@arburtonworld.bsky.social
Lawyer & lover of food, wine, music, books, grammar. Loathes denim, brexit, noise.
Charity shop haul...
January 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Charity shop haul...
@aitch62.bsky.social this time grapefruit....
January 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM
@aitch62.bsky.social this time grapefruit....
Prompted by BBC news but also regularly heard on a certain property purchase programme, what do people think about pronunciation of "communal"? I mean, obviously those who say "COMM-unal' (stress on 1st syllable) rather than"commUnal" (2nd syllable stressed) are wrong'uns...
January 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Prompted by BBC news but also regularly heard on a certain property purchase programme, what do people think about pronunciation of "communal"? I mean, obviously those who say "COMM-unal' (stress on 1st syllable) rather than"commUnal" (2nd syllable stressed) are wrong'uns...
Slightly late "heads up" for the excruciating "Nuts In May" on bbc4 this evening and iPlayer!
January 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Slightly late "heads up" for the excruciating "Nuts In May" on bbc4 this evening and iPlayer!
This evening marked a truly historic occasion. Never before, in all my decades, have I ever either made or consumed Spaghetti Carbonara. Ok, with pancetta rather than guanciale but needs must and Waitrose didn't have the latter.
Would I do it again? Oh yes...
Would I do it again? Oh yes...
January 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
This evening marked a truly historic occasion. Never before, in all my decades, have I ever either made or consumed Spaghetti Carbonara. Ok, with pancetta rather than guanciale but needs must and Waitrose didn't have the latter.
Would I do it again? Oh yes...
Would I do it again? Oh yes...
Heads up - "Howard's Way" is back! Ok, just a rerun on U+Drama....
January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Heads up - "Howard's Way" is back! Ok, just a rerun on U+Drama....
Anyone interested in Wagner may like to know that tomorrow the German TV station 3Sat is showing all 4 parts of the Ring. Production from Zurich Opera 2024, Noseda conducing. Starts 8am UK time.
December 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Anyone interested in Wagner may like to know that tomorrow the German TV station 3Sat is showing all 4 parts of the Ring. Production from Zurich Opera 2024, Noseda conducing. Starts 8am UK time.
Anyone had any interesting breakfasts? I'm looking at you @aitch62.bsky.social ...
December 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Anyone had any interesting breakfasts? I'm looking at you @aitch62.bsky.social ...
Donald McIntyre has died aged 91. My first Wotan courtesy of the Boulez Bayreuth Ring, before I encountered him many other roles. Never heard him in the flesh, though.
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Donald McIntyre has died aged 91. My first Wotan courtesy of the Boulez Bayreuth Ring, before I encountered him many other roles. Never heard him in the flesh, though.
OK FOLKS I'm on the thorny horns of a difficult dilemma- whether to cull the cardboard box collection in the garage....
October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
OK FOLKS I'm on the thorny horns of a difficult dilemma- whether to cull the cardboard box collection in the garage....
Just finished this, the latest from this interesting writer. A good if frankly somewhat depressing read.
October 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Just finished this, the latest from this interesting writer. A good if frankly somewhat depressing read.
In other news, I made a cake....
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In other news, I made a cake....
I'd just like to say: the 3rd Downton abbey film: utter utter waste of time!!!!
October 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I'd just like to say: the 3rd Downton abbey film: utter utter waste of time!!!!
This is a splendid book, beautifully written. Not a dry history in any sense.
October 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This is a splendid book, beautifully written. Not a dry history in any sense.
Very pleased finally to have picked up this set for an excellent price. Marvellous Sea Symphony!
October 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Very pleased finally to have picked up this set for an excellent price. Marvellous Sea Symphony!
@robertflute.bsky.social Lyric FM today 6pm broadcasting Stanford "The Critic" recorded at the 2024 Wexford Festival!
October 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
@robertflute.bsky.social Lyric FM today 6pm broadcasting Stanford "The Critic" recorded at the 2024 Wexford Festival!
Today's facepalm moment arises courtesy of this morning's bread baking. Someone decided to use a paper tin-liner to discourage bread from sticking to tin. Instead of which, loaf stuck to the paper. Yes, yes it was me.🤣🤣😭😭
September 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today's facepalm moment arises courtesy of this morning's bread baking. Someone decided to use a paper tin-liner to discourage bread from sticking to tin. Instead of which, loaf stuck to the paper. Yes, yes it was me.🤣🤣😭😭
We've been out this evening! Into the peopley world! New RSC production of "Measure for Measure". Not remotely familiar with the play. Would I go again? No. Do I wish I hadn't bothered? Also no.
September 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We've been out this evening! Into the peopley world! New RSC production of "Measure for Measure". Not remotely familiar with the play. Would I go again? No. Do I wish I hadn't bothered? Also no.
The results of about 15 mins foraging. So - jam, crumble, cobbler...?🤔😃
September 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The results of about 15 mins foraging. So - jam, crumble, cobbler...?🤔😃
Lovely day today - warm and sunny. Rain apparently tomorrow. Lawn could do with a haircut but instead...
September 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Lovely day today - warm and sunny. Rain apparently tomorrow. Lawn could do with a haircut but instead...
Haven't posted much lately as I've had a few days in N Wales (lovely), bought cds on Ebay (excessive (only 1 duplication),pottered about in the garden (thirst-inducing). Today after a rather nice 9am service I've made a loaf (60% white 40%granary) & a mince + pea curry (too much passata).
,
,
August 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Haven't posted much lately as I've had a few days in N Wales (lovely), bought cds on Ebay (excessive (only 1 duplication),pottered about in the garden (thirst-inducing). Today after a rather nice 9am service I've made a loaf (60% white 40%granary) & a mince + pea curry (too much passata).
,
,
Testing has established that Pimms does not freeze in an icecube tray. I'd thought at its low-ish alcohol content (21%??) It might....
Anyone know how low the %age has to be before an alcohol-bearing liquid will freeze?
Anyone know how low the %age has to be before an alcohol-bearing liquid will freeze?
July 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Testing has established that Pimms does not freeze in an icecube tray. I'd thought at its low-ish alcohol content (21%??) It might....
Anyone know how low the %age has to be before an alcohol-bearing liquid will freeze?
Anyone know how low the %age has to be before an alcohol-bearing liquid will freeze?
I've decided it's "too hot for gardening o'clock "....in case anyone was wondering
July 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I've decided it's "too hot for gardening o'clock "....in case anyone was wondering
May I just say
July 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
May I just say
One aspect of 20th century history which has always particularly intrigued me is how a civilised European country can have degenerated Into Nazism. This most excellent book looks at that.
July 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
One aspect of 20th century history which has always particularly intrigued me is how a civilised European country can have degenerated Into Nazism. This most excellent book looks at that.