Gerard
@gerardmichael.bsky.social
40 yrs NHS - mostly palliative care.
Retired 2017. Rejoined 2020 as C19 vaccinator. Writing a memoir...
Married 42 yrs 3 daughters 4 grandchildren 1 🐈⬛
Books CDs BBCR3. Very amateur gardener.
Happy with life - long may it last!
Retired 2017. Rejoined 2020 as C19 vaccinator. Writing a memoir...
Married 42 yrs 3 daughters 4 grandchildren 1 🐈⬛
Books CDs BBCR3. Very amateur gardener.
Happy with life - long may it last!
New profile pic from our week in Madeira two years ago. Have a great weekend, everyone 😀
January 31, 2026 at 2:38 PM
New profile pic from our week in Madeira two years ago. Have a great weekend, everyone 😀
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January 31, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Happy Saturday, Bluesky friends 🧡
January 31, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Happy Saturday, Bluesky friends 🧡
We went to see Hamnet this afternoon - the first time in years that we'd been to a cinema, and it was wonderful. Wishing everyone a peaceful Sunday evening 👋😊
January 25, 2026 at 5:25 PM
We went to see Hamnet this afternoon - the first time in years that we'd been to a cinema, and it was wonderful. Wishing everyone a peaceful Sunday evening 👋😊
We haven't watched a film in a cinema since The King's Speech in 2010, but have just booked to see Hamnet this Sunday! More anon...
January 23, 2026 at 8:32 PM
We haven't watched a film in a cinema since The King's Speech in 2010, but have just booked to see Hamnet this Sunday! More anon...
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Love this! 🤩
Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
January 23, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Love this! 🤩
Perfect ✨️
Love this! 🤩
Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Perfect ✨️
I've been reading, or in some cases rereading, all John leCarré's novels. Just finished this one.
January 21, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I've been reading, or in some cases rereading, all John leCarré's novels. Just finished this one.
January 2021. Out of retirement and into COVID-19 vaccinator action. Dark, sometimes scary days, but we got through it. RIP all those that didn't. Wishing you all a peaceful Bluesky Sunday 👋❤️👋❤️
January 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
January 2021. Out of retirement and into COVID-19 vaccinator action. Dark, sometimes scary days, but we got through it. RIP all those that didn't. Wishing you all a peaceful Bluesky Sunday 👋❤️👋❤️
Finished this Stephen King thriller last night. The story has no vampires or monsters in it (apart from some human ones).
I loved it!
I loved it!
January 7, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Finished this Stephen King thriller last night. The story has no vampires or monsters in it (apart from some human ones).
I loved it!
I loved it!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE, AND BEST WISHES FOR 2026 ✌️
December 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE, AND BEST WISHES FOR 2026 ✌️
I'd been meaning to read this book for years. I started it on Monday, found it highly readable, and finished it last night. The story itself, with its ambiguous ending, was nothing like I'd expected.
December 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I'd been meaning to read this book for years. I started it on Monday, found it highly readable, and finished it last night. The story itself, with its ambiguous ending, was nothing like I'd expected.
We're just off to the panto (Sleeping Beauty) with our 3 dgtrs and 4 grchildren 😃😀😄😁
December 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We're just off to the panto (Sleeping Beauty) with our 3 dgtrs and 4 grchildren 😃😀😄😁
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Good morning! Yes, it’s THAT day. The Third Day of Christmas. Not just one but 3 French Hens bring you your Festive Saturday Breakfast @bbcradio3
A tribute to these three fabulous fowl at 8:30 but Bach writing gorgeousness for 27 December before 7 too.
A tribute to these three fabulous fowl at 8:30 but Bach writing gorgeousness for 27 December before 7 too.
December 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Good morning! Yes, it’s THAT day. The Third Day of Christmas. Not just one but 3 French Hens bring you your Festive Saturday Breakfast @bbcradio3
A tribute to these three fabulous fowl at 8:30 but Bach writing gorgeousness for 27 December before 7 too.
A tribute to these three fabulous fowl at 8:30 but Bach writing gorgeousness for 27 December before 7 too.
Good morning @tommackin.bsky.social and everyone enjoying your show 👋😊
The complete keyboard concerto played by Murray Perahia on today's BachB47 was out of this world, thank you. Happy Tuesday, all!
The complete keyboard concerto played by Murray Perahia on today's BachB47 was out of this world, thank you. Happy Tuesday, all!
December 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Good morning @tommackin.bsky.social and everyone enjoying your show 👋😊
The complete keyboard concerto played by Murray Perahia on today's BachB47 was out of this world, thank you. Happy Tuesday, all!
The complete keyboard concerto played by Murray Perahia on today's BachB47 was out of this world, thank you. Happy Tuesday, all!
@lucindahawksley.bsky.social That was a fascinating tour of Charles Dickens' London home in Doughty St yesterday evening, Lucinda, and it was lovely to meet you. Thanks also for signing and dedicating my nephew's early Christmas present to me - what larks! Best wishes 😊
December 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
@lucindahawksley.bsky.social That was a fascinating tour of Charles Dickens' London home in Doughty St yesterday evening, Lucinda, and it was lovely to meet you. Thanks also for signing and dedicating my nephew's early Christmas present to me - what larks! Best wishes 😊
Just finished this brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors. I was reminded of another of my favourite books, The Butchering Art by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Just finished this brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors. I was reminded of another of my favourite books, The Butchering Art by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
Good morning, Bluesky, especially any of my Wordle-ing friends. I want to recommend this book which I finished reading last night. Happy Thursday, all 👋😊
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Good morning, Bluesky, especially any of my Wordle-ing friends. I want to recommend this book which I finished reading last night. Happy Thursday, all 👋😊
Just finished this, written in 1969, and has been on my tbr list for many years.
A great read, imho 👍👍👍
A great read, imho 👍👍👍
October 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Just finished this, written in 1969, and has been on my tbr list for many years.
A great read, imho 👍👍👍
A great read, imho 👍👍👍
Our Joe is fed up with this rain!
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Our Joe is fed up with this rain!
Our eldest daughter took us for an early birthday lunch in Rules Restaurant near Covent Garden at the weekend. Oysters to start and (for me) one or two large tankards of Black Velvet to continue.
A lovely, unexpected treat ❤️
A lovely, unexpected treat ❤️
October 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our eldest daughter took us for an early birthday lunch in Rules Restaurant near Covent Garden at the weekend. Oysters to start and (for me) one or two large tankards of Black Velvet to continue.
A lovely, unexpected treat ❤️
A lovely, unexpected treat ❤️
Good morning, Joules 👋
Have a super Sunday yourself!
Have a super Sunday yourself!
October 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Good morning, Joules 👋
Have a super Sunday yourself!
Have a super Sunday yourself!
And you, Joules. Happy Thursday 😊
October 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
And you, Joules. Happy Thursday 😊