Grumpy Old Crone
@grumpiestoldcrone.bsky.social
Overweight, over fifty and over-opinionated on all matters pagan and witchcraft related. Sorry (notsorry....). On that there Youtube as Grumpy Old Crone, and everywhere else I can find. Very English (apart from the Welsh half), addicted to tea.
Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain to everyone! New video up for some Halloween goodness <3
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October 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain to everyone! New video up for some Halloween goodness <3
youtu.be/YN6loWbybkQ
youtu.be/YN6loWbybkQ
Patreon "Absolutely Fuming!!!" Tier prepare yourselves for the drop later today of the ultimate Halloween/Thanksgiving/Yule Mashup. JINGLE BAT!!!
October 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Patreon "Absolutely Fuming!!!" Tier prepare yourselves for the drop later today of the ultimate Halloween/Thanksgiving/Yule Mashup. JINGLE BAT!!!
Just finished recording this week's video a few days early as I'm going to be partying at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding this weekend. This is due to drop on Youtube at 4pm GMT! The past few times I've tried to schedule a delayed drop I've managed to completely mess it up, so fingers crossed!
September 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Just finished recording this week's video a few days early as I'm going to be partying at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding this weekend. This is due to drop on Youtube at 4pm GMT! The past few times I've tried to schedule a delayed drop I've managed to completely mess it up, so fingers crossed!
I've just updated the audiobook of "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" which chapters 14 & 15. We're going to head off into the appendices next time! Next book up will likely be Robert Kirk's "The Secret Commonwealth", but let me know any copyright free suggestions!
September 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I've just updated the audiobook of "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" which chapters 14 & 15. We're going to head off into the appendices next time! Next book up will likely be Robert Kirk's "The Secret Commonwealth", but let me know any copyright free suggestions!
New video up - I'm expecting some VERY ANGRY COMMENTS on this one!
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September 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
New video up - I'm expecting some VERY ANGRY COMMENTS on this one!
youtu.be/cFEPnCynQS4
youtu.be/cFEPnCynQS4
Getting ready to record this week's video, & found this in my phone pictures. Don't buy candles in things that aren't designed to hold LITERAL BURNING LIQUIDS. Because this is what happens. No crystals or herbs in this one, even.
September 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Getting ready to record this week's video, & found this in my phone pictures. Don't buy candles in things that aren't designed to hold LITERAL BURNING LIQUIDS. Because this is what happens. No crystals or herbs in this one, even.
Today has been insane: read 3 chapters of audiobook, recorded, edited and published normal video, edited and published vlog, recorded edited and published top tier patreon video. Went out for anniversary meal, no about to start full moon ritual. Blimey!
September 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Today has been insane: read 3 chapters of audiobook, recorded, edited and published normal video, edited and published vlog, recorded edited and published top tier patreon video. Went out for anniversary meal, no about to start full moon ritual. Blimey!
New video up for today, I'm also working on a down and dirty iPhone Vlog about the Autumn work and magical workings that I'm getting done at the moment - keep your eyes out for that in the very near future!
youtu.be/H8WIzC4OKDw
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September 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New video up for today, I'm also working on a down and dirty iPhone Vlog about the Autumn work and magical workings that I'm getting done at the moment - keep your eyes out for that in the very near future!
youtu.be/H8WIzC4OKDw
youtu.be/H8WIzC4OKDw
I mean: don't get me wrong. It's going to be pretty, and it's a great time to do a bit of magic but it's not an incredibly rare "once in a lifetime" shizzle. People telling you that should be viewed a little suspiciously, because they don't actually know what they are talking about.
September 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I mean: don't get me wrong. It's going to be pretty, and it's a great time to do a bit of magic but it's not an incredibly rare "once in a lifetime" shizzle. People telling you that should be viewed a little suspiciously, because they don't actually know what they are talking about.
Prepare for the imminent onslaught of people who want to appear dark and mysterious (but actually don't know squat) telling you about the incredibly rare and mystical, magical BLOOD MOON TONIGHT!
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
September 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Prepare for the imminent onslaught of people who want to appear dark and mysterious (but actually don't know squat) telling you about the incredibly rare and mystical, magical BLOOD MOON TONIGHT!
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
Reminder: Blood Moons happen between 2 and 4 times EVERY F***ING YEAR. It's just an eclipse.
One of the ways to get used to hearing aids, apparently, is to read aloud for 30 mins a day. So I've decided to read Leland's "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" as a copyright free audiobook in small chunks. I'll be putting it onto my Patreon as I do it, available for ALL paid levels.
August 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
One of the ways to get used to hearing aids, apparently, is to read aloud for 30 mins a day. So I've decided to read Leland's "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" as a copyright free audiobook in small chunks. I'll be putting it onto my Patreon as I do it, available for ALL paid levels.
Aplogies for my absence over the weekend - I've been busy! New video up now:
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Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
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Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
August 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Aplogies for my absence over the weekend - I've been busy! New video up now:
youtu.be/uMTxaOK04fk
Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
youtu.be/uMTxaOK04fk
Featuring a silly hat, my weekend, a ridiculous meme and my having a bit of a cry....
