Back in 1979, a young Richie met and had a book signed by the then Doctor Who, Tom Baker. A book that is still very much treasured today. Fast forward 47 years later, and a new autograph arrived this morning. Many thanks to Tom, and to @cygnusalphaevents.bsky.social, I absolutely love it. ❤️

CAMRA might have cancelled their beer festival but at Bromsgrove RfC the show will go on! Put the dates in your diary and join us for a weekend of family fun.

I've realised that I'm in the first Birmingham #Uncanny selfie taken by @dannyrobins.bsky.social on 1st March 2026😎. I knew taking that badly-drawn yellow circle to the theatre would pay off in the end! 🎉🎉

Had a great afternoon at #Uncanny Fear of the Dark in Birmingham. I know what I saw 😁 Tickets booked for Uncannycon too.

Hmmm 🤔 The last time I went out to see a standup comedy show, I was one of the acts. I think I need to sort some tickets out. 😁

Made it for our annual trip to Birmingham. Actually did an element of pre-planning 😁 🍻🍻

Watching England v New Zealand on the big screen ahead of today's Worcester v Nottingham match at Sixways Stadium. Spoiler: there's also beer 😁 🏉🍻

Isn't a live action version of Bagpuss just "The Repair Shop"? 🤔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Uh oh... #bg3 #baldursgate3

The YouTube algorithm knows music @andyboing.com 😎

and in other news: middle-aged man buys a hat.

Well, I got myself some new ink yesterday: I've gone for an Ensō design 😎 Big shout out and many thanks to Dean from the Maxx Tattoo Studio, Bromsgrove. I absolutely love it 😁

Because some damn fool asked, here's a thread about Baxter. This was taken on the day I brought home Baxter and threw away all hope of an easy life. Look at him. Absolutely irresistible. And that's how they get you, the utter bastards

I made a video of part of my stroll into work this sunny UK morning. No commentary, just enjoy the walk and the birdsong. youtu.be/3Ife31BI0t0?...

William Shakespeare Born 23 April 1564 Died 23 April 1616 Safe to say that if he was still alive today, he'd be dead.

Waht with time ticking on, I thought it would be a good incentive to draw up a Bucket List. This is what I've got so far:

I think the problem with having nothing to do all day is that it takes all day to do it 🤔

I'll write a haiku Doesn't seem too difficult. Shit! Ran out of syl

Has photo taken with props and green screen at #Runefest2025 Aims for: Lets try and look a bit moody and menacing with this godsword over my shoulder. Achieves: Nurse! He's out of bed again...

I'm at Runefest!!

This is still my favourite strip from the Perry Bible Fellowship. pbfcomics.com/comics/bette... Probably explains why I wasn't allowed to be a child psychologist 😈

Evenin' @watsoncomedian.bsky.social In case you'd not spotted Bromsgrove Atrix has reopened. Sadly went into administration during the first Covid lockdown, is now back up and running. I guess it's way too late for this tour. It'd be brilliant to see you back in Bromsgrove again. All the best! 👍

Action shot from today's match between @bromsgroverugby.bsky.social and Syston. Bromsgrove convert the penalty to go 3-0 up. Photo taken using the little known I-hope-this-turns-out-adequate-as-the-sun-is-in-my-eyes technique.

well these two unrelated posts lined up quite nicely...

*Eventually* saw this prompt on the Windows 10 version of File Explorer. I hope the dev received the assistancve they needed.

Ok... So, I've bought an electric blanket and it's bloody brilliant. Does that make me officially old?

Sorting through my late father's box of old/obsolete UK coins, found this halfpenny piece struck during the reign of George II in 1743. The condition is kind of what you'd expect after 280-odd years, but still a find that put a smile on my face.

Overnight snow causes disruption in the UK. Looks like I'm working from home tomorrow. Won't be easy to dig the car out of this one. Stay safe everyone! #UKSnow

Well.... my X account is now an ex-account. I quite like it here 😍

Richie does some standup comedy! Here's the footage of my first ever standup comedy gig. Recorded at Artrix, Bromsgrove, UK on 25th October 2019. Thanks to Dan Hook for recording 👍 Enjoy! 😃 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p8e...