Chris Ponting
@chrisponting.bsky.social
Formerly known as Sporting_chin.
Cheese, beer, tripe.
The world leading authority on Arthur Hirst.
If you’re looking for Professor Chris Ponting of the University of Edinburgh, you’ll find him at @cgatist.bsky.social
Cheese, beer, tripe.
The world leading authority on Arthur Hirst.
If you’re looking for Professor Chris Ponting of the University of Edinburgh, you’ll find him at @cgatist.bsky.social
I’m beating the Sunday Blues by popping down the pub to see the folks.
The final pint of the 2025-26 festive season - cheers!
The final pint of the 2025-26 festive season - cheers!
January 4, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I’m beating the Sunday Blues by popping down the pub to see the folks.
The final pint of the 2025-26 festive season - cheers!
The final pint of the 2025-26 festive season - cheers!
Quality Summerisle street art in Cheltenham.
January 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Quality Summerisle street art in Cheltenham.
We’re having an afternoon out in Cheltenham to do some voucher spending, in a vain attempt to forget that we’re back to work tomorrow.
January 4, 2026 at 12:23 PM
We’re having an afternoon out in Cheltenham to do some voucher spending, in a vain attempt to forget that we’re back to work tomorrow.
Well done to our local giant Tesco, selling Christmas TV guides that expired yesterday.
January 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Well done to our local giant Tesco, selling Christmas TV guides that expired yesterday.
The young people of Cumbernauld stand aghast at this morning’s news.
January 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The young people of Cumbernauld stand aghast at this morning’s news.
One of my first memories of Christmas was 1975 when dad was given the single of Bohemian Rhapsody, and he played it continuously all morning. He was 27.
#totp
#totp
January 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
One of my first memories of Christmas was 1975 when dad was given the single of Bohemian Rhapsody, and he played it continuously all morning. He was 27.
#totp
#totp
Mrs P has finished building her Lego Kingfisher. I helped a bit.
January 2, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Mrs P has finished building her Lego Kingfisher. I helped a bit.
January 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Reached the ‘Watching The World at War’ phase of the Christmas break.
January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Reached the ‘Watching The World at War’ phase of the Christmas break.
Many thanks to BBC2 for reminding me how much I hate Keeping Up Appearances.
January 1, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Many thanks to BBC2 for reminding me how much I hate Keeping Up Appearances.
And Mrs P has made some sausage rolls. Oh yes.
January 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
And Mrs P has made some sausage rolls. Oh yes.
So 2026 starts in the usual manner. Cheers.
January 1, 2026 at 4:23 PM
So 2026 starts in the usual manner. Cheers.
Anyway, joking apart, @sueponting.bsky.social and I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Anyway, joking apart, @sueponting.bsky.social and I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2026!
I used to approach new year with optimism. Though I’m sure 2026 will be great.
January 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
I used to approach new year with optimism. Though I’m sure 2026 will be great.
Fyfe raises a glass to wish you all a Happy New Year, and so do I! Cheers all!
January 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Fyfe raises a glass to wish you all a Happy New Year, and so do I! Cheers all!
Adieu to Arthur.
Wednesday 31st December 1947
32 degrees. Cold & frozen streets to begin with but big change during day.
To St Stephen’s 10:30 & saw Miss Dickson who put me down for next Tuesday.
On to Paddington Turkish Bath & home 3 p.m.
Annie to Ellen’s
I had quiet evening. Bed 10:30.
#1947Diary
Wednesday 31st December 1947
32 degrees. Cold & frozen streets to begin with but big change during day.
To St Stephen’s 10:30 & saw Miss Dickson who put me down for next Tuesday.
On to Paddington Turkish Bath & home 3 p.m.
Annie to Ellen’s
I had quiet evening. Bed 10:30.
#1947Diary
December 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Adieu to Arthur.
Wednesday 31st December 1947
32 degrees. Cold & frozen streets to begin with but big change during day.
To St Stephen’s 10:30 & saw Miss Dickson who put me down for next Tuesday.
On to Paddington Turkish Bath & home 3 p.m.
Annie to Ellen’s
I had quiet evening. Bed 10:30.
#1947Diary
Wednesday 31st December 1947
32 degrees. Cold & frozen streets to begin with but big change during day.
To St Stephen’s 10:30 & saw Miss Dickson who put me down for next Tuesday.
On to Paddington Turkish Bath & home 3 p.m.
Annie to Ellen’s
I had quiet evening. Bed 10:30.
#1947Diary