Top Tip. Imposter Syndrome sufferers - keep a copy of the photo below for use in emergencies.

Here we go!

If you see this, post a concert photo you took.

The Unhelpful X-Men

The Jetsons lied to us

The anticipated email landed, I’ve sorted the paperwork and there’ll be a gig announcement at 10am on Thursday….

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At last, someone who takes their work seriously.

Bloody immigrants, coming over here and trying to to stop our cities from burning down… …big shout out to this gentleman for his efforts www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is the warning on the blood pressure monitor my dad just got. Exceptional work. Anybody know what the fuck it’s supposed to mean? Last line is especially ominous

If you are unsure of how to spell mnemonic, here is a handy mnemonic:

DON'T BUY TRAIN TICKETS IN ADVANCE! On 1 April, the government is quietly changing the rules. Off-Peak & Anytime tickets become non-refundable after 23:59 the day BEFORE you travel. If you wake up & find your event cancelled, NO REFUNDS, even on £100+ tickets. www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/far...

🚨BREAKING🚨 Robert Jenrick has defected from Reform to the Greens.

This is really fascinating. I got as far as 1300.

Oops, someone forgot to feed their robot

So - giving up Chocolate is it? Unless you are fasting like a medieval don’t so much as mention Lent: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday - no food Otherwise no food until 3 Drinking allowed No animal meats or fats No eggs No dairy - eggs, milk, cheese, cream, butter I personally give up religion

That time when, two months into World War 1, the FT asked its readers to predict the impact the conflict would have on the map of Europe. As a game. With cash prizes: great @ftweekend.com piece by @theboysmithy.ft.com www.ft.com/content/79a4...

Roses are red, And poetry's romantic, I fucked around at school, So I'm not really sure how it works, 1066? #ValentinesDay

#BBCNews - Who is on helmet that led to Ukrainian athlete's Winter Olympics ban? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #UkraineWar

I suspect native Monegasques probably think the same Jim, you silly old twat.

we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

A wonderful thread.

David's blog is always a great read.

I think at this point the UK has accepted Paddington as the Death Bear, collector of souls. So, I think as a nation we should start smearing marmalade on the eyes of the dead and whisper “fare for the crossing”. It’ll feel weird now but, in three of four generations, no one will question it.

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The media should cover sport the way they cover the state murder of civilians: ‘Jannik Sinner appeared to win the French Open yesterday after what supporters say was a comeback from being two sets down.’

A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.

Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...

Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen #musicsky 1. Tangerine Dream 2. Front 242 3. Lambchop 4. Amon Düül II 5. Billy Strings

🚨🚨I'll be speaking to @catheriner.bsky.social today about Venezuela on my podcast. She was Britain's ambassador to Venezuela and met Chavez and Maduro. So, somebody who actually knows this subject intimately!🚨🚨 Episode should be out late tonight. Watch this space: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

My Top 5 1) Aaron Lee Tasjan & Friends (Luck Reunion, Texas) 2) Amelia Coburn (The Blue Moon, Cambridge) 3) Ny Oh (British Music Embassy, Austin) 4) Boulder Fields (The Old Forge, Cranford) 5) Emma Swift (Troubadour) So many others I could mention. A great year of live music!

I have suddenly decided to follow this fellow.

Another fascinating glimpse of local history. The Clarke family are still farming in the area. @lordbonkers.bsky.social - is that Bonkers Hall that features in the first couple of minutes? www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv69...

He got three years and nine months, and was disqualified from being a company director for seven years.

While waiting to cross a road many years ago, I saw a lady (the wife of a teacher) waving at me from across the road. I waved back before twigging that another of my teachers was standing behind me. Thereafter, the lady and I were forced to awkwardly acknowledge each other whenever we crossed paths.

You boy, what colour are you?

@leader-music.bsky.social Sorry, Richard, but have to dash - meeting Diane for a cheeky after-work nightcap. Many thanks for a great show. Merry Christmas, everyone!

A friend on Facebook has just reminded me of the time I did the maths and worked out that Santa's life is a living hell.

A fascinating piece of local history. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXve...

Here is Pete Hegseth, on several occasions in 2016, lauding the military "ethos" that means they will refuse to follow unlawful orders - which he reckons is treason, now that they are his orders - because "there have to be consequences for abject war crimes". Deserves to go viral.

Just been advised by Microsoft that my 365 subscription is going up from £79.99 to £104.99. They can eff off if they think I'm subsidising their AI bollocks. Any recommendations for a cheaper alternative?

@leader-music.bsky.social I normally listen via my Sony headphones, but Diane's out tonight so have the luxury of using my Q Acoustics M20 active speakers 😎

Leicester's finest, @mtjunkshop.bsky.social - who played Great Easton village hall a couple of weeks ago - are about to go live on the Patrick Kielty show on BBC Radio 5 Live 🤠

🚨NEW POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 All Evri executives to have their Christmas presents delivered by Evri, to see how they like it. Love Christmas. Vote Binface.

Some fabulous bargains to be had in the Loose Music sale, which starts today. Fill yer boots! www.loosemusic.com

The main issue of #enshittification is of course that it provides new opportunities for grammar Nazis. (or as I prefer, grammar Nazi's)

One big thing weakening the Brexit debate is that many Remainers are still holding out for a grovelling apology from Leavers, and take every opportunity to mock their stupidity. Even people who have changed their minds will push back HARD against being called stupid. Play the ball not the players.

Net immigration is now at around the lowest sensible level. If it falls further, it will seriously damage the UK economy.