Giacomo
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Blades | Springsteen | every day runner, parkrun to ultras | parkrun Run Director and Talk Club Captain | just trying to be kind
Blades | Springsteen | every day runner, parkrun to ultras | parkrun Run Director and Talk Club Captain | just trying to be kind
How convenient that it had a recovery firm’s number plastered all over it… not that numbers on sides of buses are renowned for their accuracy, of course…
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How convenient that it had a recovery firm’s number plastered all over it… not that numbers on sides of buses are renowned for their accuracy, of course…
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"Fancy a weekend in Newcastle?"
"Yeah, great!"
"Travel, accommodation, food and drink should cost us about £500."
"OK, but what about the tourism tax?"
"Puts it up to £505."
"No chance we're paying that!"
"Yeah, great!"
"Travel, accommodation, food and drink should cost us about £500."
"OK, but what about the tourism tax?"
"Puts it up to £505."
"No chance we're paying that!"
November 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"Fancy a weekend in Newcastle?"
"Yeah, great!"
"Travel, accommodation, food and drink should cost us about £500."
"OK, but what about the tourism tax?"
"Puts it up to £505."
"No chance we're paying that!"
"Yeah, great!"
"Travel, accommodation, food and drink should cost us about £500."
"OK, but what about the tourism tax?"
"Puts it up to £505."
"No chance we're paying that!"
We need a new adjective.
‘Dystopian’ is no longer adequate.
‘Dystopian’ is no longer adequate.
Trump claims “any document” signed by Joe Biden is “hereby terminated.”
He calls out executive orders later but obviously “any document” would be much broader and include legislation.
(He can’t legally do that but, as always, we get to watch how far he can push this without repercussions)
He calls out executive orders later but obviously “any document” would be much broader and include legislation.
(He can’t legally do that but, as always, we get to watch how far he can push this without repercussions)
November 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We need a new adjective.
‘Dystopian’ is no longer adequate.
‘Dystopian’ is no longer adequate.
Has anyone told Our Sharon that Simon Jordan wants to buy the S6 lot?
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Has anyone told Our Sharon that Simon Jordan wants to buy the S6 lot?
I can’t see our front door from my home office.
What I did see was the email from Evri telling me my parcel had been delivered.
Sprinted out of the garage and to the front door but… Mrs S had already taken it inside.
“New running shoes?”
😂
What I did see was the email from Evri telling me my parcel had been delivered.
Sprinted out of the garage and to the front door but… Mrs S had already taken it inside.
“New running shoes?”
😂
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I can’t see our front door from my home office.
What I did see was the email from Evri telling me my parcel had been delivered.
Sprinted out of the garage and to the front door but… Mrs S had already taken it inside.
“New running shoes?”
😂
What I did see was the email from Evri telling me my parcel had been delivered.
Sprinted out of the garage and to the front door but… Mrs S had already taken it inside.
“New running shoes?”
😂
I’m used to EFL playoffs, with semifinals taking place a week or two after the league fixtures have been completed.
Why the heck are the WC qualifier playoffs taking place at the end of March?!?
Why the heck are the WC qualifier playoffs taking place at the end of March?!?
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I’m used to EFL playoffs, with semifinals taking place a week or two after the league fixtures have been completed.
Why the heck are the WC qualifier playoffs taking place at the end of March?!?
Why the heck are the WC qualifier playoffs taking place at the end of March?!?
Sat in my chair, faffing on Strava… and Grimmy plays ‘Born To Run’ on 6Music, in a segment of the breakfast show where it’s appeared a few times before… after all, it is the ultimate ‘cloudbuster’…
…best air drumming I’ve done in a while, if I do say so myself.
🙃
…best air drumming I’ve done in a while, if I do say so myself.
🙃
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Sat in my chair, faffing on Strava… and Grimmy plays ‘Born To Run’ on 6Music, in a segment of the breakfast show where it’s appeared a few times before… after all, it is the ultimate ‘cloudbuster’…
…best air drumming I’ve done in a while, if I do say so myself.
