@eiski.bsky.social
Retired. Leftish. Welsh speaker. Essex resident.
I agree. In general though, we don't always value what we get for free. I think dentists' fees have been a shock.
December 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I agree. In general though, we don't always value what we get for free. I think dentists' fees have been a shock.
I stopped listening when it turned into the Humphreys show. He just wanted his morning 'gotcha' and I found that was was learning nothing from the interviews.
December 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I stopped listening when it turned into the Humphreys show. He just wanted his morning 'gotcha' and I found that was was learning nothing from the interviews.
I think we should be told what our treatment would have cost so that we might value it. For example, my cataract treatment would have cost approx £6000. I know this because a friend paid privately for his.
December 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I think we should be told what our treatment would have cost so that we might value it. For example, my cataract treatment would have cost approx £6000. I know this because a friend paid privately for his.
Easily the most sickening scenes of the year. 😫
December 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Easily the most sickening scenes of the year. 😫
It could be the Town Council here. I'm just glad they're gone. They were looking pretty limp!
December 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It could be the Town Council here. I'm just glad they're gone. They were looking pretty limp!
Privately educated I believe.
December 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Privately educated I believe.
Just got home having been away from Essex for most of December and have just realised that the flags have gone! Hurrah!!
December 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Just got home having been away from Essex for most of December and have just realised that the flags have gone! Hurrah!!
Aeropress. Small, simple, effective ie good coffee.
December 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Aeropress. Small, simple, effective ie good coffee.
I guess it was this 'independence' that held up.the workers' rights Bill for so long.
December 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I guess it was this 'independence' that held up.the workers' rights Bill for so long.
Brilliant! I do hope these messages can cut through via the new lobby situation.
December 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Brilliant! I do hope these messages can cut through via the new lobby situation.
J M Barrie's The Admirable Crichton had a lot to say about aristocracy and leadership qualities. Also, the story of Wager Island.
December 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
J M Barrie's The Admirable Crichton had a lot to say about aristocracy and leadership qualities. Also, the story of Wager Island.
John Steinbeck knew this. Of Mice and Men busts this myth.
December 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
John Steinbeck knew this. Of Mice and Men busts this myth.
I loved the film. I started recording this but have decided to let it go. I'd watch the film again though.
December 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I loved the film. I started recording this but have decided to let it go. I'd watch the film again though.
Cf Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge which features poor Italian immigrants. It's still relevant.
December 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Cf Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge which features poor Italian immigrants. It's still relevant.
Just watched it. Loved it.
December 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Just watched it. Loved it.
I loved everything he did.
December 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I loved everything he did.
Nadolig Lllawen! 😃
December 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Nadolig Lllawen! 😃
Nadolig Lllawen! This will be my post prandial listen.
December 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Nadolig Lllawen! This will be my post prandial listen.
I think it's Quiet Riot wherever you access your podcasts. I use Podbean.
December 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I think it's Quiet Riot wherever you access your podcasts. I use Podbean.
Thank you for keeping me sane and hopeful these past few months. Nadolig Lllawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. 😊.
December 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thank you for keeping me sane and hopeful these past few months. Nadolig Lllawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. 😊.
I've enjoyed your posts. They keep me positive and hopeful.
December 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I've enjoyed your posts. They keep me positive and hopeful.