Buzz Aldrin, April 2026

The whole commentary team and Orion crew were desperately trying for a "One small step for (a) man..." soundbite on the rocket launch coverage last night. How tedious. It would've been miles better if one of the crew had exclaimed at the moment of launch "WOW! THIS IS FUCKING BRILLIANT!"

Have fun up there in space then.

If I was in that astronaut capsule for ages, I'd definitely need a wee.

Watching the space rocket launch. The commentator guy just said "...pulling Orion off..." I'm such a child.

Hadn't heard this before Ninja Kitteh's recommendation. It's a really solid album and just my kind of hip hop vibe.

Fuck it I just ordered the album on vinyl. Released later today. It's only money, right?

This is just beautiful! Flea like you've (probably) never heard him before. Makes me want to break out my old trumpet. I got to Grade 6 back in the day. Bet I can still play it.... youtu.be/fNRFKRlGles?...

Watched this great little documentary last night. Added to by the fact that the ACTUAL BAND it's about could not be arsed to be in it! I kinda like this for them. It'll be interesting to Brizzle folk. Unrelated but I'll be bingeing Blue Lines for the millionth time today. youtu.be/pt2e4wv7Q_o?...

Had a very good roast dinner this afternoon that I neither cooked, paid for nor washed up after. Winner.

Tea, toast (with jam) and this. Not a bad Sunday morning. youtu.be/ESDGZZds4eU?...

"There's no such thing as a free lunch." Well I'm going out for lunch today and am definitely not paying. So I call bullshit on that one.

Oh and the lad who got his cock out in Saltburn does a shit Brummie accent.

Watched half of that new Peaky Blinders film last night. It was naff. A weak plot desperately trying to massage life back into something that should have finished a long time ago. Don't bother.

Gonna tell my kids this was Han Solo and Chewbacca

Found out yesterday that some distant in-laws have family members who ACTUALLY wear tin foil hats. I genuinely thought this was always kind of a joke, but no. In a surprising turn of events, they are also both thick and racist.

Mrs Rich and I saw this in Brum last night and it was brilliant*! We had a fancy dinner at the theatre too so a lovely night was had all round. *once I'd figured out what the hell was going on, but that's always the way with the ballet

I didn't have enough Teenage Fanclub in my music collection so have rectified that state of affairs. Songs From Northern Britain Banwagonesque Grand Prix

Dennis Nilsen, 1983.

Bravo Kimi! The first of many I'm sure. Also best National Anthem in the world. #F1

US Supreme Commander, Arabian Gulf, 2026.

Project Hail Mary. Very, very good and a pretty decent adaptation of the book. Obvs they've truncated certain parts but it was still an excellent story and very funny. Great soundtrack too. Amaze!

Mowed the lawn like some kind of middle-class wanker. I hate lawns. Going to see Project Hail Mary later though, then out for a curry afterwards. I enjoyed the book so let's see if the film lives up to it.

If you recognise this tune within the first ten seconds, you're cool and we will definitely be friends. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJnH...

London people: Where's a decent place for lunch (with a client) somewhere not too far from Liverpool Street. Or that general area? I know round there pretty well from a geography POV but not many restaurants etc. And not the fucking Ivy because I might be paying!

The Captain of the Titanic, 1912.

Just put the bins out ready for the the morning, lads.

It's almost a shame when your debut album is so good that you never manage to top it. But nevertheless this is a stellar album. This morning is brought to you by Weezer, cashmere sweaters and green/yellow Adidas kicks. Weezer - Weezer (AKA The Blue Album)

Mrs Rich's latest "thing" is those mushroom powders you stir into your morning coffee. They're supposed to boost, energy, mood, mental clarity...blah blah blah. In reality I have just had one of the most disgusting tasting coffees of my life. Yuck. 1/10. Would not recommend.

Woooo get in! I know what I'm doing after yoga then. Bruce Lee - Fist of Fury

When your T-shirt, watch and kicks all got the memo.

Unleaded petrol has gone up about 8p per litre round here. Domestic heating oil (we’re not on the gas network) is almost double what it was back in Jan. How the hell does that work then?

Bloody immigrants. Coming over here and trying to save both our historic buildings and other people trying to do the same. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Happened upon this while having a coffee break just now. I love this song and this is better than the original. Enjoy. Johnny Marr - How Soon is Now youtu.be/mY8eKQFyRJk?...

If your answer to the question "What would Jesus Do?" is to bomb the shit out of defenceless people, you need to give your head a wobble. I don't give a shit how big your mega-church/televangelist ministry is, you don't know what you're talkng about.

Imagine if this F1 season goes to a last race, title decider again in Abu Dhabi. All of that excitement, the new rules AND Iranian drones to dodge too! It'll be like MarioKarts. (I'm going to hell for this one)

One of the best things about some of the later series of Shetland is the amount of Teenage Fanclub which gets played. Who knew? This was on the episode we watched last night. It's a beautiful little song. youtu.be/4jRmMeE8HtA?...

Happy International Women's Day to all of you lovely ladies. Now get the kettle on and the laundry done.

Looks like although the car rules have changed, Ferrari's approach to race strategy hasn't.

Up at 4am for the first F1 race of the season. This better be good!

Deleted the photo of me aged 4 because someone with whom I have absolutely no connection reposted it.

Thinking about college years in the 90s, I have playlist of that era and this just came up. Haven't heard it in ages. Great tune though! Eels - Novocaine for the Soul youtu.be/V2yy141q8HQ?...

Ibuprofen and chill, anyone?

100% of your money goes to the artists today guys. Support musicians, not streaming platforms.

My son's GF can squat 160kg (and deadlift 180kg)! Mrs Rich has just joined the gym so I showed her what this meant. Given that the empty squat bar was a workout for her (20kg) I think we can colour her impressed.

Last night Mrs Rich crocheted me a new woolly hat (in a couple of hours!) It's lovely but I did wonder when I'd get the chance to wear it. Seems the weather has me covered.

OK what's a really good film (on Netflix or Prime) that doesn't involve: - Americans running round with guns - Danny Dyer - Jason Statham (except Snatch) - Cockney gangsters - Crime families

Went to an exhibition on London today (a trade one, not an interesting artistic one) which was pretty mediocre. But I had an actual, sit-down Chinese for lunch. So I reckon that means I won lunchtime.

It's definitely a "two cups of tea" morning this morning. Trying to smile more (it's not a grimace, honestly!) Hope you all have peaceful and happy Tuesdays.

Sainsbury’s are doing a great deal on lamb this week.