Gritted Teeth
@winfamb.bsky.social
North Essex. Retired. Not posh.
Natural worrier, dislike of all things Tory and their ilk.
Family, Empathy, Fairness & Decency. And dogs.
Serious Moonlight.
Natural worrier, dislike of all things Tory and their ilk.
Family, Empathy, Fairness & Decency. And dogs.
Serious Moonlight.
Not Dry February. Day 1.
Admittedly a bit nervous about having a drink. But it's worked today. Probably one too many whisky at home.
Back on the wagon tomorrow.
Admittedly a bit nervous about having a drink. But it's worked today. Probably one too many whisky at home.
Back on the wagon tomorrow.
February 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Not Dry February. Day 1.
Admittedly a bit nervous about having a drink. But it's worked today. Probably one too many whisky at home.
Back on the wagon tomorrow.
Admittedly a bit nervous about having a drink. But it's worked today. Probably one too many whisky at home.
Back on the wagon tomorrow.
Crikey, Peroni is £7.10 a pint in my local. Not sure if that is good or bad. But I know my Guinness is just about to go north of £6.
February 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Crikey, Peroni is £7.10 a pint in my local. Not sure if that is good or bad. But I know my Guinness is just about to go north of £6.
Dry January is behind me
February 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Dry January is behind me
Dry January. The End. ✅
But also a beginning.
Busy day tomorrow, but at some stage I will stop, have a couple at the pub and later on at home, one of the many beers left over from Xmas and a large whisky in a lovely glass.
But also a beginning.
Busy day tomorrow, but at some stage I will stop, have a couple at the pub and later on at home, one of the many beers left over from Xmas and a large whisky in a lovely glass.
January 31, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Dry January. The End. ✅
But also a beginning.
Busy day tomorrow, but at some stage I will stop, have a couple at the pub and later on at home, one of the many beers left over from Xmas and a large whisky in a lovely glass.
But also a beginning.
Busy day tomorrow, but at some stage I will stop, have a couple at the pub and later on at home, one of the many beers left over from Xmas and a large whisky in a lovely glass.
Good thread
Yes, whatever happened to my fantasy Brexit where the all powerful UK simply swept away the superpowers, the global companies, anyone else's rules, geography, history, domestic politics, demographics, deindustrialisation, Trump, and things I don't like?
Oh yes, reality. And bad Brexiter governments
Oh yes, reality. And bad Brexiter governments
January 31, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Good thread
Last day of dry January (modified) and it's been good.
I've felt better. Much better sleep. Spent less - it's not just me in the house. Not lost any weight.
Today should be straightforward as it is a busy day.
I've felt better. Much better sleep. Spent less - it's not just me in the house. Not lost any weight.
Today should be straightforward as it is a busy day.
January 31, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Last day of dry January (modified) and it's been good.
I've felt better. Much better sleep. Spent less - it's not just me in the house. Not lost any weight.
Today should be straightforward as it is a busy day.
I've felt better. Much better sleep. Spent less - it's not just me in the house. Not lost any weight.
Today should be straightforward as it is a busy day.
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What is rarely acknowledged is that these people are just fundamentally dull human beings.
Obsessed with money, status and fashion but utterly devoid of charm or intellect or even a sense of humour.
A Zoolander 2 White House.
Obsessed with money, status and fashion but utterly devoid of charm or intellect or even a sense of humour.
A Zoolander 2 White House.
January 30, 2026 at 11:07 PM
What is rarely acknowledged is that these people are just fundamentally dull human beings.
Obsessed with money, status and fashion but utterly devoid of charm or intellect or even a sense of humour.
A Zoolander 2 White House.
Obsessed with money, status and fashion but utterly devoid of charm or intellect or even a sense of humour.
A Zoolander 2 White House.
Dry January. Day 30. ✅
Despite being retired, Friday's are tough. It still feels like the gateway to the weekend.
Could so easily have swung by my local at the end of the afternoon dog walk, but I just went straight home.
