J Gardiner
@jgardiner.bsky.social
Gardening, cooking, knitting, theology.
Well, golly gosh and who knew? Thanks for this, I’ve always wondered…
December 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Well, golly gosh and who knew? Thanks for this, I’ve always wondered…
In the dark lands of winter world - down to under 8 hours sunrise to sunset at present.
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
In the dark lands of winter world - down to under 8 hours sunrise to sunset at present.
Must confess to living in a place which manages to do random little eccentric rather well - bare chested man wearing academic gown riding a bike with a cello strapped to the back, anyone? Or cows on the very central green space?
December 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Must confess to living in a place which manages to do random little eccentric rather well - bare chested man wearing academic gown riding a bike with a cello strapped to the back, anyone? Or cows on the very central green space?
On its way. Don’t pass it on because if you do I will have to Look👀 at you and even at this distance that could be more than unpleasant. 😁
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
On its way. Don’t pass it on because if you do I will have to Look👀 at you and even at this distance that could be more than unpleasant. 😁
As an ex-teacher I am happy to offer you the secrets behind The Very Hard Stare (perfected by Paddington, glasses optional). I do not do this lightly but clearly a line has been crossed and Steps Must Be Taken. You’re welcome.
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
As an ex-teacher I am happy to offer you the secrets behind The Very Hard Stare (perfected by Paddington, glasses optional). I do not do this lightly but clearly a line has been crossed and Steps Must Be Taken. You’re welcome.
Just finished knitting some socks!!!
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Just finished knitting some socks!!!
@georgepenney.bsky.social your sunshine arrived (sadly the heat burnt out in transit) so I squandered it on one perfect clear blue morning. Thank you. It’s now raining again (sigh).
December 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
@georgepenney.bsky.social your sunshine arrived (sadly the heat burnt out in transit) so I squandered it on one perfect clear blue morning. Thank you. It’s now raining again (sigh).
No! bookmarks are a total source of joy!!
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
No! bookmarks are a total source of joy!!
There’s the quake in Peter Duck but that was definitely far far away…
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
There’s the quake in Peter Duck but that was definitely far far away…
Standing by…I’ve put up a giant net and got my catcher’s mitt out.
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Standing by…I’ve put up a giant net and got my catcher’s mitt out.
Sunshine! We had some but it was thin as a convalescent and quickly overwhelmed. Sigh.
December 4, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Sunshine! We had some but it was thin as a convalescent and quickly overwhelmed. Sigh.
Thank you for starting this hilarious thread. I really needed laugh-out- loud with my lunch
December 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for starting this hilarious thread. I really needed laugh-out- loud with my lunch
Oh dear. What happened to ‘it’s all right’ or ‘You wouldn’t like it so I’ll have yours’. Definitely letting the side down as far as British Understatement goes!!!
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Oh dear. What happened to ‘it’s all right’ or ‘You wouldn’t like it so I’ll have yours’. Definitely letting the side down as far as British Understatement goes!!!
Anyone else recall the great sprinkle shortage in the 1970s? My godmother served Cadbury’s flake rolled in very thin (crustless) bread and butter as an emergency alternative at Easter Sunday Tea. It was tough but we survived.
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Anyone else recall the great sprinkle shortage in the 1970s? My godmother served Cadbury’s flake rolled in very thin (crustless) bread and butter as an emergency alternative at Easter Sunday Tea. It was tough but we survived.
That looks lush! Laid up (and down) with knee damage here so food choices are limited.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
That looks lush! Laid up (and down) with knee damage here so food choices are limited.
Thank you @georgepenney.bsky.social Life has been a bit soap-opera-ish here recently so I am desperately in need of reminders that kindness and laughter exist xx
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Thank you @georgepenney.bsky.social Life has been a bit soap-opera-ish here recently so I am desperately in need of reminders that kindness and laughter exist xx
I once read it in the attic of an empty Victorian house…
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I once read it in the attic of an empty Victorian house…
I’m knitting a double strand pattern with it at present. A tank top. Can send image later but dashing out now 😱
November 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I’m knitting a double strand pattern with it at present. A tank top. Can send image later but dashing out now 😱
I think it was some kind of tyre jinx day yesterday - spectacular flat here which lead to unscheduled garage appointment! But as long as we’re all ok then we should shrug and move on?
October 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I think it was some kind of tyre jinx day yesterday - spectacular flat here which lead to unscheduled garage appointment! But as long as we’re all ok then we should shrug and move on?
These are the best! Served them at several drinks parties which needed to be cut down to size. 😉
October 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
These are the best! Served them at several drinks parties which needed to be cut down to size. 😉
Oh yes. It became a legend!
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Oh yes. It became a legend!