Why doesn't anyone go on Mastermind with a specialist subject of "Questions where the answer is always 'Pass'"?

I took a leaf out of @mirandakeeling.com 's book today and observed a sunbathing Red Admiral. If you've not read her books or signed up for her patreon, you're missing our on a mindfulness masterclass.

In memory of my Dad on what would have been his birthday, I've done some railway modelling and built a kit of hut. The wood at the front is how it comes and the built hut is in front of the box. Happy birthday old man.

Well, my lucks in in 2026! I'm still eating my Christmas chocs and found a winning voucher in my celebrations. I was so excited until if found out what I won...

Happy New Year. I hope 2026 is kind to you all, my Bluesky buddies.

Happy New Year's Eve, especially to the United Utilities workers that are currently fixing the mains burst that left me without running water.

Just putting it out there that Theakston's Nowt Peculiar is a superb non-alcoholic real ale. That is all.

@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social I saw this and thought of you.

Merry Christmas. I hope you've found some welcome surprises in your stockings.

I've been screwing all weekend. My expert level flat-pack assembly has been well and truly utilised.

This may be TMI, but as I get older, I appreciate my long nosed pliars' ability to easily remove nasal and ear hairs. Much more efficient than tweezers.

Treated myself to some cordial today and reminded myself of the delights of hot Vimto. Just what I needed.

My home office window overlooks school playing fields. It amazes me when they decide to cut the grass...on the AstroTurf pitches.

@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social I've treated myself to a full four fingers in your honour. That's a KitKat for anyone getting other thoughts!

This week I'm launching "The Big Green Books 500 Club". It's a pretty simple plan, but with your help, we can start to regularly send £500 of books into schools who need them. It costs just £1 a week. Here's the plan. biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo... Please share (and join!) Thanks.

Hey. This is a late night soft launch I'm starting a thing called the "Big Green Books 500 Club". It's a thing where, with your help, we can regularly get £500 of books into schools who need them. It costs just £1 a week. Here's the plan. biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo... Please share.

Happy birthday to the fabulous Simon @biggreenbooks.bsky.social I hope your candles are presented on a wheel of cheese.

I can strongly recommend Simon's service. I'm currently on my second subscription and his choices never disappoint.

INTRODUCING. The Big Green Book Club Taster, If you like the idea of joining The Big Green Book Club, but aren't sure if you want to commit to 3, 6 or 12 months, you can now try it out for one month. I'll choose a book just for you, based on stuff you enjoy. Just £12. tinyurl.com/49tjtc3c

@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social hope you'll be entering

I've just found a pair of socks (clean and hole free) that I've been wearing for the past 30 years (first worn in high school). #AgeVerification

The easiest age verification is to ask someone to use a landline or write a cheque. I would also add programme a VCR if I could remember how. But the thing about the Internet is that using a VPN on a server abroad will be a really easy way to bypass age verification.

Ooh, I forgot that it was tonight. Please buy loads of tickets even though it'll dilute my chances of winning (or because it will)!

Hello. I'm doing another raffle. You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. All the money raised is going on books for two wonderful schools. Tickets are just £2 each Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... PLEASE Repost (ta).

Superb commission received from @craftyglassldn.bsky.social which I can now reveal (as was an anniversary gift for my better half).

Delighted to have received signed copy 1/200 of @mirandakeeling.com new book, thanks to the wonderful dedication of @biggreenbooks.bsky.social

Thinking of all those that are remembering their dad today and all the shared good times.

Knock, knock. It's the postman with a very efficient delivery direct from @biggreenbooks.bsky.social - do support indie bookshops.

Latest blog: Permission granted: Losing patience being the perfect patient dontbelievehype.co.uk/covid-%26-va... It's about perfectionism in chronic illness and why aiming for "good enough" can be helpful, spurred by a conversation I had with someone about diet

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social I wonder if anyone would like a copy on me for #buyastrangerabook day

Uber for @shewithcapitalv.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

As the day draws to a close, So sadly must my prose. Mistress V, I have to say, I hope you've had a brilliant day. @shewithcapitalv.bsky.social

Superb service from @biggreenbooks.bsky.social getting my copy of @katecherrell.bsky.social 'so debut novel before publication day!

@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social chimney watch is over. You can make a fresh cup of tea now.

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social I'll buy someone a copy of @katecherrell.bsky.social 's debut novel for #buyastrangerabook day

Princess would like to share how enjoyable the woods were today.

Free book. Don't be shy.

I’m gonna be adding a new section to my shop of ‘ready to ship’ pieces! The selection will be more limited than the rest of the shop but these pieces will be available for same day or next day dispatch ♥️ and it will be ever changing!

A @craftyglassldn.bsky.social original taking pride of place on my tree. Really superb craft work. Merry Christmas all.

Starting my somewhat different advent calendar today.

THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP I'll match you up with someone with similar book tastes I'll post you both a book before Christmas that I think you'll enjoy (+ choc & tea!) You can then read the book & chat with your new book buddy! Just £15 MORE DETAILS HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php

IT'S THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP You let me know what kinda stuff you like reading I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!) Read & chat with your book buddy Just £15 DETAILS HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php