Evil Uncle Tim
@evil-uncle-tim.bsky.social
Ex-bookseller, now shed-lovin' retiree.
Moved from London to Warwickshire in 2024.
Not missing London (nasty, smelly place)
Missing the people (even the nasty, smelly ones...)
Moved from London to Warwickshire in 2024.
Not missing London (nasty, smelly place)
Missing the people (even the nasty, smelly ones...)
Hey ho, chaps. Here's a newsletter from the fine people at @allgoodbookshop.co.uk mailchi.mp/b642e439458a...
Fun and Games
mailchi.mp
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hey ho, chaps. Here's a newsletter from the fine people at @allgoodbookshop.co.uk mailchi.mp/b642e439458a...
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Reposted by Evil Uncle Tim
My local bookshop @allgoodbookshop.co.uk has sold 35 copies of The Crooked Medium's Guide to Murder - crikey!! They sell my signed copies. It's also in the Quaker Book Centre, Euston Rd, London.
Check out this "astonishing feat" "absolute perfection" "fun read" of a novel
#books #bookshop #crime
Check out this "astonishing feat" "absolute perfection" "fun read" of a novel
#books #bookshop #crime
October 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
My local bookshop @allgoodbookshop.co.uk has sold 35 copies of The Crooked Medium's Guide to Murder - crikey!! They sell my signed copies. It's also in the Quaker Book Centre, Euston Rd, London.
Check out this "astonishing feat" "absolute perfection" "fun read" of a novel
#books #bookshop #crime
Check out this "astonishing feat" "absolute perfection" "fun read" of a novel
#books #bookshop #crime
Brilliant!
Should I tell people when I'm appearing or...
(I'm not appearing... this is a tease)
Or is it?
(Yes, it is)
No really...
Should I tell people when I'm appearing or...
(I'm not appearing... this is a tease)
Or is it?
(Yes, it is)
No really...
This is a new idea which I'm really excited about at @allgoodbookshop.co.uk - mystery talks! You get two speakers, who can do any topic. It might be broad, it might be mind-numbingly specific. You won't know the topic until it starts. Come find out! Next Thursday, 7pm.
September 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Brilliant!
Should I tell people when I'm appearing or...
(I'm not appearing... this is a tease)
Or is it?
(Yes, it is)
No really...
Should I tell people when I'm appearing or...
(I'm not appearing... this is a tease)
Or is it?
(Yes, it is)
No really...
mailchi.mp/2fcf119211cb...
Here's a newsletter from @allgoodbookshop.co.uk
That's my job over.
Your job is to attend something, buy something, or share this...
Whichever is easier.
Here's a newsletter from @allgoodbookshop.co.uk
That's my job over.
Your job is to attend something, buy something, or share this...
Whichever is easier.
July Events
mailchi.mp
July 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
mailchi.mp/2fcf119211cb...
Here's a newsletter from @allgoodbookshop.co.uk
That's my job over.
Your job is to attend something, buy something, or share this...
Whichever is easier.
Here's a newsletter from @allgoodbookshop.co.uk
That's my job over.
Your job is to attend something, buy something, or share this...
Whichever is easier.
Reposted by Evil Uncle Tim
Looking for a present?
Socks are boring!
Thought about buying a Bookshop?
That’s right -
You can buy your friend or family
£100 worth of shares in the bookshop.
Socks are boring!
Thought about buying a Bookshop?
That’s right -
You can buy your friend or family
£100 worth of shares in the bookshop.
July 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Looking for a present?
Socks are boring!
Thought about buying a Bookshop?
That’s right -
You can buy your friend or family
£100 worth of shares in the bookshop.
Socks are boring!
Thought about buying a Bookshop?
That’s right -
You can buy your friend or family
£100 worth of shares in the bookshop.
Yikes, this petition only needs 3,635 more signatures, and it will be discussed in parliament... And three days to do it!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England
We call on the Government to extend free bus travel to all people over 60 years old in England outside London. We believe the current situation is unjust and we want equality for everyone over 60.
petition.parliament.uk
June 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Yikes, this petition only needs 3,635 more signatures, and it will be discussed in parliament... And three days to do it!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Honey, the delivery driver shrunk my legs
June 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Honey, the delivery driver shrunk my legs
It has been just over one year in the new house.
We moved in on my wife's birthday last year.
She is disappointed that I bought the house a better present than the one I bought her.
We moved in on my wife's birthday last year.
She is disappointed that I bought the house a better present than the one I bought her.
May 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It has been just over one year in the new house.
We moved in on my wife's birthday last year.
She is disappointed that I bought the house a better present than the one I bought her.
We moved in on my wife's birthday last year.
She is disappointed that I bought the house a better present than the one I bought her.
One thing I liked about being a shopkeeper was sharing little trade secrets with my customers. It made me feel a bit naughty, & it gave them a peek into the workings of the shop. With that in mind, the cat is Tiger and belongs to my wife...
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/warewest
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/warewest
Security measureeBay Home
www.ebay.co.uk
May 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
One thing I liked about being a shopkeeper was sharing little trade secrets with my customers. It made me feel a bit naughty, & it gave them a peek into the workings of the shop. With that in mind, the cat is Tiger and belongs to my wife...
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/warewest
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/warewest
If you're over sixty, you should sign this.
If you're not over sixty, you will be someday (I hope) so you should sign it anyway.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
If you're not over sixty, you will be someday (I hope) so you should sign it anyway.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England
We call on the Government to extend free bus travel to all people over 60 years old in England outside London. We believe the current situation is unjust and we want equality for everyone over 60.
petition.parliament.uk
May 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
If you're over sixty, you should sign this.
If you're not over sixty, you will be someday (I hope) so you should sign it anyway.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
If you're not over sixty, you will be someday (I hope) so you should sign it anyway.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Following a small about of advice from his dad (Me, I hope) the youngest has changed the name of his Ebay account to something less anonymous.
Here's a new link.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
The stuff is really good quality. But the pictures are a little drab. I don't know how to help him there.
Here's a new link.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
The stuff is really good quality. But the pictures are a little drab. I don't know how to help him there.
Items for sale by warewest | eBay
Shop eBay for great deals from warewest!
www.ebay.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Following a small about of advice from his dad (Me, I hope) the youngest has changed the name of his Ebay account to something less anonymous.
Here's a new link.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
The stuff is really good quality. But the pictures are a little drab. I don't know how to help him there.
Here's a new link.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
The stuff is really good quality. But the pictures are a little drab. I don't know how to help him there.
My youngest son (not that young, as I am old...) is currently unemployed, and is subsidising his meagre income by selling stuff on Ebay. Now, I don't expect you all to rush to buy something, but if you wouldn't mind spreading the word, please.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
Items for sale by ezste_15 | eBay
Shop eBay for great deals from ezste_15!
www.ebay.co.uk
May 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My youngest son (not that young, as I am old...) is currently unemployed, and is subsidising his meagre income by selling stuff on Ebay. Now, I don't expect you all to rush to buy something, but if you wouldn't mind spreading the word, please.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
Sometimes, I like to do a "Smile Test" in shops.
Here are today's results. (not counting me)
Aubrey Allen (local butchers +) 4 people smiling (3 staff, 1 customer)
M&S Food Hall. 0 smiling (1 lady seemed offended when she saw me smiling)
Tesco Express. 2 people smiling.
Draw your own conclusions.
Here are today's results. (not counting me)
Aubrey Allen (local butchers +) 4 people smiling (3 staff, 1 customer)
M&S Food Hall. 0 smiling (1 lady seemed offended when she saw me smiling)
Tesco Express. 2 people smiling.
Draw your own conclusions.
April 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Sometimes, I like to do a "Smile Test" in shops.
Here are today's results. (not counting me)
Aubrey Allen (local butchers +) 4 people smiling (3 staff, 1 customer)
M&S Food Hall. 0 smiling (1 lady seemed offended when she saw me smiling)
Tesco Express. 2 people smiling.
Draw your own conclusions.
Here are today's results. (not counting me)
Aubrey Allen (local butchers +) 4 people smiling (3 staff, 1 customer)
M&S Food Hall. 0 smiling (1 lady seemed offended when she saw me smiling)
Tesco Express. 2 people smiling.
Draw your own conclusions.
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as we have a few new followers i thought i had better tell you about the shop...
2019: The co-op is formed
When a popular local bookshop (The Big Green Bookshop) moved away from the area at the end of 2018, it left Wood Green and Turnpike Lane without a bookshop.
2019: The co-op is formed
When a popular local bookshop (The Big Green Bookshop) moved away from the area at the end of 2018, it left Wood Green and Turnpike Lane without a bookshop.
November 16, 2024 at 11:55 AM
as we have a few new followers i thought i had better tell you about the shop...
2019: The co-op is formed
When a popular local bookshop (The Big Green Bookshop) moved away from the area at the end of 2018, it left Wood Green and Turnpike Lane without a bookshop.
