King Henry II 👑
@icarfaem.bsky.social
21st King of England (1154-1189).
Me and my mate Thomas Becket, having a good time putting things right that once went wrong. Until he called me Tetchy. TETCHY? I'LL SHOW HIM TETCHY.
Me and my mate Thomas Becket, having a good time putting things right that once went wrong. Until he called me Tetchy. TETCHY? I'LL SHOW HIM TETCHY.
The Marty McFly "Life Jacket" bit making more sense from a 1955 viewpoint.
November 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The Marty McFly "Life Jacket" bit making more sense from a 1955 viewpoint.
He's fantastic, i adore him!
November 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
He's fantastic, i adore him!
Starting a new Wodehouse book, this one from 1914.
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Starting a new Wodehouse book, this one from 1914.
I would recommend this book, where Stevenson is involved with thieftaker James McLevy, when he returns to Edinburgh to bury his father.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I would recommend this book, where Stevenson is involved with thieftaker James McLevy, when he returns to Edinburgh to bury his father.
Postman’s been!
I only bought this for the wiped HIS LORDSHIP ENTERTAINS scripts.
I wasn’t expecting such a hefty tome!
Especially at such a bargain price on Amazon. <£5!
I only bought this for the wiped HIS LORDSHIP ENTERTAINS scripts.
I wasn’t expecting such a hefty tome!
Especially at such a bargain price on Amazon. <£5!
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Postman’s been!
I only bought this for the wiped HIS LORDSHIP ENTERTAINS scripts.
I wasn’t expecting such a hefty tome!
Especially at such a bargain price on Amazon. <£5!
I only bought this for the wiped HIS LORDSHIP ENTERTAINS scripts.
I wasn’t expecting such a hefty tome!
Especially at such a bargain price on Amazon. <£5!
Amazon man’s been!
How long until we find there’s some overzealous AI smoothing which ruins the whole box set?
How long until we find there’s some overzealous AI smoothing which ruins the whole box set?
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Amazon man’s been!
How long until we find there’s some overzealous AI smoothing which ruins the whole box set?
How long until we find there’s some overzealous AI smoothing which ruins the whole box set?
OMG!!!!
Does anyone recognise the Extra in the background?
Does anyone recognise the Extra in the background?
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
OMG!!!!
Does anyone recognise the Extra in the background?
Does anyone recognise the Extra in the background?
Bulldog pipes.
"Characterised by a unique shape that combines an inclined bowl and a robust shank."
"Characterised by a unique shape that combines an inclined bowl and a robust shank."
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Bulldog pipes.
"Characterised by a unique shape that combines an inclined bowl and a robust shank."
"Characterised by a unique shape that combines an inclined bowl and a robust shank."
It's about time I found out what the difference is between a sofa and a settee.
Fig 1. Sofa
Fig 2. Settee
Fig 3. Couch
The difference, as I understand it-
sofa: comfy thing with arms and a back.
settee: A board with and a high back
couch: designed for lying on
Fig 1. Sofa
Fig 2. Settee
Fig 3. Couch
The difference, as I understand it-
sofa: comfy thing with arms and a back.
settee: A board with and a high back
couch: designed for lying on
November 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It's about time I found out what the difference is between a sofa and a settee.
Fig 1. Sofa
Fig 2. Settee
Fig 3. Couch
The difference, as I understand it-
sofa: comfy thing with arms and a back.
settee: A board with and a high back
couch: designed for lying on
Fig 1. Sofa
Fig 2. Settee
Fig 3. Couch
The difference, as I understand it-
sofa: comfy thing with arms and a back.
settee: A board with and a high back
couch: designed for lying on
People who can only describe things as 0/10 or 10/10:
They're the ones who use the word "hilarious!" when they're mocking something which might, AT BEST, raise a wry smile.
Otherwise known as the Rocks/Sucks scale.
They're the ones who use the word "hilarious!" when they're mocking something which might, AT BEST, raise a wry smile.
