Simon JT
@simonj-t.bsky.social
A LARPing, 5k running, allotment gardening old guy.
January 11, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Fungi growing on a living tree at the RSPB sanctuary, LochWinnoch
December 30, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Fungi growing on a living tree at the RSPB sanctuary, LochWinnoch
The RSPB bird sanctuary at LochWinnoch
December 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The RSPB bird sanctuary at LochWinnoch
I've just bought seed potatoes for next year.
Maris Piper as the main crop and Caledonian Pearl as a salad crop.
Now I just have to dig the bed over.
Maris Piper as the main crop and Caledonian Pearl as a salad crop.
Now I just have to dig the bed over.
December 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I've just bought seed potatoes for next year.
Maris Piper as the main crop and Caledonian Pearl as a salad crop.
Now I just have to dig the bed over.
Maris Piper as the main crop and Caledonian Pearl as a salad crop.
Now I just have to dig the bed over.
Wordle 1652 3/6
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December 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Wordle 1652 3/6
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The culinary hill that I'll die on is that bubble and squeak should be served with blue cheese.
December 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The culinary hill that I'll die on is that bubble and squeak should be served with blue cheese.
Went for a walk up a hill near the hotel we're staying in. Saw a bat flit by and heard owls in the woods.
December 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Went for a walk up a hill near the hotel we're staying in. Saw a bat flit by and heard owls in the woods.
Finally finished work and heading North for Christmas.
Happy Holidays everyone.
Happy Holidays everyone.
December 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Finally finished work and heading North for Christmas.
Happy Holidays everyone.
Happy Holidays everyone.
Wordle 1648 3/6
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December 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Wordle 1648 3/6
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Wordle 1644 3/6
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December 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Wordle 1644 3/6
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Wordle 1643 3/6
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A lucky guess and I wonder if the Americans will get it.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Wordle 1643 3/6
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A lucky guess and I wonder if the Americans will get it.
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A lucky guess and I wonder if the Americans will get it.
My first ParkRun in a year and although I won't have broken any PBs, I have improved on recent times.
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
My first ParkRun in a year and although I won't have broken any PBs, I have improved on recent times.
Wordle 1638 X/6
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December 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Wordle 1638 X/6
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The pic on the left was how the plot looked a year ago when we took in on. The one on the right is how the same area looks now.
#TuckerFamilyAllotment
#TheGoodLife
#TuckerFamilyAllotment
#TheGoodLife
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The pic on the left was how the plot looked a year ago when we took in on. The one on the right is how the same area looks now.
#TuckerFamilyAllotment
#TheGoodLife
#TuckerFamilyAllotment
#TheGoodLife
Wordle 1627 3/6
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Another lucky guess.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Wordle 1627 3/6
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This is full on Orwellian
BBC News - New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US says countries with DEI policies as infringing human rights
US officials say the rules will stop "destructive ideologies" but others argue it is redefining human rights principles for Trump's goals
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 AM
This is full on Orwellian
BBC News - New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Wordle 1615 X/6
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Bother, I was on a good streak.
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Bother, I was on a good streak.
November 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Wordle 1615 X/6
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Wordle 1614 3/6
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A very lucky guess.
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A very lucky guess.
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Wordle 1614 3/6
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A very lucky guess.
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@clreay.bsky.social Happy Birthday, I hope you have a great day 🎂
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
@clreay.bsky.social Happy Birthday, I hope you have a great day 🎂
Today's job on the allotment was raking loose stuff off a plot and then covering it so the remaining grass dies off over winter.
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today's job on the allotment was raking loose stuff off a plot and then covering it so the remaining grass dies off over winter.
A tough run as I nearly got a stitch in the last mile, not sure if I've got the determination to push myself and get back to my PB levels.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A tough run as I nearly got a stitch in the last mile, not sure if I've got the determination to push myself and get back to my PB levels.
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Wordle 1607 3/6
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Very lucky guess.
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Very lucky guess.
November 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Wordle 1607 3/6
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Very lucky guess.
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Yesterday I was on the allotment doing prep jobs for next year. The main raised bed got a base layer of fallen before it's filled with soil. I also knocked together a cold frame, which will help with seedlings.
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Yesterday I was on the allotment doing prep jobs for next year. The main raised bed got a base layer of fallen before it's filled with soil. I also knocked together a cold frame, which will help with seedlings.
Today I've been digging out the remaining saplings on the plot and rearranging some of the permanent features such as bench and raised flower beds.
October 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today I've been digging out the remaining saplings on the plot and rearranging some of the permanent features such as bench and raised flower beds.