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Half-fly half-man, I guess that makes me a flan. Astro/space, history, Whippet wrangler, vegetarian, ex-RAF, severe tinnitus sufferer. Fav dino = Pachycephalosaurus
Ever look in the mirror and think "Christ, I look old" because one day you realise time suddenly caught up with you. Yeah, that.
September 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Ever look in the mirror and think "Christ, I look old" because one day you realise time suddenly caught up with you. Yeah, that.
Not sure about these new headphones, they remind me of something. But at least they fit over my BTE heating aid. Also, same expression and empathy levels...
September 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Not sure about these new headphones, they remind me of something. But at least they fit over my BTE heating aid. Also, same expression and empathy levels...
Fair play to that big lad at the gym today lifting 50 kg dumbbells. But it deffo sounded you like you were shagging a horse with those grunts. Not that anyone was going to say that to your face considering your size.
September 11, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Fair play to that big lad at the gym today lifting 50 kg dumbbells. But it deffo sounded you like you were shagging a horse with those grunts. Not that anyone was going to say that to your face considering your size.
My face waiting for the laughs on season 2 of The Gentlemen and you're on the last episode.
September 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
My face waiting for the laughs on season 2 of The Gentlemen and you're on the last episode.
Office day in Guernsey tomorrow
September 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Office day in Guernsey tomorrow
Not sure how knackered you should be after the gym but sore and sorely tempted to spend all day lying down eating Malteser in the hot tub and give the weakness (i.e. pain) that is leaving the body a chance to come back.
August 31, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Not sure how knackered you should be after the gym but sore and sorely tempted to spend all day lying down eating Malteser in the hot tub and give the weakness (i.e. pain) that is leaving the body a chance to come back.
Righto, it's the allotment open day and scarecrow competition tomorrow. I'm not going though 'cos I'm still bitter from last year when my boy Robin Hood didn't even place 'cos I didn't leave sweets out for kids like some middle aged paedo. F U Karen.
August 30, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Righto, it's the allotment open day and scarecrow competition tomorrow. I'm not going though 'cos I'm still bitter from last year when my boy Robin Hood didn't even place 'cos I didn't leave sweets out for kids like some middle aged paedo. F U Karen.
Got that feeling I won't be able to move a muscle tomorrow because the gym today was like:
August 29, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Got that feeling I won't be able to move a muscle tomorrow because the gym today was like:
Today's sun in hydrogen alpha with my ancient Coronado PST. And a nice little sunspot spread in white light.
August 23, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Today's sun in hydrogen alpha with my ancient Coronado PST. And a nice little sunspot spread in white light.
Finally. After 4+ years and 14 cancellations. Flew from just outside Buxton in the Peak District.
August 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Finally. After 4+ years and 14 cancellations. Flew from just outside Buxton in the Peak District.
First gym session done. I am a sweaty mess. Picked the machines that looked the least intimidating. Now I can't walk.
August 22, 2026 at 8:21 PM
First gym session done. I am a sweaty mess. Picked the machines that looked the least intimidating. Now I can't walk.
Gym induction on Friday. Not going to lie, little bit nervous about it. Will assume it might be like prison and have to flex my fifties flab around the resistance mats. Not that I know what happens in prison.
August 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Gym induction on Friday. Not going to lie, little bit nervous about it. Will assume it might be like prison and have to flex my fifties flab around the resistance mats. Not that I know what happens in prison.
Total solar eclipse 100% worth it and I'm absolutely chuffed. That moment where it suddenly happens, simply amazing and everyone gasping 😍
August 13, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Total solar eclipse 100% worth it and I'm absolutely chuffed. That moment where it suddenly happens, simply amazing and everyone gasping 😍
Corking sunspots yesterday. Used my new continuum filter with my Herscel wedge. Definitely improves white light imaging.
July 25, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Corking sunspots yesterday. Used my new continuum filter with my Herscel wedge. Definitely improves white light imaging.
Guess who's Virgin hot air balloon flight has just been cancelled again for the 19 millionth time?
July 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Guess who's Virgin hot air balloon flight has just been cancelled again for the 19 millionth time?
More days like these with Brunhilda, please
July 17, 2026 at 9:58 AM
More days like these with Brunhilda, please
55 today lads. 50 effing 5. Not sure if I'm supposed to line up at the post office drawing my pension and shout at young people 'cos music is too loud etc. Will continue to grow old disgracefully until advised otherwise
July 10, 2026 at 8:28 PM
55 today lads. 50 effing 5. Not sure if I'm supposed to line up at the post office drawing my pension and shout at young people 'cos music is too loud etc. Will continue to grow old disgracefully until advised otherwise
Happy Birthday to the NHS. Got myself some pretty cool scars* from them which I would have had to bankrupt myself for if in the US.
*Dr declined to copy the 8" scar on my stomach to my back to make it look like I'd been bit by a shark. I was 8. And sharks are still cool.
*Dr declined to copy the 8" scar on my stomach to my back to make it look like I'd been bit by a shark. I was 8. And sharks are still cool.
July 5, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Happy Birthday to the NHS. Got myself some pretty cool scars* from them which I would have had to bankrupt myself for if in the US.
*Dr declined to copy the 8" scar on my stomach to my back to make it look like I'd been bit by a shark. I was 8. And sharks are still cool.
*Dr declined to copy the 8" scar on my stomach to my back to make it look like I'd been bit by a shark. I was 8. And sharks are still cool.
I've joined a gym at age (nearly) 55. Don't worry its not open yet, plenty of time to back out
June 27, 2026 at 8:43 AM
I've joined a gym at age (nearly) 55. Don't worry its not open yet, plenty of time to back out
Guernsey office again tomorrow. Massive fuck off presentation to do.
June 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Guernsey office again tomorrow. Massive fuck off presentation to do.
Me and my wife tried pottery once and I tried to make a cup but it ended up looking like a sadistic ceramic Fleshlight #potterythrowdown
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Me and my wife tried pottery once and I tried to make a cup but it ended up looking like a sadistic ceramic Fleshlight #potterythrowdown
This evening's dog walk trying not slip on the pavements 'cos the council forgot to fill up the grit bins since 1917
January 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM
This evening's dog walk trying not slip on the pavements 'cos the council forgot to fill up the grit bins since 1917
All the kids shouting about their "PSA," and me being old obvs thought it was good they knew about prostate tests when it really means public service announcement to them.
January 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
All the kids shouting about their "PSA," and me being old obvs thought it was good they knew about prostate tests when it really means public service announcement to them.
Pub is so full there isn't any room for my ego
December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Pub is so full there isn't any room for my ego