Otherwise known as the Rocks/Sucks scale.
November 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
People who can only describe things as 0/10 or 10/10:
They're the ones who use the word "hilarious!" when they're mocking something which might, AT BEST, raise a wry smile.
Otherwise known as the Rocks/Sucks scale.
They're the ones who use the word "hilarious!" when they're mocking something which might, AT BEST, raise a wry smile.
Otherwise known as the Rocks/Sucks scale.
I've literally just found out that the boy from Escape From Witch Mountain was Scotty's doomed nephew in The Wrath of Khan.
November 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I've literally just found out that the boy from Escape From Witch Mountain was Scotty's doomed nephew in The Wrath of Khan.
you've just inspired me to add something to the shopping list.
November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
you've just inspired me to add something to the shopping list.
A lifetime of being conditioned to the TARDIS doors, my brain went
"How does the letter-box split in two?"
before I realised how the door would actually open.
"How does the letter-box split in two?"
before I realised how the door would actually open.
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A lifetime of being conditioned to the TARDIS doors, my brain went
"How does the letter-box split in two?"
before I realised how the door would actually open.
"How does the letter-box split in two?"
before I realised how the door would actually open.
I am not thinking what you’re thinking, because I am above that sort of thing.
Whereas I’d rather be under that sort of thing.
Whereas I’d rather be under that sort of thing.
November 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I am not thinking what you’re thinking, because I am above that sort of thing.
Whereas I’d rather be under that sort of thing.
Whereas I’d rather be under that sort of thing.
Ohhhhhhhhhh!
Suddenly a whole swathe of the past makes sense.
Suddenly a whole swathe of the past makes sense.
November 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ohhhhhhhhhh!
Suddenly a whole swathe of the past makes sense.
Suddenly a whole swathe of the past makes sense.
I can’t even taste any alcohol in Baileys. They ought to put this out as a Terry’s Chocolate Orange drink beside the Mars Milk in supermarkets.
November 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I can’t even taste any alcohol in Baileys. They ought to put this out as a Terry’s Chocolate Orange drink beside the Mars Milk in supermarkets.
"What if you had a Chicken and Mushroom Pot Noodle and... it's pink?"
Dear God.
Dear God.
October 31, 2025 at 1:28 AM
"What if you had a Chicken and Mushroom Pot Noodle and... it's pink?"
Dear God.
Dear God.
Thank you, that really clears up the confusion for me.
I still love that, in 1989, they tried to do it again. Good effort.
I still love that, in 1989, they tried to do it again. Good effort.
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Thank you, that really clears up the confusion for me.
I still love that, in 1989, they tried to do it again. Good effort.
I still love that, in 1989, they tried to do it again. Good effort.
“Teal, you forget yourself!”
In this book by two writers, this passage must certainly be pure Wodehouse.
Finished the book, loved it!
Six short stories with one protagonist.
In this book by two writers, this passage must certainly be pure Wodehouse.
Finished the book, loved it!
Six short stories with one protagonist.
October 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“Teal, you forget yourself!”
In this book by two writers, this passage must certainly be pure Wodehouse.
Finished the book, loved it!
Six short stories with one protagonist.
In this book by two writers, this passage must certainly be pure Wodehouse.
Finished the book, loved it!
Six short stories with one protagonist.
Presented without comment.
October 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Presented without comment.
Another for the James Mitchell collection.
This one cost a pretty penny, I can tell you.
This one cost a pretty penny, I can tell you.
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Another for the James Mitchell collection.
This one cost a pretty penny, I can tell you.
This one cost a pretty penny, I can tell you.
"A dill pickle is a cucumber that has been preserved in a brine solution and flavored with dill."
Oh. It looks revolting, and I like cucumbers.
Oh. It looks revolting, and I like cucumbers.
October 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
"A dill pickle is a cucumber that has been preserved in a brine solution and flavored with dill."
Oh. It looks revolting, and I like cucumbers.
Oh. It looks revolting, and I like cucumbers.