Captain Arlo
@captainarlonj.bsky.social
Stubborn, older middle-aged grump who ironically relishes a good laugh from sharp wit. Enjoys history, podcasts, Britcoms, UK canals, Sci-Fi, tech, and a good meal.
Life goals might perhaps stretch beyond 58 Guardian articles… assuming the laws of physics permit such reckless ambition.
February 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Life goals might perhaps stretch beyond 58 Guardian articles… assuming the laws of physics permit such reckless ambition.
Selling autographs after 58 reads? Congratulations, here’s your Guardian participation trophy. 😉
February 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Selling autographs after 58 reads? Congratulations, here’s your Guardian participation trophy. 😉
Or chase down my mother in the past to stop her drinking tea. 🫖
February 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Or chase down my mother in the past to stop her drinking tea. 🫖
Future me will enjoy this.
February 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Future me will enjoy this.
A shark is spotted, the beach is closed, and everyone goes home. 🦈
February 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM
A shark is spotted, the beach is closed, and everyone goes home. 🦈
Further research suggests ‘Game of Thrones’ may refer to competition over a toilet.
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Further research suggests ‘Game of Thrones’ may refer to competition over a toilet.
So… starting tomorrow then?
January 30, 2026 at 1:51 AM
So… starting tomorrow then?
The King’s Sausage
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM
The King’s Sausage
I can’t add a like, but I can diversify your engagement stream. 😄
January 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM
I can’t add a like, but I can diversify your engagement stream. 😄
I was actually asked this by my boss. As I was in my late 50’s, I responded, “Laying on a beach with a drink in my hand.”
Boss: “Funny. No, seriously.”
Me: “I am serious.”
Boss: “Funny. No, seriously.”
Me: “I am serious.”
January 28, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I was actually asked this by my boss. As I was in my late 50’s, I responded, “Laying on a beach with a drink in my hand.”
Boss: “Funny. No, seriously.”
Me: “I am serious.”
Boss: “Funny. No, seriously.”
Me: “I am serious.”
“No, the other left!”
January 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“No, the other left!”
For balance? I would think it would be for piloting directions…
January 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
For balance? I would think it would be for piloting directions…
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
That’s from the ‘Mob Manual’. You want ‘The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations’.
January 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
That’s from the ‘Mob Manual’. You want ‘The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations’.
Your review:
Lovely hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful views, which I admired from the window, the bed, and ultimately the bathroom floor.
Lovely hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful views, which I admired from the window, the bed, and ultimately the bathroom floor.
January 26, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Your review:
Lovely hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful views, which I admired from the window, the bed, and ultimately the bathroom floor.
Lovely hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful views, which I admired from the window, the bed, and ultimately the bathroom floor.
Congrats on your episode milestone!!
January 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Congrats on your episode milestone!!
Willing to bet you ‘misspent’ some time and found all 14 items in that picture. 😊
January 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Willing to bet you ‘misspent’ some time and found all 14 items in that picture. 😊
Posting ‘Who remembers this?’ about something from last week.
January 24, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Posting ‘Who remembers this?’ about something from last week.
Guess it was all doe and no show.
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Guess it was all doe and no show.
The Natural With Big Naturals
January 22, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The Natural With Big Naturals