Sian
@funktious.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy
Former Midlander, Londoner, East Anglian; currently Glaswegian. Librarian, feminist, knitter, reader and Remainer / Rejoiner.
Unbalanced duck fanatic.
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Starting my 2026 book thread with a beautiful cover 😍 And the book behind it is just as beautiful. Just the sort of 'place as character' narrative that I really enjoy, this is a lively and lyrical exploration of a certain landscape and the people, animals and […]
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We have amassed a sizeable collection of empty whisky canisters that cannot be recycled as they are because they all have metal bottoms. Decided to tackle them today!
Prizing the bottom off with a blunt knife ❌
Whacking the bottom out with a rolling pin ❌
Sawing the bottom off with a rusty […]
Prizing the bottom off with a blunt knife ❌
Whacking the bottom out with a rolling pin ❌
Sawing the bottom off with a rusty […]
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mastodon.scot
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 PM
We have amassed a sizeable collection of empty whisky canisters that cannot be recycled as they are because they all have metal bottoms. Decided to tackle them today!
Prizing the bottom off with a blunt knife ❌
Whacking the bottom out with a rolling pin ❌
Sawing the bottom off with a rusty […]
Prizing the bottom off with a blunt knife ❌
Whacking the bottom out with a rolling pin ❌
Sawing the bottom off with a rusty […]
Apologies for the *terribly* boring toot, but if anyone in the UK has any opinions to share on reasonably priced brands of LVT flooring, I would love to hear them. Reddit has failed me as for every post saying X brand is great, there’s five posts saying they’re shit. Our budget doesn’t stretch […]
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mastodon.scot
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Apologies for the *terribly* boring toot, but if anyone in the UK has any opinions to share on reasonably priced brands of LVT flooring, I would love to hear them. Reddit has failed me as for every post saying X brand is great, there’s five posts saying they’re shit. Our budget doesn’t stretch […]
Always nice to start the week with the sort of day that reminds you Spring is on the way 😀
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Always nice to start the week with the sort of day that reminds you Spring is on the way 😀
My new smart watch* says I have done 357 intensity minutes this week, despite all this ice, and therefore I think I have earned this.
(* Last year's model, £80 off with work discount, replaceable strap. Got caught out when the strap broke on my last one which […]
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(* Last year's model, £80 off with work discount, replaceable strap. Got caught out when the strap broke on my last one which […]
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January 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM
My new smart watch* says I have done 357 intensity minutes this week, despite all this ice, and therefore I think I have earned this.
(* Last year's model, £80 off with work discount, replaceable strap. Got caught out when the strap broke on my last one which […]
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(* Last year's model, £80 off with work discount, replaceable strap. Got caught out when the strap broke on my last one which […]
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I’d rather have snow than all this ice - at least you can walk on snow! Have succumbed to my fear of falling and decided to stay home for the day, really hope the temperature rises as I have to go in tomorrow!
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I’d rather have snow than all this ice - at least you can walk on snow! Have succumbed to my fear of falling and decided to stay home for the day, really hope the temperature rises as I have to go in tomorrow!
Starting my 2026 book thread with a beautiful cover 😍 And the book behind it is just as beautiful. Just the sort of 'place as character' narrative that I really enjoy, this is a lively and lyrical exploration of a certain landscape and the people, animals and […]
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[Original post on mastodon.scot]
January 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Starting my 2026 book thread with a beautiful cover 😍 And the book behind it is just as beautiful. Just the sort of 'place as character' narrative that I really enjoy, this is a lively and lyrical exploration of a certain landscape and the people, animals and […]
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[Original post on mastodon.scot]
The period in which Glaswegians compete to see who can dump their Christmas tree in the most egregious manner has begun. This one was literally thrown off a bridge into the river.
#glasgow
#glasgow
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The period in which Glaswegians compete to see who can dump their Christmas tree in the most egregious manner has begun. This one was literally thrown off a bridge into the river.
#glasgow
#glasgow
Spoilt for choice for my first 2026 read - this pile includes Christmas and birthday presents, the results of the annual book token and Waterstones points haul, and a couple of Oxfam Books finds from December also. Today shall be spent perusing and selecting […]
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January 1, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Spoilt for choice for my first 2026 read - this pile includes Christmas and birthday presents, the results of the annual book token and Waterstones points haul, and a couple of Oxfam Books finds from December also. Today shall be spent perusing and selecting […]
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Happy New Year!!!
All the locals seem to have set off their fireworks 20 minutes early and run out already 🤣
All the locals seem to have set off their fireworks 20 minutes early and run out already 🤣
January 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Happy New Year!!!
All the locals seem to have set off their fireworks 20 minutes early and run out already 🤣
All the locals seem to have set off their fireworks 20 minutes early and run out already 🤣
I'm off to teach a friend and her child to #knit today! And in looking up beginner resources for them, I'm annoyed at how many online tutorials teach the backwards loop cast on as a starting point - it might be easy but it's a terrible start for any project. And too many go for the knitted cast […]
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mastodon.scot
December 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I'm off to teach a friend and her child to #knit today! And in looking up beginner resources for them, I'm annoyed at how many online tutorials teach the backwards loop cast on as a starting point - it might be easy but it's a terrible start for any project. And too many go for the knitted cast […]
A slow clap for the Guardian writer who thinks the best winter walk in the whoooooole of Scotland is…. *drumroll* …Edinburgh to Leith along the Water of Leith.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/27/11-uk-best-winter-walks-end-cosy-pub
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/27/11-uk-best-winter-walks-end-cosy-pub
11 of the UK’s best winter walks – all ending at a cosy pub
Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn’t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dog
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A slow clap for the Guardian writer who thinks the best winter walk in the whoooooole of Scotland is…. *drumroll* …Edinburgh to Leith along the Water of Leith.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/27/11-uk-best-winter-walks-end-cosy-pub
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/27/11-uk-best-winter-walks-end-cosy-pub
Hello Mastodon, I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas! We're back in Glasgow after visiting my parents in the West Midlands, via Carlisle (amazing second hand bookshop!) and Lancaster (lovely yarn shop!)
