PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 7hI was confused why some of the City charges related to understating costs, which seems counterintuitive if they were trying to understate income overall. But those 'costs' were amounts covered by income that should have come through the club (the Mancini contract - one of Ludlum's earlier works)... 100
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 8hIf anyone says "there were rumours..." I have to respond with "he was into field hockey players", and fortunately about 50% of my friends get it. My parents, not so much. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTg...youtube.comI'm Amazed (2007 Remaster)YouTube video by Pixies - Topic 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026After 40 hours IT HAS STOPPED RAINING. Thoughts with any business owners trying to get through to their insurance companies right now, they're going to spend a long time on hold. No reports of errant swans in the riverside bars this time, so that's a bonus. 040
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Still raining, but it's calmed down a bit. Local paper is describing yesterday as "Un épisode méditerranéen", which doesn't really seem strong enough, as the river went up by over 4 metres... 030
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Still raining, thundering, lightninging, and now HAILING, there's a foot ofwater in the basement and this isn't stopping any time soon. My cat, obviously, is blaming me for this whole situation. 020
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It's raining so hard I've just receiving an emergency alert on my phone - all the schools are closed and we've been told to stay indoors. I presume the civil defence siren went off at some point but we couldn't hear it over the thunder... 230
Reposted by PhilippaBMꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 29/09/202613 Monsters Good And True I think there are so many genuine monsters in the world that I am consoling myself by drawing little monsters who are good. 2336673
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026OK they're corny, but the Man City mickey-takes on Reels are making me laugh so hard... 110
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026When I was on Twitter, I'd occasionally click on links to egregious content being cited in a thread to see that it was not available in my country (France; Germany has similar laws) so...they've always been able to do it, they just didn't care. Obvious, I know, but worth remembering. 110
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026My oven broke. Bought a new one. First delivery slot 'I wasn't there' (I was). Second slot, they show up, but the guy takes one look at the current wiring, says 'that's illegal' and tells me I need an electrician to make it safe before they can do the installation. I am considering a raw food diet. 030
Reposted by PhilippaBJude @judeinlondon.com · 25/09/2026Are there any Dutch lawyers available to answer a few questions for me? Quite an urgent request 007
Reposted by PhilippaBTW @twesq.bsky.social · 20/09/2026this is fantastic and I learned something new 562802426
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We all know that the fash are going to start going after the BDMLR now... 000
Reposted by PhilippaB👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 23/09/2026no it fuckin won’t 3449450
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Go Beatrice. I'd say 'Queen' but that would be inappropriate. 010
Reposted by PhilippaBElle @elleisanisland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Pope Leo XIV has been gifted a massive green orb and honestly not now massive green orb 76869781132
Reposted by PhilippaBJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Solidarity with this Piddington resident ♥️✊ #Newsnight 721802539
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026You know a plumber's good when they get you to try out different heights/placements for the grab-rail before fixing it. Turning up on time is also a bonus. 100
Reposted by PhilippaBBen Bowman @bennosaurus.com · 14/09/2026It's a work in progress, but I've written and signed a pledge to my students this year that I will not use GenAI in teaching www.bennosaurus.com/no-ai-pledge 031
Reposted by PhilippaBMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026BOB DYLAN writing in The New York Times on being 80. We’re so used to Dylan being an enigmatic & elusive trickster that it’s always a delightful surprise when he writes something so personal, heartfelt and wise. 11481150
Reposted by PhilippaBkevinwilliams @kevvwill.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Like those COVID checks, and tariff dividends. As far as anyone knows, the only check pledge Trump has in fact made good on is to Stormy Daniels. 011
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026It's been a tough time financially since a work project ended. I fixed the dishwasher, sorted out monthly payments for a new oven, but the devis for the toilet replacement is in and I've just got my 'council tax' bill. If you can spare anything to help, or can share, bless you. ko-fi.com/philippab 000
Reposted by PhilippaBFrench Football Weekly @frenchfootball.bsky.social · 08/09/2026*NEW POD* on Spotify - Phil, Tom and Jez try to work out if PSG are just playing with us after their worst start in the season for at least a decade. open.spotify.com/episode/4MIn...open.spotify.comFFW 1 - Happy to be hereFrench Football Weekly · Episode 001
Reposted by PhilippaBWestcountrybird @racheljs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We’re reaching a new low in this country when the fantastic heroes of the #RNLI being attacked for their amazing work. Not forgetting the other #Lifeboat services that also keep people safe too. Bill Bryson said it best. Please unfollow me if this is a problem for you. 28122
Reposted by PhilippaBFrench Football Weekly @frenchfootball.bsky.social · 07/09/2026WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! The first FFW podcast of the new season is here. Ooh PSG. 😱 soundcloud.com/frenchfootba...soundcloud.comFFW 1 - Happy to be herePhil, Jez and Tom review the start of Ligue 1 011
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026OK it's too soon but JFC these three look like they're bad stock photos for how your incompetent and annoying boss comes into your office... 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I think the nearby construction site is running behind as they started up at 7am today and I am noooooo happy. 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 05/09/2026There's library in the US that is sinking into the ground because the architects forgot to include the weight of the books in the weight of the building. A library. 211
Reposted by PhilippaByaoi gagarin @mel.bzky.team · 05/09/2026oh protesters are they? if just stop oil block a street for an hour thats a criminal offence and when a nice old grammy holds up a pro-palestine sign shes a domestic terrorist but seizing a port still counts as a protest then, i see 271032284
Reposted by PhilippaBAlissa Wilkinson @alissawilkinson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Jesus Christ, famously stingy about giving fish to people 1244890851
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This simultaneously makes sense and confuses me. Then again, my knowledge of this part of the world is mostly down to CSI:Manhattan and Rizzoli & Isles... mydialect.us/quiz-standar... 000
Reposted by PhilippaBJay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Finally, if you want some rainbow-flavoured Jesus, St Nicks is doing our annual Rainbow Eucharist the Sunday after pride, come along for the gayest service of the year, in a Church that's so LGBTQ inclusive we had to put an FAQ on the website to make it clear that straight people can and do attend. 410316
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026*Another* lowflying helicopter buzzing repeatedly overhead. This has been happening every other day for a fortnight, getting a bit worrying, as well as annoying... 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Introduce yourself with ten acts you’ve seen live: PJ Harvey Le Tigre Hole The Breeders The Gossip Lydia Lunch Kenickie Patricia Morrison Wir Sind Helden The Organ 000
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Yup, checked it - they had 2 pts in 23/4 but won the TdC. 3 pts in 19/20 and 20/1 but won the TdC. Otherwise 6 pts, and only lost the TdC in 21/2 to Lille. This *is* their worst start for at least ten years. 201
Reposted by PhilippaBJude @judeinlondon.com · 29/08/2026I wrote this about Jason Arday and lying. Free to read for 48hrs. www.patreon.com/judeinlondon...patreon.comA LIE IS NOT A MORTAL SIN | judeinlondonJason Arday lied. Everybody lies. Should the price of a lie be a life? Throughout our lives everybody will tell a lie, a half-truth or an em 34621
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 29/08/2026OK so PSG have 2 points after having to come back from 2-0 down twice in the first 2 games (at Rennes and Lille), and after losing the Trophee des Champions to Lens. This must be their worst start to a domestic season in ages. Long may it continue. 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Well, at least I didn't embarass myself on my home town, heh. www.maptap.gg August 28 95🏅 100🎯 81🌟 97🔥 99🎯 Final score: 945 010
PhilippaB @philippab.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I've always wondered what 100% humidity actually means, and I still don't understand it, but now I *know*... 210