Huw Pritchard
@hpchap.bsky.social
I once got someone to walk out of Halfords in disgust.
"Can you tell me where the child car seats are, please?"
"I haven't got the foggiest"
And just like that, they marched straight to the exit. I do not, and never have, worked for Halfords.
"Can you tell me where the child car seats are, please?"
"I haven't got the foggiest"
And just like that, they marched straight to the exit. I do not, and never have, worked for Halfords.
December 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I once got someone to walk out of Halfords in disgust.
"Can you tell me where the child car seats are, please?"
"I haven't got the foggiest"
And just like that, they marched straight to the exit. I do not, and never have, worked for Halfords.
"Can you tell me where the child car seats are, please?"
"I haven't got the foggiest"
And just like that, they marched straight to the exit. I do not, and never have, worked for Halfords.
Never tried one, but the word 'robust' springs to mind when I try to imagine the taste.
December 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Never tried one, but the word 'robust' springs to mind when I try to imagine the taste.
I was in a hotel the other day, and they had the sports news on while I was having breakfast. During highlights of a cricket match, another guest stood up, walked up to the telly and yelled "catch it" at a fielder.
Yeah. I'm sure they've already worked that one out, mate.
Yeah. I'm sure they've already worked that one out, mate.
December 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I was in a hotel the other day, and they had the sports news on while I was having breakfast. During highlights of a cricket match, another guest stood up, walked up to the telly and yelled "catch it" at a fielder.
Yeah. I'm sure they've already worked that one out, mate.
Yeah. I'm sure they've already worked that one out, mate.
The idea of some kids discovering this and trying to get drunk with a bottle of bitters amuses me so much.
December 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The idea of some kids discovering this and trying to get drunk with a bottle of bitters amuses me so much.
Every time cooking instructions call for something to go in a fan oven at 180ºC, I wander round the kitchen singing "Fan one-eighty" to the tune of Lip Up Fatty.
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Every time cooking instructions call for something to go in a fan oven at 180ºC, I wander round the kitchen singing "Fan one-eighty" to the tune of Lip Up Fatty.
I'm getting more of a Knights Who Say Ni! vibe from it.
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'm getting more of a Knights Who Say Ni! vibe from it.
Oooh. There's another account I used to enjoy and which I didn't realise existed over here.
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Oooh. There's another account I used to enjoy and which I didn't realise existed over here.
I've heard of a performing arts venue on the south coast that uses "Elvis" as their codeword for "fire".
The all clear is "Elvis has left the building".
The all clear is "Elvis has left the building".
September 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I've heard of a performing arts venue on the south coast that uses "Elvis" as their codeword for "fire".
The all clear is "Elvis has left the building".
The all clear is "Elvis has left the building".
You wouldn't think it's possible to get a three letter name wrong, but I often sign off emails with 'Hwu'
September 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
You wouldn't think it's possible to get a three letter name wrong, but I often sign off emails with 'Hwu'
Fax me til I fart.
September 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Fax me til I fart.
I always fancied this type of thing. Probably still more portable and laptoppy than whatever the hell it is you've got there, but not by much.
September 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I always fancied this type of thing. Probably still more portable and laptoppy than whatever the hell it is you've got there, but not by much.
You can probably read it if you go on holiday somewhere abroad. Might be a slightly stifled way of having a conversation, mind.
September 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
You can probably read it if you go on holiday somewhere abroad. Might be a slightly stifled way of having a conversation, mind.
I'm still upset that the petition to change it to Gold by Spandau Ballet didn't get anywhere.
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I'm still upset that the petition to change it to Gold by Spandau Ballet didn't get anywhere.
Presumably you've spoken to a bat rescue group about the bat itself? Maybe they'll know more about the process for getting a vaccine too? They might have done it themselves in the past.
September 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Presumably you've spoken to a bat rescue group about the bat itself? Maybe they'll know more about the process for getting a vaccine too? They might have done it themselves in the past.
I would absolutely go and watch Starlight Express performed in a phone box.
August 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I would absolutely go and watch Starlight Express performed in a phone box.
Remarkable how many of the patriots who've put the union flag up got it upside down.
August 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Remarkable how many of the patriots who've put the union flag up got it upside down.
The planning permission said they were going to build a shed, but they got carried away.
August 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The planning permission said they were going to build a shed, but they got carried away.
Ah, the 20 second Google journey from "Who?" to "Oh, that pillock".
August 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ah, the 20 second Google journey from "Who?" to "Oh, that pillock".
"Now that is scientific fact. There's no real evidence for it, but it is scientific fact."
August 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"Now that is scientific fact. There's no real evidence for it, but it is scientific fact."
I was wondering that. I drive past it more or less monthly - and I've mulled over popping in but if I can't go up the tower then I'm just going to carry on to Tebay and fill up on nice food instead.
July 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I was wondering that. I drive past it more or less monthly - and I've mulled over popping in but if I can't go up the tower then I'm just going to carry on to Tebay and fill up on nice food instead.