Author Archives: james

I’m not a particular fan

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

of Giorgia Meloni, but I’d have to admit that if it came down to having to guess who is telling the truth, I’d likely pick her every time ahead of the Mango Mussolini. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20y1ygn707o

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Waiter! Waiter! These grapes are sour!

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

Why am I not surprised that having failed to win the Makerfield by-election, Frog-face Farridge is immediately blaming others, whether that be people who want Starmer out as PM (regardless of whether it happens or not) or people who voted … Continue reading →

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BP readings back to “normal” today

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

Morning, early afternoon and evening… 150/96 was quite unpleasant, I have to say.

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Weird fungus-type “thing”

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

No idea what this is that has appeared in the polytunnel over the last couple of days. It has a powdery white exterior and underneath appears brown.

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No dig diary, 19th June 2026

Posted on June 19, 2026 by james

Got through a fair bit of planting out today — half a dozen different types of lettuce, and two types of beetroot and leeks. The lettuces are next to my (podding) peas and whilst working there I noticed that peas … Continue reading →

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How does that work, then?

Posted on June 18, 2026 by james

I do understand the physics involved, but thanks to the current global political situation we see plenty of photos of oil tankers and cargo ships on the news and I can’t help but think that they really shouldn’t stay upright. … Continue reading →

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Make it make sense

Posted on June 18, 2026 by james

As they say on the interwebs. Missed doing a BP reading this morning, but didn’t feel great this afternoon and felt that this reading explained it. But then I took a reading this evening when I felt much better, and … Continue reading →

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Horsefly World Cup

Posted on June 18, 2026 by james

It’s the first hydration break, and I am presently leading 17-1. Little blighters were coming at me mob-handed this afternoon, within a couple of minutes of my arrival in the veggie plot. I’m slightly worried that by killing off so … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 18th June 2026

Posted on June 18, 2026 by james

More weeding again today. I was hoping to get stuff planted out too, but… life. Nevertheless, the current compost heap became larger by five heavily loaded wheelbarrows of weeds, mostly nettles and cleavers. I kind of like weeding cleavers. You … Continue reading →

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Seems consistent with last time

Posted on June 18, 2026 by james

BP readings for yesterday, morning, mid-afternoon and evening.

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