Pootle Town

Re Thomas Markle. Yes. one would expect… just like one would expect the FBI to give the nod on the Epstein files to law enforcement agencies of pretty much every foreign jurisdiction. Yet didn’t. For quite some time. And even then, risibly.

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Oh I MISS that

My favorite review of all time.

JUST POSTED: A Russian energy giant has secretly moved to acquire a position in a massive Alaska gas project. Its part of talks between Witkoff/Kushner & Putin. But CEO of US company resigns after learning of Russian money in the project. A wowzer of a story. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/u...

Blocking the world out. Lying looking up at the sky on a ferry Mallorca to Barcelona Listening to Moby and Lady Blackbird.

So many big things happening behind the scenes. Many many dogs being helped now niallharbison.substack.com/p/how-we-are...

1st Ebola case in Nigeria for 20 years. That’s another fine mess Musk ‘n’ Trump have got us into. Oops - cancelled Ebola prevention aid - research, screening, PPE etc. by mistake. Oops - ‘forgot’ to properly reinstate it.

I miss those days. April ‘17, last time I was in NYC. Lmk when the coast is clear?!

Work is the last thing on one’s mind when having an affair. Let alone with someone in the “oriffice.” Hancock has much to answer for. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

There are days when there’s nothing for it but to get up early and watch the sun rise while making prickly pear & kumquat marmalade… ..and set the fire alarm off in my neighbouring apartments. No amount of marmalade is going to make up for the rude awakening.

Good.

An update on Abe… 🪨 Still freezes like a rock and won’t move 🏥 Goes for a huge complicated operation to try save his leg on Tuesday. Slowly slowly starting to see that he has a future ahead of him. Still extremely nervous

I cannot believe I’m buying a tree because it looks like a freakin’ horse. It’s not like my 1st garden - no time to wait for something to grow. Need to fast track, and “Horse” it is. Thankfully Horse is also the nursery runt with piss poor foliage compared to his peers, so almost in budget.

Sigh. Bugger. Am old.

Kyu-Shirataki Station in Japan remained open exclusively for a student who relied on the train to attend classes. After her graduation in 2016, the railway company permanently closed the station.

Canada military base, Albania, France riots, St Petersburg strike. So just another 2026 Sunday then? WAKE UP WORLD.

Nothing wrong with choosing a tree because of its looks. We’ve named this one Horse. Just need a truck now.

Enough is enough. We HAVE TO VOTE. ALL OF US...in numbers too big to rig. The best way to do this is by getting your vote in EARLY! No Kings is coming together again TOMORROW, Sat Oct 17, this time to make sure every eligible voter is ready to make their voice heard. @nkcoalition.bsky.social

I’ve come to the realisation Brexit must be reversed. The reasons and economics of the past are moot. We are where we are. The red tape transacting between allies on a war footing is unthinkable.

Anyone wonder what Trump’s AutoPen is up to? Don’t get me wrong, he’s signing plenty, but the Pen doesn’t sleep.

Oh the Tells… Just watch those eyes and genius brows of the formidable Ursula Von Der Leyen. Art, sheer art. As for the nose scratch… Chuckles

Good day for Sir Olly Robbins. The UK needs people with integrity working where it matters. Shame Starmer threw him under the bus for his own lack thereof.

I wonder if Meghan is seizing divorce jurisdiction. Kids in school, relocated, domiciled, Bob’s your proverbial avuncular kinsman.

I’m sorry I’m so angry. America - take responsibility for putting a lunatic in charge. And have the backbone and integrity to do something about it. The world has some very serious issues right now. Many stem directly from your government’s actions. Leader of the Free World matters. Change it.

Brains vs Brawn every time. Tactical error - premature bagsying of the bed spot

America did you vote for this last time? Will you vote for this this time?

Messed up that someone didn’t say, “Er No.” from the get go.

And the problem with that is..?

Wrestling with a tiger? Wish he would. www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/donald-...

And if America is on Russia’s side, and the UK is on Ukraine’s side, and Russia is at war with Ukraine, then is America at war with the UK? Oh Trump what have you done and what are you doing???

Smart Burnham. Trump smarting?

Jumbo implemented Kletskassa, special checkout lanes for chatting with cashiers, in 200 supermarkets. Launched in 2019 and expanded in 2021, the initiative aims to combat social isolation, especially among older adults.

Screaming at STUPID STUPID phone. When asked if he’d heard, the Current Mr PT, without looking up from his keyboard, quietly and solemnly replied, “Yes, I thought it best to leave it between you and your phone.”

Was hoping to repeat our 2020 Xmas lunch salad this year (sneaked sprouts in raw). But…PT Junior has “other plans”. Say WHAT?!! Oh yes, forgot he’s grown up.

I believe the answer is at the end of his Screen Record - it’s all kicked off because he’s heard David Frum. And his living room HomePod is configuring and he has his AirPods in. If that’s of any interest.

Oh that’s just rude.

That’s rather good. 1+1 is most often 2. If it quacks like a duck…