2015: My year in tweets (July to December) – 1 January 2016
Following on from the first six months, here are my favourite tweets from July to December:
My sax teacher tactfully pointed out that he, my father and I were all wearing the same design of Clarks brown leather shoes. #oldmanburdett
— Andrew Burdett ن (@AndrewBurdett1) July 7, 2015
Six Spitfires & Hurricanes wheeling over London, wings glinting, bound for North Weald. A fleeting aerial monument.
— Nick Crane (@nicholascrane) July 10, 2015
My last ever lap of the Top Gear track is done. Bit sad leaving the place for the final time.
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) July 13, 2015
Congratulations @RebekahLBray. Eleven not out!
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 15, 2015
Tremendous performance from the @fpjs001 Year Sixes. Lots of proud parents and hot children!
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 15, 2015
Another day, another birthday. This time it's @EmilyRBray who is five. For the first time in eleven years we have no children under five!
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 16, 2015
Rocking the 'coach driver' look from c.1995. @Ben_Duffy @Stuhezza @s_underscore @Annable1971 pic.twitter.com/fsD5qc1a8K
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 17, 2015
@PhilBray We came 5th! Very proud of George who behaved like a Gent pic.twitter.com/5y87xSNdB9
— Kate Fallon (@kitten1504) July 19, 2015
Anglo-Canadian family gathering in the sunshine at @ClivedenNT. @Heather_Evans @JuneBray @Eidie pic.twitter.com/ZHH3BYA73s
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 20, 2015
Emerged from an emotionally charged @fpjs001 Leavers' Assembly. Enjoy your last day, @RebekahLBray. Savour the memories. Fly on…
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 22, 2015
We have said goodbye to an incredibly talented, creative and wonderful year 6 who we wish all the best in their future!
— Furze Platt Junior S (@fpjs001) July 31, 2015
No Swifts over my village this evening. Looks like they've gone. Thank God for Swallows & House Martins though…
— Matthew Oates (@NTMatthewOates) August 4, 2015
Hungry for heaven? pic.twitter.com/mGkazzhZBC
— John Wilkes (@jwcounties) August 7, 2015
A Montecristo + iced Jamesons + Elgar on warm Grasse night to celebrate England winning #ashes. I know. Counting chickens. But will happen
— Andrew Neil (@afneil) August 7, 2015
What an amazing victory & an extraordinary series. A huge triumph for the game of cricket & for Test cricket in particular! Hallelujah!!!
— Henry Blofeld (@blowersh) August 8, 2015
Love this woman #lastdaysofdownton pic.twitter.com/FH4Gx3NQt4
— Brendan Coyle (@brendancoyle99) August 11, 2015
@PhilBray Last episode this evening. Thanks for being a great supporter over the years
— Nick Crane (@nicholascrane) August 13, 2015
same view, same day (Aug17) 13 years apart. pic.twitter.com/56qnkibSbu
— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) August 18, 2015
Head on ! @TyphoonDisplay pulling fast out of Dawlish with a perfectly formed moisture cloud @DawlishAirshow_ pic.twitter.com/Os1CyqrAhD
— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) August 23, 2015
A handful from today's visit to @HeliganGardens: pic.twitter.com/jULHp2Z2hl
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 26, 2015
Baby Swallows tucked away in the Productive Gardens awaiting their next delivery of food. pic.twitter.com/4ibqPaqMxE
— LostGardensofHeligan (@HeliganGardens) August 28, 2015
A late holiday entry for #Philinhats. @s_underscore @Rudders_TL #arrgh #piecesofeight pic.twitter.com/JjbiRHSI3r
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 30, 2015
Thirty years after I started at @Furze_Platt, today it's @RebekahLBray's turn. That moisture in my eye must just be nostalgia…
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 3, 2015
Monday's magic moment: it's time to go! http://t.co/VYL23xcWci pic.twitter.com/oExuYsMnrp
— RSPB (@Natures_Voice) September 7, 2015
Is seven a record, @ClivedenNT? pic.twitter.com/7hnMrKpiZB
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) September 13, 2015
Sitrep: all's fine. Arrived in Sheffield safely. Bags unpacked, kitchen cupboard & fridge-shelf claimed, room arranged. Now begins the fun.
— Andrew Burdett ن (@AndrewBurdett1) September 20, 2015
Light was good this evening pic.twitter.com/iu5wPTfQhr
— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) September 22, 2015
@Ben_Duffy says farewell to #reachtowers @s_underscore @mdotgrady @LauraBearders @Stuhezza @PhilBray #makingmemories pic.twitter.com/r2rRzdI9Zg
— Tiffany Leigh Rudd (@Rudders_TL) September 25, 2015
Is your name on the list? The @metoffice will name future storms after you! https://t.co/h2NJMFxLiE #nameourstorms pic.twitter.com/SPIxcdr438
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) October 20, 2015
Last Gardeners World of the year tonight – or as we box-setters now put it, last chapter of Season 47.
— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) October 23, 2015
Hurricane #Patricia looks menacing from @space_station. Stay safe below, #Mexico. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/6LP2xCYcGD
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) October 23, 2015
This mornings sunrise at Chesterton Windmill, Warwickshire. @ChestertonMill pic.twitter.com/ujmWsKyx4D
— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) October 25, 2015
Our resident hogs, these piccys were taken on Tuesday evening. @Help4Hedgehogs pic.twitter.com/Yw6vCIEnkf
— Paul Bunyard (@wildaboutimages) October 25, 2015
A new Golden retriever pup joining us next week. Had a long chat with Nigel about this. He has gone very quiet… pic.twitter.com/LHY9fOTK9Q
— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) November 9, 2015
Just watched my son's A level drama exam…very intense, emotional death scene. Very proud of him
— Bex Cox (@bex__cox) November 10, 2015
Out at @tobycarvery for @HollyIBray's 9th birthday. Many Happy Returns. pic.twitter.com/Sol1yLp5Bt
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) November 17, 2015
Haunting, immaculately-observed minute's silence #ENGvFRA pic.twitter.com/sSOBXQx0Yu
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) November 17, 2015
The danger of doing television interviews when it's windy outside 😂😂 https://t.co/aCOtaFoxgU
— GeoffPetersTalkSPORT (@mrgeoffpeters) November 18, 2015
@PhilBray you did say you wanted a topless pic lol pic.twitter.com/YrTWhUorvc
— Gareth Williams (@WelshboyG) November 19, 2015
A message for the Paris attackers from @afneil as he opens the show… #bbctw https://t.co/dYNQHQ3yGl
— BBC This Week (@bbcthisweek) November 19, 2015
A lazy wind today – doesn't bother to go round but just pushes right through you.
— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) November 21, 2015
Last 10. Sad. Did my first too with the legendary @huwbbc pic.twitter.com/iYWw65xSxO
— Robert Peston (@Peston) November 25, 2015
Hilary Benn being applauded on both sides of the house – astonishing scenes
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) December 2, 2015
I believe the House has taken the right decision to keep the UK safe – military action in Syria as one part of a broader strategy.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 2, 2015
Nigel and Nell: of one mind… pic.twitter.com/XYVyAFC3EY
— Monty Don (@TheMontyDon) December 5, 2015
More than 150 flood warnings as Storm Desmond wreaks havoc https://t.co/PBClO8Rp3U pic.twitter.com/mNHM8Y26QT
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) December 5, 2015
Last tweet before launch – GO for flight! Thanks for all the good luck messages – phenomenal support! #Principia pic.twitter.com/8jbxejHEEe
— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) December 15, 2015
A festive and slightly tenuous contender for #Philinhats… pic.twitter.com/GQcpgO056k
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 18, 2015
Deeply saddened to hear that Jimmy Hill has left us. A football man through and through who gave the game so much in so many ways #RIPJimmy
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 19, 2015
.@AP_McCoy: "To any young people watching… All I can say is make the sacrifices…because it's worth it" #SPOTY pic.twitter.com/66ppAtgFIB
— BBCSPOTY (@BBCSPOTY) December 20, 2015
Today marks Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. pic.twitter.com/RsEfj8YrTL
— National Trust (@nationaltrust) December 22, 2015
Enjoyable Christmas. Presents. Carols at @ParksideCF. Lunch at outlaws. Snooze on sofa. Visit to sister's. Tea at home. #DowntonAbbey
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 25, 2015
It's been five years since we lost grandma and dad. Somehow Christmas has a knack of bringing a tide of memories flooding back.
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) December 25, 2015
Final #DowntonAbbey Christmas special is everything we hoped for https://t.co/5PSe7NClcz pic.twitter.com/BZBTQxZXDk
— Mashable (@mashable) December 26, 2015
Have you read our review of 2015? A-Z: the year in pictures https://t.co/qsWhYvL0Po pic.twitter.com/UApTm2I1jN
— Telegraph Magazine (@TelegraphMag) December 26, 2015
Passed over UK today – thoughts are with all those affected by flooding in northern England. pic.twitter.com/O2hWL6fCfy
— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) December 27, 2015
Farewell 2015. Hello 2016.
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 1, 2016
There's at least one person that I was sad to leave behind us in 2015. Still miss uncle Den. pic.twitter.com/BUywTP6MXm
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) January 1, 2016