"The smallest British Army since the Napoleonic Wars". Always strikes me as an odd comparison since the army at the time was so clearly an effective force. It was modern, disciplined and well trained. An exemplar force, acting in concert with allies.

Matt @mattchorley.bsky.social, you'll always be a winner in my eyes, whatever the ARIAS 2026 awards say. I'm glad to see "It’s a Fair Cop" won. Now that's a funny show.

Patrick Maguire @patrickmaguire.bsky.social gave a perfect summary of Starmer's problem on Radio 5 Live today with Matt Chorley. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... After 3 pm or 1:05 onwards.

Beth sydd yn digwydd a'r ôl bennu'r botel o win! What happens after you finish the bottle of wine! "Siglo" may mean century in Spanish but it means "wobble" in Welsh.

Lammas Park, Ealing. There is a croquet & bowls club.

@zaltzcricket.bsky.social Andy Zaltman, comedian, philosopher and statistician conclusively proved that sport is better than real life at Questors Theatre tonight.

Blissful, a cherry tree in bloom.

@privateeyenews.bsky.social Unerringly accurate as ever. Thank you Private Eye. #SixNations

Saw UNCOVERED The Electric Rock Experience for the second time. Tonight in Twickenham. Five session musicians playing songs you live in studio quality but live.

Catch a falling star. It's even snowing in London.

@squidgerugby.bsky.social Ospreys advertising the Temporary Solutions Group - are they trolling the WRU?

There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

The Ealing Club, home of British Rhythm and Blues. A place my friend and neighbour, Alistair Young, wants to be remembered for its place in music history. A special preview screening of the Nicky Hopkins Film – The Session Man. Attended by Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones and Woody Woodmansey.

Southall fire.

More nostalgia. Gary Numan at the Eventim Apollo. Still has the voice.

@andrewhunterm.bsky.social Ymlaen â'r rhaglen! (On with the show). If you find yourself in the environs of Cardiff again.

BBC News - Feud erupts between Trump and ally Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of Epstein files vote www.bbc.com/news/article... Or, The Predator vs Alien

Professor Geoffrey Hinton, godfather of AI, interviewed on BBC's Inside Science on the World Service today. After a gloomy prediction for the future of mankind, the interviewer asks him, can say you something that will make me happier? He replied, "We may survive". www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

@theboomtownrats.bsky.social Epic Friday night at the Eventim Apollo to mark the Boomtown Rats' fiftieth year as a band and an attempt to photograph the most people in rat masks. #BoomtownRats

So impressive postbox topper in Northfields W13.

Autumn colour chart.

Delicious. www.riverford.co.uk/recipes/psb-... #riverford

Starmer: May Day m'aidez. Prospective front page suggestion for @privateeyenews.bsky.social for next year's elections.

@riverford.bsky.social Gorgeous borlotti beans. #riverford

Il mio ultimo giorno. È finito.

Ealing Comedy Festival, IPA & Auntie Bonnie's Jerk Pit brown chicken stew.

Edward VII postbox with knitted, seaside topper. Ready for the summer. #postbox #topper

@mrjonharvey.bsky.social Saw Unspeakable being recorded at The Cockpit Theatre tonight. Great guests, great format. Even the producer was funny.

@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social Surely must be worth the walk to see this one?

Saw The Ballad of Wallis Island in a cool, dark cinema on Sunday. Delightful and charming.

Marcus @marcusbrig.bsky.social Caws Cenarth is from West Wales. Just purchased two Stiltons from Paxton & Whitfield and a Somerset Brie mixed with mascarpone and truffle oil from Whole Foods Market. Marvellous.

@duolingoverde.bsky.social Anybody else experiencing flashing graphics on Duolingo? Application is getting worse.

@davidgauke.bsky.social It's good to hear the sentencing review. Practical, evidence-based, and compassionate. Mastery of the brief.

Hey Hugo @hugorifkind.bsky.social Fury lives on.

@apiln.bsky.social "Of course we can get it all in this jar."

Salve @duolingoverde, dov'è andata la mia icona Duolingo Max? #Duolingo

Always love seeing these. #easter #postboxtopper #PostboxSaturday

April Fools spot. Well done to Grind for keeping the tradition going and excellent coffee, IMHO.

@docjwatsonmd.bsky.social Currently listening to three Sherlock interpretations. Sherlock & Co is so enthralling and fresh. I live in Northfields, thanks for the mention, and yes, the RAV4 is a sensible choice.

@mattchorley.bsky.social Matt, would you consider yourself the Brian Walden du jour?

@andrewhunterm.bsky.social The cosy and insulating properties of moss, even at 4°C. What a natural marvel.

@andrewhunterm.bsky.social Fish reprised the fact that the etymology of roller coaster in various languages is from a structure called Russian mountains. Italian uses the phrase "montagne russe". Of course I learnt this from that well advertised language app ... Duolingo.

@andrewhunterm.bsky.social Ambling along a path near South Wonston and instantly thought of you.