David Cook
@cookcdj.bsky.social
39 years working for the government. It's been quite the ride. Anti-fash progressive.
Mates are in Oud Arsenaal, Antwerp. The buggers have kicked off with this worldie:
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Mates are in Oud Arsenaal, Antwerp. The buggers have kicked off with this worldie:
We were in Haarlem recently. These plaques embedded in the cobbles of a residential street commemorate the moment an entire family of Jews was deported to Nazi death camps, where they were murdered. It's not a great leap to see that this is a journey that fascist governments are already on.
October 5, 2025 at 7:26 AM
We were in Haarlem recently. These plaques embedded in the cobbles of a residential street commemorate the moment an entire family of Jews was deported to Nazi death camps, where they were murdered. It's not a great leap to see that this is a journey that fascist governments are already on.
Same old failings. Only really started to play when 2-0 down & then after Taylor-McKenzie's daft red card. Ben McCrystal was outstanding. If Blair Henderson is available, I hope the club snap him up because we definitely need better options up front.
September 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Same old failings. Only really started to play when 2-0 down & then after Taylor-McKenzie's daft red card. Ben McCrystal was outstanding. If Blair Henderson is available, I hope the club snap him up because we definitely need better options up front.
Some result from the black & gold.
August 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Some result from the black & gold.
After spending a week here, we love Haarlem a lot. The sort of small city that gets you feeling comfortable very quickly.
August 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
After spending a week here, we love Haarlem a lot. The sort of small city that gets you feeling comfortable very quickly.
Got beers from 3 out of 4 from these Canadian micros arriving tomorrow (no Burdock, an omission on my part). Looking forward to hearing what folk think of them.
August 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Got beers from 3 out of 4 from these Canadian micros arriving tomorrow (no Burdock, an omission on my part). Looking forward to hearing what folk think of them.
Lionel Blairs an all. Good to start off the season with a hard-fought 2-0 win over historic rivals Cowdenbeath. Defence was outstanding today. Two sharp finishes from Mbewe & Mair brought the points home. Lovely.
July 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Lionel Blairs an all. Good to start off the season with a hard-fought 2-0 win over historic rivals Cowdenbeath. Defence was outstanding today. Two sharp finishes from Mbewe & Mair brought the points home. Lovely.
Good to be back at Shielfield. Excellent game and a lot to be optimistic about.
July 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Good to be back at Shielfield. Excellent game and a lot to be optimistic about.
The Curfew summer beer festival on again today. Some cracking beers pouring.
June 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Curfew summer beer festival on again today. Some cracking beers pouring.
Beautiful black adder at Langleeford, Harthope Valley, this morning.
June 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Beautiful black adder at Langleeford, Harthope Valley, this morning.
The local LIDL putting on some big hitters from Belgium.
June 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The local LIDL putting on some big hitters from Belgium.
Coming up - The Curfew summer beer festival 27th to 29th June. 20+ casks & 10+ kegs, plus a good selection of draught cider, over 2 bars.
June 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Coming up - The Curfew summer beer festival 27th to 29th June. 20+ casks & 10+ kegs, plus a good selection of draught cider, over 2 bars.
Stellar cask lineup today. L-R: Five Points Railway Porter/Thornbridge Lord Marples/Abbeydale Through the Hopback Chinook/Kirkstall Dissolution. Plus a bretted pale & dry stout from Kernel on keg.
June 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Stellar cask lineup today. L-R: Five Points Railway Porter/Thornbridge Lord Marples/Abbeydale Through the Hopback Chinook/Kirkstall Dissolution. Plus a bretted pale & dry stout from Kernel on keg.
Swifts in Berwick this morning. Joyful birds.
June 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Swifts in Berwick this morning. Joyful birds.
Now on, though the Two by Two has just been replaced by Left Handed Giant Twin Cities on keg.
June 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Now on, though the Two by Two has just been replaced by Left Handed Giant Twin Cities on keg.
At least the pints are looking in good nick.
June 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
At least the pints are looking in good nick.
Thrush anvil at Ford Moss this morning. 4 of these located in a 5 metre span.
May 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Thrush anvil at Ford Moss this morning. 4 of these located in a 5 metre span.
Not the best start to the day.
May 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Not the best start to the day.
The town is looking pretty damn handsome on this soporific morning.
April 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The town is looking pretty damn handsome on this soporific morning.
Fairly remarkable afternoon at Shielfield today. One nil down after 4 mins, then a 4 goal blitzkrieg from the Gers over the next 19 minutes. Gala's late winner cemented our place in the LL for another season. Great day, but next season needs to be several levels better. I'm optimistic.
April 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Fairly remarkable afternoon at Shielfield today. One nil down after 4 mins, then a 4 goal blitzkrieg from the Gers over the next 19 minutes. Gala's late winner cemented our place in the LL for another season. Great day, but next season needs to be several levels better. I'm optimistic.
Love a big cup tie under the lights.
April 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Love a big cup tie under the lights.
Not at the races today. Powderpuff up top. Antell can only do so much.
March 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Not at the races today. Powderpuff up top. Antell can only do so much.
Bit of a slugfest. Created the best chances in today's 0-0. That might end up a crucial point.
March 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Bit of a slugfest. Created the best chances in today's 0-0. That might end up a crucial point.
