Mark Polson
@theactualpolson.bsky.social
Chief exec of the lang cat, guitar nerd, other things. Views are yours, shortly.
Hello Dublin, you’re looking a lot less battered than I expected. Reckon there must have been a hell of a clean-up over the weekend.
January 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Hello Dublin, you’re looking a lot less battered than I expected. Reckon there must have been a hell of a clean-up over the weekend.
Let the word ring forth from this day: I have Fixed The Coffee Machine. Not sure I’ve ever achieved anything greater.
January 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Let the word ring forth from this day: I have Fixed The Coffee Machine. Not sure I’ve ever achieved anything greater.
Already pretty frisky in #Edinburgh. #StormÉowyn is cracking its knuckles and warming up
January 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Already pretty frisky in #Edinburgh. #StormÉowyn is cracking its knuckles and warming up
My roast chicken > your roast chicken.
January 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My roast chicken > your roast chicken.
#hotelview very poor start to the year.
January 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#hotelview very poor start to the year.
There are those who say you shouldn’t have anything to drink when you have a houseful of 13-year old lads for a sleepover. I say it is the **only** way I am getting through this. Slainte.
January 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
There are those who say you shouldn’t have anything to drink when you have a houseful of 13-year old lads for a sleepover. I say it is the **only** way I am getting through this. Slainte.
There is going to be pork belly biryani soon. It may not be authentic but it will be tasty. First serving 7pm, second 9pm, tables back by 10.30 please.
January 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
There is going to be pork belly biryani soon. It may not be authentic but it will be tasty. First serving 7pm, second 9pm, tables back by 10.30 please.
I am drinking alcohol-free ‘gin’ and tonic and a) it’s really nice and b) I’m not sure what’s become of my life. Pentire Coastal and Fever Tree Aromatic is a genuinely nice drink.
December 23, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I am drinking alcohol-free ‘gin’ and tonic and a) it’s really nice and b) I’m not sure what’s become of my life. Pentire Coastal and Fever Tree Aromatic is a genuinely nice drink.
right, that'll do. Unfucked around with Old Fashioned is operational. Merry Christmas you filthy animals.
December 20, 2024 at 6:08 PM
right, that'll do. Unfucked around with Old Fashioned is operational. Merry Christmas you filthy animals.
Alright then. If you must. It’s time.
December 13, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Alright then. If you must. It’s time.
There are worse places to be. #Edinburgh
December 12, 2024 at 1:18 AM
There are worse places to be. #Edinburgh
Got to be content with my lot in life I suppose.
November 28, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Got to be content with my lot in life I suppose.
The dog, an actual Labrador with heritage from actual Canada is refusing point blank to go out in this. Not even for a pish let alone a walk. #YaBigJessie #StormBert
November 23, 2024 at 10:15 AM
The dog, an actual Labrador with heritage from actual Canada is refusing point blank to go out in this. Not even for a pish let alone a walk. #YaBigJessie #StormBert
@theguardian.com new style of live blog: 3/10 needs work.
November 22, 2024 at 1:33 PM
@theguardian.com new style of live blog: 3/10 needs work.
felt cute might demolish later
November 14, 2024 at 9:12 AM
felt cute might demolish later
October 3, 2024 at 6:27 AM
And I got to do it with these awesome souls and alongside a bunch of other great bands. #SustainabilityRocks was quite the night. Can't believe we came out on top.
September 27, 2024 at 10:34 AM
And I got to do it with these awesome souls and alongside a bunch of other great bands. #SustainabilityRocks was quite the night. Can't believe we came out on top.
Never thought I'd ever get to play the 100 Club but last night was the night. What an experience.
September 27, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Never thought I'd ever get to play the 100 Club but last night was the night. What an experience.
Main character moment
September 18, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Main character moment
For all its faults…
September 15, 2024 at 9:03 AM
For all its faults…
My home for the weekend. What proportion of these will come to life at night and try to kill me? I guess we’ll find out.
September 13, 2024 at 8:37 PM
My home for the weekend. What proportion of these will come to life at night and try to kill me? I guess we’ll find out.
There is going to be beer. Quite a lot of it.
September 8, 2024 at 12:30 PM
There is going to be beer. Quite a lot of it.