2nd day in a row I've been invited to an ad-hoc meeting with an upset bloke. Once again he used bad language expressing his outrage and contempt seeing the upcoming baseball games appearing on the Windows start menu. Today, I said I get news about Strictly but give no shits. Just deal with it 😅🤣

Instead of my customary Wednesday trip to the mall for lunch and other errands, it will be delayed until later for gift shopping, etc. I will use the clean gym soon. I vowed to use the gym for as many hours as I watch football each week. Twas one reason why I didn't watch the Spurs last night. 😅

A mate messaged saying he stopped seeing some guy because he repeatedly urinated in the shower after being politely asked not to do so in the stall. He found it disgusting.

I'm firing up the charcoal Weber because it is a balmy 7C, but dry at Chez Ashby. I'm going to prepare epic cheeseburgers for dinner. Also, I'm grilling heaps of tomatoes, onions, garlic and chillies for a spicy sauce to accompany the chips. The secret ingredient is Maggi. What are you eating? 😀

Good afternoon, #bluesky. Today is 1 December. On this day in 1801, Beethoven’s landlord filed a noise complaint because he kept slamming piano keys during the night. The complaint survives in Vienna’s municipal archive. It is, of course, written in very angry, very flowery German.

A snack to accompany the fine wine from Spain. 150c for 12 minutes

The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025: the list revealed I am surprise to find two from Sussex, England but only one from the whole of Australia. Saying that, the Nyetimber is a fine drop. #winesky www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News...

Geezus, Tina Arena (an Aussie) is performing on Star Academy. I thought she was dead.

We're back at Chez Ashby in time to watch the live elimination on Star Academy. To be fair, I'd rather watch this and drink wine instead of being stressed and upset about the Tottenham - Fulham match! @tottenhamhotspur.com

Good news coming out of Australia for a change. Anthony Albanese marries Jodie Haydon in top-secret wedding amid tight security www.news.com.au/national/pol...

Called into Susie's Saloon for a customary 5:00 PM beverage. What a cool place. Sports screens and good music. Shopping with the posh boy is thirsty and tiring work!

We are out shopping. Called into a shop that appeared to be geared toward babies, the posh lad quizzed the lady for ideas about what to buy his baby brother for Xmas. Something practical. Not clothes. He purchased a night light.

James Bulger killer could be ‘living as a woman in Australia' www.news.com.au/lifestyle/ja...

Someone drank too much pirate juice and then threw up. Then he couldn't get up the stairs and fell on his arse. It wasn't me 😅

About to venture out for supplies. We've devised a special menu for tonight's "Black Friday" doo. “Marked Down Mojito” Mojito but dyed dark with activated charcoal (safe, tasteless, looks cool) “Midnight Madness Punch” Dark rum + cola + lime + blackberries. + Turkey curry! 😅

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One hour until the turkey appears and rests. Brined, soaked in milk, garlic under its skin, and cloves. Sausages in its cavity. Heaps of wine and banter, a true American #thanksgiving in Amsterdam! 😅 I fucking sweating it is 25c in this gaff. More wine!

The quack prescribed antibiotics because I have a bacterial infection. I've not been on antibiotics for 10 years! Anyway, he said I can enjoy knock-off drinks, but not three bottles of wine, LOL. Little does he know! Now for the he-said-she-said and Thanksgiving cooking for a table of four. 😅

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Before I visit the quack (I've been gassy for days), taking advantage of my expensive health insurance, I am researching different ways to prepare the turkey section I purchased for #thanksgiving I bought a potato masher too. It is all about the gravy.

What a football shitshow. I am leaving as a passenger on the Scoot. Up youse @tottenhamhotspur.com @fcbayernmunich.bsky.social I give no shits about Liverpool but I didn't want them to lose too! SHIT!

Sadly, we were warned for shouting bad language at the televisions. Who cares? Bloody @tottenhamhotspur.com and @fcbayernmunich.bsky.social get your act together FFS!

@tottenhamhotspur.com SCORE!

