Lisa Allsop
@girlracer.bsky.social
Owner of two border collies, including Blodwen who is a deaf & visually impaired double merle (@blodwenbach on Insta)
Back home in Norfolk after 32ish years. It was a good decision 👌🏻
Back home in Norfolk after 32ish years. It was a good decision 👌🏻
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I Went Wild Swimming And It Was Bloody Horrible
(Prints of my work available - link in bio)
(Prints of my work available - link in bio)
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[Title panel of a comic by Stephen Collins]
I Went Wild Swimming And It Was Bloody Horrible
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[a young, dramatic, red haired woman speaks a voiceover]:
I was sad because of the sad thing.
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“Try wild swimming”, said my editor. You could write an article, and bang on about it online”.
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I couldn’t do that. I was a person who liked the warm and not the cold!
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But I went cos y’know, content.
[show her entering a miserable looking pond]
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The cold water lapped against my sad ankles, interestingly.
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The cold water crept up my sad skin, for several paragraphs.
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I was *alive, alive, alive*, like a journalist going in a pond.
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Soon the shock subsided, leaving a cold, hard, gleaming, immutable truth at the very core of my inner soul:
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This was bloody horrible.
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I saw a rat and a poo, and got out.
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[On the land again now, next to pond]
Then I opened my laptop.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreid7qqvvk7qv4puhf67cxau6tvbnzwxac5u4zjwpefhzdmfpsfl5ie)
November 16, 2024 at 6:42 PM
I Went Wild Swimming And It Was Bloody Horrible
(Prints of my work available - link in bio)
(Prints of my work available - link in bio)
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Pics of President of #Ukraine, Volodymyr #Zelenskyy in #DowningStreet today, welcomed and hosted by Sir #KeirStarmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I should be neutral as a press photographer, but in this case I am not, so - #SlavaUkraïni! 🇺🇦Pic set at Alamy Live News.
March 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Pics of President of #Ukraine, Volodymyr #Zelenskyy in #DowningStreet today, welcomed and hosted by Sir #KeirStarmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I should be neutral as a press photographer, but in this case I am not, so - #SlavaUkraïni! 🇺🇦Pic set at Alamy Live News.
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board comes out swinging against JD Vance.
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
Opinion | Putin Wins the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Spectacle
Vice President Vance starts a public fight that only helps Russia’s dictator.
www.wsj.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board comes out swinging against JD Vance.
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
Indeed, key moment in downward spiral was Vance lashing out in response to Zelenskyy's point on diplomacy with Putin
WSJ: "It is bewildering to see Mr. Trump’s allies defending this debacle as some show of American strength."
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“I thank the people and government of the United Kingdom for their tremendous support from the very beginning of this war”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
March 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
“I thank the people and government of the United Kingdom for their tremendous support from the very beginning of this war”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Zelenskyy is greeted with a warm hug by Starmer and crowds of supporters in the street, he is then given full assurance that he is supported for as long as it takes. That is precisely what we all needed to see after the despicable and ugly scenes yesterday.
March 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Zelenskyy is greeted with a warm hug by Starmer and crowds of supporters in the street, he is then given full assurance that he is supported for as long as it takes. That is precisely what we all needed to see after the despicable and ugly scenes yesterday.
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Fox News reported that JD Vance had to move to an “undisclosed location” due to protests at the Vermont resort where he’s skiing this weekend. For inflicting misery on the world and here at home in America, this is exactly the energy that should greet Vance wherever he goes for the rest of his days.
March 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Fox News reported that JD Vance had to move to an “undisclosed location” due to protests at the Vermont resort where he’s skiing this weekend. For inflicting misery on the world and here at home in America, this is exactly the energy that should greet Vance wherever he goes for the rest of his days.
I’m on the naughty step over on the app formally known as Twitter. Uncharacteristically I wished a form of violence upon the app’s glorious leader and within seconds I was in trouble 😆
March 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I’m on the naughty step over on the app formally known as Twitter. Uncharacteristically I wished a form of violence upon the app’s glorious leader and within seconds I was in trouble 😆
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Spent today doing vox pops in Clacton, a place Farage never goes unless he wants a photo op, something the locals agreed with.
He’s in the US for the SEVENTH time since July, yet this is the first thing you see as you enter town, it’s been there since December.
A metaphor for voting Reform.
He’s in the US for the SEVENTH time since July, yet this is the first thing you see as you enter town, it’s been there since December.
A metaphor for voting Reform.
January 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Spent today doing vox pops in Clacton, a place Farage never goes unless he wants a photo op, something the locals agreed with.
He’s in the US for the SEVENTH time since July, yet this is the first thing you see as you enter town, it’s been there since December.
A metaphor for voting Reform.
He’s in the US for the SEVENTH time since July, yet this is the first thing you see as you enter town, it’s been there since December.
A metaphor for voting Reform.
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"I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it"
January 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
"I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it"
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Felon pardons insurrectionists on day one. We’re not going to recognize this country in six months.
January 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Felon pardons insurrectionists on day one. We’re not going to recognize this country in six months.
