Winter is officially here. I’ve had to switch the mini radiator on in my office and the main bathroom is like an ice box.

It’s balloon day and AI is very flattering to my waistline.

I realised yesterday that I’d not been seeing @sheepiefarm.bsky.social for a while then saw he was on a blocked list.

@sheepiefarm.bsky.social I had wondered what had happened to you then found you’d been added to a blocked list that I’d subscribed to. I thought I’d been careful with lists but clearly not careful enough.

Woke up grumpy. Will try and play nice.

"Employees must smile if less than 10 feet from a customer."

We were accused of looking like suspect 70s kids TV presenters last night. TBH it’s not wrong 🤣🤣🤣

Antiques Roadshow Show at Lister Park. Fiona describes it as built from the profits of the textile industry. Technically yes but more accurately the exploitation of textile workers.

Found it. It had fallen behind a chair in my office.

I must go shower and get ready for BearScots social. But I’d much rather sit in this chair and have an early night. Husband (80 in 16 days) is raring to go.

Dinner is served. Gochujang Chicken Thighs, Choy Sum with garlic, kimchi and rice.

Me flirting

On my third attempt I finally got through #DragRaceUK S7 ep7. Painful! I just can’t warm to Bones and her crying because she wasn’t good at something (that she knew was a central piece of the show) hasn’t helped.

I have half a dozen beanie hats but of course the one I want to wear I can’t find. Been through all coat pockets, bags and draws 😠

Feeling much better and loving the new pool. Once again a lane to myself.

I’m up and out.

Co-codamol taken an hour ago so I need to get out from under this duvet and to the pool. Shoulder may need some ibuprofen gel. I’ve had 4 tests for Lupus - 2 positive, 2 negative. Whatever it is, it’s flaring at the moment.

Where’s your fuckin’ poppy?

Oldest selfie on your phone. September 2002! Only 37 and no grey in my beard.

First swim in a week.

@itsseansbluesky.bsky.social I hear it’s balloon day 😘😘😘

Fozzy has read my posts.

I think it’s a duvet day.

@jmcl1980.bsky.social have a good one young man 🎉🥳🎈

I’m too old for a days work then a 22:00 flight home. On the Airlink bus to the city centre and need my bed

This is really way too early to have have showered, dressed and had breakfast as Dr P is on Duty today.

John Lewis Christmas advert 🤮

10 years ago visiting and working with Palestinian organic farmers on the West Bank.

The cat is having a strop because we don’t have the heated blankets on.

I’ve had ‘Fate of Ophelia’ as an earworm for over a week now. I played it in the car on Saturday and @eamonnfarrell.bsky.social is now infected and playing it in the house.

True but brutal. “But William….. is a very indifferently gifted individual who will probably prove to be overpromoted in the role of king. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Reskeet with 4 dick pics from your gallery 😇😇😇

Just tried to watch ‘High Potential’. Lasted 10 mins. Just terrible. *Oh look. The first book I pull out of the bookcase is upside down and its hidden message is….*

Having got him a ticket to the Halloween club night tonight he now says he’s not coming. The one night when he doesn’t need to dress up too.

Tell me I’m pretty.

Happy Halloween - on the way to the airport and Birmingham 🥰

Just looking at travel from Edinburgh to Brussels in December - I got the contract. Train is nearly £500 return and over 12 hours. Direct flights are only to Charleroi (50 min bus ride). Not great times but £100 and less than half the time. Either way I’ll have to travel Sunday and Saturday.

My stomach cannot get used to the clocks changing. Just after 17:00 and it’s telling me it’s dinner time.

I’ve been very productive this morning and a fucking delight considering he destroyed a sweater. Really good 2km swim. Went and bought him food, as I’m away Friday -Tuesday. Then put together/cooked the elements of a chicken paella for him to finish as he’s a friend coming to lunch on Saturday.

FFS OH put a wool sweater though the tumble drier and said ‘shouldn’t I have’

Our street WhatsApp group is discussing their kids ‘Trick or Treating’. You know you’re in a middle class area when they are Owen, Felix and Primrose.

If you see this, post four female characters you love

It was kimchi making day.

Morning. Something to add to my Netflix watch list. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Quote post with your favourite reaction gif of all time.

Ooh! I’ve just been sounded out about some work in December. If I get it it’ll be in-person, in Brussels! For the past several years it’s always been remote working.

Powers and all that. Crap nights sleep and awake since 05:00. I think a nap is required.

Health, health, health darling.

Another up date on the blood tests I had a few weeks ago that when I rang for results said everything was ok. I got a letter today saying my cholesterol was high and I should consider statins. This was after getting a text to retest as potassium was high. Did they look at someone else’s results?

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