steve
@steve.farrugia.uk
spurs fan. podcast fiend. build apps for news and mags.
that’s not very green ally of you
November 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
that’s not very green ally of you
Used to work on the Waitrose meat counter when I was 16-18yo. Wrapped up a whole fillet of beef, maybe about £80 worth, and the bloke walked straight out the door.
November 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Used to work on the Waitrose meat counter when I was 16-18yo. Wrapped up a whole fillet of beef, maybe about £80 worth, and the bloke walked straight out the door.
Was having a few beers in the next town over, about 3 miles away. Delightfully made the last train for my one-stop journey. Except the last train doesn’t stop at the first 3 stations. Saw my bedroom window as we went past. Had a lovely 5 mile walk home.
November 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Was having a few beers in the next town over, about 3 miles away. Delightfully made the last train for my one-stop journey. Except the last train doesn’t stop at the first 3 stations. Saw my bedroom window as we went past. Had a lovely 5 mile walk home.
Lost a bit of a middle finger recently to a crinkle cutter.
November 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Lost a bit of a middle finger recently to a crinkle cutter.
you’d think he’d chat less of it then
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
you’d think he’d chat less of it then
got to get to the weetabix before it dries
September 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
got to get to the weetabix before it dries
When looking at the books in a charity shop, I now automatically filter out anything but smaller paperbacks. The standard size paperback can get fucked.
September 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
When looking at the books in a charity shop, I now automatically filter out anything but smaller paperbacks. The standard size paperback can get fucked.
For sure - not sure my wife would have gone back to work even if we could afford it, but the option would be nice.
July 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
For sure - not sure my wife would have gone back to work even if we could afford it, but the option would be nice.
OR you don’t work because you can’t afford the childcare
July 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
OR you don’t work because you can’t afford the childcare
is it possible to cheap out on a release clause?
July 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
is it possible to cheap out on a release clause?
pretty well documented that marinakis is a crook
July 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
pretty well documented that marinakis is a crook
There’s proper Guinness taps at WHL. Can’t speak for the quality of the pour, but the facilities are there.
July 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
There’s proper Guinness taps at WHL. Can’t speak for the quality of the pour, but the facilities are there.
* at Trinity Mirror ~10 years ago.
July 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
* at Trinity Mirror ~10 years ago.
I remember hearing the Tetris story while working there. Just a bizarre sequence of events.
July 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I remember hearing the Tetris story while working there. Just a bizarre sequence of events.
I can’t get over seeing Cole Palmer shaking President Donald Trump’s hand.
July 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I can’t get over seeing Cole Palmer shaking President Donald Trump’s hand.
Take the photo then search the title/author on the photos app. Surprisingly effective.
July 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Take the photo then search the title/author on the photos app. Surprisingly effective.
Not yet, though I believe it’s going to be introduced soon. I think Covid may have put a large cohort of children at risk as they haven’t gained immunity the old fashioned way.
July 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Not yet, though I believe it’s going to be introduced soon. I think Covid may have put a large cohort of children at risk as they haven’t gained immunity the old fashioned way.