David Astle (alias DA)
@dontattempt.bsky.social
Crossword maker. Evenings host ABC Vic. Writer, and Wordplay columnist SMH & The Age. Verbaholic. My views only davidastle.com
So does proofreading
October 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
So does proofreading
Take your time, folks. It happens before you know it
September 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Take your time, folks. It happens before you know it
getting major Wonderland vibes
September 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
getting major Wonderland vibes
LEXICOGRAPHER - “a writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge.” Just met the original Sammy J - Dr Samuel Johnson - in #SLV Rare Books Collection. Swoon
August 29, 2025 at 5:59 AM
LEXICOGRAPHER - “a writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge.” Just met the original Sammy J - Dr Samuel Johnson - in #SLV Rare Books Collection. Swoon
Peak ABC on Hard Quiz
August 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Peak ABC on Hard Quiz
Behind the scenes - literally - at ABC Open House. So many wonderful, excited visitors. A reminder I don’t just talk into a nylon sock 4 nights a week
July 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Behind the scenes - literally - at ABC Open House. So many wonderful, excited visitors. A reminder I don’t just talk into a nylon sock 4 nights a week
New reality TV series just dropped
July 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
New reality TV series just dropped
Mother Earth the supreme architect - Cape Raoul, Turrakana
July 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Mother Earth the supreme architect - Cape Raoul, Turrakana
- I hope this email finds you well
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
July 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
- I hope this email finds you well
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
- What email?
(Tasman Peninsula)
Gday Dave - I’ll raise your Darling with my Tasman Sea. Enjoy the desert
July 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Gday Dave - I’ll raise your Darling with my Tasman Sea. Enjoy the desert
Sagas at a premium in Hobart
July 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Sagas at a premium in Hobart
post an unusual sign if you feel like it
June 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
post an unusual sign if you feel like it
Our final winter solstice in Albury - Number 13 in the name of suicide prevention. Inspiring speeches from Liesel Jones, Gideon Haigh & Amanda Tattersall. All there to watch on livestream. Take care out there
June 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Our final winter solstice in Albury - Number 13 in the name of suicide prevention. Inspiring speeches from Liesel Jones, Gideon Haigh & Amanda Tattersall. All there to watch on livestream. Take care out there
went to the grocery - came away sad
June 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
went to the grocery - came away sad
“Hey kids, keep off the Bex and Penfolds Grange!” @ozkitsch.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
“Hey kids, keep off the Bex and Penfolds Grange!” @ozkitsch.bsky.social
Spotted a rare golden crane in Sydney this morning
June 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Spotted a rare golden crane in Sydney this morning
Infant passports of my two infant cousins - Bugsy and Floyd. Approach with caution
June 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Infant passports of my two infant cousins - Bugsy and Floyd. Approach with caution
FIELDGOTH - gloomy mid-off
#targetism
#targetism
May 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
FIELDGOTH - gloomy mid-off
#targetism
#targetism
Delightful deception from @longyfan.bsky.social on today’s Minute Cryptic app
May 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Delightful deception from @longyfan.bsky.social on today’s Minute Cryptic app
MOONGERMS - cause of lunacy
#targetism
#targetism
May 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
MOONGERMS - cause of lunacy
#targetism
#targetism
how it started how it’s going
April 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
how it started how it’s going