bestoftimes.bsky.social
bestoftimes.bsky.social
bestoftimes.bsky.social
@bestoftimes.bsky.social
Born when there was there was only 319ppm of CO₂ in the atmosphere. I get excited by books, music, photography, walks and beaches, fountain pens and inks, malt whisky. And learning new things.
He/Him.
I’m currently refreshing the website for my wife’s bookgroup while keeping to my self-imposed rule that it’s a very basic HTML file.

Hopefully moving from this very basic table into something a bit more fun.
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
As today was a day off from work, I thought I should set aside some of the fun time for book group homework. 🍺📖
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Once I get over my flu I’m looking forward to working right-to-left here. Scottish Tayberry sour; then cherry, strawberry and almond; then hazelnut imperial stout.
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Enjoyed a long walk in the muddy hills yesterday with a camera from 1974.
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Bill Nighy’s ‘ill-advised’ podcast is the perfect antidote to the stresses of life.
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I like the design of Mark + Fold planners but I’m glad I didn’t get the linen planner again this year. That ‘6’ looks smaller than the ‘2’ for some reason. I think it’s because the ‘2’ has a bigger surface area.

Very nice gong though.
October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
As we approach Halloween this seems an appropriate book to start on my train home today.

(railway ticket bookmark for scale)
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
One of my highlights of 2025 was visiting this place.
October 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This is lovely … I just need to find a lens for it now.
October 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Something in MacOS 26 is causing this but I don’t know what.
September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I liked this in the last edition of ‘Idler’ magazine.
September 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Whenever I want to concentrate on writing or reviewing something I turn to my ‘One album to play on repeat playlist’.
September 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Looking forward to my next malt whisky but I will need to report back on what it is and how it tastes.
September 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
From today’s NYT. As someone outside the US I’m wondering if this happens for mass shootings at schools too. 🤨
September 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Kårehamn in Öland where we had some lovely fish.
September 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Finding that my new fountain pen friendly highlighters are great!
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
My daughter got a big box of lovely chocolates from her uncle for her 22nd birthday. I hope she’s up for sharing!
September 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Last night’s pre day off beer was lovely.
September 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I do enjoying using these in cooking and on food
September 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Looking forward to eating my favourite Maltese snacks soon.
August 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I know it’s just corporate PR but I really liked seeing this in Edinburgh this morning.
August 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
An important milestone in each planner season is the announcement of the next year’s Mark + Fold colours. I already know what I will be going for!
August 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Finding this old iPhone today, I was surprised just how small and light it is.
August 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I as digging down clearing the Tech Drawer of Shame this morning. Like a good archaeological dig, there were a few gems there.
August 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Leith this evening.
August 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM