Martin
@martyj21.bsky.social
Live in Hackney , work in social housing , Irish family , Londoner since 1989, raised in Bath. Puisin our cat representing. Music, walking , occasional birding.
I think they do play Ice Hockey locally to me (Hackney) but I've never been or seen a game on the telly. It doesn't feel very British tbh.
July 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I think they do play Ice Hockey locally to me (Hackney) but I've never been or seen a game on the telly. It doesn't feel very British tbh.
I loved it , made me want to go back on the smokes though 🤣
February 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I loved it , made me want to go back on the smokes though 🤣
He's an idiot , a cosplaying Vicar idiot , managed to get fired by GBnews ffs.
February 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
He's an idiot , a cosplaying Vicar idiot , managed to get fired by GBnews ffs.
He sure has the golden touch ! Oh that's the gold bullion grift.
January 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
He sure has the golden touch ! Oh that's the gold bullion grift.
I prefer my bananas slightly green.
January 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I prefer my bananas slightly green.
We always have a holiday in January , this year, it is Walberswick in Suffolk for a week, makes January something to look forward to.
January 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We always have a holiday in January , this year, it is Walberswick in Suffolk for a week, makes January something to look forward to.
I've seen them in churches recently , full of "beautiful roof" comments. Alan & Shirley , Dorchester.
December 31, 2024 at 8:46 AM
I've seen them in churches recently , full of "beautiful roof" comments. Alan & Shirley , Dorchester.
Happened to me at Bath Spa one Sunday afternoon, I was going to go for the weekend first upgrade. The indicators were wrong, the train was packed , couldn't make it through the train to 1st class, stood all the way to Paddington. #atmyage #firstworldproblems
December 29, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Happened to me at Bath Spa one Sunday afternoon, I was going to go for the weekend first upgrade. The indicators were wrong, the train was packed , couldn't make it through the train to 1st class, stood all the way to Paddington. #atmyage #firstworldproblems
OK, I'd forgotten that , clamouring for public sector hotels is not a hill I'd die on tbf.
December 29, 2024 at 1:33 PM
OK, I'd forgotten that , clamouring for public sector hotels is not a hill I'd die on tbf.
Yup , I could move , I last moved in 97, (moved about a mile) I don't make a habit of it .
December 29, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Yup , I could move , I last moved in 97, (moved about a mile) I don't make a habit of it .
It didn't even make sense at the time , the other utility Privitisations were meant to usher in competition which would bring down bills. That didn't work but there was competition. I've never had the chance to switch water providers.
December 29, 2024 at 1:05 PM
It didn't even make sense at the time , the other utility Privitisations were meant to usher in competition which would bring down bills. That didn't work but there was competition. I've never had the chance to switch water providers.
Sadly I can only enjoy #duvetknowitschristmas from the luxury of my own home as I haven't been to my parent's place for Christmas since 1992. It isn't a sad story, my mum is still about , I just see them a few days earlier (got a bed & en-suite bathroom) . I just spend Christmas with Gill .
December 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Sadly I can only enjoy #duvetknowitschristmas from the luxury of my own home as I haven't been to my parent's place for Christmas since 1992. It isn't a sad story, my mum is still about , I just see them a few days earlier (got a bed & en-suite bathroom) . I just spend Christmas with Gill .
Been to a few in London , find them strange , the beer is meh...and they lack atmosphere.
December 19, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Been to a few in London , find them strange , the beer is meh...and they lack atmosphere.
Housing Benefit is being phased out , it's now a legacy benefit. Existing claims continue , if no breaks the claim can transfer to another address. New claims for assistance with rent are now dealt with by the DWP, the rent element of UC.
December 11, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Housing Benefit is being phased out , it's now a legacy benefit. Existing claims continue , if no breaks the claim can transfer to another address. New claims for assistance with rent are now dealt with by the DWP, the rent element of UC.
I'm 60 next year , still at stage 1 , can't see me moving on.
December 1, 2024 at 7:05 PM
I'm 60 next year , still at stage 1 , can't see me moving on.