Melinda Haunton
@melindahaunton.bsky.social
Archivist historian train traveller perennially anxious frequently cooking always interested
Tbh if you RT more than you comment I'm unlikely to follow back. I like to chat. UK based.
Tbh if you RT more than you comment I'm unlikely to follow back. I like to chat. UK based.
I love it when #YayAdvent goes wild. Sharks!!
December 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I love it when #YayAdvent goes wild. Sharks!!
I do! It's proper delicious. (Often served with eggs and spuds so it's even a vegetarian option. In Germany.)
December 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I do! It's proper delicious. (Often served with eggs and spuds so it's even a vegetarian option. In Germany.)
Been looking at paintings and getting rained on. Pleasing cultural fusion on the Mall.
December 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Been looking at paintings and getting rained on. Pleasing cultural fusion on the Mall.
Cosy #DistanceDrift: early for my morning entertainment, I enjoy a solo #TeaUp
December 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Cosy #DistanceDrift: early for my morning entertainment, I enjoy a solo #TeaUp
But this, this is Mower and I, who sat with my dad in the dawn as he died just five months ago, cannot read out the last two verses without sobbing. Because that contrary old sod Philip Larkin knew some stuff. And wrote it, as I can't.
We should be careful of each other, we should be kind.
We should be careful of each other, we should be kind.
December 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
But this, this is Mower and I, who sat with my dad in the dawn as he died just five months ago, cannot read out the last two verses without sobbing. Because that contrary old sod Philip Larkin knew some stuff. And wrote it, as I can't.
We should be careful of each other, we should be kind.
We should be careful of each other, we should be kind.
Evening all. Mine's some kind of negroni pear spritz (elderflower, creme de poire, suze) made with cremant because, shockingly, I had some left over from last night. How are you finding December? #ConfinedCocktails
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Evening all. Mine's some kind of negroni pear spritz (elderflower, creme de poire, suze) made with cremant because, shockingly, I had some left over from last night. How are you finding December? #ConfinedCocktails
Today's #YayAdvent was opened en route to the door for yoga. Couldn't resist modelling these hair clips on my hat. (Just had a haircut, these are quite hefty clips, the hat is a solid engineering decision.)
December 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Today's #YayAdvent was opened en route to the door for yoga. Couldn't resist modelling these hair clips on my hat. (Just had a haircut, these are quite hefty clips, the hat is a solid engineering decision.)
Two days of #UnconfinedWalks around vaguely birthdaying
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Two days of #UnconfinedWalks around vaguely birthdaying
What cute #YayAdvent teensy snowmen clips! Earrings if wanted but I might use them otherwise.
December 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
What cute #YayAdvent teensy snowmen clips! Earrings if wanted but I might use them otherwise.
It's so good. Claire Thomson never fails. The basic toastie is good, the chutney makes it art.
December 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
It's so good. Claire Thomson never fails. The basic toastie is good, the chutney makes it art.
Right. I usually do this nearer Christmas but perfect for a slightly odd birthday. Dennis Severs House. And now I am home eating a delicious cheese n potato toastie and drinking postal #ConfinedCocktails (thanks @borderminstrel.bsky.social for the booze and @annemarietaylor.bsky.social for the pick)
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Right. I usually do this nearer Christmas but perfect for a slightly odd birthday. Dennis Severs House. And now I am home eating a delicious cheese n potato toastie and drinking postal #ConfinedCocktails (thanks @borderminstrel.bsky.social for the booze and @annemarietaylor.bsky.social for the pick)
As this photo absolutely fails to capture (from about 8 miles south) the moon tonight is pin sharp and glorious. Well worth actually looking at it
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
As this photo absolutely fails to capture (from about 8 miles south) the moon tonight is pin sharp and glorious. Well worth actually looking at it
The primer is Osweald Bera and it made me laugh. It gets to the core point (is the king a bear) on page two.
The king is not a bear. Boo.
The king is not a bear. Boo.
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The primer is Osweald Bera and it made me laugh. It gets to the core point (is the king a bear) on page two.
The king is not a bear. Boo.
The king is not a bear. Boo.
My #YayAdvent today is a knitted cuff so lovely I am wearing it despite not having got up yet. I have the loveliest assortment of little presents, thank you. One aunt got me leopard print, another an Old English primer. And @annemarietaylor.bsky.social sunk her doubts and got me cocktail liquorice!
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
My #YayAdvent today is a knitted cuff so lovely I am wearing it despite not having got up yet. I have the loveliest assortment of little presents, thank you. One aunt got me leopard print, another an Old English primer. And @annemarietaylor.bsky.social sunk her doubts and got me cocktail liquorice!
Brilliant sunshiney #UnconfinedWalks earlier. Supermarket, but at lunchtime rather than in a hell of a rush. Phew.
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Brilliant sunshiney #UnconfinedWalks earlier. Supermarket, but at lunchtime rather than in a hell of a rush. Phew.
Definitely a good use of my time... (I've tried a couple of others and didn't love them for various technical and practical reasons. But at least they didn't make me argue with a pass ag bear about paying for this vs a streaming subscription, which I now do daily thanks to relentless ads.)
December 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Definitely a good use of my time... (I've tried a couple of others and didn't love them for various technical and practical reasons. But at least they didn't make me argue with a pass ag bear about paying for this vs a streaming subscription, which I now do daily thanks to relentless ads.)
Commuter #UnconfinedWalks at Kew, where I put the tinsel up, went out for #TeaUp with Geoff as his Committee chair years end, and passed this pleasing tree.
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Commuter #UnconfinedWalks at Kew, where I put the tinsel up, went out for #TeaUp with Geoff as his Committee chair years end, and passed this pleasing tree.
Weirdly high levels of early evening activity this week. Tonight, an NT Live of a play I missed in the summer on account of horribleness. I have caused minor chaos by wanting a cup of tea despite the hour. #TeaUp
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Weirdly high levels of early evening activity this week. Tonight, an NT Live of a play I missed in the summer on account of horribleness. I have caused minor chaos by wanting a cup of tea despite the hour. #TeaUp
The absolute joy of unfurling my #YayAdvent (which I have dutifully left wrapped till now) to find it is a Cube of Delights! (Not all soaps, this is upcycled advent!)
And today a sprout friend too 😀. This is going to be so much fun @bethanywindsor.bsky.social !
And today a sprout friend too 😀. This is going to be so much fun @bethanywindsor.bsky.social !
December 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The absolute joy of unfurling my #YayAdvent (which I have dutifully left wrapped till now) to find it is a Cube of Delights! (Not all soaps, this is upcycled advent!)
And today a sprout friend too 😀. This is going to be so much fun @bethanywindsor.bsky.social !
And today a sprout friend too 😀. This is going to be so much fun @bethanywindsor.bsky.social !
#UnconfinedWalks to mum this morning before aunts to say goodbye to current (excellent) carer, evening of culture, lalala everything is bearable and fully in control.
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#UnconfinedWalks to mum this morning before aunts to say goodbye to current (excellent) carer, evening of culture, lalala everything is bearable and fully in control.
Been taken out to Zedel for a pre-birthday meal by the aunts, and to the annual show of the Royal Society of Painters in Oils which is always enjoyable.
And anyway, best of aunts has breast cancer and if this year could just stop please I would be grateful.
And anyway, best of aunts has breast cancer and if this year could just stop please I would be grateful.
November 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Been taken out to Zedel for a pre-birthday meal by the aunts, and to the annual show of the Royal Society of Painters in Oils which is always enjoyable.
And anyway, best of aunts has breast cancer and if this year could just stop please I would be grateful.
And anyway, best of aunts has breast cancer and if this year could just stop please I would be grateful.
Evening all. An improvised fig negroni tonight #ConfinedCocktails for juniper day, and a pleasingly autumnal edge. How are you facing the imminent Decembering?
November 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Evening all. An improvised fig negroni tonight #ConfinedCocktails for juniper day, and a pleasingly autumnal edge. How are you facing the imminent Decembering?
#UnconfinedWalks to an increasingly wintry Playhouse
November 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#UnconfinedWalks to an increasingly wintry Playhouse
More functional #UnconfinedWalks, to mum yesterday, to cinema today. Expect more decoration themed pics upcoming.
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
More functional #UnconfinedWalks, to mum yesterday, to cinema today. Expect more decoration themed pics upcoming.