Andy Horton
@fechtbuch.bsky.social
Librarian, gardener, gamer.
“winter tells its tale to anyone who’ll listen…
To the few brave birds who are still sky-writing…”
Thea Gilmore’s Strange Communion truly is a Christmas album that transcends the season.
To the few brave birds who are still sky-writing…”
Thea Gilmore’s Strange Communion truly is a Christmas album that transcends the season.
December 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
“winter tells its tale to anyone who’ll listen…
To the few brave birds who are still sky-writing…”
Thea Gilmore’s Strange Communion truly is a Christmas album that transcends the season.
To the few brave birds who are still sky-writing…”
Thea Gilmore’s Strange Communion truly is a Christmas album that transcends the season.
First movie of Advent. #NameThatFilm
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
First movie of Advent. #NameThatFilm
St Andrew’s Day. Enjoy the day, Scots everywhere! Also, my saint’s day.
November 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
St Andrew’s Day. Enjoy the day, Scots everywhere! Also, my saint’s day.
Good day at Dragonmeet yesterday, hanging out with a friend and making some contacts relevant to setting up a games club at school. And had a good chat with the nice guy on @2000ad.bsky.social stand, who gave me a badge. Might wear it in the library….
November 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Good day at Dragonmeet yesterday, hanging out with a friend and making some contacts relevant to setting up a games club at school. And had a good chat with the nice guy on @2000ad.bsky.social stand, who gave me a badge. Might wear it in the library….
Off to Dragonmeet - who else is going to be there?
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Off to Dragonmeet - who else is going to be there?
Another good week on BBC news quiz.
November 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Another good week on BBC news quiz.
Reposted by Andy Horton
RIP Jimmy Cliff, who came to the end of the life of fun he promised himself yesterday, aged 81. This the title track of the film that launched him. Take Jimmy and Bob Marley out of the music pyramid, and everything would collapse.
@listigeplaylists.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/track/2XIr0K...
@listigeplaylists.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/track/2XIr0K...
The Harder They Come
open.spotify.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM
RIP Jimmy Cliff, who came to the end of the life of fun he promised himself yesterday, aged 81. This the title track of the film that launched him. Take Jimmy and Bob Marley out of the music pyramid, and everything would collapse.
@listigeplaylists.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/track/2XIr0K...
@listigeplaylists.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/track/2XIr0K...
So it begins - first card for my big be next month…
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
So it begins - first card for my big be next month…
First frost. I checked in the succulents in the potting shed and they’re OK, but I’ll be bringing them indoors to keep them safe.
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 AM
First frost. I checked in the succulents in the potting shed and they’re OK, but I’ll be bringing them indoors to keep them safe.
Made this year’s Christmas puddings. As always, have a virtual stir and make a wish.
November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Made this year’s Christmas puddings. As always, have a virtual stir and make a wish.
Reviewing December plans. Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes, Kate Rusby in concert, and major birthdays - one of them mine.
November 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Reviewing December plans. Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes, Kate Rusby in concert, and major birthdays - one of them mine.
TFW you were looking forward to finishing that thriller on your train to work and you realise you’ve left it on the table at home…
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
TFW you were looking forward to finishing that thriller on your train to work and you realise you’ve left it on the table at home…
Planters ready for winter, with pansies and cyclamen from Romford market.
October 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Planters ready for winter, with pansies and cyclamen from Romford market.
Pickled the last chillies cropped from the garden this afternoon.
September 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Pickled the last chillies cropped from the garden this afternoon.
I love this city.
September 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I love this city.
Excellent visit to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre last night. First night of Troilus and Cressida, his cynical anti-war satire.
September 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Excellent visit to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre last night. First night of Troilus and Cressida, his cynical anti-war satire.
Sadly, Jonathan died this morning. Crystal Palace won’t be the same without him. I guess they need the help more than ever, now.
Need a book? Bookseller Crow excellent indie bookshop proprietor Jonathan is gravely ill and they need all the business they can get. booksellercrow.co.uk
They’re on bookshop.org too.
They’re on bookshop.org too.
The Bookseller Crow
Come and see us in Crystal Palace for a well established independent bookshop with a great atmosphere and the widest range of titles south of the river. Popular book club and author events, with t-shi...
booksellercrow.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sadly, Jonathan died this morning. Crystal Palace won’t be the same without him. I guess they need the help more than ever, now.
Need a book? Bookseller Crow excellent indie bookshop proprietor Jonathan is gravely ill and they need all the business they can get. booksellercrow.co.uk
They’re on bookshop.org too.
They’re on bookshop.org too.
The Bookseller Crow
Come and see us in Crystal Palace for a well established independent bookshop with a great atmosphere and the widest range of titles south of the river. Popular book club and author events, with t-shi...
booksellercrow.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Need a book? Bookseller Crow excellent indie bookshop proprietor Jonathan is gravely ill and they need all the business they can get. booksellercrow.co.uk
They’re on bookshop.org too.
They’re on bookshop.org too.
Absolutely excellent panel at @qpbookfest.bsky.social with @davidblandyrpgs.bsky.social and @cassettewitch.bsky.social chaired by Jamie Sutcliffe. RPGs, ludic art making, and “weird hope”.
August 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Absolutely excellent panel at @qpbookfest.bsky.social with @davidblandyrpgs.bsky.social and @cassettewitch.bsky.social chaired by Jamie Sutcliffe. RPGs, ludic art making, and “weird hope”.
Great awards event - good to be there with the school’s Carnegie shadowing book club students.
June 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Great awards event - good to be there with the school’s Carnegie shadowing book club students.