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DudleyButt - Lord of Ballaragh
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Milked by hand, Former Detective, Prosecutor, Politician, Children in Care Champion, running, cycling, race walking, motor cycling. Lived a Life on Mars, Bonneville and other Triumphs. ColU, Happiest at Silly Point. About to peak...
Spent the morning cleaning sh*ite out of blocked drains which flooded our football pitch and this afternoon a bit of relief with a run. What with one thing and another a shower is on the cards....
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Start to the day: Rook, Hooded Crow, Goldfinch, House Sparrow, Blackbird, Jackdaw and Moorhen - and then a gentle row...
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
If I was Trump being accused of being a paedophile and with full access to files to prove my innocence I would be on the tallest turret Trumpeting my innocence. I would get Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and the Dagenham Girl Pipers to call the public to witness me release the files
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
After a week of rain the sun is peeping out today.

I hope there are some deckchairs left for me on Douglas beach today.....
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Heavy rain overnight night in Laxey has given a bit of oomph to the gentle river in Glen Road.....
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Built a GP racing car yesterday- this time didn't need my Snap-On toolbox - soft play area tools and velcro did the job.....
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I look after grand-daughters. Estimate about 700 times.
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Day two with new turntable -

Today's choice, not heard for over 40 years - Robin Trower
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Got my self a real turntable after a few decades -

This is the first LP I played. Probably haven't heard it for over forty years.
November 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today I have been mostly……

(So much easier than hollowing out moots)
October 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Phew, my running 'career' can continue....

Instead of ordering your goods from Amazon or big stores, try buying locally or with smaller online providers. I used The Running Outlet in Canterbury for this #therunningoutlet and delivered very quickly and efficiently
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
October 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Calm after The Storm - Laxey Bay after Amy....
October 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I've got the eye of newt - who has the tongue of dog and toe of frog?
September 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Charles Hawtrey and Melania Trump - separated at birth......
September 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Doctors I trust more than RF Kennedy Junior....
September 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My first ever sporting prize - Toddler's race at Tollesbury rec....
September 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I know my place - cleaning the changing rooms after the match #LaxeyAFC
September 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Douglas beach, white horses but sheltered from the southerly gale
August 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Cafe cup of tea and toast and this sudden marmalade message nearly brought a tear to my eyes.....

Memories of long ago.
August 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Experiment photo loading - Strava version
August 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Trump obviously did not read Animal Farm. The loyal workhorse, Boxer, prompted by obsequious Goebbels pig Squealer (Stephen Miller?) adopted the mantra "Napoleon is always right"

Napoleon being the fat cruel, despotic, corrupt leader of course....
August 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Threads has been engulfed in 'shagflagger' and Reform posts. Come on Bluesky - up your game, get more active. You have an open goal.

So here is a picture of a Big Boat in the Bay to start the day...
August 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The Plains of Heaven
August 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Some grand-daughters....
July 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM