Chris Ponting
@chrisponting.bsky.social
Formerly known as Sporting_chin.
Cheese, beer, tripe.
Sharing Arthur Hirst’s 1947 diary.
If you’re looking for Professor Chris Ponting of the University of Edinburgh, you’ll find him at @cgatist.bsky.social
Cheese, beer, tripe.
Sharing Arthur Hirst’s 1947 diary.
If you’re looking for Professor Chris Ponting of the University of Edinburgh, you’ll find him at @cgatist.bsky.social
I still have that silver jubilee Atlantean bus.
November 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I still have that silver jubilee Atlantean bus.
Was very nice. And just enough.
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Was very nice. And just enough.
*Sheepishly puts pants back on*
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
*Sheepishly puts pants back on*
The Christmas Loaf was lovely.
November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Christmas Loaf was lovely.
Will definitely have to pay it a visit.
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Will definitely have to pay it a visit.
It certainly was!
November 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It certainly was!
Newton St Cyrs, about 10 mins out of Exeter on the Barnstable line. There’s a request stop station right by the pub.
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Newton St Cyrs, about 10 mins out of Exeter on the Barnstable line. There’s a request stop station right by the pub.
Piston Broke, 4.3% - all their ale is brewed on the premises.
November 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Piston Broke, 4.3% - all their ale is brewed on the premises.
Daft prices. But it’s proper home cooked food, and the portions are pretty generous. At least they were when we came here last year.
They brew their own ale too.
They brew their own ale too.
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Daft prices. But it’s proper home cooked food, and the portions are pretty generous. At least they were when we came here last year.
They brew their own ale too.
They brew their own ale too.
The Christmas Loaf and brandy custard is a’calling.
November 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Christmas Loaf and brandy custard is a’calling.
Enjoy. Beer for me in Exeter with a couple of old mates.
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Enjoy. Beer for me in Exeter with a couple of old mates.
Hope Cubby is home soon, all well and causing mischief!
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Hope Cubby is home soon, all well and causing mischief!
Yes, we’ve lost a few cats far too soon from kidney failure - I get concerned when they’re constantly at the water bowl.
It’s great to have a furry beast around the house, but they delight in damaging the furniture, clawing the carpet and causing worry!
It’s great to have a furry beast around the house, but they delight in damaging the furniture, clawing the carpet and causing worry!
November 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Yes, we’ve lost a few cats far too soon from kidney failure - I get concerned when they’re constantly at the water bowl.
It’s great to have a furry beast around the house, but they delight in damaging the furniture, clawing the carpet and causing worry!
It’s great to have a furry beast around the house, but they delight in damaging the furniture, clawing the carpet and causing worry!
Phew - Get well soon Cubby!
November 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Phew - Get well soon Cubby!