I've closed the bedroom window in the hope that Tawny in garden Oak won't too-wit me awake again.

This, on the face of it, seems a bit odd. Assuming the typo charger not charging (cos how does one charge a powerbank in a suitcase in an aircraft hold?) are batteries now barred from hold luggage?

L'été 2025 est terminé et prend la 3ème place des étés les plus chauds avec une anomalie globale atteignant +1,8°C par rapport à la normale. L'anomalie sur les maxi est bien plus importante. Cet été ressort globalement plus sec que la normale avec deux vagues de chaleur remarquables.

Particularly enjoying the raw sewage pumping into a public park over the back fence every time it rains Reported 5 days ago to @severntrentwater.bsky.social Who needs the beach when they can bring it to you

Fun in the sun.

The history of French aviation is fascinating.

Really excited to see lots of followers tonight! Even lined up a few special guests to join us - fast ones!! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-race-m...

Happy 1st birthday Viq (Vixxin de la Leysonnie). Born 0836hrs. 460g. Orange collar. We had pick of the females from the litter. Made the right choice. Which is nice.

Please help in any way you can.

This week Mr Pip has barked at Topography Alabaster Celluloid The State of the Union Crème de menthe Blueberries Lanolin Ventriloquism Kevin the Chaffinch. Prick Grouting Troubadours. Pricks Spangles Kendal mint cake Helium A suitcase Swaying and Barnstaple.

What a beast!

Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.

The people of Europe stand with Ukraine against the threat of a false peace as much as brutal war. Because of our shared history. Because of our shared future. Because it is just. Because it is necessary. And because they deserve nothing less. Don't abandon them. #SlavaUkraini youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8

Has someone just taken Twitter down? Closed itsen. App won't load.

Fred Halibut and his Little Banjolele; Sexy M.F. #thefastshow

#ShitBirdPhotos @wulfhelm.bsky.social Proud chirpy male Robin sticking his chest out in a Lime on a wintery morning.

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#ViqDiary Following recent "eureka" moment she's now being asked/told to heel quietly on leash in places she associates with play. Consolidation. When she heels quietly in all circs everywhere, especially with other dogs around, we've got it cracked. Takes time, effort & calm patience.

Did someone say this place is USofA centric or what?

#LoggingDiary Started raining. So currently have huge lumps of a large Sweet Chestnut in trailer in garage to split today. Viq (pronounced Veek) will help. Then back to the woods for more.

@wulfhelm.bsky.social is missing a trick.

Mainly for @thelorryist.bsky.social x.com/PaulCowland_...

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Happy New Year to one & all. No, that's not me. No, that's not Viq either. It is me typing this, though.

@vivalab.bsky.social followed me. Clearly a nutter. Mainly cos that a/c is nothing more than a Cat lover paradise. Tekkin' the piss mate.

Dear Blue, Please explain why your algo fills my "Discover" with daft, worthless and childish comic strip renditions from the USofA. The only saving grace is that it's not usually Manga or any other Japanese stuff.

What's up? I'm not the slightest bit interested in any of that.

Tea's on giggle

Hard to type this. Took Viq for a trot, off leash, round lake at St Pardoux-Corbier this afty. Very pleasant. She works great off leash. Then she decided that going for a swim was a better idea than obeying "Halte!" Bugger. What fun we have. Vid: her love of water last week. With permission.

So why is Blue telling me I follow 7 others when I'm following many more than that? Sorry to quibble. Sort stuff out. It's tiresome trawling through shedloads USofA crap on Discovery to find owt decent. And all other methods are heavily USA dominated. Suboptimal.

Lots of issues with both Pro Plan & Royal Canin suppliers of dog grub at reasonable prices to trade buyers. That'll be Nestlé & Mars respectively. Of only an indi supplier would create the same stuff in their own mills eh? They do. But they don't shout loud enough nor have the brand clout.

Advice please Blue. Do you have experience with these new fangled infra-red heater gadgets? To replace paraffin stove in utility room & use outdoors. Plug & play. No faff. Leccy's cheaper than both paraffin & gaz bottles for patio heater. Not expensive to acquire. Anyone?

Oh.

Viq's zonked next to me. Very happy gurrlll. If anyone notices and seeks to discuss her double ended Kong branded dildo? Feel free. It's about time this place was livened up a bit, innit?

Trying this gaff to see what happens. Already blocked & muted a few nutters who followed me. Those folk say they came here to avoid constant bickering. Yet they were blocked or muted for doing that to me. Which explains social media platforms adequately! Learn how to curate yer account. Easy.

Just so you know. Bought a massive cauli (fresh, straight off the lorry) for 1.29 at Grand Frais today. Which was a welcome change from regular price €5+ (dodgy ones) earlier this year. We'll never use it all. I'll happily split it with you for free if you collect the other half.

Looking at ABnBs in Pau for Grand Cross Sunday in Feb. Disco raceday just before's tempting too. I might stay for the meeting Tuesday after GrandX Day! On my own. Go via Bodo & back via Toulouse? A89/A62/A65 usually less busy than A20/A62/A64 south. Mebee one for @VenatourRacing to explore?

I'll trim my nose hair & eyebrows before bed. Cos if not, there will be ice hanging from them during Uma & Viq training in the morning. Got 2 x 5kg buckets of Tulamene raspberries to give to #TeamLeyssonie mates. Jam tomorrow, as they say. Vid: Viq being Viq in Show Ring with Hervé at Chaptelat.

Just blocked a follower on here. First one. Yes, I do know they can see that I've done it. Good. Sod off with ya USofA healthy lifestyle tripe.

Viq's version of retrieve. /more

She loves her cages to bits. Whether this golden example in the lounge adorned by her gold Trophy, the grey one in the car or her black Show cage. Calm safe places to chill & relax. If anyone thinks cages are cruel? Daft.

I'll let you into a secret. Conflict Management. Viq's an intelligent mammal. Used it. If talking, stroking & persuasion don't work? Escalate physically in small increments until a positive reaction is noted from the other. Maintaining that correct level will ensure mutual respect & cooperation.

One of the AN26Bs went overhead again. Often these days. Can anyone tell me what cargo it's carrying to destination?

Viq (8 months) has started moulting. Time for her to learn about undercoat stripping (not just the odd run through with the comb to familiarise her). The bait was dried Bovine Lung. Loves it too much. Sound up & wait for it.

Those who followed me on Twitter will know of my interest in the weather. This is the latest 10 day GFS model. The details will change a bit, the trend will not. Winter on the way. "Round here"? 20km radius centred on 19130. Media forecasts tend to be general. I enjoy looking a bit deeper.

Sound up

Testing vid upload.

Yippee. Vids.

Vids here please.

Test vid (and let everyone know it's me). Oh. Can't upload vids yet.