@nineacre.bsky.social
Constantly exploring the world around me, food, drink, architecture, music and anything else that takes my fancy. Works intermittently as possible in the world of TV pop culture.
P.S. get a library card if you don't already have one.
P.S. get a library card if you don't already have one.
Latest read: Rebels: voices from the Easter Rising by Fearghal McGarry
August 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Latest read: Rebels: voices from the Easter Rising by Fearghal McGarry
Fog enveloped Manchester. Grey day. #manchester #grey
August 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Fog enveloped Manchester. Grey day. #manchester #grey
Latest read: The Stonehenge Cookbook 1963 - 1993 by Jimmy Cauty
July 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Latest read: The Stonehenge Cookbook 1963 - 1993 by Jimmy Cauty
Contemplating the birds. Wren, Robin and Bullfinch.
July 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Contemplating the birds. Wren, Robin and Bullfinch.
Next read: Bob Mortimer - And Away...
Funny and poinient
Funny and poinient
July 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Next read: Bob Mortimer - And Away...
Funny and poinient
Funny and poinient
Sat watching the birds as they try to avoid my gaze
July 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Sat watching the birds as they try to avoid my gaze
Cheers everyone. Very happy with my first attempt at a Zeus Sour. Think I'm now addicted to Petimezi 😋
July 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Cheers everyone. Very happy with my first attempt at a Zeus Sour. Think I'm now addicted to Petimezi 😋
Morning. Have a great day in the sunshine.
July 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Morning. Have a great day in the sunshine.
Manchester looking great in the sun and an amazing moon rise
July 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Manchester looking great in the sun and an amazing moon rise
Reflections on the day
June 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Reflections on the day
Chinese Dragon boat festival Salford Quays
May 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Chinese Dragon boat festival Salford Quays
Afternoon coffee with a Persian Lemon Cake from Mayya Bakery. Heaven for a few minutes at least.
May 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Afternoon coffee with a Persian Lemon Cake from Mayya Bakery. Heaven for a few minutes at least.
Great meal at Chapters in Hay-on-Wye
Radishes / Anchovy & Fava Bean dip
Dolmades / Cavolo Nero Pickle
Pickled Veg & Herb Salad
Whipped Goats Curd Flatbread
Middle White Pork Loin / Sausage / Potatoes / Red Cabbage / Leek Jam / Cider Velouté
Chocolate Delice / Yoghurt Sorbet / Chicory Root Cream
Radishes / Anchovy & Fava Bean dip
Dolmades / Cavolo Nero Pickle
Pickled Veg & Herb Salad
Whipped Goats Curd Flatbread
Middle White Pork Loin / Sausage / Potatoes / Red Cabbage / Leek Jam / Cider Velouté
Chocolate Delice / Yoghurt Sorbet / Chicory Root Cream
May 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Great meal at Chapters in Hay-on-Wye
Radishes / Anchovy & Fava Bean dip
Dolmades / Cavolo Nero Pickle
Pickled Veg & Herb Salad
Whipped Goats Curd Flatbread
Middle White Pork Loin / Sausage / Potatoes / Red Cabbage / Leek Jam / Cider Velouté
Chocolate Delice / Yoghurt Sorbet / Chicory Root Cream
Radishes / Anchovy & Fava Bean dip
Dolmades / Cavolo Nero Pickle
Pickled Veg & Herb Salad
Whipped Goats Curd Flatbread
Middle White Pork Loin / Sausage / Potatoes / Red Cabbage / Leek Jam / Cider Velouté
Chocolate Delice / Yoghurt Sorbet / Chicory Root Cream
Some great sights at Martin Mere Wetland Trust today. From Harriers to Water Rats.
May 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Some great sights at Martin Mere Wetland Trust today. From Harriers to Water Rats.
New month = new book.
The Secret Public - How LGBTQ resistance shaped popular culture by Jon Savage
The Secret Public - How LGBTQ resistance shaped popular culture by Jon Savage
April 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New month = new book.
The Secret Public - How LGBTQ resistance shaped popular culture by Jon Savage
The Secret Public - How LGBTQ resistance shaped popular culture by Jon Savage
Random wanderings...
April 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Random wanderings...
Decent coffee and a pastry from Blanchflower whilst sat in a nearly empty Trafford centre. Dawn of the Dead vibes with better food.
April 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Decent coffee and a pastry from Blanchflower whilst sat in a nearly empty Trafford centre. Dawn of the Dead vibes with better food.
And on to my next read: Colin Barrett's Wild Houses. An intriguing story of small town life and drug dealers in Mayo.
April 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
And on to my next read: Colin Barrett's Wild Houses. An intriguing story of small town life and drug dealers in Mayo.
I love finding some new and wonderful eateries, and Mayya Bakery is exactly this. Great snacks, buns and breads, coffees and homemade kombucha. All on an industrial side road in Salford.
March 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I love finding some new and wonderful eateries, and Mayya Bakery is exactly this. Great snacks, buns and breads, coffees and homemade kombucha. All on an industrial side road in Salford.
My next read, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The story of Tayto by Bobby Aherne.
March 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
My next read, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The story of Tayto by Bobby Aherne.
And amazing few days in Edinburgh... Now to sleep for the whole weekend!
March 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
And amazing few days in Edinburgh... Now to sleep for the whole weekend!
Seems appropriate to wear this today
January 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Seems appropriate to wear this today
Just finished this amazing piece of literature. James by Percival Everett. Well worth investigating.
January 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Just finished this amazing piece of literature. James by Percival Everett. Well worth investigating.
A few from my collection...
The celebrity
Entertaining with the stars, Walls ice cream cookbook.
The Trap Door Kitchen, and
The Dick Emery cookbook, each recipe done in character.
The celebrity
Entertaining with the stars, Walls ice cream cookbook.
The Trap Door Kitchen, and
The Dick Emery cookbook, each recipe done in character.
December 30, 2024 at 1:15 PM
A few from my collection...
The celebrity
Entertaining with the stars, Walls ice cream cookbook.
The Trap Door Kitchen, and
The Dick Emery cookbook, each recipe done in character.
The celebrity
Entertaining with the stars, Walls ice cream cookbook.
The Trap Door Kitchen, and
The Dick Emery cookbook, each recipe done in character.