Peter Hutchinson
@catus14.bsky.social
Retired international construction program director. PPE & European Law degrees. Granda to 4 superstars, loyal to family, Labour and NUFC. Worked globally, love the UK, despise Brexit, still enjoy rowing, wine, arguing, reading
I understand dissatisfaction with Starmer (although he has delivered a reasonable amount of good stuff) but given the choice between him and Badenoch, Farage or Polanski (the Green Farage) I'm surprised people don't say (happily, sighing, or through gritted teeth) "it's Starmer for me" (or Davey)
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I understand dissatisfaction with Starmer (although he has delivered a reasonable amount of good stuff) but given the choice between him and Badenoch, Farage or Polanski (the Green Farage) I'm surprised people don't say (happily, sighing, or through gritted teeth) "it's Starmer for me" (or Davey)
Demented, all of them
December 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Demented, all of them
1962, family outing to Alston. Stopped to look at leadworkings. "Late again. What time do you call this?". Dad's friend from Benton, unseen since both joined up in 1940, now smallholder. Supplied our Xmas turkey every year after, "ploated by Mary".
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
1962, family outing to Alston. Stopped to look at leadworkings. "Late again. What time do you call this?". Dad's friend from Benton, unseen since both joined up in 1940, now smallholder. Supplied our Xmas turkey every year after, "ploated by Mary".
And I'm right to copy my vocabulary from King Trump, whatever the rigged media says
December 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
And I'm right to copy my vocabulary from King Trump, whatever the rigged media says
I have a vague memory of my mother (1924-2009) wearing trousers once.
December 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I have a vague memory of my mother (1924-2009) wearing trousers once.
Do roubles still count as payment?
December 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Do roubles still count as payment?
To be fair to Trump, he has no idea what "Truth" or "Lie" mean, so difficult to testify
December 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
To be fair to Trump, he has no idea what "Truth" or "Lie" mean, so difficult to testify
I have the same one (unopened). Aged 76, I've never had an advent calendar before. This is going to end up with me putting 4 days worth at a time in my Mokka pot for breakfast. Chocalate next time please
December 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I have the same one (unopened). Aged 76, I've never had an advent calendar before. This is going to end up with me putting 4 days worth at a time in my Mokka pot for breakfast. Chocalate next time please
Yes, it has a lovely rhythm. Equally, I recommend Strangers and Brothers. Two authors who can write
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Yes, it has a lovely rhythm. Equally, I recommend Strangers and Brothers. Two authors who can write
I've loved bars for decades, moving gently from beer-focussed to wine-focussed L'Artiste Muscle in Shepherds Market, Mayfair is still myfavourite after 50 years) . I enjoy an occasional cocktail but stick to Martini (gin) and Gimlets, others all seem unnecessary
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I've loved bars for decades, moving gently from beer-focussed to wine-focussed L'Artiste Muscle in Shepherds Market, Mayfair is still myfavourite after 50 years) . I enjoy an occasional cocktail but stick to Martini (gin) and Gimlets, others all seem unnecessary
Yep, also those people (often people who I generally respect) who are SO DOGMATIC....on every subject they consider.
December 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Yep, also those people (often people who I generally respect) who are SO DOGMATIC....on every subject they consider.
Exactly the sort of behaviour I would expect from a FIFA peace prize winner
December 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Exactly the sort of behaviour I would expect from a FIFA peace prize winner
Completely demented
December 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Completely demented
He's lacking in the "taking responsibility" and "working hard" areas too.....
December 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
He's lacking in the "taking responsibility" and "working hard" areas too.....
This is what you get after a generation of "journalists" paid for having access, not for doing journalism.... like asking questions
December 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This is what you get after a generation of "journalists" paid for having access, not for doing journalism.... like asking questions
I agree, added to the standard on-line newspaper issue of keeping stories on for days, making it time-consuming to sort out "today's" stories from things you read a week ago, the experience is becoming increasingly unsatisfying
December 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I agree, added to the standard on-line newspaper issue of keeping stories on for days, making it time-consuming to sort out "today's" stories from things you read a week ago, the experience is becoming increasingly unsatisfying
When I started in construction in 1976 we employed a lot of Polish tradesmen who had come to Britain in 1939, been welcomed & decided to stay on rather than become Russian assets. They were wonderful colleagues, who felt valued. The Mail made the later groups unwelcome & they have good alternatives
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
When I started in construction in 1976 we employed a lot of Polish tradesmen who had come to Britain in 1939, been welcomed & decided to stay on rather than become Russian assets. They were wonderful colleagues, who felt valued. The Mail made the later groups unwelcome & they have good alternatives
I idly wonder what all these "Christians" would make of my Chiltern village where the only growing congregation is the black evangelical church who took over a Catholic church.
December 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I idly wonder what all these "Christians" would make of my Chiltern village where the only growing congregation is the black evangelical church who took over a Catholic church.
I'm still not convinced that, if Labour is so unpopular that Starmer feels he has to quit, Burnham is guaranteed to win a by-election. Would he give up a safe job with a risk of losing? Even if he's sure he can win a by-election, will his ego convince him he can win a General 3 years later?
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I'm still not convinced that, if Labour is so unpopular that Starmer feels he has to quit, Burnham is guaranteed to win a by-election. Would he give up a safe job with a risk of losing? Even if he's sure he can win a by-election, will his ego convince him he can win a General 3 years later?
I had it over Xmas as a 4 year old in 1954.....horrible
December 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I had it over Xmas as a 4 year old in 1954.....horrible
Yep, I think she may be a little confused about what being "a Catholic" implies..."Trump for Pope?"
December 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Yep, I think she may be a little confused about what being "a Catholic" implies..."Trump for Pope?"
My seven year old grandson got told off for booing yesterday so you are in excellent company
December 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My seven year old grandson got told off for booing yesterday so you are in excellent company
Waitrose are advertising 6 varieties of Easter Hot Cross Buns....already
December 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Waitrose are advertising 6 varieties of Easter Hot Cross Buns....already
A Geordie in London can spot another Geordie across 3 Borough boundaries
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A Geordie in London can spot another Geordie across 3 Borough boundaries