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idleyorkshireman.bsky.social
An idle and opinionated Yorkshireman who worsens with red wine. Proud husband, dad, foster dad, grandad and Bradford City supporter. Owner of Welcome Independent Living Ltd.
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Wishing we were European again…….

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Because I was afraid to speak when I was just a lad Me father gave me nose a tweak, told me I was bad But then one day I learned a word that saved me achin' nose The biggest word you ever heard and this is how it goes

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Sometimes fostering children just melts your cold arsed Yorkshire heart….

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

I apologise now but the rise in racism and misogyny across the globe and perpetuated by the main stream media means I’m going to have to be an even more objectionable arse in the foreseeable future. If you let them do this to you then your children will be next…..

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

Shopping took a little longer today as I spent most of my time trying to avoid purchasing anything produced in the USA and more of it looking for UK and Canadian products….

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Our 18 year old foster boy with autism just apologised to our 9 year old foster boy for being rude and hurting his feelings. They high fived and hugged. Dear world - please take note, it can be done. Both boys are now available for training on peace talks and diplomatic negotiations.

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

Royal Mail - Not Royal National Grid - Not National British Gas - Not British British Petroleum (BP) - Not British Public Transport - Not Public All brought to you by the evil of Privatisation.

submitted 28 days ago • 24 comments

Beautiful sunset in Yorkshire beyond our fields towards Burnley….shedding natural light in a dark world…be kind out there kiddos

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

Just trying my best to juggle between being a successful business owner and a fair socialist….not always an easy thing to do but always the right thing to do 👍

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

Today is a day for hiding under the duvet and waking up tomorrow hoping it was all a bad dream…..

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

I love Land Rovers and own a 40 year old Defender, a Freelander 2, a Discovery, a 2005 35th anniversary Range Rover and the one below driven by grandson Harvey is the only one currently working 🤷‍♂️🙄

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Big shout out to all those fabulous kids who have experience of the care system and their fantastic foster families. Here’s some of ours showing the adult world how to love without hate ❤️

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

Sometimes a grandchild just needs his grandad for a hug……..and sometimes it’s the other way round ❤️

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

At a local sports centre full of Burnley and Man City fans but still brave enough to wear his Bradford City top……football and fostering, a great combination for good fun #blendedfamily good god I love this boy ❤️

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Still got the snow and -7 Celsius tonight but boy is it beautiful living in the Pennines ❤️

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Just a couple of Yorkshire lads casually clearing the 3 ft deep snow from the driveway at -7 degrees Celsius 😂😂. Me and 18 year old Ollie who has Autism and has lived with us since he was six. #fostering

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

When you need to get off the Yorkshire hill side to get to the train station…. It’s good to have a 40 year old Land Rover 😉

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Looks like we are all moving onto @bsky.app The hatred, racism, misogyny and media misinformation is awful on X and is now filtering through to Threads….looking to connect with anyone considered to be Woke 👍

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

Big shout out to all those fabulous kids who have experience of the care system and their fantastic foster families. Here’s some of ours showing the adult world how to love without hate ❤️

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments