Dotty
@fizzandnonsense.bsky.social
Scottish Borders. Deep as a puddle. Commander of lists. Juggler of tasks. Lives with hens; Henry, a cat; Leo, a dug and best of all, @alistaircoleman.bluesky.social.
February 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Just thought of the biggy:
"I'm not your mum"
"I'm not your mum"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work
Out loud: "Shall I send that again so it's at the top of your inbox?"
"Thanks, but I do actually need your signature on that".
Silently: "Aaaaaargh!"
Out loud: "Shall I send that again so it's at the top of your inbox?"
"Thanks, but I do actually need your signature on that".
Silently: "Aaaaaargh!"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work
Roadmaps don't have dates, a roadmap with a date is a delivery plan
That's a target date not a commitment
Software delivery is inherently uncertain
Roadmaps don't have dates, a roadmap with a date is a delivery plan
That's a target date not a commitment
Software delivery is inherently uncertain
February 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Just thought of the biggy:
"I'm not your mum"
"I'm not your mum"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work
Out loud: "Shall I send that again so it's at the top of your inbox?"
"Thanks, but I do actually need your signature on that".
Silently: "Aaaaaargh!"
Out loud: "Shall I send that again so it's at the top of your inbox?"
"Thanks, but I do actually need your signature on that".
Silently: "Aaaaaargh!"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work
Roadmaps don't have dates, a roadmap with a date is a delivery plan
That's a target date not a commitment
Software delivery is inherently uncertain
Roadmaps don't have dates, a roadmap with a date is a delivery plan
That's a target date not a commitment
Software delivery is inherently uncertain
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
Old: "It's been on already" and "I can't make £500 look exactly like £8K I'm afraid."
Current: "They're all here together, they never left, and I'm sorry but they aren't yours."
Old: "It's been on already" and "I can't make £500 look exactly like £8K I'm afraid."
Current: "They're all here together, they never left, and I'm sorry but they aren't yours."
February 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work
Out loud: "Shall I send that again so it's at the top of your inbox?"
"Thanks, but I do actually need your signature on that".
Silently: "Aaaaaargh!"
Out loud: "Shall I send that again so it's at the top of your inbox?"
"Thanks, but I do actually need your signature on that".
Silently: "Aaaaaargh!"
I'm totally #TeamMagenta. Have been for 12+ years? but especially for this.
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
I'm totally #TeamMagenta. Have been for 12+ years? but especially for this.
We are off to our local lovely independent bookshop. I haven't been for 2 years. In not a coincidence I realised last week in a moment of reflection & regret that I have ridiculous level of rejection disphoria. We were reminded, as a group, that the general idea was to read the book club book. 1/2
February 7, 2026 at 12:46 PM
We are off to our local lovely independent bookshop. I haven't been for 2 years. In not a coincidence I realised last week in a moment of reflection & regret that I have ridiculous level of rejection disphoria. We were reminded, as a group, that the general idea was to read the book club book. 1/2
Car was MOTd today. First time in 24 years I haven't been terrified of it failing or working out prioritising/budgeting/ignoring the advisories. Bloody marvellous feeling.
February 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Car was MOTd today. First time in 24 years I haven't been terrified of it failing or working out prioritising/budgeting/ignoring the advisories. Bloody marvellous feeling.
Get in touch with lovely Simon and give him a follow if you're not already. FREE BOOKS! NO STRINGS!! Honestly!!!
Here's another #buyastrangerabook day offer for you.
@fizzandnonsense.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray.
If you'd like a copy of this, just ask!
UK only
@fizzandnonsense.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray.
If you'd like a copy of this, just ask!
UK only
February 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Get in touch with lovely Simon and give him a follow if you're not already. FREE BOOKS! NO STRINGS!! Honestly!!!
There's MORE!!!
February 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
There's MORE!!!
Poor Alistair.
Shall I do that?
"No it's fine, I'm not a cripple"
You are a bit.
"Ok, a bit"
Nearly a bus pass cripple...
"That's not NICE"
And this is reason 649 I'm not clinical.
Reasons 1 - 648 might have something to do with brains. A bit.
Shall I do that?
"No it's fine, I'm not a cripple"
You are a bit.
"Ok, a bit"
Nearly a bus pass cripple...
"That's not NICE"
And this is reason 649 I'm not clinical.
Reasons 1 - 648 might have something to do with brains. A bit.
February 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Poor Alistair.
Shall I do that?
"No it's fine, I'm not a cripple"
You are a bit.
"Ok, a bit"
Nearly a bus pass cripple...
