Jim Christie
@the-crust.bsky.social
Parent, Alfa and Triumph-owning petrolhead, clay pigoen shooter and server support ninja.
Not necessarily in that order - or the same time!
Not necessarily in that order - or the same time!
Mum died suddenly a week ago. I really shouldn't be looking at this thread...
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Mum died suddenly a week ago. I really shouldn't be looking at this thread...
Even M, when I shared the photo on Whatsapp earlier, went "wait... what's going on there...?"
February 7, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Even M, when I shared the photo on Whatsapp earlier, went "wait... what's going on there...?"
Been to check in on and wake the #Triumph from its winter slumber.
Checked the levels and warmed it through. All is well 😊
#weirdcarbs #classiccarbs #carbluesky
Checked the levels and warmed it through. All is well 😊
#weirdcarbs #classiccarbs #carbluesky
February 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Been to check in on and wake the #Triumph from its winter slumber.
Checked the levels and warmed it through. All is well 😊
#weirdcarbs #classiccarbs #carbluesky
Checked the levels and warmed it through. All is well 😊
#weirdcarbs #classiccarbs #carbluesky
February 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Easily fixed with a bit of scrap steel to brace the joints and that same welder, Matt! 😉
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Easily fixed with a bit of scrap steel to brace the joints and that same welder, Matt! 😉
February 4, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I only looked because mum was asking me to find myself a birthday or christmas gift a year or two back, and a colleague mentioned they had used it.
I got the impression there's a lot on there to suit all tastes and pockets 👍
I got the impression there's a lot on there to suit all tastes and pockets 👍
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I only looked because mum was asking me to find myself a birthday or christmas gift a year or two back, and a colleague mentioned they had used it.
I got the impression there's a lot on there to suit all tastes and pockets 👍
I got the impression there's a lot on there to suit all tastes and pockets 👍
TBF, I don't like spending a lot on them and have bought most of mine when they're on a clubcard special offer at Tesco.
Only the Jura 18 and the Olorosum came from Masters of Malt.
Have you tried the Aldi single malts? I've found them surprisingly good 👍
Only the Jura 18 and the Olorosum came from Masters of Malt.
Have you tried the Aldi single malts? I've found them surprisingly good 👍
February 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
TBF, I don't like spending a lot on them and have bought most of mine when they're on a clubcard special offer at Tesco.
Only the Jura 18 and the Olorosum came from Masters of Malt.
Have you tried the Aldi single malts? I've found them surprisingly good 👍
Only the Jura 18 and the Olorosum came from Masters of Malt.
Have you tried the Aldi single malts? I've found them surprisingly good 👍
[ coughs apologetically ]
two men in military uniforms salute in a room with the words they dont like it up ' em
Alt: two men in military uniforms salute in a room with the words they dont like it up ' em
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February 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
[ coughs apologetically ]
Ond of our kittens has some growing to do. This box is way too large for her...
February 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Ond of our kittens has some growing to do. This box is way too large for her...
"Dance of the Cyclops" by Evil Scarecrow?
Joking aside, I love it when random events line up unexpectedly - and Venus is a beautiful piece for it to happen with too 👍
Joking aside, I love it when random events line up unexpectedly - and Venus is a beautiful piece for it to happen with too 👍
January 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM
"Dance of the Cyclops" by Evil Scarecrow?
Joking aside, I love it when random events line up unexpectedly - and Venus is a beautiful piece for it to happen with too 👍
Joking aside, I love it when random events line up unexpectedly - and Venus is a beautiful piece for it to happen with too 👍
The same as AA divided by Green Flag? 😉
[ Full disclosure: Alfa owner ]
[ Full disclosure: Alfa owner ]
January 28, 2026 at 10:29 PM
The same as AA divided by Green Flag? 😉
[ Full disclosure: Alfa owner ]
[ Full disclosure: Alfa owner ]
I saw that message some months ago, ignored it and it went away - but it's back and wants an answer this time.
I accept free sites usually come with strings attached - but I draw the line at £3.99/mth for rubbish that will still profile me in the background.
Think its time to quit BookfaceGram.
I accept free sites usually come with strings attached - but I draw the line at £3.99/mth for rubbish that will still profile me in the background.
Think its time to quit BookfaceGram.
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I saw that message some months ago, ignored it and it went away - but it's back and wants an answer this time.
I accept free sites usually come with strings attached - but I draw the line at £3.99/mth for rubbish that will still profile me in the background.
Think its time to quit BookfaceGram.
I accept free sites usually come with strings attached - but I draw the line at £3.99/mth for rubbish that will still profile me in the background.
Think its time to quit BookfaceGram.
Reposted by Jim Christie
We need to unload a few of the AlsoDriven cars so first up, @sionhudson.bsky.social is moving the project 345 Varomatic for £995
All the details here and you can message Siôn on the above if interested
littlefiatadventures.blogspot.com/2026/01/volv...
All the details here and you can message Siôn on the above if interested
littlefiatadventures.blogspot.com/2026/01/volv...
