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7 x 120 litre sacks of wet leaves just taken to the tip. That's the sycamores just about finished; the lime still has plenty in reserve though, just waiting for its moment.

Just watched the first episode of Riot Women. Bloody hell why didn't you all tell me how good it is? Oh hang on...you did...sorry...as you were.

Was going to post about the cock-up on the catering front that meant I didn't have enough gluten-free self-raising flour to make our breakfast pancakes, but then thought of all the strangers telling me about baking powder and changed my mind. *sigh*

Day 4 of AccuWeather sending me repeated flood warnings, the latest just 11 minutes apart. They're not going to stop until I confirm I've climbed on the roof, are they?

Sure, John...

OK. All done. Pedants? I'm not interested, this is MY Doctors. If you are interested in an A2 print I've decided to knock the price down so that it's £60 plus postage (assuming I get enough interest to make it worth my while) Let me know here or in DMs if you are interested. Probably print 10.

Huge thank you to Moose for his ceaseless support for other creatives. My website visits from Bsky have shot up this afternoon and I'm sure it's because of this post. (And meanwhile, those accounts who continually plead for reposts because times are hard, but NEVER repost anyone else, we see you 👀).

If you’re starting to think about Christmas shopping, check out the replies to this.

Well yes that's why they write it IN CAPITALS.

Ah, mid-November, when Christmas is still far enough away to be mistaken for a gaily-dressed friend waving at you in the distance, just before you realise it’s a psychopath in a clown suit wielding a chainsaw and running towards you at high speed.

Please note this post was intended as a comment on how suitable Reece's exclamation would be for this purpose, and on WhatsApp in general. Please stop patiently explaining to me that I can use my phone to record sound. Ye gods. 🤦

Ah I see the Threads phenomenon of complete strangers assuming you are an idiot has arrived on Bluesky. Welcome, we've been expecting you.

I want Reece Shearsmith's frustrated "Aw no!" at the start of the Taskmaster opening credits as a WhatsApp notification sound, please.

It turns out we can't watch another episode of Shetland because the BBC are only adding it to iPlayer as it is broadcast. How very quaint and retro.

Tickled pink to hear that @barleyhallyork.bsky.social has received a prestigious Visit England 'Welcome' Accolade (one of only two awarded in Yorkshire), which means visitors are made to feel genuinely welcome. (I don't think I was personally mentioned in the citation but...well...you know).

Fortnum & Mason placing advertisements in commercial breaks on the television? Good lord, how very infra dig.

Had a marvellous evening yesterday listening to @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social talking here in York, thanks to Toppings. (Very much looking forward to the HUGE new branch of Toppings opening here next year; I fear I might actually take up residence).

Just seen a café on Instagram promoting its parkin as 'freshly baked'. I'm guessing the person doing the social media doesn't also do the baking, or know about parkin.

As a TV licence payer I would like to give the BBC my permission to say fuck off to Trump.

Starting the day over on Instagram blocking a couple of chaps who turned up in a female stand-up's replies, agreeing with each other that 'women aren't funny'. I rarely block on Instagram as my account there is essentially for business, but I'm happy to make exceptions.

Reading this from @mikeachim.bsky.social has left me with a strange urge to either put the heating on or go back to bed, or both. But don't let that put you off; I heartily recommend reading it, if only so you can count your blessings afterwards.

Definitely worth taking a chance and risking your hard-earned £0.00.

We’re here again today.

The 1980s have just dropped through my letterbox in the shape of an Avon catalogue which the note says will be collected on Saturday. My reaction is a mix of astonishment and amusement but also pity for the poor sap who has been told that trudging around like this is the path to riches. I mean...FFS

I have just cried at the John Lewis ad. I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant and I've had my flu and covid jabs. I must just be tired.

Saw an American post about how the pandemic 'brought out the worst in people'. This apparent difference in national experience really took me aback, and I've probably been overthinking it, but is there something in the cultural memory of Blitz Spirit affecting how people responded here? 🤷‍♀️

Had a conversation about Claudia Winkleman's hair with my hairdresser this afternoon. She tells me industry knowledge is that that amazing gloss is the result of an arsenal of very expensive products, and not just Head & Shoulders after all. Who'd have thought it??

The first layer of a new reduction print always looks a bit rubbish. At least mine do. I have to keep the faith...

Brave writing from Tim.

I am increasingly finding the printing bit of my work (as opposed to the drawing or carving), which involves standing for a couple of hours at a time, is giving me lower back pain. I might have to develop a printmaking method you can do lying down.

What a difference is made by the prize pot going to charity. It makes the non-celeb version look quite nasty really. #CelebrityTraitors

“Many people are saying this…”

*Brenda from Bristol GIF*

Newsletter out this morning - a bit of York, an offer for previous customers and a new print.

Like I said. *sigh*

If I'm honest, I have done very little my way.

I've been watching the GBBO final on +1 but can now risk looking at social media again. And breathe.

Opening this weekend - York Printmakers at Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, York. Various printmakers, including me, will be there in person to chat to visitors at the formal opening Sat 8th Nov 11am-2pm. Gallery is open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

JORVIK Viking Festival 2026! 🔥 The Vikings will return to York from 16th-22nd February 🥳 Tickets for our main events are available to purchase now ⬇️ www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk #Vikings #JORVIK #Festival #York

Ah yes, the traditional All Souls' Day fireworks.

Taken from Facebook, but I love this. This is how to do diplomacy.

Here in Yorkshire we of course use rhubarb, hence 'barb-tats', as famously referenced in the traditional song "On Ilkley Moor".

Obligatory Sunday morning repost of small price reduction ending tonight

The first concert I ever went to was the Boomtown Rats. They've just started their 50th anniversary tour.

What a great idea. I didn't know about this but will try to get on a tour. I hope new people can be found to take it over when the current guides graduate and move on next year www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are used to ads saying prices as digits (eg seven nine nine) so they don't sound like real money, but I've just noticed a Currys ad does this and then states all discounts as a sum of money (eg five hundred pounds). Cynical bastards. Yes, yes I know, I shouldn't be surprised.

No trick-or-treaters for the last few years so I haven't bought any sweets as we end up eating them. This means I am now channelling my inner Hodges, just in case. PUT THAT LIGHT OUT.

Remembering the year a lone teenage trick-or-treater turned up at the door on 30th October. When we told him it wasn't Halloween he said "Yeah but I'm going out tomorrow". (We told him to piss off).

Instagram keeps showing me reels of people dancing to The Fate of Ophelia... and to be honest I'm totally OK with that.