I also want to say thank you to the person who introduced me to the French word 'beaucoup' this year. It means a lot.

Word of the day, should you be feeling a little huffish, is ‘apanthropy’ (18th century): a love of solitude and the desire to be away from other people.

CAT FUD

This has proved quite popular so I’ve added some more tickets for the show on Sunday!

One more chance to see my show - online! ko-fi.com/s/3c9776c027 Pls share!

When my wife told me Scandinavian languages don't have the letter 'R' I immediately thought: No way!

My online show is now onsale! Your last chance to see my tour show live - from the comfort of your own home. This Sunday 7th December at 7pm. See you there! Tickets are available here: ko-fi.com/s/3c9776c027

I once tweeted this "Aha! GOTCHA! Just spotted Wally in one of the crowd scenes in Émile Zola's ‘Germinal'.", which led to people spotting a series of appearances of Wally in various books. Wonderfully, author Matt Blakstad was on the final draft of a book, which he amended to include Wally.

Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.

A Great Tit imitating a bullet. This little chirper flew straight towards the camera. #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography

Meet Pete the cat, my studio assistant. According to him, he’s in charge of picking and packing, stocktaking, order wrapping and logistics management. Pete says I’d be nothing without him. He might be right.

Ah why not? Here's another Barn Owl picture I have taken. This beauty was flying right towards me. #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife

Jesus fucken Christ. I ordered some undercrackers, lads. Nothing came. No despatch email, no delivery confirmation, nothing. So today I check tracking online. Evri "delivered" them to my side garden (just chucked randomly). AND THEN THE FOXES THE FOXES (breathe) ATE MY FUCKEN PANTS

Hard times spreading just like the flu / Watch out homeboy don’t let it catch you

Dane has a favourite TV show, has worked out how to completely unplug the Playstation (and the controllers) AND eject a disc from it. Fitzwilliam doesn't even know we *have* a TV. You don't have to ask which one is which, do you?

I bought one of those self-assembly bird tables a while back. The lazy bastards haven't even opened the box, all they've done is shit on it.

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

One of the hardest things to do when you're in crisis is reaching out to someone. It's also one of the bravest things you can do. You've got this. #WorldMentalHealthDay

Until now, I’ve never worked out where the long-gone Glasgow St Enoch station used to be…. It’s changed a bit! (Photo on left from www.glasgowhistory.com/st-enoch-squ...)

As part of the Woodland Trust’s photo exhibition at the Countdown to COP30, Alastair goes behind the scenes at the National History Museum to reveal - and explain - his favourite tree. 🌲 Spoiler: it’s in Scotland.

Fabulous game! The replies 😹 also now Saturday morning listening to forgotten music!

It’s early but… My Christmas wrap is now available to pre-order www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet. After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵

"You're gonna need a bigger bookshelf" The Very Hungry Great White Shark is available now! www.lulu.com/shop/happy-t...

Right. A bit more about what we’re up to. Would love feedback, do stick a comment at the end. And do please consider signing up to find out more www.thenerve.news open.substack.com/pub/broligar...

This only happens to you once

Dear followers, can you please help me with a little experiment.🙏 I have new 'real time analytics' in my online shop, meaning I can see live visitors & the country they're visiting from. 😀 Please click this link.. no need to buy anything!😊❤️ carlbovis.com/shop-3 🐦

bond girls but they’re also muppets: thread

Folks in the Raleigh area: IS THIS YOUR VERY SWEET CAT? We think he's around 6mo old and he is simply too well behaved, socialized/friendly, and in too good condition to not have been taken care of by people. Found in the southeast area, near Dutchman Creek. We're getting him checked for a chip!

It's been a really tough year for my little business. By far the lowest takings since I started it back in 2019. I've had so many loyal customers over the years, if you're one of them, THANK YOU! ❤️ Will soldier on and hope things pick up soon. 🤞🐦😊 www.carlbovis.com/shop-3

Someone lay on my fresh towels earlier couldn’t possibly go for a shower!

Trapped by a sleeping cat. Happy #Caturday

Caledonian Sleeper have an offer on for Autumn/Winter on their Highlands routes: www.sleeper.scot/200/. Might be the time to try out the sleeper! More about the sleeper at www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...

Tbaqaok (verb): to cheat at Scrabble

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How embarrassing. #cats #kittens #caturday

Sting like a ...not a bee. This is a Four-spotted Velvet Ant. Yeah, but it's not an ant either. Velvet Ants are actually solitary wasps. They are supposed to have one of the most painful stings in Florida. I have seen the more common all orange Velvet Ants, but not these. #macro #insect

People can be sniffy about US remakes of UK shows, but you've got to admit that Speed is a much better proposition than On The Buses.

Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday Instead of thinking about solving your whole life you just think about adding additional good things? One item at a time Just let your pile of good things grow

You used to get more crisps in your crisps #sad

Last days of summer scenes, Kenai River Alaska.

Out-youthed by Marks & Spencer. A new low.

Boss Babe Ginger! Intimidation factor is off the charts!

If you’re wilting in the sun, and feeling it’s just too hot to cook, #RecipeOfTheDay is your friend and your saviour! It’s my Watermelon and Feta Salad, bringing juicy sweetness matched with enlivening saltiness and sharpness: www.nigella.com/recipes/wate...

Crikey! Rory's Aussie accent... is there anything he can’t do? 🇦🇺

I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!

Happy World Rain Day! It’s raining… – Cats and dogs (English) – Old ladies and sticks (Welsh) – Like a pissing cow (French) – As from Esteri’s ass (Finnish) – Penguins headfirst (Uruguayan Spanish) – Pilot whales (Faroese) – Chair legs (Greek) – Wheelbarrows (Czech) – Men (hallelujah)

I’ve been working on some brand new t-shirt designs. 
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