j-turner.bsky.social
Writer, CFer and mischief-maker. Loves food, travel, rugby, and my very annoying border terrier.
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Hopefully we got something sorted. Always love the freedom of bike share when traveling, and always reminds me how staggering Edinburgh doesn't have something in place is when I return.
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Yep! Bonkers bonanza.
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Amazed a pigeon hasn't been smushed yet. Remember the Murrayfield seagull #NeverForget
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If we don't get 6 more tries in this match I'll consider the second half a let down at this point!
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In fact I checked! It was 12.
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A cleansing rugby balm for the pressures of the world. What's the most tried ever scored in a 6n match?
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Watching the game on TV it very much seemed to me that Duhan realises this the second he touches down. So many places or decisions in that game where that last kick doesn't matter mind you. Shouldn't have been where we won or lost.
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As someone born in England, who has lived in Scotland most of his life, next to his anxiety-ridden Scottish wife and impressively antagonistic English mum, I can guarantee that I'm loving the game but terrified of the final whistle 🤣
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There are only two more games left in the tournament after this so maybe Ireland are treating it like a quarter final? #WalvIre #SixNations
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The accidental LTN imposed by the bridge on Ashley Terrace being repaired in 2024 was a delight. The fact the local school has to put up multiple signs asking motorists to slow down tells you everything about that route sadly.
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"You're not very good at intentionally elbowing people so I'll just give a penalty."
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Yep, incredibly sad to see from this side of the Atlantic, and undoubtedly even harder for those with eyes open on the other side too.
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Fascinating watching from Europe as a chief enforcer with a weak chin takes to the stage in Munich and shits all over America being a trusted actor on the global stage. Equally fascinating to think that the destruction of America's global reputation is somehow sold as making America great again.
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This reassurance only works if your goal is to say "I told you so", and less if your fear is founded on the state of the world by the time they're done playing with their toys.
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Wales 2018 was a horror show. Definitely one that stands out in my memory. The pub was like sailing on the ocean of misery.
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27 minutes everyone looks shattered already! Great intensity.
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I retract this statement.
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Strong vibes this game will end as a 6 - 3 gruelling slog fest after 20 minutes in...
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Oh and the local post box is all dressed for the tournament
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Nice passage of play from Wales. France respond by organising Josh Adams to get stepped on. The anger is real.
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It's a pretty good national marketing strategy too! Heading to watch Bayonne and Biarritz in March simply because they make watching rugby so fun.
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The first BluSky six nations and it's nice to know we can keep warm twitter traditions like friendly animosity with the Welsh alive.
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What an awesome place to visit for a rugby holiday though! Quite jealous to be honest..
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The subtle Easter egg on font colour chosen for Josh Van Der Flier. 🇿🇦
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Pre-cursed Josh Bayliss 😓 The Scotland team has been selected through a Squid(ge) Game like process of elimination.
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Australian traitors was mind boggling and loved both series. Now I find out there's a Canadian and Spanish traitors!?
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Random twist possibility... Can Charlotte bargain beyond the game? I.e say I'm faithful and regardless of if you get to the final, if I win I'll give you 1/3 of the money...
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I was also curious! Sounds like we can have the same wind speeds, but a lot of other qualifying features are absent - www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/wea...
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Still quite a lot of he-says she-says tension, as well as the tension of the faithfuls trying to work out when to stop banishing people! They'll convince themselves someone else is probably a traitor. I sort of suspect only Jake and Leanne standing at the end.
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This was a very welcome signposting, thank you! Making a Reach website readable is the gold standard for pop-up management.
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I'd take Jonny Matthews over Ashman, and Ollie Lawrence at 13 over Sione, but otherwise an A* squad.
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Surely we can call them "bleets"?
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My joy at Blair Kinghorn being evacuated from a dismally underperforming Edinburgh side to basically play for France at club level will never diminish.
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Menoncello is awesome, I love him. But Sione not only put in an imperious shift in a well-firing Scotland team in 2024, but captained URC-winning Glasgow that won a final at Loftus, including a man-of-the-match performance away at Munster. The list is vibes anyway, and I love it! They're both ace.
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This is the saving grace. Honourable mentions do not invoke the Squidge team of the year Scotland player curse.
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Righttttt!? Menoncello over Sione has led me to simultaneously deep-frying pizza and rarebit in anger this evening @squidgerugby.bsky.social
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A series perhaps not mentioned but that explores a quite weird and wonderful optimistic far-future is Children of Time (and following books) by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
Apart from that, Andy Weir and Becky Chambers both seem good recommendations, although would say the former is more science-y...