Rachel Clarke
@rachelclarke.bsky.social
My ongoing challenge is to walk up big hills. Random thoughts. Old school, the banality of life. occasional breakfast tweets. rachelc at flickr blog.bibrik.com Works in British baseball/softball
Morning world. So little sleep :-( heading to Leicester for a work day, an NGB AGM meet, spreading the word of the good work we do.
November 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Morning world. So little sleep :-( heading to Leicester for a work day, an NGB AGM meet, spreading the word of the good work we do.
Think the electricity has gone to the phone mast. No signal.
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Think the electricity has gone to the phone mast. No signal.
one of my earliest memories was around that time when we had 3 day working weeks and regular blackouts. and terrible food.
The rot really set in when the woke brigade cancelled Spangles.
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
one of my earliest memories was around that time when we had 3 day working weeks and regular blackouts. and terrible food.
right, don't tell the boss but I'm going to be easing off for the afternoon. I'm working all day tomorrow,. having to deal with people all day, which is going to be draining!
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
right, don't tell the boss but I'm going to be easing off for the afternoon. I'm working all day tomorrow,. having to deal with people all day, which is going to be draining!
FLight booked to Florida, decided to go connecting flight so hotel is 10mins away from airport, not direct to Orlando which would have been 2 hours
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
FLight booked to Florida, decided to go connecting flight so hotel is 10mins away from airport, not direct to Orlando which would have been 2 hours
aha. I already have annual trip insurance but it excluded USA. turns out I can just upgrade it so now all covered
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
aha. I already have annual trip insurance but it excluded USA. turns out I can just upgrade it so now all covered
My plan has a run today. The weather seems to be against it
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
My plan has a run today. The weather seems to be against it
Morning world. Some safeguarding meetings, some financial reporting
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Morning world. Some safeguarding meetings, some financial reporting
when you get asked a question at work and you can just wonder where exactly that person was through all the meetings and emails that have been had/sent about this exact topic
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
when you get asked a question at work and you can just wonder where exactly that person was through all the meetings and emails that have been had/sent about this exact topic
Morning world. Virtually attending an all day conference on sports governance, whilst doing admin in the background.
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Morning world. Virtually attending an all day conference on sports governance, whilst doing admin in the background.
Oooh. Realised I have forgotten to call out the group that have provided me with my umpiring scholarship. It's Level Ump www.levelump.com
Level Ump | HOME | America, It's Past Time.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Oooh. Realised I have forgotten to call out the group that have provided me with my umpiring scholarship. It's Level Ump www.levelump.com
I've been lucky enough to fly business for my last few long hauls. A mix of great sale bargains and judicious application of points. Not finding anything affordable for my jan florida trip:-( shall see if there's a back Friday sale.
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I've been lucky enough to fly business for my last few long hauls. A mix of great sale bargains and judicious application of points. Not finding anything affordable for my jan florida trip:-( shall see if there's a back Friday sale.
Aha. Found the toggle to turn predictive text back on without engaging the AI writing assist.
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Aha. Found the toggle to turn predictive text back on without engaging the AI writing assist.
Interesting. By turning off the samsung gemini ai i appear to have stopped predictive text/spell check
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Interesting. By turning off the samsung gemini ai i appear to have stopped predictive text/spell check
Another day ticked off. 2 weeks and am on holiday.
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Another day ticked off. 2 weeks and am on holiday.
Morning world. Inclusivity workshop this morning.
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Morning world. Inclusivity workshop this morning.
have booked up my US umpire course. now to sort out all the admin
November 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
have booked up my US umpire course. now to sort out all the admin
Morning world. After yesterday's travel, today is about getting done what we decided yesterday
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Morning world. After yesterday's travel, today is about getting done what we decided yesterday
I read posts about people using chatgtp/ai for all aspects of their work. And yet, i've used it about 2x in last 6 months & can't see how it would help day to day. Am I short sighted? What am I missing?
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I read posts about people using chatgtp/ai for all aspects of their work. And yet, i've used it about 2x in last 6 months & can't see how it would help day to day. Am I short sighted? What am I missing?
One unbelievable thing about #ACShadows is how Naoe's hair always looks freshly washed and conditioned. Even if she's been a blood splattering battle.
November 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
One unbelievable thing about #ACShadows is how Naoe's hair always looks freshly washed and conditioned. Even if she's been a blood splattering battle.
Another successful face to face. Given some of the challenges we're being faced with at work, getting sessions in the same room is more and more important.
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Another successful face to face. Given some of the challenges we're being faced with at work, getting sessions in the same room is more and more important.
Morning world. Heading south again for senior team meeting.
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Morning world. Heading south again for senior team meeting.
Arghhh. Must have finished main storyline in AC Shadows as credits are playing. But so much more still to explore!!!!
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Arghhh. Must have finished main storyline in AC Shadows as credits are playing. But so much more still to explore!!!!
Winning today. Got my tiny run in and home just before it started to rain. Well, tiny+ run as this week's plan has reached 30 min outings. I hate starting from scratch again...but at least I know it works.
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Winning today. Got my tiny run in and home just before it started to rain. Well, tiny+ run as this week's plan has reached 30 min outings. I hate starting from scratch again...but at least I know it works.
Successful raid on shops. Found a couple of tops i like, plus jacket. Did not find trainers. Timed around road closes for parade; saw parade.
November 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Successful raid on shops. Found a couple of tops i like, plus jacket. Did not find trainers. Timed around road closes for parade; saw parade.