Charlene
@norfolkian.bsky.social
Tentatively dipping my toe back in to social media.
This account will probably include books, films, PC games, walking, golf, swimming, (sustainable) travel, history, Lego and cats.
This account will probably include books, films, PC games, walking, golf, swimming, (sustainable) travel, history, Lego and cats.
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Sharing this to commemorate Dick Van Dyke’s centenary.
One of the best exchanges I’ve ever seen on social media was when Lt. Cmndr Data and Bert the Chimney Sweep got into a rumble over Angela Lansbury.
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sharing this to commemorate Dick Van Dyke’s centenary.
Quote with your model of masculinity
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Quote with your model of masculinity
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GUYS
GUYS
MY BROTHER MADE ME THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL BUSTS
GUYS
MY BROTHER MADE ME THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL BUSTS
December 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
GUYS
GUYS
MY BROTHER MADE ME THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL BUSTS
GUYS
MY BROTHER MADE ME THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL BUSTS
I ordered some more Kikkoman soy sauce in this week's online shop and it arrived with a little scarf on it. Delightful!
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I ordered some more Kikkoman soy sauce in this week's online shop and it arrived with a little scarf on it. Delightful!
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Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
Not gonna lie, this jigsaw puzzle was a bitch to put together, but the end result is rather lovely.
November 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Not gonna lie, this jigsaw puzzle was a bitch to put together, but the end result is rather lovely.
The Eternal Daughter
Miss Pym's Day Out
Judgement at Nuremberg
Wake Up Dead Man
Miss Pym's Day Out
Judgement at Nuremberg
Wake Up Dead Man
Post your favorite first-watches of November 🍿
November 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Eternal Daughter
Miss Pym's Day Out
Judgement at Nuremberg
Wake Up Dead Man
Miss Pym's Day Out
Judgement at Nuremberg
Wake Up Dead Man
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If you can’t make it to an independent bookshop to buy books for Christmas presents and have to buy online, buy them from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social. Free shipping ends tomorrow. uk.bookshop.org
Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookshops.
A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookshops.
uk.bookshop.org
November 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
If you can’t make it to an independent bookshop to buy books for Christmas presents and have to buy online, buy them from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social. Free shipping ends tomorrow. uk.bookshop.org
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On a Bourdain kick for a bit, reading the reissue of Les Halles Cookbook and watching the Myanmar episode of Parts Unknown where he's listening to people. Always brings me back to @meemalee.bsky.social 's piece about him after he died.
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
What Anthony Bourdain Meant for Cuisines Othered by So Many
“Here was someone who had made an effort to understand what was going on around him.”
london.eater.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On a Bourdain kick for a bit, reading the reissue of Les Halles Cookbook and watching the Myanmar episode of Parts Unknown where he's listening to people. Always brings me back to @meemalee.bsky.social 's piece about him after he died.
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
london.eater.com/2018/6/15/17...
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Dolphins
Monkeys
Road runner
Grey seals
Little egret
Dolphins
Monkeys
Road runner
Grey seals
Little egret
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Soprano Pippistrelle bats
Rabbits
Foxes
Water voles
Herons
(all in my local park)
Soprano Pippistrelle bats
Rabbits
Foxes
Water voles
Herons
(all in my local park)
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Pigeons
Wood pigeons
Collared doves
Stock doves
More pigeons
Pigeons
Wood pigeons
Collared doves
Stock doves
More pigeons
November 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild
Dolphins
Monkeys
Road runner
Grey seals
Little egret
Dolphins
Monkeys
Road runner
Grey seals
Little egret
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what the fuck
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
what the fuck
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Here’s my CHRISTMAS GIFT TIP. You can buy all Michael Palin’s books and DVDs and suchlike off his website, and he signs and dedicates the item for no extra charge. Don’t say I don’t give you nowt. (I did this for my dad, and he didn’t notice the autograph on his Ripping Yarns.) themichaelpalin.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Here’s my CHRISTMAS GIFT TIP. You can buy all Michael Palin’s books and DVDs and suchlike off his website, and he signs and dedicates the item for no extra charge. Don’t say I don’t give you nowt. (I did this for my dad, and he didn’t notice the autograph on his Ripping Yarns.) themichaelpalin.com
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European political scientists are blue in the face from constantly pointing out that accommodating the far right does not help centre-left parties win, and contributes to the rise of far-right parties. There's a mountain of data to support that.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
European political scientists are blue in the face from constantly pointing out that accommodating the far right does not help centre-left parties win, and contributes to the rise of far-right parties. There's a mountain of data to support that.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
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To quote Tony Benn
"The way a government treats refugees is very instructive because it shows how they would treat the rest of us if they could get away with it"
#R4Today
"The way a government treats refugees is very instructive because it shows how they would treat the rest of us if they could get away with it"
#R4Today
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
To quote Tony Benn
"The way a government treats refugees is very instructive because it shows how they would treat the rest of us if they could get away with it"
#R4Today
"The way a government treats refugees is very instructive because it shows how they would treat the rest of us if they could get away with it"
#R4Today
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
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I’m not a great political analyst, but I do feel Labour have made a tactical error by opting to be cunts.
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I’m not a great political analyst, but I do feel Labour have made a tactical error by opting to be cunts.
Just did an impulse purchase from @sirpaintalot.bsky.social because this made me laugh a lot. jimll.co.uk/products/you...
You Wouldn't - Tote Bag
Well you wouldn't, would you? 38 x 42 cm tote bag 100% organic cotton
jimll.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Just did an impulse purchase from @sirpaintalot.bsky.social because this made me laugh a lot. jimll.co.uk/products/you...
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when in doubt: movies 🧡
November 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
when in doubt: movies 🧡
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Coventry remembers 14 November 1940 #CoventryBlitz
The most concentrated attack on a British city during WWII saw over 500 people killed and 800 injured. 4000 homes were destroyed, along with one-quarter of the city’s factories, and the medieval cathedral of St Michael's.
The most concentrated attack on a British city during WWII saw over 500 people killed and 800 injured. 4000 homes were destroyed, along with one-quarter of the city’s factories, and the medieval cathedral of St Michael's.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Coventry remembers 14 November 1940 #CoventryBlitz
The most concentrated attack on a British city during WWII saw over 500 people killed and 800 injured. 4000 homes were destroyed, along with one-quarter of the city’s factories, and the medieval cathedral of St Michael's.
The most concentrated attack on a British city during WWII saw over 500 people killed and 800 injured. 4000 homes were destroyed, along with one-quarter of the city’s factories, and the medieval cathedral of St Michael's.
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Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
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Your semi regular reminder to not buy Cathedral City cheese. Other cheddars are available, and superior in some cases.
#cheesereminders
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
#cheesereminders
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
Davidstow Cathedral City cheese firm pollution fine
Cathedral City manufacturer Dairy Crest has admitted polluting the local area over five years.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Your semi regular reminder to not buy Cathedral City cheese. Other cheddars are available, and superior in some cases.
#cheesereminders
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
#cheesereminders
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
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It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk