Reading Sarwar's comments and quite enjoying his thesis that a poor Westminster is pulling Scotland down. There is something you can do about that, lad, if you think about it.

Just finished the new series of Dinosaur, the Ashley Storrie sitcom. Very much enjoyed, with the bus chanting being my current favourite bit.

Saw headline about Sarwar there and actively snorted in derision. #scotpol

Bunny Rabbits, looking at the state of things as February rolls out its welcome mat and wondering if it's possible to transform into a horrible goose by force of will alone so as to set some people straight.

Just received a marketing email titled "We've made it through January" and my first thought was 'Don't count your chickens!' And a happy Friday to you too.

Ah, the joy of realising that while I can technically have a multi-monitor and multi-laptop configuration on my desk, it will require multiple cables and adaptors I don't have, replacing several things I do have, and a significant risk of being strangled by said cables when the Autons invade.

Happy 100th birthday television! On January 26th, 1926, John Logie Baird gave the first public demo of a working television system in his laboratory above what is now Bar Italia on Frith Street, in London's Soho. 🎵 You've had your time, you've had your power, you've yet to have your finest […]

Popped out to the Transport Museum. Every type of transport is represented.

Morning. It's Burns Nicht the nicht but no a great day in the news for celebrating so huv yin aboot shitty politicians. https://youtu.be/SI-EDRyNR8g?si=svHe9vk0VAIuPnGP

Now that's a set I could watch. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/23/wheatleys-paranoid-brain-meltingly-sci-fi-all-dayer-curated-especially-for-you

So much of the news at the moment is simultaneously utterly idiotic and scary as fuck but making Americans pay three times as much for Champagne because France isn't convinced the US is genuinely interested in what's best for Gaza is stratospheric bonkerness.

First time the sublime Albatross has come up on Qobuz when I've been looking at it's album art choice and may I just say that it does not help.

Do you think, if I give him my Duke Of Edinburgh Silver Award, he'll install me as First Minister in Holyrood?

Hurrah, have managed to drag out a new story first draft. The first of the year. I'll not lie, I did consider running away to become a scarecrow half way through. The editing should be fun. #amwriting

Yeah, more, decent and affordable housing is required but don't vote Reform in May, they certainly won't do anything about that. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/12/the-response-is-a-beautiful-thing-how-glasgow-is-squaring-up-to-reform

Taken a notion to rewatch Dark. The first couple of episodes are as gripping as first time around, even though I know where it's going. If anything, it's more interesting spotting hints. It does seem to be as well constructed as I remember.

While you're all thinking about series endings, I listened to the last Fags, Mags and Bags today. While possibly not as good as some it was certainly full of the, this thing, nostalgia and was both amazing and great. A cracking series of gentle radio comedy.

It's a tidge cold out, for Glasgow. Found myself walking home there trying to decide if my earphone or my ear was failing in the cold as the sound was certainly not right. Still, a good excuse not to go running in the morning as frostbitten knees are not desired.

A lovely feed of an evening with my sister's family as we finally had Christmas. Only slightly interrupted by my brother-in-law reading headlines about Trump and Venezuela that made us all pause to scream internally while my nephew watched Solar Opposites.

You've never truly walked like John Wayne until you come back from the shops with two jars of horseradish sauce in your coat pockets #sillysaturdaythoughtstodistractfromthenews

Bunny Rabbits! Blinking in the light of a new year and remembering how much they'd put off until 'Next Year' that must now be done.

A guid Ne'er Day tae youse aw agus bliadhna mhath ùr!

Morning all, bit chilly out for the first post-Christmas run but I went, so yay me. Was as slow and gallumphing as is to be expected but I'll take it. In other news, currently in awe of the series of emails from Fedex that keep telling me I'm due a parcel this morning while simultaneously […]

Happy Seasonals everyone. Got half an hour to think so have a photo of Sha getting a Boxing Day dip while I bagged another island on the greater than 5 km^2 list. It's a Hayling Island sort of view.

