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@simon3862

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spectacle-wearing, guitar-playing, spreadsheet-working, co-parenting, F1-supporting, film-loving, 50-something #NFFC

Rugby, Warwickshire
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1 year
@floschechter @shewithcapitalV My former landlord put my rent up last year from £1100 to £1400 pm saying it was the local going rate. I’d been there for 4 years but had to move out. It’s now been empty for 8 months.
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11 months
@georgie_grier If it doubles every day then by the end of the fringe you’ll be sold out. Good luck tomorrow.
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1 year
@floschechter I tried to reason with them and offered to meet half way (tbf I’d been paying the same rent for nearly 4 years) but they wouldn’t budge. They also owned an identical house next to mine which has also been empty since last year. Madness.
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6 months
@dootdootootdoot @DoubleChocChip I’d be happy to pay for one of those bouquets if you can let me know how.
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5 years
I can only assume that everyone going on the #PeoplesVoteMarch will be voting Labour at the next election. Right?
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4 years
I would never have thought of doing this until I saw @sturdyAlex ’s tweet last week. Left over potato peelings from making mash, baked for 15 mins. Bit of salt. Delicious crisps. No, really.
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1 year
@La_Biologuita @floschechter I have owned my home before but circumstances now mean I’m likely to be renting again for quite a while. I’d just like some security but renting doesn’t give that and I don’t think some landlords even care.
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2 months
Camila Cabello was genuinely nice to @MBrundleF1 there #F1 #MiamiGP
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4 years
Whatever one thinks of Michael Rosen, please tell me how and why this is acceptable. How can the scourge of antisemitism be eradicated when those protesting against it use language like this?
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8 months
I’ve had this portrait of @grahamcoxon and @alexjameshq since the early 2000s. Taken at Reading Festival in 1993 but I’m struggling to remember the name of the photographer. She had an exhibition of her work at a photographers gallery in Islington which is where I bought it.
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3 months
@notestomyboy Wherever he is, this stranger sends a happy birthday message with hope for you both x
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5 years
@Channel4News No he didn’t.
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4 years
Penge is trending.. no idea why but it reminds me of the bus I used to get home to south London. 176 to Penge.
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5 years
@mrmarksteel I’d have @CarolineLucas as environment minister if Labour form a government.
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2 years
BBC4 have a programme about Scottish Art, notably James Guthrie and the Glasgow Boys. His painting ‘To Pastures New’ is one of my favourites.
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4 years
I have some news about that job I interviewed for... I START NEXT WEEK!! 😄
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5 years
Dan Walker having a fair crack at the PM but when asked about anything his answer is wibble, waffle, cattle, phwaa, cheese. #bbcbreakfast
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1 year
Look who she found
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3 months
@pitlane_girl It’s all a bit Monday Night Football and it’s awful.
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2 years
@ZelenskyyUa @BorisJohnson The British people are almost entirely behind you but please don’t trust Johnson. He’s just in it for himself and he’s using you for publicity. You don’t need Johnson for Britain to be your ally.
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5 years
@ali__samson @coaldragon No idea who he is and I don’t want to know. What a dick.
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2 years
@PippaCrerar The response to him from Johnson was almost sickening.
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4 years
@FelicityMorse Someone has likely entered his phone number by mistake when completing the covid test form on-line. It’s easily done and no double checking takes place. Hopefully whoever it is has also given an email address (correctly).
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4 years
I’ve gone to Dublin this weekend to see my girlfriend. After weeks apart it’s been so lovely to see her again. We’ve kept it a bit secret until now but here we are x
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4 years
@Annndreeaaaaa @sarforalltosee Not great for men either, who respectfully won’t want to use women’s spaces. We need to pee, too, and don’t want to make anyone uncomfortable in the process. I wouldn’t go in but where do I go instead?
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4 years
@lewis_goodall First error then. Household members should all isolate in those circumstances.
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3 months
@jayforeman Damon almost exclusively sings the word parklife during the entire song.
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4 years
Seems about right. #homeschooling #ofsted
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3 years
I’ve very recently discovered the #Fortunately podcast with @janegarvey1 and @fifiglover . I don’t know if I’m really their target audience but it’s funny and enjoyable. I wish I had time for more podcasts tbh.
