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Have we had this before? Must have.

Popped up on shuffle tonight. YouTube has the old video I remember. #Blessed

Really like this song and album.

That's big fukn biscuit. Is there an asteroid tracking site?

The beveling that makes the design so distinctive also makes it prone to noticeable dings. And the beautiful brushing then makes these hard to touch up. Comes down to how much evidence of wear is going to bother you, I guess?

The APRO is a scratch magnet so if that bothers you -- given the usage -- it might be something to consider. Otherwise, it's in a different class to the Rolex, for good (it's a stone classic design) and ill (movement is less robust and cost of ownership will be substantially higher). Another Rolex option at 36mm would be a Datejust 116200 on a Jubilee bracelet with the white gold fluted bezel. Gives it a bit more visual interest in my opinion.

Yes.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Full English with roasted marrow bones and short rib bubble-and-squeak.

Guess “When You’re Gone” might be more apropos, sadly? Always loved her accent and distinctiveness.

Dolores O’Riordan gone at just 46, ridiculous. [emoji20]

Happy Usual Birthday!

Steak and wine in an old college local — The Highlander. Tartan cushions, tartan curtains, pictures of drum majors, not a damn thing has changed. There can be only oooooooone! PS: That’s my side salad because the doctor said to. Couldn’t eat it all, too fibrous. [emoji6]

Happy Birthday! I second the steak.

Woolly bass I bet.

Aforementioned pig’s trotter.

Revisited the little Thai spot we used to like in Esher, Surrey last night. Had the lamb panang curry. It was jolly savoury!

The bar stools on Aristotle Onassis’s yacht were upholstered in whale foreskin. Apropos of nothing.

Glass covers? Looks cool but ... reflections?

Porcupine Tree -- Deadwing