arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I made another sourdoug loaf. Rather pleased with this (even if the cold prove is so counter intuitive). Then I made crackers with some sourdough discard topped with bagel seasoning. And, as the oven was on, rock cakes . Then a lamb stew. All in all quite a good day. 220
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Sad to hear of the death of Stephanie Cole.... 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026There should be a name for that sensation one has on finishing an interesting book and finding it's the author's only novel. Example - Where the Crawfish sing, by Delia Owens. (And yes ime aware of her African non+fiction books.) 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I don't think I'll ever understand the dark art that is sourdough. Retrieved jar of starter from fridge, awoke & fed it, half-followed my recipe, put the dough in my tin to cold rise in fridge overnight. Took it out this morning, noted it's rather odd shape, Baked it anyway - best loaf ever!!🤔😃 030
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Ok gardening peoples: NR of lawnmower blades replaced -1. NR of lawns lightly mowed -1. Nr of long reach hedge trimmers assembled and tested -1. NR of limbs detached -0. NR of other injuries sustained -0. NR of celebratory beers 1. 😉 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 04/09/2026New arrival...36 cds of unadulterated delight! 110
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 31/08/2026In other news, my first sourdough loaf! 120
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Ast couple of days I've felt a autumnal hint in the early morning air....and it's blackberry time too! Damsons not quite ready... 120
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Over the last few days we've been revisiting the BBC "Hollow Crown" series. Yes they're truncated versions of Shakespeare's plays but golly they're fantastic. Just wonderful. (That's all..) 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Interesting Wagnerian double-act this evening... Bayern 4 Klassik - Gotterdammerung 3Sat - Rienzi! Really not sure whether I'm kommend oder gehend..... 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Watching the 1973 film of "Jesus Christ Superstar" on bbc4. Superb performances by Carl Anderson (Judas) and Yvonne Elliman (Mary) but Ted Neely as Jesus is just astonishingly powerful. Sooo terriffic 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Heads up - the German TV station 3Sat is showing Rienzi (recorded at Bayreuth on 26 July) on 1st August 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Treated myself to a new loaf tin... 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 17/07/20261st night of the Proms tonight. I've avoided BBC radio 3 today as their presenters were clearly engaged in a competition to see who could get the most references to "BBC" in each hour... 100
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Must apologize if I seem a bit garlicky this evening. There has been slow roasted lamb shoulder studded with garlic. And verily twas marvellous. There are no photos. 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 10/07/2026And so to Tristan und Isolde courtesy of those lovely people at Longborough Festival Opera. Super hot day for a super performance. fabulous Isolde from Catharine Woodward. Terrific conducting from Anthony Negus. Terrific orchestral playing. Terrific opera from this terrific company 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 04/07/2026I've been baking. Cheese + chorizo loaf, and my 1st ever rolls which turned out better than I'd feared... 250
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Wehe, ach Wehe, o Schmerz!! Those lovely people behind the Operacast.com website have ceased operations. As aficionados will know, their free website provided listings of opera broadcasts on European and US web radio. A true public service. AVE Atque Vale...operacast.comOperacast - Opera Broadcasts on the Internet 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 29/06/2026I'm sure I'll get tons of flak for this, but at a time when ITV = football, BBC1. AND 2 both tennis. Blummin' ridiculous. 110
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I'm going to start a new trend and work from home in my car with the Aircon on. Not entirely sure yet how I explain my laptop perched on the steering wheel to any passing boys in blue....maybe there'll be a lawyer out there who can spring to my aid.... 030
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 20/06/2026My wife is binge-watching Poldark. The remake. I simply cannot believe that throughout the entire 5-series run it has never EVER rained on the beaches... 120
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Interested in thoughts about film scanners at the lower end of the market! So many options.... 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 04/05/2026So, anyone doing anything entertaining this cool grey bank holiday? I've been planting up the wall pots. Yes, the very epitome of rocknroll..... (Petunias, btw...) 210
