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.
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This year, instead of painting flags on roundabouts, can we all just go and draw chalk obstacle courses and hopscotch all over our towns instead?
I think we could all do with a little more whimsy and joy!
I think we could all do with a little more whimsy and joy!
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This year, instead of painting flags on roundabouts, can we all just go and draw chalk obstacle courses and hopscotch all over our towns instead?
I think we could all do with a little more whimsy and joy!
I think we could all do with a little more whimsy and joy!
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you:
Gwendoline
When I changed my given name 20 years ago, my father was APPALLED that I hadn't named myself Rebecca, a name he discovered in the family tree 30 years after I was born. He's not spoken to me since.
Gwendoline
When I changed my given name 20 years ago, my father was APPALLED that I hadn't named myself Rebecca, a name he discovered in the family tree 30 years after I was born. He's not spoken to me since.
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you:
Wilfred. It’s why I use it.
Although I do joke sometimes that I’m named for my *mum’s* favourite gay WWI poet, if I were named for my *dad’s* it would be Siegfried.
Wilfred. It’s why I use it.
Although I do joke sometimes that I’m named for my *mum’s* favourite gay WWI poet, if I were named for my *dad’s* it would be Siegfried.
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you:
Chad, if I'd been a boy (after Chad Hannah, a character in a book).
As it was, I was named after a school friend of my mother's who died (possibly suicide?) very young.
Chad, if I'd been a boy (after Chad Hannah, a character in a book).
As it was, I was named after a school friend of my mother's who died (possibly suicide?) very young.
February 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you:
Gwendoline
When I changed my given name 20 years ago, my father was APPALLED that I hadn't named myself Rebecca, a name he discovered in the family tree 30 years after I was born. He's not spoken to me since.
Gwendoline
When I changed my given name 20 years ago, my father was APPALLED that I hadn't named myself Rebecca, a name he discovered in the family tree 30 years after I was born. He's not spoken to me since.
I handed over 4/6 projects today from old job. Picking a new one tomorrow in new job. My head is SPINNING.
Loving it.
Loving it.
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I handed over 4/6 projects today from old job. Picking a new one tomorrow in new job. My head is SPINNING.
Loving it.
Loving it.
What's it like working in a Scottish hospital with its own catering dept who does actual cooking?
Battered haggis fritters with whisky & peppercorn sauce for lunch is what it's like.
Battered haggis fritters with whisky & peppercorn sauce for lunch is what it's like.
February 10, 2026 at 11:59 AM
What's it like working in a Scottish hospital with its own catering dept who does actual cooking?
Battered haggis fritters with whisky & peppercorn sauce for lunch is what it's like.
Battered haggis fritters with whisky & peppercorn sauce for lunch is what it's like.
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Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!
February 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars”, “Star Trek”, “Dr Who” or “Transformers”.
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars”, “Star Trek”, “Dr Who” or “Transformers”.
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
youtu.be
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.