An overview of opinions and observations for the month.
01/11/2024 @12:12
The criminal was back last night at work ๐ฆน♂️ talk about arrogant, he rocked up just before 6pm - we'd barely locked the office up and he was already here! ๐ To make a further mockery of it, the business owner across the road rang the Police. They turned up and after standing around for 5-minutes they basically said there's nothing they can do and left! ๐ฎ๐ผ♀️๐ a few minutes later, the thief jumps back down off the roof and leaves with a bag of whatever he's pilfering! Wild! ๐คฏ
The criminal was back last night at work ๐ฆน♂️ talk about arrogant, he rocked up just before 6pm - we'd barely locked the office up and he was already here! ๐ To make a further mockery of it, the business owner across the road rang the Police. They turned up and after standing around for 5-minutes they basically said there's nothing they can do and left! ๐ฎ๐ผ♀️๐ a few minutes later, the thief jumps back down off the roof and leaves with a bag of whatever he's pilfering! Wild! ๐คฏ
01/11/2024 @17:45
Found a Limited Edition Haribo with a gummy bear with the foamy stuff off the fried eggs ๐
Found a Limited Edition Haribo with a gummy bear with the foamy stuff off the fried eggs ๐
01/11/2024 @20:45
Lysh has been watch some fireworks with her Mum, so I've sorted the rest of the halloween decs & had a cheeky go on Dave The Dive whilst I've waited for her to get here ๐ฎ and now she's arrived, she's just snacking and singing to songs like Peanut Butter Jelly at full volume! ๐ neighbours must love us! ✌๐ผ
Lysh has been watch some fireworks with her Mum, so I've sorted the rest of the halloween decs & had a cheeky go on Dave The Dive whilst I've waited for her to get here ๐ฎ and now she's arrived, she's just snacking and singing to songs like Peanut Butter Jelly at full volume! ๐ neighbours must love us! ✌๐ผ
01/11/2024 @00:26
Bug said she was ready for bed, then got distracted with her helium balloons instead once she got upstairs ๐ so we've spent the last 5-minutes speaking in crazy helium voices and launching her biggest balloon into the stratosphere! ๐คฃ๐
Bug said she was ready for bed, then got distracted with her helium balloons instead once she got upstairs ๐ so we've spent the last 5-minutes speaking in crazy helium voices and launching her biggest balloon into the stratosphere! ๐คฃ๐
02/11/2024 @10:54
Woke up and made breakfast. Lysh immediately identified that the milk has gone sour so I've had to run around the shop quickly before I can even have a brew ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️☕
Woke up and made breakfast. Lysh immediately identified that the milk has gone sour so I've had to run around the shop quickly before I can even have a brew ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️☕
02/11/2024 @11:55
Treated myself to some different Original Source - the purple Lavender and Tea Tree one... aaaaand it's grim! ๐ ๐ต
Treated myself to some different Original Source - the purple Lavender and Tea Tree one... aaaaand it's grim! ๐ ๐ต
02/11/2024 @14:23
Play fighting with Lysh on the living room floor when I bust out a Special Move: Cobweb Eye! ๐️๐ธ️
Play fighting with Lysh on the living room floor when I bust out a Special Move: Cobweb Eye! ๐️๐ธ️
02/11/2024 @16:55
Round two, Special Move: Titty Chop ๐ต๐
Round two, Special Move: Titty Chop ๐ต๐
03/11/2024 @00:50
After a couple of non-stop weekends, it's been nice to chill today and play a bit of Minecraft with Bug. And by a bit, I mean, well... all day pretty much ๐๐ฎ
After a couple of non-stop weekends, it's been nice to chill today and play a bit of Minecraft with Bug. And by a bit, I mean, well... all day pretty much ๐๐ฎ
03/11/2024 @11:03
That was a solid nights sleep... 11am! ๐ด๐ฒ
That was a solid nights sleep... 11am! ๐ด๐ฒ
03/11/2024 @15:45
Honestly, it's actually so endearing to just sit and play Minecraft all day with Lysh like the old days ๐ฎ we sit here just talking about life, reminiscing on memories we share, and bonding whilst working together as a team in game to make a safe and happy place to share ๐ฅบ I feel so blessed to still get these moments, even if they are rare. It reminds me of a Bill Burr bit where he says about playing catch with your kid - and without them even realising, you get to have these meaningful conversations - the kid doesn't feel awkward or pressured, they just openly talk about stuff whilst you share in an activity you both enjoy ๐ฅฐ She even said earlier that she wants her Mum to get her an Xbox at home again because she misses this... ๐
Honestly, it's actually so endearing to just sit and play Minecraft all day with Lysh like the old days ๐ฎ we sit here just talking about life, reminiscing on memories we share, and bonding whilst working together as a team in game to make a safe and happy place to share ๐ฅบ I feel so blessed to still get these moments, even if they are rare. It reminds me of a Bill Burr bit where he says about playing catch with your kid - and without them even realising, you get to have these meaningful conversations - the kid doesn't feel awkward or pressured, they just openly talk about stuff whilst you share in an activity you both enjoy ๐ฅฐ She even said earlier that she wants her Mum to get her an Xbox at home again because she misses this... ๐
03/11/2024 @16:51
Bahahaha what even!? Teaching Lysh about fractions and percentages on the side of a tin of Heinz Spaghetti! ๐ I asked how much she wanted with her tea, and she said "between half and a quarter" - so I said "a third" and she rapidly revealed that her concept of fractions is dreadful when she said 3/5 = 1/2! ๐ฌ๐
Bahahaha what even!? Teaching Lysh about fractions and percentages on the side of a tin of Heinz Spaghetti! ๐ I asked how much she wanted with her tea, and she said "between half and a quarter" - so I said "a third" and she rapidly revealed that her concept of fractions is dreadful when she said 3/5 = 1/2! ๐ฌ๐
03/11/2024 @19:05
Been spending a lot of time recently dredging through old social media posts as I try to curtail and curate past content to prevent avoidable conflict once the restrictions are lifted. It's been both eye-opening and cathartic. Very strange looking back through more mature eyes; you see things in a totally different light. Or perhaps it's because the emotion behind past events has been processed now? Also realising who was there in your darkest times and having the urge to reach out and reconnect with them. Feeling like you perhaps never made it clear how appreciative you were of their support when it was most needed? Most surprisingly of all however, is that curiosity has not killed the cat. Looking deep into the shadows can often reveal darkness you'd rather not confront.
Been spending a lot of time recently dredging through old social media posts as I try to curtail and curate past content to prevent avoidable conflict once the restrictions are lifted. It's been both eye-opening and cathartic. Very strange looking back through more mature eyes; you see things in a totally different light. Or perhaps it's because the emotion behind past events has been processed now? Also realising who was there in your darkest times and having the urge to reach out and reconnect with them. Feeling like you perhaps never made it clear how appreciative you were of their support when it was most needed? Most surprisingly of all however, is that curiosity has not killed the cat. Looking deep into the shadows can often reveal darkness you'd rather not confront.
03/11/2024 @20:50
I'm having to rewatch Vox Machina S3 because I've not paid attention to it properly and been distracted with other stuff with it serving as background noise. As a result I was on S03E10 without a clue what had really even happened this season! ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ Also just activated a 60-day free trial of Crunchyroll off PlayStation, so that's going to take priority of my viewing for the next two months until it expires! ๐บ Now to play Dave the Diver and watch these LOTR Reactions from 'Just Trust Ash' on YT! ๐ฎ
I'm having to rewatch Vox Machina S3 because I've not paid attention to it properly and been distracted with other stuff with it serving as background noise. As a result I was on S03E10 without a clue what had really even happened this season! ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ Also just activated a 60-day free trial of Crunchyroll off PlayStation, so that's going to take priority of my viewing for the next two months until it expires! ๐บ Now to play Dave the Diver and watch these LOTR Reactions from 'Just Trust Ash' on YT! ๐ฎ
04/11/2024 @10:45
Had the Police in at work about next door. During the conversation, the PCSO starts telling us about a time when he was called into Boots to assist with a drug user who had collapsed and wasn't breathing ๐ he told us how he'd placed a Covid face-mask across his mouth and performed CPR. The drug user was resuscitated, came around and sat up, immediately vomited everywhere ๐คฎ then apparently scooped up the vomit and ate it! ๐จ then he got up, told the PCSO to fuck off, and staggered off out the door! ๐คฏ
Had the Police in at work about next door. During the conversation, the PCSO starts telling us about a time when he was called into Boots to assist with a drug user who had collapsed and wasn't breathing ๐ he told us how he'd placed a Covid face-mask across his mouth and performed CPR. The drug user was resuscitated, came around and sat up, immediately vomited everywhere ๐คฎ then apparently scooped up the vomit and ate it! ๐จ then he got up, told the PCSO to fuck off, and staggered off out the door! ๐คฏ
04/11/2024 @13:02
Lol, gotta love Google's Virtual Calling Assistant ๐คฃ let angry fools argue with a chatbot instead! ๐๐
Lol, gotta love Google's Virtual Calling Assistant ๐คฃ let angry fools argue with a chatbot instead! ๐๐
04/11/2024 @17:45
PSA: If you ask someone to complete a task for you, constantly interrupting them to check their progress will just make it take longer... ๐ค
PSA: If you ask someone to complete a task for you, constantly interrupting them to check their progress will just make it take longer... ๐ค
04/11/2024 @18:28
Treated myself to some Poison Apple Brownies from Co-Op and they're fire! ๐๐ฐ
Treated myself to some Poison Apple Brownies from Co-Op and they're fire! ๐๐ฐ
04/11/2024 @22:04
Finished off all the LOTR Reactions from 'Just Trust Ash' on YT whilst having some tea & sorting out some kind of structure for planning because once again, I feel like I'm losing track of all the stuff I need to do and arrange! Iceland is 3-weeks away. Christmas is 7-weeks away. And there seems an overwhelming amount of shit to do between now and then that is at risk of falling between the cracks! ๐คฏ๐ฉ
Finished off all the LOTR Reactions from 'Just Trust Ash' on YT whilst having some tea & sorting out some kind of structure for planning because once again, I feel like I'm losing track of all the stuff I need to do and arrange! Iceland is 3-weeks away. Christmas is 7-weeks away. And there seems an overwhelming amount of shit to do between now and then that is at risk of falling between the cracks! ๐คฏ๐ฉ
05/11/2024 @00:34
Classic gamer mistake! It's 00:02, I think, just do this quick then go bed... and then it locks you into a mission sequence that you cannot save during, or bail out of, that goes on and on for another half hour! ๐ Fuck sake! Thanks Dave! Reckon I'm pretty much done with the story line now though. Then it's potentially going to be a trophy clean up for the 7th Platinum this year I reckon! ๐ค๐
Classic gamer mistake! It's 00:02, I think, just do this quick then go bed... and then it locks you into a mission sequence that you cannot save during, or bail out of, that goes on and on for another half hour! ๐ Fuck sake! Thanks Dave! Reckon I'm pretty much done with the story line now though. Then it's potentially going to be a trophy clean up for the 7th Platinum this year I reckon! ๐ค๐
05/11/2024 @09:31
Managed a whole 14-minutes into my shift before being harassed about whether I had completed the requested task yet... ๐ฅฑ๐
Managed a whole 14-minutes into my shift before being harassed about whether I had completed the requested task yet... ๐ฅฑ๐
05/11/2024 @16:15
Spontaneous 11th hour decision to go Fenton Fireworks with Sam & Lance just as the online tickets sell out! ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ Gonna have to chance getting a ticket at the gate instead! ๐ฌ๐
Spontaneous 11th hour decision to go Fenton Fireworks with Sam & Lance just as the online tickets sell out! ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ Gonna have to chance getting a ticket at the gate instead! ๐ฌ๐
05/11/2024 @20:30
Had a wander down to Fenton Park straight from work whilst having a natter with Stay about our upcoming trip to Reykjavik ๐ค met up with Sammie, Lance & Tommy at the gate and headed inside for waffles, burgers, and fireworks ๐คฉ๐ฅฐ after seeing they had Freak Out on the fair, I couldn't help but acknowledge how much money it would have cost me if Lysh had been with us ๐ saw quite a few familiar faces including Bay, Elisha, Kimmy & Dave, Sam, and Burton. After getting impatient with waiting and having a little kickoff, Tommy was awed by the fireworks once they started whilst wearing his cool little ear protectors ๐ ๐ง Been a really nice time. Thanks for dropping me back home after guys ๐ค
Had a wander down to Fenton Park straight from work whilst having a natter with Stay about our upcoming trip to Reykjavik ๐ค met up with Sammie, Lance & Tommy at the gate and headed inside for waffles, burgers, and fireworks ๐คฉ๐ฅฐ after seeing they had Freak Out on the fair, I couldn't help but acknowledge how much money it would have cost me if Lysh had been with us ๐ saw quite a few familiar faces including Bay, Elisha, Kimmy & Dave, Sam, and Burton. After getting impatient with waiting and having a little kickoff, Tommy was awed by the fireworks once they started whilst wearing his cool little ear protectors ๐ ๐ง Been a really nice time. Thanks for dropping me back home after guys ๐ค
05/11/2024 @23:45
I've had a follow up chat with Stay about the Golden Circle/Blue Lagoon tour options. I've ordered sumat off Amazon for Lysh using her gift card. Sorted my shopping list for tomorrow. And now I'm going to stick Dave the Diver on for an hour or so before bed and chill ๐ฎ๐
I've had a follow up chat with Stay about the Golden Circle/Blue Lagoon tour options. I've ordered sumat off Amazon for Lysh using her gift card. Sorted my shopping list for tomorrow. And now I'm going to stick Dave the Diver on for an hour or so before bed and chill ๐ฎ๐
06/11/2024 @08:17
Good job I have replacement Fitbit straps, because woke up this morning to find my current one totally fucked ๐ which ironically is how a lot of the US population feel about their country right now as Trump looks set to become President again.
Good job I have replacement Fitbit straps, because woke up this morning to find my current one totally fucked ๐ which ironically is how a lot of the US population feel about their country right now as Trump looks set to become President again.
06/11/2024 @13:02
Another one off the to-do list ✅ Booked in for the Snow Pool Party ⛄๐ ๐ผ๐๐ผ♀️
Another one off the to-do list ✅ Booked in for the Snow Pool Party ⛄๐ ๐ผ๐๐ผ♀️
06/11/2024 @19:56
Lucky 7's wait times have become absolute wank. Use the app, it shows loads of cars around Tesco and says "1-min" as an ETA. Book a taxi at 19:17... then wait 10-mins for it to find a driver to allocate to the booking, then another 9-mins for him to drive all the way from Abbey Hulton to pick me up at 19:36... ๐ค
Lucky 7's wait times have become absolute wank. Use the app, it shows loads of cars around Tesco and says "1-min" as an ETA. Book a taxi at 19:17... then wait 10-mins for it to find a driver to allocate to the booking, then another 9-mins for him to drive all the way from Abbey Hulton to pick me up at 19:36... ๐ค
06/11/2024 @22:35
Uber productive night! Got in around 8pm, ordered additional clothing/accessories I need for Iceland, then been on the phone with Stay and got a couple excursions booked up on GetYourGuide including Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights Tour, and Whale Watching! ๐๐ผ Just 18 more days to go!
Uber productive night! Got in around 8pm, ordered additional clothing/accessories I need for Iceland, then been on the phone with Stay and got a couple excursions booked up on GetYourGuide including Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights Tour, and Whale Watching! ๐๐ผ Just 18 more days to go!
06/11/2024 @22:45
In lieu of a reply from Pete, I'm going whack the PS4 on and relax! ๐ฎ
In lieu of a reply from Pete, I'm going whack the PS4 on and relax! ๐ฎ
07/11/2024 @08:40
Check Met Office - no rain today. Check Google Pixel's native weather app - no rain today. Step outside my front door to walk work... aaand it's raining! ๐๐
Check Met Office - no rain today. Check Google Pixel's native weather app - no rain today. Step outside my front door to walk work... aaand it's raining! ๐๐
07/11/2024 @09:15
That's Christmas Day Lunch booked in for me & Bug ✅
That's Christmas Day Lunch booked in for me & Bug ✅
07/11/2024 @11:37
Paper thin walls reveal poorly kept secrets ๐คซ
Paper thin walls reveal poorly kept secrets ๐คซ
07/11/2024 @17:38
Been a crazy non-stop day at work, plate spinning with MISL, BT, NV, WUKL, OGI, Softcat... ๐ป๐ต
Been a crazy non-stop day at work, plate spinning with MISL, BT, NV, WUKL, OGI, Softcat... ๐ป๐ต
07/11/2024 @20:15
Off for a catchup with Pete at the newly refurbished Forresters ๐ป
Off for a catchup with Pete at the newly refurbished Forresters ๐ป
07/11/2024 @23:50
Imagine getting emotional at the prospect of a close friend getting sent to prison for a false rape allegation, and they retort: "There is no point being upset. I can submit all the evidence under the sun, but the gravitas - the reality is - it's not in my control. The injustice. It must be difficult seeing your daughter every weekend." Wow.
Imagine getting emotional at the prospect of a close friend getting sent to prison for a false rape allegation, and they retort: "There is no point being upset. I can submit all the evidence under the sun, but the gravitas - the reality is - it's not in my control. The injustice. It must be difficult seeing your daughter every weekend." Wow.
08/11/2024 @08:03
On mornings where I wake up and realise I've had one or two too many the night before, I often reminisce of when I quit drinking alcohol entirely for over a year. Today is one such morning... ๐ป๐ต
On mornings where I wake up and realise I've had one or two too many the night before, I often reminisce of when I quit drinking alcohol entirely for over a year. Today is one such morning... ๐ป๐ต
08/11/2024 @17:20
Surprisingly productive day considering this morning I woke up feeling like my brain has been shrink wrapped and vacuum packed! ๐ฅด
Surprisingly productive day considering this morning I woke up feeling like my brain has been shrink wrapped and vacuum packed! ๐ฅด
08/11/2024 @17:20
Lysh has just snapped a pair of scissors on an ice pop! ✂️๐คฏ
Lysh has just snapped a pair of scissors on an ice pop! ✂️๐คฏ
08/11/2024 @21:15
Lysh has just been telling me that she's on a sugar ban at her Mum's house. I asked why and apparently she's been told it's so she doesn't become obese and get diabetes... surely not? ๐คจ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ That does not seem a healthy way to address concerns with a child's nutrition...
Lysh has just been telling me that she's on a sugar ban at her Mum's house. I asked why and apparently she's been told it's so she doesn't become obese and get diabetes... surely not? ๐คจ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ That does not seem a healthy way to address concerns with a child's nutrition...
08/11/2024 @23:55
I have a single mattress laying around because I need sort out what I'm doing with it since Lysh had her new bed ๐️ as a result, Bug has spent the night laying in a makeshift bed on the living room floor whilst we've played Minecraft ๐๐ฎ
I have a single mattress laying around because I need sort out what I'm doing with it since Lysh had her new bed ๐️ as a result, Bug has spent the night laying in a makeshift bed on the living room floor whilst we've played Minecraft ๐๐ฎ
09/11/2024 @12:17
Up at 09:30. Minecraft until 11:45. Just had a quick shower, wacked the washer on, and making dinner now. Last minute bra fitting booked in M&S for Bug at 17:30, then got a family meal at Cherry Tree to celebrate Oakie Doke's first birthday afterwards! ๐ฅณ๐
Up at 09:30. Minecraft until 11:45. Just had a quick shower, wacked the washer on, and making dinner now. Last minute bra fitting booked in M&S for Bug at 17:30, then got a family meal at Cherry Tree to celebrate Oakie Doke's first birthday afterwards! ๐ฅณ๐
09/11/2024 @21:07
Not long back home from Cherry Tree; been a lovely night with Lo, Ke, Joe and Oak, Sam, Lance & Tom ๐๐ฅณ Ate myself to actual extinction with them Candymania Sundae's, oh my life ๐ซ๐ผ Lysh has gone for a shower ๐ฟ whereas I just want to go for a food coma! ๐ด need sort out the laundry first, then will probably end up back on Minecraft I suspect ๐ฎ๐
Not long back home from Cherry Tree; been a lovely night with Lo, Ke, Joe and Oak, Sam, Lance & Tom ๐๐ฅณ Ate myself to actual extinction with them Candymania Sundae's, oh my life ๐ซ๐ผ Lysh has gone for a shower ๐ฟ whereas I just want to go for a food coma! ๐ด need sort out the laundry first, then will probably end up back on Minecraft I suspect ๐ฎ๐
09/11/2024 @21:45
So heartbreaking watching Pete and Miles racing up and down the street on their bike and scooter, knowing that in less than two months, Pete will be sent to prison, and Miles won't see him for 7-years. System is fucked.
So heartbreaking watching Pete and Miles racing up and down the street on their bike and scooter, knowing that in less than two months, Pete will be sent to prison, and Miles won't see him for 7-years. System is fucked.
10/11/2024 @00:14
Bug got out the shower with a second wind and decided to sort out the shelves and move loads of her skincare/makeup/hair stuff up into her bedroom ๐ซก then after sorting all that, she said she just wanted chill on her phone and watch some Tik-Toks rather than game, so she's been curled up on the mattress beside me whilst I've just played some Dave the Diver ๐ฎ๐ฅฐ
Bug got out the shower with a second wind and decided to sort out the shelves and move loads of her skincare/makeup/hair stuff up into her bedroom ๐ซก then after sorting all that, she said she just wanted chill on her phone and watch some Tik-Toks rather than game, so she's been curled up on the mattress beside me whilst I've just played some Dave the Diver ๐ฎ๐ฅฐ
10/11/2024 @10:01
Arr kid ๐ชฆ๐ป
Arr kid ๐ชฆ๐ป
10/11/2024 @11:46
Lysh has just ordered off Tik-Tok shop herself, using her own bank card, to be delivered to my work address! ๐ ...sorry, how old is this kid again?! ๐คฏ
Lysh has just ordered off Tik-Tok shop herself, using her own bank card, to be delivered to my work address! ๐ ...sorry, how old is this kid again?! ๐คฏ
10/11/2024 @16:23
Another day spent chilling on Minecraft with Bug ๐ just bonding over games ๐ฎ talking about all manner of things from education and eating habits, to philosophy, religion, and mental health ๐ง also including extreme frustration and turbulent emotions, perhaps exacerbated by Clue, but most certainly by Creepers! ๐ฅ๐คฌ
Another day spent chilling on Minecraft with Bug ๐ just bonding over games ๐ฎ talking about all manner of things from education and eating habits, to philosophy, religion, and mental health ๐ง also including extreme frustration and turbulent emotions, perhaps exacerbated by Clue, but most certainly by Creepers! ๐ฅ๐คฌ
10/11/2024 @23:45
After kiddo went back her Mum's, I threw together a homemade pizza and settled down to finish up Dave the Diver's main questline which has gone to plan ๐๐ฎ Now it's just a handful of trophies to wrap up, so I banged on Idiot Abroad as easy viewing whilst the grind commenced! ๐๐บ Mindful I really need to get on with more Christmas prep after tonight... time is flying by! ๐ ๐ซ๐
After kiddo went back her Mum's, I threw together a homemade pizza and settled down to finish up Dave the Diver's main questline which has gone to plan ๐๐ฎ Now it's just a handful of trophies to wrap up, so I banged on Idiot Abroad as easy viewing whilst the grind commenced! ๐๐บ Mindful I really need to get on with more Christmas prep after tonight... time is flying by! ๐ ๐ซ๐
11/11/2024 @11:00
Dulce et Decorum est ๐คซ
Dulce et Decorum est ๐คซ
11/11/2024 @11:30
Ordered some microspikes for Iceland after Stay had mentioned we may benefit from crampons. In all fairness, I walk all the time in England too, so they would be beneficial for icy days in general. Yaktrax had been another consideration, but they seem to get slated as being dreadful... ๐ฅพ๐ง
Ordered some microspikes for Iceland after Stay had mentioned we may benefit from crampons. In all fairness, I walk all the time in England too, so they would be beneficial for icy days in general. Yaktrax had been another consideration, but they seem to get slated as being dreadful... ๐ฅพ๐ง
11/11/2024 @12:15
Rest peacefully, Tinkerbell ๐๐๐ฟ
Rest peacefully, Tinkerbell ๐๐๐ฟ
11/11/2024 @18:40
[Listening to honestav - Both Dead]
I miss us ๐
[Listening to honestav - Both Dead]
I miss us ๐
11/11/2024 @23:20
[Playing Dave the Diver]
Platinum trophy acquired. Wholly enjoyed. Overall pacing is more than reasonable. Couple of achievements get a tad bit grindy, but the game only marginally overstays it's welcome as a result.
[Playing Dave the Diver]
Platinum trophy acquired. Wholly enjoyed. Overall pacing is more than reasonable. Couple of achievements get a tad bit grindy, but the game only marginally overstays it's welcome as a result.
12/11/2024 @08:23
Woke up and turned off my alarms. Dozed back off and had a dream about falling in love. Woke back up at 08:23 and subsequently have to rush to get ready for work ๐
Woke up and turned off my alarms. Dozed back off and had a dream about falling in love. Woke back up at 08:23 and subsequently have to rush to get ready for work ๐
12/11/2024 @14:39
I think my New Years Resolution should be to stop living my life as a check list and obsessing over being productive, healthy, and mature. Over the last few years I've gradually become increasingly "efficient" with utilising my free time with "life hacks" and rigid routines to "better" myself - largely to the detriment of excitement and fun. Mundane, sterile, artificial, and predictable. I am realising that the unseen cost of this is how much I autopilot my life. How much I do stuff because I feel I should, rather than because I actually want to. There is very little room for spontaneity. Minimal margin for error. So worried about "doing life right", being fiscally responsible, and most of all, not being a negative influence in Lysh's upbringing... I have become so overly conscious of being seen as "a good Dad" that I've let it dominate my identity. It's become the cornerstone of who I am and the foundation of the outward image I try to present. Is that even such a bad thing? I don't know. But as a result large parts of my life aren't particularly fulfilling, or even worse, are neglected entirely. I think that next years modus operandi should be to throw out the rule book and just live my life free from self imposed constraints and metrics. Not to revert to who I used to be, but maybe find a better balance between the lad I used to be, and the man I've become... ๐ค
I think my New Years Resolution should be to stop living my life as a check list and obsessing over being productive, healthy, and mature. Over the last few years I've gradually become increasingly "efficient" with utilising my free time with "life hacks" and rigid routines to "better" myself - largely to the detriment of excitement and fun. Mundane, sterile, artificial, and predictable. I am realising that the unseen cost of this is how much I autopilot my life. How much I do stuff because I feel I should, rather than because I actually want to. There is very little room for spontaneity. Minimal margin for error. So worried about "doing life right", being fiscally responsible, and most of all, not being a negative influence in Lysh's upbringing... I have become so overly conscious of being seen as "a good Dad" that I've let it dominate my identity. It's become the cornerstone of who I am and the foundation of the outward image I try to present. Is that even such a bad thing? I don't know. But as a result large parts of my life aren't particularly fulfilling, or even worse, are neglected entirely. I think that next years modus operandi should be to throw out the rule book and just live my life free from self imposed constraints and metrics. Not to revert to who I used to be, but maybe find a better balance between the lad I used to be, and the man I've become... ๐ค
12/11/2024 @18:10
Dragged into a 5pm meeting on 10-minutes notice, only to then have the meeting last over an hour is absolutely not the one ๐ค
Dragged into a 5pm meeting on 10-minutes notice, only to then have the meeting last over an hour is absolutely not the one ๐ค
12/11/2024 @21:38
Attempted to have a productive evening. Largely failed. Tightened up plans and to-do lists for the next couple weeks to ensure I've got all my ducks in a row. Reorganised the living room. Then reorganised it again because I didn't how I'd changed it. Tried order some Xmas presents and failed due to stock and sizing confusion. Then see a missed call off Pete and now I'm going wash these dishes, and then head down Forresters for a couple jars ๐ป
Attempted to have a productive evening. Largely failed. Tightened up plans and to-do lists for the next couple weeks to ensure I've got all my ducks in a row. Reorganised the living room. Then reorganised it again because I didn't how I'd changed it. Tried order some Xmas presents and failed due to stock and sizing confusion. Then see a missed call off Pete and now I'm going wash these dishes, and then head down Forresters for a couple jars ๐ป
13/11/2024 @01:46
It's almost 2am and I suspect tomorrow morning I will conclude that I should have drank less alcohol and gone to bed earlier! ๐ That being said, it's been a nice night chatting with Dorset Mountford the lorry driver down the boozer, then coming back the gaff for a couple tinnies and to watch Shotty Horroh vs. Arsonal on Don't Flop with Pete ๐บ listened to a bit of the Beatles and then somewhat uncharacteristically, we actually made some progress with his to-do list! ๐คฃ
It's almost 2am and I suspect tomorrow morning I will conclude that I should have drank less alcohol and gone to bed earlier! ๐ That being said, it's been a nice night chatting with Dorset Mountford the lorry driver down the boozer, then coming back the gaff for a couple tinnies and to watch Shotty Horroh vs. Arsonal on Don't Flop with Pete ๐บ listened to a bit of the Beatles and then somewhat uncharacteristically, we actually made some progress with his to-do list! ๐คฃ
13/11/2024 @08:11
Admittedly tired, but not hungover. We take these small victories! ๐
Admittedly tired, but not hungover. We take these small victories! ๐
13/11/2024 @08:57
Bought some new boots for Iceland and they are obliterating my feet breaking them in ๐ซก๐ซ
Bought some new boots for Iceland and they are obliterating my feet breaking them in ๐ซก๐ซ
13/11/2024 @14:04
Almost talked myself out of it, but I've dragged my ass up town on lunch to run some errands and tick some shit off the list ✅
Almost talked myself out of it, but I've dragged my ass up town on lunch to run some errands and tick some shit off the list ✅
13/11/2024 @19:54
[Listening to honestav - Won't Change]
"They said I could never make it; I said hold up let me cook!" ๐ฅ
[Listening to honestav - Won't Change]
"They said I could never make it; I said hold up let me cook!" ๐ฅ
13/11/2024 @22:03
[Listening to Zeo - Breathe]
Shout out to Bradderz for putting me onto yet another dope artist ๐ฅ
[Listening to Zeo - Breathe]
Shout out to Bradderz for putting me onto yet another dope artist ๐ฅ
13/11/2024 @23:46
Being between games certainly helps with productivity ๐ Spent the evening sorting out Xmas stuff (aka spending a small fortune buying shit online) ๐ธ I've even wrote out the cards for work ๐๐
Being between games certainly helps with productivity ๐ Spent the evening sorting out Xmas stuff (aka spending a small fortune buying shit online) ๐ธ I've even wrote out the cards for work ๐๐
14/11/2024 @08:16
Woke up, turned off my alarms, and dozed back off again. Thankfully woke up like 10-minutes later, relieved it wasn't an hour later! ⏰ This is becoming a problem lately! ๐ซ๐
Woke up, turned off my alarms, and dozed back off again. Thankfully woke up like 10-minutes later, relieved it wasn't an hour later! ⏰ This is becoming a problem lately! ๐ซ๐
14/11/2024 @14:23
Spent lunch ordering more Xmas presents online. My bank balance is going down almost as quickly as the countdown to Iceland! ๐๐๐ผ
Spent lunch ordering more Xmas presents online. My bank balance is going down almost as quickly as the countdown to Iceland! ๐๐๐ผ
14/11/2024 @18:56
Been helping my Mum sort out her claim because Charlie's Carrera Vulcan has been stolen out her backyard ๐ค then got taken hostage in a 2.5hr meeting which led to me leaving work late for the second time this week, ugh ๐
Been helping my Mum sort out her claim because Charlie's Carrera Vulcan has been stolen out her backyard ๐ค then got taken hostage in a 2.5hr meeting which led to me leaving work late for the second time this week, ugh ๐
14/11/2024 @20:26
Always believed in quality over quantity where friendship is concerned. Which is really fortunate, since I barely have any mates these days... ๐
Always believed in quality over quantity where friendship is concerned. Which is really fortunate, since I barely have any mates these days... ๐
14/11/2024 @23:20
Whenever I'm drinking alcohol, I'm like: "Yeah, crack another one, who cares, yolo ya big minge!" Then next morning, I'm reminiscing fondly of that time I quit alcohol for a year and a half and forgot what hangovers felt like! ๐
Whenever I'm drinking alcohol, I'm like: "Yeah, crack another one, who cares, yolo ya big minge!" Then next morning, I'm reminiscing fondly of that time I quit alcohol for a year and a half and forgot what hangovers felt like! ๐
15/11/2024 @00:33
Beers and memories... ๐ป๐ง
Beers and memories... ๐ป๐ง
15/11/2024 @08:19
Why get up at a reasonable time and get ready for work nice and carefree, when you can get up late and rush around stressed out instead? And then for bonus points, sit and carefully write a status about it and make yourself run even later! ๐ซฃ๐คฃ
Why get up at a reasonable time and get ready for work nice and carefree, when you can get up late and rush around stressed out instead? And then for bonus points, sit and carefully write a status about it and make yourself run even later! ๐ซฃ๐คฃ
15/11/2024 @09:26
"I have a problem, yesterday when we were walking on the street a stone jumped into my window and my windshield broke." ๐
"I have a problem, yesterday when we were walking on the street a stone jumped into my window and my windshield broke." ๐
15/11/2024 @11:56
[Listening to Linkin Park: Two Faced]
Love it - really echoes older material, very "One Step Closer" vibes ๐ฏ I'll admit that I can understand why some fans find it disrespectful to Chester's memory having Emily Armstrong singing his vocals when performing old songs from their back catalog - but I also appreciate the rest of the band are entitled to move forward and filling the gap he left was a necessity. I am sure she will continue to impress and true fans of LP will accept the circumstances for what they are. Got to love some Shinoda. Makes me want to listen to Fort Minor: The Rising Tied again too!
[Listening to Linkin Park: Two Faced]
Love it - really echoes older material, very "One Step Closer" vibes ๐ฏ I'll admit that I can understand why some fans find it disrespectful to Chester's memory having Emily Armstrong singing his vocals when performing old songs from their back catalog - but I also appreciate the rest of the band are entitled to move forward and filling the gap he left was a necessity. I am sure she will continue to impress and true fans of LP will accept the circumstances for what they are. Got to love some Shinoda. Makes me want to listen to Fort Minor: The Rising Tied again too!