Was listening to early Fags, Mags and Bags on the M6 today. The five minutes they spend explaining why Fruits of the DeForrest Kelley is an essential celebrity sweet filled me with joy. It is the humour and you should, this thing, seek it out.

#teavent Day 23 is Japanese Sencha. A solid variant that I may have slightly over-stewed. My fault for rushing at it first thing.

If you see someone, say someone is safe. #seasonaltellywatching

#teavent Day 22 is Dragonwell Long Jing. It's a green tea from China with a nutty tinge. Very nice.

Hmm, on balance think I found that a decent ending to #twbtlats Not perfect but not as daft as I've found the recent RTD Who finales.

#teavent Day 21 is Japan Genmaicha, a green tea with roasted rice. Smell reminds me of Rice Krispies, taste is a refreshing green tea.

Happy Solstice and Sea Devil Finale day. May your day squeeze out some light and may you not be disappointed by ancient lizard types from below the waves.

Me reading the timeline this morning: Oh, is pugilism still a thing?

#teavent Day 20 is a completely new one on me; Pu-erh. A very dark colour for a tea with not much in the way of scent. Pleasing taste with a decent bit of body with not much in the way of tannin aftertaste. Different but I think I like it.

Ah yes, the end of December, where my laptop flips onto nighttime dark mode at quarter to four in the afternoon because it's past sunset. Just as well Glasgow never sees the sun or I'd feel a lack.

Hang about, is it Christmas next week? I'd best get on with writing those heartwarming seasonal wishes in cards, hadn't I. (Warning: Very, VERY, sweary!) https://youtu.be/RY6_rvUkB2s

#teavent Day 19: Jasmine Dragon Pearls. A hand-rolled green tea with a nice rounded flavour. A very pleasant morning drink.

#teavent Day 18: Mango and Bergamot. A green tea with fruity bonuses. Another of these where it's a fruit tea but with a bonus kick. Good aroma and the flavours compliment decently.

#teavent Day 17 is Assam TGFOP1 2nd Flush. Try saying that while eating a Hob Nob. A single origin tea that's recommended to have with milk. It's got a lovely malty smell and a good, rounded, taste. A quality sup.

#teavent Day 16 is Ceylon Orange Pekoe. A black tea from Sri Lanka. Light and tasty as a morning tea.

Good morning. Decided to be a good boy yesterday and get off Spotify, giving Qobuz a go. Smooth, painless and easy to migrate until I forgot to turn down the download quality and filled my phone with my overly long default playlist. 🤦‍♂️

#teavent Day 15 Darjeeling Second Flush. Got a rich maltiness to it. Would probably go well with a Digestive.

In other, cheerier and less important news, had a day yesterday watching all the Benoit Blanc films. Good, silly fun with some great playing with tropes. The third is a bit more straight, but that befits its themes, and still worth it. Oh, and also #twbtlats last night which continues to be most […]

It's a depressing news morning and no mistake. Take care, all.

#teavent Day 14 is a caravan across the far Russian Steppe. Or maybe just some Russian Caravan tea. A strong but not over-tannined tea with hints of smoke. Very drinkable.

#teavent Day 13: Lapsang Souchong. Rounded, smoky and tasty.

Morning all. It's mid-December, be kind to your fellow sentient apes and stare at the sun while you still can.

#teavent Day 12 is Milk Oolong. Apparently you can brew it more than once. A light and pleasant drop.

It's a guid day tae learn yur Parliamo Glasgow. RIP Stanley. https://youtu.be/T_Lk7qivXbw?si=GlcFcJ_-H7xKq7WI

#teavent Day 11: Afternoon. A mix of black and green teas with some bergamot. Less novel than some but a pleasant sup of an afternoon. Should probably have sourced a scone to go with.

Aha, so their cunning plan is to tinker round the edges where the Right won't see, so won't vote for them, meanwhile making a noise about it so it sounds worse and the left won't vote for them. Geniuses, each and every one […]