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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
For the first time in 30 years, I played a clarinet today and it felt really good. So many times, we forget as adults to do the things we enjoy. Treat yourself to some pleasure in your life.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Oh dear, Asda is insisting Christmas starts in August. We've got a third of the year til the big man empties his sack!
Photo ot tins of chocolate for sale in Asda.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Can we invent a new rule. If a team has no shots on target in 90 mins, they automatically lose. It's ridiculous.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
OK, is it time to change the lyrics again yet? '64 years of hurt never stopped me dreaming'
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Gary Brannan @garybrannan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Germany and the Netherlands right now
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Homer and Bart Simpson Sitting
ALT: Homer and Bart Simpson Sitting
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Really enjoyed my breakfast this morning - cheese on toast with lashings of Lancashire sauce. Highly recommended. No, that isn't a euphemism. www.lancashiresauce.co.uk
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Lancashire Sauce – Grandma Entwistle's Genuine & Original
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I heard an AI advocate say the AI can hallucinate. No, let's call it what it is - AI makes up bullshit.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Why doesn't anyone go on Mastermind with a specialist subject of "Questions where the answer is always 'Pass'"?
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I took a leaf out of @mirandakeeling.com 's book today and observed a sunbathing Red Admiral. If you've not read her books or signed up for her patreon, you're missing our on a mindfulness masterclass.
A Red Admiral butterfly gently resting on grass.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
In memory of my Dad on what would have been his birthday, I've done some railway modelling and built a kit of hut. The wood at the front is how it comes and the built hut is in front of the box. Happy birthday old man.
Picture showing a lineside hut kit both before as pieces of laser cut wood and after built and painted.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Well, my lucks in in 2026! I'm still eating my Christmas chocs and found a winning voucher in my celebrations. I was so excited until if found out what I won...
I've won a £1 Tesco e-gift card.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year. I hope 2026 is kind to you all, my Bluesky buddies.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Happy New Year's Eve, especially to the United Utilities workers that are currently fixing the mains burst that left me without running water.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Just putting it out there that Theakston's Nowt Peculiar is a superb non-alcoholic real ale. That is all.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social I saw this and thought of you.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas. I hope you've found some welcome surprises in your stockings.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I've been screwing all weekend. My expert level flat-pack assembly has been well and truly utilised.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
This may be TMI, but as I get older, I appreciate my long nosed pliars' ability to easily remove nasal and ear hairs. Much more efficient than tweezers.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Treated myself to some cordial today and reminded myself of the delights of hot Vimto. Just what I needed.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
My home office window overlooks school playing fields. It amazes me when they decide to cut the grass...on the AstroTurf pitches.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social I've treated myself to a full four fingers in your honour. That's a KitKat for anyone getting other thoughts!
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
This week I'm launching "The Big Green Books 500 Club". It's a pretty simple plan, but with your help, we can start to regularly send £500 of books into schools who need them. It costs just £1 a week. Here's the plan. biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo... Please share (and join!) Thanks.
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Big Green Books 500 Club - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Hey. This is a late night soft launch I'm starting a thing called the "Big Green Books 500 Club". It's a thing where, with your help, we can regularly get £500 of books into schools who need them. It costs just £1 a week. Here's the plan. biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo... Please share.
biggreenbookshop.com
Big Green Books 500 Club - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Happy birthday to the fabulous Simon @biggreenbooks.bsky.social I hope your candles are presented on a wheel of cheese.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
I can strongly recommend Simon's service. I'm currently on my second subscription and his choices never disappoint.
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
INTRODUCING. The Big Green Book Club Taster, If you like the idea of joining The Big Green Book Club, but aren't sure if you want to commit to 3, 6 or 12 months, you can now try it out for one month. I'll choose a book just for you, based on stuff you enjoy. Just £12. tinyurl.com/49tjtc3c
18 stacks of books, individually picked by me, ready to send out to the subscribers of The Big Green Book Club.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social hope you'll be entering
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
I've just found a pair of socks (clean and hole free) that I've been wearing for the past 30 years (first worn in high school). #AgeVerification
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
The easiest age verification is to ask someone to use a landline or write a cheque. I would also add programme a VCR if I could remember how. But the thing about the Internet is that using a VPN on a server abroad will be a really easy way to bypass age verification.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Ooh, I forgot that it was tonight. Please buy loads of tickets even though it'll dilute my chances of winning (or because it will)!
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Hello. I'm doing another raffle. You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. All the money raised is going on books for two wonderful schools. Tickets are just £2 each Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... PLEASE Repost (ta).
A stack of hardback books (all signed), that you could win if you enter the raffle.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Superb commission received from @craftyglassldn.bsky.social which I can now reveal (as was an anniversary gift for my better half).
A stained glass image of a sheep.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Delighted to have received signed copy 1/200 of @mirandakeeling.com new book, thanks to the wonderful dedication of @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
Signed first edition 1/200 of Miranda Keeling's The Place I'm In.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Thinking of all those that are remembering their dad today and all the shared good times.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Knock, knock. It's the postman with a very efficient delivery direct from @biggreenbooks.bsky.social - do support indie bookshops.
The cover of a signed copy of 'A Different Kind of Power' by Jacinda Ardern.
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Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy @angryhacademic.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Latest blog: Permission granted: Losing patience being the perfect patient dontbelievehype.co.uk/covid-%26-va... It's about perfectionism in chronic illness and why aiming for "good enough" can be helpful, spurred by a conversation I had with someone about diet
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Permission granted: Losing patience being the perfect patient
I had a conversation with someone the other day about diet when you're chronically ill. It kind of hit upon a wider point and has really stuck with me.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
@biggreenbooks.bsky.social I wonder if anyone would like a copy on me for #buyastrangerabook day
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Uber for @shewithcapitalv.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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London Underground: Power failure knocks out Tubes, Overground and Elizabeth line
The Bakerloo, Jubilee, Waterloo & City and Northern lines are among the routes affected.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
As the day draws to a close, So sadly must my prose. Mistress V, I have to say, I hope you've had a brilliant day. @shewithcapitalv.bsky.social
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Superb service from @biggreenbooks.bsky.social getting my copy of @katecherrell.bsky.social 'so debut novel before publication day!
Begotten, a gothic novel by Kate Cherrell
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
@shewithcapitalv.bsky.social chimney watch is over. You can make a fresh cup of tea now.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
@biggreenbooks.bsky.social I'll buy someone a copy of @katecherrell.bsky.social 's debut novel for #buyastrangerabook day
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Princess would like to share how enjoyable the woods were today.
Princess, a brindle Staffie sitting in the woods.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Free book. Don't be shy.
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Crafty Glass London @craftyglassldn.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
I’m gonna be adding a new section to my shop of ‘ready to ship’ pieces! The selection will be more limited than the rest of the shop but these pieces will be available for same day or next day dispatch ♥️ and it will be ever changing!
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
A @craftyglassldn.bsky.social original taking pride of place on my tree. Really superb craft work. Merry Christmas all.
A stained glass penguin by Crafty Glass London.
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civser.bsky.social @civser.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Starting my somewhat different advent calendar today.
The box of my advent calendar by Revell that will build into a Ghost ship.
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP I'll match you up with someone with similar book tastes I'll post you both a book before Christmas that I think you'll enjoy (+ choc & tea!) You can then read the book & chat with your new book buddy! Just £15 MORE DETAILS HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Two books, wrapped in Christmas paper. On each of the parcels is a bar of chocolate and a pukka tea bag. 

This is what you and a buddy will receive if you join the Big Green Book Swap
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
IT'S THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP You let me know what kinda stuff you like reading I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!) Read & chat with your book buddy Just £15 DETAILS HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Two books, wrapped in Christmas paper, with two bars of delicious Green and Black's chocolate and two Pukka Teabags.
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