Despite being retired, Friday's are tough. It still feels like the gateway to the weekend.
Could so easily have swung by my local at the end of the afternoon dog walk, but I just went straight home.
January 30, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Dry January. Day 30. ✅
Despite being retired, Friday's are tough. It still feels like the gateway to the weekend.
Could so easily have swung by my local at the end of the afternoon dog walk, but I just went straight home.
Despite being retired, Friday's are tough. It still feels like the gateway to the weekend.
Could so easily have swung by my local at the end of the afternoon dog walk, but I just went straight home.
Maybe it is an age thing, but I won't have supermarket or takeaway food delivered.
January 30, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Maybe it is an age thing, but I won't have supermarket or takeaway food delivered.
Dry January. Day 29. ✅
The end is looming and falls on Sunday. There are quite a few reflections and the absolute number 1 is that I feel much better when I don't have a drink.
I don't think at this stage I can go teetotal.
The end is looming and falls on Sunday. There are quite a few reflections and the absolute number 1 is that I feel much better when I don't have a drink.
I don't think at this stage I can go teetotal.
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Dry January. Day 29. ✅
The end is looming and falls on Sunday. There are quite a few reflections and the absolute number 1 is that I feel much better when I don't have a drink.
I don't think at this stage I can go teetotal.
The end is looming and falls on Sunday. There are quite a few reflections and the absolute number 1 is that I feel much better when I don't have a drink.
I don't think at this stage I can go teetotal.
Dry January. Day 28. ✅
January 28, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Dry January. Day 28. ✅
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we are living in the golden age for assholes, there has never been a better time to be an unredeemable asshole than the one we are currently living in
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 PM
we are living in the golden age for assholes, there has never been a better time to be an unredeemable asshole than the one we are currently living in
Dry January. Day 27. ✅
January 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Dry January. Day 27. ✅
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Mason is a revolting quisling, an open promoter of Reform at every opportunity. The Karoline Leavitt of Radio 4...
🤢🤮🤮
That’s it❗️ No more BBC News app for me today, this is the second Vom inducing report today, this 1 by #ReformBoyMason bigging up a twice sacked, Tory hasbeen joining
Despite their members being incensed yet another nonwhite MP joined the clan & Farage saying it isn’t a Tory MP refuge❗️😡
That’s it❗️ No more BBC News app for me today, this is the second Vom inducing report today, this 1 by #ReformBoyMason bigging up a twice sacked, Tory hasbeen joining
Despite their members being incensed yet another nonwhite MP joined the clan & Farage saying it isn’t a Tory MP refuge❗️😡
Chris Mason: Both Tories and Labour feel the Reform heebie-jeebies
Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Mason is a revolting quisling, an open promoter of Reform at every opportunity. The Karoline Leavitt of Radio 4...
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Then there’s this wee gobshite
The whole administration is a sewer of illegality and hatred wrapped in incoherent stupidity and so real sign that it will stop.
I shall NEVER understand why a single Democrat voted in favour of appointing any of them
bsky.app/profile/timo...
The whole administration is a sewer of illegality and hatred wrapped in incoherent stupidity and so real sign that it will stop.
I shall NEVER understand why a single Democrat voted in favour of appointing any of them
bsky.app/profile/timo...
Kash Patel said the FBI opened an investigation into Signal group text chats that Minnesota residents are using to share information about ICE movements, launching a new front in the Trump administration’s conflict there with potential free speech implications.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
FBI investigating Minnesota Signal groups tracking ICE, Patel says
The statement from FBI Director Kash Patel comes after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Then there’s this wee gobshite
The whole administration is a sewer of illegality and hatred wrapped in incoherent stupidity and so real sign that it will stop.
I shall NEVER understand why a single Democrat voted in favour of appointing any of them
bsky.app/profile/timo...
The whole administration is a sewer of illegality and hatred wrapped in incoherent stupidity and so real sign that it will stop.
