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Stephen Blackford 👽

@steveblackford.bsky.social

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Father, Son and Holy Goat. #LFC fanatic, cantankerous old soul with a heart mainly of gold. Author of 19 books, seller of very few. Lives in a time warp with the ghosts of my heroes Hunter Thompson and Salvador Dali linktr.ee/theblackfordbookclub

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 16h

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/soul-uplif... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Some rambling, scrambling words on Sunday's "Spirited Adventure" mental health retreat day. #spiritedadventure #substack #retreat #mentalhealth #recovery #adventure #nature

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Soul uplift and a Spirited Adventure

“Dear Diary”, October 4th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 18h

Solid 6/10 for this morning’s “Blackford Special”. The burnt mushrooms were particularly delicious 😋 Thanks for hanging out here. I’m a tough nut to crack. But I have a soft centre. And thanks should you ever read any of my longer ramblings ❤️ Love, hugs, and sloppy kisses Chef Blackford 🧑‍🍳

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/dodging-bu... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 I went to Birmingham today (full of police and bloody Tories) and I dodged a bullet with my mate Hunter. Kind of. Go on, give it a read! Thanks. #substack #birmingham #huntersthompson

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Dodging bullets with Hunter S Thompson

“Dear Diary”, October 6th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ahoy Hoy from Birmingham ❤️ (shame it was full of Bizzies and Tories 🙄)

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

En Steak En (Hungry) Heron 🙃

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/charlie-sa... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Today's "Dear Diary", from Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard to another defeat at Scrabble at the hands of "The Redhead" and Dr Who and Charles Manson and MK Ultra. Oh it's a good 'un 🙃 #substack #boxing #scrabble

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Charlie Says…You’re a loser at Scrabble

“Dear Diary”, October 5th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

With the axe wielding maniacs yesterday 😂 Boss day. All courtesy of: The Breath of Life Foundation Spirited Adventure

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/retro-albu... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 🎵And I'll climb the hill in my own way Just wait awhile for the right day And as I rise above the tree line and the clouds I look down, hear the sound of the things you said today🎵 #pinkfloyd #substack #meddle #music

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Retro Album of the Month — “Meddle” (1971) by Pink Floyd

“and I’ll climb, the hill in my own way”

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Boss day yesterday at “Spirited Adventure”, mental health retreat day in the forest, and all manner of other shenanigans 😀🤠🏹🌳☕️🥓🥪❤️ Courtesy and with huge thanks to The Breath of Life Foundation

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/i-was-chas... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 “You look so happy and content,” said my friend Luke. I was. It was Saturday. And I was cooking breakfast for my friends. #friends #friendship #mentalhealth #substack

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I was chasing the sun around the garden like a lizard earlier…

“Dear Diary”, October 3rd 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/the-uprisi... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 My 2 minute spoiler free take on #theuprising #movies #film #andrewgarfield #substack

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The Uprising (2026)

Two minute spoiler free film review

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A rare diamond and a cubic zirconia earlier in beautiful Ironbridge ❤️

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/jesus-is-a... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Yesterday's "Dear Diary", with music from Elbow #ironbridge #telford #shropshire #elbow #diary

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Jesus is an Ironbridge Girl

“Dear Diary”, 30th September 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The beat of my heart ❤️ #ironbridge

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/in-the-gre... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Some brief words of appreciation for #inthegrey #substack #movies

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In The Grey (2026)

Two minute spoiler free film review

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/7-letter-w... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Want the lowdown as I sneaked a vital win last night against "The Redhead"? #scrabble #diary #substack

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7 letter words can’t save The Redhead as Dorian Gray wins Game 15

“Dear Diary”, 29th September 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Back in my spiritual home 🌞❤️

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/cheese-on-... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Brief takes on #idiots and #theicecreamman #substack #movies

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Cheese on Toast at The Movies

A brief double-bill of spoiler free film reviews

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/for-whom-t... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Brief recap of yesterday's stroll in the (almost) sunshine of Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Shifnal. #shropshire #substack #travel #photography

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For whom the church bells toll

“Dear Diary”, September 24th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My spiritual home was calling me, and how can I resist her sweet siren song? ❤️

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ahoy Hoy from beautiful Shrewsbury in Shropshire ❤️

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/breakfast-... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 "Well my car failed the MOT (quelle surprise) and I’m back to hating myself with a dark and senseless passion. I hate cars, garages and mechanics as all three speak in a language I fail to understand". #substack #diary

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Breakfast with Auntie

"Dear Diary", 23rd September 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/normal-2026 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 My rambling musings on the movie #normal #substack

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Two minute spoiler free film review

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/im-the-gho... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 "I’m not a cool kid either. Which is a shame. No, I just talk to the oldest iron bridge in the world and feed the town’s ducks. It gives me a sense of enormous well-being. PARKLIFE!" #substack #history #diary #journal

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“I’m the ghost in the back of your head”

“Dear Diary”, 22nd September 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Good afternoon from my #ironbridge happy place ❤️🌞

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/i-dont-wan... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 "and then, from nowhere, gazing into each other’s eyes across a Scrabble board — “I don’t want this weekend to end”. #substack #diary #journal #ironbridge #shropshire #travel #photography

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“I don’t want the weekend to end”

“Dear Diary”, 21st September 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/isaks-a-re... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Some more rambling musings on yesterday's match #lfc #substack #holygoalie #liverpool #redsky

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Isak’s a Red, Olé Olé (part 2)

Bournemouth 0 Liverpool 1, September 20th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Full-Time Musings Tyler Adams didn’t deserve to lose today and nor did Bournemouth for 60 minutes. But tough tits as they say! What a fucking win that was. Final 30 minutes so impressive. Koumas and Nyoni superb cameos from ones so young. Up the Mighty Fucking Reds. #LFC

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Half-Time Ramblings My FT prediction of 3-2 Bournemouth only looks light in terms of the score as the hosts have outplayed an insipid and sluggish Reds. Wide open through the middle again. Kerkez gives me kittens. Thank Christ for Jacquet, van Dijk and Araujo. #BOULIV #LFC

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/up-all-nig... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 "Isn’t it wonderful to see that I haven’t lost my ability to show a young lady a thrilling and sexy time? And I won at Scrabble (332–298). HOORAY!" #substack #scrabble #music #takethat #diary #journal

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Up All Night With “The Redhead”

“Dear Diary”, September 19th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/the-death-... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Loved it! You can read why via my substack 🙃 #thedeathofrobinhood #substack #movies

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The Death of Robin Hood (2026)

Two minute spoiler free film review

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/scrabble-d... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 "I’m adored by a Scrabble cheat and a PlayStation master. I’m a lucky man. But I’ll also never be enough. Funny old world. Take it easy. See you around sometime" #scrabble #substack #games #boardgames

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Scrabble despair, feeding ducks, and the melting of a friend’s mind

“Dear Diary”, September 17th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/london-bri... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Some more rambling musings from tonight's match. #LIVTOT #LFC

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"London Bridge is Falling Down. Poor old Tottenham"

Liverpool 3 Tottenham 1, 15th September 2026

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Half-Time Ramblings Reds the better team since the opening 10 minutes of a so-so half of football. Too soft through the middle and open on the wings, but it’s lucky Spurs are utter rubbish. For the love of God don’t bring on Andy Robertson. Unless in a Red shirt. #LIVTOT #LFC

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/i-was-cook... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Today's depressing as all shit "Dear Diary". #aberdovey #wales #substack #diary #journal #mentalhealth

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I was cooking breakfast and listening to Oasis earlier…

“Dear Diary”, September 15th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thought I’d go for something different today. A solid 6/10 😋

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/monday-mus... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Today's "Dear Diary". #substack #mentalhealth #musings

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Monday Musings From The Other Side

"Dear Diary", September 14th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/i-dont-thi... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Then with mere minutes left before the witching hour the weed fairy paid a welcome visit, and fluttered her wings upon an evening “I never want to end” #substack #travel #photography #ironbridge #history

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“I don’t think you’re going to find much profundity at 3.30am in the morning”

“Dear Diary”, September 13th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/i-think-we... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Andy later said it was the “most exciting Forest and Fellowship” ever. What larks! #substack #travel #photography #ironbridge #diary

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“I think we should call the fire brigade”

“Dear Diary”, September 12th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

“The Great Fire of Coalport” A dodgy gas canister ended this morning’s breakfast in the forest 🙄 My mate Jay: “Shall we call the fire brigade?” Silly softarse 😂

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/tea-and-ca... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Some rambling, scrambling words on yesterday's trip to the toytown of Ironbridge #substack #ironbridge #shropshire #telford

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Tea and Cake in Toytown

“Dear Diary”, September 11th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thought I’d treat myself to a couple of hours in my happy place (and sweets and cake and great company 😁)

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/atleti-imp... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Some more rambling musings on tonight's game. #LFC #Atleti #LIVATM #substack

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Atleti impress but Reds dig out vital win

Liverpool 2 Atletico Madrid 1, September 9th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Full-Time Musings Vastly improved 2nd half from the Reds. Tore into Atleti from the off and a messy press of the 1st half became a coordinated full team press, and a lead that was never in doubt against a wilting Atleti. Szoboszlai, Wirtz and Araujo outstanding. #LFC #LIVATM

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Half-Time Ramblings Lively 45 minutes between a finished article and a mess of a team. Lucky to be level (face facts Reds) as Atleti have been superb all over the pitch, exploiting the chasms of space left everywhere and Llorente is tearing a dreadful Kerkez a new arse. #LIVATM #LFC

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/i-wasnt-lo... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 All together now: 🎵The way that you hold me. Whenever you hold me. There’s some kind of magic, inside you🎵 #substack #radiohead #carlysimon #nobodydoesitbetter

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I wasn’t looking. But somehow you found me

“Dear Diary”, September 9th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/it-was-a-c... Happy Birthday mate 🥳 #substack #family #happybirthday #strangerthings

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It was a cold September night in 2003

“Dear Diary”, September 8th 2026

Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A very happy birthday boy (and an unbelievably proud father ❤️)

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/talking-in... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 Today's "Dear Diary" and all manner of #mentalhealth stuff 🙃

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Talking in Circles and the mental health anxieties of life (part 666)

"Dear Diary", September 7th 2026

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Stephen Blackford 👽 @steveblackford.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/passenger-... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4LYDSD4 André Øvredal has created a creepy as hell opening to a film with jump scares galore that thoroughly satisfied the horror fan in me! Highly recommended. #passenger #substack #horror #horrormovies

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Passenger (2026)

2 minute spoiler free film review