Stonekettle speaks for all the sane people who are sick and tired of being sick and tired of this shit
08:34 AM - Apr 15, 2024
How it started vs how it’s going.
The Zurriago Malbec was shite, so was aborted after one glass, in favour of the Trivento #Malbec . Good old Faustino #Rioja bringing up the rear.
This was with a roast dinner, then a cheese plate. #middleclasspisshead
The Zurriago Malbec was shite, so was aborted after one glass, in favour of the Trivento #Malbec . Good old Faustino #Rioja bringing up the rear.
This was with a roast dinner, then a cheese plate. #middleclasspisshead
06:08 PM - Apr 13, 2024
Right. So family Zoom call done. Dog cuddled (he's now snoring next to me on the conservatory sofa) and so I'll cook some prawn/pancetta/make-it-up-as-I-go-along linguine. #Sunday
04:10 PM - Apr 07, 2024
the wildest thing about Joe Biden tripping on a sandbag is that Donald Trump stole classified war plans, hid them, moved them, lied about returning them, showed them off to god knows how many random people and probably even sold them. for fuck's sake, people, FOCUS
05:44 PM - Jun 01, 2023
I replaced my rooster with with a duck.
Now I wake up we the quack of dawn…
Now I wake up we the quack of dawn…
08:27 AM - Mar 27, 2024
Currently in the ‘waiting room’ of a hand car wash, getting the Morosemobile de-scuzzed. After its month on a farm.
I’m surrounded by their staff - a bunch of gentlemen who almost all are sporting bushy moustaches. I’m not sure if it’s part of the company uniform or not.
I’m surrounded by their staff - a bunch of gentlemen who almost all are sporting bushy moustaches. I’m not sure if it’s part of the company uniform or not.
10:05 AM - Mar 23, 2024
Catching up on last night’s #TheApprentice .
Wow Noor really should listen to her team. But she doesn’t.
Who TF is interested in a mobile clothing shop that’s too small to have changing rooms in it? Should’ve used the grocery delivery suggestion.
Wow Noor really should listen to her team. But she doesn’t.
Who TF is interested in a mobile clothing shop that’s too small to have changing rooms in it? Should’ve used the grocery delivery suggestion.
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Inspector Morose @MoroseCatching up on last night’s #TheApprentice . (The UK one, not the US one that was fronted by the Orange Shitgibbon).
Wow Noor really should listen to her team. But she doesn’t.
Who TF is interested in a mobile clothing shop that’s too small to have changing rooms in it?08:04 PM - Mar 22, 2024![GIF-Image]()
08:13 PM - Mar 22, 2024
Catching up on last night’s #TheApprentice . (The UK one, not the US one that was fronted by the Orange Shitgibbon).
Wow Noor really should listen to her team. But she doesn’t.
Who TF is interested in a mobile clothing shop that’s too small to have changing rooms in it?
Wow Noor really should listen to her team. But she doesn’t.
Who TF is interested in a mobile clothing shop that’s too small to have changing rooms in it?
08:04 PM - Mar 22, 2024
Home from #bandpractice . I was knackered after work but somehow the adrenaline of playing live in a band (plus some coffee) powered me through four hours of rehearsal.
We ran through our current set (90s and 00s indie/Britpop) and some new (slightly left-field) tunes.
We ran through our current set (90s and 00s indie/Britpop) and some new (slightly left-field) tunes.
07:58 PM - Mar 22, 2024
Good morning Spouters! Happy weekend to all!
Time for coffee in bed, I think.
Time for coffee in bed, I think.
06:56 AM - Mar 16, 2024
Tonight’s boozy dinner has had a Japan (the David Sylvian-fronted band, not the country) soundtrack. It was a spur of the moment choice, but it’s worked brilliantly.
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Inspector Morose @MoroseNicely merry now, after just two bottles of Rioja. No “while I’m cooking” gins, and no third bottle so it’s all very restrained.05:43 PM - Mar 09, 2024
This is, in part, because tomorrow I’m hosting a #MotheringSunday event for three generations of the family, so need to be up early #MothersDay #UK
05:49 PM - Mar 09, 2024
Nicely merry now, after just two bottles of Rioja. No “while I’m cooking” gins, and no third bottle so it’s all very restrained.
This is, in part, because tomorrow I’m hosting a #MotheringSunday event for three generations of the family, so need to be up early #MothersDay #UK
This is, in part, because tomorrow I’m hosting a #MotheringSunday event for three generations of the family, so need to be up early #MothersDay #UK
05:43 PM - Mar 09, 2024
He’s been downstairs for a while but has now come back up to lie on my legs to tell me to get up and take him for a walk! #rescuedog #CretanHound #cretanhound He’s been downstairs for a while but has now come back up to lie on my legs to tell me to get up and take him for a walk! #rescuedog #CretanH
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Inspector Morose @MoroseClassic Saturday morning:
Big lie-in, then coffee in bed with Saturday morning TV (except I’m this week I’m streaming an old #FourInABed ) while Stanley lounges on the bed (his weekend treat). #rescuedog06:55 AM - Mar 09, 2024![A very spoilt Cretan Hound rescue dog sprawls on a super-king size bed next to his owner.]()
09:12 AM - Mar 09, 2024
Classic Saturday morning:
Big lie-in, then coffee in bed with Saturday morning TV (except I’m this week I’m streaming an old #FourInABed ) while Stanley lounges on the bed (his weekend treat). #rescuedog
Big lie-in, then coffee in bed with Saturday morning TV (except I’m this week I’m streaming an old #FourInABed ) while Stanley lounges on the bed (his weekend treat). #rescuedog
06:55 AM - Mar 09, 2024
I have a "To do" app on my phone (separate to the in-built Reminders app).