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Another instalment of "Things Which Aren't What They Were". I'm becoming convinced that Pimm's isn't as strong a flavour as it used to be. Think I need another one to double check... 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 02/05/2026My 2026 blackcurrant project is completed.... 120
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 25/04/2026In other news, what would you say are your musical "guilty pleasures"? Mine would be Barbra Streisand and The Seekers. Not, I think, that they ever performed together.... 110
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 25/04/2026I like to ask whether it's too early, on this lovely lovely day, for a 2nd Pimm's.... 110
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 29/03/2026I'm a big fan of the Dutch radio station NPO but am bewildered by recent programming! Last Sunday - Bach St Matthew Passion (Makela conducting the RCO live) - and Friday Bach St Matthew Passion (Suzuki conducting, also live). Two complete SMPs in a week...??? 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 13/03/2026I have just enjoyed a lovely week off, doing various tasks at home and just revelling in Not Being At Work. Of course, Monday morning will start to loom at some point over the weekend but am doing my very best Not To Think About It... 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I'm reading that José van Dam has died in his mid-80s. Karajan's Gurnemanz (amongst loads of other roles, of course) 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 10/02/2026In charity shops today, my restraint should have won n an award. 6 books, a cafetiere (unused), a large killner -type jar, and a shirt (which was miles too small), but I did not buy a cdset of Karajan's 1960s Beethoven symphony cycle at the almost irresistible price of £1. The struggle was acute. 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 18/01/2026@aitch62.bsky.social this time grapefruit.... 110
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Prompted by BBC news but also regularly heard on a certain property purchase programme, what do people think about pronunciation of "communal"? I mean, obviously those who say "COMM-unal' (stress on 1st syllable) rather than"commUnal" (2nd syllable stressed) are wrong'uns... 100
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Slightly late "heads up" for the excruciating "Nuts In May" on bbc4 this evening and iPlayer! 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 06/01/2026This evening marked a truly historic occasion. Never before, in all my decades, have I ever either made or consumed Spaghetti Carbonara. Ok, with pancetta rather than guanciale but needs must and Waitrose didn't have the latter. Would I do it again? Oh yes... 110
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Heads up - "Howard's Way" is back! Ok, just a rerun on U+Drama.... 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Anyone interested in Wagner may like to know that tomorrow the German TV station 3Sat is showing all 4 parts of the Ring. Production from Zurich Opera 2024, Noseda conducing. Starts 8am UK time. 255
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 27/12/2025Anyone had any interesting breakfasts? I'm looking at you @aitch62.bsky.social ... 110
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Donald McIntyre has died aged 91. My first Wotan courtesy of the Boulez Bayreuth Ring, before I encountered him many other roles. Never heard him in the flesh, though. 210
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 25/10/2025OK FOLKS I'm on the thorny horns of a difficult dilemma- whether to cull the cardboard box collection in the garage.... 230
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Just finished this, the latest from this interesting writer. A good if frankly somewhat depressing read. 010
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 22/10/2025In other news, I made a cake.... 240
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 19/10/2025I'd just like to say: the 3rd Downton abbey film: utter utter waste of time!!!! 000
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 11/10/2025This is a splendid book, beautifully written. Not a dry history in any sense. 020
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Very pleased finally to have picked up this set for an excellent price. Marvellous Sea Symphony! 030
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 04/10/2025@robertflute.bsky.social Lyric FM today 6pm broadcasting Stanford "The Critic" recorded at the 2024 Wexford Festival! 100
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Today's facepalm moment arises courtesy of this morning's bread baking. Someone decided to use a paper tin-liner to discourage bread from sticking to tin. Instead of which, loaf stuck to the paper. Yes, yes it was me.🤣🤣😭😭 140
arburtonworld.bsky.social @arburtonworld.bsky.social · 17/09/2025We've been out this evening! Into the peopley world! New RSC production of "Measure for Measure". Not remotely familiar with the play. Would I go again? No. Do I wish I hadn't bothered? Also no. 100