Jonathan
@gleesol.bsky.social
Irishman abroad, Law Talking Guy. Hockey and rugby fan. My tweets are the views of my imaginary friend.
It’s only 18 December, can we not talk about Easter yet? The Quality Street haven’t even left the shelves yet.
a man in a suit and tie is saying `` here we go '' while looking at something .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying `` here we go '' while looking at something .
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December 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
It’s only 18 December, can we not talk about Easter yet? The Quality Street haven’t even left the shelves yet.
The typo improved the post IMHO
December 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The typo improved the post IMHO
Don’t worry, all of the best people are pedantic.
December 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Don’t worry, all of the best people are pedantic.
You’re grand and correct about the meaning of the term.
Always enjoy videos like this one on the topic - albeit this one doesnt mention BIs youtu.be/66rALJRi56o?...
Always enjoy videos like this one on the topic - albeit this one doesnt mention BIs youtu.be/66rALJRi56o?...
Problems with the UK - Foil Arms and Hog
YouTube video by Foil Arms and Hog
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December 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
You’re grand and correct about the meaning of the term.
Always enjoy videos like this one on the topic - albeit this one doesnt mention BIs youtu.be/66rALJRi56o?...
Always enjoy videos like this one on the topic - albeit this one doesnt mention BIs youtu.be/66rALJRi56o?...
Yes, intentionally used the term to capture all governments of British Isles to avoid tainting the (tongue in cheek) comment with my own personal opinions.
Really not a term you need to explain to somebody from NI - we basically learn the different terms before we can read 🤣
Really not a term you need to explain to somebody from NI - we basically learn the different terms before we can read 🤣
December 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Yes, intentionally used the term to capture all governments of British Isles to avoid tainting the (tongue in cheek) comment with my own personal opinions.
Really not a term you need to explain to somebody from NI - we basically learn the different terms before we can read 🤣
Really not a term you need to explain to somebody from NI - we basically learn the different terms before we can read 🤣
As a Northern Irishman, I probably shouldn’t weigh in on unionism, nationalism or the conduct of any governments within the British Isles. 🤣
December 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
As a Northern Irishman, I probably shouldn’t weigh in on unionism, nationalism or the conduct of any governments within the British Isles. 🤣
The hot mic was crippling in that election.
Agreed re greater respect now. Brown was pretty active and impressive during the Scottish referendum (although it’s possible it was Brexit and I’m misremembering). Always felt it was a shame we didn’t get that version as PM.
Agreed re greater respect now. Brown was pretty active and impressive during the Scottish referendum (although it’s possible it was Brexit and I’m misremembering). Always felt it was a shame we didn’t get that version as PM.
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The hot mic was crippling in that election.
Agreed re greater respect now. Brown was pretty active and impressive during the Scottish referendum (although it’s possible it was Brexit and I’m misremembering). Always felt it was a shame we didn’t get that version as PM.
Agreed re greater respect now. Brown was pretty active and impressive during the Scottish referendum (although it’s possible it was Brexit and I’m misremembering). Always felt it was a shame we didn’t get that version as PM.
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a man holding a sign that reads careful now
ALT: a man holding a sign that reads careful now
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December 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Was always a poisoned chalice but he made it so much worse for himself.
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Was always a poisoned chalice but he made it so much worse for himself.
I don’t disagree with you on any of this.
It purely speculation but I suspect that Brown would’ve been a more successful PM had his opportunity come a few years earlier.
It purely speculation but I suspect that Brown would’ve been a more successful PM had his opportunity come a few years earlier.
December 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I don’t disagree with you on any of this.
It purely speculation but I suspect that Brown would’ve been a more successful PM had his opportunity come a few years earlier.
It purely speculation but I suspect that Brown would’ve been a more successful PM had his opportunity come a few years earlier.
Hahaha. Hugo is a dear friend but if we’re ever travelling together I ask for his flight details so I can book different ones. 🤣
December 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Hahaha. Hugo is a dear friend but if we’re ever travelling together I ask for his flight details so I can book different ones. 🤣
Brown is an interesting one. He was such a critical part of Blair’s leadership and popularity, but by the time he took on his own premiership New Labour was faltering. That combined with a couple of self-imposed blunders (inc public perception on gold reserves + the “bigoted old woman”) did him in.
December 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Brown is an interesting one. He was such a critical part of Blair’s leadership and popularity, but by the time he took on his own premiership New Labour was faltering. That combined with a couple of self-imposed blunders (inc public perception on gold reserves + the “bigoted old woman”) did him in.
The website is terrible. That said, I urge you not to take any travel advice from Hugo or worse not to travel with him. I know first hand just how wrong that goes.
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The website is terrible. That said, I urge you not to take any travel advice from Hugo or worse not to travel with him. I know first hand just how wrong that goes.
I note from this post that you use the word “release” rather than “complete” suggesting the latter is already done…
December 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I note from this post that you use the word “release” rather than “complete” suggesting the latter is already done…
Feels crazy for a European game. Theres an astonishing number of subscriptions required for these things now
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Feels crazy for a European game. Theres an astonishing number of subscriptions required for these things now
Feel like this calling out for somebody to make a Leinster-themed “Call the Ambulance But Not For Me” Meme
December 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Feel like this calling out for somebody to make a Leinster-themed “Call the Ambulance But Not For Me” Meme
I don’t see my name on this list? Does my summer tag rugby festival appearance in team Ireland rule me out?
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I don’t see my name on this list? Does my summer tag rugby festival appearance in team Ireland rule me out?
If you’d asked me last season, I’d have been keen for Frawley to move to Ulster (another player who has fallen down the depth chart) but not so keen as we see Murphy start to rise
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
If you’d asked me last season, I’d have been keen for Frawley to move to Ulster (another player who has fallen down the depth chart) but not so keen as we see Murphy start to rise
Makes it look even sillier that this was a mid entry point with reductions for remorse, apology and good behaviour. Tarnished his legacy.
December 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Makes it look even sillier that this was a mid entry point with reductions for remorse, apology and good behaviour. Tarnished his legacy.
It’s not just in Wales. They also broke Eden Etzebeth.
December 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It’s not just in Wales. They also broke Eden Etzebeth.
This is an underrated tweet (or whatever we call them over here)
December 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This is an underrated tweet (or whatever we call them over here)