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A bit of this and a bit of that. Mostly this. Nothing but blue skies from now on... (movies, TV, scifi, fantasy, the natural world, photography, gardening, politics, words, medicine and common sense)

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Many had seen it as a clinching proof that the whole of known creation had finally gone bananas.

09.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In fact it would be fair to say that he had reached a level of annoyance the like of which had never been seen in the Universe. It was an annoyance of epic proportions, a burning searing flame of annoyance, an annoyance which now spanned the whole of time and space in its infinite umbrage.

09.03.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

We read that at mum's funeral. She used to quote it often and although she didn't like cut flowers, daffodils were allowed.

08.03.2026 09:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"Ford," said Arthur, "would you please tell me what the hell is going on?"

08.03.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Two comma butterflies seen yesterday in the sunshine such a delight to watch these beautiful gentle creatures.

Two comma butterflies seen yesterday in the sunshine such a delight to watch these beautiful gentle creatures.

#InsectThursday Did I mention I saw my first #butterflies of 2026 yesterday? πŸ˜πŸŽ‰πŸ¦‹ Absolutely thrilled to see two #commas sunbathing and feeding on mahonia. Such a delight to see, hopefully the first of many for me. #Lancashire @savebutterflies.bsky.social #vitaminN

05.03.2026 07:34 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Saw my first butterflies of the year yesterday. Four brimstones and two peacocks! 😊

@s4r4h-l.bsky.social

06.03.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history."
I suspect some of us do but others just do whatever the hell they want and screw everyone else.

03.03.2026 06:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"Do you want me to sit in a corner and rust, or just fall apart where I'm standing?"

03.03.2026 05:30 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Martin Lewis: Already on an energy fix? It’ll get CHEAPER on 1 April
Martin Lewis: Already on an energy fix? It’ll get CHEAPER on 1 April YouTube video by Martin Lewis

Already on an energy fix – it’ll get CHEAPER on 1 April.

Mini energy briefing for those who are on fixed energy deals right now.

27.02.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Everything is always "Enjoy" this and that these days. Enjoy paying for something. Enjoy a new table. Enjoy a face moisturiser. What a load of bollocks.

01.03.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A blossom tree alive with honey bees yesterday! You can hear them better than see them.

01.03.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Coming week looks hopeful

01.03.2026 09:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The man who invented the Total Perspective Vortex did so basically in order to annoy his wife.

01.03.2026 03:26 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Martin Lewis Money Show: β€œOfgem, when will you cut the energy daily Standing Charge?”
Martin Lewis Money Show: β€œOfgem, when will you cut the energy daily Standing Charge?” YouTube video by Martin Lewis

Ofgem, when will you cut the energy daily Standing Charge? New tariffs were promised in January, when will they arrive.

A small clip from this week’s Energy Special episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show, watch the full show on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...

25.02.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 181 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 2
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Waitrose suspends sale of mackerel because of overfishing Supermarket chain will point customers to herring and other species to protect threatened Atlantic stocks

Waitrose suspends sale of mackerel because of overfishing

26.02.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 101 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 6
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Some sunshine today => Happy me and some happy bees on garden crocuses

25.02.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't remember being shown movies during a school day. I did join film club though which showed movies after school.
Mostly ones which made me cry my eyes out like Tarka the Otter and Watership Down.

24.02.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad it is over and wasn't as bad as you thought it might be x

24.02.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My gran and mum used to recite it and it was read at mum's funeral.

24.02.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I wish there was an option to correct subtitle mistakes on streaming platforms like Netflix.

24.02.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can they not give you something to relax like valium? I have read it happens if you tell them you are claustrophobic. Hope it goes OK πŸ€—πŸ€—

23.02.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just a reminder MoneySavingExpert does not cold call. If someone knocks at your door (or calls you) claiming to be from us or sent by me, to switch your energy or owt else, it is not true, be careful.

23.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 212 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Great Olympic lie: untold story of Winter Games’ huge environmental impact Rivers drained dry to create artificial snow, a forest cut down for the bobsleigh track – IOC’s claims to prioritise sustainability at Milano Cortina exposed

www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...

22.02.2026 11:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thereafter, staggering semi-paralytic down the night streets he would often ask passing policemen if they knew the way to Betelgeuse.

18.02.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Rain rain rain rain rain.
Looks as if things improve after today?

15.02.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Thick snow around a snowshoe trail.

Thick snow around a snowshoe trail.

Good morning πŸ‘‹. We’re heading north again this morning to a new (to us) snowshoe trail. Looks like it’s going to be a tough one. Have a great day!

12.02.2026 10:24 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy

12.02.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty

12.02.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning! We had a little snow yesterday. #Photography #BlackandWhite #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArt #Adirondacks #Nature

12.02.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Britain’s building standards are now so bad, even the super-rich are facing housing misery | Phineas Harper Residents of the UK’s most expensive flats have won a court case over defective pipework. If their homes are shoddily built, what hope do the rest of us have, asks writer and curator Phineas Harper

Britain’s building standards are now so bad, even the super-rich are facing housing misery | Phineas Harper

11.02.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 10