2019: The co-op is formed
When a popular local bookshop (The Big Green Bookshop) moved away from the area at the end of 2018, it left Wood Green and Turnpike Lane without a bookshop.
I revisited this petition to see if it'd had any new signatures. It had, but not enough.
I noticed two things of interest to me.
1) The creator shares a name with an ex-girlfriend.
2) the finishing day is the day after my birthday.
Coincidence? Yes. Sign it now
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
I noticed two things of interest to me.
1) The creator shares a name with an ex-girlfriend.
2) the finishing day is the day after my birthday.
Coincidence? Yes. Sign it now
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England
We call on the Government to extend free bus travel to all people over 60 years old in England outside London. We believe the current situation is unjust and we want equality for everyone over 60.
petition.parliament.uk
March 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I revisited this petition to see if it'd had any new signatures. It had, but not enough.
I noticed two things of interest to me.
1) The creator shares a name with an ex-girlfriend.
2) the finishing day is the day after my birthday.
Coincidence? Yes. Sign it now
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
I noticed two things of interest to me.
1) The creator shares a name with an ex-girlfriend.
2) the finishing day is the day after my birthday.
Coincidence? Yes. Sign it now
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
One of the best things about turning 60 in London, was that I got free(ish) travel on London Transport.
Then I moved to Royal Leamington Spa, and - guess what - I have to pay like a peasant!
Well, here's a petition to put that to rights.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Then I moved to Royal Leamington Spa, and - guess what - I have to pay like a peasant!
Well, here's a petition to put that to rights.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England
We call on the Government to extend free bus travel to all people over 60 years old in England outside London. We believe the current situation is unjust and we want equality for everyone over 60.
petition.parliament.uk
March 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
One of the best things about turning 60 in London, was that I got free(ish) travel on London Transport.
Then I moved to Royal Leamington Spa, and - guess what - I have to pay like a peasant!
Well, here's a petition to put that to rights.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Then I moved to Royal Leamington Spa, and - guess what - I have to pay like a peasant!
Well, here's a petition to put that to rights.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Dear all. Holiday not going quite as planned. Got an interesting souvenir. Wish you were here. (instead of me) Love E.U. Tim
February 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Dear all. Holiday not going quite as planned. Got an interesting souvenir. Wish you were here. (instead of me) Love E.U. Tim
My new passport photo has arrived. Not sure why I need a passport, but hey...
February 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My new passport photo has arrived. Not sure why I need a passport, but hey...
It's no good. I'm sorry. I've found a new toy, and I can't stop playing with it...
This is the latest.
Make up your own captions...
This is the latest.
Make up your own captions...
February 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It's no good. I'm sorry. I've found a new toy, and I can't stop playing with it...
This is the latest.
Make up your own captions...
This is the latest.
Make up your own captions...
Since retiring, I have either a) taken up bodybuilding. b) started playing with AI. Or c) been abducted by aliens, who have fed me nothing but kale and steroids for the last year.
February 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Since retiring, I have either a) taken up bodybuilding. b) started playing with AI. Or c) been abducted by aliens, who have fed me nothing but kale and steroids for the last year.
Apologies to anyone who is fighting against the rise of AI. But I've been playing...
February 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Apologies to anyone who is fighting against the rise of AI. But I've been playing...
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Coming soon to a bookshop near you...
Burns Night
Come join the spoken word celebration at the bookshop.
Bar!
Three open mic performance slots up for grabs.
allgoodbookshop.co.uk/order-items/...
Come join the spoken word celebration at the bookshop.
Bar!
Three open mic performance slots up for grabs.
allgoodbookshop.co.uk/order-items/...
Burns Night Ticket
One Ticket for Burns Night Celebration on 25th January Doors 7pm for 7:30pm start
allgoodbookshop.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Coming soon to a bookshop near you...
Day five of my Bluesky experience.
And - thanks to @bearfacedlady.bsky.social - I feel right at home.
I shall now stop with the "Day Number Thing"
And - thanks to @bearfacedlady.bsky.social - I feel right at home.
I shall now stop with the "Day Number Thing"
January 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Day five of my Bluesky experience.
And - thanks to @bearfacedlady.bsky.social - I feel right at home.
I shall now stop with the "Day Number Thing"
And - thanks to @bearfacedlady.bsky.social - I feel right at home.
I shall now stop with the "Day Number Thing"
is there a quick way of finding the people I follow on Twatter on Bluesky?
January 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
is there a quick way of finding the people I follow on Twatter on Bluesky?