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sardinetin.bsky.social
Not a writer. Don't have a podcast. Here for silliness, sarcasm and a cathartic moan. (UK)
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Waking at 5 am on a Saturday for no good reason is my favourite thing to do.

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Dentist for me and driving test for youngest today. Nerves shredded.

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

Always slightly bemused by people who, on Teams calls with 150+ people on them, insist on apologising in the chat for being late. Mate, seriously - nobody noticed (or cares).

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why am i here *mindless scrolling* this is effectively making me feel worse *still scrolling* i literally can't stop what the hell *more fervent scrolling* SOMEONE HELP I CANT STO

submitted 3 days ago • 24 comments

RADIO 4 IS DOWN. Time to check the emergency rations....

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Movies you have watched more than six times, GIFs only

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Ok, Bluesky - I'm curious.... As someone who has never had a dog, do all of them bark a lot - or is this an individual/age-related/breed-related thing? (And yes, asking because next door's never bloody shuts up)

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

What's the best time to share @quantick.bsky.social's Cybertruck song? Right about ... now. The Old Fools ep 2 is available. With @ianmartin.bsky.social and guest, @jennylandreth.bsky.social

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

We can easily spare a tenth of England for nature without affecting food production! 20% of our land produces just 3% of our food. Vast swathes of our uplands are owned by about 150 wealthy landowners who use it for shooting grouse, and set fire to our biggest carbon sink, our peat bogs...

submitted 29 days ago • 48 comments

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Does anyone else seem to get random substack newsletters in their inbox that they don't remember ever signing up to, or am I just going slightly doolally?!

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

The story behind this movie (in production) is rather fabulous. m.olyn.com/51cc3f8cd58c...

submitted 36 days ago • 2 comments

This Wednesday’s Money Box Live is all about insurance. I’m looking for your questions, comments, experiences. And also keen to hear from anyone who has had a claim refused - do share this if you can and thanks

submitted 40 days ago • 12 comments

Time to double-down.

submitted 64 days ago • 2 comments

"Borders must not be moved by force. This principle applies to every country, whether in the East or the West. In talks with our European partners, there is an uneasiness regarding recent statements from the US. It is clear: We must stand together." - Chancellor Olaf Scholz

submitted 52 days ago • 17 comments

Well, time once again to trot out the story of the guy in my school who got caught using some primitive translation software to cheat on his French homework after turning in 500 words discussing the rise of "Jean Marie Le-Stylo"

submitted 53 days ago • 32 comments

Right, people, important question time. I have never watched #TheTraitors - should I start?

submitted 57 days ago • 1 comment

JANUARY WELLNESS PLAN: 1. Calculate how much you'd usually spend in January on things like alcohol, cakes, cappuccinos, bacon sandwiches, etc. 2. Think of all the other things you could spend that money on. 3. 4. 5. Spend it on alcohol, cakes, cappuccinos, bacon sandwiches, etc.

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Me in January

submitted 58 days ago • 5 comments

Happy New Year everyone. Back to work for me today (booooo). On the plus side it feels like a Monday so will be a lovely surprise when Friday rolls around tomorrow!

submitted 58 days ago • 1 comment

On this special day, may all your wishes seem momentarily achievable x

submitted 66 days ago • 34 comments

UK WRITERS: You need to fill in this consulation. Govt is very clearly looking to an opt-out model of rights licensing that puts all the burden on creators instead of profiteers. It's long and boring but this is important. www.gov.uk/government/c...

submitted 73 days ago • 35 comments

During Covid lockdown, if you had family round on Christmas Day the police could force their way into your home and make them return to their own homes. Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?

submitted 84 days ago • 221 comments