Decent spot for lunch today.

I was on lunch duty today and recalled this from @anjaciske.bsky.social. It is a lush light lunch. Can recommend.

Dont mind if I do. It's been a long old journey.

G'morning Frankfurt. Not where I expected to be... Some fifty plus flights to that there South Africa (some with real dodgy airlines), so I guess a cancellation had to come may way at some stage. 😤 The admin tho. Off. The. Charts.

Introduce yourself by what almost killed you... What a read those things are. I still reckon we don't know the half of things that nearly killed us. And thank fuck for that. #inspirationalstuff

G'morning Bluesky Buds. I hope your celebrations were all you hoped for and that this year will exceed all your expectations. I've had great times on here last year and appreciate you one and all.

Tell you what fucking winds me up, @mindlesmandles.bsky.social - not being able to reply to that post. You've more than outdone yourself! 😤😤😤😤😤

I couldn't have said it better myself. This Ren fella is a little special.

I despise being stuffed. And yet, whenever a cubic nanometre of space appears, it is filled again. FML.

Hay!!! Hay!!! I hope you are all having a great Christmas day. May the warmth & cheers of it stay with you more than today. And do remember... this ain't TV. Gloriously imperfect, as long as you're present and peaceful, will do more than okay. Much love. 💫💫💫

Happy winter solstice! From winter comes spring and life again, For the wheel of nature spins, with no end, Take ease in these cycles, its honest and true, Have faith in the rhythm of nature for you, Realise that harmony comes from within, And know all is well as the new cycle begin.

Sooooo, it turns out that I have only made 5.7 lbs of space. Still. Christmas starts now. Fuck it!!! Sorry... I meant good morning you filthy animals - make it a good one! 😎

He is back in his happy place & sleeping off the anesthesia after having had some teeth out. Dog dad is much happier with doggo where he should be. Here is to a speedy recovery.

Thanks for my Xmas card @theednawatkins.bsky.social 👊

Right. The bathroom scales shall be given a wide berth tomorrow. I brought my advent calendar up to date from the 1st to the 7th in one go. I blame all of you for starting so early on Christmas, and specifically @stopfordianneil.bsky.social! with his 6kgs of chocolate. 😤

Today is World Aids Day. As the US Government is not commemorating/funding it anymore, awareness is critically important... The UK is one of a few countries that met its 95 / 95 / 95 target, but there is work to do. U = U. Don't just challenge HIV stigma, but ALL testing and treatment barriers.

G'morningon this Monday! Operation lose 7lbs is now... Operation 3.48lbs left to go! Have a good day phone pals!

Weighing tomorrow so see how the lose-7lbs-to-gain-it-back-Christmas" is going. Had tea (no dinner!) an hour ago and I'm hungry again. Do skinny people always feel this like? 🤔

The inchplant got a short back and sides today to be Christmas ready. I love the purple & green and they are so fucking extra it's a joy to behold. #RockandRrollSaturday

Operation make-7lbs-of-space-to-gain-that-at-Christmas-is less than 48 hours old. And yet... it is already So. Fucking. Old. 😤

You were fabulous #Winterpride as were you @peterj.bsky.social! As long as there is one person who needs #Pride, I will turn up for it when and where I can. For openness may not fully disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start. 🌈🌈🌈

No 🐬 or 🐋 on this outing, but there are worse ways to get 🌞 Even gave us a ticket for a future trip as we didn't see anything... Yeah, I'll be that fucker who has the ticket ready for use 18 years from now.

There are worse ways to spend a Saturday afternoon I suppose. 🌈

So... what are you doing with your Thursday night?

One. More. Day. Then five days of play! Order the sun, Gran Canaria! 😎

For those this may be for. Samhain and blessed be.

Can confirm: this is damn good. Almost, but not quite as good as the company. 😎

Right. Work done. I'm tired and hungry, but they can't get to the restaurant until 7pm. And I can't drink (much) as I'm driving. Just one thing for it... a 3 hour nap in the sick room at work! 😎👊😎

G'morning! May the day break well for you. And a very happy birthday to @un-ness-assary.bsky.social! May the stags rut for you today and forever more!

This will do for a Saturday afternoon.

Hate myself for it, but if there is a Hero, or a Legends or an <insert other size description> item on the menu, I just have to order it. I'm not even that hungry! 😤 Just me?

Who dis? Bring it on @sonofraucous.bsky.social - let's get you fed up on some souls, kiddo.

But you said we're going for a second walk... HRH will hate on me for a good few hours well after the trauma of the groom is long forgotten.

I don't envy much. But I make an exception for the skill, creativity, and talent of a true artist. Sigh... May your weekend be colourful and interesting, my lovelies. 🌟

That thís comes effortless to some is truly a thing of beauty. 🤯

Monday, yeah? Find one good thing about the day and focus on it. Let's do it, you glorious bastards! 😎👊🐓

Work is normally interesting & fast-paced; time tends to get away from me. Today is NOT one of those days. It had to be a Monday as well. How's yours going?

Rewatched Seven. Still clever, 30 years on. 😎 It is like they have used it to cast Pitt, Freeman & Spacey in Fight Club, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Usual Suspects, respectively.

You Northerners are delightful. How did pie and peas become a thing? No fries, mind you, just this. 🤔

Who dis? Profile pic to be updated at some stage this wk-end. Yeah, you'll see me...

How's this for something a little bit special?

No jury duty today. Gutted. 😤 My head is so not in work mode. Spare a thought for me. Urgh.

What a glorious bank holiday weekend. It reminded me that 'happy' does exist. Sure, a nice spot and sunshine help, but it is in spending time with friends (old and new), that true happiness lies. @peterj.bsky.social @beardedwalker.bsky.social

Escaped a third-world prison; barely made it to my embassy. Got caught up in a shoot-out between cartels in the Golden Triangle. "Joined" a religious sect in the US to get a lift to my next destination. Used a hook & fishing line to put stitches into a mate's leg.

The Lakes never disappoints.

A few pics now - anything later today would not make appropriate sharing material.

Right. I normally skip the ads. Not this one. It's decided. Dear Father Christmas. I have been a very good boy this year. youtu.be/iqHN56MwdKM

The radio silence is ever so disconcerting @drkoning.bsky.social & as you're not an adult on here, I can't DM. You okay?

South African and then French. Not much you can teach me about 'n wynproe/ dégustation de vins. This though, was fucking epic! Well done to The Whalley Wine Shop. #winetasting but now it's time for a nap. 😎

Friday!!! May the sin of comfort be available to you. 😅