Darren Walton
@darjwal.bsky.social
Dad, logistician, musician, novice coach, trying to get fitter.
Yesterday in three words: coaches, lounges, aeroplanes.
We spent Christmas Eve travelling to Portugal so that we can stay with friends. Treated ourselves to lounge access to get the holiday started in style. Safe journey to all those travelling
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We spent Christmas Eve travelling to Portugal so that we can stay with friends. Treated ourselves to lounge access to get the holiday started in style. Safe journey to all those travelling
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December 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Yesterday in three words: coaches, lounges, aeroplanes.
We spent Christmas Eve travelling to Portugal so that we can stay with friends. Treated ourselves to lounge access to get the holiday started in style. Safe journey to all those travelling
.
We spent Christmas Eve travelling to Portugal so that we can stay with friends. Treated ourselves to lounge access to get the holiday started in style. Safe journey to all those travelling
.
Today in three words: washing, packing, printing.
Classic pre-travel admin day but it's exciting times ahead as we get ready to visit friends for Christmas.
Classic pre-travel admin day but it's exciting times ahead as we get ready to visit friends for Christmas.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Today in three words: washing, packing, printing.
Classic pre-travel admin day but it's exciting times ahead as we get ready to visit friends for Christmas.
Classic pre-travel admin day but it's exciting times ahead as we get ready to visit friends for Christmas.
Today in three words: tattoo competition winner!
I paid for my next tattoo using a gift voucher scheme which entered me into a prize draw. It turns out I have won a 150Euro tattoo in addition to the one I have bought and paid for! I need to get designing!
I paid for my next tattoo using a gift voucher scheme which entered me into a prize draw. It turns out I have won a 150Euro tattoo in addition to the one I have bought and paid for! I need to get designing!
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December 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Today in three words: tattoo competition winner!
I paid for my next tattoo using a gift voucher scheme which entered me into a prize draw. It turns out I have won a 150Euro tattoo in addition to the one I have bought and paid for! I need to get designing!
I paid for my next tattoo using a gift voucher scheme which entered me into a prize draw. It turns out I have won a 150Euro tattoo in addition to the one I have bought and paid for! I need to get designing!
Today in three words: feeling quite poorly 😭
Not sure what I have picked up but my throat is sore and I'm exhausted. Hopefully a couple of lazy days will sort things out 🤞
Not sure what I have picked up but my throat is sore and I'm exhausted. Hopefully a couple of lazy days will sort things out 🤞
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December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today in three words: feeling quite poorly 😭
Not sure what I have picked up but my throat is sore and I'm exhausted. Hopefully a couple of lazy days will sort things out 🤞
Not sure what I have picked up but my throat is sore and I'm exhausted. Hopefully a couple of lazy days will sort things out 🤞
Today in three words: work Christmas party.
Wish me luck! 🎉🍺🎶🤩
Wish me luck! 🎉🍺🎶🤩
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December 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Today in three words: work Christmas party.
Wish me luck! 🎉🍺🎶🤩
Wish me luck! 🎉🍺🎶🤩
Today in three words: school carol service.
The children at Stoke Damerel Junior School and Community College gave a great performance this evening at our local church. The acapella group were particularly impressive 🎶
The children at Stoke Damerel Junior School and Community College gave a great performance this evening at our local church. The acapella group were particularly impressive 🎶
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December 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Today in three words: school carol service.
The children at Stoke Damerel Junior School and Community College gave a great performance this evening at our local church. The acapella group were particularly impressive 🎶
The children at Stoke Damerel Junior School and Community College gave a great performance this evening at our local church. The acapella group were particularly impressive 🎶
Today in three words: salt beef brine 🤩
With only six days to go until our festive dinner, the brine is prepped and the beef is soaking up all the lovely flavours 🤤
With only six days to go until our festive dinner, the brine is prepped and the beef is soaking up all the lovely flavours 🤤
December 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today in three words: salt beef brine 🤩
With only six days to go until our festive dinner, the brine is prepped and the beef is soaking up all the lovely flavours 🤤
With only six days to go until our festive dinner, the brine is prepped and the beef is soaking up all the lovely flavours 🤤
Today in three words: salmon, laundry, paint.
Finishing touches on the dining room paint and the radiator is plumbed in ✅ The laundry basket is empty for the first time in weeks and we topped it off with salmon en croute 🤤
Finishing touches on the dining room paint and the radiator is plumbed in ✅ The laundry basket is empty for the first time in weeks and we topped it off with salmon en croute 🤤
December 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today in three words: salmon, laundry, paint.
