Dan
@exiledinlondon.bsky.social
A Scot in voluntary exile who has found that London is no St Helena. Held hostage to the whims of a beautiful, but wilful and stubborn cocker spaniel.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Triple Threat - Three versions of me reflected in an Anish Kapoor during a lovely afternoon with friends at Frieze London.
October 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Triple Threat - Three versions of me reflected in an Anish Kapoor during a lovely afternoon with friends at Frieze London.
A picture that sums me up. Give me an audience and an Espresso Martini and there’s no stopping me!
Captured in full flow by @balhamyte.bsky.social at my birthday celebration over the weekend
Captured in full flow by @balhamyte.bsky.social at my birthday celebration over the weekend
August 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
A picture that sums me up. Give me an audience and an Espresso Martini and there’s no stopping me!
Captured in full flow by @balhamyte.bsky.social at my birthday celebration over the weekend
Captured in full flow by @balhamyte.bsky.social at my birthday celebration over the weekend
Birthday blooms courtesy of @balhamyte.bsky.social incorporating both of our wedding flowers (our buttonholes were white roses and thistles)
August 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Birthday blooms courtesy of @balhamyte.bsky.social incorporating both of our wedding flowers (our buttonholes were white roses and thistles)
This escalated. Last Friday saw me walking home from the station after a night out singing Celine Dion. In French.
I’m saying nothing more other than to confirm that there was indeed a strategic stop off at the McDonald’s conveniently situated between the station and home.
I’m saying nothing more other than to confirm that there was indeed a strategic stop off at the McDonald’s conveniently situated between the station and home.
July 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This escalated. Last Friday saw me walking home from the station after a night out singing Celine Dion. In French.
I’m saying nothing more other than to confirm that there was indeed a strategic stop off at the McDonald’s conveniently situated between the station and home.
I’m saying nothing more other than to confirm that there was indeed a strategic stop off at the McDonald’s conveniently situated between the station and home.
And for comparison, here was me in June 2024, versus where I am now, 8 months’ later.
March 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
And for comparison, here was me in June 2024, versus where I am now, 8 months’ later.
As whist is now the new profile pic did some serious numbers on instagram, I thought it was time to update it.
March 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As whist is now the new profile pic did some serious numbers on instagram, I thought it was time to update it.
I’ve told @balhamyte.bsky.social that this can be used as evidence of cruelty and unreasonable behaviour in the family courts 😂
January 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I’ve told @balhamyte.bsky.social that this can be used as evidence of cruelty and unreasonable behaviour in the family courts 😂
It’s a cold, grey, rainy Sunday. Which means it’s the perfect time to sit on the sofa with a film that contains the perfect credits of:
Color by Technicolor.
Costumes by Edith Head.
Miss Hepburn’s Paris Wardrobe by Hubert de Givenchy
😍🥰
Color by Technicolor.
Costumes by Edith Head.
Miss Hepburn’s Paris Wardrobe by Hubert de Givenchy
😍🥰
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
It’s a cold, grey, rainy Sunday. Which means it’s the perfect time to sit on the sofa with a film that contains the perfect credits of:
Color by Technicolor.
Costumes by Edith Head.
Miss Hepburn’s Paris Wardrobe by Hubert de Givenchy
😍🥰
Color by Technicolor.
Costumes by Edith Head.
Miss Hepburn’s Paris Wardrobe by Hubert de Givenchy
😍🥰
Well it’s Burns’ Night so of course I was going to cook Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, with Cranachan for pudding.
And a decent single malt to mark the occasion.
And a decent single malt to mark the occasion.
January 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Well it’s Burns’ Night so of course I was going to cook Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, with Cranachan for pudding.
And a decent single malt to mark the occasion.
And a decent single malt to mark the occasion.
Anyone who knows me of old knows my hatred of the whole ‘Blue Monday’ nonsense and my insistence on unsubscribing from any mailing that references it in a bid to sell things.
I used to post my annual score in the Bad Place so thought I’d bring it here.
2 mailing lists so far.
I used to post my annual score in the Bad Place so thought I’d bring it here.
2 mailing lists so far.
January 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Anyone who knows me of old knows my hatred of the whole ‘Blue Monday’ nonsense and my insistence on unsubscribing from any mailing that references it in a bid to sell things.
I used to post my annual score in the Bad Place so thought I’d bring it here.
