John irvine
@johnrirvine.bsky.social
Enjoys mud, running in the rain and mountain biking (occasionally successfully). Born Shetland, lives Surrey. #StandFree
Apologies to the group of dog walkers were within earshot when I took my final mountain bike tumble of the day.
Whilst I realise that the term I used could be taken to refer to a collective it was simply a reflection on my own ability and the discomfort that I was experiencing in the moment.
Whilst I realise that the term I used could be taken to refer to a collective it was simply a reflection on my own ability and the discomfort that I was experiencing in the moment.
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Apologies to the group of dog walkers were within earshot when I took my final mountain bike tumble of the day.
Whilst I realise that the term I used could be taken to refer to a collective it was simply a reflection on my own ability and the discomfort that I was experiencing in the moment.
Whilst I realise that the term I used could be taken to refer to a collective it was simply a reflection on my own ability and the discomfort that I was experiencing in the moment.
That’s a lot of karaoke I now owe the football gods…..
November 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
That’s a lot of karaoke I now owe the football gods…..
My new pet hate, people speaking at gigs whilst band or artist is performing….
November 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My new pet hate, people speaking at gigs whilst band or artist is performing….
Commuting fun. Almost missed the train trying to find the person who dropped their work pass. Jumped back to find I had a pigeon for company. Just been unning up & down the carriage trying to shoo it out as the train stopped at the next station. Strangely nobody else got on my coach 🤔
October 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Commuting fun. Almost missed the train trying to find the person who dropped their work pass. Jumped back to find I had a pigeon for company. Just been unning up & down the carriage trying to shoo it out as the train stopped at the next station. Strangely nobody else got on my coach 🤔
October 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Don't how it has happened but I have become hooked on celeb Traitors. Despite myself I am rooting for the Traitors (even forgiving JR's fashion choices). This said a tough choice between Mark Bonnar and David Olusoga - both are gents.
October 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Don't how it has happened but I have become hooked on celeb Traitors. Despite myself I am rooting for the Traitors (even forgiving JR's fashion choices). This said a tough choice between Mark Bonnar and David Olusoga - both are gents.
Woofer walk through the deep dark woods. Full moon, bats, strange birdy wailing, voices, green eyes in the undergrowth all giving a Halloweeny vibe and a quick pace.
October 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Woofer walk through the deep dark woods. Full moon, bats, strange birdy wailing, voices, green eyes in the undergrowth all giving a Halloweeny vibe and a quick pace.
Jenkyns, Dorries, now Kruger. Reform the party for failed Tories.
September 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Jenkyns, Dorries, now Kruger. Reform the party for failed Tories.
Tories have Reform, SNP have Alba, Lib Dem’s have erm The Greens, and now Labour are getting their own better than the original ‘tribute’ party. I liked it better when there were bad guys v good guys with a single option of confused.
July 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Tories have Reform, SNP have Alba, Lib Dem’s have erm The Greens, and now Labour are getting their own better than the original ‘tribute’ party. I liked it better when there were bad guys v good guys with a single option of confused.
Odds on a Kneecap cameo in Sir Rods ‘Legend’ Glasto slot?
June 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Odds on a Kneecap cameo in Sir Rods ‘Legend’ Glasto slot?
Just caught up with Alanis Morissette’s Glasto performance on tv. 25 again, sitting in car in Portland (Oregon) listening to an indie radio station play songs from Jagged Little Pill over and over. Thinking I don’t know who this but it’s fn brilliant. Still brilliant.
June 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Just caught up with Alanis Morissette’s Glasto performance on tv. 25 again, sitting in car in Portland (Oregon) listening to an indie radio station play songs from Jagged Little Pill over and over. Thinking I don’t know who this but it’s fn brilliant. Still brilliant.
Shetland visitors old and new.
May 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Shetland visitors old and new.
Should be a great atmosphere.
Never in doubt 👊
Our (underwritten) allocation for the Scottish Cup Final has SOLD OUT in just a few hours 🔴
Our (underwritten) allocation for the Scottish Cup Final has SOLD OUT in just a few hours 🔴
May 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Should be a great atmosphere.
Boys from the Blackstuff at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre tonight. Brilliant cast and performances from all. As per the original a tough watch, but also bleakly funny. The police fight scene was superbly done.
Also a well done to whoever pulled the pre show music together.
Thoroughly recommend
Also a well done to whoever pulled the pre show music together.
Thoroughly recommend
April 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Boys from the Blackstuff at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre tonight. Brilliant cast and performances from all. As per the original a tough watch, but also bleakly funny. The police fight scene was superbly done.
Also a well done to whoever pulled the pre show music together.
Thoroughly recommend
Also a well done to whoever pulled the pre show music together.
Thoroughly recommend
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⌚ Late winner.
❌ Clean sheet.
3️⃣ Maximum points.
Read all about our late victory over Hibs at Pittodrie // bit.ly/4jrHNYC
❌ Clean sheet.
3️⃣ Maximum points.
Read all about our late victory over Hibs at Pittodrie // bit.ly/4jrHNYC
April 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
⌚ Late winner.
❌ Clean sheet.
3️⃣ Maximum points.
Read all about our late victory over Hibs at Pittodrie // bit.ly/4jrHNYC
❌ Clean sheet.
3️⃣ Maximum points.
Read all about our late victory over Hibs at Pittodrie // bit.ly/4jrHNYC
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We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
March 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
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America, just in case you thought Friday went well here’s how the London Times saw it …..
March 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
America, just in case you thought Friday went well here’s how the London Times saw it …..
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Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
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The morning after it feels even worsen. Here is the @therestpolitics.bsky.social LIVESTREAM we did last night on the Trump-Vance ambush of Zelensky … America had elected a disaster alastaircampbell.org/2025/02/378-...
378. TRUMP VS. ZELENSKY: OVAL OFFICE SHOWDOWN
What does Trump’s dramatic outburst at Zelensky mean for Ukraine and the world? Was this an orchestrated ambush by JD Vance and Trump? Should King Charles withdraw his Trump state visit invitation? Jo...
alastaircampbell.org
March 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The morning after it feels even worsen. Here is the @therestpolitics.bsky.social LIVESTREAM we did last night on the Trump-Vance ambush of Zelensky … America had elected a disaster alastaircampbell.org/2025/02/378-...
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They tried to cancel John Crace from covering the right-wing jamboree at ExCel but no one can stop him filing copy this good
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
February 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
They tried to cancel John Crace from covering the right-wing jamboree at ExCel but no one can stop him filing copy this good
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
February 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I have said this a gazillion times but I am very lucky to have this on my doorstep.
From woofer walk this morning.
From woofer walk this morning.
February 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I have said this a gazillion times but I am very lucky to have this on my doorstep.
From woofer walk this morning.
From woofer walk this morning.
Bonnie day. Lovely walk along the Witterings.
January 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Bonnie day. Lovely walk along the Witterings.
Another stunning morning. Very lucky to have this on my doorstep.
January 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Another stunning morning. Very lucky to have this on my doorstep.