At spawn 2's MSc graduation and the pre-cermony entertainment is a vrass band who are currently playing Come On Eileen and leading us all in a clap along It's one of the most joyful graduations I've been to

Going out to a yound person event means it doesn't start until bedtime. I've already had 2 naps, what else do I do until its time to go out?

This was a fabulous gig, well worth leaving the house for!

Always the loveliest time at @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social, but a gentle day is needed today

I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset. In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia. In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)

It's been a while since I took myself out for the day. This seems like a pretty good way to revive the tradition.

Tickets for @salfordbeerfest.bsky.social procured! My favourite beer festival, well worth the 4 alarms I set so I didn't forget the launch.

Turns out a double decker is not an adequate lunch when you've been up at 4 to travel, and it's stupidly hot. This is what happens when I am without my emotional support human. Now practicing what I preach by having a lie down in a cool dark room after eating actual vegetables

Tonight in Crewe I'll be taking you through this evolution of the beer festival in five beers. We'll be tasting bangers from @durationbeer.bsky.social, @kernelbrewery.bsky.social, Pentrich, @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social x @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social and Tartarus. Please share!

25 years after they had to cancel the last time I had tickets, I've finally seen Nine Inch Nails live Absolutely worth the wait

The Ladies of Darkness wouldn't exist without @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social and the work @seanayling.bsky.social and Jacqui have put into making it a safe and welcoming space So please support them with donations if you can and shares if you can't Help keep our home going gofund.me/59192d19

So pleased with how Not a Cisterhood is tasting on launch day at @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social I love being part of @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social 🖤🍻🏳️‍⚧️⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Come and join us to celebrate the launch of our new beer. There's crunchy meringue, creamy oats, tart raspberries and a little hint of pistachio All wrapped up in allyship 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⚧️

Little @seanayling.bsky.social stared into the eye of the beast

It's coming! I can't wait to taste this in a couple of weeks

Very much looking forward to drinking Shame Must Change Sides on cask at @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social

A little Sean just told me that Shame Must Change Sides our #iwcbd custard stout is going to be available on cask at @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social this week.

Always a good day when @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social spend the day in the brewery with @seanayling.bsky.social I can't wait to taste our beer!

First swim of the year at the outdoor pool completed. As an added bonus, I remembered to pack my pants!

Fab evening listening to @morrighani.bsky.social guide us through a beer tasting at @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social

New nails inspired by the @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social #iwcbd beer launch tomorrow (My nail tech is incredibly talented and patient!)

Off to Birmingham to meet spawn 2, any recommendations for where to find a good impy stout near new street?

I was a bit taken aback to read CAMRA's assessment of my latest What's Brewing column, but obviously delighted. I hope you read it & it makes you feel uncomfortable. Please consider why it makes you feel uneasy while drinking the @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social beers. wb.camra.org.uk/2025/02/03/t...

International Women's Collaboration Brew Day at @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social on CAMRA What's Brewing.

Making habitats for my lego D&D characters has become my newest hyperfocus and it's bringing me so much joy.

A lack of spoons has meant no writing got done today. But I have discovered lego minifig habitats and started creating them for my D&D set.

Mission complete the Bacchus Barkey wine was beer of the evening.

Bottle share at @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social I've worked out that its 6mins per drink to be done by close #WhatCouldPossiblyGoWrong

Awesome day brewing with @ladiesofdarkness.bsky.social at @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social Can't wait for the launch on 8th March #iwcbd

Is double cream and appropriate substitute for kefir? #AskingForAFriend

Beautiful, icy walk in the park with best wife this afternoon

If you want to join in the Ladies of Darkness brewday, you'll have to find them on Instagram or Facebook. They've given Elmo the boot. I can't think why.