15/11/2024 @20:45
Nice couple hours at Middleport Pottery Christmas Festival with Sammie, Lance, Tommy & Lysh ๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐ง
Nice couple hours at Middleport Pottery Christmas Festival with Sammie, Lance, Tommy & Lysh ๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐ง
15/11/2024 @22:51
Played Minecraft for an hour, then Lysh wanted watch Scream instead. It's her current fave film apparently. Then after like 20-minutes (with her quoting it pretty much word for word and not shutting up until I told her to) she wants go bed instead ๐๐ซก
Played Minecraft for an hour, then Lysh wanted watch Scream instead. It's her current fave film apparently. Then after like 20-minutes (with her quoting it pretty much word for word and not shutting up until I told her to) she wants go bed instead ๐๐ซก
16/11/2024 @09:31
Not long awoken. Laying here and I can hear Bug in her bedroom on video call with Ava. She seems to be showing Ava all of her teddies, accompanied with gasps and excited reminiscing: "Omg it's Lucy, does she still have batteries?! Superdog! Oh, I won this from one of those grabber machines! This was from my nanny, koala! Skittle! Oh, Smarty, this is the softest teddy I've ever had!" So adorable... ๐ฅฐ And also fucking ironic, since they are all in storage boxes ready to be rehomed because she told me she no longer wants them! ๐งธ๐ฅด
Not long awoken. Laying here and I can hear Bug in her bedroom on video call with Ava. She seems to be showing Ava all of her teddies, accompanied with gasps and excited reminiscing: "Omg it's Lucy, does she still have batteries?! Superdog! Oh, I won this from one of those grabber machines! This was from my nanny, koala! Skittle! Oh, Smarty, this is the softest teddy I've ever had!" So adorable... ๐ฅฐ And also fucking ironic, since they are all in storage boxes ready to be rehomed because she told me she no longer wants them! ๐งธ๐ฅด
16/11/2024 @09:58
If you asked me what I thought about the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul outcome ๐ฅ I'd say it's not something that interests me. But if you were to ask me on a deeper level, I'd tell you lmaooo absolute kayfabe. It's theatre. Entertainment. Nothing more. If I'd watched it live, I would have roundhoused kicked the TV at the end of the fight ๐
If you asked me what I thought about the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul outcome ๐ฅ I'd say it's not something that interests me. But if you were to ask me on a deeper level, I'd tell you lmaooo absolute kayfabe. It's theatre. Entertainment. Nothing more. If I'd watched it live, I would have roundhoused kicked the TV at the end of the fight ๐
16/11/2024 @16:24
Spent most the day playing Minecraft with Bug ๐ฎ We copied our Woodland Mansion survival world and then went on Creative mode to sneakily obtain the coords for various structures and biomes we want/need to find ๐๐
Spent most the day playing Minecraft with Bug ๐ฎ We copied our Woodland Mansion survival world and then went on Creative mode to sneakily obtain the coords for various structures and biomes we want/need to find ๐๐
16/11/2024 @17:35
Lysh has dropped her phone down the bog, and then blamed it on me for "not putting the seat down" ๐คจ๐คฃ
Lysh has dropped her phone down the bog, and then blamed it on me for "not putting the seat down" ๐คจ๐คฃ
16/11/2024 @21:45
At a mates house, bosting for a piss. Rush into the toilet & can't find the light switch. Panic. Use torch on phone. Lift up the seat and immediately start pissing one handed. Seat falls back down mid flow, splashes piss all down my leg and onto the floor. FFS ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ Have to clean the floor, so by the time I go back, my mate is wondering what took so long. Told her what had happened and she found it highly amusing. Absolute piss take! ๐ฝ๐
At a mates house, bosting for a piss. Rush into the toilet & can't find the light switch. Panic. Use torch on phone. Lift up the seat and immediately start pissing one handed. Seat falls back down mid flow, splashes piss all down my leg and onto the floor. FFS ๐คฆ๐ผ♂️ Have to clean the floor, so by the time I go back, my mate is wondering what took so long. Told her what had happened and she found it highly amusing. Absolute piss take! ๐ฝ๐
17/11/2024 @12:03
[Watching Arcane]
Kicking off S2 and had forgotten how highly I rate the art style of this show! ๐บ๐
[Watching Arcane]
17/11/2024 @15:30
It's as good a day as any to appreciate some ๐ง️
It's as good a day as any to appreciate some ๐ง️
17/11/2024 @16:26
[Watching The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes]
Been intending to watch this for a while but just never made time for it ๐ฟ☕
[Watching The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes]
Been intending to watch this for a while but just never made time for it ๐ฟ☕
17/11/2024 @18:18
[Watching A Man Called Otto]
Trigger warnings are just spoilers for snowflakes. Where can I turn them off? ๐ฅด
[Watching A Man Called Otto]
Trigger warnings are just spoilers for snowflakes. Where can I turn them off? ๐ฅด
17/11/2024 @20:50
I've spent practically the entire day alone on the sofa, watching TV/films and backing up my PC onto the external. Now I'm sat here just reading my book and relaxing. Simple things ๐๐ค
I've spent practically the entire day alone on the sofa, watching TV/films and backing up my PC onto the external. Now I'm sat here just reading my book and relaxing. Simple things ๐๐ค
18/11/2024 @00:47
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
Niche and quirky indie vibe with a rewarding gameplay loop. If you've ever collected any trading cards, you'll appreciate some of the mechanics at playing here such as opening booster packs and filling in your card binder. Some brilliant dialogue too. Enjoyable without demanding much from you.
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
Niche and quirky indie vibe with a rewarding gameplay loop. If you've ever collected any trading cards, you'll appreciate some of the mechanics at playing here such as opening booster packs and filling in your card binder. Some brilliant dialogue too. Enjoyable without demanding much from you.
18/11/2024 @10:05
"I'll get the file closed on my end now" ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
"I'll get the file closed on my end now" ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
18/11/2024 @13:05
Ughhh. I had worried about this Mel merch not being shipped in time/getting lost in the mail. I did not however, worry it would be defective or of substandard quality! $65! ๐คฌ
"I have received the Cry Baby Blocks Crewneck today and the print quality of the logo is dreadful compared to the image on the website! This Crewneck does not even look like official merchandise; it looks cheap and fake, which is not what I expect when ordering from the official Melanie Martinez website. Considering my past experience with Melanie Martinez merchandise, and the price being $65, I expected a much better quality product to be provided than what I have received."
Ughhh. I had worried about this Mel merch not being shipped in time/getting lost in the mail. I did not however, worry it would be defective or of substandard quality! $65! ๐คฌ
"I have received the Cry Baby Blocks Crewneck today and the print quality of the logo is dreadful compared to the image on the website! This Crewneck does not even look like official merchandise; it looks cheap and fake, which is not what I expect when ordering from the official Melanie Martinez website. Considering my past experience with Melanie Martinez merchandise, and the price being $65, I expected a much better quality product to be provided than what I have received."
18/11/2024 @14:34
[Watching Arcane S2]
Jinx is surely inspired by Harley Quinn. Also, that Smeech vs Sevika fight was nuts! ๐คฏ
[Watching Arcane S2]
Jinx is surely inspired by Harley Quinn. Also, that Smeech vs Sevika fight was nuts! ๐คฏ
18/11/2024 @17:35
I actually fucking hate selling stuff online, oh my fucking life. Spend over a week back and forward answering questions and reassuring people you'll save the item for them, only for them to turn around last minute and say: "Hi sorry found 1 closer thought it was gone with u not responding". Dickhead, I didn't respond because I've been at work you absolute cuntwaffle. Christ on a fucking bike. Wish I had their address, they could have the item for free... I'd knock on their door and launch it at their head! ๐ฅด
I actually fucking hate selling stuff online, oh my fucking life. Spend over a week back and forward answering questions and reassuring people you'll save the item for them, only for them to turn around last minute and say: "Hi sorry found 1 closer thought it was gone with u not responding". Dickhead, I didn't respond because I've been at work you absolute cuntwaffle. Christ on a fucking bike. Wish I had their address, they could have the item for free... I'd knock on their door and launch it at their head! ๐ฅด
18/11/2024 @19:45
This 4B Movement is just WGTOW tbh. Which is hilarious, since MGTOW was slammed as "toxic male separatists" and "misogynistic"... ๐๐ผ♂️
This 4B Movement is just WGTOW tbh. Which is hilarious, since MGTOW was slammed as "toxic male separatists" and "misogynistic"... ๐๐ผ♂️
18/11/2024 @21:05
Lmao, may nip outside warm myself up... ❄️ I never have heating on anyway! ๐คท๐ผ♂️๐
Lmao, may nip outside warm myself up... ❄️ I never have heating on anyway! ๐คท๐ผ♂️๐
18/11/2024 @23:11
Feel cute. May go do some naked snow angels for a laugh.
Feel cute. May go do some naked snow angels for a laugh.
18/11/2024 @23:45
Been a nice chill evening having a couple with Pete ๐ป now back wom and going play some Kardboard Kings before bed ๐๐ฎ๐ซ
Been a nice chill evening having a couple with Pete ๐ป now back wom and going play some Kardboard Kings before bed ๐๐ฎ๐ซ
19/11/2024 @08:35
My director is supposed be having solar panels installed today. Bet God is pissing himself ❄️๐
My director is supposed be having solar panels installed today. Bet God is pissing himself ❄️๐
19/11/2024 @13:32
[Listening to Fever 333: Hellfire]
Just heard this on Arcane S02E03 and it defo caught my ear! ๐ถ
[Listening to Fever 333: Hellfire]
Just heard this on Arcane S02E03 and it defo caught my ear! ๐ถ
19/11/2024 @16:15
Fucking Teams meetings, ugh. Try get ahead on workload and get waylaid in meetings that could have been an email! ๐
Fucking Teams meetings, ugh. Try get ahead on workload and get waylaid in meetings that could have been an email! ๐
19/11/2024 @18:26
After the heavy snowfall, thought I'd give my microspikes a trial run on the way home from work ๐คฉ Walked outside, wasn't even snowy or icy... Took them back off all depressed like... ๐ฅพ๐
After the heavy snowfall, thought I'd give my microspikes a trial run on the way home from work ๐คฉ Walked outside, wasn't even snowy or icy... Took them back off all depressed like... ๐ฅพ๐
19/11/2024 @00:47
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
Nah, but seriously this game is mad cosy for just chilling on after work ๐๐ฎ
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
Nah, but seriously this game is mad cosy for just chilling on after work ๐๐ฎ
20/11/2024 @09:35
Tried to order the "Cry Baby Colouring Book" off Amazon twice now; first time was supposed be for Lysh's birthday, but they cancelled it last minute and advised "package may be lost". Then I've tried order it again a few weeks back, this time for Christmas, and now I've just had an email saying the order has been cancelled again... le sigh ๐
Tried to order the "Cry Baby Colouring Book" off Amazon twice now; first time was supposed be for Lysh's birthday, but they cancelled it last minute and advised "package may be lost". Then I've tried order it again a few weeks back, this time for Christmas, and now I've just had an email saying the order has been cancelled again... le sigh ๐
20/11/2024 @16:50
"I didn’t want to bring this up on our call but I have taken the step of retiring as of tomorrow." Bruh. I've had a working relationship with this guy for like a decade! ๐ซก๐คจ
"I didn’t want to bring this up on our call but I have taken the step of retiring as of tomorrow." Bruh. I've had a working relationship with this guy for like a decade! ๐ซก๐คจ
20/11/2024 @17:32
Hearing that Ukraine are firing UK supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia. Sure Putin will love that, maybe he'll send the UK a nice Christmas present to show his appreciation... ๐ ๐ผ๐
Hearing that Ukraine are firing UK supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia. Sure Putin will love that, maybe he'll send the UK a nice Christmas present to show his appreciation... ๐ ๐ผ๐
20/11/2024 @19:13
Popped Tesco and ended up feeling compelled to buy in some Xmas foodstuff which feels super premature... yet, it isn't. Because in past years, I've gone in closer to Xmas and the shelves have been stripped of posh biscuits and shortbread etc! ๐ช๐
Popped Tesco and ended up feeling compelled to buy in some Xmas foodstuff which feels super premature... yet, it isn't. Because in past years, I've gone in closer to Xmas and the shelves have been stripped of posh biscuits and shortbread etc! ๐ช๐
20/11/2024 @21:30
Midway through making a chicken jalfrezi, I get an unexpected video call off bug ๐คณ๐ผ and then end up having a nice chat with her for an hour or so whilst I eat my tea & she does her homework book ๐๐
Midway through making a chicken jalfrezi, I get an unexpected video call off bug ๐คณ๐ผ and then end up having a nice chat with her for an hour or so whilst I eat my tea & she does her homework book ๐๐
21/11/2024 @00:34
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
I've now got all the Legendary Cards. I've amassed a small fortune and a huge stockpile of mint rare cards and will never run out of funds unless I do something dumb. I've unlocked all the booster packs. My shop is thriving. And yet I am still after a single final elusive card! I have never packed a Smoko ever! I've only ever found a damaged, scuffed up one for sale second hand online! ๐๐ฎ
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
I've now got all the Legendary Cards. I've amassed a small fortune and a huge stockpile of mint rare cards and will never run out of funds unless I do something dumb. I've unlocked all the booster packs. My shop is thriving. And yet I am still after a single final elusive card! I have never packed a Smoko ever! I've only ever found a damaged, scuffed up one for sale second hand online! ๐๐ฎ
21/11/2024 @08:50
Baha, stood in shower all lathered up when the water goes freezing and water pressure books it, packs it, and fucks off ๐ฅถ๐ฟ
Baha, stood in shower all lathered up when the water goes freezing and water pressure books it, packs it, and fucks off ๐ฅถ๐ฟ
21/11/2024 @09:15
Walking through Forest Park and there's a guy doing a panorama of the snowscape ๐️ and as he panned around to include me in the shot, I just waved and smiled jovially ๐คช As I approached him, he's all smiles and laughter, and then insists on having a selfie with me & wishes me a blessed day ๐ฅบ๐๐ผ
Walking through Forest Park and there's a guy doing a panorama of the snowscape ๐️ and as he panned around to include me in the shot, I just waved and smiled jovially ๐คช As I approached him, he's all smiles and laughter, and then insists on having a selfie with me & wishes me a blessed day ๐ฅบ๐๐ผ
21/11/2024 @14:17
[with Dan Heath]
Damn near two decades since we met, and even now, I call you my bezzin. We don't see each much these days, our lives got fuller and our commitments more focused, but time will never change the memories we share, or the friendship we built together. Life is a lot different to how it once was; those carefree days of parties, alcohol, and mischief have been replaced with parenting, marriage, and employment. And although neither of us would change what we have now for the world, I'd be lying to say a part of me doesn't miss the old days, when life was simpler, and you were a more permanent fixture in my world. Alas, time waits for no man, and life marches ever onward, pulling us along with it. I guess all I'm trying to convey, in a typically convoluted manner, is that I miss you marra. And that if anyone deserves to be celebrated for a day, then it's certainly you. "We're drifting through our middle days, and creeping into middle age, and setting in our ways, and now it's time to decide, now it's time to draw the line in the sand and ask what's more important than, days like today? So grab some beers, call your friends and meet us here, in the summer park, with me and my friend Dan." Hope you have a truly wonderful day with those who matter most. Love you brother. Happy birthday ๐พ๐ xxx
[with Dan Heath]
Damn near two decades since we met, and even now, I call you my bezzin. We don't see each much these days, our lives got fuller and our commitments more focused, but time will never change the memories we share, or the friendship we built together. Life is a lot different to how it once was; those carefree days of parties, alcohol, and mischief have been replaced with parenting, marriage, and employment. And although neither of us would change what we have now for the world, I'd be lying to say a part of me doesn't miss the old days, when life was simpler, and you were a more permanent fixture in my world. Alas, time waits for no man, and life marches ever onward, pulling us along with it. I guess all I'm trying to convey, in a typically convoluted manner, is that I miss you marra. And that if anyone deserves to be celebrated for a day, then it's certainly you. "We're drifting through our middle days, and creeping into middle age, and setting in our ways, and now it's time to decide, now it's time to draw the line in the sand and ask what's more important than, days like today? So grab some beers, call your friends and meet us here, in the summer park, with me and my friend Dan." Hope you have a truly wonderful day with those who matter most. Love you brother. Happy birthday ๐พ๐ xxx
21/11/2024 @14:30
After Stay messaged me about it, I looked into the sunrise times for Reykjavik - on the day we fly home, sunrise is at 10:38am! ๐คฏ Oh, and trying to remain positive since the Blue Lagoon is currently closed due to an unexpected volcanic eruption earlier! ๐ So yeah, lets hope that fucks off sharpish and it reopens before we're due to go next week! ๐ฅ๐ง
After Stay messaged me about it, I looked into the sunrise times for Reykjavik - on the day we fly home, sunrise is at 10:38am! ๐คฏ Oh, and trying to remain positive since the Blue Lagoon is currently closed due to an unexpected volcanic eruption earlier! ๐ So yeah, lets hope that fucks off sharpish and it reopens before we're due to go next week! ๐ฅ๐ง
21/11/2024 @15:00
[Reading Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett]
"And for a fleeting instant knew what it was to be a fat old man, pickled in wine, fighting old wars that no-one cared about any more, hanging grimly on to the precipice of late middle-age for fear of dropping off into antiquity, but only with one hand, because with the other he was raising two fingers at Death."
[Reading Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett]
"And for a fleeting instant knew what it was to be a fat old man, pickled in wine, fighting old wars that no-one cared about any more, hanging grimly on to the precipice of late middle-age for fear of dropping off into antiquity, but only with one hand, because with the other he was raising two fingers at Death."
21/11/2024 @17:05
Looking forward to swimming in lava at Blue Lagoon next week... ๐๐ฅต
Looking forward to swimming in lava at Blue Lagoon next week... ๐๐ฅต
21/11/2024 @18:50
It's actually going to court lol, they are asking my availability for April 2025 ๐ซก Slightly bump the back of a car in March 2021 and leave a tiny scuff on his bumper, then 4yrs later going court to defend a £28k claim. Wild. Did not have that on my bingo card.
It's actually going to court lol, they are asking my availability for April 2025 ๐ซก Slightly bump the back of a car in March 2021 and leave a tiny scuff on his bumper, then 4yrs later going court to defend a £28k claim. Wild. Did not have that on my bingo card.
21/11/2024 @20:25
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
Warlock Binder is complete and as enjoyable as the gameplay loop is, I'm not bothering trying to fill it with all Shiny cards. So, that draws my time here to a close I guess at 13.5hrs. It's been fun! ๐๐ฎ
[Playing Kardboard Kings]
Warlock Binder is complete and as enjoyable as the gameplay loop is, I'm not bothering trying to fill it with all Shiny cards. So, that draws my time here to a close I guess at 13.5hrs. It's been fun! ๐๐ฎ
21/11/2024 @23:30
Popped round visit Pete for a couple ๐ป then hurried back home in this snowstorm! Coming down thick and fast out there! ๐จ️๐ฏ
Popped round visit Pete for a couple ๐ป then hurried back home in this snowstorm! Coming down thick and fast out there! ๐จ️๐ฏ
22/11/2024 @12:12
What a morning! ๐ต solicitors have asked me to sign a Disclosure Statement that I cannot do without being in contempt of court, so I email them to ask for further advice, only to get an out of office until 25th - wouldn't be so bad if they weren't telling me they need to submit a document bundle by Nov 29th, and I'm in Iceland all next week! ๐ Which brings me onto the next things... not only have we now realised that due to the limited daylight hours, half of our Whale Watching booking will be prior to the sunrise... but since Blue Lagoon is quite possibly not going to be open due to their carpark literally being covered by molten lava ๐ I rushed to book Sky Lagoon this morning (as we anticipate it's going to sell out as a result of Blue Lagoon being shut), only to book it for the wrong date ๐ ๐ฅด so then I've been in a Teams meeting with some finance company, whilst also on my phone trying to resolve that little fuck up! Ugh! Is it home time yet, cause I just want to relax with Lysh now! ๐
What a morning! ๐ต solicitors have asked me to sign a Disclosure Statement that I cannot do without being in contempt of court, so I email them to ask for further advice, only to get an out of office until 25th - wouldn't be so bad if they weren't telling me they need to submit a document bundle by Nov 29th, and I'm in Iceland all next week! ๐ Which brings me onto the next things... not only have we now realised that due to the limited daylight hours, half of our Whale Watching booking will be prior to the sunrise... but since Blue Lagoon is quite possibly not going to be open due to their carpark literally being covered by molten lava ๐ I rushed to book Sky Lagoon this morning (as we anticipate it's going to sell out as a result of Blue Lagoon being shut), only to book it for the wrong date ๐ ๐ฅด so then I've been in a Teams meeting with some finance company, whilst also on my phone trying to resolve that little fuck up! Ugh! Is it home time yet, cause I just want to relax with Lysh now! ๐
22/11/2024 @12:12
"We have processed your refund via the payment method used for purchase. There's no need to return the damaged item you received. Thank you for your patience and understanding." ๐๐ผ appreciate this today when it feels like everything is going to shit! ๐ฉ๐คฃ
"We have processed your refund via the payment method used for purchase. There's no need to return the damaged item you received. Thank you for your patience and understanding." ๐๐ผ appreciate this today when it feels like everything is going to shit! ๐ฉ๐คฃ
22/11/2024 @14:25
Been to invest in some fleece lined thermal base layers for next week since seen Primarni doing an absolute madness on the pricing! ๐ค
Been to invest in some fleece lined thermal base layers for next week since seen Primarni doing an absolute madness on the pricing! ๐ค
22/11/2024 @14:25
[Watching Arcane S2]
"Knowledge is a paradox. The more one understands, the more one realizes the vastness of his ignorance."
[Watching Arcane S2]
"Knowledge is a paradox. The more one understands, the more one realizes the vastness of his ignorance."
22/11/2024 @21:34
Lysh just said that when me & Stay go Whale Watching next week ๐ Stace is going get whacked in the head by an Orca, like that time she got whacked in the head by a turtle! ๐ข๐
Lysh just said that when me & Stay go Whale Watching next week ๐ Stace is going get whacked in the head by an Orca, like that time she got whacked in the head by a turtle! ๐ข๐
22/11/2024 @22:02
Lysh is obsessed with Scream lately. Told her if she likes Scream that much, she should go live next door. It's always fucking screaming round there! ๐คฃ๐ฑ
Lysh is obsessed with Scream lately. Told her if she likes Scream that much, she should go live next door. It's always fucking screaming round there! ๐คฃ๐ฑ
22/11/2024 @22:22
"Due to a volcanic eruption that commenced in Sundhnรบksgรญgar on November 20, we took the precautionary measure of evacuating and temporarily closing all our operational units. Blue Lagoon will be closed through Thursday, November 28, at which time the situation will be reassessed." Lol, damn this pesky volcano! ๐ Guess that's that then... Hvammsvik Hot Springs seems to be the likely replacement based on reviews on the GetYourGuide Tour... not quite the same, but it is what it is! ♨️๐ฅต
"Due to a volcanic eruption that commenced in Sundhnรบksgรญgar on November 20, we took the precautionary measure of evacuating and temporarily closing all our operational units. Blue Lagoon will be closed through Thursday, November 28, at which time the situation will be reassessed." Lol, damn this pesky volcano! ๐ Guess that's that then... Hvammsvik Hot Springs seems to be the likely replacement based on reviews on the GetYourGuide Tour... not quite the same, but it is what it is! ♨️๐ฅต
23/11/2024 @00:48
When you're getting that old, you have to tell your kid it's time turn off the Xbox so you can go bed... ๐ด๐ค
When you're getting that old, you have to tell your kid it's time turn off the Xbox so you can go bed... ๐ด๐ค
23/11/2024 @09:29
I always cherish that first mug of coffee in the morning. The warmth. The aroma. The taste. It's so much richer when you've not yet had anything else to dilute your taste buds. Passed Lysh a cup of Dr Pepper and mentioned the same observation, that it should taste better since it's the first thing she's had today. She just corrected me; apparently she's already eaten some edible lip scrub today ๐คท๐ผ♂️๐
I always cherish that first mug of coffee in the morning. The warmth. The aroma. The taste. It's so much richer when you've not yet had anything else to dilute your taste buds. Passed Lysh a cup of Dr Pepper and mentioned the same observation, that it should taste better since it's the first thing she's had today. She just corrected me; apparently she's already eaten some edible lip scrub today ๐คท๐ผ♂️๐
23/11/2024 @12:05
Lysh asks me stick Polar Express on. Look on Netflix... oh, not here? Disney+ then... not here either? Prime maybe... ayy, there we go. Wait, what? £3.50 to rent it? Wtf. Fuck this, where is my eyepatch and peg leg? Ahoy there me hearties, time to cosplay a Pirate again! ☠️๐ฆ
Lysh asks me stick Polar Express on. Look on Netflix... oh, not here? Disney+ then... not here either? Prime maybe... ayy, there we go. Wait, what? £3.50 to rent it? Wtf. Fuck this, where is my eyepatch and peg leg? Ahoy there me hearties, time to cosplay a Pirate again! ☠️๐ฆ
23/11/2024 @12:45
Feel gutted for Lysh; she's bought a hoodie for her bf for Xmas and had seen some craft project where people paint bespoke designs on them - so she's been trying to replicate it using Posca and it's been an absolute nightmare, to be blunt ๐ she cracked on impatiently without giving me chance to help her prep... ๐จ the paint soaked straight through onto the other side of the hoodie, so I rushed to clean it off before it set... then we got some inserts (cardboard and membrane) slotted inside the hoodie between layers... and now it looks like the paint just is patchy as fuck. Lysh is complaining her arm aches, and the hoodie isn't looking great at the moment either! ๐ฉ๐ This is why I just pay for other people make bespoke gifts or do it on RedBubble! Way too stressful and frustrating otherwise! It's not fun at all! ๐ค
Feel gutted for Lysh; she's bought a hoodie for her bf for Xmas and had seen some craft project where people paint bespoke designs on them - so she's been trying to replicate it using Posca and it's been an absolute nightmare, to be blunt ๐ she cracked on impatiently without giving me chance to help her prep... ๐จ the paint soaked straight through onto the other side of the hoodie, so I rushed to clean it off before it set... then we got some inserts (cardboard and membrane) slotted inside the hoodie between layers... and now it looks like the paint just is patchy as fuck. Lysh is complaining her arm aches, and the hoodie isn't looking great at the moment either! ๐ฉ๐ This is why I just pay for other people make bespoke gifts or do it on RedBubble! Way too stressful and frustrating otherwise! It's not fun at all! ๐ค
23/11/2024 @15:03
Whilst Lysh has been working on the hoodie, I've put up the Xmas decs... at one point, I had to precariously balance the ladder across Bug whilst she was lay in the middle of the room because she wouldn't move out the way when I needed put the streamers up! ๐คฃ
Whilst Lysh has been working on the hoodie, I've put up the Xmas decs... at one point, I had to precariously balance the ladder across Bug whilst she was lay in the middle of the room because she wouldn't move out the way when I needed put the streamers up! ๐คฃ
23/11/2024 @18:10
Couldn't decide what have for tea, so ordered in from Zeeshan instead ๐ฝ️ Popcorn Chicken & Chips for Bug ๐ and a Peri Peri Wings Deal for myself ๐๐
Couldn't decide what have for tea, so ordered in from Zeeshan instead ๐ฝ️ Popcorn Chicken & Chips for Bug ๐ and a Peri Peri Wings Deal for myself ๐๐
24/11/2024 @01:10
Playing Minecraft with Lysh tonight has been an absolute hoot. We started a new world earlier in Jagged Peaks biome, and I managed tunnel down and find the Deep Dark for the first time ever in a survival map. So me & Bug got brave and went to explore. To say it was tense did not do it justice! When the Warden spawned we absolute shit it and sprinted all the way back out whilst being pursued! Lysh was shaking like a leaf and I got blasted apart by a sonic boom at one point! ๐๐คฃ
Playing Minecraft with Lysh tonight has been an absolute hoot. We started a new world earlier in Jagged Peaks biome, and I managed tunnel down and find the Deep Dark for the first time ever in a survival map. So me & Bug got brave and went to explore. To say it was tense did not do it justice! When the Warden spawned we absolute shit it and sprinted all the way back out whilst being pursued! Lysh was shaking like a leaf and I got blasted apart by a sonic boom at one point! ๐๐คฃ
24/11/2024 @10:38
The soundtrack for this weekend has been Lysh frequently and sporadically belting out: "That's my line. Ahhhhh Waaaah Ahhhh Wooooo Wooooo! There's no place like Target to shop everything Wicked."
The soundtrack for this weekend has been Lysh frequently and sporadically belting out: "That's my line. Ahhhhh Waaaah Ahhhh Wooooo Wooooo! There's no place like Target to shop everything Wicked."
24/11/2024 @14:34
Fucking Creepers love destroying our hardwork... and as collateral, RIP jeb_! ๐คฌ๐ชฆ After doing well with avoiding any major drama (beside the Warden when we go provoking him), suddenly mobs have decided to absolutely overrun us on this Minecraft map! Lysh has lost half her house multiple times to these sneaky green dickheads! ๐ฎ
Fucking Creepers love destroying our hardwork... and as collateral, RIP jeb_! ๐คฌ๐ชฆ After doing well with avoiding any major drama (beside the Warden when we go provoking him), suddenly mobs have decided to absolutely overrun us on this Minecraft map! Lysh has lost half her house multiple times to these sneaky green dickheads! ๐ฎ
24/11/2024 @15:45
Forget epilepsy, round here, we have an "electric fit" from the Xmas star going batshit mental! ⚡๐
Forget epilepsy, round here, we have an "electric fit" from the Xmas star going batshit mental! ⚡๐
24/11/2024 @20:35
After Lysh went home at 6ish, I dropped some Xmas stuff round for Darcy ๐ finally packed my suitcases ๐งณ cooked some tea & watched the rest of Arcane S2 ๐บ washed the dishes out the way ๐ซง๐งฝ and now I'm pretty much ready for bed, ripe for an early start tomorrow! ⏰๐
After Lysh went home at 6ish, I dropped some Xmas stuff round for Darcy ๐ finally packed my suitcases ๐งณ cooked some tea & watched the rest of Arcane S2 ๐บ washed the dishes out the way ๐ซง๐งฝ and now I'm pretty much ready for bed, ripe for an early start tomorrow! ⏰๐
24/11/2024 @21:35
[Watching Arcane S2]
"When every equation was solved all that remained were fields of dreamless solitude. There is no prize to perfection. Only an end to pursuit."
[Watching Arcane S2]
"When every equation was solved all that remained were fields of dreamless solitude. There is no prize to perfection. Only an end to pursuit."
29/11/2024 @23:56
This week has included some absolutely incredible experiences that I will never forget! Walking on the frozen Tjรถrnin Lake. Seeing Reykjavik from the Hallgrimskirkja Tower. Straddling the Hveragerรฐi Sunnumำงrk Fissure between two tectonic plates. Walking in the frozen Keriรฐ Crater. Viewing the spectacular Gullfoss Falls. Meeting some Icelandic Horses. Witnessing the Strokkur Geysir erupt 25m into the air. Partaking in the Sky Lagoon 7 Rituals. Spying a porpoise and a humpback whale whilst on a marine cruise. Getting to FlyOver Iceland in a 4D cinematic experience. Wandering through a -15°c glacial ice cave at the Perlan Museum. Observing a magnificent green aurora that was visible to the naked eye at รingvellir National Park!! I've ate fermented shark, fin whale, rye bread ice cream, and icelandic skyr. Hell, I've even seen a volcanic eruption with my own eyes thanks to the Sundhnรบksgรญgar Fissure Eruption! I feel absolutely blessed to have been able to share these moments with my sister! What an amazing week! I am so humbled by Iceland and so honoured to have been able to create such wonderful memories! ๐ฅฐ๐ฅน
This week has included some absolutely incredible experiences that I will never forget! Walking on the frozen Tjรถrnin Lake. Seeing Reykjavik from the Hallgrimskirkja Tower. Straddling the Hveragerรฐi Sunnumำงrk Fissure between two tectonic plates. Walking in the frozen Keriรฐ Crater. Viewing the spectacular Gullfoss Falls. Meeting some Icelandic Horses. Witnessing the Strokkur Geysir erupt 25m into the air. Partaking in the Sky Lagoon 7 Rituals. Spying a porpoise and a humpback whale whilst on a marine cruise. Getting to FlyOver Iceland in a 4D cinematic experience. Wandering through a -15°c glacial ice cave at the Perlan Museum. Observing a magnificent green aurora that was visible to the naked eye at รingvellir National Park!! I've ate fermented shark, fin whale, rye bread ice cream, and icelandic skyr. Hell, I've even seen a volcanic eruption with my own eyes thanks to the Sundhnรบksgรญgar Fissure Eruption! I feel absolutely blessed to have been able to share these moments with my sister! What an amazing week! I am so humbled by Iceland and so honoured to have been able to create such wonderful memories! ๐ฅฐ๐ฅน
30/11/2024 @18:15
Been for a Maccies ๐ then to watch Moana 2 at Cineworld w. Bug ๐ฟ then managed to get her to find a couple xmas gifts for her Mum afterwards so now I'm nearly done with my buying! ๐ซก
Been for a Maccies ๐ then to watch Moana 2 at Cineworld w. Bug ๐ฟ then managed to get her to find a couple xmas gifts for her Mum afterwards so now I'm nearly done with my buying! ๐ซก
30/11/2024 @21:22
Trying find something to do for NYE with Lysh is stressful AF! I'm working until 13:00, then I'm off work until Jan 2nd. Open to jumping a train somewhere away from Stoke for the night to make it more memorable but fuck knows where to go or what to do! Doesn't matter whether it's a hotel, airbnb, or caravan - all options are being considered! I initially looked at booking Alton Towers as it included theme park access, but since all the big rides are closed, it seems absolutely pointless tbh! I've got literally nobody to spend it with this year - so it's just me and kiddo, but I don't want to just spend it sat in the house with her! ๐ Any suggestions appreciated! ๐๐ผ
Trying find something to do for NYE with Lysh is stressful AF! I'm working until 13:00, then I'm off work until Jan 2nd. Open to jumping a train somewhere away from Stoke for the night to make it more memorable but fuck knows where to go or what to do! Doesn't matter whether it's a hotel, airbnb, or caravan - all options are being considered! I initially looked at booking Alton Towers as it included theme park access, but since all the big rides are closed, it seems absolutely pointless tbh! I've got literally nobody to spend it with this year - so it's just me and kiddo, but I don't want to just spend it sat in the house with her! ๐ Any suggestions appreciated! ๐๐ผ
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