Jenny Symien
@symienjennifer.bsky.social
Retired head of MFL: regular traveller to France. Ardent European, wildlife, environment, music, Genealogist, reader, cook, wife, mother, grandmother, friend.
February 19, 2026 at 3:11 PM
A welcome break from the (mostly) boring #WinterÔympics.
“Fenton! FENTONNN!!! Oh Jesus Christ!!”
This GOOD BOY ran onto the course during the Women’s Cross-Country Skiing Team Sprint event, crossing the finish line and being automatically recorded by OMEGA’s photofinish camera 😆
February 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A welcome break from the (mostly) boring #WinterÔympics.
Hope all resolves itself satisfactorily Mr E but you’ll probably put your visit on hold. At least you’re at home - our total clutch failure was on way home from Cotswolds… nightmare! Find a good book & relax.
Off to the Cotswolds today to see my sisters-in-law, or so I thought until the car’s ‘ignition coil’ declined to ignite. Rather like myself before 9am, if I’m honest. 🚗
February 19, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Hope all resolves itself satisfactorily Mr E but you’ll probably put your visit on hold. At least you’re at home - our total clutch failure was on way home from Cotswolds… nightmare! Find a good book & relax.
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Driver of #59 should be ashamed of himself. Does @london.gov.uk have any power to act on this?
February 18, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Driver of #59 should be ashamed of himself. Does @london.gov.uk have any power to act on this?
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Bus driver of #59 drove off without letting me on [illegal] because a guy with a big case was in wheelchair space...
February 18, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Bus driver of #59 drove off without letting me on [illegal] because a guy with a big case was in wheelchair space...
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🚨Gorton & Denton by-election
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
🚨Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views
AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
youtu.be/o56Tw8vSEfE?...
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views
AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
youtu.be/o56Tw8vSEfE?...
Farage’s latest video has racked up 2 million views - AND ITS COMPLETELY UNTRUE
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 7:55 AM
🚨Gorton & Denton by-election
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
A very moving interview and her bravery shone through.
Sorry Gisele!!! I’ll blame it on my autocorrect!!! 😂
But the truth remains she is a brilliant and brave woman’ #Shifttheblame
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But the truth remains she is a brilliant and brave woman’ #Shifttheblame
#
Agree - though she is Gisèle Pelicot.
February 18, 2026 at 8:09 AM
A very moving interview and her bravery shone through.
Yes I recall reading that - a university lecturer if I remember correctly.
By all reports, the father at least is a quite normal, left-wing mathematician.
February 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Yes I recall reading that - a university lecturer if I remember correctly.
Agree - though she is Gisèle Pelicot.
#Shifttheshame
Just watch the Giselle Picolet interviews
What a brilliant courages woman.
Chapeau Giselle❤️💕❤️
Just watch the Giselle Picolet interviews
What a brilliant courages woman.
Chapeau Giselle❤️💕❤️
February 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Agree - though she is Gisèle Pelicot.
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Imagine your documents were marked up for editing with this guy. Terrifying! MS.B.2.25 mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...
#marginaliamonday
#medievalsky
#marginaliamonday
#medievalsky
February 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Imagine your documents were marked up for editing with this guy. Terrifying! MS.B.2.25 mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...
#marginaliamonday
#medievalsky
#marginaliamonday
#medievalsky
She must be a complete disappointment to her parents. Am convinced she’s mad as a hatter!
'Welcome young lady. The massage parlour is RIGHT THIS WAY!' (aside: 'and if all else fails I still have my trusty thumb!''
February 17, 2026 at 9:22 AM
She must be a complete disappointment to her parents. Am convinced she’s mad as a hatter!
Our bin in France has a micro chip so we are charged by weight so take everything possible to recycle containers. We compost our food waste.
Good morning The good news it isn't raining - yet! The river is somewhat down so don't think any paddling to get to the car today.🙂Off to get our compost bin from the Mairie: rubbish to be sorted in future. Hope you all have a good day.😊
February 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Our bin in France has a micro chip so we are charged by weight so take everything possible to recycle containers. We compost our food waste.
Not sure if that tray will actually fit into the oven Mr Em so check it all out first! Enjoy the preparation and the consumption of a certainly delicious meal. Good luck!
Cooking for the extended family tonight. If my measurements are correct, we dine splendidly. If not, we call in the assistance of the nearest takeaway establishment. 🛵
February 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Not sure if that tray will actually fit into the oven Mr Em so check it all out first! Enjoy the preparation and the consumption of a certainly delicious meal. Good luck!
Didn’t they have sherbert inside?
Memories of pocket money and buying a comic and some sweets! 🎉
Yay or nay?
February 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Didn’t they have sherbert inside?
Sunny but windy here. Great portrait Hettie! Have to say I have not heard of this gentleman. Will look him up.
I hope everyone has a pleasant day in spite of the weather. This is a painting I did a while back: Dorothy Osborne wife of one of my fav. in History Sir William Temple. Her letters to him come in book form and are delightful: such a romantic love story. Hope everyone has a lovely day.😊
February 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Sunny but windy here. Great portrait Hettie! Have to say I have not heard of this gentleman. Will look him up.
Thank you for keeping Mme Pelicot’s words in French and not dubbing them into English.
Watch Gisele Pelicot in her words
in a few minutes, 10pm, @BBCTwo
in a few minutes, 10pm, @BBCTwo
February 15, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Thank you for keeping Mme Pelicot’s words in French and not dubbing them into English.
We have stopped watching - no good downhill skiing.
All these fancy events at the Olympics bear no resemblance to winter sports of my childhood. I actually think Team GB would do quite well in the 'Mixed Massive Snowball Fight'.
February 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
We have stopped watching - no good downhill skiing.
Thanks - the critics agree with you!
Wuthering Heights film today. Didn’t like it at all. Posh girl’s adolescent fantasy.
February 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Thanks - the critics agree with you!
Very sensible!
In normal circumstances yes, but he doesn’t appear from his room before 10am. 😄
February 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Very sensible!
Thank you Victoria. Our very dear artist friend Janet Boulton, (1936-2024), did several paintings of the Apse in this church which she loved. We have one in our house in France.
Good evening all, it's been a long day.
I'm sending hugs to all that could do with one tonight. I'm sharing one of my special places with you too.
This is the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, it's beauty and tranquility is astounding.
I hope you have a peaceful evening.
I'm sending hugs to all that could do with one tonight. I'm sharing one of my special places with you too.
This is the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, it's beauty and tranquility is astounding.
I hope you have a peaceful evening.
February 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Thank you Victoria. Our very dear artist friend Janet Boulton, (1936-2024), did several paintings of the Apse in this church which she loved. We have one in our house in France.
Looks grim here too after yesterday’s gorgeous sunshine. A cuppa in bed before making plans.
A blustery morning by the sound of it outside. One more coffee is required, before I make my brave exit with the dog. ☕️
February 15, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Looks grim here too after yesterday’s gorgeous sunshine. A cuppa in bed before making plans.
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
The sadness can thus be shared with your virtual friends and followers, of whom you have many. You rightly have taken a place in our hearts and our thoughts are with you today. So glad your son is due home.
Difficult times. I thought today was the day to tell people. A day for happy-sad tears, if you get my meaning. 💖
February 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The sadness can thus be shared with your virtual friends and followers, of whom you have many. You rightly have taken a place in our hearts and our thoughts are with you today. So glad your son is due home.
Such a sad post Mr Em.
First Valentine’s Day in over 30 years without Mrs Emerson beside me. I shall mark the day with beautiful memories, eternal gratitude, and a small, brave toast at sunset. 💖
February 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Such a sad post Mr Em.