Finishing touches on the dining room paint and the radiator is plumbed in ✅ The laundry basket is empty for the first time in weeks and we topped it off with salmon en croute 🤤
Finishing touches on the dining room paint and the radiator is plumbed in ✅ The laundry basket is empty for the first time in weeks and we topped it off with salmon en croute 🤤
Today in three words: Brass Monkeys performance! 🎶
It was a real pleasure to be asked to cover the tuba parts tonight. I had to borrow a Bb/F trombone to get down to the low notes but it was a great evening. Thanks to Stoke Fleming Village Hall for hosting and the gift 🍾
It was a real pleasure to be asked to cover the tuba parts tonight. I had to borrow a Bb/F trombone to get down to the low notes but it was a great evening. Thanks to Stoke Fleming Village Hall for hosting and the gift 🍾
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December 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Today in three words: Brass Monkeys performance! 🎶
It was a real pleasure to be asked to cover the tuba parts tonight. I had to borrow a Bb/F trombone to get down to the low notes but it was a great evening. Thanks to Stoke Fleming Village Hall for hosting and the gift 🍾
It was a real pleasure to be asked to cover the tuba parts tonight. I had to borrow a Bb/F trombone to get down to the low notes but it was a great evening. Thanks to Stoke Fleming Village Hall for hosting and the gift 🍾
Yesterday in three words: penicillin induced diarrhea 😭
It's not the pre-Christmas weight loss plan I was considering, but I guess it's better than being ill.
It's not the pre-Christmas weight loss plan I was considering, but I guess it's better than being ill.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Yesterday in three words: penicillin induced diarrhea 😭
It's not the pre-Christmas weight loss plan I was considering, but I guess it's better than being ill.
It's not the pre-Christmas weight loss plan I was considering, but I guess it's better than being ill.
Today in three words: Falmouth Cornish pasties.
Simply delicious. So glad I brought some home to be the star of this evening's dinner.
Simply delicious. So glad I brought some home to be the star of this evening's dinner.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Today in three words: Falmouth Cornish pasties.
Simply delicious. So glad I brought some home to be the star of this evening's dinner.
Simply delicious. So glad I brought some home to be the star of this evening's dinner.
Today in three words: SFT boards complete.
There were some hugely impressive performances in today's Specialist Fleet Time boards. It's great to know we have some logisticians with huge potential heading to their first complement jobs soon. #logistics
There were some hugely impressive performances in today's Specialist Fleet Time boards. It's great to know we have some logisticians with huge potential heading to their first complement jobs soon. #logistics
December 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Today in three words: SFT boards complete.
There were some hugely impressive performances in today's Specialist Fleet Time boards. It's great to know we have some logisticians with huge potential heading to their first complement jobs soon. #logistics
There were some hugely impressive performances in today's Specialist Fleet Time boards. It's great to know we have some logisticians with huge potential heading to their first complement jobs soon. #logistics
Today in three words: junior officer development.
It was a pleasure to be invited (again) to sit on the board for the final presentations of the current batch of junior logistics officers. Looking forward to tomorrow's deep dive into logistics.
It was a pleasure to be invited (again) to sit on the board for the final presentations of the current batch of junior logistics officers. Looking forward to tomorrow's deep dive into logistics.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Today in three words: junior officer development.
It was a pleasure to be invited (again) to sit on the board for the final presentations of the current batch of junior logistics officers. Looking forward to tomorrow's deep dive into logistics.
It was a pleasure to be invited (again) to sit on the board for the final presentations of the current batch of junior logistics officers. Looking forward to tomorrow's deep dive into logistics.
Today in three words: friends, food, wine.
A great evening catching up with friends who have gone through a particularly tough couple of years. Wonderful to reflect on recent positive news and enjoy some quality company.
A great evening catching up with friends who have gone through a particularly tough couple of years. Wonderful to reflect on recent positive news and enjoy some quality company.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Today in three words: friends, food, wine.
A great evening catching up with friends who have gone through a particularly tough couple of years. Wonderful to reflect on recent positive news and enjoy some quality company.
A great evening catching up with friends who have gone through a particularly tough couple of years. Wonderful to reflect on recent positive news and enjoy some quality company.
Today in three words: painting, study, Yorkshires.
After getting a second coat of paint in the dining room I managed to get some study done after the #F1. The highlight of the day was cooking the first batch of Yorkshire puddings in the new kitchen 🤤
After getting a second coat of paint in the dining room I managed to get some study done after the #F1. The highlight of the day was cooking the first batch of Yorkshire puddings in the new kitchen 🤤
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December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Today in three words: painting, study, Yorkshires.
After getting a second coat of paint in the dining room I managed to get some study done after the #F1. The highlight of the day was cooking the first batch of Yorkshire puddings in the new kitchen 🤤
After getting a second coat of paint in the dining room I managed to get some study done after the #F1. The highlight of the day was cooking the first batch of Yorkshire puddings in the new kitchen 🤤
Today (yesterday at it's just after midnight) in three words: Wardroom Christmas Ball.
It's been a long time since we put on our best clobber and went out for food and drinks. Tonight was thoroughly enjoyable and we got to catch up with some great friends 😁🎅🍻🎉
It's been a long time since we put on our best clobber and went out for food and drinks. Tonight was thoroughly enjoyable and we got to catch up with some great friends 😁🎅🍻🎉
December 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Today (yesterday at it's just after midnight) in three words: Wardroom Christmas Ball.
It's been a long time since we put on our best clobber and went out for food and drinks. Tonight was thoroughly enjoyable and we got to catch up with some great friends 😁🎅🍻🎉
It's been a long time since we put on our best clobber and went out for food and drinks. Tonight was thoroughly enjoyable and we got to catch up with some great friends 😁🎅🍻🎉
Today in three words: Purdy comes home.
We sent her to stay with family around the corner as she would have hated all the building work. She's still not entirely sure what's going on. Hopefully she will forgive us in a day or two 🤞
We sent her to stay with family around the corner as she would have hated all the building work. She's still not entirely sure what's going on. Hopefully she will forgive us in a day or two 🤞
December 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Today in three words: Purdy comes home.
We sent her to stay with family around the corner as she would have hated all the building work. She's still not entirely sure what's going on. Hopefully she will forgive us in a day or two 🤞
We sent her to stay with family around the corner as she would have hated all the building work. She's still not entirely sure what's going on. Hopefully she will forgive us in a day or two 🤞
Today in three words: dining table rebuilt! 🍔🍟
It's been about three months since we dismantled the table to prepare for home improvements. Today it was rebuilt and, burger Wednesday was particularly enjoyable as a result! 🤤
It's been about three months since we dismantled the table to prepare for home improvements. Today it was rebuilt and, burger Wednesday was particularly enjoyable as a result! 🤤
December 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Today in three words: dining table rebuilt! 🍔🍟
It's been about three months since we dismantled the table to prepare for home improvements. Today it was rebuilt and, burger Wednesday was particularly enjoyable as a result! 🤤
It's been about three months since we dismantled the table to prepare for home improvements. Today it was rebuilt and, burger Wednesday was particularly enjoyable as a result! 🤤
Today in three words: wallpaper steamer success. ♨️
Finally unboxed the new wallpaper steamer and progress has improved significantly 🤩
Finally unboxed the new wallpaper steamer and progress has improved significantly 🤩
December 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today in three words: wallpaper steamer success. ♨️
Finally unboxed the new wallpaper steamer and progress has improved significantly 🤩
Finally unboxed the new wallpaper steamer and progress has improved significantly 🤩
Today in three words: chandelier back up!
The living room has now had three coats of paint and the chandelier, curtains and TV stand are all back in place. It's starting to feel like a home again 🤗
The living room has now had three coats of paint and the chandelier, curtains and TV stand are all back in place. It's starting to feel like a home again 🤗
November 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today in three words: chandelier back up!
The living room has now had three coats of paint and the chandelier, curtains and TV stand are all back in place. It's starting to feel like a home again 🤗
The living room has now had three coats of paint and the chandelier, curtains and TV stand are all back in place. It's starting to feel like a home again 🤗
Today in three words: own bed tonight 🤗
It's been a productive couple of days training in Middlesbrough, but I'm looking forward to a night in my own bed when we finally complete the journey home 😴
It's been a productive couple of days training in Middlesbrough, but I'm looking forward to a night in my own bed when we finally complete the journey home 😴
November 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today in three words: own bed tonight 🤗
It's been a productive couple of days training in Middlesbrough, but I'm looking forward to a night in my own bed when we finally complete the journey home 😴
It's been a productive couple of days training in Middlesbrough, but I'm looking forward to a night in my own bed when we finally complete the journey home 😴
Today in three words: Fisherman's Friends live!
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November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Today in three words: Fisherman's Friends live!
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Today in three words: family meal out.
Stepson's birthday is tomorrow but we can't get together for dinner then. He kindly invited us to his place of work to take advantage of his staff discount 🤑
Stepson's birthday is tomorrow but we can't get together for dinner then. He kindly invited us to his place of work to take advantage of his staff discount 🤑
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today in three words: family meal out.
Stepson's birthday is tomorrow but we can't get together for dinner then. He kindly invited us to his place of work to take advantage of his staff discount 🤑
Stepson's birthday is tomorrow but we can't get together for dinner then. He kindly invited us to his place of work to take advantage of his staff discount 🤑
Finally got round to finishing the '100 miles of Autumn' challenge today. A lot of days at sea and a mountain of DIY really made finding the time to complete this a genuine challenge. Looking forward to the medal arriving! reg.resport.io/entry?en=535...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Finally got round to finishing the '100 miles of Autumn' challenge today. A lot of days at sea and a mountain of DIY really made finding the time to complete this a genuine challenge. Looking forward to the medal arriving! reg.resport.io/entry?en=535...
Today in three words: floor renovations commenced!
A lot of sanding, a bit of polishing and brand new rafters/boards in the dining room...great progress for day one 🤩
A lot of sanding, a bit of polishing and brand new rafters/boards in the dining room...great progress for day one 🤩
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today in three words: floor renovations commenced!
A lot of sanding, a bit of polishing and brand new rafters/boards in the dining room...great progress for day one 🤩
A lot of sanding, a bit of polishing and brand new rafters/boards in the dining room...great progress for day one 🤩