Frank
@frankhopper.bsky.social
Return of the linguist
Affable biker - W800, CB750, CBR1000RR
RPM static cyclist
Lamentably slow 5K Parkrunner
Serial punner
Supporter of good causes
Resisting retirement
Affable biker - W800, CB750, CBR1000RR
RPM static cyclist
Lamentably slow 5K Parkrunner
Serial punner
Supporter of good causes
Resisting retirement
My trusty Mr Fixit has appeared (by bus) to breathe life into the machine I swore I would never own.
It’s not a bike.
But it is two-stroke and noisy.
It’s not a bike.
But it is two-stroke and noisy.
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
My trusty Mr Fixit has appeared (by bus) to breathe life into the machine I swore I would never own.
It’s not a bike.
But it is two-stroke and noisy.
It’s not a bike.
But it is two-stroke and noisy.
An autumnal skircle.
One fall. No submissions.
(I have wrestling in my genes. Mrs F may have mentioned this once or twice - a week.)
One fall. No submissions.
(I have wrestling in my genes. Mrs F may have mentioned this once or twice - a week.)
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
An autumnal skircle.
One fall. No submissions.
(I have wrestling in my genes. Mrs F may have mentioned this once or twice - a week.)
One fall. No submissions.
(I have wrestling in my genes. Mrs F may have mentioned this once or twice - a week.)
A sunny Mildenhall Parkrun, where last week’s biscuit-frenzy (I just couldn’t resist leftovers from the village coffee morning) took its toll.
37.04.
But those satanic circles of fat and sugar have all gone now.
Although there’s birthday cake for GD7 at 3pm. One doesn’t like to offend.
37.04.
But those satanic circles of fat and sugar have all gone now.
Although there’s birthday cake for GD7 at 3pm. One doesn’t like to offend.
a happy birthday card with a cake and candles
ALT: a happy birthday card with a cake and candles
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November 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A sunny Mildenhall Parkrun, where last week’s biscuit-frenzy (I just couldn’t resist leftovers from the village coffee morning) took its toll.
37.04.
But those satanic circles of fat and sugar have all gone now.
Although there’s birthday cake for GD7 at 3pm. One doesn’t like to offend.
37.04.
But those satanic circles of fat and sugar have all gone now.
Although there’s birthday cake for GD7 at 3pm. One doesn’t like to offend.
Have found the knurled nut that adjusts the tickover of the 750/4’s bank of carburettors.
It’s underneath, uncomfortably close to the hot metal, if one has been issued sausage fingers.
Another link with the monarchy.
It’s underneath, uncomfortably close to the hot metal, if one has been issued sausage fingers.
Another link with the monarchy.
November 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Have found the knurled nut that adjusts the tickover of the 750/4’s bank of carburettors.
It’s underneath, uncomfortably close to the hot metal, if one has been issued sausage fingers.
Another link with the monarchy.
It’s underneath, uncomfortably close to the hot metal, if one has been issued sausage fingers.
Another link with the monarchy.
Went to see The Boss, with the boss, who, if shut eyes are any indication, was not fully immersed in the film.
November 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Went to see The Boss, with the boss, who, if shut eyes are any indication, was not fully immersed in the film.
Out and about on the Kawasaki W800. All leathered up against the cold.
Coffee stop at Krazy Horse.
Contemplating a bacon sandwich.
KH Cinema night tomorrow. What a good idea. Biker films!
Coffee stop at Krazy Horse.
Contemplating a bacon sandwich.
KH Cinema night tomorrow. What a good idea. Biker films!
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Out and about on the Kawasaki W800. All leathered up against the cold.
Coffee stop at Krazy Horse.
Contemplating a bacon sandwich.
KH Cinema night tomorrow. What a good idea. Biker films!
Coffee stop at Krazy Horse.
Contemplating a bacon sandwich.
KH Cinema night tomorrow. What a good idea. Biker films!
I’ve been watching the Netflix series The Diplomat.
Does anyone else think that the dialogue was written by adolescents?
Does anyone else think that the dialogue was written by adolescents?
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I’ve been watching the Netflix series The Diplomat.
Does anyone else think that the dialogue was written by adolescents?
Does anyone else think that the dialogue was written by adolescents?
Home insurance renewal.
The annual premium has gone up, of course.
But only by 5p.
I think I can just about manage that.
The annual premium has gone up, of course.
But only by 5p.
I think I can just about manage that.
November 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Home insurance renewal.
The annual premium has gone up, of course.
But only by 5p.
I think I can just about manage that.
The annual premium has gone up, of course.
But only by 5p.
I think I can just about manage that.
November 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I have certainly said this before, but I do love this Kawasaki W800.
Good-looking.
Reliable.
Comfortable.
Enough power.
Great sound.
Another keeper.
Good-looking.
Reliable.
Comfortable.
Enough power.
Great sound.
Another keeper.
November 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I have certainly said this before, but I do love this Kawasaki W800.
Good-looking.
Reliable.
Comfortable.
Enough power.
Great sound.
Another keeper.
Good-looking.
Reliable.
Comfortable.
Enough power.
Great sound.
Another keeper.
Public duty: lock the church
After private pleasure: a nippy ride out on the W800.
Low sun too.
After private pleasure: a nippy ride out on the W800.
Low sun too.
November 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Public duty: lock the church
After private pleasure: a nippy ride out on the W800.
Low sun too.
After private pleasure: a nippy ride out on the W800.
Low sun too.
Banana-fuelled return to Mildenhall Parkrun.
Bright and breezy. Me too.
Always a great start to the weekend.
Bright and breezy. Me too.
Always a great start to the weekend.
November 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Banana-fuelled return to Mildenhall Parkrun.
Bright and breezy. Me too.
Always a great start to the weekend.
Bright and breezy. Me too.
Always a great start to the weekend.
A walk in the woods - but with a difference.
French conversation session with a student I have only ever seen on-line.
Très bien!
French conversation session with a student I have only ever seen on-line.
Très bien!
October 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A walk in the woods - but with a difference.
French conversation session with a student I have only ever seen on-line.
Très bien!
French conversation session with a student I have only ever seen on-line.
Très bien!
Can’t recall where I was ten years ago.
It’s looks to have been a budget hotel.
It’s looks to have been a budget hotel.
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Can’t recall where I was ten years ago.
It’s looks to have been a budget hotel.
It’s looks to have been a budget hotel.
Pails into insignificance.
October 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Pails into insignificance.
@mollyblackall.bsky.social
Great article in today’s i newspaper. Thank you.
Great article in today’s i newspaper. Thank you.
October 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
@mollyblackall.bsky.social
Great article in today’s i newspaper. Thank you.
Great article in today’s i newspaper. Thank you.
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But shall this crazed old man be tamely suffered to drag a whole ship’s company down to doom with him?
October 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
But shall this crazed old man be tamely suffered to drag a whole ship’s company down to doom with him?
Nippy enough to light the fire.
From the ridiculous to the sublime:
a poor Bon Jovi tribute last night morphed into a virtuoso piano recital in the library at Audley End House.
From the ridiculous to the sublime:
a poor Bon Jovi tribute last night morphed into a virtuoso piano recital in the library at Audley End House.
October 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Nippy enough to light the fire.
From the ridiculous to the sublime:
a poor Bon Jovi tribute last night morphed into a virtuoso piano recital in the library at Audley End House.
From the ridiculous to the sublime:
a poor Bon Jovi tribute last night morphed into a virtuoso piano recital in the library at Audley End House.
Awaiting Mr Bom “Giovi” in person.
October 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Awaiting Mr Bom “Giovi” in person.
A breezy Mildenhall Parkrun in 37.00.
Needed a jacket for the first lap. Amazed that I remembered to collect it - with anno domini taking its toll on the memory.
Only 7 minutes to shave off.
Bumped into one former pupil and a few pals.
It’s always a social event.
Needed a jacket for the first lap. Amazed that I remembered to collect it - with anno domini taking its toll on the memory.
Only 7 minutes to shave off.
Bumped into one former pupil and a few pals.
It’s always a social event.
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A breezy Mildenhall Parkrun in 37.00.
Needed a jacket for the first lap. Amazed that I remembered to collect it - with anno domini taking its toll on the memory.
Only 7 minutes to shave off.
Bumped into one former pupil and a few pals.
It’s always a social event.
Needed a jacket for the first lap. Amazed that I remembered to collect it - with anno domini taking its toll on the memory.
Only 7 minutes to shave off.
Bumped into one former pupil and a few pals.
It’s always a social event.
Wish I’d kept it now. Handsome machine!
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Wish I’d kept it now. Handsome machine!
Eleven years ago, I got back on two wheels with this former Special Escort Group BMW1150RS.
Took it to Normandy with The Boy, to celebrate my 60th.
With a white helmet and a high-viz it proved to have traffic-calming qualities!
Took it to Normandy with The Boy, to celebrate my 60th.
With a white helmet and a high-viz it proved to have traffic-calming qualities!
October 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Eleven years ago, I got back on two wheels with this former Special Escort Group BMW1150RS.
Took it to Normandy with The Boy, to celebrate my 60th.
With a white helmet and a high-viz it proved to have traffic-calming qualities!
Took it to Normandy with The Boy, to celebrate my 60th.
With a white helmet and a high-viz it proved to have traffic-calming qualities!
Phew.
The coffee-down-drain lady has been pardoned.
Justice.
Now just send those enforcers to the water companies.
The coffee-down-drain lady has been pardoned.
Justice.
Now just send those enforcers to the water companies.
October 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Phew.
The coffee-down-drain lady has been pardoned.
Justice.
Now just send those enforcers to the water companies.
The coffee-down-drain lady has been pardoned.
Justice.
Now just send those enforcers to the water companies.
This had my name on it at the Farm Shop.
October 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This had my name on it at the Farm Shop.