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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 9m

Nipped down to check on my spuds, to find next-door’s cat is taking care of them for me.

A black and white cat is lying in a Vegepod full of compost, with a bag of almost-ready-to-pick potatoes behind him.

Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 4h

*Rips up begging letter*

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 18h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 17h

There is now!

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 18h

Ian 'H' Watkins of STEPS is doubtless breathing a sigh of relief this evening.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 1d

Unsolicited (P)Rick pic.

Rik Mayall as alter-ego Rik from The Young Ones. He’s on University Challenge and someone has written a ‘P’ before the ‘R’ on his name sign in front of him.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t remember the exact first single I ever bought, but this is a strong contender. Like you, I played it on repeat.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 1d

She sounds like a five year old singing.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 2d

Good. Shitler’s going to be proper pissed off by this. Toddler tantrum incoming in 5…4…3…2…

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan democracy activist María Corina Machado wins

Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 2d

The only ‘people poisoning our kids on race issues’ are you and your fascist fuckwit mates in Reform and the media, you utter bellend.

Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues

Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader

www.theguardian.com

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 3d

Nope, because I’ve never watched the non-celebrity version and I’m honestly not interested. Not in a snobby sort of way either, you fill yer boots if you like it. I’ll just go back to my book.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 4d

This has just gone straight to no. 1 on my Christmas Wishlist!

Kath @kathyburke.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 6d

“Fuck off, you utter twat!”

CNBC @cnbc.com · 6d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

cnb.cx

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 6d

Laura wouldn't be able to cope with someone giving honest answers to her questions.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 6d

BBC accused of 'extraordinary' anti-Green bias after party say the Laura Kuenssberg Show scrapped a promised interview with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on Sunday.

Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...

Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 6d

This is just lovely!

Lydia Massiah @lydiamassiah.bsky.social · 8d

This could be a long and rambling thread. Be patient with me.

I bought an old mahogany bureau on Ebay. I didn't really want a bureau as we're meant to be downsizing, but it was a beautiful piece & obviously very old. Google lens suggests the brass chased handles are Queen Anne. That's 1702-1714 😯

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 6d

Iron Bollocks
The Incredible Bollocks
Captain Bollocks
Doctor Bollocks
Ant-Man and the Bollocks
Bollocks Assemble
Guardians of the Bollocks
Spider-Bollocks
Black Bollocks

(The Marvel Collection)

hellish @zellishrows.bsky.social · 6d

Jurassic Bollocks

Take a movie title and replace one word with ‘bollocks’.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 6d

Happy cat!

A calico cat lies on a dog bed with her back to a roaring log burner. If there’s such a thing as cat heaven, she has found it.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 6d

I don't even think it's that. It just so badly written!

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 6d

Five episodes in and 'Mitchell and Webb are Not Helping really should've been called 'Mitchell and Webb Are Not Funny'. It gets worse each week. I used to love The Mitchell & Webb Look, but this series has been painful. The only sketch that made me laugh was the Abba one.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 7d

Had mine on Thursday afternoon and am just about over the worst!

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 7d

Fire’s lit!

A log burner blazing with a cat lying in front of it, a golden retriever next to her and my slippered feet to the right.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 8d

I know she's probably best known to most as Hyacinth Bucket, but for me Patricia Routledge will always be Kitty. Treat yourself to a thread full of her. Victoria Wood's writing is, as usual, hilarious. But oh, Patricia's delivery is *everything*! RIP you fabulous woman.

John Self @john-self.bsky.social · 9d

"My name's Kitty. I could have married, I've given gallons of blood and I can't stomach whelks, so that's me for you."

RIP Patricia Routledge.

Patricia Routledge Kitty

YouTube video by ukcomedy

www.youtube.com

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 9d

Right Reverend Mrs Woman, shurly?

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 9d

I got very few side effects with Pfizer, but we’re all different.

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Sue @suepook.bsky.social · 9d

Ta Shez. We’ve got Storm Amy approaching, so another good reason to stay in!