Fran Elphick
@franz-elphick.bsky.social
80s stuff, any music (especially Duran), booze (preferably on the dark side) and CPFC, really.
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I wanna know all of your favorite songs
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I wanna know all of your favorite songs
Nice to meet you again, Old Palace, it’s been a while.
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Nice to meet you again, Old Palace, it’s been a while.
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The goated Thanksgiving Day beer even though it’s a Christmas Ale it hits even better on TDay. RIP to Anchor Steam Brewery 1896-2023.
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The goated Thanksgiving Day beer even though it’s a Christmas Ale it hits even better on TDay. RIP to Anchor Steam Brewery 1896-2023.
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On national jukebox day I must come out against being able to control the jukebox from your phone, people should know who put on that awful song and you should stand there and support your taste with whole heart
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On national jukebox day I must come out against being able to control the jukebox from your phone, people should know who put on that awful song and you should stand there and support your taste with whole heart
Not quite up there with their Celebrations-style case a couple of years ago, but Vocation certainly know how to do a Christmas booze box.
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Not quite up there with their Celebrations-style case a couple of years ago, but Vocation certainly know how to do a Christmas booze box.
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Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
Stunning performance from ABC last night in Southend - Anne Dudley’s orchestral arrangement a particular highlight. And All Of My Heart absolutely remains in my Top 5 songs from the 80s.
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Stunning performance from ABC last night in Southend - Anne Dudley’s orchestral arrangement a particular highlight. And All Of My Heart absolutely remains in my Top 5 songs from the 80s.
Only ever had it in a can over Christmas before, but on draft this Festive Star by Northern Monk is incredible. Massive hit of cinnamon. A-grade porter #Bskybeer
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Only ever had it in a can over Christmas before, but on draft this Festive Star by Northern Monk is incredible. Massive hit of cinnamon. A-grade porter #Bskybeer
En route to Manchester for the Duran Halloween gig and accidentally brought a glass and beer for the train. Never-too-early cheers all 🍻 #Bskybeer
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
En route to Manchester for the Duran Halloween gig and accidentally brought a glass and beer for the train. Never-too-early cheers all 🍻 #Bskybeer
Two new big hitters at Tesco! Will have to wait until Friday evening with some TOTP to indulge, though. Some people disapprove of that kind of thing on a Wednesday morning with a school run later.
October 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Two new big hitters at Tesco! Will have to wait until Friday evening with some TOTP to indulge, though. Some people disapprove of that kind of thing on a Wednesday morning with a school run later.
@travisbl.bsky.social Well done Everton - the hoodoo continues! Writing was on the wall after that Mateta miss. Oh well. A roast and some mild boozing will sort me out 🍻
October 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
@travisbl.bsky.social Well done Everton - the hoodoo continues! Writing was on the wall after that Mateta miss. Oh well. A roast and some mild boozing will sort me out 🍻
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Haunted house for introverts: people pop out and try to make small talk. Final room is a networking event where everyone asks for your info at once
October 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Haunted house for introverts: people pop out and try to make small talk. Final room is a networking event where everyone asks for your info at once
“Think back to your childhood. Do you remember when the anxiety started?”
September 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
“Think back to your childhood. Do you remember when the anxiety started?”
@matthew-wright.bsky.social How on Earth do you put up with people like Pat on your LBC show?! Yuk. (Up the Palace btw!)
September 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
@matthew-wright.bsky.social How on Earth do you put up with people like Pat on your LBC show?! Yuk. (Up the Palace btw!)
Been waiting YEARS for a Leisure Process collection. Finally!
September 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Been waiting YEARS for a Leisure Process collection. Finally!
We’re probably at the stage where we need to treat Reformers in the same way as flat Earthers.
September 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We’re probably at the stage where we need to treat Reformers in the same way as flat Earthers.
Just a flawless song.
August 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Just a flawless song.
Belle and Sebastian 30th anniversary tour…need to decide by 10am whether to see Tigermilk or Sinister.
August 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Belle and Sebastian 30th anniversary tour…need to decide by 10am whether to see Tigermilk or Sinister.
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If you can see this you should go outside and drink a beer
August 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
If you can see this you should go outside and drink a beer