And now we have 9 more days of holiday, with piles of books and chocolates […]
And now we have 9 more days of holiday, with piles of books and chocolates […]
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mastodon.scot
December 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Hello Mastodon, I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas! We're back in Glasgow after visiting my parents in the West Midlands, via Carlisle (amazing second hand bookshop!) and Lancaster (lovely yarn shop!)
And now we have 9 more days of holiday, with piles of books and chocolates […]
And now we have 9 more days of holiday, with piles of books and chocolates […]
Dear Father Christmas,
I have been very good this year, please can I have any of the following for Christmas;
*a good book
*some luxury hot chocolate
*the long awaited downfall of David Walliams
Hugs to Rudolph!
Sian
I have been very good this year, please can I have any of the following for Christmas;
*a good book
*some luxury hot chocolate
*the long awaited downfall of David Walliams
Hugs to Rudolph!
Sian
December 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Dear Father Christmas,
I have been very good this year, please can I have any of the following for Christmas;
*a good book
*some luxury hot chocolate
*the long awaited downfall of David Walliams
Hugs to Rudolph!
Sian
I have been very good this year, please can I have any of the following for Christmas;
*a good book
*some luxury hot chocolate
*the long awaited downfall of David Walliams
Hugs to Rudolph!
Sian
Here come the round ups - while it always annoys me how early these are*, the Reactor (previously tor.com) one is always good for filling my wishlist for the next year.
https://reactormag.com/reviewers-choice-the-best-books-of-2025/
(*really, isn't this what the quiet week between Christmas […]
https://reactormag.com/reviewers-choice-the-best-books-of-2025/
(*really, isn't this what the quiet week between Christmas […]
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mastodon.scot
December 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Here come the round ups - while it always annoys me how early these are*, the Reactor (previously tor.com) one is always good for filling my wishlist for the next year.
https://reactormag.com/reviewers-choice-the-best-books-of-2025/
(*really, isn't this what the quiet week between Christmas […]
https://reactormag.com/reviewers-choice-the-best-books-of-2025/
(*really, isn't this what the quiet week between Christmas […]
It's December. It's Dark. I've had enough.
I need a list.
I need a list.
December 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It's December. It's Dark. I've had enough.
I need a list.
I need a list.
Is it cheating to try and catch up with your end of year reading goal by binging Murderbot? Well I'm doing it anyway.
#books #bookstodon
#books #bookstodon
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Is it cheating to try and catch up with your end of year reading goal by binging Murderbot? Well I'm doing it anyway.
#books #bookstodon
#books #bookstodon
If the fashion of my youth is truly back, then where oh where are the slouchy cross body bags that are big enough for a book and some knitting. Where?!
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
If the fashion of my youth is truly back, then where oh where are the slouchy cross body bags that are big enough for a book and some knitting. Where?!
I'm curious whether this will work, given that so much of the humour in Adrian Mole is in his skewed perspective of the world, and his inner voice.
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/nov/17/david-nicholls-to-adapt-the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole-aged-1334-for-bbc
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/nov/17/david-nicholls-to-adapt-the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole-aged-1334-for-bbc
David Nicholls to adapt The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ for BBC
One Day author leading writing team bringing one of the best-known literary creations of the 1980s to life
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I'm curious whether this will work, given that so much of the humour in Adrian Mole is in his skewed perspective of the world, and his inner voice.
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/nov/17/david-nicholls-to-adapt-the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole-aged-1334-for-bbc
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/nov/17/david-nicholls-to-adapt-the-secret-diary-of-adrian-mole-aged-1334-for-bbc
November 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
One of my favourite things to spot on a cold but sunny day 😍
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
One of my favourite things to spot on a cold but sunny day 😍
Reposting the #hiddenbooksgame in case anyone is in need of Friday distractions!
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
I can provide hints if you need them!
#books #bookstodon
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
I can provide hints if you need them!
#books #bookstodon
Play the Hidden Books Game from National Book Tokens!
Guess all 20 book titles hidden in the picture.
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Reposting the #hiddenbooksgame in case anyone is in need of Friday distractions!
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
I can provide hints if you need them!
#books #bookstodon
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
I can provide hints if you need them!
#books #bookstodon
Ooh, how did #hiddenbooksgame sneak up on me without me realising?! I'm diving in...
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
#books #bookstodon
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
#books #bookstodon
Play the Hidden Books Game from National Book Tokens!
Guess all 20 book titles hidden in the picture.
hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Ooh, how did #hiddenbooksgame sneak up on me without me realising?! I'm diving in...
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
#books #bookstodon
https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/
#books #bookstodon
A beautifully located artwork in the glen at the Kelburn Estate near Largs.
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A beautifully located artwork in the glen at the Kelburn Estate near Largs.