August 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I drank a lot of mead. And then I ranted. I suspect I may have angered a load of people. Whoops!
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youtu.be/_npoZjwPYOM
August 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I drank a lot of mead. And then I ranted. I suspect I may have angered a load of people. Whoops!
youtu.be/_npoZjwPYOM
youtu.be/_npoZjwPYOM
New video up! Mostly featuring me ranting about how much I hate those who rip off genuine spiritual seekers. GRRR!!! Also an exploding herb dryer for light relief, though....
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August 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New video up! Mostly featuring me ranting about how much I hate those who rip off genuine spiritual seekers. GRRR!!! Also an exploding herb dryer for light relief, though....
youtu.be/Y67k8_C5HGM
youtu.be/Y67k8_C5HGM
Things that have made happy today: discovering these glass evil eye charms for £1 for 20 in our local cut-price stationery and bookshop (“The Works”). Last time I looked for these I ended up on Etsy buying them for £1.50 EACH!
July 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Things that have made happy today: discovering these glass evil eye charms for £1 for 20 in our local cut-price stationery and bookshop (“The Works”). Last time I looked for these I ended up on Etsy buying them for £1.50 EACH!
I spent last weekend at an English Fantasy Festival - I've only just recovered, so apologies for it being a little late, but here's my vlog! (ish). Oh, and a whinge about entitled eejits. Because I don't like entitled eejits.
youtu.be/nJb2jZXVtJU
youtu.be/nJb2jZXVtJU
July 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I spent last weekend at an English Fantasy Festival - I've only just recovered, so apologies for it being a little late, but here's my vlog! (ish). Oh, and a whinge about entitled eejits. Because I don't like entitled eejits.
youtu.be/nJb2jZXVtJU
youtu.be/nJb2jZXVtJU
Better late than never - video up and live! Some serious talk, but best of all - description and pictures of the weirdest shop I've ever been in...
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July 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Better late than never - video up and live! Some serious talk, but best of all - description and pictures of the weirdest shop I've ever been in...
youtu.be/exgoJ6t8_tw
youtu.be/exgoJ6t8_tw
Better late than never - video up and live! Some serious talk, but best of all - description and pictures of the weirdest shop I've ever been in...
July 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Better late than never - video up and live! Some serious talk, but best of all - description and pictures of the weirdest shop I've ever been in...
Lots of people have asked what my garden is looking like right now - rather than do another video tour, here's a view from my study window. Everything is growing really well, and it rained today!
July 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Lots of people have asked what my garden is looking like right now - rather than do another video tour, here's a view from my study window. Everything is growing really well, and it rained today!
New post day! Today I'm talking about why you should be allowed to be interested in any aspect of witchcraft you like....
July 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
New post day! Today I'm talking about why you should be allowed to be interested in any aspect of witchcraft you like....
New post up, despite noisy neighbours, punishing heat and a sunburned head. Go me!
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youtu.be/R8XCdIzkXTs
June 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New post up, despite noisy neighbours, punishing heat and a sunburned head. Go me!
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Apologies for the length of the video I'm just uploading. It's like uploading an elephant. But it was a review video and I just couldn't stop myself. I'm so sorry...Taster thumbnail below whilst I'm waiting for the file to finish rendering on my computer before I can upload it to Youtube. Blimey!
June 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Apologies for the length of the video I'm just uploading. It's like uploading an elephant. But it was a review video and I just couldn't stop myself. I'm so sorry...Taster thumbnail below whilst I'm waiting for the file to finish rendering on my computer before I can upload it to Youtube. Blimey!
Spent all day getting ready for the Mystical Market in Calow, Chesterfield tomorrow! A very short run of hand-blended ritual oils and a Midsummer incense, all packed in my signature hand-pyrographied presentation boxes. I'm really chuffed with how these look!
June 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Spent all day getting ready for the Mystical Market in Calow, Chesterfield tomorrow! A very short run of hand-blended ritual oils and a Midsummer incense, all packed in my signature hand-pyrographied presentation boxes. I'm really chuffed with how these look!
Trading in Chesterfield on Saturday! We'll have leather armour (look AMAZING at festivals this year!), pyrography, anointing oils, hand-blended incense, & limited amount of my son's carving (new Sapele Mjolnir pendants!).
Come find us at Calow Community Centre, Allpits Road, Calow, SA44 5AT.
Come find us at Calow Community Centre, Allpits Road, Calow, SA44 5AT.
June 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Trading in Chesterfield on Saturday! We'll have leather armour (look AMAZING at festivals this year!), pyrography, anointing oils, hand-blended incense, & limited amount of my son's carving (new Sapele Mjolnir pendants!).
Come find us at Calow Community Centre, Allpits Road, Calow, SA44 5AT.
Come find us at Calow Community Centre, Allpits Road, Calow, SA44 5AT.