Lord Botetourt (@lordbot) header
Lord Botetourt (@lordbot) profile picture

Statuesque, fount of tradition at William & Mary, former Governor’s Palace resident, and the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard. His Lordship/His Lordship.

Williamsburg, Virginia
Joined June 2010
Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)Photo by Lord Botetourt (@lordbot)
You are very good, sir. But I feel much better when they play "God Save the Queen."
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
1
Ah, a harbinger of normalcy. Very gratifying. (No, no. None for me thank you. Brain freeze, don't you know.)
It's beginning to look a lot like #wmInSummer!
1
Welcome, @mannbriand. If you care to receive advice on the finer points of croquet strategy or when a bowler should try a googly, I am at your service. But you will have to come to me. Obvious reasons.
1
You are very welcome, sir. All visitors are, indeed, welcome. All genteel visitors, that is. The illuminated insects provide a gratifying display, to be sure.
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
1
Well. It appears that the vile Whigs won't have a candidate standing for #Virginia governor this year. I am content. Mostly.
1
“Forced,” sir? Ahem.
With Lord Brouncker to the Royall Society, where I was forced to subscribe to the building of a College, and did give 40l; and several others did subscribe, some greater and some less sums; but several I saw hang off: and I doubt it will spoil the Society for it breeds ill-will.
1
I fully approve of this genteel event.
☎️ing all #FullTimeFriends: ‘21 Social Club glassware is here! Grab yours next time you visit. 🍻 Not a ‘21 Social Club member? You have ☝🏽 last chance to join by bidding on ✌🏿 memberships at The @lordbot Affair! Proceeds support @TribeAthletics: e.givesmart.com/events/kbV/i… #GoTribe
1
2
1
6
No, no. I won't be taking part. But do "tune in," as you say in your flash argot. It will be well worth your time.
Reminder: During tonight's Town Hall, panelists will talk through W&M’s public health protocols and plans for safeguarding campus and the Williamsburg community. Tune in at 6pm: wm.edu/pathforward/townhall
2
Good morning. I thought you lot might like to see what the Wren Yard looks like to-day after the passing of #Isaias. You'll perceive the odd small branch fallen and some raindrops on the Viewing Device. It creates a nimbus, or halo, around the plinth.
15
To be sure, to be sure. It *was* rather in the nature of a rhetorical question, though.
Replying to @lordbot
Hark upon the gale, if you will.
1
You do me great honour, sir.
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
2
Quite. The university is closed Tuesday. But as an essential employee — indeed who is more so? — I shall be here atop my plinth. Harking. And what, pray, shall I be harking upon? Hmmmmm?
TribeAlert. Due to Tropical Storm Isaias, university closed Tuesday. Continued caution and travel advisories regarding potential wind and rain impacts. Essential employees contact supervisors for Tuesday work schedules. More: wm.edu/alert
1
18
Your very good health, sir.
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
Yes, I've been quiet lately. Do you blame me? I break my silence to inform you lot that this day we mark Black Tot Day. On 31 July, 1970, the Royal Navy issued the last of the daily rum rations. Eh? No, I don't advise dispensing a daily tot to you lot. That's all we need. Bah!
1
4
"Yesterday, William & Mary joined universities throughout the U.S. in urging the administration to change this new rule. These regulations are unfair, unfeasible, and threaten William & Mary’s teaching and research mission as a global university." wm.edu/news/announcements/20…
6
28
8
103
Yes. I was expecting a more substantial part, but Upon reflection, I wouldn't take away any of President Rowe's eloquence.
.@lordbot Lord Bot sneaks in a cameo on @CBSNews 60 Minutes.
19
We shall have better times anon, my dear. Be well. See you soon. A fine plinthie set, if a bit melancholy.
What a difference a year makes...starting freshman year at William & Mary and ending it...
4
Very good! This is the way we used to go a-fishing. My gillie was much more useful to my living being than my amanuensis is to my statue.
A painting of three fishermen on a lake from Alexander Cruden's 𝘈 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 (1799). #ForeEdgeFridays
3
Quite. I have, over the years, remonstrated in vain with Mssrs Fagen & Becker. I pointed out that, contrary to their lyric, @williamandmary will, indeed, "do." And if the girl was cruel, it served them right. Humph.
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
2