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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Something tells me this lad doesn’t work for the cyber crime unit…

A smartphone call‑log screen showing two missed and blocked calls from the same UK number, each labelled with messages claiming to be from “Liam Collins” of a “crime unit” and “cyber crime unit.”

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 22/09/2026

The hotel has just won the AA Hotel of the Year Scotland at the AA Hospitality Awards.

Staff from Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Spa celebrating the award win on stage.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 21/01/2026

Hmm. Seems similar to Terry Wogan on the UK show Blankety Blank.

Terry Wogan on the UK show Blankety Blank, using a long, thin microphone.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 14/11/2025

@danroutledge.bsky.social @shieldsbrief.bsky.social so what were the referee issues really about? www.cityam.com/official-bri...

It is understood that many of the BBF’s duties will be transferred to Basketball England and that the ban on British referees officiating in competitions run by world governing body FIBA has Ben lifted.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 08/11/2025

If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.

The album Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout, featuring a motorbike.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 24/10/2025

Gladiators Men are back home as they face the London Lions (featuring Ovie Soko of Love Island fame) at Playsport! 📍 Playsport, East Kilbride 🕑 Sunday 26th October, 16:00 🆚 London Lions 🎟️ app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboar... @eastkilbride.bsky.social

Basketball: Caledonia Gladiators vs London Lions, Sunday 26th October, Tip-off 4:00PM at PlaySport, East Kilbride.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 17/10/2025

Game Day. ⚔️ The Gladiators Men are back home and ready for battle as they face the Bristol Flyers tonight at Playsport! 📍 Playsport, East Kilbride 🕑 7.30PM 🆚 Bristol Flyers 🎟️ app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboar... @eastkilbride.bsky.social

Caledonia Gladiators vs Bristol Flyers (basketball) at PlaySport, East Kilbride.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 13/10/2025

@eastkilbride.bsky.social another game on Friday at PlaySport. app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboar...

Super League Basketball: Gladiators vs Flyers. Friday 17th October, tip off 7:30pm at PlaySport, East Kilbride.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 12/10/2025

Admiring the architecture in Glasgow.

View of Ingram Street, in Glasgow, from the bus.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 12/10/2025

This might be the best kept secret at East Kilbride. If you are in or near the area, Scotland's only professional basketball club is on your doorstep. The women's team are in action today at PlaySport. Tip off is at 4pm - get your tickets here app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboar...

SLB Trophy Gameday. Caledonia Gladiators vs Sheffield Hatters. Tip off 4pm at PlaySport, East Kilbride.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 29/08/2025

Thanks for bringing that sale to my attention - very happy with the books, a good mixture. I'm especially happy with this anthology, signed by all the authors.

Book cover for Crises and Conflicts, Edited by Ian Whates.

Signatures of authors Nik Abnett, Michael Brookes, Mercurio D. Rivera, Adam Roberts, Robert Sharp, Tade Thompson, Tim C Taylor, Ian Whates, Jo Zebeddee.

Signatures of authors Amy duBoff, Janet Edwards, Una McCormack, Christopher Nuttall, Gavin Smith, Allen Stroud. This book was number 96 in a signed limited edition of 100.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 23/08/2025

Are there no other photos of this woman? I'm pretty sure the one they all use is photoshopped and/or from years ago. Oh, here we go...

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 06/08/2025

I tried Copilot, and it said this.

Hypothesis:
“One Direction” could be a cryptic definition for Take That — another boy band, but that’s 4,4 and doesn’t fit the clue’s logic.
Wait — what about:
Answer: Gone Solo
- Explanation:
- “The one devastated” = anagram of “THE ONE” → “GONE”
- “Volunteer to miss” = “solo” — as in someone who used to be part of a group but now volunteers to go it alone.
- “One Direction” = cryptic definition — someone who used to be in One Direction but is now gone solo.
Final Answer: Gone Solo
Let me know if you want to tweak the clue or explore alternatives — this one’s got layers!

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 30/07/2025

I’m convinced that people think this is some kind of scam, but it isn’t. I got this book last week, thanks to @biggreenbooks.bsky.social and @glamazon79.bsky.social Remember that it is restricted to the IK.

Paperback of Writing the Murder: Essays in Crafting Crime Fiction by Dan Coxon.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 30/06/2025

Post your favourite Doctor Who, wrong answers only.

The character Ford Prefect, from the BBC TV series Hitchhikder's Guide to the Galaxy. Played by the actor David Dixon. The Dr Who who never was (although he was an alien). Here, he is about to enjoy a pan galactic gargle blaster.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 05/06/2025

Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face - Mike Tyson.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 06/04/2025

@danroutledge.bsky.social @shieldsbrief.bsky.social a coach had to be restrained at half time at one of today’s games. I wonder if the officials will put in a report about that.

Coach being restrained at a basketball game.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 06/04/2025

Happy birthday to my beautiful wife, Joyce. We have a packed week ahead to celebrate. Off to PlaySport later to watch Caledonia Gladiators, then we have a trip to London on Tuesday to see MAMMA MIA! and ABBA Voyage. Looking forward to staying at Snoozebox - right across from the ABBA Arena.

Joyce at Trocadero's at Crossbasket Castle.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 25/03/2025

Some more photos from our stay.

Entertainment at Trocadero’s during dinner.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 25/03/2025

Great to see @michelrouxjr.bsky.social at Trocadero’s at Crossbasket Castle. Food, drink, and entertainment were all incredible, and Michel made sure to go round every table and chat to everyone. A fantastic evening.

A photo of Michel Roux and my wife at Trocadero’s.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 19/03/2025

I do a lot better than you. 1979 was a good year...

Official Album Charts for 3rd July 1979, featuring ELO, Blondie, James Last, Tubeway Army, and ABBA.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 03/03/2025

"Have you said thank you even once?"

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 02/03/2025

"Why aren't you wearing a suit?"

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 28/02/2025

"Stay out of the black and into the red, nothing in this game for two in a bed."

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 18/02/2025

Give @biggreenbooks.bsky.social a follow. Every Wednesday is #buyastrangerabook day - I got this book for free last week.

A photo of the novel The Billion Pound Lie, by Bill Dare.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 28/01/2025

The Labour representative on the show was very concerned that DeepSeek is censored and lies to you. She seems unaware that most, if not all, AI platforms are also censored, and "hallucinate". #PoliticsLive #DeepSeek #BBCPoliticsLive

Conversation with Microsoft Copilot. It is asked "What is the connection between Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell", and it responds "I'd really like to help, but it seems this topic is off-limits for me. Sorry about that!"

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 26/01/2025

Caledonia Gladiators women back home with the trophy. Mission accomplished.

The team standing outside the coach, at PlaySport.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 26/01/2025

Gladiators women brandishing the sword after their win.

Gladiators a free winning the women’s trophy final.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 26/01/2025

At the basketball trophy finals.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 20/01/2025

I wonder if this information will soon be wiped from AI.

A screenshot of the response from Microsoft Copilot, when asked what happened on January 6th, 2020. The response outllines the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and says that it was widely regarded as an insurrection and an act of domestic terrorism.

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Matt McQueen @matt-rarely-writes.co.uk · 12/01/2025

@danroutledge.bsky.social @shieldsbrief.bsky.social I suppose it counts as a run, even if the only team you beat in the competition is a Scottish National League team.