🙃
…best air drumming I’ve done in a while, if I do say so myself.
🙃
24 points out of 24.
No goals conceded.
Couldn’t have done any better.
And I’m still not sure how good we are.
Bring on a couple of testing friendlies…
No goals conceded.
Couldn’t have done any better.
And I’m still not sure how good we are.
Bring on a couple of testing friendlies…
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
24 points out of 24.
No goals conceded.
Couldn’t have done any better.
And I’m still not sure how good we are.
Bring on a couple of testing friendlies…
No goals conceded.
Couldn’t have done any better.
And I’m still not sure how good we are.
Bring on a couple of testing friendlies…
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No comment needed.
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
No comment needed.
victory with a clean sheet were not an option, would you choose:
A) a win for a 100% points record but a least 1 goal conceded;
B) 22 points out of 24 but 0 goals conceded in qualifying
?
(As a former member of the goalkeepers’ union, B all the way here… not least for Hendo’s sake)
A) a win for a 100% points record but a least 1 goal conceded;
B) 22 points out of 24 but 0 goals conceded in qualifying
?
(As a former member of the goalkeepers’ union, B all the way here… not least for Hendo’s sake)
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
victory with a clean sheet were not an option, would you choose:
A) a win for a 100% points record but a least 1 goal conceded;
B) 22 points out of 24 but 0 goals conceded in qualifying
?
(As a former member of the goalkeepers’ union, B all the way here… not least for Hendo’s sake)
A) a win for a 100% points record but a least 1 goal conceded;
B) 22 points out of 24 but 0 goals conceded in qualifying
?
(As a former member of the goalkeepers’ union, B all the way here… not least for Hendo’s sake)
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
So far in qualifying: P7 W6 L1
But this attitude towards failure is why they’ve won the World Cup four times and we’re stuck on one - but celebrate reaching semifinals.
So far in qualifying: P7 W6 L1
But this attitude towards failure is why they’ve won the World Cup four times and we’re stuck on one - but celebrate reaching semifinals.
World Cup 2026: Italy fighting to avoid another 'apocalyptic' qualification failure
Four-time winners Italy are one of the most successful nations in World Cup history - but are in danger of missing the finals for the third successive time.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
So far in qualifying: P7 W6 L1
But this attitude towards failure is why they’ve won the World Cup four times and we’re stuck on one - but celebrate reaching semifinals.
So far in qualifying: P7 W6 L1
But this attitude towards failure is why they’ve won the World Cup four times and we’re stuck on one - but celebrate reaching semifinals.
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Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
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Portishead’s Geoff Barrow: ‘I can’t think of any worse music to make love to than ours’
Portishead’s Geoff Barrow: ‘I can’t think of any worse music to make love to than ours’
As he moves into film production with the thriller Game, the musician – also known for Beak> – answers your questions on Myspace rappers, sex playlists and whether Portishead will ever make new music
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Portishead’s Geoff Barrow: ‘I can’t think of any worse music to make love to than ours’
I suspect it won’t be the case when all matches have been played, but I can’t recall a leading scorer netting more goals than the next two players combined in any such table…
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I suspect it won’t be the case when all matches have been played, but I can’t recall a leading scorer netting more goals than the next two players combined in any such table…
I don’t want “Strictly…”, but if I did I’d want the two Durham lasses from “Gogglebox” to step into Claudia’s and Tess’ shoes.
November 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I don’t want “Strictly…”, but if I did I’d want the two Durham lasses from “Gogglebox” to step into Claudia’s and Tess’ shoes.
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With a “WOW!,” President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and “royalties linked to Obamacare” that originated on a satirical website. That site’s own About section reads: “Everything on this website is fiction… If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
With a “WOW!,” President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and “royalties linked to Obamacare” that originated on a satirical website. That site’s own About section reads: “Everything on this website is fiction… If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined.”
