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Still Blue, Still Stocking: The Bluestocking remains open in 2021

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ErrolTheDragon · 25/06/2021 14:06

I've nicked a title, opened the door, dusted off the bar.

Come in and drown your sorrows, celebrate or just hang out in good company.

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EmbarrassingAdmissions · 18/07/2021 10:21

Just as a quick question - I post archive.is versions of article when people ask for share tokens or request another one because the first one lapsed.

It seems that very few people recognise what they are (and I usually prefer a URL I can see before I click so I understand that).

Am I wasting my time (because it is time consuming and I'd much rather stop if it's not helping)?

highame · 17/07/2021 11:19

Same here Errol. It's my summer coat (not a coat, more a linen shirt, old and used for gardening). Along with old hat and old gloves I look like the down market version of Vita Sackville West

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ErrolTheDragon · 17/07/2021 11:10

A coat?
I'm just lurking inside with my elevenses Brew until the sun moves round a bit and the border I need to work on has some shade.

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highame · 17/07/2021 10:47

I've brought a few bags of sand for Camilla the Camel and melons for the Oryx (who is an Arabian Oryx). I will now get my coat

GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 17/07/2021 10:24

Look at that lovely sunshine!

There is sunscreen behind the bar, and a lovely selection of hats in the cloakroom.

The camel reports that this weather is a bit more like it. She appears to be sunbathing.

SpringCrocus · 17/07/2021 01:20

Not the actual costume, one mocked up by The Last Leg and worn by a member of crew. It was very, very good, and shone sunlight on this to an audience who wouldn't probably have known, otherwise.

SpringCrocus · 16/07/2021 23:22

Rainbow Dildo Butt Monkey featured prominently on The Last Leg, tonight. Was v funny

mollythemeerkat · 16/07/2021 20:09

Avon skin so soft is excellent to keep flies off horses. Also, its why Scots roadbuilders have excellent complexions apparently.

SpringCrocus · 16/07/2021 19:47
EmbarrassingAdmissions · 16/07/2021 19:42

Roast vegetables and an assortment of various savoury bits. More pizza upcoming.

Thank you for the salads, whoever brought those.

GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 16/07/2021 19:28

Sloe gin and tonic: a great start to the weekend.

Anyone on the patio need and Avon Skin So Soft? It's the best insect repellent known to woman.

DaisiesandButtercups · 16/07/2021 19:23

Oh no not weetabix again, come on, I thought we were over that.

I’m going to need another elderflower champagne.

I’ve been on the G&T all afternoon but I am on strike from taxi driving duties, my OH can ferry the children around I’ve brought my sleeping bag, I am here for the duration.

Turned · 16/07/2021 19:09

It definitely wasn’t me requesting the weetabix base. The pizza and salads are smelling very good though.
I’m going to have a look at the books later - any recommendations for when I finish Helen Joyce? It is my birthday and I’ve promised myself lots of reading. And another glass of SpringCrocus’ excellent elderflower champagne.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 16/07/2021 18:51

What a thread of culinary (and alcoholic) delights Smile

Proffers the first of my homegrown watercress, radishes and tomatoes as a side salad for Embarrasing's pizzas. Have Wine (in the bottle for sharing) and settles down on a comfy cushion in the company of women. The perfect start to a weekend.

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 16/07/2021 18:44

The smell of torn basil is heavy in the air.

I've got more pizza lined up on the peel. They'll be ready in

mollythemeerkat · 16/07/2021 16:07

You are raising the tone spring crocus - I`m all for the champagne, but can we have it with hairy pork scratchings - apologies to vegans.

Keepemguessing · 16/07/2021 14:26

That sounds amazing SpringCrocus. The perfect thing for a Friday.

SpringCrocus · 16/07/2021 14:13

Just dropping off some home made Elderflower champagne. Cheers, wimms

SpringCrocus · 16/07/2021 14:12

Oh, that thread! All the lols!

DaisiesandButtercups · 16/07/2021 14:05

Grin you spotted my “deliberate” mistake SelfPortraitWithEels. Just checking that you’re all on your toes Wink

I promise I’m not a plant!

SelfPortraitWithEels · 16/07/2021 13:47

Vilification of the Rights of Women? I think that might be an apocryphal edition. Maybe sneaked in by one of our friends from Feminism Chat? Wink

I'm happy to donate an ex-nappy bin to use as a spittoon. If you put the lid down again after availing yourselves of it I reckon it's pretty covid-safe.

DaisiesandButtercups · 16/07/2021 13:21

Fantastic highame! It looks really interesting, a social history of enslaved women in Barbados with lots of primary sources! I shall enjoy perusing this one maybe enjoy is the wrong word, it could be quite harrowing… I know very little on this topic atm so it will be good to learn about it.

highame · 16/07/2021 13:05

Daisies If you search you'll find a copy of Natural Rebels by Hilary McD Beckles, I should think this is now a collectors item and definitely cancelled because he talks about women all the time, highlighting that he's not a TRA

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ErrolTheDragon · 16/07/2021 13:00

My DD sometimes does little cross-stitch kits, and I'm sure she can figure out how to sew on a button if needbe. It's not rocket science.

She's also done a bit of woodwork, as she had to make things on wheels as the 'bodies' of a couple of robots. Coding, of course, and electronics. She was rather surprised when she came to do a robotics project on her uni course that she was the only competent solderer in her team of six or so.... I guess we got her a sewing kit and soldering iron at about the same age, around the start of secondary school.

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Keepemguessing · 16/07/2021 12:58

Sorry Embarrassing I shan't do it again.

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