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David

@thefatfryer.bsky.social

Leftish socially aware small business owner. (Yes a Chippy!) Living in Belfast. Loves politics, my husband and my dog Cybil. (In reverse order!) Hates Brexit and all those involved in it. Also love cars, any type any age. Yes I’m that sad.

created August 26, 2024

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Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Started. Oops butterfingers.

1/9/2025, 6:02:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I wonder how many of them starred first time?

1/9/2025, 6:01:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And totally unsurprising…

1/9/2025, 5:58:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

If it’s any comfort my staff do that to me after a week off…

1/9/2025, 5:53:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s for nothing. Was in Renault today getting the protection pack fitted. Guy came in asking about the 5. Told him it was fantastic. As it is!

1/9/2025, 5:52:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Just check the mileage. Most are only 5k but sure you can change it. Unless you want the look the standard 5 is plenty fast enough and I drive in eco🤣🤣🤣

1/9/2025, 5:41:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Of course. As soon as I leave my shop a bus pulls up. As soon as I return the opposite. Must be the same with rain!

1/9/2025, 5:39:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks Rob. So many memories. God I am old! I don’t remember most of them looking as good in period. It’s a credit to the owners. Thanks again.🙏

1/9/2025, 5:38:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

No but if you change it to the bigger battery and 3/36 10k it increases a bit. The residuals on these are amazing, hence the cheap monthly payment.

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1/9/2025, 5:25:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Well said Beverly!

1/9/2025, 10:29:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Not unless the Fridge is announcing it…

1/9/2025, 10:27:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Why has nobody realised that there is many good reasons for immigration. Open up legal routes rather than the illegal ones and finally they can’t out Farage Farage. It’s not that hard.

1/9/2025, 10:25:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Because both their comms team and political team are crap. Changing the proverbial deckchairs isn’t a fix.

1/9/2025, 10:22:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Me too. The answer is always Gary.

1/9/2025, 10:21:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

You obviously don’t fall into the less is more form of engineering?

1/9/2025, 10:15:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Of a prick with a flag.

31/8/2025, 8:07:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And don’t get started on the major consumer facing companies phone systems. “I’m sorry I didn’t understand that” ffs.

31/8/2025, 8:06:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Overpay. That is always a good move. Even if you pay a little extra each month the ask for the overpayment to go off the capital. That way you can take years off the mortgage. We did it and it worked for us. (I’m not qualified!lol)

31/8/2025, 8:04:03 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

AI is always the answer… sigh.

31/8/2025, 7:59:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Aren’t we all?

31/8/2025, 7:58:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

One of the joys of living in Belfast is the micro climate and obviously lots of rain means that rainbows are very common. It’s still a joy to see one though.

31/8/2025, 7:52:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Over engineered because it is way too complex or just the usual way too expensive?

31/8/2025, 7:47:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

It looks delicious. And it would be of if I liked cheese. Congrats!

31/8/2025, 7:45:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

But it is so much cheaper to kick the can down the road instead of trying to find the actual reason of the absence and do something about it.

31/8/2025, 7:42:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Going for the whole Bet Lynch look for the Corrie fans?

31/8/2025, 7:39:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social)

Light hearted and funny, as I expected. Have a read. It’s free!

31/8/2025, 7:36:17 PM | 13 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Very witty as per expectation. I will have a wee listen to the podcast. So that’s another possible voter in the bag. Er, if you stand in Belfast. Sorry.

31/8/2025, 7:35:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I think living here for this long somewhat inures you to the undercurrent that is somewhat hidden but always present. Still a fab place to live.

31/8/2025, 5:34:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I forgot about the those, and perhaps the Discovery? They look odd but compared to 4D plates at least they are not as bad.

31/8/2025, 5:31:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

My goodness it is. But the undercurrent is still there. If a row breaks out it will split in the old way. I have been in the middle of it before. It is a fabulous place to live. It takes a blow in to see the place as it is.

31/8/2025, 12:23:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And he sold his soul for a shot at the top job. Sad really.

31/8/2025, 12:13:33 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social)

If it isn’t Jack elected I would be shocked and disappointed. Excellent communicator is just what the Greens need. Good luck mate!👍

31/8/2025, 12:12:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

The police would be too busy arresting pensioners with cardboard signs…

31/8/2025, 12:10:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m surprised you could actually breathe!

