Jeff Livingstone
@defjeff.bsky.social
Lapsed influencer. Geordie (*VERY*). Arty. Amicable. Nice. Previously did football for adidas, Nike, Puma, World Soccer, Guardian, NY Times, BBC.
And then one particularly sensitive and articulate teenager will say, "Why, kids, do you understand nothing?”
And then one particularly sensitive and articulate teenager will say, "Why, kids, do you understand nothing?”
We all in on buying this for the community, yes? Happy to cover postage.
February 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM
We all in on buying this for the community, yes? Happy to cover postage.
Got my Loake boots on tonight, lads.
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Got my Loake boots on tonight, lads.
Friday tomorrow, everyone. Maintain focus.
February 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Friday tomorrow, everyone. Maintain focus.
Been ill lately, but feel that a corner has been turned. Just having a couple of liveners up on Gosforth High Street. As you do.
February 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Been ill lately, but feel that a corner has been turned. Just having a couple of liveners up on Gosforth High Street. As you do.
Just so you know, my tomatoes and my chillies - both currently in airing cupboard - have started sprouting this evening. Dig out your shorts.
February 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Just so you know, my tomatoes and my chillies - both currently in airing cupboard - have started sprouting this evening. Dig out your shorts.
Are they just making this up now?
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Are they just making this up now?
Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin, June 2025.
📷 Sony A7 with Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA.
📷 Sony A7 with Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA.
February 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin, June 2025.
📷 Sony A7 with Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA.
📷 Sony A7 with Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA.
Not sure what the backstory of the framed Jarvis print is (£10), but there were other icons in there too (Lennon £40 etc). Nice records still at Mind, albeit expensive, and I was tempted to dance with the captain but passed that up. The complete PSB book was good but a touch steep at £25, I felt.
February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Not sure what the backstory of the framed Jarvis print is (£10), but there were other icons in there too (Lennon £40 etc). Nice records still at Mind, albeit expensive, and I was tempted to dance with the captain but passed that up. The complete PSB book was good but a touch steep at £25, I felt.
Found myself in the unusual position of doing the Jesmond charity shop run and returning empty handed for once! In fact, I handed a load of stuff over. Still saw some very tempting gear, mind. Not least this mid 70s Akai deck. £150 at the top end of the price range but reflective of condition. Lush.
February 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Found myself in the unusual position of doing the Jesmond charity shop run and returning empty handed for once! In fact, I handed a load of stuff over. Still saw some very tempting gear, mind. Not least this mid 70s Akai deck. £150 at the top end of the price range but reflective of condition. Lush.
French authorities are raiding offices. Meanwhile, in the UK…
February 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
French authorities are raiding offices. Meanwhile, in the UK…
Greater minds, can you help? It’s for a thing. Am I right in thinking that all of the Champions League playoff winners play their last 16 first leg at home first? Documents suggest that’s the case but I’m unsure…
February 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Greater minds, can you help? It’s for a thing. Am I right in thinking that all of the Champions League playoff winners play their last 16 first leg at home first? Documents suggest that’s the case but I’m unsure…
My god, when will the relentless greyness abate?
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
My god, when will the relentless greyness abate?
Grainger Market, Newcastle, December 2021.
📸 Sony A7 with a 1982 Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm F1.8 Pancolar.
📸 Sony A7 with a 1982 Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm F1.8 Pancolar.
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Grainger Market, Newcastle, December 2021.
📸 Sony A7 with a 1982 Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm F1.8 Pancolar.
📸 Sony A7 with a 1982 Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm F1.8 Pancolar.
South Beach, Blyth, Northumberland, October 2021.
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📷 Sony A7 with a 1975 SMC Pentax 150mm F4
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📷 Sony A7 with a 1975 SMC Pentax 150mm F4
February 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM
South Beach, Blyth, Northumberland, October 2021.
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📷 Sony A7 with a 1975 SMC Pentax 150mm F4
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📷 Sony A7 with a 1975 SMC Pentax 150mm F4
So, as well as strawberries and usual stuff, I’m growing 4 new varieties of veg this year that I’m quite excited about! Always love Cavolo Nero, and the 'Tromboncino’ courgettes will be interesting for Italian cooking. ‘Cobra’ French Beans and Cucamelons also come recommended. 3 types of tomato too!
February 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
So, as well as strawberries and usual stuff, I’m growing 4 new varieties of veg this year that I’m quite excited about! Always love Cavolo Nero, and the 'Tromboncino’ courgettes will be interesting for Italian cooking. ‘Cobra’ French Beans and Cucamelons also come recommended. 3 types of tomato too!
I love strawberries, they’re the one plant that’s especially worth pushing for given the taste. Trying to decide where to put all of these, however. The standard ceramic pots look great but are expensive, I’m tempted by those ‘living wall’ sheets, but something creative using a pallett may happen. 🤔
February 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I love strawberries, they’re the one plant that’s especially worth pushing for given the taste. Trying to decide where to put all of these, however. The standard ceramic pots look great but are expensive, I’m tempted by those ‘living wall’ sheets, but something creative using a pallett may happen. 🤔
Been an especially tough few weeks, all told. However, it was lovely to feel some very welcome Spring sunshine today. Chillies in airing cupboard, onions, rocket, mustard, leeks and a few annual flowers already away in the greenhouse; and they were joined by 30 strawberry plants this afternoon. 🙏
February 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Been an especially tough few weeks, all told. However, it was lovely to feel some very welcome Spring sunshine today. Chillies in airing cupboard, onions, rocket, mustard, leeks and a few annual flowers already away in the greenhouse; and they were joined by 30 strawberry plants this afternoon. 🙏
January 30, 2026 at 10:09 PM
January 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
January 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM