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Bella, a brown labradoodle running with a tennis ball in her mouth

Bella, a brown labradoodle running with a tennis ball in her mouth

Hero, a golden Labrador lying next to his tennis ball

Hero, a golden Labrador lying next to his tennis ball

Melody, a black lab cross collie laying in the sun next to her ball

Melody, a black lab cross collie laying in the sun next to her ball

Bella, a brown labradoodle laying on the patio chewing her tennis ball in the sunshine!

Bella, a brown labradoodle laying on the patio chewing her tennis ball in the sunshine!

An afternoon in the garden with these beauties! #dogslife

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Song For Whoever. We’ve all got them, haven’t we? Songs that we really love to sing along to while driving in our cars or songs that mark individual moments in our lives. I’ve got a whole library full of those, multiple compilation tapes in old money. A whole archive of lyrics and tunes that stir these inept, clumsy feet when nobody’s looking or lift this tired, old heart, teasing out memories, both good and bad for me to soak in.

A little departure from my reminisces in as much as I choose ten songs that changed the way I feel about the world. My type of 'tism loves a list #life #memories #blog #music #stories #keane #georgemichael #OMD #paulheaton #petshopboys #kirstymaccoll #howardjones #johnnycash #family #songs #top10

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A comedic actor who has gone on to play more 'straight' roles as he's got older. Probably best known as from The Young Ones and Bottom - but has numerous other credits to his name too.

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I recently listened to Berserker, Ade Edmondson's autobiography - a great listen narrated by the man himself and a surprisingly touching account of his life.

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We didn’t get the ball down on the ground enough. When we did we looked so much more effective but continued to pump long balls into their box - their keeper struggled with at least 2 crosses from the left in the 2nd half but we didn’t build on that. Such a disappointing performance.

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Mitchell for me. Consistency, as simple as that.

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In an age of creeping relativism, a universal moral law still exists.

Threatening to end an entire civilization of 90 million people in order to bend a nation’s conduct to your will is grossly morally wrong. It is evil. And we should say this loudly.

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Alone Again (Naturally). Another image from my photography days, a solitary green leaf defying autumn. Relatable. To say that things were frosty at work after this latest discovery (see previous update, Road to Nowhere) was an understatement. Not only was I still public enemy number one given what had happened with Sarah, but I now had no idea where I stood with Amanda. I didn’t object to the fact that she didn’t want a ‘relationship’, but I certainly wasn’t keen on just being a backup for when her ‘ex’-boyfriend wasn’t around.

A continuation from my last update, Road to Nowhere. I learn some valuable lessons, such as be careful who you share good news with and never let your guard down. #life #memories #blog #horsham #heartbreak #writing #aloneagain #lifestory #horseandhound #nativity

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A result of the abject failure to hold him and his ilk to account over anything over the last few years. This is where it has led us. An apathetic population bred for serfdom that has been dressed up as 'free will' or the 'truth' by the media, who are as complicit as those in power across the world

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Absolutely the correct response. Lifetime ban should be issued. Sick and tired of this behaviour

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Happy #transdayofvisibility to all who celebrate. I am lucky enough to have trans people in my life. I might get things wrong and muddled up sometimes, but I am learning. Trans 🏳️‍⚧️ lives matter. Be bold, be magnificent and be you!

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Road To Nowhere This was an image that I shot back in my photography days, maybe in the mid-2000s. While a move to Southampton represented the chance of a fresh start for me, it was far from ideal. Mum had moved in with Brian, which I think gave Lydia and Hannah their own room to share, while I was sleeping on a tiny landing on a wafer-thin airbed.

A return to Horsham after being thrown out of home. I take a job at the local McDonalds and start a relationship that swiftly turns sour only this time it's a problem of my own making. #life #blog #stories #horsham #writing #love #infidelity #poetry #stars #hope #memories

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Disappointing performance and result for Argyle today. Didn’t really click until 65th minute. Overhit far too many passes and not helped by awful officiating. Only really Phoebe Poole, Katie Wilson and Ellie Noble gave performances of note. Maybe overawed by occasion in first half #pafc

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TIckets booked to watch Argyle Women in the Cup Final on Saturday! Really looking forward to this game and it's a new ground for me to tick off. #pafc

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Was discussing the whole Farage/Ipswich thing with my son this morning as I drove him to work and mentioned the apparent fact that all of the Premier League clubs turned him down.

My son's reply?

Imagine how much of a cunt he must be for Burnley to turn him down...

Many a true word and all that.

