Toby Atkin-Wright
@toby.atkin-wright.com
I live near the sea in St Andrews, Scotland.
There is a Fife Property liveried car in the drive next door and I can hear a voice in their back garden describing the property. I think the solicitor is making a video tour.
June 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
There is a Fife Property liveried car in the drive next door and I can hear a voice in their back garden describing the property. I think the solicitor is making a video tour.
My new kettle arrived today. Which is good as the old one only boiled if I weighed down the switch with a heavy spoon. 🥄
April 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My new kettle arrived today. Which is good as the old one only boiled if I weighed down the switch with a heavy spoon. 🥄
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New titles springing from the bookshop shelves like new leaves... www.samreadbooks.co.uk
April 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
New titles springing from the bookshop shelves like new leaves... www.samreadbooks.co.uk
1972, the year I was born.
1972 day streak in Duolingo.
1972 day streak in Duolingo.
April 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
1972, the year I was born.
1972 day streak in Duolingo.
1972 day streak in Duolingo.
Listening to Iron Maiden this evening. I think this is the finest modern-era Maiden album, with the worst cover art.
March 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Listening to Iron Maiden this evening. I think this is the finest modern-era Maiden album, with the worst cover art.
New glasses today. Very similar to the old ones. Picked them up from Govans on South St, then had an early tea with Kate at the Oriental House.
I read recently that Chinese restaurants in the UK are in decline which saddens me as it’s my favourite cuisine for a meal out.
I read recently that Chinese restaurants in the UK are in decline which saddens me as it’s my favourite cuisine for a meal out.
March 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
New glasses today. Very similar to the old ones. Picked them up from Govans on South St, then had an early tea with Kate at the Oriental House.
I read recently that Chinese restaurants in the UK are in decline which saddens me as it’s my favourite cuisine for a meal out.
I read recently that Chinese restaurants in the UK are in decline which saddens me as it’s my favourite cuisine for a meal out.
I was recently reading a 1992 novel by Elizabeth George and a character shortened Land Rover to Rover.
I watched the 1998 film Wild Things at the weekend and a character referred to a Range Rover as a Rover.
Is that a thing? It sounds so jarring.
I watched the 1998 film Wild Things at the weekend and a character referred to a Range Rover as a Rover.
Is that a thing? It sounds so jarring.
March 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I was recently reading a 1992 novel by Elizabeth George and a character shortened Land Rover to Rover.
I watched the 1998 film Wild Things at the weekend and a character referred to a Range Rover as a Rover.
Is that a thing? It sounds so jarring.
I watched the 1998 film Wild Things at the weekend and a character referred to a Range Rover as a Rover.
Is that a thing? It sounds so jarring.
Another mystery box from Cult Pens. This time the premium item was a Graf von Faber-Castell Bentley in blue with a medium nib.
May 14, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Another mystery box from Cult Pens. This time the premium item was a Graf von Faber-Castell Bentley in blue with a medium nib.
New pen. A Wingback fountain pen in brass with an extra bold nib. Some time last year I signed up for its Kickstarter and the pen arrived at the end of last week. Feels pleasantly solid, lays an indulgent amount of ink on the page, and smells suitably brassy. wingback.co.uk/collections/...
February 6, 2024 at 5:18 PM
New pen. A Wingback fountain pen in brass with an extra bold nib. Some time last year I signed up for its Kickstarter and the pen arrived at the end of last week. Feels pleasantly solid, lays an indulgent amount of ink on the page, and smells suitably brassy. wingback.co.uk/collections/...
This is apparently the list of songs I’ve listened to most often this year, but I guess it is standalone songs and doesn’t include listens to whole albums.
Anyway, it is clear to me that Don’t Kill the Whale, Freewill, and Richard IX may be the finest songs by their respective bands.
Anyway, it is clear to me that Don’t Kill the Whale, Freewill, and Richard IX may be the finest songs by their respective bands.
December 1, 2023 at 12:13 AM
This is apparently the list of songs I’ve listened to most often this year, but I guess it is standalone songs and doesn’t include listens to whole albums.
Anyway, it is clear to me that Don’t Kill the Whale, Freewill, and Richard IX may be the finest songs by their respective bands.
Anyway, it is clear to me that Don’t Kill the Whale, Freewill, and Richard IX may be the finest songs by their respective bands.
Apple Music tells me that I listened to a lot of Yes this year.
I know. I was there listening to it.
I know. I was there listening to it.
November 30, 2023 at 12:06 AM
Apple Music tells me that I listened to a lot of Yes this year.
I know. I was there listening to it.
I know. I was there listening to it.
In Dundee for a few days this week. We have some team meetings.
Here are @qidane.bsky.social and me in the Howff with work behind us.
Here are @qidane.bsky.social and me in the Howff with work behind us.
November 6, 2023 at 3:11 PM
In Dundee for a few days this week. We have some team meetings.
Here are @qidane.bsky.social and me in the Howff with work behind us.
Here are @qidane.bsky.social and me in the Howff with work behind us.
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British Library suffering major technology outage after cyber-attack www.theguardian.com/books/2023/o...
British Library suffering major technology outage after cyber-attack
Access to the website and services at its sites in London and Yorkshire are unavailable, the library said
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October 31, 2023 at 7:36 PM
British Library suffering major technology outage after cyber-attack www.theguardian.com/books/2023/o...
The Beetle failed its MOT today in what I can only assume is an expensive manner. Hoping it will be fixed and retested by @echodarkly.bsky.social’s next driving lesson on Friday.
October 31, 2023 at 7:39 PM
The Beetle failed its MOT today in what I can only assume is an expensive manner. Hoping it will be fixed and retested by @echodarkly.bsky.social’s next driving lesson on Friday.