2 mailing lists so far.
I used to post my annual score in the Bad Place so thought I’d bring it here.
2 mailing lists so far.
Had a real moment from my childhood just now.
Walked into where I’m having lunch and working for the afternoon only to see Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon (Dempsey and Makepeace for you 80s kids) sat two tables away.
The effort it took not to go over and say something to them was immense!
Walked into where I’m having lunch and working for the afternoon only to see Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon (Dempsey and Makepeace for you 80s kids) sat two tables away.
The effort it took not to go over and say something to them was immense!
January 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Had a real moment from my childhood just now.
Walked into where I’m having lunch and working for the afternoon only to see Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon (Dempsey and Makepeace for you 80s kids) sat two tables away.
The effort it took not to go over and say something to them was immense!
Walked into where I’m having lunch and working for the afternoon only to see Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon (Dempsey and Makepeace for you 80s kids) sat two tables away.
The effort it took not to go over and say something to them was immense!
So yesterday X went, today Threads
January 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM
So yesterday X went, today Threads
Going away for Christmas is all well and good, but IT IS SO GOOD getting home to your own shower where you know the water pressure and know the thermostat works.
A close second is being back in your king size bed with superking duvet after a week of a standard double with double duvet. 😂
A close second is being back in your king size bed with superking duvet after a week of a standard double with double duvet. 😂
December 29, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Going away for Christmas is all well and good, but IT IS SO GOOD getting home to your own shower where you know the water pressure and know the thermostat works.
A close second is being back in your king size bed with superking duvet after a week of a standard double with double duvet. 😂
A close second is being back in your king size bed with superking duvet after a week of a standard double with double duvet. 😂
Currently in an all-company, cameras on meeting
One of the attendees asks if I’m okay as I seem to be rocking.
Me - I’m fine, just on my walking pad.
Cue hysteria from everyone followed by the CEO saying ‘To be fair you’re looking really good’
Me. Thanks, I’m going to turn my camera off now’ 😂
One of the attendees asks if I’m okay as I seem to be rocking.
Me - I’m fine, just on my walking pad.
Cue hysteria from everyone followed by the CEO saying ‘To be fair you’re looking really good’
Me. Thanks, I’m going to turn my camera off now’ 😂
November 28, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Currently in an all-company, cameras on meeting
One of the attendees asks if I’m okay as I seem to be rocking.
Me - I’m fine, just on my walking pad.
Cue hysteria from everyone followed by the CEO saying ‘To be fair you’re looking really good’
Me. Thanks, I’m going to turn my camera off now’ 😂
One of the attendees asks if I’m okay as I seem to be rocking.
Me - I’m fine, just on my walking pad.
Cue hysteria from everyone followed by the CEO saying ‘To be fair you’re looking really good’
Me. Thanks, I’m going to turn my camera off now’ 😂
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #361,580!
September 18, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #361,580!
#dogsatpollingstations
Molly reminding you to cast your vote before the polls close at 10pm.
Remember it’s your chance to have your say, no matter how you feel and if you don’t have your say when you can, then you can’t be part of the conversation afterwards.
Molly reminding you to cast your vote before the polls close at 10pm.
Remember it’s your chance to have your say, no matter how you feel and if you don’t have your say when you can, then you can’t be part of the conversation afterwards.
July 4, 2024 at 2:42 PM
#dogsatpollingstations
Molly reminding you to cast your vote before the polls close at 10pm.
Remember it’s your chance to have your say, no matter how you feel and if you don’t have your say when you can, then you can’t be part of the conversation afterwards.
Molly reminding you to cast your vote before the polls close at 10pm.
Remember it’s your chance to have your say, no matter how you feel and if you don’t have your say when you can, then you can’t be part of the conversation afterwards.
The joys of living in South West London. On rugby international days it’s like the last days of bacchanalia on the high street 🙄
February 24, 2024 at 10:26 PM
The joys of living in South West London. On rugby international days it’s like the last days of bacchanalia on the high street 🙄
This may be a bit niche/car techy, but I’m looking to get a dashcam for my car (front and rear, will be hardwired in by the garage rather than needing removed regularly to be charged up) and wondered whether anyone had any recommendations or ‘avoid at all costs’? Thanks!
