Dave Morton
@dmonbeer.bsky.social
Quite the fancier of podcasts, chemistry & science history. Favourite element: Ta. Previously award winning brewer. Also home brewer. Outsider in Cumbria.
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Dave Morton
@dmonbeer.bsky.social
· Jan 10
I claim to be from a council house on the mean streets of Wolverhampton, but here I am eating goose pizza.
New beers at Lidl this evening. Neither sound like my cup of tea, but at less than £2 a pop I'll try them.
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
New beers at Lidl this evening. Neither sound like my cup of tea, but at less than £2 a pop I'll try them.
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:
[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]
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CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us.
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CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.
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CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-
BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister
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BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?
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HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill
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HITLER:
What we are proposing -
CHURCHILL:
Hang on
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HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -
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CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here
BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate
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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate
You don't debate fascists
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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!
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HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...
CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-
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HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!
BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak
[ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreibw4ldc3fhslbvxgy2oqrof2oys5kpgh7zu6a5f3usmx3lf4547qm@jpeg)
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BBC Name New Director General.
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
BBC Name New Director General.
In the only interview with him, he confirms that he was popular with amorous suiters before, but since this publicity has had to invest in a shitty stick.
Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In the only interview with him, he confirms that he was popular with amorous suiters before, but since this publicity has had to invest in a shitty stick.
Two pics of a grey and dreary Lake District, two pics of west coast Cumbria about an hour or so later.
November 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Two pics of a grey and dreary Lake District, two pics of west coast Cumbria about an hour or so later.
Looking at the BBC Sport website to see that Wolves haven't chalked up another 1 in the L column.
That's because it's a late kick off.
That's because it's a late kick off.
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Looking at the BBC Sport website to see that Wolves haven't chalked up another 1 in the L column.
That's because it's a late kick off.
That's because it's a late kick off.
Was looking at watching the coolest* film ever - Ronin - tonight but I don't have 2 hours of awake time in me.
*not best, but then I can't think what the best film is in my opinion - I'd probably say something daft like Doc Hollywood or The Man Who Knew Too Little.
*not best, but then I can't think what the best film is in my opinion - I'd probably say something daft like Doc Hollywood or The Man Who Knew Too Little.
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Was looking at watching the coolest* film ever - Ronin - tonight but I don't have 2 hours of awake time in me.
*not best, but then I can't think what the best film is in my opinion - I'd probably say something daft like Doc Hollywood or The Man Who Knew Too Little.
*not best, but then I can't think what the best film is in my opinion - I'd probably say something daft like Doc Hollywood or The Man Who Knew Too Little.
He's a pussy cat and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he sleeps all day
He catches mice
He breaks their necks
He likes to sleep for hours
He really does f*** all
And he's my wife's not *ours*
He sleeps all night and he sleeps all day
He catches mice
He breaks their necks
He likes to sleep for hours
He really does f*** all
And he's my wife's not *ours*
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
He's a pussy cat and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he sleeps all day
He catches mice
He breaks their necks
He likes to sleep for hours
He really does f*** all
And he's my wife's not *ours*
He sleeps all night and he sleeps all day
He catches mice
He breaks their necks
He likes to sleep for hours
He really does f*** all
And he's my wife's not *ours*
#BrewDay over. One straightforward Saison with an OG of 1.048 now under the stairs fermenting.
Europils malt, East Kent Goldings hops & WHC Labs Saison yeast.
Europils malt, East Kent Goldings hops & WHC Labs Saison yeast.
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#BrewDay over. One straightforward Saison with an OG of 1.048 now under the stairs fermenting.
Europils malt, East Kent Goldings hops & WHC Labs Saison yeast.
Europils malt, East Kent Goldings hops & WHC Labs Saison yeast.
Even before I use the last of my grain & hops from the store, I've ordered the ingredients for the two after; Belgian Blonde Ale & Black IPA.
Next up for brewing: a plain Saison. I keep wanting to add something to it & may still do, but I haven't made a straightforward one in ages.
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Even before I use the last of my grain & hops from the store, I've ordered the ingredients for the two after; Belgian Blonde Ale & Black IPA.
Next up for brewing: a plain Saison. I keep wanting to add something to it & may still do, but I haven't made a straightforward one in ages.
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Next up for brewing: a plain Saison. I keep wanting to add something to it & may still do, but I haven't made a straightforward one in ages.
Just bottled my beer made with RedX, Crystal rye & cherry smoked malts. All 3 malts were new to me. It tastes a little like sherry or raisins, with just a gentle smoke & rye flavour. Look at the clarity already!
This is going to be a good 'un.
This is going to be a good 'un.
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Just bottled my beer made with RedX, Crystal rye & cherry smoked malts. All 3 malts were new to me. It tastes a little like sherry or raisins, with just a gentle smoke & rye flavour. Look at the clarity already!
This is going to be a good 'un.
This is going to be a good 'un.
I'll admit this may seem an overreaction to my kid not going into school & demanding bacon, cheese & nicey spicy toasted bread sandwiches for breakfast.
