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Darren Wheeler | Drinking tea

@darrenwheeler.bsky.social

Human. Mostly harmless but can be tetchy without enough sleep. Will accept compliments and cake.

created October 9, 2023

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Bit of dioxin? Dash of Novichuk. Soupçon is polonium 210?

1/9/2025, 6:50:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Did I give you permission to use my personal data to contact me for this purpose? Did I??”

1/9/2025, 11:17:59 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And Patton was perfect for the role

1/9/2025, 5:04:14 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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No no, 5* Ibis hotels /s

31/8/2025, 12:25:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I occasionally get that. Press and hold the capacitive power , by the volume touch-slide and it’ll reboot and should load

31/8/2025, 11:33:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Love 6 and still like to take the Nosferatu up for a spin but never really got on with 7

31/8/2025, 6:56:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I did like the Kirk/Scotty moment. Now we know who got him on the hard stuff.

28/8/2025, 9:33:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Was that how you could tell who was the king?

27/8/2025, 12:59:56 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nixon learned that in 1960

26/8/2025, 5:13:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Finally done mine. Turns out then we’re on the wrong leg

25/8/2025, 1:59:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Made in China”

24/8/2025, 7:48:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 5:39:23 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We do seem to be going through Idiocracy 2.0 Waiting for the next windy day in Birmingham…

21/8/2025, 4:24:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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19/8/2025, 7:27:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He needs a seriously hard kick in the testies. Launch them into orbit.

18/8/2025, 8:54:42 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A mastic asphalt spreader. From a careers video 1984-ish

17/8/2025, 10:09:09 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Been to the US dozens of times and still never actually been in a Buc-ees. Closest was 2 years ago but it wasn’t quite open yet.

17/8/2025, 6:55:23 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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15/8/2025, 7:19:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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More distance between the egg and the beans. I may want to mix them but I want that to be my decision. Use the sausage as a breakwater.

15/8/2025, 12:38:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sir Killalot. Tom nailed same as I did.

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15/8/2025, 5:22:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Go smell the roses. Lose yourself in a good book or ten. Try something new. We’ll still be here when you come back.

14/8/2025, 3:40:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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0.6? Someone is getting fired

14/8/2025, 9:44:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/8/2025, 1:48:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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All the trees are brown? Gone cloudless here. Touch cooler too.

13/8/2025, 1:47:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lol cat

13/8/2025, 12:07:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Yer honour. I was just donating this sofa and mattress to Winnie the Pooh, Tigger et all in Hundred Acre Wood”

13/8/2025, 10:28:48 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Next, tried to prove black is white

12/8/2025, 1:09:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Show off

12/8/2025, 10:40:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Eurovision 1975

12/8/2025, 6:24:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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All that was missing was: Personal Log. My last day on assignment to USS Enterprise. Tomorrow I catch a transport to Earth to marry my sweetheart, settle down in our home with our dog, Patch and cat, Mittens.

11/8/2025, 2:37:56 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This will anger the goddess, Anoia

10/8/2025, 8:25:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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10/8/2025, 2:10:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s mandatory. That and give the power tool a couple of blips before use. A prayer to the DIY gods

10/8/2025, 5:02:41 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Now we await the Fall 26 itineraries.

9/8/2025, 1:13:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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www.screwfix.com/p/hylec-teet... IP68

9/8/2025, 12:38:44 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Crosookie or cookant?

9/8/2025, 7:58:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@warringtonguardian.bsky.social

9/8/2025, 6:47:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tongo?

9/8/2025, 6:28:48 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just did my bribery one. “What would you do if someone offered you cash to sign a contract?” Apparently “take it then send a mail saying I’m not important enough to make deal” is wrong

8/8/2025, 10:58:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Training like that has nothing to do with you understanding the subject better. It has everything to do with being able to throw you under the bus if you make a mistake. “well you did receive training…”

8/8/2025, 10:45:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Mountain of pasta” you say…

7/8/2025, 5:47:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Job in the library for you, Heslop.

6/8/2025, 10:40:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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But what if they said “I don’t like Taylor”

6/8/2025, 12:33:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They best not announce Star Trek: Janeway then

6/8/2025, 5:00:35 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/8/2025, 4:01:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Mercedes read as “No more? No, more Teams”

5/8/2025, 3:57:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Come for the national parks. Stay for the Central American torture prison.

5/8/2025, 6:55:13 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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In a bowl, rinse and drain the worst of the water off

4/8/2025, 1:08:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Run.The. FUCK. Away. Before he kills you.

