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@ww2historygal.bsky.social It's priceless now, they've got Trump, Sheinbaum and Carney lined up like they're in a dodgy gameshow! I wish you could get our commentary, it's an hilarious miss take on the BBC!!
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social As a personal aside during all the years I played football I had to accept living with mysteriously becoming 'Johnny'. I learned to accept it as a quirk of football.

Cut to tonight and FIFA President Gianna Infantino comes out and Trump calls him 'Johnny'...
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social I hope you're watching the World Cup draw? Imagine the fun next year! U.S.A vs England? Scotland? Maybe even, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland if they qualify! Trust me it's great fun cheering for everybody! Ok, we don't cheer for the Germans or Argentina...
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully I'vej just sneaked in on your time, otherwise apologies for being late.
Yes, you are right. I have no idea what Thanksgiving is.
November 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I know this feeling all to well. He's even wearing the scarf I grew up in.

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November 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I think we're safe but imagine if they actually won it!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scotland fans shook the earth in win over Denmark
Seismic activity was recorded as the Tartan Army celebrated Scotland reaching their first World Cup since 1998.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 5:46 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social I just watched a video about the history of blackcurrants in the U.S. Is it true you don't have Ribena and blackcurrant jam everywhere you shop? Having patches of purplish blackcurrant skin is pretty much a stage of childhood here.
November 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent trees I have met on walks.

You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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I'm giving away two signed copies of my (recently republished) book 21st-Century Yokel, with two postcards of this fab otters linocut by my mum, Jo.

Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.

You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You've got to admit that funnelling a billion through the BBC to our inside man at the White House to complete our 1812 renovation plans, disguised as a ballroom, could only have come from the land of the Bond villain.

That type of long term plan needs a nation with thousands of years of history.
November 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Can't believe I watched both of the NFL games they screened over here yesterday and neither was the one where they booed and 'waved' at Trump.

Sums up my luck when it comes to sports.
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social There's nothing funny about what's happening in Jamaica and the Caribbean right now, best wishes and hope to all.
However...headlines like 'Melissa Wreaks Havoc' and 'Is Melissa a threat to the US?' have caused one (yep, showing off some Englishness) to giggle a little.
November 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Happy Halloween! I confess I had no idea about it during my childhood but Bonfire Night was second only to Christmas. I think it was the Halloween movie (which at 10 I couldn't watch) and ET which started to unwrap it.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Bit too close for comfort but we might as well laugh our way through this!
Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Does a guy building a ballroom on top of a bunker remind you of anyone? Waving around little models of the city he's planning? Sending out men to pick up ethnic groups? Putting them in camps? Picking fights with neighbouring countries?

A man like that must be stopped.
October 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Putin is terrified...
"In Santa Fe, New Mexico, costumed characters included unicorns, chickens and frogs."
Bravo Americans, perhaps a bit more British then you care to admit?!!?
October 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Hoping you are representing us over there on the No Kings Rallies today! We've taught our Kings to do environmental and charity work (no excuses but I love the history and you guys keep bringing the money...)
Thora says fight like hell and send snacks! Take care!
October 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social I think I've come up with a plan to get you to England! Put up an England flag and walk around moaning about the weather with a Downton Abbey accent. Sit outside with a pot of tea and play Rule Britannia loudly.
Wait for Krusty Gnome to send some ICE goons to pick you up.
October 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Any chance that you can confirm Trump has ended the Wars of the Roses?

Don't laugh I'm in a war zone!
October 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social So Trump is taking out ANTIFA. Looking forward to him dealing with the White Witch in Narnia, not to forget Sauron in Mordor. Surely there is a shuttle on standby for the approach of the Death Star?

Sadly I worry that Venezuelan fishermen are a real thing.
October 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Looks like you aren't the only one!
Mind you, when I read about the kind of attributes they are looking for in a partner, men seemed a daft place to be looking. Probably be better off with a decent book and a dog...

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Men seem to make life for women worse’: single US women share the woes of dating in 2025
Here’s why some women feel like there’s little hope in the current dating pool of men – if they’re still in the market for one
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Trump To Travel With Own Escalator Following U.N. Embarrassment
September 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Perhaps we do have an immigration problem after all? Don't panic I'm only going to start protesting and waving flags if Trump supporters try and get in.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Record numbers of Americans seeking UK citizenship because of London’s values, says mayor
Ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit, Sadiq Khan hit back at US critics of the capital’s crime rates and diverse population
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
@ww2historygal.bsky.social Have to say Charles, Camilla and Trump looked very relaxed for people of their age who find themselves stood next to the Grim Reaper...
September 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
@jimmykimmel.com @colbertlateshow.bsky.social I've got it! A new UK based late night show on Channel 4! You guys as co hosts (Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers later...) ripping the piss out of the establishment (perhaps a Trump focus initially?).
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM