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Uncut Best New Albums 2025. Trying the 80 albums that make the list for this. The last two years have been challenging but led to some discoveries
Having got a red door it needed to be suitably dressed for Christmas. A new outside light installed two weeks ago and the lantern only found last week. I finally have my traditional Christmas door 😃😃
December 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Having got a red door it needed to be suitably dressed for Christmas. A new outside light installed two weeks ago and the lantern only found last week. I finally have my traditional Christmas door 😃😃
Help The Aged
December 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Help The Aged
BBC2 are repeating 'Gone Fishing' Christmas specials. Last night they showed the 2020 one back where they visit Bob's old home and area and meet up with Chris Rea. My favourite episode of the whole show, it's funny, warm and quite touching. An absolute delight #Gonefishing
December 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
BBC2 are repeating 'Gone Fishing' Christmas specials. Last night they showed the 2020 one back where they visit Bob's old home and area and meet up with Chris Rea. My favourite episode of the whole show, it's funny, warm and quite touching. An absolute delight #Gonefishing
The Black Friday Record Store Day release from @carterusm_official live at Phoenix Festival 1994 and a sister album to 'Up Pompey's and another great @stuffbymark.bsky.social cover via @resident-music.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Black Friday Record Store Day release from @carterusm_official live at Phoenix Festival 1994 and a sister album to 'Up Pompey's and another great @stuffbymark.bsky.social cover via @resident-music.com
Gloomy photos of new records received today. Happy Mondays Factory Singles compilation and the re-release of the wonderful Clock DVA's ' White Souls In Black Suits', can we just have 'Thirst' now please both via @fiveriserecords.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Gloomy photos of new records received today. Happy Mondays Factory Singles compilation and the re-release of the wonderful Clock DVA's ' White Souls In Black Suits', can we just have 'Thirst' now please both via @fiveriserecords.bsky.social
The berry wreath was for the gate but the red door needs greenery #christmaswreaths🎄
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The berry wreath was for the gate but the red door needs greenery #christmaswreaths🎄
Surprisingly I have done the Uncut 80 of 25 before 2026. I actually thought it was a rather dull chart. I've bought Modern Nature looking for the S.G. Goodman one. For light relief I'm listening to my short Christmas playlist now open.spotify.com/playlist/2lt...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Surprisingly I have done the Uncut 80 of 25 before 2026. I actually thought it was a rather dull chart. I've bought Modern Nature looking for the S.G. Goodman one. For light relief I'm listening to my short Christmas playlist now open.spotify.com/playlist/2lt...
This year's berry wreath awaiting hanging on the gate. This one is quite laden with various berries #christmasdecorations🎄✨ #christmaswreaths🎄
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This year's berry wreath awaiting hanging on the gate. This one is quite laden with various berries #christmasdecorations🎄✨ #christmaswreaths🎄
I do like seeing the Christmas lights appearing and bringing our own out of hibernation. This year has the added bonus of a rearranged living room and some new furniture so it's needed more thought - not just reproducing previous year's #christmasdecorations🎄✨
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I do like seeing the Christmas lights appearing and bringing our own out of hibernation. This year has the added bonus of a rearranged living room and some new furniture so it's needed more thought - not just reproducing previous year's #christmasdecorations🎄✨
Maybe my age but when I read comments on how loud My Bloody Valentine were live I can only think what's the point in a gig if you need earplugs or why do you want your hearing damaged more than it already is. Same people probably moan if they have to sit next to the photocopier
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Maybe my age but when I read comments on how loud My Bloody Valentine were live I can only think what's the point in a gig if you need earplugs or why do you want your hearing damaged more than it already is. Same people probably moan if they have to sit next to the photocopier
I still think at times that Stokes is still the same person Carlos Braithwaite hit for four sixes in the T20 World Cup Final in 2016. Never apologise, never change and never admit you might be wrong
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I still think at times that Stokes is still the same person Carlos Braithwaite hit for four sixes in the T20 World Cup Final in 2016. Never apologise, never change and never admit you might be wrong
U&Gold about to show the 'Dinnerladies' Christmas episode. I think this is greatest sit com Christmas special. It has everything. Perfect writing and acting. Total genius #VictoriaWood #Dinnerladies
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
U&Gold about to show the 'Dinnerladies' Christmas episode. I think this is greatest sit com Christmas special. It has everything. Perfect writing and acting. Total genius #VictoriaWood #Dinnerladies
I'm getting more adventurous and tonight we have a Cranberry, ginger and orange upside down cake. Served with soured cream. Very nice #baking
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I'm getting more adventurous and tonight we have a Cranberry, ginger and orange upside down cake. Served with soured cream. Very nice #baking
Yet another new cricket format - two innings limited over matches. Surprised they launched it in the first Test of an Ashes Series though #Ashes2025
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Yet another new cricket format - two innings limited over matches. Surprised they launched it in the first Test of an Ashes Series though #Ashes2025
Everything about Mani was so cool in this - the shirt, the flares, the moves and that bass... oh that bass. Stunned that he has gone www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4H4...