January 27, 2026 at 7:12 PM
We need to unload a few of the AlsoDriven cars so first up, @sionhudson.bsky.social is moving the project 345 Varomatic for £995
All the details here and you can message Siôn on the above if interested
littlefiatadventures.blogspot.com/2026/01/volv...
All the details here and you can message Siôn on the above if interested
littlefiatadventures.blogspot.com/2026/01/volv...
I usually like a clean-drinking irish, japanese or speyside / highland single malt and have a range to hand from Jura 18 and Glenlivet 15 through to Bushmills 12 and Olorosum 10
I have just been gifted this as thanks for helping a friend with their PC - it's rather nice!
I have just been gifted this as thanks for helping a friend with their PC - it's rather nice!
January 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I usually like a clean-drinking irish, japanese or speyside / highland single malt and have a range to hand from Jura 18 and Glenlivet 15 through to Bushmills 12 and Olorosum 10
I have just been gifted this as thanks for helping a friend with their PC - it's rather nice!
I have just been gifted this as thanks for helping a friend with their PC - it's rather nice!
The dazzle-painted cereal bowl inspired by the scheme on HMT Olympic (and perhaps one or two posts by @dreadships.bsky.social ) has been fired and returned looking splendid 👍
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The dazzle-painted cereal bowl inspired by the scheme on HMT Olympic (and perhaps one or two posts by @dreadships.bsky.social ) has been fired and returned looking splendid 👍
Verdict is in: I'll take that 👍
Clean apart from the oil leak its had since I first bought it and it'll need another lower engine mount before too long thanks to that oil leak.
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky #alfaromeo #sportwagon #mot
Clean apart from the oil leak its had since I first bought it and it'll need another lower engine mount before too long thanks to that oil leak.
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky #alfaromeo #sportwagon #mot
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Verdict is in: I'll take that 👍
Clean apart from the oil leak its had since I first bought it and it'll need another lower engine mount before too long thanks to that oil leak.
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky #alfaromeo #sportwagon #mot
Clean apart from the oil leak its had since I first bought it and it'll need another lower engine mount before too long thanks to that oil leak.
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky #alfaromeo #sportwagon #mot
Eck! 😬
I'm hoping mine won't be too bad other than service, labour and MOT costs as I already had the new suspension components, just not the time to fit them [I was too busy with the Triumph last summer when I should have fitted them during warmer, lighter days 🤣]
Of course, this assumes a pass!
I'm hoping mine won't be too bad other than service, labour and MOT costs as I already had the new suspension components, just not the time to fit them [I was too busy with the Triumph last summer when I should have fitted them during warmer, lighter days 🤣]
Of course, this assumes a pass!
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Eck! 😬
I'm hoping mine won't be too bad other than service, labour and MOT costs as I already had the new suspension components, just not the time to fit them [I was too busy with the Triumph last summer when I should have fitted them during warmer, lighter days 🤣]
Of course, this assumes a pass!
I'm hoping mine won't be too bad other than service, labour and MOT costs as I already had the new suspension components, just not the time to fit them [I was too busy with the Triumph last summer when I should have fitted them during warmer, lighter days 🤣]
Of course, this assumes a pass!
Reposted by Jim Christie
Jon Murden, Chief Executive of the National Motor Museum introduces the Rover P4 110. See the car in the museum's Streets Ahead gallery.
Find out more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/collections/...
Find out more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/collections/...
January 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Jon Murden, Chief Executive of the National Motor Museum introduces the Rover P4 110. See the car in the museum's Streets Ahead gallery.
Find out more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/collections/...
Find out more: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/collections/...
My anxiety, as I start checking the website to see if the Alfa's MOT status has been updated yet, be like...
homer simpson from the simpsons is adjusting his tie in a doorway .
ALT: homer simpson from the simpsons is adjusting his tie in a doorway .
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January 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM
My anxiety, as I start checking the website to see if the Alfa's MOT status has been updated yet, be like...
Dropped the #AlfaRomeo #Sportwagon off with the specialist for a little front suspension work, service - and MOT.
Pray for it!
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky
Pray for it!
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky
a cartoon of homer simpson holding a man 's hand and saying please please please
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson holding a man 's hand and saying please please please
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January 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Dropped the #AlfaRomeo #Sportwagon off with the specialist for a little front suspension work, service - and MOT.
Pray for it!
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky
Pray for it!
#weirdcarbs #carbluesky
I remember joking that when Ford developed it, they forgot to check it from the side in the wind tunnel 🤣 They were somewhat twitchy in crosswinds.
Believe that stability was improved a bit on Mk1 cars with the addition of subtle aerodynamic "ears" behind the rear quarter windows 🤔
Believe that stability was improved a bit on Mk1 cars with the addition of subtle aerodynamic "ears" behind the rear quarter windows 🤔
January 20, 2026 at 7:59 AM
I remember joking that when Ford developed it, they forgot to check it from the side in the wind tunnel 🤣 They were somewhat twitchy in crosswinds.
Believe that stability was improved a bit on Mk1 cars with the addition of subtle aerodynamic "ears" behind the rear quarter windows 🤔
Believe that stability was improved a bit on Mk1 cars with the addition of subtle aerodynamic "ears" behind the rear quarter windows 🤔