Finally Archie Gray was put on. We've got this @tottenhamhotspur.com

Madness at the half Paris SG - Tottenham = drawn Arsenal - Bayern = drawn Liverpool - Eindhoven = drawn It is chaos at the sports bar in Amsterdam FML, I love it! @tottenhamhotspur.com

We are at Chez Ashby. I'm preparing a bonkers sauce and pre-gaming before the forthcoming Paris Saint‑Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur match tonight. Prepped to roast garlic when I hear the most ridiculous television show streaming. He's watching a daft French TV show called "Star Academy", I hate it! 🤣

The blokes at Inveraray castle have nothing to do with that 😅

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Nearly two hours of he-said-she-said and deliberations about where to spend Christmas and NYE. Thank gawd for beer at the cute café 😆

There is an option to enjoy Christmas in Australia this year. My beloved is sorting out the pros and cons, and whether disappointing the Sussex crowd would be worth it. No pressure. Xmas in a pool? MCG Cricket? NYE Sydney fireworks. Trip to Hobart (to go to MONA) and heaps of seafood? Decisions! 😅

Waiting for a meeting to start, a guy asked me if I eat crickets and scorpions. No, I haven't. I don't know *anyone* who eats crickets and scorpions. It seems that what happens on "I'm a Celeb Get Me Outta Here" to some appears like everyday life in Australia. I said I ate sheep's brain in Spain. 😅

I submitted my letter of resignation for a job I actually like in favour of an opportunity in the new year with trusted characters and more money. With Reeves in my pocket, the Dutch government, auto insurance, bills and everything else, I need every bloody quid and euro. Sold to the highest bidder!

Richarlison! @tottenhamhotspur.com Finally!

OH NO @tottenhamhotspur.com It's time for a leak and another round. Thanks for showing up!

Van de Ven was nutmegged! 😅 @tottenhamhotspur.com

Eze isn't the King... the King is Willem-Alexander. The King is Charles III. 😅 Arsenal is so bad, they need to amp up the supporters. During a derby! 😅 @tottenhamhotspur.com Who can take them seriously other than Piers Morgan?

The dreaded car insurance renewal is coming. The wonderful insurer invited me to renew my existing policy at 2x the cost of last year (all up for 2x human beings) so I went to the Meerkat and asked for competitive quotes. I laughed for five minutes straight. 🤣 It limits time in Europe too!! Go Girl!

We braved the sleet on the scooter for fun drinks. The most important football match is coming up soon. Hated Arsenal versus the amazing Spurs. Foul weather will never get in the way of this match at the boozer. Come on @tottenhamhotspur.com no pressure! 😀

It may be 1 °C outside with snow predicted, but it is as hot as hell in this apartment. I'm wearing shorts and a singlet. My pits are sweating! I may be attacked if I dare adjust the heating. I control the A/C in the summer, so I reckon it is only fair. 😅

Happy Saturday, #bluesky. Today is 22 November. On this day in 1963, not only was John F. Kennedy assassinated, but author C.S. Lewis (of The Chronicles of Narnia) also died. Some say Test #cricket also died today after the first #Ashes match wrapped up on Day 2 in Perth with a surprise Aussie win.

The Morning Show Season 4 Best season yet (Seasons 2 and 3 were meh). Great News, it was renewed for Season 5. Now to take on Pluribus S01E03 + E04 Bring it on. #fridaynightviewing

Look at the posh ducks showing off.

Over and out: The working week is over. I'm about to enjoy a knock-off drink. It will be a quiet night in the gaff with the dodgy weather forecast, I reckon. Might catch up on Pluribus and the finale of The Morning Show. Not Channel 7 Sunrise. If you know, you know. 😅 What about you?

The first day of the #ashes cricket test is super bonkers.

Uber wanted 40€ for a 6 minute ride. Bugger that so we took the Scoot. Nearly froze to death because it is 1c, but all is now great at the Chinese place. Peking duck get in me! What are you eating tonight?

Good morning, #bluesky. Today is 20 November. On this day in 1933, the "Lizard Baby Hoax" began. In Tennessee, a woman claimed she gave birth to a human-lizard hybrid and charged admission for locals to see it. People queued around the block. It was a rubber toy from the local five-and-dime shop. 😂

Last week, I set up a mining honeypot at work and discovered a few Bitcoin mining rigs running in the dead of night. I moved them to an isolated VLAN and implemented QoS to allow them to function, but with minimal bandwidth. The late-night culprits (in IT) were identified. Power-theft. Unemployment.

It is Wednesday, so I have my set routine. Drive to the lovely mall. Drop off and collect dry cleaning. Buy some goods. Eat a herring sandwich. Chat with the fishmonger. Catch up on the outrageous news of the World. The usual.

Happy Wednesday, #bluesky, today is 19 November. On this day in 1990, Milli Vanilli Returned Their Grammy. Caught lip-syncing. Humiliated. Forced to hand the award back. A new level of pop culture embarrassment was born.

I've got some book-related updates #booksky My first book, Innocence Waning Part 1, is available this week on Amazon US/UK for $1/£1. Get it at: amazon.com/author/chezon The pre-release of Bull Shark (part 3) Chapter 35: Square Nabonnand is available at: bio.site/chezdon chezdon.co.uk