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Definitely the Target-style cover, even if Pertwee is looking at me a little suspiciously

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Hope you’re ok. Anxiety is a bitch to deal with.

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A sign criticising the cost of living crisis and suggesting that it’s more to do with the greedy trillionaires who are never satisfied. Located on Teignmouth seafront.

A sign criticising the cost of living crisis and suggesting that it’s more to do with the greedy trillionaires who are never satisfied. Located on Teignmouth seafront.

Had a brief walk around Teignmouth during last weekend’s whistle stop trip back ‘home’. Was very pleased to see this on the seafront!

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Another blog post of my memoirs as well as cracking on with my third novel. Multi-tasking with some success for once!

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😂 Very nearly spat my tea over my keyboard.

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A very succinct summing up of the rancid turd. I would hope that Argyle wouldn't ever let him anywhere near Home Park.

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Letter to Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton: 

Dear Mr. Ashton, 

I am writing as a long-time season ticket holder and supporter of the ITFC Foundation. I have never been moved to write a letter of complaint to the club and am far from a serial griper, but waking up to images today of Reform UK using the football club (the football club I have supported my whole life) for their propaganda was too much to bear. 

How, for instance, does this fit with the work the foundation does with refugees of which the club is rightly so proud? How will it feel for the numerous players in the squad with refugee and migrant backgrounds to see the club's badge associated with the kind of politics that looks to criminalise their families?

Putting aside for a moment the actual politics of Reform and how far they are from the inclusive values of the club, Ipswich Town FC is supposed to be for everyone in Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond. How can it fulfil that role whilst allowing Portman Road and the ITFC brand for these purposes?

I know the club has made a statement disclaiming any official involvement in the visit with Reform/Farage simply booking a normal stadium tour, but surely it is the job of the club hierarchy and media team to get ahead of these things and proactively prevent the use of the club for political purposes? Or as a bare minimum get out a statement indicating disapproval for the club and its brand being used in this way?

In 30 years of supporting the club through good times and bad, I have never been more disappointed in the club than I am today.

Best wishes,

Jack        

Letter to Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton: Dear Mr. Ashton, I am writing as a long-time season ticket holder and supporter of the ITFC Foundation. I have never been moved to write a letter of complaint to the club and am far from a serial griper, but waking up to images today of Reform UK using the football club (the football club I have supported my whole life) for their propaganda was too much to bear. How, for instance, does this fit with the work the foundation does with refugees of which the club is rightly so proud? How will it feel for the numerous players in the squad with refugee and migrant backgrounds to see the club's badge associated with the kind of politics that looks to criminalise their families? Putting aside for a moment the actual politics of Reform and how far they are from the inclusive values of the club, Ipswich Town FC is supposed to be for everyone in Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond. How can it fulfil that role whilst allowing Portman Road and the ITFC brand for these purposes? I know the club has made a statement disclaiming any official involvement in the visit with Reform/Farage simply booking a normal stadium tour, but surely it is the job of the club hierarchy and media team to get ahead of these things and proactively prevent the use of the club for political purposes? Or as a bare minimum get out a statement indicating disapproval for the club and its brand being used in this way? In 30 years of supporting the club through good times and bad, I have never been more disappointed in the club than I am today. Best wishes, Jack        

Not an email I expected to have to send to be honest #itfc

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Well said. I would be so disappointed if Argyle were to do something like this. Good to see so many people speaking up.

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Lovestruck An image that I shot back in my photography days. Sums up what my world feels like most days. I suppose by this point in my life, love had been mostly accompanied by violence, blackmail and exploitation, so it shouldn’t have come as a surprise that I had no idea what ‘love’ actually looked or felt like and my first, best guess in an adult relationship had been massively wide of the mark.

It's the summer of 1992 and Graham Taylor's England are stinking out Euro '92. I manage to meet a new girl but it doesn't go well. I essentially discover that I am useless and inept when it comes to 'reading signals'. #lovestruck #life #writing #blog #love #1992 #failure #c'estlavie

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It's been fun hearing about youre reading habits as well as the books you're reading - I feel like I need to lay down a challenge to find the most unusual reading habit over the coming days. Hit me with yours everyone 😃 #devonbookhour

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Indeed. At the risk of stereotyping, it's even more interesting to see it unfold in the book in a country where guns are commonplace.

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#devonbookhour is a lovely way to spend a Monday evening! Always interesting to see what other people are reading and pick up recommendations!

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I'm really excited by Hekate, my youngest daughter (she's 20) also picked it up and had a look through it this afternoon, so hoping to share my journey through it with her.

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