"That's not NICE"
And this is reason 649 I'm not clinical.
Reasons 1 - 648 might have something to do with brains. A bit.
Shall I do that?
"No it's fine, I'm not a cripple"
You are a bit.
"Ok, a bit"
Nearly a bus pass cripple...
"That's not NICE"
And this is reason 649 I'm not clinical.
Reasons 1 - 648 might have something to do with brains. A bit.
Brilliant, uplifting, stress-relieving timeline cleanse. It's a JOY.
One of the films! I remain super proud of them & it recently helped me get work on a new, VERY exciting yet still-secret project! youtu.be/0rrBBapDuUY?...
Fairy Tales, Rebuilt // Goldilocks and the Three Bears
YouTube video by LEGO
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February 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Brilliant, uplifting, stress-relieving timeline cleanse. It's a JOY.
I got the bill* for Margaret 🐔 yesterday. As Alistair is now used to hearing: "HOW MUCH?!!!!".
Next one I'm bringing back home to bury.
*Are you sitting down?**
**£78.03***
***I KNOW, right?!!!
Next one I'm bringing back home to bury.
*Are you sitting down?**
**£78.03***
***I KNOW, right?!!!
February 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I got the bill* for Margaret 🐔 yesterday. As Alistair is now used to hearing: "HOW MUCH?!!!!".
Next one I'm bringing back home to bury.
*Are you sitting down?**
**£78.03***
***I KNOW, right?!!!
Next one I'm bringing back home to bury.
*Are you sitting down?**
**£78.03***
***I KNOW, right?!!!
I've just had the LOVELIEST first handover meeting with my current line manager. My move is being viewed by everyone as A Very Good Thing - building bridges & all that jazz. Now I get to spend the next 3 weeks gently handing over old job and finding out what needs doing in new job. Perfect.
February 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I've just had the LOVELIEST first handover meeting with my current line manager. My move is being viewed by everyone as A Very Good Thing - building bridges & all that jazz. Now I get to spend the next 3 weeks gently handing over old job and finding out what needs doing in new job. Perfect.
I have done my duty.
God, I love petty shit like this.
Who’s in? I now own this book (it was free and the cover really *is* special) .
Who’s in? I now own this book (it was free and the cover really *is* special) .
Okay troublemakers, punks, antifa supervillains, and anyone who just enjoys being a petty little shitbird while they fuck up the algorithm of a massive media corp. Here's your assignment for the weekend. Get on it and spread the word.
February 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I have done my duty.
Somebody had their last chippy tea yesterday. It was a FINE chippy tea, in one of our favourite chippy tea places and the waves were magnificent.
Vale, Chippy Tea chez nous.
Vale, Chippy Tea chez nous.
Back in hospital lads, the old colitis playing up again.
February 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Somebody had their last chippy tea yesterday. It was a FINE chippy tea, in one of our favourite chippy tea places and the waves were magnificent.
Vale, Chippy Tea chez nous.
Vale, Chippy Tea chez nous.
Got the marmalade on before the oranges went mouldy!! (Yes I know I can freeze them etc etc).
February 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Got the marmalade on before the oranges went mouldy!! (Yes I know I can freeze them etc etc).
It has bloody rained and I left the fabric on the sodding line. FFS.
RIP my spring bonhomie.
RIP my spring bonhomie.
February 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM
It has bloody rained and I left the fabric on the sodding line. FFS.
RIP my spring bonhomie.
RIP my spring bonhomie.
I've been sorting out old notebooks & found one which had my monthly earnings from FY2015/16. I earned 15% of my current take-home, before tax. Did I keep us fed? Yes. Was I happier? HELL NO. It was bloody awful.
That was the last year of scrubbing other people's loos. Do I regret that? Also no.
That was the last year of scrubbing other people's loos. Do I regret that? Also no.
February 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I've been sorting out old notebooks & found one which had my monthly earnings from FY2015/16. I earned 15% of my current take-home, before tax. Did I keep us fed? Yes. Was I happier? HELL NO. It was bloody awful.
That was the last year of scrubbing other people's loos. Do I regret that? Also no.
That was the last year of scrubbing other people's loos. Do I regret that? Also no.
It IS Spring!!!! We will be celebrating Imbolc today!!!!
@nigella.bsky.social's Seville orange curd tart for pudding tonight from my battered 2nd copy of How to Eat and the great vat of 2026 marmalade from an equally battered Marguerite Patten next on the list.
