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Putting the U and I in QUIT since 2014. Authors of Today South London… and Shirk, Rest and Play. The new book is available to order now: deserter.store Podcast: Deserter Pubcast Website: www.deserter.co.uk

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 1d

Behold the glorious cover for Deserter Stories.

Designed by Emily Power.

Available for pre-order now: deserter.store

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 18h

Plus the Harp with its old frontage and still doing sausages?

All for it.

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Pubs to stay open until early hours in move to boost UK growth

Exclusive: Plans for England and Wales would help ailing hospitality sector but health experts criticise move

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 20h

Wtaf?

Hugh Keogh @hughkeogh.bsky.social · 20h

@deserterblog.bsky.social Crisp news (1990s edition)

Chris Gomm @gommster.bsky.social · 21h

How have I only just learned about these.

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 1d

NEW POST: In Praise of Wednesdays

"An unintended byproduct of abstaining from alcohol on Mondays and Tuesdays is that Wednesdays are – what’s the phrase, again? – fucking brilliant."

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In Praise of Wednesdays – Deserter

And midweek messabouts…

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 1d

Behold the glorious cover for Deserter Stories.

Designed by Emily Power.

Available for pre-order now: deserter.store

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 1d

When Half-life’s idea of houseboat-sitting was to drive it around London.

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Messing About on the Water

Boats, booze and blowbacks.

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 2d

DESERTER PUBCAST: Now up on the website with pictures (and pub quiz spoilers!)

Dungeons and flagons in Boro & Bermo.

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Pubcast: Dungeons and Flagons – Deserter

Pubs, chip butties, potatoes and crisps in Boro & Bermo.

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Viktor Winetrout @viktorwinetrout.bsky.social · 4d

Every question you ask at the end of a work meeting should be deducted from your lifespan

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 3d

Very excited to reveal the cover of the new book, as designed by Emily Power, designer of the OG Deserter logo and website.

Join us on Instagram (@deserterblog) this Wednesday for the grand unveiling when we get up, around lunchtime.

Book available to pre-order here: deserter.store

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Mickey Onions @mickeyonions.bsky.social · 3d

Brings your mates for a sit down in Walworth but remember to ask for the keys @deserterblog.bsky.social

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sirstefan.bsky.social @sirstefan.bsky.social · 4d

Class @deserterblog.bsky.social

fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 4d

It's my remaining life's goal to be employed but forgotten about. I work in a corporate. I'm so close. I switched teams and have zero meetings or even emails. My manager is hands off to the point of absence. All it will take is for him to leave and I might just get away with it.

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 5d

Warm leatherette, Blackheath.

#goodsitdown #laundrybasket

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 5d

What they're saying about our new book, Deserter Stories, out on Nov 4th.

Last chance to pre-order today for the discounted price of £8.99!

👉 deserter.store

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 5d

NEW DESERTER PUBCAST

Dungeons and flagons: pubs, beer, crisps, dossers and
@davidjesudason.bsky.social with his Desert Island Crisps.

Out now: www.podfollow.com/deserter-pubcast