4/8/2025, 12:17:26 PM | 18 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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The flukeman still gives me the hebbie jebbies

3/8/2025, 10:31:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I called to order a place but all I got was Ave Maria

2/8/2025, 9:30:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes. Gone upstairs, got to the top and thought “why did I come up here?”. Go back down and suddenly remember why you went up. It’s called a Senior Moment.

2/8/2025, 4:34:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wonder if the hamster site they refer to is x hamster and it has nothing to do with hamsters

30/7/2025, 9:13:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/7/2025, 9:11:49 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oedipus Complex is real

30/7/2025, 6:13:24 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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From what I’ve seen, they get written, everyone pats themselves on the back and it gets thrown into a drawer never to see the light of day again. Usually after a management change

30/7/2025, 6:07:36 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Immortalised in Darryl F. Zanuck masterpiece ‘The Longest Day’ where he was portrayed by Pipe Major Leslie de Laspee

29/7/2025, 4:58:46 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not sure about him but the British army used the PIAT. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PIAT

29/7/2025, 6:09:59 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not to rub it in, but I’m off to bed

29/7/2025, 6:08:08 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Private Bill Millin en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Mi...

29/7/2025, 5:33:32 AM | 37 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Now only used for the annual rounding up of Haggis for the drive to market.

29/7/2025, 5:31:37 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Schools out for summer and Cod is on the piss. Outstanding.

28/7/2025, 12:07:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not a drag queen Not trans

27/7/2025, 10:04:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/7/2025, 9:32:16 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don’t call them zombies

26/7/2025, 9:27:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Run. Run away as fast as you can. Away from his skanky ass towel and him in general. Go directly to a sexual health clinic and get tested.

26/7/2025, 8:30:00 AM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🫡

25/7/2025, 1:37:20 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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As long as it’s not an Edosian pint of Guinness.

24/7/2025, 8:03:58 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Check the other doors. If it has a family package you get 2

23/7/2025, 2:42:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/7/2025, 5:03:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Join the club but then I’ve had 3 hours sleep in the last 24 hours. 2 ibuprofen and I’m lights out

21/7/2025, 8:24:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@thecrimeagents.bsky.social Hi. Loving the podcast. A question for Neil. On TikTok there has been a surge in so-called ‘auditors’ who’s only reason to exist is to waste police time and generally be a nuisance to officers. Thoughts and there need to be power to deal with public filming etc?

21/7/2025, 4:28:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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20/7/2025, 1:01:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Similar near me. New estate built but the road to access is privately owned and needs resurfacing. Council want to adopt but landowner says “no thanks, I’m good”. I hear the local solicitors are already ordering their Ferrari.

20/7/2025, 10:37:21 AM | 10 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Next week: men shocked that Sabrina wears old T and sweat pants when not performing.

19/7/2025, 5:57:05 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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National service for them. Nice and patriotic

18/7/2025, 11:57:23 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@rorycj.bsky.social Rory. I assume you’re already aware but just in case.

17/7/2025, 8:50:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Redwood or wood that is red?

17/7/2025, 12:34:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Fair enough. Back to bed I go

17/7/2025, 7:46:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don’t forget his driver, Clarence.

17/7/2025, 4:38:10 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And just being able to use a duvet without melting. Also means starting holiday season for the child-free

16/7/2025, 3:59:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Roll on season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

16/7/2025, 3:33:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sell them to anglers.

16/7/2025, 8:53:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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15/7/2025, 2:44:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Shift worker adage. If you’re off for a day, you may as well be off for 2. If you’re off for 2 you may as well be off for the 4

15/7/2025, 5:47:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The word “fun” was a red flag.

14/7/2025, 3:58:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You silly, twisted boy

14/7/2025, 11:52:10 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And there it goes, 90,050

10/7/2025, 12:37:15 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just want you want to hear about before bed. Gregg going commando

9/7/2025, 9:41:15 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hopefully the next big drop is just around the corner…

9/7/2025, 5:20:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I read that as Covid football trials

8/7/2025, 4:53:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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6/7/2025, 9:42:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Engage in conjugal unpleasantness with Johnson?

4/7/2025, 12:08:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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But not her, of course. Nice solid gold medical benefits she has there

4/7/2025, 6:32:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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In space, everybody wears leather. Avon in Blake’s Seven

2/7/2025, 9:28:27 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ll bet not one is a drag queen

2/7/2025, 3:06:36 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Cooling sheet. Soak in water, wring out and sleep under it. As it dries, it cools you. Managed 7 hours

1/7/2025, 8:41:41 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sleep shorts. Nothing but sleep shorts

30/6/2025, 4:33:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes. Yes he is.

30/6/2025, 4:46:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It takes us years of practice…

30/6/2025, 4:27:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view