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Thread 48 Starmer : Der Teufel ist ein Eichhörnchen

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DuncinToffee · 29/04/2026 12:46

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DuncinToffee · Today 16:17

Good journey @cardibach

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dontcallmelen · Today 17:46

placemats Littledrummer & Notonthestairs have a fabulous time on your travels Cardi safe journey home.
turnout in one our wards was only 32% another one surprised at the influx of threads, must admit I am worried my borough will go reform it’s one they are heavily targeting especially in the outer parts which was flag shagger territory combined with vandalism of the ulez cameras.

placemats · Today 18:01

We had rain and a clap of thunder in the early hours of this morning. Woke me up! Thankfully, I now go straight back to sleep 😴

PickAChew · Today 18:16

I think most of Tyne and Wear has local elections. Hopefully they don't emulate Durham.

I can feel the heavy rain we have on the way. Hopefully it gets rid of whatever has set DS2's hay-fever off because I've never known him to have it so bad. I ended up tumble drying his bedding, this afternoon, even though it would have line dried ok.

pointythings · Today 18:22

We've got rain forecast overnight, showers for tomorrow so I am going to get soggy doing archery. Oh well.

What annoys me about these local elections is that I'm in one of the areas that is changing boundaries, so because of Reform and their court case, it will all be to do again next year. That's my tax money being thrown away.

countrygirl99 · Today 18:30

My area has had it's driest April since records began. Desperate for rain but we only have 0.5mm forecast for today.

Piggywaspushed · Today 18:34

Just started here countrygirl!

BIossomtoes · Today 18:35

Looks as if the heavens are about to open here, we could certainly do with the rain.

I’m looking on the bright side as usual - the more councils Reform win and balls up, the less chance they’re going to have of a GE victory.

Bon voyage, @cardibach. Safe home.

DuncinToffee · Today 18:37

We just had a heavy downpour

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DuncinToffee · Today 18:38

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The Green Party has complained to the Times' editor about this cartoon which they say pushes antisemitic tropes against Zack Polanski by portraying him with a hooked nose.

"Zack faces daily anti-semitism, and in the past six weeks two people have been arrested for anti-semitic actions towards him."

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dontcallmelen · Today 18:38

Had a couple of really nice warm sunny days here rounded off by a heavy downpour about ten minutes ago grass is grateful it feels very stormy I have a banging headache.

BIWI · Today 18:39

We could really do with the rain. Although the local forecast said 'heavy rain' around 6pm, we've just had a pathetic sort-of spit.

cardibach · Today 18:46

Finally home! Shit show involving cancelled trains and rail replacement buses. Been on the move since 7am. I have gin. Now to gird the loins for Senedd election stuff.

Efacsen · Today 18:57

As I said earlier it started spotting with rain over 2 hours ago and that's all it's done since - no 'heavy rain' as forecast - really disappointing for the garden

PickAChew · Today 19:08

This is where it all is. Heading north. Love this app.

Thread 48  Starmer : Der Teufel ist ein Eichhörnchen
countrygirl99 · Today 19:09

Piggywaspushed · Today 18:34

Just started here countrygirl!

We had about 5 minutes.

countrygirl99 · Today 19:14

Yay. It's started raing again. I promise I won't complain about having to mow the lawn 😁

Llttledrummergirls · Today 19:32

We've had rain this afternoon. Dh and our 2xds are camping in the Brecon Beacons- they walked up Pen Y Fan this morning and have more walks planned for tomorrow. They are slightly soggy, but the tents are holding up.

placemats · Today 19:35

countrygirl99 · Today 19:14

Yay. It's started raing again. I promise I won't complain about having to mow the lawn 😁

I'm telling my sister who's staying over Monday night, that the garden doesn't need a mow.

Update on bird's nests. The adorable coal tits are nesting in the bird box. Such attentive parents.

I'm buying a bird bath.

placemats · Today 19:36

cardibach · Today 18:46

Finally home! Shit show involving cancelled trains and rail replacement buses. Been on the move since 7am. I have gin. Now to gird the loins for Senedd election stuff.

Glad you got home. Enjoy the gin.

And your bed tonight.

SerendipityJane · Today 19:41

Seems fair enough to me.

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