Yes . I stayed one night.

I was surprised how little swelling there was. It clear that following the post op physiotherapy instructions, Ice and good pain management is the key. I’ll post updates on progress. 👍

I did. But so far so good. 👍

Right knee replacement surgery completed yesterday. I’m happy to report that all went well. The hard yards are ahead of me. Especially when you’re married to an orthopaedic nurse!

After a busy day in the garden 🪴 I’m going west with these two West Coast Pales. Golden Spike and West Side Glory from @thornbridge.bsky.social #BSkyBeer #FridayBeers

Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66. Part of the soundtrack to my early life as I developed my rather unique taste in music. Rest well Andy.

"The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet a lifetime is often not enough to rebuild. They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education and restoration are nowhere to be found." -Pope Leo XIV

Yes. Problems encountered all day.

Local spoons cask selection has once again driven me to the fridge. An excellent Hazy IPA “Time Travelling Taxi” from Brew York 👌 #BSkyBeer

April 15th 1989. Never forgotten JFT97 #YNWA

It take weapons grade arrogance to invent popesplaining.

Good Luck today Hungary 🇭🇺 “Let the people sing”. ✊

Where in the world?

Long may it last… Ling way to go!

It’s not very often… but this Red Ale was very poor. Quickly accessed the fridge. #Spoons #BSkyBeer

Happy Easter everyone. Oakham Ales Citra the official beer of Easter 2026. #BSkyBeer 👌🐣

A couple of new ones for me this evening. They are helping to expunge the memory of an abject performance from the Redmen earlier today in the FA Cup. #BSkyBeer #SlotsTimeIsUp

Happy Anniversary to us. 44years and counting. Never a cross word 😉

Happy Wednesday everyone. Sampling another excellent Imperial Stout. Brooklyn Dark Chocolate Stout. #BSkyBeer

Everything in moderation 😉 Bold flavours.

An afternoon in the spring sunshine reading in the garden. Working my way through John Banville’s catalogue. This one isn’t disappointing. Nor are these two excellent DIPAs . Retreated to the kitchen to sort tea for Mrs OB listening to a favourite albums from a few years ago. #BSkyBeer #Waxahatchee

Tonight’s kitchen vibes. Jalfrezi slowly cooking as I sample some Sun Kil Moon and Northern Monk “Faith” #BSkyBeer

I love this. ✊

As Marvin Gaye once said…What’s going on? Spoons Corby today. #BSkyBeer

New Zealand 🇳🇿 hops ?

And I was thinking it was only me. I detest musical theatre.

Yes, has happened a couple of times. Always block.

The E Street Band is coming your way!

I see what you did there. 😂 Not just any footballer though. The 🇪🇬 👑👌It has been a privilege to watch him grace the pitch over the past decade.

You raise a good point.