The crafty bit of Birmingham Christmas markets at Birmingham Cathedral.

Had a lovely time looking at penguins, sea otters and things that can kill you at Sealife in Brum.

I need to apologise. I'm getting DMs on here, but I can't see them. No matter what I do, I can't get the picture age thingy to work and it's blocking me from seeing messages. I'm so sorry if you've messaged me. I'm honestly not ignoring you.

What's a mathematician's favourite Christmas snack? A mince π. 🐈🎅🏻

I'm not going to be cocky (I'm definitely being cocky) but I finished all of my Christmas present wrapping this morning and only turned into an absolute melt with the sellotape once, (ok, twice). I now feel both emotionally battered and zen-like.

The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go... Strewth

I’ve not read all their books, but I’ve never read a bad one published by Bluemoose. I’d say some have been as good as any I’ve read in the last 15 years. Go on… get onto their website and pick one. You won’t regret it.

I've been sitting for two and a half hours without moving... I've now set! 😬

Just when you think the world is going to Hell in a handcart, something pops up that gives you hope. I give you the London Vegetable Orchestra.

What awfulness has come out of the evil wazzock's mouth today?

Also bought a designer handbag. Well, someone *did* design it at some point... before it was thrown together and flogged for fifteen quid in Primark. 😂😂😂

Well, I had a day off work and went to the cinema. Was a sobbing heap by the end. After all, nothing says festive fun like the French Revolution and a guillotining. #Everyman #Stratford-upon-Avon #AndreaChenier

Happy 250th birthday, Jane Austen!

Thanks so much @greatesthitsuk for sharing #keepingthedreamalive on #simonmayo on Friday - here’s a snippet from music video you can find in full here: youtu.be/vWbs1k5vsQc?si…. All proceeds supporting the Clark Family’s fundraiser for “Tiny Toes” in Kent: orcd.co/keepthedream

Every chuffing year. Yes, I have all of my Christmas presents bought by September, but WHY do I always leave it to the week before flipping Christmas to buy my wrapping???? Massive queue and £17 lighter. I. Am. An. Absolute. Teabag.

Walking into 2026.

I did look an absolute sandwich in our team meeting. A Wham Last Christmas sweatshirt and sequinned antlers. As you do.

After Manchester, the return to Brum and a reindeer in New Street Station.

Pic from Manc earlier this week. Fab tree!

How are you all doing?

Hello, my lovelies. I had a few weeks off BlueSky. I got spooked after getting bombarded with phone calls from someone I had taken a major step away from 18 months ago. Police involved and now all good, but I was a nervous wreck and my mind shut down for over a month, but... I'm back. 🤗

Be careful with West Midlands rail fares. My ticket home has gone up by FORTY-THREE PERCENT since last week. Was £3.50. Now £5.00.

Last night. Wolverhampton Grand Improvised comedy, Murder She Didn't Write. A very, very clever bunch of actors. All narrated by the world-famous investigator, Iva Hunch. Sniggered like a 12-year-old when they were counting banana skins.

Was looking at the Filofax online shop this morning before work. You know how everything was out of stock on the Wilko website and how the shelves were empty in Bodycare before they both went under? The Filofax website is like that. 1/2

THEY’RE BACK! The 12 Books of Christmas were a big hit last year, and people have been asking, so they're back! 12 wrapped books, one surprise every month of 2026. Prices from £48 (or £5 off if you reuse last year’s box). All I need from you is the preferred genre (if any), and I’ll do the rest.

What's it like inside your head?

New Holiday advert from Boots UK youtu.be/Y2MXlzKH7do

When I shared my Puffins in the snow with santa hats image last Christmas, many of you said I should put it on Christmas cards... Well now I have! 😁 Packs of 4 identical 'Merry Puffinmas' cards with envelopes! 🎁🎄🐦 You can buy them here; www.carlbovis.com/product-page... 😊

Suggested by @moominreadsalot.bsky.social 📚 I'm doing this 30-day book challenge for November 📚 I will be sharing one book per day, that I've read and enjoyed, that fits the prompt for that day. 📚 💙 #BookSky #Books #30DayBookChallenge #Readers

Happy National Sandwich Day! A quick vote for my fave sandwiches: wholemeal bread, cream cheese and ready salted crisps.

A new little something different for Christmas in my shop.. 😁 A Christmas Puffins hanging ornament for your tree! 😀🥰 Lightweight aluminium, 3" by 3". You can buy it here; www.carlbovis.com/product-page... 😊🐦❤️

All I wanted for tea tonight was Marmite on toast. It's a new jar and I can't get the lid unscrewed. It's daft to cry about a jar of Marmite, innit?

Planning for the work week ahead. Now I can chill out. #PlannerSky #Planning

Woo hoo! I thought I'd lost my streak a few months ago and then it popped back on there after a further 24 hours. Made it to 500 days!!!

Yes, I did look. Yes, I'm disappointed.

Repost this with you and your significant other (not really):

A spooky Swinging Christies episode out today - includes apple bobbing! But will either of us become a victim? Find out on your @christietime.bsky.social feed #AgathaChristie #Halloween

Starter For Ten: The Musical. Birmingham Rep. Rather enjoyed that. 😁 #StarterForTen #BirminghamRep

No more stationery, I told myself on Tuesday after... buying stationery. What have I bought today? Stationery.

Does anyone know if nx buses in the West Midlands have a compensation scheme? My bus was early and I missed it by about 10 metres. Next one never showed up (would've got there just on time). Missed dental appointment- my dentist charges. 🤬

What's it like inside your head?

Finished this one! Really enjoyed it, but Sara Cox saying he's the Japanese Agatha Christie... I didn't agree with this, but that's just me. I wouldn't read it again, but a good book.

I've been cold-called by Cunard twice today. 😬

That explains why my feet ache. 😂

Just to make it absolutely clear... I voted for To Kill A Mockingbird.

The book I'm going to *enjoy* reading this month!

Book club novel for next month. I'm the thicko in the group (I tend to zone out when the talk gets intellectual) so this is going to make my head hurt, isn't it?

Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.

Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.

I carried a watermelon. 😂