Maybe I should book annual leave, get up & leave the house as normal, wait in a layby until everyone else has left the house, then come back & enjoy a day of leisure?
Telling people you have free time available appears to just conjure up lists of odd jobs & can-you-justs out of the air.
Telling people you have free time available appears to just conjure up lists of odd jobs & can-you-justs out of the air.
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I'll admit this may seem an overreaction to my kid not going into school & demanding bacon, cheese & nicey spicy toasted bread sandwiches for breakfast.
Maybe I should book annual leave, get up & leave the house as normal, wait in a layby until everyone else has left the house, then come back & enjoy a day of leisure?
Telling people you have free time available appears to just conjure up lists of odd jobs & can-you-justs out of the air.
Telling people you have free time available appears to just conjure up lists of odd jobs & can-you-justs out of the air.
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Maybe I should book annual leave, get up & leave the house as normal, wait in a layby until everyone else has left the house, then come back & enjoy a day of leisure?
Telling people you have free time available appears to just conjure up lists of odd jobs & can-you-justs out of the air.
Telling people you have free time available appears to just conjure up lists of odd jobs & can-you-justs out of the air.
I've got tickets to this year's Cockermouth Beer Fest in December. It's a fest where I don't mind most of the beers being local as I don't get out much, so haven't tried them😀
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I've got tickets to this year's Cockermouth Beer Fest in December. It's a fest where I don't mind most of the beers being local as I don't get out much, so haven't tried them😀
I think the term "beer luvvies" ought to be used more often. I am a bit of a beer luvvie.
"Oh darling, this beer is dee-vine & just super - you simply *must* try it!".
"Oh darling, this beer is dee-vine & just super - you simply *must* try it!".
Us beer luvvies will say a beer tastes of English white wine, blueberries or mango. A regular person tastes the same beer & they will tell you it does not.
We are describing the differences between all the beers we've ever tried, they are describing the beer in their hand.
We are describing the differences between all the beers we've ever tried, they are describing the beer in their hand.
November 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I think the term "beer luvvies" ought to be used more often. I am a bit of a beer luvvie.
"Oh darling, this beer is dee-vine & just super - you simply *must* try it!".
"Oh darling, this beer is dee-vine & just super - you simply *must* try it!".
Us beer luvvies will say a beer tastes of English white wine, blueberries or mango. A regular person tastes the same beer & they will tell you it does not.
We are describing the differences between all the beers we've ever tried, they are describing the beer in their hand.
We are describing the differences between all the beers we've ever tried, they are describing the beer in their hand.
November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Us beer luvvies will say a beer tastes of English white wine, blueberries or mango. A regular person tastes the same beer & they will tell you it does not.
We are describing the differences between all the beers we've ever tried, they are describing the beer in their hand.
We are describing the differences between all the beers we've ever tried, they are describing the beer in their hand.
It's budget beer night tonight at my table. Nothing over £2 a pop. I'd rather drink a kombucha or kefir than a poor quality beer, so you should know these are decent.
November 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It's budget beer night tonight at my table. Nothing over £2 a pop. I'd rather drink a kombucha or kefir than a poor quality beer, so you should know these are decent.
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$18 Mocktail Satisfies Craving To Waste Money https://theonion.com/18-mocktail-satisfies-craving-to-waste-money-1851449216/
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
$18 Mocktail Satisfies Craving To Waste Money https://theonion.com/18-mocktail-satisfies-craving-to-waste-money-1851449216/
My last Saturday at work. Still got over a week to go, but am burning annual leave at the end of my notice period.
New job doesn't involve getting up at 04:00 or regular weekend work.
New job doesn't involve getting up at 04:00 or regular weekend work.
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
My last Saturday at work. Still got over a week to go, but am burning annual leave at the end of my notice period.
New job doesn't involve getting up at 04:00 or regular weekend work.
New job doesn't involve getting up at 04:00 or regular weekend work.
I say, I say, I say - what do you get if you cross a classic brown bitter with a Gose?
October 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I say, I say, I say - what do you get if you cross a classic brown bitter with a Gose?
I'm not saying Xmas is getting earlier, but I just saw an advent calendar for Xmas 2026.
October 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm not saying Xmas is getting earlier, but I just saw an advent calendar for Xmas 2026.
Halloween used to keep Xmas at bay until November, but it's been Halloween *and* Xmas in the shops for weeks already.
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Halloween used to keep Xmas at bay until November, but it's been Halloween *and* Xmas in the shops for weeks already.
It would appear that asking an AI to do something is like asking a teenager. You try & word it so there's no room for ambiguity, you still have to check they've done the task as you said & you end up thinking you may of well of just done it yourself.
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It would appear that asking an AI to do something is like asking a teenager. You try & word it so there's no room for ambiguity, you still have to check they've done the task as you said & you end up thinking you may of well of just done it yourself.
This is definitely for me. I've got an hour & forty to watch a film. Spend thirty mins flicking through 5/10 rated movies, then realised there's no time left to watch *any* movie.
October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This is definitely for me. I've got an hour & forty to watch a film. Spend thirty mins flicking through 5/10 rated movies, then realised there's no time left to watch *any* movie.