Ian
@tarquydrawers.bsky.social
I hate these parts. I do what I do, some of it you may find interesting, most of it I find interesting.
This is what passed for a tortilla at the restaurant last night! 😳
February 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
This is what passed for a tortilla at the restaurant last night! 😳
Genuinely wondered what the hell Parkling Wine was!!
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Genuinely wondered what the hell Parkling Wine was!!
I’ve had a day of it; Tried to drill holes in wall & it went wrong + drill bit got stuck in drill. Freezer decided it doesn’t want to be a freezer, car charger has decided it doesn’t want to charge, skylight has sprung a leak.
I’m locking the door, cracking open a beer & watching Contact.
I’m locking the door, cracking open a beer & watching Contact.
January 31, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I’ve had a day of it; Tried to drill holes in wall & it went wrong + drill bit got stuck in drill. Freezer decided it doesn’t want to be a freezer, car charger has decided it doesn’t want to charge, skylight has sprung a leak.
I’m locking the door, cracking open a beer & watching Contact.
I’m locking the door, cracking open a beer & watching Contact.
Finally completing the trilogy tonight. Return Of The King Extended Edition. It’s going to be a late night.
January 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Finally completing the trilogy tonight. Return Of The King Extended Edition. It’s going to be a late night.
And this evening I’m making Indian Spiced Roast Chicken with Indian spiced Roast potatoes.
January 25, 2026 at 6:49 PM
And this evening I’m making Indian Spiced Roast Chicken with Indian spiced Roast potatoes.
Made a haggis and cheese toastie today. It was absolutely banging!
January 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Made a haggis and cheese toastie today. It was absolutely banging!
Consoling myself with The Two Towers at the cinema, then I’m off to the pub for a late dinner.
January 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Consoling myself with The Two Towers at the cinema, then I’m off to the pub for a late dinner.
Well that was a bad nights sleep.
January 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Well that was a bad nights sleep.
My lovely cat Tonks died today at 8:02am. That’s all I have today.
January 17, 2026 at 8:29 AM
My lovely cat Tonks died today at 8:02am. That’s all I have today.
Off to watch a new film at the cinema: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring.
Hope it’s good.
Hope it’s good.
January 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Off to watch a new film at the cinema: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring.
Hope it’s good.
Hope it’s good.
Finally finished the last of the Panettone from Christmas.
January 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Finally finished the last of the Panettone from Christmas.
IT IS SNOWING *runs round in a blind panic*
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 AM
IT IS SNOWING *runs round in a blind panic*
Christmas decs are down. House looks naked.
January 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Christmas decs are down. House looks naked.
Been out for dinner. Happy to report restaurants seem to be full. Now home and in PJ’s. See you next year.
December 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Been out for dinner. Happy to report restaurants seem to be full. Now home and in PJ’s. See you next year.
By the way. Marcel The Shell With Shoes On is on BBC now. Possibly one of the loveliest films ever made.
December 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
By the way. Marcel The Shell With Shoes On is on BBC now. Possibly one of the loveliest films ever made.
Happy New Year to all who celebrate such things. If, like me, you’re just going to bed, Happy *checks what day it is* Wednesday/Thursday to you all.
December 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Happy New Year to all who celebrate such things. If, like me, you’re just going to bed, Happy *checks what day it is* Wednesday/Thursday to you all.
I think this is a record; the last of the Christmas Turkey AND the leftover Red Cabbage has just been finished off!
December 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I think this is a record; the last of the Christmas Turkey AND the leftover Red Cabbage has just been finished off!
Watching the best Christmas film ever made: Muppets Christmas Carol.
December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Watching the best Christmas film ever made: Muppets Christmas Carol.
I’m preparing sprouts and watching Elf. Can I get anymore festive?
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m preparing sprouts and watching Elf. Can I get anymore festive?
Watching E.T. Because it’s a masterpiece and I love it.
December 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Watching E.T. Because it’s a masterpiece and I love it.
On a plane back home…
December 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On a plane back home…
Also found grabthar's hammer.
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Also found grabthar's hammer.