Ian Johnson
@ianfrenlinsjohnson.bsky.social
Software engineer in the UK public research sector.
I've just now had a closer look at the decking outside the property next to Manor Dental, and I see there is an electricity supply, I imagine for outside lighting or heating.
January 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I've just now had a closer look at the decking outside the property next to Manor Dental, and I see there is an electricity supply, I imagine for outside lighting or heating.
Sorry I misled you - I was in a rush and didn't spot that there isn't any connection between the Manor Dental entrance/foyer and the refurbishment taking place where the gallery used to be!
January 24, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Sorry I misled you - I was in a rush and didn't spot that there isn't any connection between the Manor Dental entrance/foyer and the refurbishment taking place where the gallery used to be!
Oh, I think I saw some dental-related posters in the ground floor unit (where the refurbishment is taking place), so perhaps it's Manor Dental that is expanding.
January 23, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Oh, I think I saw some dental-related posters in the ground floor unit (where the refurbishment is taking place), so perhaps it's Manor Dental that is expanding.
I have to admit, I think it was actually John Humphrys who annoyed me! He really was a wind-up merchant.
January 20, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I have to admit, I think it was actually John Humphrys who annoyed me! He really was a wind-up merchant.
Could someone put it into a dictation package, then into a speech synthesiser? That'd sound more human.
January 20, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Could someone put it into a dictation package, then into a speech synthesiser? That'd sound more human.
Yeah, I couldn't listen to that.
January 20, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Yeah, I couldn't listen to that.
I found him to be quite an irritating interviewer - normally quite hostile.
January 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM
I found him to be quite an irritating interviewer - normally quite hostile.
I could make my tomcat grab his own tail, then he wondered where the ouchy was coming from.
(I believe cats have "snake oriented" vision, so anything of similar shape is a high priority.)
(I believe cats have "snake oriented" vision, so anything of similar shape is a high priority.)
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I could make my tomcat grab his own tail, then he wondered where the ouchy was coming from.
(I believe cats have "snake oriented" vision, so anything of similar shape is a high priority.)
(I believe cats have "snake oriented" vision, so anything of similar shape is a high priority.)
Let's hope they get jobs if there's a replacement Post Office sometime soon.
December 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Let's hope they get jobs if there's a replacement Post Office sometime soon.
We've had a reminder today for the Blue zone: put our bins out for collection tomorrow. I don't think so.
December 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We've had a reminder today for the Blue zone: put our bins out for collection tomorrow. I don't think so.
Are they hoping to remind people of the marketing for French Connection UK, "FC*K"?
December 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Are they hoping to remind people of the marketing for French Connection UK, "FC*K"?
Oh, I wouldn't underestimate the ingenuity of drivers contending for a mention by @badlyparkedoxford!
December 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Oh, I wouldn't underestimate the ingenuity of drivers contending for a mention by @badlyparkedoxford!
Yes but no but, I don't think journalism is a profession, unlike the other examples!
December 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Yes but no but, I don't think journalism is a profession, unlike the other examples!
Ideally, the Co-Op would move here.
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Ideally, the Co-Op would move here.
Mike? He's a diamond in the rough.
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Mike? He's a diamond in the rough.
"melting candles" melt upwards!
November 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"melting candles" melt upwards!
I'm sure the "melting candle" will be a great boon to them.
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I'm sure the "melting candle" will be a great boon to them.
Oh my! Is there a GoFundMe for her?
November 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Oh my! Is there a GoFundMe for her?
"Hilariously Badenoch" is close to a tautology, no?
October 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"Hilariously Badenoch" is close to a tautology, no?
I'm more concerned about the eyesight of that car's owner, mistaking the pavement for a parking bay.
September 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I'm more concerned about the eyesight of that car's owner, mistaking the pavement for a parking bay.
Yes, I heard that the F35 is *very* stealthy...
September 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Yes, I heard that the F35 is *very* stealthy...