But ... I didn't even know Reform were out campaigning in supermarkets?! And at Christmas too? ( @reformexposed.bsky.social @snig.bsky.social @dailyherald.bsky.social @garygilligan.bsky.social @ottoenglish.bsky.social @splootman.bsky.social @kevbro1969.bsky.social @852dude.bsky.social )

Anas Sarwar blasts Reform UK mayoral candidate Chris Parry over 'vile' social media posts

Reform UK Led Council Care Home Closures Under threat: Derbyshire: 8 Lancashire: 10 We need to talk about Reform UK Councils and their ability to provide care services. #ReformDoesntCare

That must be Reform UK policy, they are planning the same in Lancashire.

Merry Christmas, every buddy!!! #xmas #dogsofbluesky #dogs #terriers #happyholidays

Happy Christmas to readers. I hope all's ⛲with you e.g. @doodleslave.bsky.social @rewhatevering.bsky.social @lomelindi12.bsky.social @snig.bsky.social @simonpease.bsky.social @lproulx.bsky.social @pao14.bsky.social @dutchpendergrass.bsky.social @adventuresofskye.bsky.social @peytonreads.bsky.social

"Eight pieces of …" ( #jazzsky series 35) "Jazz" outside "Jazz" #1: You've Got Something There (Fulton Allen*) *"Blind Boy Fuller": vcl & 1st g ?Sonny Jones: 2nd g George Washington ("Bull City Red"): wshbrd👍 Memphis, 12 July 1939 "Man, this world is a turnip patch! EVERYBODY's picking salad!"

He's making his travels! He's on his way! 👏👏👏👏🥳💜🌻🎄🎅❄️ www.noradsanta.org/en/map

@mesnilman.bsky.social Odd, the mention of Chris Rea just the other day ... *sigh*

Special request from dear fren @applepasta.bsky.social for the Vince Guaraldi Trio with "Linus and Lucy" on #paws4music 💜🌻🎅🎄🥰🎶 youtu.be/x6zypc_LhnM?...

I’m helping Dad clean the kitchen 🐾😃 #DogsOfBluesky #LakelandTerrier #Dogs

Me and Big Ted are Snoopyvising the move packing! 🐾😃

Archie says… ‘Always look after your Elephant!’ 🐘🏍️😃

ALMOST got it!!!! 100th jump is the charm? #dogsofbluesky #dogs #lakelandterrier #play

Happy winter solstice, my frens! Today, we have the sun at its lowest point in the northern hemisphere! Some call this the shortest day of the year, but I prefer to think of it as the point where we're now going to start gaining daylight! Stay safe, stay warm, and stay hopeful! 💜🌻❄️❄️❄️🥰

@mesnilman.bsky.social Me laughing at someone who's just been Wham!med three times in a row ...

As many people might be doing other things from now on, just a quick message to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

It's the American Fascists cancelling Christmas by refusing to say Merry Christmas. Disgusting!

As expected 😒

19th December 2025 07.51 & 08.36

Solitude: One Spring Morning Acrylic www.mickoxley.com/product/orig... 25% of all original sales go to @newcastlefoodbank.org

Harold Land 🎂 #botd inspired listening. 1959 this. With the enigmatic Dupree Bolton on 🎺. You know, just some nice west coast cool jazz. Whispers, "...this ain't cool." 🔥🔥🔥 #jazzsky, #jazz, #nowplaying

“Of a Christmas Eve of a Friday, The piskies ‘ll ride beside ye!” www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/2016/12/17/a...

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💯%! 💜🌻🥰

Bahahaha 🤣🤣🤣💜🌻🥰☃️🎅🎄

@mesnilman.bsky.social @goakl.bsky.social @dasbarb.bsky.social @grumpygirdle.bsky.social ....

For acquaintances au Nord de l'Autre Bord @debbieohi.com @marymarymary.bsky.social @concernedcanadian.bsky.social @lproulx.bsky.social @richardbellavance.bsky.social @walks30.bsky.social This sounds 100% Old TO to me (1991). WRY lyrics. Ultra-multi-genre. If you hate pipes: not foregrounded!

For acquaintances au Nord de l'Autre Bord @adventuresofskye.bsky.social @brainchain.ca @fuzzywuzzyto.bsky.social @bellwhitworth.bsky.social @juliemoonthego.bsky.social @millymia8.bsky.social This sounds 100% Old TO to me (1991). WRY lyrics. Ultra-multi-genre. If you hate pipes: not foregrounded!

I'm 5 today!

One beach up - Clachtoll. There were some pretty big waves this morning. #Scotland #Clachtoll #WavePhotography

Also for @1musicaestranha.bsky.social @cabfet.bsky.social @massitrane.bsky.social @twjosealvarez.bsky.social‬ @xentakis.bsky.social (Solution of the puzzle is in the post after the attached one. The other referred-to track is John Coltrane's "Song of the Underground Railroad", shared yesterday.)

Test Q for Switched-On Ppl e.g. @dutchpendergrass.bsky.social @lproulx.bsky.social @russjazz.bsky.social @ismua.bsky.social @dasbarb.bsky.social @brainchain.ca @snig.bsky.social Aside from tp/ts/bars/d & dynamism! What might Coltrane's "Song of the Underground Railroad" have in common with this?

+4/4 @tonnielles.bsky.social @snig.bsky.social - has a msg! @ailsalaing.bsky.social @brainchain.ca @callymeg.bsky.social @chrismo.bsky.social @dasbarb.bsky.social @dindin6.bsky.social @eeeeaaaa.bsky.social @lillieg.bsky.social @sce007.bsky.social @yogurtpony.bsky.social @ismua.bsky.social

+4/4 @mole9.bsky.social @pgnx.bsky.social @rogerday.bsky.social @simonperkins.bsky.social @hellojansen.com @hotcornet.bsky.social @hungryforsound.bsky.social @abzulooks.bsky.social @cerapio.bsky.social @adybee.bsky.social @avantgardening.pl @pascalr57.bsky.social @centeanes.bsky.social

+4/4 @kinetograph.bsky.social @steveprime.bsky.social @starmalachite.bsky.social @casura.bsky.social @imwald67.bsky.social @jazzfunde.bsky.social @sandrojanssen.com @nimzoindisch.bsky.social @nekomatic.bsky.social @nephritescarab.bsky.social @nojustdan.bsky.social @mattmoo16.bsky.social

+4/4 @fuzzywuzzyto.bsky.social @lproulx.bsky.social @richardbellavance.bsky.social @walks30.bsky.social @1musicaestranha.bsky.social @cabfet.bsky.social @massitrane.bsky.social @twjosealvarez.bsky.social‬ @xentakis.bsky.social @lomquiche.bsky.social @localpatchclub.bsky.social @lipotidae.bsky.social

+4/4 @dutchpendergrass.bsky.social - unissued at time! @grbenny.bsky.social‬ @kevinmac27.bsky.social @mfhiatt.bsky.social @chrisnoto.bsky.social @muz4now.com @natecrowder.bsky.social @oldnavyguy.bsky.social @pnwdreadpirate.bsky.social @rickmclaughlin.com @russjazz.bsky.social @te-kanawa.bsky.social

Thought for @goakl.bsky.social @mesnilman.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @dasbarb.bsky.social @fredboycott.bsky.social @adamchapman.bsky.social @jackiecarroll.bsky.social @robinblincowe.bsky.social @mbenato.bsky.social To quote the Sage of Horsford: C'mon Ben, you're better than that! BRAINS!

What was grim about Ben's words after T2: how he managed to echo an oaf like Lol Fox ("worst GRINDR bio ever") Yes: spent after a 2nd debacle. But I hope he sees for all the sinew & character needed, it's not a virility test. Application of skills? Resourceful nous?? *Apt & workable strategies*?!

Mood enhancer from the inspirational Nora, @lomelindi12.bsky.social @avantgardening.pl @doodleslave.bsky.social @snig.bsky.social ...

My heart sinks when I get the order confirmation and the dreaded words 'will be delivered by Evri'. But only after I've placed the order .. grrr.

A lovely tree in the Coulin Estate; such a stunning place. #Scotland #NWHighlands #Coulin #CanonR5ii

Re-posting for #ShareMondays2025 :)

The world has gone mad so here’s some Flintstones with flaming sousaphone. Band is me, Jake Chapman, Josh Starkman and David Silverman!

Marilyn Mazur (1955–2025) – Die mit Miles tanzte Ein Nachruf von Angela Ballhorn. www.jazz-fun.de/jazz-news/ma...

BREAKING: The Tommyrobbingson/ReformUK Patriotic Union has formally proscribed a list (att'd) of seasonal songs banned to punters, as they fail to mention the word "Christmas" Punters grassed using a listed song will be harried as "degenerate" & fined double their punting fee ... > (ctd) 2

He was a mensch. His memory is a blessing.

In the "Pieces of Eight" confessional. ... Possibly of interest also to @tonnielles.bsky.social @dasbarb.bsky.social @brainchain.ca @walks30.bsky.social @russjazz.bsky.social @avantgardening.pl @doodleslave.bsky.social @ismua.bsky.social @yogurtpony.bsky.social @grbenny.bsky.social ~ ~ ~?

@lproulx.bsky.social @dutchpendergrass.bsky.social @chrismo.bsky.social @dasbarb.bsky.social @snig.bsky.social Re #jazzsky "Pieces of Eight"! I take time & pleasure choosing & compiling them: to be multifarious in era, style, culture, personnel. (3 baritones?: 4, 5, 6 :D ) ~ And try to tag wisely.