IanB
@ianbinding.bsky.social
Welsh expat, retired rugby player, SFBay area, occasional skier, sailor, and Watson’s walking companion.
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Napoleon’s jewels stolen from the Louvre, I know just the man to solve it.
a man wearing a hat and trench coat says " does your dog bite ? "
ALT: a man wearing a hat and trench coat says " does your dog bite ? "
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Napoleon’s jewels stolen from the Louvre, I know just the man to solve it.
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We already have a winner: bsky.app/profile/gtco...
"[Zelenskyy, t]his is how you properly dress when meeting our President."
"[Zelenskyy, t]his is how you properly dress when meeting our President."
April 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We already have a winner: bsky.app/profile/gtco...
"[Zelenskyy, t]his is how you properly dress when meeting our President."
"[Zelenskyy, t]his is how you properly dress when meeting our President."
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In 1989, Wales faced a Championship whitewash. Their last game was against England, in Cardiff, who were going for the title.
Wales won.
18 years later, in 2007, Wales faced a whitewash. Their last game was against England, in Cardiff, who were going for the title.
Wales won.
18 years later...
Wales won.
18 years later, in 2007, Wales faced a whitewash. Their last game was against England, in Cardiff, who were going for the title.
Wales won.
18 years later...
March 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
In 1989, Wales faced a Championship whitewash. Their last game was against England, in Cardiff, who were going for the title.
Wales won.
18 years later, in 2007, Wales faced a whitewash. Their last game was against England, in Cardiff, who were going for the title.
Wales won.
18 years later...
Wales won.
18 years later, in 2007, Wales faced a whitewash. Their last game was against England, in Cardiff, who were going for the title.
Wales won.
18 years later...
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To be clear, you are not allowed to jump to avoid a tackle; in-play, or in the act of scoring a try.
No objections to Blair Murray’s try being over-ruled. However, can’t shake the feeling that if it was Dupont, it would’ve been given.
See Jonny May’s try below:
#SCOvWAL
No objections to Blair Murray’s try being over-ruled. However, can’t shake the feeling that if it was Dupont, it would’ve been given.
See Jonny May’s try below:
#SCOvWAL
March 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
To be clear, you are not allowed to jump to avoid a tackle; in-play, or in the act of scoring a try.
No objections to Blair Murray’s try being over-ruled. However, can’t shake the feeling that if it was Dupont, it would’ve been given.
See Jonny May’s try below:
#SCOvWAL
No objections to Blair Murray’s try being over-ruled. However, can’t shake the feeling that if it was Dupont, it would’ve been given.
See Jonny May’s try below:
#SCOvWAL
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Dear Manager,
1. I drank a whiskey drink.
2. I drank a vodka drink.
3. I drank a lager drink.
4. I drank a cider drink.
5. I sang the songs that remind me of the good times; I sang the songs that remind me of the better times.
1. I drank a whiskey drink.
2. I drank a vodka drink.
3. I drank a lager drink.
4. I drank a cider drink.
5. I sang the songs that remind me of the good times; I sang the songs that remind me of the better times.
February 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Dear Manager,
1. I drank a whiskey drink.
2. I drank a vodka drink.
3. I drank a lager drink.
4. I drank a cider drink.
5. I sang the songs that remind me of the good times; I sang the songs that remind me of the better times.
1. I drank a whiskey drink.
2. I drank a vodka drink.
3. I drank a lager drink.
4. I drank a cider drink.
5. I sang the songs that remind me of the good times; I sang the songs that remind me of the better times.
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Wales: The Land of Song and Rugby? Not if our leaders can help it.
So, here we are again. Another Wales coach on the way out, another search for a replacement, and another opportunity to reflect.
So, here we are again. Another Wales coach on the way out, another search for a replacement, and another opportunity to reflect.
Wales: The Land of Song and Rugby? Not if our leaders can help it.
If Welsh rugby continues to operate in a world where failure carries no repercussions for those at the top, don’t be surprised if the bottom falls out.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Wales: The Land of Song and Rugby? Not if our leaders can help it.
So, here we are again. Another Wales coach on the way out, another search for a replacement, and another opportunity to reflect.
So, here we are again. Another Wales coach on the way out, another search for a replacement, and another opportunity to reflect.
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The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
February 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
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At least one Welshman performed greatly this weekend... 🏴
Le Sam Davies helped FC Grenoble land another critical Pro D2 win!
21 points
8/8 kicks
Unlocked two tries
A Welsh Longbowman in form and delivering big wins!
#ProD2
Le Sam Davies helped FC Grenoble land another critical Pro D2 win!
21 points
8/8 kicks
Unlocked two tries
A Welsh Longbowman in form and delivering big wins!
#ProD2
February 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
At least one Welshman performed greatly this weekend... 🏴
Le Sam Davies helped FC Grenoble land another critical Pro D2 win!
21 points
8/8 kicks
Unlocked two tries
A Welsh Longbowman in form and delivering big wins!
#ProD2
Le Sam Davies helped FC Grenoble land another critical Pro D2 win!
21 points
8/8 kicks
Unlocked two tries
A Welsh Longbowman in form and delivering big wins!
#ProD2
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gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/01/04/s...
🏉 🏴 Shake it Off! Some Might Say Abi’s Spinning like a DJ:
Gwladrugby’s newest writer ✍️ Nathan takes a look at the WRU’s New Year message and what it means for our prospects in 2025.
🏉 🏴 Shake it Off! Some Might Say Abi’s Spinning like a DJ:
Gwladrugby’s newest writer ✍️ Nathan takes a look at the WRU’s New Year message and what it means for our prospects in 2025.
Shake it Off! Some Might Say Abi’s Spinning like a DJ
This is bureaucracy on steroids: paying twice as much to achieve half as much, then boldly asking to be judged in 2029.
gwladrugby.wordpress.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/01/04/s...
🏉 🏴 Shake it Off! Some Might Say Abi’s Spinning like a DJ:
Gwladrugby’s newest writer ✍️ Nathan takes a look at the WRU’s New Year message and what it means for our prospects in 2025.
🏉 🏴 Shake it Off! Some Might Say Abi’s Spinning like a DJ:
Gwladrugby’s newest writer ✍️ Nathan takes a look at the WRU’s New Year message and what it means for our prospects in 2025.
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Very important RP and let every American know so they can actually get the treatment that they pay for.
December 17, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Very important RP and let every American know so they can actually get the treatment that they pay for.
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20 years ago Wales Women were pulled from Euro 2005 qualification bc of a lack of funding & (really) faith. Wales will now compete at Euro2025, their first major tournament, bc of the past & present players, coaches & staff members who kept believing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/586...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/586...
When Wales Women ceased to exist almost overnight after budget cuts
When funding was withdrawn in 2003, it was the latest bitter blow for a team who had long had little financial backing
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:14 PM
20 years ago Wales Women were pulled from Euro 2005 qualification bc of a lack of funding & (really) faith. Wales will now compete at Euro2025, their first major tournament, bc of the past & present players, coaches & staff members who kept believing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/586...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/586...
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Wales might just be at rock bottom. We sat down and dug into just what is wrong, what has to change, and just where Wales go from here...
youtu.be/RLb-i2A-hrY?...
youtu.be/RLb-i2A-hrY?...
So where do Wales go from here? | Autumn Nations Series
YouTube video by More Squidge Rugby
youtu.be
November 18, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Wales might just be at rock bottom. We sat down and dug into just what is wrong, what has to change, and just where Wales go from here...
youtu.be/RLb-i2A-hrY?...
youtu.be/RLb-i2A-hrY?...
Chexit?
UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs
UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs
At the World Cheese Awards in Portugal, British entries were conspicuous by their absence after failing to clear import controls
On Friday, 240 experts from 40 countries descended on Viseu in northern Portugal for the World Cheese Awards. The judges…
dlvr.it
November 17, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Chexit?