@echodarkly.bsky.social carved the annual pumpkin, which we put out on a moonlit night.
October 31, 2023 at 7:33 PM
@echodarkly.bsky.social carved the annual pumpkin, which we put out on a moonlit night.
I’ve been using a pocket sized Filofax as a wallet for perhaps fifteen years now. It has been getting a bit scruffy so it’s time for a new one. I chose a personal compact to replace it.
My favourite pen to use in my Filofax is a Parker Sonnet ballpoint. This one has a red Chinese Lacque finish.
My favourite pen to use in my Filofax is a Parker Sonnet ballpoint. This one has a red Chinese Lacque finish.
October 30, 2023 at 2:20 PM
I’ve been using a pocket sized Filofax as a wallet for perhaps fifteen years now. It has been getting a bit scruffy so it’s time for a new one. I chose a personal compact to replace it.
My favourite pen to use in my Filofax is a Parker Sonnet ballpoint. This one has a red Chinese Lacque finish.
My favourite pen to use in my Filofax is a Parker Sonnet ballpoint. This one has a red Chinese Lacque finish.
I did the narration for one of work’s seasonal scary stories, sourced from the newspaper archive.
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October 27, 2023 at 1:49 PM
I did the narration for one of work’s seasonal scary stories, sourced from the newspaper archive.
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Its been a big news week for us - after a year of uncertainty, Will and I took the helm of @samreadbookseller.bsky.social, so Elaine can finally enjoy retirement!
Tonight, join us online in celebrating the brilliant, groundbreaking Moving Mountains anthology.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2388217...
Tonight, join us online in celebrating the brilliant, groundbreaking Moving Mountains anthology.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2388217...
Historic bookshop in the Lake District comes under new ownership
A HISTORIC independent bookshop in the Lake District is celebrating coming under a new ownership.
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October 27, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Its been a big news week for us - after a year of uncertainty, Will and I took the helm of @samreadbookseller.bsky.social, so Elaine can finally enjoy retirement!
Tonight, join us online in celebrating the brilliant, groundbreaking Moving Mountains anthology.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2388217...
Tonight, join us online in celebrating the brilliant, groundbreaking Moving Mountains anthology.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2388217...
October is a good time for buying cheap horror films on iTunes. I’m particularly fond of Italian giallos and horrors.
October 24, 2023 at 9:10 PM
October is a good time for buying cheap horror films on iTunes. I’m particularly fond of Italian giallos and horrors.
Hurrah. We have a bookshop in the family! www.thebookseller.com/news/smith-a...
Smith and Atkin take over Sam Read Bookshop
Grasmere’s independent bookshop Sam Read has passed into the ownership of Will Smith and Polly Atkin following the retirement of Elaine Nelson, who succeeded Margaret and Dan Hughes on their retirem...
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October 24, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Hurrah. We have a bookshop in the family! www.thebookseller.com/news/smith-a...
I like books. I like buying books.
I like bookshops. Maybe I should buy a bookshop? Not a whole bookshop; that would be a lot to think about. But a bit of a bookshop.
I like bookshops. Maybe I should buy a bookshop? Not a whole bookshop; that would be a lot to think about. But a bit of a bookshop.
October 23, 2023 at 2:09 PM
I like books. I like buying books.
I like bookshops. Maybe I should buy a bookshop? Not a whole bookshop; that would be a lot to think about. But a bit of a bookshop.
I like bookshops. Maybe I should buy a bookshop? Not a whole bookshop; that would be a lot to think about. But a bit of a bookshop.
I bought a new Stanley toolbox last month and there was an associated offer on their web site for a free ratchet set. It arrived this morning.
My use of tools is mainly tech and household stuff. I’m not sure the little ratchet will offer any advantage. But I’ll find some use for it.
My use of tools is mainly tech and household stuff. I’m not sure the little ratchet will offer any advantage. But I’ll find some use for it.
October 21, 2023 at 2:17 PM
I bought a new Stanley toolbox last month and there was an associated offer on their web site for a free ratchet set. It arrived this morning.
My use of tools is mainly tech and household stuff. I’m not sure the little ratchet will offer any advantage. But I’ll find some use for it.
My use of tools is mainly tech and household stuff. I’m not sure the little ratchet will offer any advantage. But I’ll find some use for it.
The weather seems calmer today but I am feeling the effects of the storm as Tesco cancelled this morning’s grocery delivery.
I guess I’ll have to go to an actual shop instead. I’m not fond of activities that involve being in the presence of Other People.
I guess I’ll have to go to an actual shop instead. I’m not fond of activities that involve being in the presence of Other People.
October 21, 2023 at 12:17 PM
The weather seems calmer today but I am feeling the effects of the storm as Tesco cancelled this morning’s grocery delivery.
I guess I’ll have to go to an actual shop instead. I’m not fond of activities that involve being in the presence of Other People.
I guess I’ll have to go to an actual shop instead. I’m not fond of activities that involve being in the presence of Other People.
I’m giving kagi.com a go as a search engine. I’ve been using Bing for a few years now, mainly because it isn’t Google, but I finally got fed up with the atrocious content of the sponsored results and all the page clutter.
I’m happy to pay for a service as long as I never need to see an ad.
I’m happy to pay for a service as long as I never need to see an ad.
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October 19, 2023 at 1:51 PM
I’m giving kagi.com a go as a search engine. I’ve been using Bing for a few years now, mainly because it isn’t Google, but I finally got fed up with the atrocious content of the sponsored results and all the page clutter.
I’m happy to pay for a service as long as I never need to see an ad.
I’m happy to pay for a service as long as I never need to see an ad.