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5 years
Early night.. first day at work tomorrow in a while. My anxiety and depression have made 2019 a very bad year for me, so to end it by being back in work and feeling more positive is a huge step forward. Thank you to everyone who’s been supportive and kind.. I’m hugely thankful x
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20 days
@BayoAlaba @SouthendLabour @EofELabour Excellent. Thank you for your service and good luck in the election.
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3 years
@HillF1 Thanks for being clear on that.. I know the Sky F1 team needs to be diplomatic but evidently rules have been disregarded by the race director himself.
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1 year
@MatthewG_Yoga @floschechter I downsized massively and moved in to a small flat. The house was too big for me really but while I could afford it and the landlord was happy there was no reason to move. They just got greedy and I have no sympathy whatsoever for how it’s turned out.
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4 years
@Keir_Starmer I’m sorry to hear about your wife’s mum.. I’d just like to send my condolences and best wishes.
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3 years
@gavnugent This is the one that’s really taking the piss.
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3 years
Secrets of thrifty mum on £25k-a-year who's paid off mortgage on £800,000 home aged 39
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2 months
@kenandirene No it’s not
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5 years
I have a job!! 🎉
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6 months
@dootdootootdoot @DoubleChocChip I’m glad to hear that.. wishing you well for 2024.
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4 years
@jennylandreth When my kids grow out of it I may just secretly watch it anyway.
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5 years
@Mamareign12 @StevePeers @LibDems You may be pleased to know that my Labour-supporting mother is voting Lib Dem in Cornwall so your votes have been exchanged.
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1 year
The kids’ grandad is visiting this weekend. Some of you may remember his wife died recently and we went to the funeral in London. This is the first time we’ve seen him since, and the first time he’s ever visited on his own. Matilda was really glad to see him.
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4 years
I’ve got an interview for a job I saw a while ago but thought applications had closed. I’d really like this job (and I also really need it) so please keep things crossed for me and pray to the job-giving Gods.
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3 months
@NimkoAli @metpoliceuk Similar happened to me. My bike was stolen but AirTag showing current location 14 miles away. Clear cctv of suspects, too. Police have done precisely fuck all.
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5 years
@Rager1000 @ali__samson @coaldragon Oh I’m sorry that a relatively successful actor whose name I didn’t know turns out to be a dick. Must try harder.
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9 years
Presumably, Prince Andrew will be suspended from the Royal Family pending further investigation.
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8 months
There’s nothing not to love about Miriam Margolyes. Absolute brutal honesty, always. #grahamnorton
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4 years
@AngelaRayner What’s sad is that it’s going beyond party politics.. even the rank and file Tories are upset with what this government are doing. We’ll live (and die) with the consequences for years.
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4 years
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2 years
Spotted on the beach. Pebble Henge.
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4 years
Me: have you got us all in? Mum: yes
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1 year
A brilliant weekend with Irene rounded off with a superb show from @The_Waeve who blew the roof off the Grand Social in Dublin last night.
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4 months
@ruskin147 American Fiction is on Prime, and very enjoyable.
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2 years
So in other news, I got promoted today. I’m feeling quite chuffed.
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11 months
@daraobriain @georgie_grier Let’s not let that stifle the ambition. Aim big, Georgie.
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5 years
@bbclaurak Not really. He clearly said pass the no deal legislation first. That’s the current target.
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4 years
Happy Christmas to my friends and Twitter acquaintances - you bring comfort when I feel alone, and I hope I bring light to your timelines. You’re a lovely lot x
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4 years
Eleventy billion hours and two trillion miles later we’ve made it to the seaside. #porthleven #cornwall
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5 years
@bbcquestiontime @LabourSJ Iunderstand Labour’s position and to make light of it or to pretend to not understand it is either wilful ignorance or just plain stupidity. Pro-Remainers have been asking for a second referendum for years.. what exactly was it going to be on? Labour are facilitating it at last.
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5 years
@dseddon91 If anyone doesn’t get this then they need to be on twitter more.
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5 years
@helenpidd I endure that rush most days but can I offer you a secret tip? (Won’t be so secret now). is almost always accurate in determining which platform the train is at before it’s announced. Saves lots of rushing I promise.
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5 years
@campbellclaret @peoplesvote_uk Surely the PV is a fantasy, too, based on tonight’s results.
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3 years
@JeremyClarkson And at the bargain price of 1p (per mm)
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5 years
@MooseAllain We actually sort of do this on our street.. each house takes a turn to light up their window display.. usually with wine, mince pies and sweets for the kids. First one tonight at 6pm.
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5 years
@BareReality @Channel4 Paul will be pleased.
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3 years
I love this shot #totowolff
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3 years
Just ordered some @JackieMorrisArt Christmas cards from @HelpMusicians
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10 months
@VimtoTime Oh gosh. I hope you’re okay. Did you keep it?
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5 years
Hello.. just putting my head round the twitter door and if you’ll permit me a small status update.. I went back to work today, and it was okay. Easing back in gently. I had another therapy session last week and that really helped so things are definitely improving.
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5 years
@F1 Whereas Max was effectively demoted to last.
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5 years
@TanDhesi Very well said 👏
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1 year
@theJeremyVine He was distracted by you talking which resulted in him nearly knocking a pedestrian over on the crossing. Yes he’s at fault but it feels like you’re just looking for aggro so you can post videos to Twitter. Turn the camera off for a week and tell us how many incidents you had?
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7 months
Scrubbing up.
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4 years
I had a low day yesterday (I often feel it when the house is empty again) but today I got loads of things done at work, and now I’m sitting outside in the warm air, with my freshly watered plants, a bottle of red, my book, some music, and supper in the oven. It feels nice.
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4 years
Last night of our holiday in #Porthleven and so one last visit to the beach with Jakey. I wish we could stay all summer.
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5 years
@CarolineLucas Seems fair to me. You’re going to get much more traction with him and Labour than anyone else and Greens can’t do this alone. I’m not sold on 2nd ref yet btw, but a big fan of yours.
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4 years
My 8yo just bawled her eyes out about the whole thing. She’s sad and worried and is going to miss school and her friends. It’s taking all my strength not to burst in to tears with her. Oh man.. 😥
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5 years
Just went to Sainsbury’s for a loaf of bread and ended up shouting at two bigoted arseholes who were telling a small group of Eastern Europeans in the queue that if they didn’t shut up they’d send them home. Bloody hell. I know my town is Brexity but that was awful.
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4 years
@lewis_goodall And is absolute bollocks.
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@SuzyFarrier What a despicable thing to say to someone. There’s no excuse for it in any circumstances.
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4 years
I’m at 7’s swimming lesson and just gave a thumbs up through the viewing window to the completely wrong child.
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5 years
When you see me, please turn your back and walk away. I don't want to see you ‘cause I know the dreams that you keep, that's where we meet. When you're coming down, think of me. I’ve got no distance left to run. @blurofficial
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💔 🎵 💔 🎶
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3 years
A friend at work has just dropped off some home-made meals for me to eat when I’m back from hospital. How kind is that!?? I’ve felt lots of love and support and it makes a big difference.
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3 years
And just like that, I have a 9 year old.
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4 years
@DavidOlusoga Socially distant... from their minds.
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4 years
I went to see #TheInvisibleMan and the cinema was packed.
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5 years
@PolhomeEditor A few people getting the wrong end of the stick here but imagine if she *was* supportive of Williamson.. would the same MPs be coming to her defence then? I suspect not.
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4 years
@ChrisEOlive @Forbes Someone here was comparing the difference between a million and a billion the other day. A million seconds is 11 hours. A billion seconds is 31 years. 200 billion seconds is over 6,000 years.
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5 years
Only just realised #YearsAndYears has finished and I’ve been watching the news for the last 15 minutes.
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6 months
@ItsAndyRyan I heard that. Same as it ever was.
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7 years
Myddleton Square without the #HowardsEnd treatment.
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5 years
@jen_shevlin @rhodri Less en-suite, more in-suite.
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4 years
I took 4 days off Twitter and in that time, aside from working 9am-6pm, I’ve sorted out a room that’s been a mess for months, cooked myself three meals I’ve not made before, quit the fags, hardly drank, watched all of Better Call Saul S1, and almost finished a book.
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4 years
Tom is negative. They’re going back to school at 11am and I’ll get my sanity back!
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5 years
@boydhilton @CMBeee Wasn’t sure if I could take her character seriously after her hilarious part in Motherland but.. oh yes.
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4 years
Bath done, pyjamas on, pizza cooked and Moana going on the telly. That’s me sorted.. no idea what the kids are up to.
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6 years
@PTSD17 @lilyallen Andy thank you for your service to this country - I’m sure you served in the RAF with pride and I’m sorry to read you have PTSD. However this doesn’t entitle you tell women (or anyone) what they should or shouldn’t do, or think. I hope you’ll retract that.
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You won’t believe who I just sat next to on the train.
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