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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

This is the first UK banknote I've received that has King Charles on it. I might keep it as a souvenir. I still haven't seen any King Charles lll coins yet.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The joys of #MS. Woke up with a large black bruise on my hand. I can't remember knocking it. My lymphocytes are low on #Mavenclad. I always bruised easily but it's worse on the MS drugs.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

This sad tree was our companion at the pub this afternoon. We were tempted to run home for some more baubles. But we had a great time. Happy Christmas all.

Dehydrated christmas tree with 7 baubles.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Very disappointed with my #QualityStreet box. Dull wrappers (except the green one) & the purple brazil nut toffee is tiny!

Box of Quality Street chocolates with dull waxy wrappers

Small round shaped purple quality street chocolate

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Merry Christmas. As we were so poorly for 3 weeks, we had to buy the only tree left at our local florists. Smaller than our usual tree, but it smells divine.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Meanwhile, in Europe, person of the year is the Incredible #GisèlePelicourt.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Look what I found inside my #Sainsburys egg box. #White shelled eggs. I haven't seen those since my childhood. I know certain breeds produce white shells, but most supermarket eggs are pale brown.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Pete Wicks' looks fit the #ArgentineTango perfectly. He has zero dance experience & is what #Strictly is all about.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

That brought a tear to my eyes. #ChrisMcCausland danced beautifully. #Strictly

Chris McCausland after the Viennese Waltz

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

This is why we need a revolution here in the UK if they ever try to bring in USA style healthcare.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Really pissed off with #Paypal. I bought expensive fairy lights. I received cheap plastic tat that looks NOTHING like advert. Paypal have decided I have to return to Australia for refund. Fraudulent ad, but I have to pay return post cost! Do NOT buy from #TwinklingTree.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

My niece has a new ragdoll kitten. I'll be offering to catsit. Often.

Cute cream ragdoll kitten with bright blue eyes.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I am such an idiot. I bought christmas lights from an Insta advert by #TwinklingTree. Of course it's a scam. The plastic tat they sent looks nothing like the advert. I'm now asking Paypal to force scam vendor to pay return post to Australia (they used .co.uk to fool me).

Beautiful olive branch fairy light garland

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Yet again I've been taken in by a #dropShopping scam on social media. I emailed the 'London' shop named 'Watson' to find out why my 'UK' goods hadn't arrived- they're clearing customs. So annoying when they use a UK domain & then send cheap goods from China.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

What a beautiful little music box. Now worth £20k. #AntiquesRoadShow

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Jamie just ended #Strictly on a high. Really loved that.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I've spent ages trying to find a new series on #Netflix or #Disney. I feel extremely stupid. When I was browsing #TheBear I genuinely thought it meant Series 3 was coming tomorrow, not that Episode 1 was titled 'tomorrow' so ignored it.🙁 But at least I now have an entire Series to watch.

Photo of The Bear Series on.Disney saying 'Tomorrow'.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

I'm so looking forward to #MarkRylance in #TheMirrorandTheLight this evening. But I wish the schedulers didn't put it on at same time as #GoneFishing. There are so few decent programmes on #BBC these days.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Muttley isn't the slightest bit bothered by all the loud fireworks blasting outside. Thankfully. Maybe it's because he's half Bassett Hound & is genetically bred to tolerate hunting guns? I do feel for all the #Doggies that are terrified by the loud bangs.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

I never thought I'd see the return of that 80's cult classic - the #Mullet. But my own flesh & blood is sporting the Oz faded mullet haircut. Where's #PaulCalf when you need him?

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Cloudy day on the English coast. The sea is eerily still. #Deal #KentCoast

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Morning showdown. The beautiful ginger #MaineCoone cat won. Muttley tried to act 'brave' but we had to cross the road to get home. Cat 1 - Dog 0.

Ginge cat facing down ginger dog on the road.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

My very own hot water bottle. Muttley loves snuggling.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

If anyone has #RLS, head over to www.rls-uk.org/post/rls-uk-.... A recent survey of 3722 patients shows the majority are suffering #Augmentation on #DopamineAgonists. These dangerous drugs are no longer prescribed by experts due to VERY high rates of #ICD & drug-induced worsening.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Good effort from Pete & Jowita, I'll bet he improves dramatically week by week. #Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

No idea who I'll be voting for tonight. So many excellent dances tonight. #Tasha looked stunning. #Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Nick Knowles used to pick up his son Charlie from my kids' primary school in SW London in the late 90s. He can dance! #Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

I'd kill for Toyah's hair. And this was one of the first singles I ever bought. But I suspect this won't get the most votes. #Jive #Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Rumba is really hard for male contestants, but WOW, #JamieBorthwick nailed it. #Strictly

Jamie Borthwick holding his dance partner's face in the Rumba

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Bloomin heck! You would never know #ChrisMcCausland is blind. That was really, really great. #Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Muttley is licking my feet as we snuggle up to watch #Strictly

Red doggie snuggled at my feet watching TV

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Those hips don't lie! JB Gill & Amy are great together. #Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

I am so impressed by how light #WynneEvans is on his feet. Magical. This guy is a contender. #Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 27/09/2024

This little scruff just loves attention. He lets me know when he wants more belly rubs by putting his paw on my foot. #Doggies

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

It's #Shroom season again. The squirrels love them. I wish I knew if they were edible for humans.

Russet coloured mushrooms on a gree lawn.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

And...... relaaaaaax. My favourite programme is back on. #WhitehouseAndMortimer. It makes me want to learn how to fly fish.

Paul Whitehouse sitting beside a beautiful lake

Bob Mortimer with pickled onions on his eyes & as fake fangs.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

The isle of Jura looks idyllic, but #BenFogle is surrounded by midges. Hate the pesky critters.

Ben Fogle standing on a green hill on the beautiful Isle of Jura overlooking turquoise sea.

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

Some great hip action from Wynne there! What a night on #Strictly.

Wynne Evans wriggling his hips on Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

It just keeps getting better. Johannes & Montel make a stunning dance couple. Sheer class. #Strictly

Johannes & Montel dancing American Smooth

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

That was so impressive. I may have shed a tear. #ChrisMcCausland just did an impressive ChaCha. Loved it. #Strictly

Chris McCausland with his partner Diane after dancing the ChaCha on Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

Wow, Sarah absolutely smashed it. She's gonna be in the top 3. #Strictly

Sarah and Vito after dancing the Quickstep on Strictly

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

Claudia Winkelman has come as #PrincessLeia. I'm disappointed she isn't wearing the ear buns. #Strictly

Claudia Winkelman wearing a long cream dress very similar to Princess Leia in StarWars

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Julie Gould @grumpyoldgould.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

Daughter's mutt loves sleeping like a #Spatchcock chicken. He's great company and we'll miss him when he goes.

Red scruffy dog lying sprawled on rug with rear legs splayed out like a spatchcock chicken.

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