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@chazzersmurf.bsky.social
UK based reader, runner, gay. Spend too long in charity shops. Leftish.
Bit of bottle sun this morning.
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Bit of bottle sun this morning.
Morning. Another work week, eh? Think the valet may be low on inspiration. Today's orange mug came with Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks because sunsets are orange? Are we accepting this?
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Morning. Another work week, eh? Think the valet may be low on inspiration. Today's orange mug came with Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks because sunsets are orange? Are we accepting this?
Succulents and tender cuttings inside for the winter. Back outside in five months all being well.
November 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Succulents and tender cuttings inside for the winter. Back outside in five months all being well.
Finally bought the new Taylor Swift album after all the froth died down. Actually like it a lot. Not her best, but I'm playing it over and over.
November 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Finally bought the new Taylor Swift album after all the froth died down. Actually like it a lot. Not her best, but I'm playing it over and over.
Tired running face. Another check on the new bridge, still there and still pleasing. Song of the run: 2000s banger Some kinda rush by Booty Luv (god what a name.)
November 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Tired running face. Another check on the new bridge, still there and still pleasing. Song of the run: 2000s banger Some kinda rush by Booty Luv (god what a name.)
Morning. Valet was quite excited by the new mug, which he's decided is mint green. Which justified today's song choice of Mint Car by The Cure.
November 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Morning. Valet was quite excited by the new mug, which he's decided is mint green. Which justified today's song choice of Mint Car by The Cure.
Right. I don't need any more mugs clearly but this is an actual new Cornishware colour which I spotted on Vinted. And yes it's a Boden (purveyor of chinos to Tories) collab, but I didn't give them any money.
Boden green? Not to be confused with Willow or Adder Green.
Boden green? Not to be confused with Willow or Adder Green.
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Right. I don't need any more mugs clearly but this is an actual new Cornishware colour which I spotted on Vinted. And yes it's a Boden (purveyor of chinos to Tories) collab, but I didn't give them any money.
Boden green? Not to be confused with Willow or Adder Green.
Boden green? Not to be confused with Willow or Adder Green.
Managed 9 miles today, longest run in over a year? And stayed fairly dry. And bonus stop for pastries at the Good Weigh on the way home: bagged the last Copenhagen. Win win win.
November 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Managed 9 miles today, longest run in over a year? And stayed fairly dry. And bonus stop for pastries at the Good Weigh on the way home: bagged the last Copenhagen. Win win win.
Morning. Same willow green mug as yesterday, but came today with 'Its not easy being green' by Kermit the Frog. Rain seems to have stopped finally.
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Morning. Same willow green mug as yesterday, but came today with 'Its not easy being green' by Kermit the Frog. Rain seems to have stopped finally.
Toad in the hole with @andyukb.bsky.social 's batter recipe working like magic again. The swine.
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Toad in the hole with @andyukb.bsky.social 's batter recipe working like magic again. The swine.
Jilly Cooper's list of celebs at a 1993 record launch is a time capsule. Simon le Bon! Cilla! Simon Bates!
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Jilly Cooper's list of celebs at a 1993 record launch is a time capsule. Simon le Bon! Cilla! Simon Bates!
I have an irrational hatred of tinsel. It's like a string of glittery turds on a tree. I loathe it.
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I have an irrational hatred of tinsel. It's like a string of glittery turds on a tree. I loathe it.
I'm going out now. I may be some time.
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I'm going out now. I may be some time.
Finished Girlbands Forever (on iPlayer). What a fantastic programme. Though can't believe they managed to avoid mentioning Girls Aloud at all.
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Finished Girlbands Forever (on iPlayer). What a fantastic programme. Though can't believe they managed to avoid mentioning Girls Aloud at all.
Looks like I'll be spending the day with Jilly Cooper. It's excellent: when the hero isn't having unlikely sex with Billionaires' wives, he's moodily checking Ceefax for racing news.
November 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Looks like I'll be spending the day with Jilly Cooper. It's excellent: when the hero isn't having unlikely sex with Billionaires' wives, he's moodily checking Ceefax for racing news.
Morning. Today's willow green came with Petula Clark singing , 'The other man's grass is always greener.' Listening to the rain hammering down and you know what, I don't think I will run today.
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Morning. Today's willow green came with Petula Clark singing , 'The other man's grass is always greener.' Listening to the rain hammering down and you know what, I don't think I will run today.
Mole update. Features Ski Sunday theme.
The winner of last week’s mole hunt is announced!
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Mole update. Features Ski Sunday theme.
Classy tea. Marmite pizza, ketchup and broccoli. Michelin starred
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Classy tea. Marmite pizza, ketchup and broccoli. Michelin starred
Been a day, so forgot to post these nice photos of this morning's commute. Just checked tomorrow's weather: not quite so nice.
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Been a day, so forgot to post these nice photos of this morning's commute. Just checked tomorrow's weather: not quite so nice.
Morning. Valet back on duty. Today's yellow mug came with 'Bring me sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise. Then transpires he doesn't know who they are due to not watching ITV. 🙃
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Morning. Valet back on duty. Today's yellow mug came with 'Bring me sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise. Then transpires he doesn't know who they are due to not watching ITV. 🙃
Out out with my £6 0% beer. Bargain.
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Out out with my £6 0% beer. Bargain.
Not sure what any of this means, but I think my watch wants me to stop moving. It's going to be really pissed off when I cycle to work tomorrow (which is actually a fairly gentle flat pootle.)
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Not sure what any of this means, but I think my watch wants me to stop moving. It's going to be really pissed off when I cycle to work tomorrow (which is actually a fairly gentle flat pootle.)
Chums, I successfully got this to work intact. In other news I have run twice and cycled 3 times in just over 24 hours and I am shattered. Even my Garmin app is telling me I'm strained.
November 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Chums, I successfully got this to work intact. In other news I have run twice and cycled 3 times in just over 24 hours and I am shattered. Even my Garmin app is telling me I'm strained.
Joys of rain running in glasses. Still, got it done. Song of the run from the shuffle gods was Hounds of Love by the Futureheads.
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Joys of rain running in glasses. Still, got it done. Song of the run from the shuffle gods was Hounds of Love by the Futureheads.
Morning. Valet having a lie in so Chazzersmurf choice day. Played 'Blue bucket of gold' by Sufjan Stevens while making this yellow mug of coffee. Could have gone for blue, I know.
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Morning. Valet having a lie in so Chazzersmurf choice day. Played 'Blue bucket of gold' by Sufjan Stevens while making this yellow mug of coffee. Could have gone for blue, I know.