Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
“Sometimes I chase the ball. Sometimes I don’t. And sometimes I bring it back, especially if there’s a treat on offer!” Said Bruno.
“Bruno, can you use the word ‘gruesome’ in a sentence?” I asked.
“Yes of course, I used to be shorter, then I gruesome.” He laughed 😂
Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, this programme resonates powerfully in today’s climate, where the call to resist oppression feels as urgent as it ever has.
Expect characteristic intensity from the Jarualdas, bringing stunning music to beautiful rural spaces across Shropshire 🎻🎻🎻🎻❤️
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music & meaning on Saturday 4th October as @jarualdaquartet.bsky.social presents a world premiere of Paul Henley's Lyric Movement alongside Shostakovich’s haunting Eighth String Quartet—written in 1960 and dedicated “to the victims of fascism and war.”
Superb film!
@beyondbehaviour.bsky.social hey Steve! You still out there?
“I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.” Recited Bruno with a tear in his eye. ❤️
“Hurry up and give me that treat! I can only hold this pose for so long!” Barked Bruno. 😂
“Well, we didn’t win the lottery” I sighed.
“Hard lines” Bruno laughed “get it? Hard lines and railway lines … which are hard” he went on. I did the necessary face palm. 🤦♂️ #whippets
I am not a number! I am a free man!
I voted for Zack too @zackpolanski.Sky.social
“My name is Bruno Whippetius, Commander of the Morning Walks, Guardian of the Sofa Realm, loyal servant to the True Human, Steve of House Trow. Victim of a cowardly off-lead ambush. Bearer of two unjust bite wounds. And I will have my justice — in this park… or the next.” #whippets #whippetsofwales
“My first trip up The Blorenge yesterday” said Bruno “and a tasty beer after at The Goose and Cuckoo” 😜 😁👍
“Did you know that Jellyfish have survived for 650 million years despite not having brains?” I told Bruno.
“Yes, that should certainly give you hope” he laughed back 😜 😂
Thankfully no more three years of hurt! 😂
“We three handsome devils, one mission: outrun the sunrise and sniff every single blade of grass before breakfast. Bruno, Borun & Rnbou — the dawn patrol!”
“There's a new dating app that caters to arsonists.” Said Bruno.
“Every week you get new matches!” He laughed. 😂
“I saw my wife, slightly drunk, yelling at the TV: "Don't go in there! Don't go in the church, you moron!"” I told Bruno
“I know” he replied, “she was watching your wedding video again.” How we laughed. 😂
“Out with Unrob this morning” announced Bruno. “He’s benevolent as he does the opposite of robbing others, he unrobs them, which is why I get all his treats!” Bruno sniggered.🤭
“Why won’t the rabbits and squirrels come and play?” Asked Bruno. “Every time I run to play with them they run off” he added.
“I can’t think why.” I replied rolling my eyes.
“If the rain comes
They run and hide their heads
They might as well be dead
If the rain comes
If the rain comes” sang Bruno.
“Ah, The Beatles! Cool!” I replied.
“Sdeah reiht edih dna nur yeht
Semoc niar eht fi” Bruno went on using a backwards message.
“I hear you’re a Van Halen fan Bruno?” I queried.
“Well, every morning when you take me out I’m ’Running with the Devil’” he laughed.
“Oi!” I came back.
“Well, ‘that’s what dreams are made of’” he laughed.
(With thanks to Kev who inspired this morning’s theme).
“Out again with my brother! This time it’s ball chasing with Robun… so called coz he steals cakes…. Rob bun, get it?” He laughed.
“Bruno, ‘Rob bun’ has two ‘bs’ my name only has one ‘b’!” Replied Robun.
How we laughed 😂
Cool! You joining the Greens then?
“I've found a job helping a one armed typist do capital letters.” Announced Bruno.
“Oh yeah,” I replied.
“Yes, it's shift work.” He smirked 😏 😂
“I hear you had a pelican curry last night Bruno” I said.
“Yes, it was nice, but you should’ve seen the size of the bill!” He laughed 😂
“I was down the allotments the other day and couldn’t find my vegetable patch” I told Bruno.
“Sounds like you lost the plot” he laughed. 😂
