Vicky
@vickyc82.bsky.social
Lover of travel, wine and seafood. Pro-EU. Lifelong learner, enjoys staring at maps.
Normally would agree. Currently in a 400 year old pub formerly named The Old Cross in Alnwick that Greene King purchased to avoid it being turned into flats and renamed as "The Dirty Bottles"
December 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Normally would agree. Currently in a 400 year old pub formerly named The Old Cross in Alnwick that Greene King purchased to avoid it being turned into flats and renamed as "The Dirty Bottles"
I travel a lot as my office is in the West Mids but stay in a fairly grim Holiday Inn Express on J10 M6. However the loyalty points from that paid for 3 nights in Bangkok, a Hotel Indigo weekend in York and various Crowne Plazas. Loyalty points > 2ply toilet roll!
December 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I travel a lot as my office is in the West Mids but stay in a fairly grim Holiday Inn Express on J10 M6. However the loyalty points from that paid for 3 nights in Bangkok, a Hotel Indigo weekend in York and various Crowne Plazas. Loyalty points > 2ply toilet roll!
INTJ apparently...but it's about as reliable as the tarot readers who have a knack of appearing on my tiktok feed at inopportune moments.
December 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
INTJ apparently...but it's about as reliable as the tarot readers who have a knack of appearing on my tiktok feed at inopportune moments.
Can I suggest Tinned Fish Reviews on Instagram as the ultimate timeline cleanse? If anyone on there is going to influence me, it's him and his dog King Arthur. Let us decant the tin!
December 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Can I suggest Tinned Fish Reviews on Instagram as the ultimate timeline cleanse? If anyone on there is going to influence me, it's him and his dog King Arthur. Let us decant the tin!
My birthday is in October. A boyfriend who I'd been trying to get to dump me for a while bought me a diamond necklace for my birthday. I had a very narrow window to do the deed myself without looking like a bitch after my birthday but before Christmas. Think I succeeded mid-November.
December 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
My birthday is in October. A boyfriend who I'd been trying to get to dump me for a while bought me a diamond necklace for my birthday. I had a very narrow window to do the deed myself without looking like a bitch after my birthday but before Christmas. Think I succeeded mid-November.
The fact the A1 after Newcastle to Edinburgh isn't even dualled tells you all you need to know about investment in the North. Londoner's don't think we need decent transport links this far north.
December 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The fact the A1 after Newcastle to Edinburgh isn't even dualled tells you all you need to know about investment in the North. Londoner's don't think we need decent transport links this far north.
17. No idea why but everytime I play the lottery or have to pick a number, 17.
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
17. No idea why but everytime I play the lottery or have to pick a number, 17.
Only Connect needs more oddball teams again. This series has had far too many socially well adjusted teams.
December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Only Connect needs more oddball teams again. This series has had far too many socially well adjusted teams.
The "winner" hosts the following week? That's the "prize"? Your work sounds "Super Fun!"
December 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The "winner" hosts the following week? That's the "prize"? Your work sounds "Super Fun!"
Bonus points if its a) directly beneath a "We are a smoke free hospital" sign and b) he's attached to a drip
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Bonus points if its a) directly beneath a "We are a smoke free hospital" sign and b) he's attached to a drip
We told my mam that her car failed it's MOT and it cost more to repair than it was worth. Fortunately she accepted this. Sending love to OP, it doesn't get easier but find someone to say all the "terrible but real" thoughts to. It really does help.
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We told my mam that her car failed it's MOT and it cost more to repair than it was worth. Fortunately she accepted this. Sending love to OP, it doesn't get easier but find someone to say all the "terrible but real" thoughts to. It really does help.
When my husband is away I eat like an impoverished peasant.
November 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
When my husband is away I eat like an impoverished peasant.
APILN wake at Orlandos?
November 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
APILN wake at Orlandos?
Also Borgen (Danish) but the last series was daft and Bron/Broen (Swedish and Danish) - first series is exceptional.
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Also Borgen (Danish) but the last series was daft and Bron/Broen (Swedish and Danish) - first series is exceptional.
Can I suggest Spiral (French), Hotel Beau Sejour (Belgian) Dark (German) and for films you can't go past Parasite (Korean) - absolute romp that I've watched several times and keep discovering something new.
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Can I suggest Spiral (French), Hotel Beau Sejour (Belgian) Dark (German) and for films you can't go past Parasite (Korean) - absolute romp that I've watched several times and keep discovering something new.
My sister used to drink vinegar as a child. My parents used to say she'd end up a shrivelled husk. As it is, she's 40 and wrinkle free - although that may also be due to the industrial levels of botox and filler she's shoved into her face.
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
My sister used to drink vinegar as a child. My parents used to say she'd end up a shrivelled husk. As it is, she's 40 and wrinkle free - although that may also be due to the industrial levels of botox and filler she's shoved into her face.
HMRC: We're sorry for your loss. All the deceased's accounts are now closed.
8 weeks later....
HMRC: Whoops! We fucked up and are now pursuing the estate for £500+. Lolz and like, condolences and shit
8 weeks later....
HMRC: Whoops! We fucked up and are now pursuing the estate for £500+. Lolz and like, condolences and shit
November 24, 2025 at 4:37 AM
HMRC: We're sorry for your loss. All the deceased's accounts are now closed.
8 weeks later....
HMRC: Whoops! We fucked up and are now pursuing the estate for £500+. Lolz and like, condolences and shit
8 weeks later....
HMRC: Whoops! We fucked up and are now pursuing the estate for £500+. Lolz and like, condolences and shit
And then the "well, we had pasta two days ago and rice yesterday so tonight will have to be potatoes" because my husband cannot have the same carb two days running. He does do all the cooking so.......🤷♀️
November 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
And then the "well, we had pasta two days ago and rice yesterday so tonight will have to be potatoes" because my husband cannot have the same carb two days running. He does do all the cooking so.......🤷♀️
This is an Anon Opin I can fully get on board with. We've never reached the heights of "Crisps on the Radio" since and mankind is worse for it.
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
This is an Anon Opin I can fully get on board with. We've never reached the heights of "Crisps on the Radio" since and mankind is worse for it.
We eloped and when I told my dad he said "Oh good. I've been dreading giving a speech since the day you were born". For my gruff, man of few words, emotionally unavailable father, that was a huge congratulatory statement.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We eloped and when I told my dad he said "Oh good. I've been dreading giving a speech since the day you were born". For my gruff, man of few words, emotionally unavailable father, that was a huge congratulatory statement.
I deactivated mine a while ago. I got an email from them recently to remind me it's deactivated and what I'm missing. Can categorically say, I am much happier without LinkedIn in my life.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I deactivated mine a while ago. I got an email from them recently to remind me it's deactivated and what I'm missing. Can categorically say, I am much happier without LinkedIn in my life.
I simply could not imagine being in anything less than an equal partnership. You're only making yourself a small, compliant wife which is so sad! Be bold, be big, be strong. Buy the fucking lamp that you like!
November 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I simply could not imagine being in anything less than an equal partnership. You're only making yourself a small, compliant wife which is so sad! Be bold, be big, be strong. Buy the fucking lamp that you like!
Seabrooks Beef are the king amongst all crisps.
November 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Seabrooks Beef are the king amongst all crisps.
