Ross McGinnes
@rossmcginnes.bsky.social
Word wrangler at BBC Sport. “Local celebrity” - Hindustan Times. Tranmere Rovers sufferer.
And, as a Brucey Bonus, my son pretty much conquered his fear of dogs (after a few off-lead local incidents) thanks to these two. Tony, the unit, is a Staffy/British Bulldog cross. Emma the farmer rightly described him as a “cuddle monster” ❤️
July 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
And, as a Brucey Bonus, my son pretty much conquered his fear of dogs (after a few off-lead local incidents) thanks to these two. Tony, the unit, is a Staffy/British Bulldog cross. Emma the farmer rightly described him as a “cuddle monster” ❤️
Did I mention the awesome goats? Turns out the goat meat we buy from the butcher in town comes from here. The best husbandry. Lovely farm and lovely people. Though may give goat curry a miss for a while having bonded.
July 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Did I mention the awesome goats? Turns out the goat meat we buy from the butcher in town comes from here. The best husbandry. Lovely farm and lovely people. Though may give goat curry a miss for a while having bonded.
Not all geese are narky fuckers - these were ace! They need to teach the Hebden Bridge ones some manners.
July 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Not all geese are narky fuckers - these were ace! They need to teach the Hebden Bridge ones some manners.
Chickens love yoghurt. Who knew?
July 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Chickens love yoghurt. Who knew?
Same thing with Siri, Apple Music and Sonos which are conspiring against me.
“Siri, play Champagne Supernova.”
“Playing Champagne Supernova and similar songs from Apple Music.”
[Siri plays something by The Twang]
“Siri, play Champagne Supernova.”
“Playing Champagne Supernova and similar songs from Apple Music.”
[Siri plays something by The Twang]
July 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Same thing with Siri, Apple Music and Sonos which are conspiring against me.
“Siri, play Champagne Supernova.”
“Playing Champagne Supernova and similar songs from Apple Music.”
[Siri plays something by The Twang]
“Siri, play Champagne Supernova.”
“Playing Champagne Supernova and similar songs from Apple Music.”
[Siri plays something by The Twang]
(Slightly darker beans - Branston, obvs - than usual because of curry powder, ketchup and Encona hot pepper sauce.)
July 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
(Slightly darker beans - Branston, obvs - than usual because of curry powder, ketchup and Encona hot pepper sauce.)
Black helmet, carries a lightsaber - can’t be many in Mansfield.
July 19, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Black helmet, carries a lightsaber - can’t be many in Mansfield.
Girl at the disco wearing generic gym gear comes up to son.
“Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“A man from a 1990s music video. Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“Sporty Spice.”
“Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“A man from a 1990s music video. Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“Sporty Spice.”
July 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Girl at the disco wearing generic gym gear comes up to son.
“Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“A man from a 1990s music video. Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“Sporty Spice.”
“Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“A man from a 1990s music video. Who are YOU supposed to be?”
“Sporty Spice.”
I want to know about your two-day tour, Evan. [pulls up chair]
July 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I want to know about your two-day tour, Evan. [pulls up chair]