@eddietruman This probably is best summary of what started things kicking off today — http://bit.ly/h9bDWL
@eddietruman Well, there’s interconnectedness between Tesco situation and squatters opposite. But it’s all quite complicated.
@hayles @mikedunn On the other hand “Bristol” is quite a big place, and many of these Tesco are quite titchy.
@mikeotaylor Well, we’re British, aren’t we? It wouldn’t be sporting to riot until we knew they were ready.
.@mikedunn Yes, I’ve long expected to find a Tesco in one of the alcoves in my lounge at some point.
Honestly, I’d go and report it myself if they weren’t holding the riot at night. Very inconvenient for photographers, you know.
@rbrwr I’m sure there are. I’m just trying to get some kind of handle on vaguely-confirmed realities…
Oh, and when people are tweeting “planned Tesco site”, I think they probably mean the Tesco that opened last week. #bristol #timewarp
Okay, to summarise, there appears to have been a squat-related riot in Stokes Croft. No confirmation of Tesco connection, or firebombs.
@eddietruman Erm. The Tesco’s already open. Not sure we’ve really get a handle on whether the riot’s got much to do with the Tesco at the mo
@betty_watson …I’ve kinda got used to getting the gist from Twitter and then waiting until the BBC wake back up again for confirmation :)
@betty_watson Bristol doesn’t really have much in the way of out-of-office-hours news reporting! #provinces
@betty_watson …but not, as far as I know, particularly Tesco-related. Vague rumours of firebombing, but nothing confirmed that I’ve seen.
@betty_watson I know nothing. From what I can tell from a couple of people nearby, riot following eviction from squat somewhere near Tesco..
@ParkBen Well, that’s kind of why I was asking. Is it not opposite the Tesco? I know bugger all about what’s going on…
Ah, okay, so it’s a riot (with firebomb accompaniment) after the attempted eviction from a squat opposite the new Tesco, yes? #bristol
I was just prompted to sing and play guitar on Tumblr (not very well.) Still. http://bit.ly/hbmHOP (Apologies to any Pink Floyd fans.)
RT @mikeotaylor: Someone is playing Joan armatrading in a riot. Only in bristol.
@mikeotaylor This is a wonderful town in many ways :D
What? I only turned my back for an hour. And there’s been a riot in Bristol? Goodness, you lot are a rabble without me.
@michelledh @tsunimee *snigger* *sneeze* *coughcoughcough*
@RellaC Oh, that is so good. Might have to watch it again tomorrow.
@KaveyF It’s Chuck Norris, isn’t it? Remember: you don’t list Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris lists you.
And on my doorstep? A new @netmag and a @TTApress _Black Static_. I may spend tomorrow in the bath. Wonder if I can get pizza delivered?
@ahnlak I hope so.
@Jorence Cool. We should have some form of Crabbies-based meetup. But give me few days to recover from work.
Oooh, I sense another Royal Wedding Marketing Crowbar in use. No throne gags, though? The shame! http://twitpic.com/4nnmoh
Purty. http://instagr.am/p/DYZ4…
And so begins 11 days off in a row. I think I need ‘em.
@hayles Ouch. Maybe it was on EC2. Will have to check mine.
@RichNeville It’s A Royal Cock-Up?
@RamonY1970 What kind of trouble? #nearby
@ahnlak Ah delicate green tea from the shores of Fukushima.
@ahnlak No, it just means that in the other mugs, you *paid* for the lead.
@ArfurSmith I’m interested! Let me know when they’ve gone; I love dark bars.
Oh, do GIVE IT A REST. #otherpeoplesconversations
@crookedfootball You seem to be writing an email. Would you like to send it to someone completely irrelevant? #thepaperclipisback
Oh, EC2’s elastic has snapped. That explains why the web is halfway down at the moment.
@laurenlaverne Cheer up. This evening, you can take them off, and sing. “Goodbye, rubby shoes day…”
As the weather gets warmer, casual wear day at the office is increasingly interpreted by the young doodz as “YAY! PYJAMA PARTY!”
@indiaknight It depends. Are you rich?
@mattgemmell Check. http://twitpic.com/4nibzr
@sazzy Oh, hey! I actually blogged it. Does this help at all? http://bit.ly/hMGP9f
@sazzy For me, happened when something (GIMP?) installed a broken previewer plugin for its own filetype. Ages ago though, so details fuzzy.)
Static wheelie at Bristol Bridge @ Bristol Bridge http://instagr.am/p/DXoj…
Morning ferry #commutergraphy @ Floating Harbour http://instagr.am/p/DXmy…
@brianlayman My sleep’s been improved by the Sleep Cycle iPhone app. Mostly by showing average sleep time & guilting me into early bedtime!
@brianlayman Congratulations. You have created your own e-Mom. I have the Withings; is the Fitbit good?