Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I bought tomatoes this morning, and got a penny farthing. 1766
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 06/09/2026@rantyhighwayman.bsky.social @laura-elseplace.bsky.social just watching Bridging the Severn on BBC4; just seen my RE, John Evans, as a talking head. My first job in traffic management, and one which shaped my career. 020
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Just popped up to our local tyre/recovery place to get my work jeep looked at for a slow puncture. I've known them for years and we use them a lot. Would you like a coffee, they asked; I said yes, expecting vending machine stuff. This is what I got... Love Hamill's Recovery! 030
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Archie is exhausted from his busy #Caturday morning of eating tuna, and sleeping. 1163
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I did a double-take at the price of these; chickpeas and butter beans also in jars at the same price. A staff member told me it's a switch away from tins, as jars usually get reused many times before recycling, and glass is easier to recycle anyway. 000
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 12/07/2026A couple of weeks ago I made a quiche for the very first time - it was a) easier than I expected and b) delish. Now I have made another - tomato, onion, potato and feta, and I am now The Quiche Whisperer. 220
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026It's around 20°C in the house today, wirh outside being around 25°C. The cat has decided to curl up in a fleece bed 🙄 240
Reposted by Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦Tabatha Southey🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026BREAKING: US to withdraw from the International Court of Poetic Justice. 733898
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 05/07/2026@craftycow.bsky.social Archie has been on his sofa since early this morning, getting up only for meals then returning to his well-deserved rest...I think we can say this is a winner. @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social your cats might feel the same way... 160
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 04/07/2026@craftycow.bsky.social about 20 minutes, is all it took! Including @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social in this so Lesley can follow you see all those lovely sofas! 170
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 03/07/2026@bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social DON'T FORGET THE CAT SOFA! 111
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 27/06/2026I bought this on the strong recommendation of Queen Lesley @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social who told me that if I didn't love it we couldn't be friends any more. I'm delighted to confirm that I'm LOVING it! 110
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Archibald McWhiskers, Lord-King-Emperor of All the Known and Unknown Universe, is getting a new sofa. Modelled here by the glamorous Banksy, the sofa will soon be blessed by Archie's well-upholstered and rank arse. 271
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 13/06/2026I've just finished reading the very enjoyable Notorious, by Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social and was gobsmacked by the tale of Harold Cole, of whom I knew nothing beforehand. What a fascinating and frankly amazing bit of history. Would very much recommend this book. 3286
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026🎶 My foxglove brings all the bees to the yard 🎶 3314
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 06/05/2026@jpwarchaeology.bsky.social I had to stop listening to this last night on R4E - found myself shouting at radio. 18th C indeed 😬🙄 100
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 24/04/2026It's a lovely day, and Archie and I are relaxing in the sun. Lots to do and absolutely no inclination to do it ☀️😁 140
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 23/04/2026I can't stand Michael Portillo but I'm watching his Japanese travel programme. I have very severe train envy - I love trains and all of the Japanese ones look fabulous. 220
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 11/04/2026@alanmuttley1066.bsky.social pleased to have found this today in Lisburn - it means I can do the fasoulia again, properly this time. 110
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 11/04/2026I was only delighted to visit Lesley @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social again and come away with a book or two...(ahem). I got some Agatha Christie freebies (and a Joanna Cannon proof!), and Mr Lesley very kindly treated me to a latte. Fabulous day. 220
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Mindlessly channel hopping, I just found an episode of The Good Old Days (BBC4) - Eartha Kitt! Roy Castle playing the bagpipes! Hinge & Bracket! What the feck were we all on back then? 000
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 26/03/2026@craftycow.bsky.social Archie's snugged up on the sofa this morning. 140
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Post a non-religious picture you think of as holy. 020
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 24/03/2026@elizabennet.bsky.social I can't help feeling you're the target market here... Bit worried about the "half-size" claim, mind. 210
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 21/03/2026It's #Caturday! And yes, Archie the Fat Git *is* letting it all hang out in this lovely Spring sunshine 🖤🤍 #fatshaming 090
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 17/03/2026There's something extra-relaxing about a mid-week bank holiday ☘️ Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! ☘️🇮🇪 010
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Sad to hear that Dolores Keane has died. Folk singer Dolores Keane dies aged 72 jrnl.ie/6986894jrnl.ieFolk singer Dolores Keane dies aged 72She passed away at her home in Caherlistrane, Co Galway. 020
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Whatever else happens, we'll always have this 💚🇮🇪😂 020
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Share an iconic album cover (with shonky photo, sorry). 030
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Finally got to the Big Bookshop (hello, Hodges Figgis!) to spend a book token; I also chanced my arm with a pre-Covid loyalty card for €10 which they very kindly honoured. Decided it was time I gave Anthony Trollope another go...I may be some time... 120
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026@alanmuttley1066.bsky.social here's the Mushroom Dopiaza recipe. I shall be making double quantity this weekend 🍄🟫🔥 120
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 21/01/2026I had 30 mins to spare before a hospital appointment today, in a part of Dublin I don't really know. Found Blessington Street Basin - former reservoir that supplied the city from 1810. Now a nice wee park, even in heavy rain. 020
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Feeling rather pleased with these almond and cinnamon biscuits. 130
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026@alanmuttley1066.bsky.social you've inspired me! I'm the on-call Super this week, and I've lighting works and gritting to mind over the next couple of nights. So I'm revisiting this old friend in a new format, to while away the hours waiting for something to happen. 120
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 29/12/2025This is going to be an excellent event - James is incredibly knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. It's a Zoom call, and tickets cost whatever you want to pay. Would very much recommend. 040
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 24/12/2025This lovely video is from the Irish Air Corps, who do not take themselves too seriously. Nollaig Faoi Mhaise Duit (apologies if I have that wrong 💚). youtu.be/fRSqRRCvaF4?...youtu.beIrish Air Corps Christmas Movie 2025YouTube video by Aer Chór na hÉireann 230
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 13/12/2025It's that time of year again - this is possibly the greatest video ever. If you're in winter maintenance, you'll know... youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ue...youtube.comIn the DepotYouTube video by Torfaen County Borough Council 010
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 09/12/2025This is the face of a cat who is trying to guilt-trip me into a second helping of Dreamies. So far, he has been unsuccessful. 380
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Am very much enjoying Sammy Davis Jr on BBC4 right now. 000
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 30/11/2025@elizabennet.bsky.social I was in The Range yesterday, and found they have Christmas dinasaurs. 340
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 28/11/2025I was scrolling through Borrowbox looking for my next audiobook, and I noticed that Virginia Guiffre's book is reserved until November 2031...that's SIX years of folk getting 20 days per loan. 000
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 25/11/2025I feel sorry for prostate cancer; poor sod has David Cameron. 020
Marian 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @marianl.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Ten years ago today, I was captured and enslaved by Archibald McWhiskers the Obnoxious Fat Bastard (may he live long and increase slowly). 130