31/8/2025, 12:08:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

In my wee sit in couples sit opposite each other on their phones. I have asked them if they are texting each other? Why don’t the young actually use it as a phone?

31/8/2025, 12:05:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And what will they get exactly from this half million of taxpayers money. Prob very fvcking little…

31/8/2025, 12:02:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

What a charge sheet. Pity only a few will actually read it and understand. God help the USA, you are going to need it…

30/8/2025, 11:55:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And will sell it for the right price. In the meantime it’s taxpayers money and fowl drinking water from it. The last reservoir was build in 1960. We have added nearly half a million to the population since then. Doesn’t compute…

30/8/2025, 11:54:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely beautiful and an amazing photo. Thank you!

30/8/2025, 11:49:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

It is a shame it’s posthumously but he should be recognised. Also it’s a shame that Belfast is as divided as it was. It’s a fragile peace but peace it is.

30/8/2025, 11:49:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

The only saving grace is they are not an artist and the Union Jack is complex to paint.. especially if you have a couple off screws loose…

30/8/2025, 11:46:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And now he walks around with his hand bandaged. Is he trying to do a Michael Jackson tribute?

30/8/2025, 11:43:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

My old next door neighbour had one. He loved it but the tin worm loved it as much as he did. How it got a MOT was guesswork. Or luck.

30/8/2025, 11:42:20 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Hell will never be full until he is in it…

30/8/2025, 11:39:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

The most overqualified gardeners in the world. I wonder if they could pop over and sort my back garden out?

30/8/2025, 11:37:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Great photos Alan. My first car was a Dolomite 1850 (insurance wasn’t the con it is now) I would love to get another. Some day.

30/8/2025, 11:36:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes but a worrying percentage will fall into the arms of Farage. That is a bigger worry…

30/8/2025, 11:33:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

She just seems to be exactly the opposite of what she promised when she was elected. Silence then trying to walk the tightrope between Farage and Genrick. Fascinating and quite sad. I can’t see her lasting much past the conference.

30/8/2025, 11:32:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Come to Belfast. The whole of the Shankill has the Union Jack bunting up the entire road and flying flags from every lamppost. It’s like that every year. It’s not exactly inclusive…

30/8/2025, 11:25:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

God I remember those being launched. Went to the dealer to have a look. Really cheap to buy and even cheaper plastics.

30/8/2025, 11:20:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Now I have been in Belfast for more than 20 years (so I am still a blow in!) The divide is still there, the paramilitaries are still here so the risk he took to get “peace” is amazing. In a few years he will be appreciated more. Perhaps.

30/8/2025, 11:18:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Are they actually legal?

30/8/2025, 11:16:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

It just isn’t there yet. Try phoning Sky, Virgin or any large company. It’s useless. In five years time perhaps they will get it right?

30/8/2025, 10:49:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Lovely photo and great location.

30/8/2025, 10:47:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

The styling is awesome. In Belfast the dealer is great and I tried to get the husband to get one. But the interior quality was not great and unfortunately the test drive the rattled down the road. Shame.

30/8/2025, 10:47:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

A man who sacrificed everything in the hope of peace. He was completely instrumental in the peace process. Unfortunately it meant the DUP take the votes from him. Welcome to Northern Ireland!

30/8/2025, 10:45:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Excitement? 🤣

30/8/2025, 10:44:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And talking through it too…

30/8/2025, 10:06:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I tried to order next months but strangely they were out of stock….

30/8/2025, 10:05:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow, every day is a school day. If I had the space (and the garage) I would look for a Dolomite Sprint. Had the 1850 as my first car. Until the tin worm got it…

30/8/2025, 10:04:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Fab though it does have the pope mobile about it…

30/8/2025, 10:01:44 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social)

Stop and think about this quote. No really stop and digest it.

30/8/2025, 10:00:37 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh well at least there is next year🤣

30/8/2025, 9:59:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s a decent price but I don’t think it’s will be easy or cheap to keep in its current condition. Lovely though.

30/8/2025, 9:59:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And when you have a presidential doctor that makes him an inch taller so he doesn’t fit into the obese category. Something is up, you are right. President Vance anyone?