January 15, 2024 at 3:43 PM
This may be a bit niche/car techy, but I’m looking to get a dashcam for my car (front and rear, will be hardwired in by the garage rather than needing removed regularly to be charged up) and wondered whether anyone had any recommendations or ‘avoid at all costs’? Thanks!
I was out for dinner this evening. I had an Espresso Martini as an aperitif which of course means it’s now 1:30am, I’m nowhere near sleep and so far I’ve bought new pillows and a pair of knee-length silk socks to wear with my dinner jacket to a birthday party next week.
November 26, 2023 at 1:27 AM
I was out for dinner this evening. I had an Espresso Martini as an aperitif which of course means it’s now 1:30am, I’m nowhere near sleep and so far I’ve bought new pillows and a pair of knee-length silk socks to wear with my dinner jacket to a birthday party next week.
Every year, I give thanks that this one is spectacularly unfussed by fireworks. She’s sat snoring on the sofa whilst fireworks are going off all over the place, even with the window open.
Even taking her out for a walk isn’t a problem as she’s interested in the colours and flashes in the sky.
Even taking her out for a walk isn’t a problem as she’s interested in the colours and flashes in the sky.
November 5, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Every year, I give thanks that this one is spectacularly unfussed by fireworks. She’s sat snoring on the sofa whilst fireworks are going off all over the place, even with the window open.
Even taking her out for a walk isn’t a problem as she’s interested in the colours and flashes in the sky.
Even taking her out for a walk isn’t a problem as she’s interested in the colours and flashes in the sky.
Message from the husband ‘What do you think to a no tree Christmas? Understated paper decorations. Small paper Christmas tree (50cm tall)’
Me: Sure, whatever you prefer
Him: ‘I’m glad you like the idea as have already bought the tree’
Is it any wonder why 🙄 is one of my most-used emojis?
Me: Sure, whatever you prefer
Him: ‘I’m glad you like the idea as have already bought the tree’
Is it any wonder why 🙄 is one of my most-used emojis?
November 5, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Message from the husband ‘What do you think to a no tree Christmas? Understated paper decorations. Small paper Christmas tree (50cm tall)’
Me: Sure, whatever you prefer
Him: ‘I’m glad you like the idea as have already bought the tree’
Is it any wonder why 🙄 is one of my most-used emojis?
Me: Sure, whatever you prefer
Him: ‘I’m glad you like the idea as have already bought the tree’
Is it any wonder why 🙄 is one of my most-used emojis?
Driving @balhamyte.bsky.social over to a design client in Dulwich (trains are off, so chauffeur duties have been called on) and I’ve just caught sight of myself in the mirror.
Half-zip jumper
White shirt
Jeans
Gilet
SUV parked outside.
I couldn’t be anymore of a SW London dad cliché if I tried.
Half-zip jumper
White shirt
Jeans
Gilet
SUV parked outside.
I couldn’t be anymore of a SW London dad cliché if I tried.
October 28, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Driving @balhamyte.bsky.social over to a design client in Dulwich (trains are off, so chauffeur duties have been called on) and I’ve just caught sight of myself in the mirror.
Half-zip jumper
White shirt
Jeans
Gilet
SUV parked outside.
I couldn’t be anymore of a SW London dad cliché if I tried.
Half-zip jumper
White shirt
Jeans
Gilet
SUV parked outside.
I couldn’t be anymore of a SW London dad cliché if I tried.
Having a very serious conflab between courses during our excellent anniversary lunch at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill this afternoon.
📷: @balhamyte.bsky.social as always
📷: @balhamyte.bsky.social as always
October 22, 2023 at 8:28 PM
Having a very serious conflab between courses during our excellent anniversary lunch at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill this afternoon.
📷: @balhamyte.bsky.social as always
📷: @balhamyte.bsky.social as always
Today is my third wedding anniversary which is the leather anniversary. I bought @balhamyte.bsky.social a leather picture frame and put our favourite photo from the wedding in it (as we’d never got round to getting any wedding picture framed and put out)
He, on the other hand, bought me this 😂
He, on the other hand, bought me this 😂
October 22, 2023 at 7:19 PM
Today is my third wedding anniversary which is the leather anniversary. I bought @balhamyte.bsky.social a leather picture frame and put our favourite photo from the wedding in it (as we’d never got round to getting any wedding picture framed and put out)
He, on the other hand, bought me this 😂
He, on the other hand, bought me this 😂