The Devon, UK version of the eclipse, darth.

Beautiful Devon sky this evening. #Devon #Photography

And they have the nerve to try and gaslight us about it. Remember the two weeks in the run-up to the local elections, when it was 24/7 negative coverage of Starmer/Mandelson (including by some of whom I expected better)? As soon as elections were over, that coverage stopped. Funny that.

Perfect hot weather dinner. Smoked mackerel and fresh dill on Ryvita rye crispbread with a salad of apples and fresh fennel tossed in lemon juice and avocado oil. #food #HotWeatherMeals

This is a sad one. In addition to the films mentioned, he was brilliant in the Hunt for the Wilder People.  RIP Sam Neill

Like the weaselly machinations haven’t been visible from space.

Anyone else remember the Sea Hag from the old Popeye cartoons?

A weeklong heatwave approaching. Decided to prep some horchata. Rice and cinnamon sticks (& some chopped almonds for extra deliciousness) soaking overnight. (a random horchata photo for inspiration) #FoodAndDrink #UKheatwave

Seeing this forecast for my part of the UK and, for some reason, I’ve spent the last half hour looking up various recipes for tamales rojos, Puerto Rican arroz con gandules and horchata. (temps in Celsius, so 31 C is almost 88 Fahrenheit - and no airco).😂🥵 #UKheatwave #Food

Backatcha

FYI for any Devon people. MP Geoffrey Cox posted this on FB. Do we really want one of these in our backyard? The noise pollution and water and electricity consumption are real issues. Locals didn’t get much notice about this consultation meeting. @devonlive.com #Devon #NorthDevon

Him and a young Peter O’Toole

You can tell by the sunset that it is going to be absolutely scorching here in Devon tomorrow. It’s like the sun is taunting us, saying “I may be setting now but I’ll be back with a vengeance tomorrow.” #NaturePhotography #sunset #Devon

This post from another site pretty much sums up my feelings on all of it. Can’t believe how easily the populous and the MPs are being played. #LabourUK #UKPM #Politics

Made homemade Boston baked beans to have at dinner tonight. Completely worth the wait with the overnight soaking of the beans, etc. #Cooking Top table worthy in the Mead Hall? @wulfhelm.bsky.social #Wulferhampton

The Waverley docked in Bideford this evening. She’s the last sea-going passenger paddle steamer in the world. #boats #maritime #Devon

Speaking of cockroaches..

Sending positive thoughts, Mr. Pip’s way. Even Willow, the slightly homicidal destroyer of mice, birds and even the occasional slowworm, is wishing him well (which is saying a lot considering her usual feelings about dogs).

Maybe Blair’s ego has taken a blow due to Starmer turning more to Brown than him for advice. ** This is in addition to the money trail linking Trump backers and Blair

It even comes with an instruction…

Made chicken and spinach Alfredo for dinner last night, with enough garlic to repel any vampires from the Mead Hall @wulfhelm.bsky.social #food #Wulferhampton

Same to you, Shiny Hat Boy.

No, it’s all about politics.

Bless their little cotton socks. They must have confused GB with the Vikings.

Did they all buy the same book?

Xi Jinping’s gift to Trump

That is indeed good news, so won’t get much coverage in MSM. As an aside, could you pass this on to some of your colleagues? Cheers.

AND MARS IS DELICIOUS, darth (but secretly wishes it were Snickers)