The Stone Roses - Fools Gold (Top Of The Pops)
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November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Everything about Mani was so cool in this - the shirt, the flares, the moves and that bass... oh that bass. Stunned that he has gone www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4H4...
These look blooming marvellous, even if I do say so myself. Stollen mince pies straight out of the oven. #christmasbakingideas #christmasbaking🎄
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
These look blooming marvellous, even if I do say so myself. Stollen mince pies straight out of the oven. #christmasbakingideas #christmasbaking🎄
November National Hunt at Kelso. A hugely enjoyable day's racing #nationalhunt #kelsoracecourse
November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
November National Hunt at Kelso. A hugely enjoyable day's racing #nationalhunt #kelsoracecourse
I've always liked Simon Armitage and I like him even more now for saying we should use dead or died instead of euphemisms like passed or lost. We shouldn't be hiding reality behind soft words
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I've always liked Simon Armitage and I like him even more now for saying we should use dead or died instead of euphemisms like passed or lost. We shouldn't be hiding reality behind soft words
A victory for perseverance as I seem to have been dipping into this since the first Christmas, not helped by my refusal to read it out of season. Finally finished it. Favourite story by Nicholas Blake, pen name for Cecil Day-Lewis #booksky
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A victory for perseverance as I seem to have been dipping into this since the first Christmas, not helped by my refusal to read it out of season. Finally finished it. Favourite story by Nicholas Blake, pen name for Cecil Day-Lewis #booksky
A combination of sorting out and impending festive season leaves me wondering about recreating Christmas 1967. The December Family Circle from that year full of helpful advice
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A combination of sorting out and impending festive season leaves me wondering about recreating Christmas 1967. The December Family Circle from that year full of helpful advice
Uncut Best New Albums 2025. Trying the 80 albums that make the list for this. The last two years have been challenging but led to some discoveries
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Uncut Best New Albums 2025. Trying the 80 albums that make the list for this. The last two years have been challenging but led to some discoveries
When I was young there would be the Remembrance Ceremony at the War Memorial then all the veterans, dignitaries, cubs, scouts, guides etc would march to one of the churches for a service. It was quite a sight as flags were brought in. Now it's as quick as they can get to the pub
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
When I was young there would be the Remembrance Ceremony at the War Memorial then all the veterans, dignitaries, cubs, scouts, guides etc would march to one of the churches for a service. It was quite a sight as flags were brought in. Now it's as quick as they can get to the pub
Saw the first domestic Christmas tree today, up and ready to be decorated. Same person is always early. Probably be down by teatime on Christmas Day (and yes I know it's up to them when they put it up, already got our Christmas bedding on!)
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Saw the first domestic Christmas tree today, up and ready to be decorated. Same person is always early. Probably be down by teatime on Christmas Day (and yes I know it's up to them when they put it up, already got our Christmas bedding on!)
We're now diagnosing dead 19th century authors with 'isms' are we?
‘If you’re unhappy with Reform, this is a soothing balm’: Gurinder Chadha on her reboot of A Christmas Carol
‘If you’re unhappy with Reform, this is a soothing balm’: Gurinder Chadha on her reboot of A Christmas Carol
She has directed cross-cultural versions of Pride and Prejudice and It’s a Wonderful Life. Now, the film-maker is reworking Dickens’s A Christmas Carol – with an Asian Scrooge
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November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We're now diagnosing dead 19th century authors with 'isms' are we?
Time for the end of year music mags I will attempt to do the Uncut 80 albums again. It's been a bit a plod the last two years and I'm not overly optimistic for this lot. My sub issue hasn't arrived but I've had a look on Readly and the number one doesn't fill me with confidence
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Time for the end of year music mags I will attempt to do the Uncut 80 albums again. It's been a bit a plod the last two years and I'm not overly optimistic for this lot. My sub issue hasn't arrived but I've had a look on Readly and the number one doesn't fill me with confidence