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Conversation on Bloomberg just now
Lady mentions the word gender
Gent says you're not allowed to use the word gender any more
Conversation starts and quickly ends as they agree not to talk about gender
Even though her original remark was not mentioned in that context
🤷♂️
Lady mentions the word gender
Gent says you're not allowed to use the word gender any more
Conversation starts and quickly ends as they agree not to talk about gender
Even though her original remark was not mentioned in that context
🤷♂️
January 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Conversation on Bloomberg just now
Lady mentions the word gender
Gent says you're not allowed to use the word gender any more
Conversation starts and quickly ends as they agree not to talk about gender
Even though her original remark was not mentioned in that context
🤷♂️
Lady mentions the word gender
Gent says you're not allowed to use the word gender any more
Conversation starts and quickly ends as they agree not to talk about gender
Even though her original remark was not mentioned in that context
🤷♂️
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Oh of course Boris Johnson is there. Of course. The UK Cunt Bingo proceeds apace.
So, Braverman, Fox, Truss, Farage...is there any more of the very worst of Britain in DC for FuckFace's inauguration?
January 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Oh of course Boris Johnson is there. Of course. The UK Cunt Bingo proceeds apace.
Something has gone VERY wrong, hasn’t it?
I need to let go of Twitter and spend more time here 🙄
I need to let go of Twitter and spend more time here 🙄
January 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Something has gone VERY wrong, hasn’t it?
I need to let go of Twitter and spend more time here 🙄
I need to let go of Twitter and spend more time here 🙄
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TV presenter Katie Piper reveals decision to use prosthetic eye shell
TV presenter Katie Piper reveals decision to use prosthetic eye shell
Survivor of acid attack and advocate for people with burn injuries posts update ‘after years battling with eye health’
The TV presenter Katie Piper has revealed she is trying out an “artificial eye” more than 16 years after an acid attack left her partly…
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
TV presenter Katie Piper reveals decision to use prosthetic eye shell
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NEW: Over 60 German & Austrian universities have announced today they are quitting X/Twitter.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
Dozens Of German Universities Turn Back On X Accounts
Dozens of German universities said on Friday they would no longer use social network X -- owned by the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- citing ethical concerns.
www.barrons.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Wonder why people are challenged by #carersallowance? Ours has stopped, husband earns too much on 15hrs/wk at #minimumwage Need to repay 2 months, are short this month as #universalcredit have deducted it but we are no longer being paid it. Notified CA as soon as we 1/4
#DWP
#DWP
January 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Wonder why people are challenged by #carersallowance? Ours has stopped, husband earns too much on 15hrs/wk at #minimumwage Need to repay 2 months, are short this month as #universalcredit have deducted it but we are no longer being paid it. Notified CA as soon as we 1/4
#DWP
#DWP
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TWITTER NEEDS A NEW LEADER. MUSK DOESNT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES.
January 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
TWITTER NEEDS A NEW LEADER. MUSK DOESNT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES.
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Matt Frei, "Is the government doing enough to rebuff Elon Musk?"
Sir Craig Oliver, "I think Keir Starmer's approach is the right one.. I'm reminded of the George Bernard Shaw quote: don't fight a pig, the pig likes it, and you get covered in mud"
Sir Craig Oliver, "I think Keir Starmer's approach is the right one.. I'm reminded of the George Bernard Shaw quote: don't fight a pig, the pig likes it, and you get covered in mud"
January 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Matt Frei, "Is the government doing enough to rebuff Elon Musk?"
Sir Craig Oliver, "I think Keir Starmer's approach is the right one.. I'm reminded of the George Bernard Shaw quote: don't fight a pig, the pig likes it, and you get covered in mud"
Sir Craig Oliver, "I think Keir Starmer's approach is the right one.. I'm reminded of the George Bernard Shaw quote: don't fight a pig, the pig likes it, and you get covered in mud"
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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By Ben Jennings 😂
January 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
By Ben Jennings 😂
I need to stop habitually checking in on you know where 🤯
I need to find a few more faves who have moved here and then I can delete it …
I need to find a few more faves who have moved here and then I can delete it …
January 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I need to stop habitually checking in on you know where 🤯
I need to find a few more faves who have moved here and then I can delete it …
I need to find a few more faves who have moved here and then I can delete it …
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Hereditary peers having a predictable moan about this probably being their last year in the House of Lords… and saying how they represent the country!!
Righto
The whole House of Lords needs RADICAL reform (second biggest chamber in the world next to China🤔)
news.sky.com/story/its-a-...
Righto
The whole House of Lords needs RADICAL reform (second biggest chamber in the world next to China🤔)
news.sky.com/story/its-a-...
'It's a smash and grab raid on the constitution': The last of the hereditary peers
Sir Keir Starmer says the right to sit in the Lords by birth is "indefensible" and his government has started the process to end it.
news.sky.com
January 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Hereditary peers having a predictable moan about this probably being their last year in the House of Lords… and saying how they represent the country!!
Righto
The whole House of Lords needs RADICAL reform (second biggest chamber in the world next to China🤔)
news.sky.com/story/its-a-...
Righto
The whole House of Lords needs RADICAL reform (second biggest chamber in the world next to China🤔)
news.sky.com/story/its-a-...
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Plans by Trump to withdraw from WHO threatens global world health efforts to combat new pandemics | Trevor Russel
Trump goes to war over global health agenda
Plans by Trump to withdraw from WHO threatens global world health efforts to combat new pandemics
centralbylines.co.uk
January 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Plans by Trump to withdraw from WHO threatens global world health efforts to combat new pandemics | Trevor Russel