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aizuyabanjin.bsky.social
pottering about, growing stuff, cooking stuff, taking photos of stuff, underachieving, trying not to be a grumpy old man
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I shall look forward to it.
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Oh, judging by your ‘continue listening’ list, you’re nearing the end of episode 6.
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No surprise there. My schooldays were full of errors.
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I noticed that announcement too. Every time they say something like that, I fear the worst. I don’t know how I’d get by with Radio 4!! (As an aside, isn’t that Jonathan Pie series brilliant?…if a little depressing?
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I suggested something along those lines, pointing out ‘humourously’ that her week was going backwards….. Big mistake…it was on a Friday. 💥🤬💥
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Nice to know there’s an AR connection!
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I have to say, it was bloody delicious. Probably my best yet.
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Yep. It was up to scratch.
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Ah yes. A very familiar name. I like all you’ve posted by him in the past. Will I like this one too?…..let’s click and find out!
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Glad to be of service. Enjoy your special day of extra-pampering.
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That’s so sweet. What a wonderful relationship you have. I only speak to my dad once a week (it is for about an hour though) and last week he was apologising (only half jokingly) for ‘still being here and what a pain it must be to have to speak every week!’ Silly man!
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Not at all what I was expecting. Enjoyed that, in its Afro Celtic Sound System-y way.
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No, that was new to me. Very groovy and cool video clip too.
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Thank you. I knew I could rely on you, Joe.
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Enjoy it while you can.
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Nice work if you can get it! I don’t think I’ve been much more than 3 miles from my front door in the past 6 months!
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Wow! One week Hokkaido, another, Okinawa - you certainly get around!
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Pretty decent girth on that. Score!
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It’s très groovy, n’est pas?
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Damn. I’ll have to scrub one off the running total. Tough judge!
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I hoped you’d dig it! ( and thanks for motivating me to read the longest piece of writing in French I’ve read in over 20 years!! Sorry my reply is in English 😔)
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Thanks. I’ll check it out.
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Hein?! What did les mecs ever do to you? I like their contribution and can picture them in matching sharkskin suits and Beatle boots, dancing groovily behind her and looking on in slightly intimidated awed devotion.
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I was going to slip that retained knowledge in, but didn’t want to look too swotty.
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RN is another of those talented performers that, whenever I hear them, I think I ought to dive deeper into. Nice pick.
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Is this the chap who I always say ‘new to me’? If so, then I think you’ve FINALLY managed to make him stick in my head.
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That was a lovely way to start the day. Obrigado.
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Such a great song. Such a great soundtrack. Such a great film. I ought to watch it again.
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Not so bad recently, ta.
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Happy birthday!
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Yes, although not that album so well. Their first album was a regular listen when my son was a toddler. This track in particular is strongly connected to his early years for me. He loved dancing to it. Sadly, I expect he has no recollection of it whatsoever now!
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That’s what I thought. If I made playlists, these two would segue beautifully. And I’m glad to hear somebody else has good enough taste to appreciate kidney beans! My daughter is out tonight, so I chucked in a hefty load of chili powder. 🌶️🔥
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Ha ha! The beans turned out pretty well, ta!
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I’m inclined to agree it’s a bit more me than her. I mean, where are the cheesy synths?!
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So were the beans I cooked! 😉
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Paging @shropshirelad.bsky.social!
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Your story reminds me of a house guest we had once. Lovely chap in all respects, but he painstakingly picked out ALL the beans in the dinner I'd prepared. Unbelievable, I thought, but clearly not uncommon!
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Thank you for your concern! That is always a worry, but as it turns out, if anything I overcooked them. It is important to not add salt until they are cooked, or they'll never soften up.
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I was thinking the same! I just heard a bunch of twiddly notes! 😔
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cool version of the classic song
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We're on classic Alistair territory here, I feel, and there ain't nothin' wrong with that!
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That was very nice. Such a great, catchy song.
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The stink lingers on! Just cleaned all the surfaces again and will probably have to do the floor. I have been forbidden from ever buying half price squid again! 😫