Val Cobbin
@valcob.bsky.social
Keen reader and generally curious about life.
There is something so peculiarly British about this story.
December 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
There is something so peculiarly British about this story.
Will anyone be even the tiniest bit surprised anymore?
December 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Will anyone be even the tiniest bit surprised anymore?
Don't worry. Apparently my favourite genre is something called "yacht rock".
December 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Don't worry. Apparently my favourite genre is something called "yacht rock".
Ah well. At least the DFS sale will make the choice easier.
November 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ah well. At least the DFS sale will make the choice easier.
Great bauble to tree ratio. So often a paucity of baubles detracts from the overall effect, when, as you so clearly realise, more IS more.
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Great bauble to tree ratio. So often a paucity of baubles detracts from the overall effect, when, as you so clearly realise, more IS more.
He deserves particular bile and hatred for women reporters.
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
He deserves particular bile and hatred for women reporters.
At this point I don't even know why I'm shocked anymore.
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
At this point I don't even know why I'm shocked anymore.
Reposted by Val Cobbin
Think of tomorrow as one big thank you to the BBC! #FortheloveofShakespeare
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November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Think of tomorrow as one big thank you to the BBC! #FortheloveofShakespeare
That would be a good start.
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
That would be a good start.
As long as it all goes to public services, I'd actually be good with that. In fact, I'd massively welcome some big, competent govt.
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
As long as it all goes to public services, I'd actually be good with that. In fact, I'd massively welcome some big, competent govt.
Please be the next chancellor.
November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Please be the next chancellor.
Actually, yeah. I'm depressed about the potential demise of the BBC. I need cheering up.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Actually, yeah. I'm depressed about the potential demise of the BBC. I need cheering up.
Ben Wishaw really helped me see how good Richard II is.
November 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Ben Wishaw really helped me see how good Richard II is.
Reported. I hope she takes legal advice about this.
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Reported. I hope she takes legal advice about this.
I think that about quite a few writers. Jane Austen springs to mind. I bet she would have been deliciously bitchy and gossipy.
November 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I think that about quite a few writers. Jane Austen springs to mind. I bet she would have been deliciously bitchy and gossipy.
Other evil regimes are available.
October 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Other evil regimes are available.
To be fair, Emu was pretty scary (and I suspect slightly pervy).
October 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
To be fair, Emu was pretty scary (and I suspect slightly pervy).