A frosty boxing day morning here in the UK.
December 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A frosty boxing day morning here in the UK.
Decided to go visit Kirkstall Abbey as we've never actually been before. It's a bit drafty.
December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Decided to go visit Kirkstall Abbey as we've never actually been before. It's a bit drafty.
Yoshi the Siamese and Ember the Great Dane snuggling up by the fire.
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Yoshi the Siamese and Ember the Great Dane snuggling up by the fire.
Mini photoshoot with Ember the Great Dane in the woods the other day.
December 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Mini photoshoot with Ember the Great Dane in the woods the other day.
Well here's what you've all(*) been waiting for!
There was probably 7 albums that were always going to make the list, but it took me a while to decide on a final ten.
(*OK nobody has been waiting for, but I do this every year elsewhere)
*** 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ***
(a thread...)
There was probably 7 albums that were always going to make the list, but it took me a while to decide on a final ten.
(*OK nobody has been waiting for, but I do this every year elsewhere)
*** 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ***
(a thread...)
Sleep Token - Even In Arcadia
YouTube video by SleepTokenVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Well here's what you've all(*) been waiting for!
There was probably 7 albums that were always going to make the list, but it took me a while to decide on a final ten.
(*OK nobody has been waiting for, but I do this every year elsewhere)
*** 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ***
(a thread...)
There was probably 7 albums that were always going to make the list, but it took me a while to decide on a final ten.
(*OK nobody has been waiting for, but I do this every year elsewhere)
*** 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ***
(a thread...)
My E92 BMW M3 is 18 years old, and just sailed through its MOT!
I'm always surprised when any of my cars pass their MOT on the first attempt. She needs some TLC in a few areas, but that's somewhere on next years list.
I'm always surprised when any of my cars pass their MOT on the first attempt. She needs some TLC in a few areas, but that's somewhere on next years list.
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My E92 BMW M3 is 18 years old, and just sailed through its MOT!
I'm always surprised when any of my cars pass their MOT on the first attempt. She needs some TLC in a few areas, but that's somewhere on next years list.
I'm always surprised when any of my cars pass their MOT on the first attempt. She needs some TLC in a few areas, but that's somewhere on next years list.
OK posting this last one which didn't make my albums of the year list. This was another tough one that I added and removed a couple of times before I decided.
Great album, great voice. Less heavy that a lot of my picks. If you haven't heard Dayseeker before, check them out!
Great album, great voice. Less heavy that a lot of my picks. If you haven't heard Dayseeker before, check them out!
Dayseeker - Crawl Back To My Coffin
YouTube video by DayseekerVEVO
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
OK posting this last one which didn't make my albums of the year list. This was another tough one that I added and removed a couple of times before I decided.
Great album, great voice. Less heavy that a lot of my picks. If you haven't heard Dayseeker before, check them out!
Great album, great voice. Less heavy that a lot of my picks. If you haven't heard Dayseeker before, check them out!
Probably deserves to be on my Albums of the year list, but I had a tough time getting down to 10 this year.
Ultimately, from the riffs to Robb's vocals, it's Machine Head. You know exactly what you're getting. I chose to include a couple of lesser known bands in my list instead.
Ultimately, from the riffs to Robb's vocals, it's Machine Head. You know exactly what you're getting. I chose to include a couple of lesser known bands in my list instead.
MACHINE HEAD - ØUTSIDER (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
YouTube video by Machine Head
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Probably deserves to be on my Albums of the year list, but I had a tough time getting down to 10 this year.
Ultimately, from the riffs to Robb's vocals, it's Machine Head. You know exactly what you're getting. I chose to include a couple of lesser known bands in my list instead.
Ultimately, from the riffs to Robb's vocals, it's Machine Head. You know exactly what you're getting. I chose to include a couple of lesser known bands in my list instead.
Another album which won't be making my albums of the year list, is the delightfully weird Amem by Igorrr.
Blastbeat Falafel I think I can best describe as The Addams Family meets Dethklok. There's also Headbutt, which features an excavator playing the piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OB...
Blastbeat Falafel I think I can best describe as The Addams Family meets Dethklok. There's also Headbutt, which features an excavator playing the piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OB...
IGORRR - BLASTBEAT FALAFEL
YouTube video by Igorrr
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Another album which won't be making my albums of the year list, is the delightfully weird Amem by Igorrr.
Blastbeat Falafel I think I can best describe as The Addams Family meets Dethklok. There's also Headbutt, which features an excavator playing the piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OB...
Blastbeat Falafel I think I can best describe as The Addams Family meets Dethklok. There's also Headbutt, which features an excavator playing the piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OB...
