I winced, and now so must you.
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I winced, and now so must you.
BLOBBY! NOOOOOOOO! :((((((
they have just had their keys confiscated, so that won't happen again.
My cards and prints are looking good at The QuietCat Bookshop. If you are in Macclesfield be sure to pop in. Suzy stocks a fantastic selection of books, prints, cards and gifts.
the smart money is on Jeremy Kyle.
“That is one of the earliest examples of Byzantine architecture” “Oooh, what are you liiiike?”
Decent chance that Rylan gets this gig.
Melvyn Bragg has been one of the last standard-bearers for a really important, and unfashionable, idea: that good conversation, between people who really know their stuff, on complex or difficult subjects, can be fantastic radio - and that the national broadcaster should do this. I hope it endures.
on a related point, AFCON happens every 2 years, it seems like a lot and takes a lot of PL players away for long time. It's really the African equivalent of the Euros, I am not sure why they don't make it every 4 years like the Euros - and probably do it 2 years away from the World Cup.
winter coat dear boy, winter coat
For anyone in the UK who may see this!
That’s ace
That reminds me, I need to go and trim my tree wall
"In Britain, you have lots of tree walls". Jacopo Guarnieri's perfect description of hedges, which he didn't know the word for when he rode the Tour of Britain.
This is the face of a cartoon cat who is being confronted by its human owner when it still has the live goldfish swimming around in its mouth
I've bought a Specialized Roubaix, I love it. It doesn't have flared bars but it is quite gravely-y & it has electric gears & disc brakes. The thing that I think will help your wife is that there is a shock absorber system in the stem (under the handlebars) and that might help reduce any wrist pain
right everyone - stop recommending books. I am just bought another one this morning and I keep seeing lists and I can't help myself. by my calculations I now need to live till I am 127 to read them all.
Because he’s a disrupter* *twat
me too, I haven't seen any announcements yet but I am guessing this horrendous injury will mean that he will retire.
Can I have one please, I'd happily pay postage and the cost of the book. can you please DM me and we can sort out the details. cheers
And Farage’s shtick is all about flag waving patriotism. I guess he is hoping that most of his supporters won’t notice or understand the implications of what he is doing
And despite that he still won’t pay the ferryman. Bloody cheapskate.
The river in the forest after LOTS of rain.
Imagine Michael Portillo's horror when he finished his swim and returned to the changing room to discover his locker had been broken into. All that was left was a strong smell of stale beer and old Woodbines.
I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️ "Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
Don’t worry. As soon as we concede our next goal they will get fired up all over again. “If you’d got Guehi this wouldn’t have happened” etc etc etc.
But you should comfort yourself that there will be some hefty bonuses being paid to board members and some large dividends to shareholders. So, there is that
25.
I’m crying
We have just been on holiday with our twins. They are good fun but I did wish they’d naff off and let me read me read my book in peace. Also meals out with them is a very different experience than a meal with me and my wife, for example I don’t have to take colouring in books to entertain my wife.
when you try and talk to me during sex
I hope this tune goes to the top of the Billboard charts. Brilliant stuff
PRO CYCLISTS WITH SECRET TALENTS! Jay Vine’s ability to blow foliage out of his nose directly into a paper bag never fails to amuse.
How lovely
It happens quite a bit in litigation. Everyone is stressed, working under pressure and are knackered thanks to working long hours. When your Outlook “helpfully” fills in the recipient’s email details - you can see how it happens.
One of the best moments when I was a solicitor was when the solicitor on the other side in some heated litigation accidentally sent me an email meant for their client. It was along the lines of “we are screwed for the following reasons”. They tried to recall it but they knew I had seen it. What fun.
Ha, you can imagine “just give me a summary of the comments” “Well, you have certainly got a lot of engagement and made an impression and people have got some very strong views. Boss, I am not sure that what a lot of them are suggesting you should do is physically possible”
The first episode of Rising Damp was broadcast on this day in 1974.
I am surprised he hasn’t turned off the comments
my brother in law is *exactly* like that. He is a good looking man, was a part time male model, triathlete and arsehole. His selfish nature has worn down his various partners and they generally kick him out after c. 2 years. current one has had children with him so it's taking her longer.
if someone complains about the Visma LAB's sprinter's racing line - would that be a Kooij carp?
yes, it's the role models you have I think makes a huge impression. Meek mother who does all the domestic chores and raise children, dad's job is to earn the money, indulge hobbies etc etc. no cross over.
exactly. my mum would definitely say that. interesting- my brother in law is like that arsehole in the example and his parents rally round and support him. He is then surprised and dismayed when he inevitably gets dumped.
I have a dream...
Peter Buerk is on ITV4 adverts - talking about the Hattons of London Princess Anne memorial coin. It's impossibly naff - not sure what's the worst bit - possibly the inset titanium bit that looks like she's coughed it up. all for an introductory offer of £79 plus £5 postage. who buys these things?
My mum would have said “you lazy sod, you know how a bloody vacuum cleaner works”. Except she would have used some ruder words, and then turned up at our house and given me a Paddington stare.
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I can get dropped going over a speed bump.
I think Jez Cox is a great, knowledgeable commentator but when he uses the word "winningest" it makes my toes curl.
I have to say that I don't have a particularly warm feeling about Isak joining us. Very unimpressive behaviour, and what will happen when he say disagrees with where Slot wants him to play, rotation decisions, etc etc.
Even Succession wasn't this juicy
it's brilliant isn't it
Holy shit, what a mess. If I translate right, it was initially agreed to announce after the Vuelta ended, then Ayuso only found out they were gonna publish it yesterday a half hour in advance. He said it’s a dictatorship and they’re just trying to damage his image 🫣 www.cope.es/programas/ti...
as you say - what a mess. in the middle of a race also. oooof.
my 10 yo twins have been talking about my nephew who recently came out to us all. This means we have needed to have *the chat* with them were we told them that we would love them regardless of who their partner was. The caveat that I emphasised was unless them or their partner ever supports Everton.
I was out walking and missed a one handed catch I guess (via ESPN)
as a sales strategy, only having one copy available *may* have some flaws.
to be fair to Farage, someone told him that DC stands for District of Clacton and that's why he's doing so many trips - trying to find it.
Fuck me, that's ...... speechless.
ah, that will be part of the belt tightening after the Grimsby defeat.
Cabinet reshuffle latest
I did get 'treatment' from the Long Covid clinic. It took a while to be accepted onto it. It was a call every 6-8 weeks from a very friendly lady who essentially told me 'don't overdo it' and to get lots of rest, eat healthily and cut down on the booze. Nothing earth shattering I have to say but ok.
it used to be once every 4 years when we were going well in the World Cup and we could have a laugh at when people had gone a bit extra with their houses.
indeed, happy birthday to Tim.
One wonders if this is a reaction to our government's antics.
My daughter's boyfriend (British) is doing his PhD at a British Uni. As part of it he needs to spend 3-4 months in Germany. He has been having a difficult time now because the German authorities are scrutinising his visa. This is the first time this has happened to students over there apparently.
An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
Ibiza is over.
I think that scene will be playing out in any cafe or pub as we speak
BEST ONE YET GUYS
Today, I will be showing you how to make a deliciously comforting beef ragu.
It’s amazing and a bit dispiriting just how much Farage and his 4 bloody MPs have spooked Labour.
Remembering Derek Fowlds, born this day in 1937.
I am guessing most of their sets will make Michael Macintyre look edgy.
And it will be interesting to see how many of the comedians take up Richard Osman’s free speech challenge.
I went potholing with fuckwits. Didn’t end well, we had to be rescued. Musk suggested using a submarine. You know the rest. Would not recommend.
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He’s hoping for a rise in his poll
‘Sir, there’s an American man posting about British cuisine again.’
If it gets the deal done I will turn out for Palace. They’ll need to provide me with football boots, and I am 55 and have no discernible skill but I am prepared to take one for the team (that team being Liverpool).
Sounds great
the last few events I have attended I didn't have a name badge and so had to write my own. That's a really good way of announcing to everyone that you are either not important or disorganised, or both.
The stork's been contracted out to DPD Check behind your bins, ladies
"yeah, I spat on a black guy on my way to this press conference. just did it, didn't I? I ain't bothered"
oh, man I feel for you, I am similarly dipping for the line after the summer holidays. Ours are due back on Thursday. I was hoping to offload them for a couple of days on grandparents but they have both just tested positive for Covid. Daughter has just got ear infection, currently in A & E. what fun
by the look of him, he now thinks that they are Ozzy's lodgings which he allows you to share.
you'll definitely be out until the end of the international break.
Hi! Anyone in the following areas wanna gimme a hand? It'll take like two minutes and no trouble Bexleyheath and Crayford, Barking, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, Peterborough, Sheffield South East, Scunthorpe, Burnley, Bridlington and the Wolds, Kingston upon Hull East, Jarrow and Gateshead East
fair enough, I'll
as a Brit, visiting the States for the first time I remember being taken to a Cracker Barrell. I was asked if I wanted gravy and biscuits on my meal and all I could think about was some custard creams. Caused the dry heaves.
yes, Glasner's comments indicate how highly he valued Guehi. I would be livid if I was him. This is clearly a decision made by the accounts team.
Walter did it all. RIP.
hahaha, I guess I won't be showing that at my kid's birthday party in that case.
hold on, I thought he walked ON water. how will that fish find him? surely you'll need some sort of seabird. Possibly a cormorant.
as a lifelong Liverpool supporter, and now a relatively old fart, I still bear the scars of the Hicks and Gillett years. Today feels a million miles away from those days and just reminds me that nothing in this daft sport is ever permanent. Except Everton finishing below us, hopefully.
I struggled learning them when I was a kid, but then got to grips with the Swiss one, which was a big plus.
I am not a golfer so don't know the rule about bears on the green. do you need to drop your ball as near as possible to the bears and play again?
You can’t win. When some journalist decides on a narrative then they’ll find the passages of play to support that. What was clear yesterday was how much you miss Saka, he’s not cautious or unadventurous, that bugger charges at, and scares defences all day long.
so let's say Declan Rice hadn't spooned his early free kick over the bar and had done what DS did then I am guessing that Arteta wouldn't have been labelled as a coward, or if any one of your other chances had gone in.