Grumpy Old Crone
@grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social
Overweight, over fifty and over-opinionated on all matters pagan and witchcraft related. Sorry (notsorry....). On that there Youtube as Grumpy Old Crone, and everywhere else I can find. Very English (apart from the Welsh half), addicted to tea.
I managed to record a video without a cat trying to lick the hair off my head! Go me!
This also features probably my most favourite Positive Bit ever, which is joyous, and oddly enough, from my local council's CCTV...
youtu.be/F8QO-0bzwS0
This also features probably my most favourite Positive Bit ever, which is joyous, and oddly enough, from my local council's CCTV...
youtu.be/F8QO-0bzwS0
November 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I managed to record a video without a cat trying to lick the hair off my head! Go me!
This also features probably my most favourite Positive Bit ever, which is joyous, and oddly enough, from my local council's CCTV...
youtu.be/F8QO-0bzwS0
This also features probably my most favourite Positive Bit ever, which is joyous, and oddly enough, from my local council's CCTV...
youtu.be/F8QO-0bzwS0
I think Kimber is missing his brother Jinks, who passed away last week. If he can't groom his brother, he's apparently going to groom me.
The top of my head is suspiciously clean and slightly damp now. Will be recording tomorrow. Hopefully without a cat on my head...
The top of my head is suspiciously clean and slightly damp now. Will be recording tomorrow. Hopefully without a cat on my head...
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I think Kimber is missing his brother Jinks, who passed away last week. If he can't groom his brother, he's apparently going to groom me.
The top of my head is suspiciously clean and slightly damp now. Will be recording tomorrow. Hopefully without a cat on my head...
The top of my head is suspiciously clean and slightly damp now. Will be recording tomorrow. Hopefully without a cat on my head...
The votes are in, and Patrons voted for me to read "The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns & Fairies". The first 15 minute installment is up for listening now!
I think this is going to be a really good read, and I'm already referencing old ballads in my analysis...
www.patreon.com/posts/audiob...
I think this is going to be a really good read, and I'm already referencing old ballads in my analysis...
www.patreon.com/posts/audiob...
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The votes are in, and Patrons voted for me to read "The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns & Fairies". The first 15 minute installment is up for listening now!
I think this is going to be a really good read, and I'm already referencing old ballads in my analysis...
www.patreon.com/posts/audiob...
I think this is going to be a really good read, and I'm already referencing old ballads in my analysis...
www.patreon.com/posts/audiob...
New video up: classic digression started out as AI Slop commentary, and ended up as practical spell discussion. Still not quite sure how I managed that.....
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youtu.be/_0mB9kLkCcw
How to Design a Spell That Really Works!
YouTube video by Grumpy Old Crone
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November 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
New video up: classic digression started out as AI Slop commentary, and ended up as practical spell discussion. Still not quite sure how I managed that.....
youtu.be/_0mB9kLkCcw
youtu.be/_0mB9kLkCcw
New video up today. Sorry, it might a tiny bit ranty. Well, let's be honest... it is EXTREMELY RANTY.
I apologise for nothing.
youtu.be/g_ORE4GWtaU
I apologise for nothing.
youtu.be/g_ORE4GWtaU
What the Heck is this "Witchcraft Legend" All About?
It's time for me to have an unhinged rant again. I am making no apologies. It deserved everything I gave it today. And then some. I actually had to edit out some of the ranting out for timing…
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November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New video up today. Sorry, it might a tiny bit ranty. Well, let's be honest... it is EXTREMELY RANTY.
I apologise for nothing.
youtu.be/g_ORE4GWtaU
I apologise for nothing.
youtu.be/g_ORE4GWtaU
Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain to everyone! New video up for some Halloween goodness <3
youtu.be/YN6loWbybkQ
youtu.be/YN6loWbybkQ
October 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain to everyone! New video up for some Halloween goodness <3
youtu.be/YN6loWbybkQ
youtu.be/YN6loWbybkQ
Patreon "Absolutely Fuming!!!" Tier prepare yourselves for the drop later today of the ultimate Halloween/Thanksgiving/Yule Mashup. JINGLE BAT!!!
October 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Patreon "Absolutely Fuming!!!" Tier prepare yourselves for the drop later today of the ultimate Halloween/Thanksgiving/Yule Mashup. JINGLE BAT!!!
One day I will learn to not start filming at 8pm at night. It's 1am and I've finally got this week's video past the YT checks! Two Patreon things uploaded today, two more to do tomorrow!
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Where to Find a Coven?
The hunger to make a human connection in your magical practice is real. Where's the best place to do that?
Witchy Aesthetic: New Witchy TV Program? Errr.....
Meat & Two Potatoes: Online…
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October 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
One day I will learn to not start filming at 8pm at night. It's 1am and I've finally got this week's video past the YT checks! Two Patreon things uploaded today, two more to do tomorrow!
youtu.be/hCBDinYij2k
youtu.be/hCBDinYij2k
New video up today (after a lot of coughing and sneezing this week!).
youtu.be/lubqdbDhbHU
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Greatest Tarot Myths Debunked!
No prizes for knowing that I bloody LOVE tarot. Which means that some of the worst myths REALLY ANNOY ME! Join me for a healthy debunking session of some of the worst offenders...
Witchy…
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October 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New video up today (after a lot of coughing and sneezing this week!).
youtu.be/lubqdbDhbHU
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Just finished recording this week's video a few days early as I'm going to be partying at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding this weekend. This is due to drop on Youtube at 4pm GMT! The past few times I've tried to schedule a delayed drop I've managed to completely mess it up, so fingers crossed!
September 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Just finished recording this week's video a few days early as I'm going to be partying at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding this weekend. This is due to drop on Youtube at 4pm GMT! The past few times I've tried to schedule a delayed drop I've managed to completely mess it up, so fingers crossed!
I've just updated the audiobook of "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" which chapters 14 & 15. We're going to head off into the appendices next time! Next book up will likely be Robert Kirk's "The Secret Commonwealth", but let me know any copyright free suggestions!
September 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I've just updated the audiobook of "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" which chapters 14 & 15. We're going to head off into the appendices next time! Next book up will likely be Robert Kirk's "The Secret Commonwealth", but let me know any copyright free suggestions!
New video up - I'm expecting some VERY ANGRY COMMENTS on this one!
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September 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
New video up - I'm expecting some VERY ANGRY COMMENTS on this one!
youtu.be/cFEPnCynQS4
youtu.be/cFEPnCynQS4
Getting ready to record this week's video, & found this in my phone pictures. Don't buy candles in things that aren't designed to hold LITERAL BURNING LIQUIDS. Because this is what happens. No crystals or herbs in this one, even.
September 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Getting ready to record this week's video, & found this in my phone pictures. Don't buy candles in things that aren't designed to hold LITERAL BURNING LIQUIDS. Because this is what happens. No crystals or herbs in this one, even.
Today has been insane: read 3 chapters of audiobook, recorded, edited and published normal video, edited and published vlog, recorded edited and published top tier patreon video. Went out for anniversary meal, no about to start full moon ritual. Blimey!
September 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Today has been insane: read 3 chapters of audiobook, recorded, edited and published normal video, edited and published vlog, recorded edited and published top tier patreon video. Went out for anniversary meal, no about to start full moon ritual. Blimey!
New video up for today, I'm also working on a down and dirty iPhone Vlog about the Autumn work and magical workings that I'm getting done at the moment - keep your eyes out for that in the very near future!
youtu.be/H8WIzC4OKDw
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September 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New video up for today, I'm also working on a down and dirty iPhone Vlog about the Autumn work and magical workings that I'm getting done at the moment - keep your eyes out for that in the very near future!
youtu.be/H8WIzC4OKDw
youtu.be/H8WIzC4OKDw
I mean: don't get me wrong. It's going to be pretty, and it's a great time to do a bit of magic but it's not an incredibly rare "once in a lifetime" shizzle. People telling you that should be viewed a little suspiciously, because they don't actually know what they are talking about.
September 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I mean: don't get me wrong. It's going to be pretty, and it's a great time to do a bit of magic but it's not an incredibly rare "once in a lifetime" shizzle. People telling you that should be viewed a little suspiciously, because they don't actually know what they are talking about.
Prepare for the imminent onslaught of people who want to appear dark and mysterious (but actually don't know squat) telling you about the incredibly rare and mystical, magical BLOOD MOON TONIGHT!
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
September 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Prepare for the imminent onslaught of people who want to appear dark and mysterious (but actually don't know squat) telling you about the incredibly rare and mystical, magical BLOOD MOON TONIGHT!
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
One of the ways to get used to hearing aids, apparently, is to read aloud for 30 mins a day. So I've decided to read Leland's "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" as a copyright free audiobook in small chunks. I'll be putting it onto my Patreon as I do it, available for ALL paid levels.
August 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
One of the ways to get used to hearing aids, apparently, is to read aloud for 30 mins a day. So I've decided to read Leland's "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" as a copyright free audiobook in small chunks. I'll be putting it onto my Patreon as I do it, available for ALL paid levels.
Aplogies for my absence over the weekend - I've been busy! New video up now:
youtu.be/uMTxaOK04fk
Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
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Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
August 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Aplogies for my absence over the weekend - I've been busy! New video up now:
youtu.be/uMTxaOK04fk
Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
youtu.be/uMTxaOK04fk
Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
August 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I drank a lot of mead. And then I ranted. I suspect I may have angered a load of people. Whoops!
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youtu.be/_npoZjwPYOM
August 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I drank a lot of mead. And then I ranted. I suspect I may have angered a load of people. Whoops!
youtu.be/_npoZjwPYOM
youtu.be/_npoZjwPYOM
New video up! Mostly featuring me ranting about how much I hate those who rip off genuine spiritual seekers. GRRR!!! Also an exploding herb dryer for light relief, though....
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August 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New video up! Mostly featuring me ranting about how much I hate those who rip off genuine spiritual seekers. GRRR!!! Also an exploding herb dryer for light relief, though....
youtu.be/Y67k8_C5HGM
youtu.be/Y67k8_C5HGM
Things that have made happy today: discovering these glass evil eye charms for £1 for 20 in our local cut-price stationery and bookshop (“The Works”). Last time I looked for these I ended up on Etsy buying them for £1.50 EACH!
July 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Things that have made happy today: discovering these glass evil eye charms for £1 for 20 in our local cut-price stationery and bookshop (“The Works”). Last time I looked for these I ended up on Etsy buying them for £1.50 EACH!
I spent last weekend at an English Fantasy Festival - I've only just recovered, so apologies for it being a little late, but here's my vlog! (ish). Oh, and a whinge about entitled eejits. Because I don't like entitled eejits.
youtu.be/nJb2jZXVtJU
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July 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I spent last weekend at an English Fantasy Festival - I've only just recovered, so apologies for it being a little late, but here's my vlog! (ish). Oh, and a whinge about entitled eejits. Because I don't like entitled eejits.
youtu.be/nJb2jZXVtJU
youtu.be/nJb2jZXVtJU