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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1h

If you want a fun horror movie with a different spin to the usual killer, I recommend "Freaky". It's kinda Friday 13th meets Freaky Friday. #Halloween

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 1h

Tonight at Chez Jones: Lincolnshire and Cumberland sausages in caramelised onion and beer gravy, with peas and mashed potato. Gravy: onions, butter, salt, beer, beef stock, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, wholegrain mustard, sage, tarragon, bay leaf, cornflour.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 4h

In lots of movies and TV shows, the family eats homemade pancakes or waffles for breakfast. Americans, is this actually a common breakfast for you?

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 4h

About once a year I get a hankering for hotdogs. Today is that day. With onions cooked in butter, plus ketchup and mustard. We had no gherkins.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy gotcha day, Eddie! Not always easy, always worth it.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Rewatching season 1 of Heroes, which is very good. Except it reminded me how irritating I find Mohinder's intro words for each episode, trying to sound all deep but just pretty cheesy.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dessert at Chez Jones: natural yogurt, shaved 80% dark chocolate, homemade blackberry sauce.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Alright book fans! It's my partner's birthday coming up and I want to find her some good sci-fi reads. Stipulations/preferences: 1) Near-future 2) Not hard-SF 3) Feminist angles 4) New(er) release 5) Page-turner with interesting concepts Any recommendations?

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: pork and bean chilli, yogurt, cheddar, spring onion, lemon. White rice.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I very quickly put us all together in front of a picture of our house. Quite a bit to alter to get it looking a bit better, but generally I think my partner will really like the gift and all the work I put into it. I only started drawing and using Illustrator 12 months ago so I've a lot to learn.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Final member of the family portrait is... Me! Frankly I think I look a little too uncanny l, like a slightly creepy waiter. But I'm new to drawing people and the likeness is ok considering I combined an old body with a new head while removing a dog and gun. I'm learning!

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you mention Edinburgh is nice on social media, it summons Glaswegians who'll tell you that Glasgow's better. Go on, try it!

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The family portrait continues. This is the first human I've ever drawn and, despite it looking like she's groping her own breast, I'm fairly happy with it. I used mostly shapes and paints, with some faint photo layers to help me with the face and knees.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's lunch at Chez Jones: gammon, peas, egg, black pepper.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: gammon, Mac n cheese, kale.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As I'm making this family portrait in secret for my partner's birthday present, I'm having to work on it when she's out of the room, here and there. Anyway, I drew Eddie today. Two dogs down, two humans to go.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: Chinese inspired chicken szechuan stew with white rice. Chicken, carrot, onions, szechuan peppercorns, dried chillies, black pepper, garlic, Chinese cooking wine, oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, tomatoes, rice vinegar, apple, chicken stock

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My first TV appearance as "man looking at view, facing away from camera" (for about 3 seconds) in a Cross Country Trains advert. I had everybody fooled and am awaiting my Oscar nominations. Full ad here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD3H...

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's my partner's birthday soon but I don't have much money for presents so I'm making her a family portrait and some framed other versions, starting with Pakkun, our (departed) spaniel.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Watching "Notting Hill" for the first time, I noticed: 1) Julia Roberts says very little 2) Everybody else speaks like Paddington Bear 3) Night scenes are weirdly bright 4) Quirk quirk quirky

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week I exercised every morning, ate healthily, didn't drink any booze. Gained weight. So, next week maybe I'll try the opposite method.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

More book covers that caught my eye recently

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm giving a little presentation to Creative Edinburgh today, so I've given myself a haircut and dressed "creatively" (colourfully).

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken thighs in mustard, lemon and thyme. Butter beans with mozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, basil and garlic.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Eddie's chin is heavier (denser) than a super massive black hole.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: roast pork, potatoes, apple sauce and kale with gravy. And crackling.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Just finished Kingdom Hearts (1.5) for the first time. That end boss (mainly just the 1on1) was difficult, took me about 10-12 attempts. On to KH2!

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Lamb and beef hotpot, bok choi and shitake mushrooms. We may have over ordered but took the rest away.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Out for an 18th anniversary expensive cocktail, followed by a cheaper Chinese hotpot.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today's brunch at Chez Jones: wagyu burger, scrambled eggs, Branston beans, mushrooms with tarragon.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's our 18 year anniversary tomorrow. So very long and old, but golden.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

After a long period of difficult tests and treatments, Eddie's leishmaniasis is officially in remission. Here's hoping it continues to improve so the lad can enjoy the second half of his life in comfort and good health.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Anybody else had a flurry of new followers recently? I'm not talking thousands, just like 30 in a couple of days. I wonder if it's because I posted about slow cookers.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ahhhh there's nothing quite like a bad night's sleep.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken korma and brown rice.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: sea bass and tomatoes with thyme, spinach and broccoli in cheese sauce. Sauce: cheddar, red Leicester, creme fraiche, roux, milk, nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, English mustard, white pepper.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I handed in my PhD 13 years ago! It's been great changing my title from Mr to Dr on my debit card, well worth the 4 years of pain.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and broccoli in oyster and sesame sauce. Served with brown rice and kimchi.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Anybody who has a slow cooker, how often do you actually use it? I've always resisted as I figure you can do the same thing on the hob/in the oven, but that's a bit risky if you're out all day and want the food ready when you're home / don't want to cook when you get home from a busy day.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: beef and pork meatballs, brown rice cooked in sunblushed tomato, pepper and black olive sauce. Topped with tzatziki.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: salmon, olive oil potatoes, green beans, roasted garlic and mushroom sauce.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

More book covers that caught my eye recently

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sunday snack at Chez Jones: Scotch egg and sangria.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sunday lunch at Chez Jones: roast chicken salad in a creamy mustard dressing. Salad: chicken, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, spring greens. Dressing: wholegrain mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, mayo.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dessert at Chez Jones: yogurt with homemade blackberry sauce (foraged blackberries from Craigmillar Castle woods).

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tonight at Chez Jones: roast chicken, olive oil roasted new potatoes, spring greens, roasted garlic and mushroom sauce. Sauce: roasted garlic (4 bulbs!), mushrooms, onion, butter, tarragon, parsley, white pepper, chicken stock, creme fraiche, white wine.

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

More book covers that caught my eye recently

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Dr Russell Jones @russjoneswrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I just watched Supergirl! For me, it's a 6.5/10. I think Milly Alcock was really good as Supergirl, she sold the troubled protagonist trying to overcome grief and be a good person.

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