Sean Wilken KC
@swilkenkc.bsky.social
KC, mediator and arbitrator specialising in international, commercial, construction and energy law. GB FIS rep. May post about international law, politics and various security issues. Also skis, climbs, dives, fences, reads & writes the odd book.
First year for a while where a dog has not eaten all the Brussels sprouts
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
First year for a while where a dog has not eaten all the Brussels sprouts
The cold has definitely got into the floor slab. There is now an active debate over: 1. Just put on more layers; 2. Retreat to the west end of the house which is 10 degrees warmer; and 3. Put stove on. Hive mind do your thing
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The cold has definitely got into the floor slab. There is now an active debate over: 1. Just put on more layers; 2. Retreat to the west end of the house which is 10 degrees warmer; and 3. Put stove on. Hive mind do your thing
FYI - the finding that Trump was an insurrectionist was not appealed but his lawyers do know that one could appeal that he was an insurrectionist- that is what they are doing right now in relation to the sexual assault findings. They also did not appeal the fact findings re fraud.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
FYI - the finding that Trump was an insurrectionist was not appealed but his lawyers do know that one could appeal that he was an insurrectionist- that is what they are doing right now in relation to the sexual assault findings. They also did not appeal the fact findings re fraud.
Over 50% of the male population at the time have their names on there
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Over 50% of the male population at the time have their names on there
As to the BBC, I turned on R3 at around 0710 and they were playing a polka. There’s only so much one can take before breakfast.
Yup that was an incredibly middle class skeet.
Yup that was an incredibly middle class skeet.
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
As to the BBC, I turned on R3 at around 0710 and they were playing a polka. There’s only so much one can take before breakfast.
Yup that was an incredibly middle class skeet.
Yup that was an incredibly middle class skeet.
And that’s another tipping point passed: the jet stream.
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
And that’s another tipping point passed: the jet stream.
This account is going silent. I will read messages but otherwise email me.
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This account is going silent. I will read messages but otherwise email me.
Apparently Amazon owes me over £700 and has chosen to tell me via an email address shdoiksds@odddomain.ru
Hmmmmmmm. Strokes chin.....
Hmmmmmmm. Strokes chin.....
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Apparently Amazon owes me over £700 and has chosen to tell me via an email address shdoiksds@odddomain.ru
Hmmmmmmm. Strokes chin.....
Hmmmmmmm. Strokes chin.....
I see Halloween is on tonight. So time for one of those life lessons - do not watch if you are a teenager on your own in a remote house surrounded by trees on a v dark and foggy night. Mkay kids?
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I see Halloween is on tonight. So time for one of those life lessons - do not watch if you are a teenager on your own in a remote house surrounded by trees on a v dark and foggy night. Mkay kids?
I have just seen that the 4 Ashes Test starts on Christmas Day. Ok hive mind, do you think I can get away with “fix me a proper TV in the kitchen or fend for yourselves?”
October 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I have just seen that the 4 Ashes Test starts on Christmas Day. Ok hive mind, do you think I can get away with “fix me a proper TV in the kitchen or fend for yourselves?”
I have noticed there are 2 ODIs next week and the World Cup. That’s a lot of early nights….
October 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I have noticed there are 2 ODIs next week and the World Cup. That’s a lot of early nights….
When you get to a certain age, the clock change is no longer “yay an extra hour in bed” it is “what blinking time is it?” - still the upside down- there’s ODI and WC cricket on….
October 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
When you get to a certain age, the clock change is no longer “yay an extra hour in bed” it is “what blinking time is it?” - still the upside down- there’s ODI and WC cricket on….
I am now clearly entering the phase of life where I find Radio 3’s alteration to its programming v annoying. Yesterday was the last Matthew Sweet Sounds of Cinema. Before that it was Sean Rafferty. Can I officially go “harrumph” before snoozing in an arm chair post lunch?
October 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I am now clearly entering the phase of life where I find Radio 3’s alteration to its programming v annoying. Yesterday was the last Matthew Sweet Sounds of Cinema. Before that it was Sean Rafferty. Can I officially go “harrumph” before snoozing in an arm chair post lunch?
Snow on the hills this morning and extra heating is on.
October 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Snow on the hills this morning and extra heating is on.
Red alert for aurora
October 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Red alert for aurora
It’s at times like this, resort to good sci fi is needed). Some of you will say it isn’t good - you’re wrong. Cracks open B5 “Sleeping in Light” and possibly some tissues
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It’s at times like this, resort to good sci fi is needed). Some of you will say it isn’t good - you’re wrong. Cracks open B5 “Sleeping in Light” and possibly some tissues
Words I got introduced to yesterday: pyrothorax. It’s where an animal inhales an irritant and it crosses through an alveola into the pleural sac. Where it causes havoc. So I think today’s debate is whether someone goes to Glasgow for a research hospital to play hunt the irritant
October 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Words I got introduced to yesterday: pyrothorax. It’s where an animal inhales an irritant and it crosses through an alveola into the pleural sac. Where it causes havoc. So I think today’s debate is whether someone goes to Glasgow for a research hospital to play hunt the irritant
Emergency vet visit with a dog. Ho hum
October 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Emergency vet visit with a dog. Ho hum
I think I now count 3 tipping points passed on climate change or collapse: coral; the Arctic halocline and the AMOC....
October 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I think I now count 3 tipping points passed on climate change or collapse: coral; the Arctic halocline and the AMOC....
Anyone else still got their swifts? Just seems a little late?
October 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Anyone else still got their swifts? Just seems a little late?
Full on attack on the rule of law by Jenrick. Also fundamentally factually inaccurate - a judge is a mediator apparently
October 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Full on attack on the rule of law by Jenrick. Also fundamentally factually inaccurate - a judge is a mediator apparently
In true NC500 fashion, post the storm, we have our own pot hole
October 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In true NC500 fashion, post the storm, we have our own pot hole
Stage 1 over. There are no mobiles and everyone on grid has now power for miles around. Worst stage was being beam on to a severe SW force 12+. Storm has move NE so looks like we have a force 10-11 WNW for 24 hrs
October 4, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Stage 1 over. There are no mobiles and everyone on grid has now power for miles around. Worst stage was being beam on to a severe SW force 12+. Storm has move NE so looks like we have a force 10-11 WNW for 24 hrs
I don’t know they had made a film of Complicity. At least they kept the local”Stromferry. No ferry” joke
October 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I don’t know they had made a film of Complicity. At least they kept the local”Stromferry. No ferry” joke