30/8/2025, 9:56:47 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes but seeing the same cars from different angles gives me deferred pleasure… Yes I’m a bit sad and old but I have loved cars from no age.

30/8/2025, 9:54:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I think the Deform votes is a protest against the classic parties of Labour or Tory. They haven’t worked we will try the new one. They spend so little time thinking about politics they don’t see the holes in their offering…

30/8/2025, 9:53:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Drive safe. If you are that tired stop and have a wee nap. My friend wrote of his 924S from falling asleep at the wheel. He was ok, the car wasn’t…

30/8/2025, 9:50:45 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Fab. More pictures please. Hopefully i can get a feeling of how good it was! Thanks.

30/8/2025, 9:49:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Ben, This is governing. They don’t use logic or clear communication as you did. They need a story of where we are going and why to bring the public with them. Not happening yet….

30/8/2025, 5:58:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh I am as jealous as old Nick! The Irish sea is the most expensive to cross in Europe…. Glad you had a good time mate. More pictures if you have them to?

30/8/2025, 5:55:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Of course. Made up numbers on the back of a napkin doesn’t give me much confidence… sigh.

30/8/2025, 5:52:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Come to Northern Ireland and you will see nothing but flags. You know immediately what side of the divide you are in.

30/8/2025, 5:51:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Totally agreed. But from what I have seen the “black hole” in the finances is getting bigger by the day…

30/8/2025, 5:46:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

As we say in NI, they will be as common as arseholes! 🤣

30/8/2025, 5:44:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Agreed and it may be nothing but it was interesting that he deliberately kept his hands under the table?

30/8/2025, 4:51:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

True, and has a large support. However when they have the power, after being voted in, how well they actually govern?

30/8/2025, 4:49:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social)

Mark, as usual hits the spot. The Home Office is too large, to unwieldy and needs serious reform.

30/8/2025, 4:47:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And what the dumfuck Wilson doesn’t realise that Fridge will force a border poll than actually do any of the hard work. “It’s the will of the people “ or other shite.

29/8/2025, 8:06:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

In the same way that Sammy Wilson is frothing at the mouth thinking that if Deform have their wish a hard border will be back in Ireland. Madness.

29/8/2025, 7:29:14 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Three years ago a lease on a iX3 was about to expire $700 a month. Although they hadn’t got accurate figures their best guess was $2k a month but probably more. Mmmmm wonder how many they will sell?

29/8/2025, 7:25:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s a new space saving parking method though?

29/8/2025, 7:21:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Or divulge that responsibility to whoever sounds good on the telly…

29/8/2025, 7:07:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Don’t worry chum. You pick whichever rag fits in to your world view. Just a different form of bias.

29/8/2025, 7:05:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks, but it’s the News Letter (owned by David Montgomery, yes that one) to look like the more successful BT. Bastards.

29/8/2025, 6:38:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social)

Yep. Again.

29/8/2025, 6:14:20 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

True. Possibly. I wonder as many assume Google is always right, this trust is expected in AI?

28/8/2025, 9:53:44 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Good luck. I hope you don’t have an attack. It’s hateful.

28/8/2025, 9:47:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh so that’s why a lot of local branches of Boots shut suddenly…

28/8/2025, 9:42:19 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Followed, thanks Andrew. Nearly forty minutes of a shitty Ryanair flight home tomorrow sorted!

28/8/2025, 9:39:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Followed. Good luck!

28/8/2025, 9:38:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Followed. Thanks for the info.

28/8/2025, 9:37:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Democracy Reform style.

28/8/2025, 9:33:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

He will, of course, blame everyone else.

28/8/2025, 9:32:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

Do any of those billion know what an AI hallucination is?

28/8/2025, 9:31:33 PM | 12 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m 59 and didn’t know!🤣

28/8/2025, 9:25:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope you are not questioning the world class vetting procedure of Deform?

28/8/2025, 9:15:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

I have only seen one out in the wild in Belfast. I’m not sure who was more excited me or the other pillock coming the other way!

28/8/2025, 8:21:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

And as the brightest and best are fleeing the states we should make it easier and cheaper to reverse the brain drain.

28/8/2025, 3:00:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David (@thefatfryer.bsky.social) reply parent

If I didn’t put flag up I would be down two knee caps…

28/8/2025, 2:24:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view