Retractable dog leads are 'just not cricket'.

Sure sex is great, but if you have ever thrown a heaving line from a bouncing RNLI lifeboat back to shorecrew, in the rain, late at night to land it on the first attempt...

While NYC lost to London in 2005 for the 2012 Summer Olympics, the failed bid still reshaped the region as if NYC DID host the Olympics and Paralympics! A thread on how it did:

I do feel sorry for the tomato in a cooked breakfast.

Scottish Borders bus for the win.

Surely protocol after a game of outdoor chess is to reset the pieces?!

Making the thermos and prepping water bottles is almost as long as any road trip.

Proud today (and everyday) of being part of the RNLI crew.

Loving these winter Olympics. Now assessing the pavement conditions to see if it would be suitable for Curling on the street.

I need to do an ASMR video of my dog doing his thing, in particular when he takes a drink and then walking around the floor.

Who else thinks of MacGyver when they watch ice hockey at the Olympics?

I gave cross country skiing a go last week in Livigno at the Winter Olympics. Thought I was doing ok, wanted to take a nice picture and then this Klaebo style dude zooms past just to put me in my place....

Last night, I got properly "doored" for the first time. A car in the road to my right paused, and the rear left passenger threw open his door without looking, right into my path. I ended up on the floor, badly winded but ok. If you don't know what the "Dutch reach" is, NOW is the time to learn.

There's a lot going on in the world right now but one (additional) thing I wish we could change is chewing gum litter on our streets.

It's the little things that count. A publicly accessible tool station on a walking, cycling, cross country skiing route with power outlet for ebikes. I didn't need it but good to know it's there. Grazie mille Livigno.

This wall of solar cells in the Alps near Swiss Italian border, shows even in -20⁰C environments, homes are getting their juice.

Let's go Valentino Guseli ....💪🏼 Livigno looks superb, crowds are out for the Snowboard Big Air. Look out for this fella cheering you on mate. #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics #ForzaTeamAUS 🇦🇺🦘🏂🏼

The country name card holders of the Winter Olympics, look like what the Bene Gesserit would wear on the slopes...

I now judge hotels on whether they have courtesy bikes in reception for guests. Ebikes, step through and panniers/cargo racks bonus points.

Shout out to all the sisters out there. Catching up with my little sis later this week. Here's the two of us from a long time ago owning the neighbourhood with our umbrella and tape recorder.

Inadvertently trying to set a personal record of how many tabs that were open on mobile phone browser, just closed 162 tabs.

Sad sign of the times when the ground staff at my lads u10 football/soccer game are wearing body cams. Apparently abuse from a vocal parent and a rogue coach.

And a coffee or glass of red or a Guinness...

We DO deserve libraries. Palaces for the people.

Proud to be part of the #RNLI and Tynemouth crew making an appearance (not me) in the wrap up of 2025 👇🏼 youtu.be/c8lxUCdW3ek

Big fan of #Tintin, this is a perspective of the 23 books looking at 10 elements that make it so. scriptoriumdaily.com/tintin-top-t...

Overuse and pollution must end urgently as no one knows when whole system might collapse, says expert

Ahh c'mon...

This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition, The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance Iconic imo

“There’s a quiet magic in shared spaces where stories drift across cultures and generations”

As an avid fan of Tintin, I have to say 'One Piece' series is nudging for this top spot. My boys cannot put the volumes down.

"Stranger Things" marketing team going to extreme lengths in North Tyneside this morning

From the archives on this day 7 years ago and getting a Christmas tree on a cargo bike 🚲🌲 #TreeByBike #CargoBike Don't think my lad was happy with the tree in front spoiling his view...

Holding a bag of your warm blood 🤔😳♥️ Free to a good home. #GiveBlood #NHS #SaveLives

New level of dog ownership unlocked. Sending photos back and forth with my wife to compare dog poo consistency, color and frequency.

#RNLI crew training for sea survival. Big jump, lifejacket deploy, heat retention position on the surface. Next, get into the life raft. Real life? This could be 2m swell, 1am, 5⁰C water....

'Close All Tabs' one of the most productive actions on the laptop or phone. Wowsers.

Fair play to bus drivers who do rail replacement. Passenger confusion and gripes, badly parked oversized cars... They get it all.

Should have reposted this on 5th Oct for #JamesBondDay

My nephew at an educational cycle park in Australia, patiently waiting for the green light. Behaviour norms/change - start while they are young.

A wet and windy Friday night couldn't keep away a storm trooper, wizard, witch and the Joker from a Halloween Cycle ride... Cheers to @ntstreetlife.bsky.social Plus a 4 yr old who joined for his first group and night time ride! 👏👏👏

Still hopeful of #Strictly tickets but might have to move on with this hope...

If you are playing Uno with your family (and love Star Wars) and a 5 comes up on the red deck, it's mandatory to say, "Red Five standing by"

Hallloween Cycle ride next week! Fri 24 Oct. Starting point will be Tynemouth (clock tower) and the ride will run on the new cycleway to Whitley Bay and back again, leaving at 6:30pm. As always, fancy dress and lit up bikes strongly encouraged! 🎃👻 fb.me/e/5wvc5LaGr

Ellie and Vito for this year's #Strictly 👏

No sewage should be left untreated as it enters our waterways. Who else is plunging into cold water to raise funds and awareness this October?! 💩🌊👎#DipADayInOctober @sascampaigns.bsky.social Donate 👇 socialsync.app/fundraiser/c...

A changing of the guard at #RNLI boathouse at Tynemouth. We are looking for our new Coxswain to help lead the crew. jobs.rnli.org/vacancy/coxs...

A family friend died recently and the momento from the funeral was bottles of his favourite hot sauce. Legend.

Looks like George and Mildred did some decorating in our kitchen... 😳 DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET