Heh.

Tango wishes you a Merry Christmas. Claws in pyjama pants not included.

Far out, 5 more days of work this year for me. Today was a cluster fuck of bullshit.

I love this time of year. The garden is full of flowers, and yesterday I did the tiny flower thing. These flowers are in a violet vase, that was my mother's. This vase is very old, and I treasure it.

So, trees are so important, eh? My son fell off a cliff in Leigh last Thursday. He managed to grab onto a tree. That tree saved his life. He does have a rotator cuff injury, and is bloody sore, but...

Friday car wash day.

The son had his nose repair surgery today. He was a bit "stoned" when we visited him, but remarkably unmarked with no bruising.

We all have that work colleague that comes into work and is dramatic fake coughing. Yes darling, we know you won't be in tomorrow. Let's hope I don't catch your cough too.

So, is this cray? The doctor owner is away in France, 4 weeks. He's emailed our manager to make sure The Receptionist has the radio on. Guys, it has not been on. Calm and quiet, and happiness. Happy punters. Happy receptionist. And fork, he needs a life!

This weather is wild! Sunburnt yesterday, and saturated by the downpour today.

The sea is warm, can confirm; Orewa beach in New Zealand. Sorry to taunt you, my English friends.

30 + 7 years, innit.

Tash is enjoying not being tied down by a horrible screaming child. And also the twins. #TheArchers

It's bad when you are job hunting, you put a lot of effort in, and then suddenly realise, large companies are often phishing for candidates, and the role you apply for may not actually exist.

This is how I’m gonna look every time someone dislikes one of my posts.

Big day. A second interview, after my work day. I think it went okay? Who knows! What a wild few weeks it's been. I am so freaking tired.

Moo.

It's been a busy weekend. Yesterday's pig on the spit went well, and today's one was even better. And that's the end of the porky adventures for us. It's been fun to experience piglets too. Moo is tired. Moo lie down now.

Give a man a fish and someone with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about people getting free handouts. Teach a man to fish? Yeah, that person with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about that too.

Tango cat was dropped off to the taxidermy guy this morning. He's going to be stuffed. Too much meowing early hours and pillow trotting, and I am a tiger too! I am ded. The little shit.

Hey, thanks for your ears, and support guys. I really appreciate it.

I had another interview today. I am so freaking exhausted. I cried when I chatted to the husband as I drove home. The location is too far away. God, the guys that write up the job adverts need a kick up the arse!

Moo.

Can Pip leave please? #TheArchers

There’s nothing more poignant than the funeral of a non speaker nobody had heard of a month ago. #thearchers

I am so over this shitty story. We cannot be expected to give a shit about someone who didn't exist two weeks ago and is now suddenly the whole focus. It's just bad writing. #TheArchers

My team on here, please can you encourage me to hand in my resignation tomorrow. I am so unhappy here, age 59. My husband earns good money, but my money comes in handy too.

When mum was too sick to talk I used to read to her from this book. I think it’s time to read to Tony so he’s hearing my voice.

Foots!

Moo.

The annual in the car photo of off to the Halloween party we go.

A young lad today took the corner at ours a bit fast, car on it's roof. He survived it. I told him to go buy a Lotto ticket.

I went to my gorgeous friend's 60th birthday party last night. It was such fun to get glammed up. I love her parties so much! Happy birthday Elaine.

Happy birthday Jude. Mother is 88 years old today. Such a good age! My brother so kindly tried to get us into a video call happy birthday moment with Jude this afternoon, but she was too deep in sleep. This photo is a favourite of mine from few years ago.

Moo.

In fact he thought it was OK because Alice is an alcoholic. And that's obviously so much worse than being a dishonest, lying little thug who put people's lives in danger. #TheArchers

At this point they could reveal that Vince is actually Nigel, hideously disfigured in the fall and after years of plastic surgery, is back to woo Elizabeth and wreck revenge on Lillian and Linda who he blames for the accident, and I would just shrug and go along with it. #TheArcher

Holy, it was good to have sunshine today. I need sunshine.

Yes your taxes should support disabled people. They should support homeless people. They should support those living in poverty, children and the elderly. This is literally the purpose of taxes, and I would far rather support those who need it than continue to enrich the elite.

Because when you break fundamental things, it takes decades to recover.

School night aka work tomorrow. Give me strength.

The cheek of this cat, using my arm as his foot rest and my belly as his mattress. Cat ownership.

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

I was an 18 year old on the benefit. I’d crashed out of school with 4 school cert subjects, and living away from home. I was applying for any admin job I could, and sent myself on a computer course to certify skills I already had. I needed a leg up, a hand from up the ladder, not a push backwards.