Jeff
@thirdwhaletrip.bsky.social
Socialist rambler; retired medical technician. UK. Love dogs, beer wine and spirits; most genres of music - folk/rock; prog rock, rave chill and electronica.
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Yeah, the servers we chatted with were all upbeat, had all worked Christmas Day, and seemed genuinely pleased about sharing the holiday with other people.
Our main server actually remembered what dessert my MiL wanted, despite it being an offhand comment when we ordered mains!
Our main server actually remembered what dessert my MiL wanted, despite it being an offhand comment when we ordered mains!
December 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Yeah, the servers we chatted with were all upbeat, had all worked Christmas Day, and seemed genuinely pleased about sharing the holiday with other people.
Our main server actually remembered what dessert my MiL wanted, despite it being an offhand comment when we ordered mains!
Our main server actually remembered what dessert my MiL wanted, despite it being an offhand comment when we ordered mains!
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#TVads #Centreparks Nearly spat my coffee first time I saw the new promotion! Have the admen never seen #ThePrisoner?!! 🙄🤣
December 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#TVads #Centreparks Nearly spat my coffee first time I saw the new promotion! Have the admen never seen #ThePrisoner?!! 🙄🤣
#TVads #Centreparks Nearly spat my coffee first time I saw the new promotion! Have the admen never seen #ThePrisoner?!! 🙄🤣
December 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#TVads #Centreparks Nearly spat my coffee first time I saw the new promotion! Have the admen never seen #ThePrisoner?!! 🙄🤣
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That's probably good advice generally ! Although we went to our local gastro village pub yesterday and it was 10/10 on all levels. Happy new year 👍✌️
December 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
That's probably good advice generally ! Although we went to our local gastro village pub yesterday and it was 10/10 on all levels. Happy new year 👍✌️
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Been to several over the years and had a pretty good experience. I guess they'd over-traded or with staff numbers; I've been in catering myself at various stages of my working life so am aware things can go wrong. Should have complained but it was Boxing Day and didn't want a scene in restaurant. 🤷♂️
December 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Been to several over the years and had a pretty good experience. I guess they'd over-traded or with staff numbers; I've been in catering myself at various stages of my working life so am aware things can go wrong. Should have complained but it was Boxing Day and didn't want a scene in restaurant. 🤷♂️
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That's a shame. I had Boxing Day lunch at an MC this year, and it was excellent. Proportions were not obscene either.
December 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
That's a shame. I had Boxing Day lunch at an MC this year, and it was excellent. Proportions were not obscene either.
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We took the outlaws to a Millar Carter just outside Wolverhampton last year and it was the worst experience of eating out in all of our lifetimes. Well over £200 for uncooked cold food and abysmal service was a major Boxing Day disappointment. Never been to one since.
December 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We took the outlaws to a Millar Carter just outside Wolverhampton last year and it was the worst experience of eating out in all of our lifetimes. Well over £200 for uncooked cold food and abysmal service was a major Boxing Day disappointment. Never been to one since.
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Yeah yeah Christmas is RUINED an’ all that, but I’m still trying to process the word “famous” to describe a steak restaurant’s £105 Christmas dinner.
'We lost £1,300 on Christmas dinner after restaurant shut without warning'
Miller & Carter Hockley Heath was forced to close down on December 25 - with some customers only finding out they wouldn't have their £105pp dinners until just before their booking
www.mirror.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Yeah yeah Christmas is RUINED an’ all that, but I’m still trying to process the word “famous” to describe a steak restaurant’s £105 Christmas dinner.
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Major clashes break out near Bethlehem after Israeli soldiers conduct raid - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/major-clashes-break-out-between-israeli-soldiers-and-palestinians-near
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p dir="LTR">Major clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers on Friday evening near Bethlehem, Wafa news agency reported. </p>
<p dir="LTR">Israeli soldiers stormed the town of Artas, four kilometres southwest of Bethlehem, sparking an uprising from Palestinian residents. </p>
<p dir="LTR">Israeli soldiers proceeded to launch stun grenades and fire tear gas on to residents. </p>
<p dir="LTR">The incident occurred one day after the town of Bethlehem - which is where Jesus is said to be born according to Christian tradition - resumed Christmas celebrations after two years of a war waged by Israel on Gaza. </p>
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December 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Major clashes break out near Bethlehem after Israeli soldiers conduct raid - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/major-clashes-break-out-between-israeli-soldiers-and-palestinians-near
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youtu.be/pkV39dLxJzA?... Simon and the BlueBeats🥁🎸 @buckmcw.bsky.social @alexahawaii.bsky.social @biszkopt10.bsky.social @guillerm.bsky.social @aldorado.bsky.social @docgaby.bsky.social @thirdwhaletrip.bsky.social @metalrockjazz.bsky.social @frankd7.bsky.social @oowooooo.bsky.social
Eleanor Rigby
YouTube video by Martin Barre - Topic
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December 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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The Stranglers popped round…..
December 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Stranglers popped round…..
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Quite. It won't make any difference if he goes or stays now. Starmer party will never be going back to its socialist heritage no matter who the next puppet is.
December 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Quite. It won't make any difference if he goes or stays now. Starmer party will never be going back to its socialist heritage no matter who the next puppet is.
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Labour voters? I’m surprised there’s any Labour voters left. To vote Labour now is a black stain, like voting Tory. Voting Labour is now a despicable thing to do.
One in three Labour voters thinks Starmer should go, shock poll finds
One in three Labour voters thinks Starmer should go, shock poll finds
One in three Labour voters thinks Starmer should go, shock poll finds
www.independent.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Labour voters? I’m surprised there’s any Labour voters left. To vote Labour now is a black stain, like voting Tory. Voting Labour is now a despicable thing to do.
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✨🎄 Thank you Jeff ~ Merry Christmas 🕊️
December 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
✨🎄 Thank you Jeff ~ Merry Christmas 🕊️
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Merry Christmas Simon ! 👍✌️
a merry christmas eve message with a snowman in a cup
ALT: a merry christmas eve message with a snowman in a cup
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December 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Merry Christmas Simon ! 👍✌️
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youtu.be/TQXuazYI_YU?... BeatsonFilm🎬🎥🎄😁 @callmemare.bsky.social @dindin6.bsky.social @skyair.bsky.social @walks30.bsky.social @dbnranch.bsky.social @pops131.bsky.social @meribolst.bsky.social @felicianmitzi.bsky.social @waxsonic.bsky.social @palehorse.bsky.social @rickonthelake.bsky.social
Clark Freaks Out - Christmas Vacation (9/10) Movie CLIP (1989) HD
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December 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Although its trajectory from ironic xmas tune to cool singalong- my memory of chopping out speed on the rear view mirror en route to a score will supersede anything else. #Musicsky music.apple.com/gb/album/dri...
Driving Home for Christmas by Chris Rea on Apple Music
Song · 1986 · Duration 4:00
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December 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Although its trajectory from ironic xmas tune to cool singalong- my memory of chopping out speed on the rear view mirror en route to a score will supersede anything else. #Musicsky music.apple.com/gb/album/dri...
Although its trajectory from ironic xmas tune to cool singalong- my memory of chopping out speed on the rear view mirror en route to a score will supersede anything else. #Musicsky music.apple.com/gb/album/dri...
Driving Home for Christmas by Chris Rea on Apple Music
Song · 1986 · Duration 4:00
music.apple.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Although its trajectory from ironic xmas tune to cool singalong- my memory of chopping out speed on the rear view mirror en route to a score will supersede anything else. #Musicsky music.apple.com/gb/album/dri...
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Far out Shaun. It's where we are now - pre sucked acid. Merry Christmas 🤣✌️
December 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Far out Shaun. It's where we are now - pre sucked acid. Merry Christmas 🤣✌️
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Upon arriving at my moms she gifted me a half smoked pre roll… I’m not complaining but it’s hilarious her old pothead ass had to smoke some
December 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Upon arriving at my moms she gifted me a half smoked pre roll… I’m not complaining but it’s hilarious her old pothead ass had to smoke some
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