A car I used to own! Still miss it. My old MKIV Toyota Supra.
December 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A car I used to own! Still miss it. My old MKIV Toyota Supra.
I'm currently finalising my albums of the year list.
Lorna Shore (I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me) won't be making the list. Will Ramos is incredible, but I'm not really a fan of deathcore vocals.
Musically, it's an epic production though!
youtu.be/QVa_kZtPXMs?...
Lorna Shore (I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me) won't be making the list. Will Ramos is incredible, but I'm not really a fan of deathcore vocals.
Musically, it's an epic production though!
youtu.be/QVa_kZtPXMs?...
In Darkness
YouTube video by Lorna Shore - Topic
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I'm currently finalising my albums of the year list.
Lorna Shore (I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me) won't be making the list. Will Ramos is incredible, but I'm not really a fan of deathcore vocals.
Musically, it's an epic production though!
youtu.be/QVa_kZtPXMs?...
Lorna Shore (I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me) won't be making the list. Will Ramos is incredible, but I'm not really a fan of deathcore vocals.
Musically, it's an epic production though!
youtu.be/QVa_kZtPXMs?...
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Next time someone asks what's the matter with Musk's Twitter, show them this:
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Next time someone asks what's the matter with Musk's Twitter, show them this:
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
I don't often comment on the budget, but given all the speculation and column inches this year's has generated... I think it's a pretty sensible budget.
The most disappointing part, in my opinion, is the NI contributions on salary sacrifice pensions.
#Budget2025
The most disappointing part, in my opinion, is the NI contributions on salary sacrifice pensions.
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I don't often comment on the budget, but given all the speculation and column inches this year's has generated... I think it's a pretty sensible budget.
The most disappointing part, in my opinion, is the NI contributions on salary sacrifice pensions.
#Budget2025
The most disappointing part, in my opinion, is the NI contributions on salary sacrifice pensions.
#Budget2025
New coffees from Rounton this morning. I'm not sure I get "lavender" from the Gesha, but there's a definite floral note.
The Winter Blend description is spot on IMO, sweet fruitiness, very smooth... and I think I'll go make another.
UK people get £5 off here i.refs.cc/14SSnzrL
#Coffee
The Winter Blend description is spot on IMO, sweet fruitiness, very smooth... and I think I'll go make another.
UK people get £5 off here i.refs.cc/14SSnzrL
#Coffee
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
New coffees from Rounton this morning. I'm not sure I get "lavender" from the Gesha, but there's a definite floral note.
The Winter Blend description is spot on IMO, sweet fruitiness, very smooth... and I think I'll go make another.
UK people get £5 off here i.refs.cc/14SSnzrL
#Coffee
The Winter Blend description is spot on IMO, sweet fruitiness, very smooth... and I think I'll go make another.
UK people get £5 off here i.refs.cc/14SSnzrL
#Coffee
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This is the most amazing thing! 😆
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This is the most amazing thing! 😆
Reposted by Raithmir
Please consider signing and sharing my petition, which went live today
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Please consider signing and sharing my petition, which went live today
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Stone Roses - She Bangs the Drums (Official Video)
YouTube video by StoneRosesVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Figured I'd post some of my mechanical keyboards since I've seen a few other posts recently.
When I first went down the mech keyboard rabbit hole I was adamant that TKL size was ideal. Anything smaller than that was just a gimmick and not really usable.
When I first went down the mech keyboard rabbit hole I was adamant that TKL size was ideal. Anything smaller than that was just a gimmick and not really usable.
November 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Figured I'd post some of my mechanical keyboards since I've seen a few other posts recently.
When I first went down the mech keyboard rabbit hole I was adamant that TKL size was ideal. Anything smaller than that was just a gimmick and not really usable.
When I first went down the mech keyboard rabbit hole I was adamant that TKL size was ideal. Anything smaller than that was just a gimmick and not really usable.
Magnets.
a man wearing a white shirt and a mask says magnets how do they work
Alt: a man wearing a white shirt and a mask says magnets how do they work
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Magnets.
Congratulations @number10cat.bsky.social , I'm looking forward to your documentary.
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
Popularity of Britain’s top mouser – ‘the guy to meet in No 10’ – to feature in documentary series
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Congratulations @number10cat.bsky.social , I'm looking forward to your documentary.
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
'tis the season.
Fly agaric mushrooms in the woods today.
Fly agaric mushrooms in the woods today.
November 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
'tis the season.
Fly agaric mushrooms in the woods today.
Fly agaric mushrooms in the woods today.