I have a singular list on it containing "Shit I really need to sort out before it comes to bite me in the arse"
65% of the items involve chasing people/organisations for an update.
Just crossed two items off it in one day.
I have a singular list on it containing "Shit I really need to sort out before it comes to bite me in the arse"
65% of the items involve chasing people/organisations for an update.
Just crossed two items off it in one day.
09:35 AM - Mar 06, 2024
Superb evening playing badminton with friends who fell foul of the five mins of coaching I got on my serve at the Tuesday night session.
Somehow I’m now booked to play three times next week.
Currently in the pub making sure I don’t waste away to nothing.
Somehow I’m now booked to play three times next week.
Currently in the pub making sure I don’t waste away to nothing.
03:47 PM - Feb 29, 2024
Today I retraced my journey to Bath, to find the pothole that burst my tyre the other night. I found it, and boy is it a whopper.
I feel a claim to Wiltshire County Council coming on. #compoface #UK #potholeproblem
I feel a claim to Wiltshire County Council coming on. #compoface #UK #potholeproblem
12:31 PM - Feb 24, 2024
God that was a terribly stressful workday, but I got through it. Post-dinner, I'm now going to tackle figuring out the keyboard parts of some new songs for the band.
03:13 PM - Feb 21, 2024
After a trip to the tip in torrential rain, our late afternoon walk in Bird's Marsh woods, was at least rain-free, even if the ground was more marsh than it was woods.
Needless to say, Stanley thoroughly enjoyed exploring and chasing various scents. #rescuedog #CretanHound
Needless to say, Stanley thoroughly enjoyed exploring and chasing various scents. #rescuedog #CretanHound
01:08 PM - Feb 18, 2024
Having eaten, cleared the dishes, handwashed what needs handwashing and packed the dishwasher, I’ve had a slight relapse and am now filling my face with cheese and crackers.
In my defence, it’s helping distract me from the inevitable onslaught of MONDAY.
In my defence, it’s helping distract me from the inevitable onslaught of MONDAY.
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Inspector Morose @MoroseComfort food was needed tonight, I cooked my hearty chicken and pancetta stew, which also features cannelloni beans, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, a ton of garlic, and a large glass of Malbec. Served with steamed fine green beans, flashed in white truffle oil and garlic. #foodporn06:26 PM - Feb 11, 2024![A plate of Chicken and Pancetta stew with fine green beans in truffle oil and garlic.]()
06:30 PM - Feb 11, 2024
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Comfort food was needed tonight, I cooked my hearty chicken and pancetta stew, which also features cannelloni beans, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, a ton of garlic, and a large glass of Malbec. Served with steamed fine green beans, flashed in white truffle oil and garlic. #foodporn
06:26 PM - Feb 11, 2024
Comfort food was needed tonight, I cooked my hearty chicken and pancetta stew, which also features cannelloni beans, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, a ton of garlic, and a large glass of Malbec. Served with steamed fine green beans, flashed in white truffle oil and garlic. #foodporn
06:26 PM - Feb 11, 2024
Comfort food was needed tonight, I cooked my hearty chicken and pancetta stew, which also features cannelloni beans, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, a ton of garlic, and a large glass of Malbec. Served with steamed fine green beans, flashed in white truffle oil and garlic. #foodporn
05:19 PM - Feb 11, 2024
In a client meeting with a colleague and two peeps from a client (all over 40yo):
Client1: You guys are the professionals.
Me: Am I Bodie or Doyle? Ugh... I'm probably Cowley by now.
Everyone:
Me: Oh come on, I'm not THAT much older than you all.
#TheProfessionals
Client1: You guys are the professionals.
Me: Am I Bodie or Doyle? Ugh... I'm probably Cowley by now.
Everyone:
Me: Oh come on, I'm not THAT much older than you all.
#TheProfessionals
11:07 AM - Feb 08, 2024
02:58 AM - Feb 08, 2024
Just had an update on Stanley.
He’s made good progress overnight, being medicated every four hours. His eye is healing and they now don’t think he needs surgery.
I’ll be picking him up late afternoon today and keeping him on pain killers for a few days.
He’s made good progress overnight, being medicated every four hours. His eye is healing and they now don’t think he needs surgery.
I’ll be picking him up late afternoon today and keeping him on pain killers for a few days.
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Inspector Morose @MoroseSTANLEY DOG NEWS
My canine pal is in animal hospital tonight, with a serious eye injury caused by a thorn or splinter that went into it, when he was in Prey Drive Mode.
He may have to have surgery, but we'll find out tomorrow. Either way, I'm missing the furry idiot. #rescuedog #heartbroken01:18 PM - Feb 05, 2024![Stanley, on the examination table at the animal hospital - ophthalmologist's office]()
10:05 AM - Feb 06, 2024
