Jackie Rippeth
@tenisonpurple.bsky.social
Retired accountant. Knitter and reader
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Shockingly, our local greengrocer doesn’t label his trees as ‘Christmas’. Which maybe because he is a woke Tibetan intent on destroying our sacred traditions, or possibly because no-one needs it explaining to them why there’s suddenly a pile of fir trees outside his shop at the end of November.
Social media posts have claimed that Tesco is not celebrating Christmas, because it has described one of its trees as an “evergreen” tree.
This is misleading—the retailer sells other artificial trees labelled as Christmas trees.
This is misleading—the retailer sells other artificial trees labelled as Christmas trees.
Tesco hasn’t rebranded all its Christmas trees to ‘evergreen trees’ – Full Fact
Claims that Tesco is not celebrating Christmas because it is selling an “evergreen” tree are missing context.
fullfact.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Shockingly, our local greengrocer doesn’t label his trees as ‘Christmas’. Which maybe because he is a woke Tibetan intent on destroying our sacred traditions, or possibly because no-one needs it explaining to them why there’s suddenly a pile of fir trees outside his shop at the end of November.
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A vaccine is like a mugshot of a violent offender you want your immune system to train itself to recognise, and knock down if it sees it again.
(It can help if vaccines are just annoying enough to attract attention. Adjuvants are sometimes added to help with this.)
7/n
(It can help if vaccines are just annoying enough to attract attention. Adjuvants are sometimes added to help with this.)
7/n
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A vaccine is like a mugshot of a violent offender you want your immune system to train itself to recognise, and knock down if it sees it again.
(It can help if vaccines are just annoying enough to attract attention. Adjuvants are sometimes added to help with this.)
7/n
(It can help if vaccines are just annoying enough to attract attention. Adjuvants are sometimes added to help with this.)
7/n
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I see from my timeline that today's the day lots of Americans like to celebrate with a turkey.
I trust this suffices?
I trust this suffices?
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I see from my timeline that today's the day lots of Americans like to celebrate with a turkey.
I trust this suffices?
I trust this suffices?
Track Brewing Helles (to left) and lager (to right) #ConfinedCocktails @trackbrewingco.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Track Brewing Helles (to left) and lager (to right) #ConfinedCocktails @trackbrewingco.bsky.social
Banner in People’s History Museum #History #Unions #Railway #Manchester. I love the collection of banners
November 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Banner in People’s History Museum #History #Unions #Railway #Manchester. I love the collection of banners
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A tiny human (1?) is being rolled along, looking around at the crowd with an unsure expression. But it's okay. She's got teddy clutched to her chest. Sucking teddy's paw, because that's what friends are for. (3)
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
A tiny human (1?) is being rolled along, looking around at the crowd with an unsure expression. But it's okay. She's got teddy clutched to her chest. Sucking teddy's paw, because that's what friends are for. (3)
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It's easier to imagine the end of capitalism than the end of the freeze on fuel duty.
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It's easier to imagine the end of capitalism than the end of the freeze on fuel duty.
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A charming story about Thanksgiving and clashing cultures (both US and U.K. and, more specifically, US Army versus British Army).
OK - pie discourse - best pie story:
In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
A charming story about Thanksgiving and clashing cultures (both US and U.K. and, more specifically, US Army versus British Army).
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And honestly I don't give a fuck if it's popular or not. It's going to make a lot of kids' lives better. That's the point of government. Not an opinion poll.
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
And honestly I don't give a fuck if it's popular or not. It's going to make a lot of kids' lives better. That's the point of government. Not an opinion poll.
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What a week: now writing both in defence of juries and against the military following unlawful orders.
Depressing that both points are contested, but you have to take law and policy topics as you find them.
Depressing that both points are contested, but you have to take law and policy topics as you find them.
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What a week: now writing both in defence of juries and against the military following unlawful orders.
Depressing that both points are contested, but you have to take law and policy topics as you find them.
Depressing that both points are contested, but you have to take law and policy topics as you find them.
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In essence: juries are important for what decisions they prevent others from making.
Juries are not perfect.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In essence: juries are important for what decisions they prevent others from making.
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Juries are not perfect.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Juries are not perfect.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
Many of the worst miscarriages of justice have followed jury trials.
But the merit of juries is not so much the power they have, but the power they prevent others from having.
They mean a judge cannot just nod-along with prosecution evidence and give a guilty verdict.
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We’re thrilled to launch UKAHT’s new Teemill store, your go-to for sustainable, stylish apparel that supports the planet & Antarctic heritage.
Shop organic cotton tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, and caps, all designed with eco-friendly practices.
ukaht.teemill.com
Shop organic cotton tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, and caps, all designed with eco-friendly practices.
ukaht.teemill.com
Antarctic-Inspired Ethical Clothing | UKAHT
Our new collection of sustainable Antarctic-inspired apparel uses a print-on-demand model, which dramatically reduces waste and ensures truly sustainable production
ukaht.teemill.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We’re thrilled to launch UKAHT’s new Teemill store, your go-to for sustainable, stylish apparel that supports the planet & Antarctic heritage.
Shop organic cotton tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, and caps, all designed with eco-friendly practices.
ukaht.teemill.com
Shop organic cotton tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, and caps, all designed with eco-friendly practices.
ukaht.teemill.com
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The @scottpolar.bsky.social are looking for a librarian. This is a rare opportunity! Work with (probably) the world's largest dedicated polar library alongside archive and museum colleagues. The dream 😍
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Librarian
The Library of the Scott Polar Research Institute is one of the most comprehensive collections of published polar information in the world. This highly specialist reference collection, which attracts
www.cam.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The @scottpolar.bsky.social are looking for a librarian. This is a rare opportunity! Work with (probably) the world's largest dedicated polar library alongside archive and museum colleagues. The dream 😍
📜
📜
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A man (20s?) in baggy skater wear is crouching next to a brown miniature poodle, saying: "You're an AWESOME girl. Yes you are! YES you ARE"
Miniature Poodle is a woolly wiggle of rapturous adoration.
Fluffy tail wagging, tummy on show for pats. (2)
Miniature Poodle is a woolly wiggle of rapturous adoration.
Fluffy tail wagging, tummy on show for pats. (2)
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A man (20s?) in baggy skater wear is crouching next to a brown miniature poodle, saying: "You're an AWESOME girl. Yes you are! YES you ARE"
Miniature Poodle is a woolly wiggle of rapturous adoration.
Fluffy tail wagging, tummy on show for pats. (2)
Miniature Poodle is a woolly wiggle of rapturous adoration.
Fluffy tail wagging, tummy on show for pats. (2)
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Happy St Katherine's Day to all scholars, librarians, and Katherines. May you win an argument against an annoying man today, in the true spirit of Katherine herself.
November 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Happy St Katherine's Day to all scholars, librarians, and Katherines. May you win an argument against an annoying man today, in the true spirit of Katherine herself.
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A server stops at a regular's table.
He's gripping an espresso cup, staring into space.
She says: "Need another one?"
There's a long, blank faced pause and then he gives her a grateful look. "YES! Thank you. Yes. Another one. Yes. Thank you so much."
Sometimes it's the small things... (2)
He's gripping an espresso cup, staring into space.
She says: "Need another one?"
There's a long, blank faced pause and then he gives her a grateful look. "YES! Thank you. Yes. Another one. Yes. Thank you so much."
Sometimes it's the small things... (2)
November 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A server stops at a regular's table.
He's gripping an espresso cup, staring into space.
She says: "Need another one?"
There's a long, blank faced pause and then he gives her a grateful look. "YES! Thank you. Yes. Another one. Yes. Thank you so much."
Sometimes it's the small things... (2)
He's gripping an espresso cup, staring into space.
She says: "Need another one?"
There's a long, blank faced pause and then he gives her a grateful look. "YES! Thank you. Yes. Another one. Yes. Thank you so much."
Sometimes it's the small things... (2)
Paulaner in Manchester #ConfinedCocktails
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Paulaner in Manchester #ConfinedCocktails
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Tom Gauld on librarians v booksellers – cartoon
Tom Gauld on librarians v booksellers – cartoon
There’s no competition …
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Tom Gauld on librarians v booksellers – cartoon
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Day two. Phil insists he needs to open a new trench.
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Day two. Phil insists he needs to open a new trench.
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Where to find the Travelling Turtle Adventures
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Older journeys over on Twitter x.com/politic_anim...
The YouTube videos youtube.com/@travelling_...
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🌍 #ContinentHop24 bsky.app/profile/poli...
🚞 #TheNarrowWay bsky.app/profile/poli...
Older journeys over on Twitter x.com/politic_anim...
The YouTube videos youtube.com/@travelling_...
June 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Where to find the Travelling Turtle Adventures
🕵️♂️ #FinalProblem2024 bsky.app/profile/poli...
🌍 #ContinentHop24 bsky.app/profile/poli...
🚞 #TheNarrowWay bsky.app/profile/poli...
Older journeys over on Twitter x.com/politic_anim...
The YouTube videos youtube.com/@travelling_...
🕵️♂️ #FinalProblem2024 bsky.app/profile/poli...
🌍 #ContinentHop24 bsky.app/profile/poli...
🚞 #TheNarrowWay bsky.app/profile/poli...
Older journeys over on Twitter x.com/politic_anim...
The YouTube videos youtube.com/@travelling_...
White wine spritzer for afternoon knitting in pub #ConfinedCocktails
November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
White wine spritzer for afternoon knitting in pub #ConfinedCocktails
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I got this for my dad's birthday, and now our extended friends/family has got at least 4 people who will be wanting issue 2!
Issue 1 of Unch is now officially SOLD OUT.
Thank you all!
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Thank you all!
Sign up for our email updates and we'll tell you when Issue 2 is available to pre-order.
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
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November 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I got this for my dad's birthday, and now our extended friends/family has got at least 4 people who will be wanting issue 2!
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🧵Spotted at an A&P Show in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (2?) has spotted a pen of puppies.
Studying them for a long moment, she bursts into tears.
Dad asks what's wrong and looking up at him in abject anguish she wails: "I WANT TO PAT THEM ALL!" (1)
A tiny human (2?) has spotted a pen of puppies.
Studying them for a long moment, she bursts into tears.
Dad asks what's wrong and looking up at him in abject anguish she wails: "I WANT TO PAT THEM ALL!" (1)
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
🧵Spotted at an A&P Show in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (2?) has spotted a pen of puppies.
Studying them for a long moment, she bursts into tears.
Dad asks what's wrong and looking up at him in abject anguish she wails: "I WANT TO PAT THEM ALL!" (1)
A tiny human (2?) has spotted a pen of puppies.
Studying them for a long moment, she bursts into tears.
Dad asks what's wrong and looking up at him in abject anguish she wails: "I WANT TO PAT THEM ALL!" (1)
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11 flowers. I'm so proud of its efforts.
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
11 flowers. I'm so proud of its efforts.