Dan

@exiledinlondon

A Scot in voluntary exile who has found that London is no St Helena. Held hostage to the whims of a beautiful, but wilful and stubborn cocker spaniel. Pronouns: He/Him/His

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Dan@exiledinlondon· 12d

I’ve spoken for over a decade about having the best barber in Richard Tucker at Ruffians but he is also a very talented photographer. So when he asked me if he could take a couple of shots after my haircut last week, of course I wasn’t going to say no, was I? Thanks Richard, for everything ❤️

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jul 11

New Profile Picture.

Dan@exiledinlondon· May 30

Mighty Hoopla Day 1. Much as I appreciate and value her avowed allyship, having seen Denise Welch perform ‘It’s Raining Men’, I can safely say that I’ve now seen a worse version of it than Geri Halliwell Horner’s. But I did love to see her on the stage clearly having an absolute blast doing so.

Dan@exiledinlondon· May 12

I’m speaking at a conference today. The headline speaker was meant to be the pensions minister, however with the current political situation he bailed with less than an hour’s notice as he has been instructed to remain in Westminster. This is how the conference organisers decided to deal with it 😂

The picture shows a conference rostrum with the Pensions Minister’s name and photograph crossed out.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Mar 21

Happy Birthday. Here are the nudes that you requested

Dan@exiledinlondon· Mar 19

A double celebration this evening. My being promoted at work 🎉 and Ten years to the day with @balhamyte.bsky.social 😊

The picture shows an eye-level shot of a table in a restaurant. There is a glass of champagne in the foreground and two Espresso Martinis behind it.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Feb 18

Miss Molly had her monthly groom today and as she was amenable to having her photo taken (usually she ducks when she sees a phone pointed at her) I thought I’d post a couple of shots of her

The head of a black cocker spaniel appearing over the back of a green sofa in search of treats.

A black cocker spaniel laid on a sofa after having spent some time scrabbling on it and throwing various cushions around

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jan 9

Many of you know that I’ve been losing weight over the last 18 months and having enjoyed the Christmas and New Year period free of guilt, I’ve been back on it this week. For some reason, today I’m craving a treat (so will have one) and Claudia is speaking to me. I’m going to the shops.

A screenshot of Claudia Winkelman in The Traitors telling the contestants ‘For Goodness’ sake, have a biscuit’

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jan 8

Current scenes in the Turret…

Dan@exiledinlondon· Oct 19

Triple Threat - Three versions of me reflected in an Anish Kapoor during a lovely afternoon with friends at Frieze London.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Aug 11

A picture that sums me up. Give me an audience and an Espresso Martini and there’s no stopping me! Captured in full flow by @balhamyte.bsky.social at my birthday celebration over the weekend

The picture shows me mid-conversation. I’m shielded by a large parasol, am wearing pale blue shorts, an oversized white linen shirt with the sleeves rolled up to mid-forearm and am holding a martini glass which contains the last few sips of an espresso martini

Dan@exiledinlondon· Aug 9

Birthday blooms courtesy of @balhamyte.bsky.social incorporating both of our wedding flowers (our buttonholes were white roses and thistles)

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jul 6

Dan@exiledinlondon· Mar 1

And for comparison, here was me in June 2024, versus where I am now, 8 months’ later.

This picture shows the same man but 8 months later. He is stood inside, has lost weight and is wearing a blue shirt, blue jumper and blue gilet

Dan@exiledinlondon· Feb 4

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jan 25

Well it’s Burns’ Night so of course I was going to cook Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, with Cranachan for pudding. And a decent single malt to mark the occasion.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jan 17

Following our earlier discussion, this popped up on my Instagram stories. @lukebbz.bsky.social @gatzreborn.bsky.social

The picture shows a social media post about the impounding of a Tesla Cybertruck being used in the UK.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jan 8

So yesterday X went, today Threads

Dan@exiledinlondon· Sep 18

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #361,580!

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jul 5

The aftermath of an all-nighter watching the results. Molly snoozed, I didn’t, then worked all day. I’m currently heading into hour 36 and have decided that going out for a curry with friends this evening is either inspired or will kill me. We shall see.

The picture shows Molly, an eight year old black (with some grey) show type cocker spaniel curled up and asleep on a knitted throw sat upon a green patterned club chair which is placed in front of a radiator.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Jul 4

#dogsatpollingstations Molly reminding you to cast your vote before the polls close at 10pm. Remember it’s your chance to have your say, no matter how you feel and if you don’t have your say when you can, then you can’t be part of the conversation afterwards.

The picture shows an 8 year old show-type female black cocker spaniel (with a fair amount of grey fur) sat next to a sign showing the way in to her local polling station on the UK General Election Day of 4 July 2024.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Dec 19

Just send them this picture on Christmas Eve (or whenever you are due to travel) and there you go 😉

Dan@exiledinlondon· Nov 5

Every year, I give thanks that this one is spectacularly unfussed by fireworks. She’s sat snoring on the sofa whilst fireworks are going off all over the place, even with the window open. Even taking her out for a walk isn’t a problem as she’s interested in the colours and flashes in the sky.

The picture is an arty black and white shot of a black cocker spaniel crouched down in a forest and looking off to the side of the camera.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Oct 26

Share what you smell like today. Someone once smelt my aftershave on me and said ‘Expensive. You smell expensive’

Aesop Shampoo which is in an amber bottle with black label

Le Labo Another 13 Eau de Parfum. A clear glass bottle with rounded shoulders, a cream coloured label and a matte silver stopper

Le Labo Another 13 shower gel. A slim amber plastic bottle, with a black lid and a cream label

Ruffian’s Hair Clay. A matte blue glass jar with a white label and a black lid

Dan@exiledinlondon· Oct 22

Having a very serious conflab between courses during our excellent anniversary lunch at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill this afternoon. 📷: @balhamyte.bsky.social as always

Dan@exiledinlondon· Oct 22

Today is my third wedding anniversary which is the leather anniversary. I bought @balhamyte.bsky.social a leather picture frame and put our favourite photo from the wedding in it (as we’d never got round to getting any wedding picture framed and put out) He, on the other hand, bought me this 😂

The picture shows two Paddington bears, a Bagpuss and a teddy bear wearing a leather eye mask, leather crown, leather collar with bondage chains coming from it, leather wrist and leg cuffs and a leather jockstrap.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Sep 28

50 years old and look at the plaster that the pharmacy gave me when I had my ‘flu jab earlier today 😂

The picture shows a yellow plaster with cartoon green turtles, green dinosaurs and brown dogs on it on the arm of a white, middle aged man.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Sep 15

Randomly and out of nowhere, this evening my husband decided to ask me how the Carringtons and Colbys linked together in Dynasty. Thirty minutes later, including crossing over to The Colbys, crossovers between the shows, recasts and retcons, I think he might have regretted asking the question.

Dan@exiledinlondon· Sep 1

www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol... So this could well mean the end of my Twitter journey

Dan@exiledinlondon· Sep 1

What did I look like ten years ago? Here’s me at my fortieth birthday party in August 2013. And then me on my fiftieth birthday in August 2023.