Ratae Guy - it's a Leicester thing
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Lost half a kilo this week. Going to eat cake to celebrate. I know!
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Lost half a kilo this week. Going to eat cake to celebrate. I know!
Lovely to have a visit from my youngest today. Couldn't be more proud of this man.
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lovely to have a visit from my youngest today. Couldn't be more proud of this man.
Farage and Trump coordinated attack on the BBC. Because neither want a free questioning press. The judiciary will be next. I've never had more contempt than for those two people in my life.
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Farage and Trump coordinated attack on the BBC. Because neither want a free questioning press. The judiciary will be next. I've never had more contempt than for those two people in my life.
At the beautiful British pub.
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
At the beautiful British pub.
Like butter wouldn't melt
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Like butter wouldn't melt
Been to see this fella.
November 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Been to see this fella.
Ist of November. 13 degrees and sunny. Out in shorts then. Obviously.
November 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Ist of November. 13 degrees and sunny. Out in shorts then. Obviously.
I'm not exactly a trick or treat fan. I can come out of hiding now.
October 31, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I'm not exactly a trick or treat fan. I can come out of hiding now.
Autumn displays the most British view of landscapes.
October 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Autumn displays the most British view of landscapes.
Taking a day off from questioning Reformers on social media. It's pretty much a waste of time anyway.
October 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Taking a day off from questioning Reformers on social media. It's pretty much a waste of time anyway.
I'm at what is possibly the prettiest restaurant in Leicester. Herb vegetarian Indian.
October 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I'm at what is possibly the prettiest restaurant in Leicester. Herb vegetarian Indian.
I've never been as worried about the state of my country. Or perhaps more accurately where the country may be heading. I'd always hoped we would be decent at the core. But boy, this hope is being tested right now.
October 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I've never been as worried about the state of my country. Or perhaps more accurately where the country may be heading. I'd always hoped we would be decent at the core. But boy, this hope is being tested right now.
My new door stop Aoife the heifer.
October 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
My new door stop Aoife the heifer.
Vertical cat take off
October 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Vertical cat take off
After being contacted out of the blue. I have discovered a new fourth cousin. I have four cousins i rarely contact. No idea why I'm so happy to find one who I share a great, great, great grandad with.
October 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
After being contacted out of the blue. I have discovered a new fourth cousin. I have four cousins i rarely contact. No idea why I'm so happy to find one who I share a great, great, great grandad with.
It's a hard knock life
October 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It's a hard knock life
Ok. I give in. Not wearing shorts today.
October 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Ok. I give in. Not wearing shorts today.
My cat is having a little pedicure next to me.
October 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
My cat is having a little pedicure next to me.
I've been quoted in an advert for a local history magazine. Uncredited but still as much fame as I want in life.
September 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I've been quoted in an advert for a local history magazine. Uncredited but still as much fame as I want in life.
Both my boys called me today for a general catch up chat. This makes me happy.
September 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Both my boys called me today for a general catch up chat. This makes me happy.
Me and my best friend. Look at those paws.
September 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Me and my best friend. Look at those paws.
Attempted to make laksa today for the first time. All from scratch. Wow, what flavours. Maybe my new fave thing.
September 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Attempted to make laksa today for the first time. All from scratch. Wow, what flavours. Maybe my new fave thing.
Pink square doughnuts. Say what?
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Pink square doughnuts. Say what?
Dentist today to replace a filling that came out. Not exactly my favourite thing in the world.
Why can't we have a third set of teeth at about 40 or 50 years old?
Who can I pitch this idea to?
Why can't we have a third set of teeth at about 40 or 50 years old?
Who can I pitch this idea to?
September 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Dentist today to replace a filling that came out. Not exactly my favourite thing in the world.
Why can't we have a third set of teeth at about 40 or 50 years old?
Who can I pitch this idea to?
Why can't we have a third set of teeth at about 40 or 50 years old?
Who can I pitch this idea to?
Lavender cut back. Fir trees trimmed. About ready for winter now.
September 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Lavender cut back. Fir trees trimmed. About ready for winter now.