JWexTheSpa
@jwsidders.bsky.social
South West England via the Midlands but made in NW5.
Spurs, Spain and social democracy. I like a hike.
Spurs, Spain and social democracy. I like a hike.
A magnificent month for rain in Sidmouth. We’ve reached 100 mm for November with more to come, hopefully. Other parts of the country have not been so fortunate.
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A magnificent month for rain in Sidmouth. We’ve reached 100 mm for November with more to come, hopefully. Other parts of the country have not been so fortunate.
I don’t know if it was lighthearted or not. I just saw the report.
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I don’t know if it was lighthearted or not. I just saw the report.
Flying home from Hong Kong today. It's been fantastic to be back here and in Tokyo after so long. Pretty intense too. What a week!
November 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Flying home from Hong Kong today. It's been fantastic to be back here and in Tokyo after so long. Pretty intense too. What a week!
The UK broadcast media's elite operators subjected Boris Johnson to the levels of intense scrutiny they now apply to Nigel Farage.
November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The UK broadcast media's elite operators subjected Boris Johnson to the levels of intense scrutiny they now apply to Nigel Farage.
Crisp, clear and cool in Tokyo today ...
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Crisp, clear and cool in Tokyo today ...
Jewellery stolen from Holocaust victims by the Nazis ...
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Jewellery stolen from Holocaust victims by the Nazis ...
Evil jet lag, so up and out very early today. Took a lung-busting walk up into the hills behind Wan Chai. Well worth it.
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Evil jet lag, so up and out very early today. Took a lung-busting walk up into the hills behind Wan Chai. Well worth it.
Haven't had one of these for years. The genuine Philippines stuff. It's very good!
November 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Haven't had one of these for years. The genuine Philippines stuff. It's very good!
Anyway, I'm on the road again. Hong Kong, then Tokyo. First leg done. The flight over China from bleak, empty north to crowded, sunny south was quite something ...
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Anyway, I'm on the road again. Hong Kong, then Tokyo. First leg done. The flight over China from bleak, empty north to crowded, sunny south was quite something ...
UK Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez meets prominent human rights lawyer Keir Starmer, who was paying a courtesy visit to Downing Street. Then I woke up 😢
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
UK Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez meets prominent human rights lawyer Keir Starmer, who was paying a courtesy visit to Downing Street. Then I woke up 😢
Starmer doesn't know what's going on ... But he's ready to fight any challenger sums up the quality of mind possessed by the Boy Briefers
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Starmer doesn't know what's going on ... But he's ready to fight any challenger sums up the quality of mind possessed by the Boy Briefers
This quote is surreal. They're even briefing against Starmer in their efforts to shore him up. He doesn't know what's going on but he's totally ready to fight to the last to stop it happening. It's totally insane.
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This quote is surreal. They're even briefing against Starmer in their efforts to shore him up. He doesn't know what's going on but he's totally ready to fight to the last to stop it happening. It's totally insane.
Beyond the bog standard racism, I think this may explain why the right is going after David Lammy so aggressively at the moment ...
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Beyond the bog standard racism, I think this may explain why the right is going after David Lammy so aggressively at the moment ...
The picture I post every Remembrance Sunday - my grandson showing his great grandmother where her uncle's name is on the war memorial in Leamington. This is what it should be about, not performative poppies.
November 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The picture I post every Remembrance Sunday - my grandson showing his great grandmother where her uncle's name is on the war memorial in Leamington. This is what it should be about, not performative poppies.
Arrivederci Venezia. What a place!
November 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Arrivederci Venezia. What a place!
Venice dusk fading into night. Home tomorrow. We’ll miss this place so much …
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Venice dusk fading into night. Home tomorrow. We’ll miss this place so much …
After the rain, the sun; and Venice is transformed.
November 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
After the rain, the sun; and Venice is transformed.
Venice - the early morning after the rain the night before …
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Venice - the early morning after the rain the night before …
Rain in Venice today. Low, grey light. Everything wrapped in a misty film. Out in the lagoon you got a sense of forever. This weather in this place for all of time. Around the cemetery island of San Michele to Murano the home via San Marco. Another perfect day in this enchanted place.
November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Rain in Venice today. Low, grey light. Everything wrapped in a misty film. Out in the lagoon you got a sense of forever. This weather in this place for all of time. Around the cemetery island of San Michele to Murano the home via San Marco. Another perfect day in this enchanted place.
Sarde in saor, bacallà mantecato, pulpo, then fegato con polenta @stefaniabarutta.bsky.social 👌
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Sarde in saor, bacallà mantecato, pulpo, then fegato con polenta @stefaniabarutta.bsky.social 👌
A misty, grey start in Venice today. Quiet streets, lapping water in the early morning. The best time for a walk. This is such a precious place
November 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A misty, grey start in Venice today. Quiet streets, lapping water in the early morning. The best time for a walk. This is such a precious place
More Barcelona. Have walked 15.5 miles today. My feet are sore!
October 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
More Barcelona. Have walked 15.5 miles today. My feet are sore!