Southern Softy
@southernsofty.bsky.social
Normal bloke who's managed to retire and now enjoys family and holidays. Definitely centre left politics.
Buy? I wrote my own many years ago. Maybe I should have marketed it?
October 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Buy? I wrote my own many years ago. Maybe I should have marketed it?
Around 8 years ago my IT boss tried to tell me Advanced Automation could do many of our requests. A lengthy call where I explained users couldn't even complete a templated form meant automation had no chance. I was less than polite and probably very sarcastic.
September 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Around 8 years ago my IT boss tried to tell me Advanced Automation could do many of our requests. A lengthy call where I explained users couldn't even complete a templated form meant automation had no chance. I was less than polite and probably very sarcastic.
Dropped my passport once. Went to local plod so told me if handed in they would destroy it for security reasons. Ridiculous when I could reclaim it and prove it's mine by matching the photo. Luckily a good Samaritan found & returned it.
August 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Dropped my passport once. Went to local plod so told me if handed in they would destroy it for security reasons. Ridiculous when I could reclaim it and prove it's mine by matching the photo. Luckily a good Samaritan found & returned it.
My former company did "lunch & learn" bollocks. Obviously I remained ignorant and lunched but didn't learn because I didn't attend their sessions.
August 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My former company did "lunch & learn" bollocks. Obviously I remained ignorant and lunched but didn't learn because I didn't attend their sessions.
Regardless? My MP is the cockwomble 30p Lee, whose part wants to reopen coal mines. I can't see he would have any thoughts of supporting your campaign, not unless maybe you could send him a new recipe for feeding kids for a fiver a month?
August 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Regardless? My MP is the cockwomble 30p Lee, whose part wants to reopen coal mines. I can't see he would have any thoughts of supporting your campaign, not unless maybe you could send him a new recipe for feeding kids for a fiver a month?
Clothing manufacturers are notoriously poor at getting sizing consistent, but, here's the thing, for health checks your waist is midway between the top of your pelvis and your lowest rib. I call that my belly, and it's way bigger than my trouser size!
July 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Clothing manufacturers are notoriously poor at getting sizing consistent, but, here's the thing, for health checks your waist is midway between the top of your pelvis and your lowest rib. I call that my belly, and it's way bigger than my trouser size!
I can't stand curry (or Chinese food) but my missus likes it, and prefers the sauce to the meat. Purveyors of such food will struggle to meet both your and my wife's requirements 🤣
July 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I can't stand curry (or Chinese food) but my missus likes it, and prefers the sauce to the meat. Purveyors of such food will struggle to meet both your and my wife's requirements 🤣
Lee Anderson: never knowingly on the right side of an argument
July 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Lee Anderson: never knowingly on the right side of an argument
I used a genuine photo taken from my back garden then had people tell me it was fabricated. Their loss; my glorious view.
July 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I used a genuine photo taken from my back garden then had people tell me it was fabricated. Their loss; my glorious view.
40+ years in IT, many in support. Couldn't agree more. Keep things ticking over, you're just going your job. Fix a complete balls up that your team created, you're a bloody hero. Every, single, time!
July 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
40+ years in IT, many in support. Couldn't agree more. Keep things ticking over, you're just going your job. Fix a complete balls up that your team created, you're a bloody hero. Every, single, time!
Trump is such a great strategist... that's why he gave Iran 2 weeks notice of a "possible" attack so they could move their uranium to somewhere safe.
If Trump had shit for brains his IQ would go up.
If Trump had shit for brains his IQ would go up.
June 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Trump is such a great strategist... that's why he gave Iran 2 weeks notice of a "possible" attack so they could move their uranium to somewhere safe.
If Trump had shit for brains his IQ would go up.
If Trump had shit for brains his IQ would go up.
Do it. Can't recommend a Cocker Spaniel enough, but any gun did would be good. Gentle, loyal, friendly. I
June 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Do it. Can't recommend a Cocker Spaniel enough, but any gun did would be good. Gentle, loyal, friendly. I
Hope her surname is Nomez
May 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Hope her surname is Nomez
Get a phone with wireless charging. If necessary add magsafe ring. Buy magsafe battery pack (or two). Problem solved.
May 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Get a phone with wireless charging. If necessary add magsafe ring. Buy magsafe battery pack (or two). Problem solved.
Had there ever, EVER, been such a petty, childish, insecure bully installed in any position of power in a democracy?
May 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Had there ever, EVER, been such a petty, childish, insecure bully installed in any position of power in a democracy?
A radioactive isotope would be more appropriate for that Putin apologist.
May 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A radioactive isotope would be more appropriate for that Putin apologist.
We could, if the media stopped fawning over him!
April 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We could, if the media stopped fawning over him!
Did Rubio pop his head out if Donold's arse to make that statement?
April 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Did Rubio pop his head out if Donold's arse to make that statement?
The thing is, there are some (many?) who will think this funny and agree with her - that's what a decent society is up against.
April 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The thing is, there are some (many?) who will think this funny and agree with her - that's what a decent society is up against.
Reposted by Southern Softy
Things have changed A LOT since Labour published it's manifesto.
America is no longer a trusted ally.
It's clearly in our best interests to #RejoinEU
If they don't change tac then we'll vote tactically to get them OUT and @libdems.org.uk and TheGreenParty IN!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
America is no longer a trusted ally.
It's clearly in our best interests to #RejoinEU
If they don't change tac then we'll vote tactically to get them OUT and @libdems.org.uk and TheGreenParty IN!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
I want the government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should Rejoin the European Union.
petition.parliament.uk
April 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Things have changed A LOT since Labour published it's manifesto.
America is no longer a trusted ally.
It's clearly in our best interests to #RejoinEU
If they don't change tac then we'll vote tactically to get them OUT and @libdems.org.uk and TheGreenParty IN!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
America is no longer a trusted ally.
It's clearly in our best interests to #RejoinEU
If they don't change tac then we'll vote tactically to get them OUT and @libdems.org.uk and TheGreenParty IN!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
We topped up my wife's NICs without too much hassle (by government standards). Biggest hassle was getting through to HMRC on the phone, then had to phone another office to get details of what was due before calling HMRC again to arrange the payments.
January 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We topped up my wife's NICs without too much hassle (by government standards). Biggest hassle was getting through to HMRC on the phone, then had to phone another office to get details of what was due before calling HMRC again to arrange the payments.
Your husband is an idiot!
January 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Your husband is an idiot!