Whatever Doku had for breakfast, I want some.
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Whatever Doku had for breakfast, I want some.
I always find silence more powerful on the radio than TV. Maybe because it spares me sights of ‘dignitaries’ using events for self-promotion.
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I always find silence more powerful on the radio than TV. Maybe because it spares me sights of ‘dignitaries’ using events for self-promotion.
Not tricky at all, with hindsight… still carrying on with this malarkey… now 4,777 days in… 🙃
November 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Not tricky at all, with hindsight… still carrying on with this malarkey… now 4,777 days in… 🙃
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I appreciate I might be in a minority here, but…
…if prison officers are releasing prisoners they should not be releasing, is that really the Minister’s fault? Regardless of who that Minister is?
The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy www.bbc.com/news/article...
…if prison officers are releasing prisoners they should not be releasing, is that really the Minister’s fault? Regardless of who that Minister is?
The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy www.bbc.com/news/article...
Chris Mason: The justice system is failing and the buck stops with Lammy
Problems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I appreciate I might be in a minority here, but…
…if prison officers are releasing prisoners they should not be releasing, is that really the Minister’s fault? Regardless of who that Minister is?
The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy www.bbc.com/news/article...
…if prison officers are releasing prisoners they should not be releasing, is that really the Minister’s fault? Regardless of who that Minister is?
The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy www.bbc.com/news/article...
My wife’s a Liverpool fan.
She’s shouting at the TV, at someone she doesn’t want to win.
She’s not watching the football.
She’s watching the baking.
She’s shouting at the TV, at someone she doesn’t want to win.
She’s not watching the football.
She’s watching the baking.
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
My wife’s a Liverpool fan.
She’s shouting at the TV, at someone she doesn’t want to win.
She’s not watching the football.
She’s watching the baking.
She’s shouting at the TV, at someone she doesn’t want to win.
She’s not watching the football.
She’s watching the baking.
I was dining out in Italy last week, where it is not uncommon to have four courses: starter, pasta, meat/fish, dessert. Always with bread around.
Yet Italy doesn’t have an obesity crisis.
Maybe tweaking habits isn’t a bad thing and needn’t put more pressure on the hospitality sector?
Yet Italy doesn’t have an obesity crisis.
Maybe tweaking habits isn’t a bad thing and needn’t put more pressure on the hospitality sector?
November 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I was dining out in Italy last week, where it is not uncommon to have four courses: starter, pasta, meat/fish, dessert. Always with bread around.
Yet Italy doesn’t have an obesity crisis.
Maybe tweaking habits isn’t a bad thing and needn’t put more pressure on the hospitality sector?
Yet Italy doesn’t have an obesity crisis.
Maybe tweaking habits isn’t a bad thing and needn’t put more pressure on the hospitality sector?
I see the Strava app now displays details of the device on which the activity was recorded in the feed summary.
Which is ever so slightly ironic, given that the brand Strava recently attacked is (on my feed, anyway) the name that appears the most…
😁
Which is ever so slightly ironic, given that the brand Strava recently attacked is (on my feed, anyway) the name that appears the most…
😁
November 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I see the Strava app now displays details of the device on which the activity was recorded in the feed summary.
Which is ever so slightly ironic, given that the brand Strava recently attacked is (on my feed, anyway) the name that appears the most…
😁
Which is ever so slightly ironic, given that the brand Strava recently attacked is (on my feed, anyway) the name that appears the most…
😁
Got a promo e-mail from LEGOLand Windsor and it just struck me…
…Andrew won’t be able to get in at a discounted rate now!!!
…Andrew won’t be able to get in at a discounted rate now!!!
November 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Got a promo e-mail from LEGOLand Windsor and it just struck me…
…Andrew won’t be able to get in at a discounted rate now!!!
…Andrew won’t be able to get in at a discounted rate now!!!