Ronnie Gill
@ronniegill.bsky.social
Not a North East newspaper. Old and feeling it
Eldest was b. 1940, so yes. The other marker is that the Travelling Wilburys were aging rockers, and the oldest of them was Orbison at 52, youngest, Petty at 37. So I outstrip the lot.
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Eldest was b. 1940, so yes. The other marker is that the Travelling Wilburys were aging rockers, and the oldest of them was Orbison at 52, youngest, Petty at 37. So I outstrip the lot.
I reckon they’d have been the best of mates.
December 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I reckon they’d have been the best of mates.
“Put me next to a mirror, get the ‘Hitler after a stroke’ look.”
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“Put me next to a mirror, get the ‘Hitler after a stroke’ look.”
100%. Disabled keyholder here, have absolutely no issue with this. Despise the mentality and entrenched behaviour that makes it a necessary measure, and in the face of that mentality, it’s a win of sorts, but it shouldn’t be a fight to go the toilet. People need to be better
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
100%. Disabled keyholder here, have absolutely no issue with this. Despise the mentality and entrenched behaviour that makes it a necessary measure, and in the face of that mentality, it’s a win of sorts, but it shouldn’t be a fight to go the toilet. People need to be better
Non-trans keyholder through disability here. You’re doing great work. Accessible, fuss-free available toilets should be a right for all and if this upsets a section of society, then that problem is just one more in their column, if they weren’t such a horror it wouldn’t be necessary.
December 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Non-trans keyholder through disability here. You’re doing great work. Accessible, fuss-free available toilets should be a right for all and if this upsets a section of society, then that problem is just one more in their column, if they weren’t such a horror it wouldn’t be necessary.
My two doing the Chris Rea thing same day from their educational seats, pick-up by elder of younger en route. We’re paying the petrol…
December 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
My two doing the Chris Rea thing same day from their educational seats, pick-up by elder of younger en route. We’re paying the petrol…
As a key holder for disability reasons (we’re both Crohnies IIRC, Shiv) I am wholeheartedly behind this while also despairing and despising the prevalent attitude that makes this step necessary. I hope it reduces the anxiety that these bastards foment, and see it as a blow against them.
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
As a key holder for disability reasons (we’re both Crohnies IIRC, Shiv) I am wholeheartedly behind this while also despairing and despising the prevalent attitude that makes this step necessary. I hope it reduces the anxiety that these bastards foment, and see it as a blow against them.
Top notch, Hass. Like it should have always been there
December 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Top notch, Hass. Like it should have always been there
8.5 for me there, a PB
December 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
8.5 for me there, a PB
Remove the World Cup and the Olympics now. They aren’t fit to hold them
December 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Remove the World Cup and the Olympics now. They aren’t fit to hold them
The planned crime dream escape. Through the port before the crime is uncovered, ideally landed clear before any alert can go out. That’s how Andy will get his titles back - 7 murders, the entire succession above him taken out, assumes the regnal name Jeffrey.
December 6, 2025 at 5:57 AM
The planned crime dream escape. Through the port before the crime is uncovered, ideally landed clear before any alert can go out. That’s how Andy will get his titles back - 7 murders, the entire succession above him taken out, assumes the regnal name Jeffrey.
“Thin jacket” (remembering my old man’s stance in such a situation)
December 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“Thin jacket” (remembering my old man’s stance in such a situation)
Predictive text has become the bane of a lot of existence. It sees bitters and fills in the extra which it will force in if you press space next. Predictive zugzwang.
December 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Predictive text has become the bane of a lot of existence. It sees bitters and fills in the extra which it will force in if you press space next. Predictive zugzwang.
Can almost smell that through the screen, Hass. Top quality, enjoy.
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Can almost smell that through the screen, Hass. Top quality, enjoy.
Of all the sports you could use to illustrate this crutch-kicking decision, they picked the one that is so manageable you can play it into your dotage. Even then it won’t be easy for him but there’s a huge social aspect to the game.
Apparently he should be on a sofa, moping, which is not PIP’s goal
Apparently he should be on a sofa, moping, which is not PIP’s goal
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Of all the sports you could use to illustrate this crutch-kicking decision, they picked the one that is so manageable you can play it into your dotage. Even then it won’t be easy for him but there’s a huge social aspect to the game.
Apparently he should be on a sofa, moping, which is not PIP’s goal
Apparently he should be on a sofa, moping, which is not PIP’s goal
Iscuminlikeaghost Town
December 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Iscuminlikeaghost Town
I like how there’s a two-hour misery break to put together some sandwiches and pickles and crack a few nuts before you get your second infusion of Walford festive tragedy. The BBC recognising the sedative effects of carbohydrates - “you can’t have an hour’s misery unbroken. That’s at 10:15.”
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I like how there’s a two-hour misery break to put together some sandwiches and pickles and crack a few nuts before you get your second infusion of Walford festive tragedy. The BBC recognising the sedative effects of carbohydrates - “you can’t have an hour’s misery unbroken. That’s at 10:15.”
Go well, Hass, it looks like you’ve made a great start
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Go well, Hass, it looks like you’ve made a great start
Guaranteed pensioner-filled sit down room. The twirlies show us the way and one day we will fill their shoes. Just not today.
Italian Weegies? They know their way about a fish.
Italian Weegies? They know their way about a fish.
November 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Guaranteed pensioner-filled sit down room. The twirlies show us the way and one day we will fill their shoes. Just not today.
Italian Weegies? They know their way about a fish.
Italian Weegies? They know their way about a fish.
Proper winter fare, WP.
Would swap it all for a cold one on a summer cricket terrace, though.
Would swap it all for a cold one on a summer cricket terrace, though.
November 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Proper winter fare, WP.
Would swap it all for a cold one on a summer cricket terrace, though.
Would swap it all for a cold one on a summer cricket terrace, though.
As someone who carries an accessible toilet key through disability, I am 100% behind this as we live in a society that sadly can’t behave. If it makes your life less fraught, I’m all for it.
The non-disabled anti-trans bastards need to have their wings clipped. Until that happens, we shut them off.
The non-disabled anti-trans bastards need to have their wings clipped. Until that happens, we shut them off.
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
As someone who carries an accessible toilet key through disability, I am 100% behind this as we live in a society that sadly can’t behave. If it makes your life less fraught, I’m all for it.
The non-disabled anti-trans bastards need to have their wings clipped. Until that happens, we shut them off.
The non-disabled anti-trans bastards need to have their wings clipped. Until that happens, we shut them off.
Looks like he thought it was a good idea, though
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Looks like he thought it was a good idea, though