Emerson
@thatemerson.bsky.social
Train Driver and Trade Union member. Powered by coffee and meal deals. • Reading • Walking • Motorcycles • Music • 'Enjoy yourself ~ it's later than you think'
Replaced a headlight bulb on the car today and can honestly say whatever it is Halfords charge, go there.
Started on holiday and #justfinished Lonesome Dove. Much longer than my usual reads. Slow at times but always leaves you wanting to know what happens next. An emotional adventure. "It's a fine world, though rich in hardships at times" Gus McCrae ~ Hat Creek Cattle Company #booksky #bskybookclub
With certain caveats, the assisted dying bill was something that, in principle, I kinda supported. Is it completely off the table as of today, or do they make ammendments and do another vote at some point? 🤔
Best for Britain@bestforbritain.org · last mo.BREAKING MPs vote against assisted dying bill. The bill was defeated by 286 votes to 270, a majority of 16.
Anyone else in the bought-a-place-with-a-nice-garden-not-realising-how-much-work-it-acually-takes-to-keep-a-garden-looking-nice club? Because, same. 👍
Was thinking the other day how I've never been caught up in a really bad traffic jam. You know the type where absolutely nothing moves and people end up getting out of their cars etc. Yeah, well... 1.5hrs so far...
General Secretary Dave Calfe has been in contact with the prime minister following a second derailment in as many days, this time near Wickford, Essex. Our thoughts are with all those who were on board, and we thank the emergency services for their response. (1/2)
On my break at work; thoughts are with the traincrew, passengers and emergency responders involved and dealing with the derailment in #Lewes
Today, and always, are thoughts are with the loved ones and colleagues of the three people who tragically died in the incident near Carmont.
One of the most annoying parts of being on holiday is knowing that waking up and having a coffee on the patio followed by some fresh watermelon and a dip in the pool isn't in fact your life now. I'll be back home soon putting the bins out.
Goodbye Merry Old, I'm off to do my bit for Anglo-Turkish relations.
The riskiest naps are the best. (Olive, in the middle of a donut under a loosely tied cover of a swimming pool.) #catsky
Well, that's me officially on Summer leave! 🤟🕺 The iron road can wait. I've got a beach in Turkey to go and lay on with a pint and a book.
Gabby: What was your highlight of the half time show? Wayne Rooney: When it finished. I thought it was crap. 10/10 punditry. No notes.
Feel like Kurtan from #ThisCountry in saying this, but there *is* something about a Steam Fair. #ChickerellSteamShow
Ever met someone who's nice enough, but they're also fundamentally... boring. Like your solicitor when you buying a house... You don't particularly dislike them and you'd wish them all the very best, but you also don't mind not seeing them again. That's how I feel with Starmer.
Passed my assessment to become a Train Driver Instructor yesterday, only to get home to the awful news of the incident near Bedford. Thoughts are with all those involved, as well as the loved ones of the poor Driver.