Andy Shuttleworth
@andyshuttle.bsky.social
Elder Millennial. Amateur Photographer. Trekkie. Slow Runner. Dungeon Master. History Reader. Bourbon Drinker. Dog Dad. He/Him/His.
Once again, I am out on the town and treating myself to a tasting menu. This time at #RestaurantFaru in Durham.
February 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Once again, I am out on the town and treating myself to a tasting menu. This time at #RestaurantFaru in Durham.
Who said being single means you can’t have a fancy solo dining experience? If you could point them out to me, I’ll raise my champagne in their general direction to show signal how wrong they are.
February 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Who said being single means you can’t have a fancy solo dining experience? If you could point them out to me, I’ll raise my champagne in their general direction to show signal how wrong they are.
My evening so far for #DurhamRestaurantWeek at #FIIK.
The soufflé has been the stand-out so far, closely followed by the Dill Mash that was served with the Cod.
The soufflé has been the stand-out so far, closely followed by the Dill Mash that was served with the Cod.
February 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
My evening so far for #DurhamRestaurantWeek at #FIIK.
The soufflé has been the stand-out so far, closely followed by the Dill Mash that was served with the Cod.
The soufflé has been the stand-out so far, closely followed by the Dill Mash that was served with the Cod.
It’s #DurhamRestaurantWeek, which means a week of tasting menus for me. First up is #FIIK, which combines a traditional atmosphere and tasty creations to the tunes of Avril Lavigne and Shania Twain and I AM DOWN FOR THIS!
February 3, 2026 at 7:51 PM
It’s #DurhamRestaurantWeek, which means a week of tasting menus for me. First up is #FIIK, which combines a traditional atmosphere and tasty creations to the tunes of Avril Lavigne and Shania Twain and I AM DOWN FOR THIS!
Just a reminder: one of the primary causes of the fall of the Roman Empire was taxes. Don’t know why that is pertinent in today’s world, but it seemingly is.
January 18, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Just a reminder: one of the primary causes of the fall of the Roman Empire was taxes. Don’t know why that is pertinent in today’s world, but it seemingly is.
I’m not actually worried about all this hate for Nu-Trek. We’ve been here before, numerous times, for each successive series that followed TOS.
It’ll be like Enterprise, with ever growing appreciation as time passes. DISC, SNW, SFA will all have a resurgence ten years from now.
It’ll be like Enterprise, with ever growing appreciation as time passes. DISC, SNW, SFA will all have a resurgence ten years from now.
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I’m not actually worried about all this hate for Nu-Trek. We’ve been here before, numerous times, for each successive series that followed TOS.
It’ll be like Enterprise, with ever growing appreciation as time passes. DISC, SNW, SFA will all have a resurgence ten years from now.
It’ll be like Enterprise, with ever growing appreciation as time passes. DISC, SNW, SFA will all have a resurgence ten years from now.
Does this mean we can get a sequel to Team America: World Police?
January 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Does this mean we can get a sequel to Team America: World Police?
I’ve been reading a book on European history c.1674 to 1815. It’s a lovely tome, outlining the changing societal, demographic, legal, and governance aspects of Europe during the period. Essentially its central thesis is the development of what we would consider the modern nation-state.
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I’ve been reading a book on European history c.1674 to 1815. It’s a lovely tome, outlining the changing societal, demographic, legal, and governance aspects of Europe during the period. Essentially its central thesis is the development of what we would consider the modern nation-state.
So I guess I’m the King of Prussia now? 🤷🏻♂️
Commander of the Grand Fleet.
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
So I guess I’m the King of Prussia now? 🤷🏻♂️
Happiest of birthdays, @fionaskywalker.bsky.social. Hope you have a great day and a fantastic year.
December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Happiest of birthdays, @fionaskywalker.bsky.social. Hope you have a great day and a fantastic year.
Lumiere has been and gone in Durham, the last one too. So it was especially poignant. Every two years this lovely light festival has brought a new perspective to the city. Sad to see it go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Lumiere has been and gone in Durham, the last one too. So it was especially poignant. Every two years this lovely light festival has brought a new perspective to the city. Sad to see it go.
Me: What a day! Glad we got that problem fixed, it was a little hectic for a second there. But time to go home, job well done everybody!
Everybody: Andy, it’s only 10.30am
Me: Well…shit.
Everybody: Andy, it’s only 10.30am
Me: Well…shit.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Me: What a day! Glad we got that problem fixed, it was a little hectic for a second there. But time to go home, job well done everybody!
Everybody: Andy, it’s only 10.30am
Me: Well…shit.
Everybody: Andy, it’s only 10.30am
Me: Well…shit.
A quick and easy one for #Halloween before I head out into town with friends.
Chilli Beef, with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Coriander.
Delicious.
Chilli Beef, with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Coriander.
Delicious.
October 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A quick and easy one for #Halloween before I head out into town with friends.
Chilli Beef, with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Coriander.
Delicious.
Chilli Beef, with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Coriander.
Delicious.
Colourful meal for dinner.
Butternut Squash Salad, with homemade tahini, pomegranate, pine nuts, and black olives.
Butternut Squash Salad, with homemade tahini, pomegranate, pine nuts, and black olives.
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Colourful meal for dinner.
Butternut Squash Salad, with homemade tahini, pomegranate, pine nuts, and black olives.
Butternut Squash Salad, with homemade tahini, pomegranate, pine nuts, and black olives.
Not surprising. Both from the perspective of Starmer and the UKs historical side-eye support of genocide (see: Cambodia).
Sir Keir Starmer has been specifically named in a UN report for complicity in Israel's genocide.
The report states that the UK government played "a key role in military collaboration with Israel... a collective crime... with detailed knowledge and cooperation in the destruction of Gaza." 🧵
The report states that the UK government played "a key role in military collaboration with Israel... a collective crime... with detailed knowledge and cooperation in the destruction of Gaza." 🧵
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Not surprising. Both from the perspective of Starmer and the UKs historical side-eye support of genocide (see: Cambodia).
Me in a previous era, circa 1986/7 and proving that deep down I’m a style icon you’re just not ready for.
October 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Me in a previous era, circa 1986/7 and proving that deep down I’m a style icon you’re just not ready for.
Coming to the end of the second week of my new job. It’s been full on, into the deep end, learning new things and expanding what I already know. Trying to get the balance right. Safe to say, I’m shattered.
October 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Coming to the end of the second week of my new job. It’s been full on, into the deep end, learning new things and expanding what I already know. Trying to get the balance right. Safe to say, I’m shattered.
In any other industry, such as steel, was threatened with the loss of 12,000 jobs the government would intervene. But with Universities and Higher Education it’s just a Friday.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thousands more university jobs cut as financial crisis deepens
University workers will vote on national strike action this month over a 1.4% pay offer made in the summer.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
In any other industry, such as steel, was threatened with the loss of 12,000 jobs the government would intervene. But with Universities and Higher Education it’s just a Friday.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Morning All. Let’s smash today.
October 7, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Morning All. Let’s smash today.
Hello, Durham. It’s good to be home.
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hello, Durham. It’s good to be home.
