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Clyde-built woman. Scientist. Sometimes cranky. Fan of crisps, dogs and running cows.

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@penguinsagainstdt.bsky.social Spotted in Glasgow overnight…

04.04.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nick Ferrari - in London, presumably - asking whether we are overreacting because of things shutting in Scotland and Ireland because of the rare red wind warning. Risk to life.

RISK TO LIFE.

And then played Churchill to emphasise that we are wusses.

What an utter shitehawk.
#StormÉowyn

24.01.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@mrjamesob.bsky.social did I almost hear a measure being described as a "Gnat's Chuff" (or similar gnat measurement)?

23.01.2025 10:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m in! Though I may need to hone my skills in covert communications - a public forum is not my best first foray into smuggling!

22.01.2025 19:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Can I help as a bog standard individual from Glasgow?

Happy to be contrary against the shitehawks that brought this in .

22.01.2025 18:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That is unexpectedly wonderful!

15.01.2025 15:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stupidity is more dangerous. Evil takes a break every now and then.

15.01.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Condolences to his those who loved him. He is a loss xxx

14.01.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I didn’t know Cultural Norms Pastor was a career choice when I was at school. If only….

13.01.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hang on….are you my husband?

08.01.2025 11:29 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#uksnow light dusting in the last hour, lying on frozen ground. ML6 2/10

05.01.2025 09:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well…those are images that will linger…!

05.01.2025 04:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Never been more proud to be Scottish than when Kevin said his black bun could β€˜pan a window in’. And Norman made macaroon. Hoots! #bakeoff #hogmanay

03.01.2025 20:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Excellent advice. Logging off now, and going back to this. Slainte!

01.01.2025 23:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To read more, and doom scroll less.

01.01.2025 22:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My most listened to song on Spotify this year was Allentown. This feels like the only place I can say this out loud.

31.12.2024 23:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I make sure things work, and tell people not to fuck about with the working things.

31.12.2024 10:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh…off the top of my head I know Lulu, Kiki Dee and Cilla….the others not sure.

29.12.2024 20:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My mum wanted to call me Mary, with Jane as a middle name. Mary Jane. My dad stopped it my saying kids would call me margarine at school. Thanks Dad.πŸ‘πŸ»

28.12.2024 17:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At a distance….with a broom handle! πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜‚
Hope your 2025 is kind to you x

27.12.2024 06:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We were thinking it was cringey at the start - a load of folk behaving like their 15 year younger selves. Warmed to it lots when I realised they were in on that gag.

26.12.2024 22:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My leftover tea > actual Christmas tea. Turkey and sweet leek pie with sage and chestnut pastry. Peas, silverskin onions and cranberry sauce.

26.12.2024 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What in the name of ever living fuck is that? Salmon skin?

23.12.2024 22:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Holly Johnson sings 'The Power Of Love' on 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' Christmas special
Holly Johnson sings 'The Power Of Love' on 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' Christmas special YouTube video by NME

Christmas banger.
If you’re not moved by this, we can never be friends.

youtu.be/hjddPN2geKY?...

22.12.2024 21:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Harry. Very kind of you to say xxx

22.12.2024 11:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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21.12.2024 14:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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45 minute alert for those in the UK. Top 10 Christmas movie β€˜The Bishop’s Wife’ on BBC2, 9:15. You’re welcome πŸŽ„

21.12.2024 08:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These threads were always entertaining. The bingo is inspired. She’s like a modern day Kitty.#caffynehru

20.12.2024 20:28 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Your callers were extraordinary today.

19.12.2024 17:22 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The shear audacity of this question. Why should we help ewe? #sheeppuns

19.12.2024 13:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0