I shall NEVER understand why a single Democrat voted in favour of appointing any of them
bsky.app/profile/timo...
Dry January. Day 26. ✅
January 26, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Dry January. Day 26. ✅
Dry January. Day 25. ✅
Note today was under modified rules. Nice Sunday lunch in the pub with my sister and brother in law.
Two pints with dinner. Good to see the pub busy.
Note today was under modified rules. Nice Sunday lunch in the pub with my sister and brother in law.
Two pints with dinner. Good to see the pub busy.
January 25, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Dry January. Day 25. ✅
Note today was under modified rules. Nice Sunday lunch in the pub with my sister and brother in law.
Two pints with dinner. Good to see the pub busy.
Note today was under modified rules. Nice Sunday lunch in the pub with my sister and brother in law.
Two pints with dinner. Good to see the pub busy.
When inanimate objects misbehave. Makes me so annoyed.
January 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
When inanimate objects misbehave. Makes me so annoyed.
Dry January. Day 24. Fail.
Nice few pints of Guinness in our local waiting for our Chinese takeaway. And then at home I couldn't resist a large whisky or two watching the very good "The Critic".
Tomorrow Sunday lunch with my sister at local + 2.
Nice few pints of Guinness in our local waiting for our Chinese takeaway. And then at home I couldn't resist a large whisky or two watching the very good "The Critic".
Tomorrow Sunday lunch with my sister at local + 2.
January 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Dry January. Day 24. Fail.
Nice few pints of Guinness in our local waiting for our Chinese takeaway. And then at home I couldn't resist a large whisky or two watching the very good "The Critic".
Tomorrow Sunday lunch with my sister at local + 2.
Nice few pints of Guinness in our local waiting for our Chinese takeaway. And then at home I couldn't resist a large whisky or two watching the very good "The Critic".
Tomorrow Sunday lunch with my sister at local + 2.
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In other news, I was inadvertently racist at school, I inadvertently lied about my house purchase to avoid tax and inadvertently led a party that was infiltrated by Russia.
January 23, 2026 at 8:28 AM
In other news, I was inadvertently racist at school, I inadvertently lied about my house purchase to avoid tax and inadvertently led a party that was infiltrated by Russia.
It's too early. This needs to be kept up our sleeves to use closer to the time. It needs to be done when there is no time for retaliation and the World Cup fails.
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 11:05 AM
It's too early. This needs to be kept up our sleeves to use closer to the time. It needs to be done when there is no time for retaliation and the World Cup fails.
A bit of a dot day today.
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A bit of a dot day today.
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Dry January. Day 23. ✅
A tougher one than I thought it was going to be.
Tomorrow the day is already panning out. Weather looks good. It looks as if the modification rules will apply as we wait in our local pub for our Chinese takeaway to be prepared.
A tougher one than I thought it was going to be.
Tomorrow the day is already panning out. Weather looks good. It looks as if the modification rules will apply as we wait in our local pub for our Chinese takeaway to be prepared.
January 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Dry January. Day 23. ✅
A tougher one than I thought it was going to be.
Tomorrow the day is already panning out. Weather looks good. It looks as if the modification rules will apply as we wait in our local pub for our Chinese takeaway to be prepared.
A tougher one than I thought it was going to be.
Tomorrow the day is already panning out. Weather looks good. It looks as if the modification rules will apply as we wait in our local pub for our Chinese takeaway to be prepared.
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Where are the poppy patriots? Why are they completely silent on this grotesque insult to our armed forces and specifically the 2,000 UK service and civilian personnel who were injured and the 457 who died in Afghanistan?
imagine being the father or mother or son or daughter or sibling of one of those brave British troops who died in Afghanistan, and having to listen to this crass ignorance
January 23, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Where are the poppy patriots? Why are they completely silent on this grotesque insult to our armed forces and specifically the 2,000 UK service and civilian personnel who were injured and the 457 who died in Afghanistan?