@nigella.bsky.social's Seville orange curd tart for pudding tonight from my battered 2nd copy of How to Eat and the great vat of 2026 marmalade from an equally battered Marguerite Patten next on the list.
Motoring through the Things Which Make Me Happy But I've Lost The Knack of Making Time For list!
Also - I have hung 4m of linen OUTSIDE ON THE LINE - and it very much smells of spring. I know it's not, but let's just enjoy the promise of her return.
Also - I have hung 4m of linen OUTSIDE ON THE LINE - and it very much smells of spring. I know it's not, but let's just enjoy the promise of her return.
February 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
It IS Spring!!!! We will be celebrating Imbolc today!!!!
@nigella.bsky.social's Seville orange curd tart for pudding tonight from my battered 2nd copy of How to Eat and the great vat of 2026 marmalade from an equally battered Marguerite Patten next on the list.
@nigella.bsky.social's Seville orange curd tart for pudding tonight from my battered 2nd copy of How to Eat and the great vat of 2026 marmalade from an equally battered Marguerite Patten next on the list.
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Also this - I must have read it 20+? years ago, and it's a cracking audio version. Having goldfish brain also = brand new, but cosily familiar listen here, so extra good.
Also this - I must have read it 20+? years ago, and it's a cracking audio version. Having goldfish brain also = brand new, but cosily familiar listen here, so extra good.
BBC Sounds - Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Behind the Scenes at the Museum on BBC Sounds.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Also this - I must have read it 20+? years ago, and it's a cracking audio version. Having goldfish brain also = brand new, but cosily familiar listen here, so extra good.
Also this - I must have read it 20+? years ago, and it's a cracking audio version. Having goldfish brain also = brand new, but cosily familiar listen here, so extra good.
Motoring through the Things Which Make Me Happy But I've Lost The Knack of Making Time For list!
Also - I have hung 4m of linen OUTSIDE ON THE LINE - and it very much smells of spring. I know it's not, but let's just enjoy the promise of her return.
Also - I have hung 4m of linen OUTSIDE ON THE LINE - and it very much smells of spring. I know it's not, but let's just enjoy the promise of her return.
February 1, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Motoring through the Things Which Make Me Happy But I've Lost The Knack of Making Time For list!
Also - I have hung 4m of linen OUTSIDE ON THE LINE - and it very much smells of spring. I know it's not, but let's just enjoy the promise of her return.
Also - I have hung 4m of linen OUTSIDE ON THE LINE - and it very much smells of spring. I know it's not, but let's just enjoy the promise of her return.
Off again. Yesterday was brilliant - not just getting stuff done, but spending time with A doing nice stuff together. I liked it a lot.
February 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Off again. Yesterday was brilliant - not just getting stuff done, but spending time with A doing nice stuff together. I liked it a lot.
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If you have some spare time today why not take a leaf out of Stephen’s book and tackle something small that frustrates you or causes friction in your day. I’m going to make something I can clip to my travel wash bag which reminds me to collect my meds from the hotel fridge as I often forget!
I've decided to try and tackle one really minor irritation every day, as consistently as I can.
Today's is changing my watch display when I'm running, moving total distance from that tiny bubble on the face, to the big section next to it.
Took less rhan a minute, made such a difference!
Today's is changing my watch display when I'm running, moving total distance from that tiny bubble on the face, to the big section next to it.
Took less rhan a minute, made such a difference!
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
If you have some spare time today why not take a leaf out of Stephen’s book and tackle something small that frustrates you or causes friction in your day. I’m going to make something I can clip to my travel wash bag which reminds me to collect my meds from the hotel fridge as I often forget!
Bravo to everyone who did DryJan! Of all the months, of all the years
👏👏👏
I'm not yer mum or GP, but if you are even a bit curious to look at how sobriety can be fun, rather than a punishment, I HIGHLY recommend The Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray. It's a pleasure to read regardless #booksky
👏👏👏
I'm not yer mum or GP, but if you are even a bit curious to look at how sobriety can be fun, rather than a punishment, I HIGHLY recommend The Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray. It's a pleasure to read regardless #booksky
February 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Bravo to everyone who did DryJan! Of all the months, of all the years
👏👏👏
I'm not yer mum or GP, but if you are even a bit curious to look at how sobriety can be fun, rather than a punishment, I HIGHLY recommend The Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray. It's a pleasure to read regardless #booksky
👏👏👏
I'm not yer mum or GP, but if you are even a bit curious to look at how sobriety can be fun, rather than a punishment, I HIGHLY recommend The Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray. It's a pleasure to read regardless #booksky
