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Firefighter and teacher. Retro gaming, old computers, reading and weightlifting. Does console and computer stuff for Base Arcade. Belfast, Ireland. He/him.

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Interesting! I'll have to check Agria out! Thanks!

10.03.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Insurance is largely only as good as your first claim. Afterwards, they either jack the price up or refuse to cover treatment.

A bit of sickening insight into private health insurance for humans if it extends to here no doubt.

10.03.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
rfk standing very normally in a steak and shake

rfk standing very normally in a steak and shake

leland palmer in the black lodge

10.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 3986 πŸ” 707 πŸ’¬ 139 πŸ“Œ 126
The cover of Have I Got Your Attention, a book about adult ADHD in Ireland by AilΓ­n Kennedy and Mike McGrath-Bryan.

The cover of Have I Got Your Attention, a book about adult ADHD in Ireland by AilΓ­n Kennedy and Mike McGrath-Bryan.

BIG NEWS: my pal Ails and I co-wrote a book about ADHD in Ireland!

Have I Got Your Attention? has loads of info, big chats, tips 'n' tricks - plus real-life experience, through nine incredible interviewees!

#adhd #ireland #spΓ©irghorm #booksky

Preorders: www.irishacademicpress.ie/product/have...

05.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 68 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3
big john statue, east fifth street, metropolis, illinois, 1993

big john statue, east fifth street, metropolis, illinois, 1993

big john statue, east fifth street, metropolis, illinois, 1993

10.03.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 173 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 6
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10.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The original ZX Spectrum Mario Brothers game.

The original ZX Spectrum Mario Brothers game.

Happy MAR10 day to all those who celebrate.

10.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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A couple of weeks ago, I managed to pick up this Twinhead Slimnote 486/DX2 laptop for very cheap but it was untested.

The big problem is that it doesn't have a power supply and the PSU it uses needs a Kycon KPPX-4P connector.

All suggestions for a suitable PSU would come in handy!

10.03.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He's home and eating normally now. Much like yourself, our actual vets are brilliant and don't gouge either.

Sadly, it was the out-of-hours vets that took the piss. 🫠

10.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! He has spent another day at the vets and he has hopefully recovered now.

All signs are pointing to positive, which just as well as my bank account can't take anymore. πŸ˜‚

10.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A miserable little pile of secrets

10.03.2026 07:12 πŸ‘ 187 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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He ate a minimal amount of food at the vets earlier but he still doesn't have much of an appetite.

Cedric is not a happy boy with the drip line still connected.

09.03.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two out-of-hours vet visits and a normal vet visit due to no food and minimal water taken for 40+ hours.

Cedric is back for the evening before another check up tomorrow morning.

It seems that he might have eaten something that had temporarily poisoned him and affected his appetite.

09.03.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Her trip to Ireland was ruined by this one question?? Gee, I wonder why…

08.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 14744 πŸ” 2355 πŸ’¬ 1289 πŸ“Œ 787
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That’s a wrap on our March event! πŸ₯³
Huge thanks to everyone who came along. We really appreciate you spending time in the arcade with us πŸ₯°
Machines are off for a well-earned rest while we get stuck into repairs. We're back April 10–12 so keep practising those high scores!

09.03.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am shocked to learn this is actually underestimating costs, because it ignores the infrastructure costs.

This video is lowballing it.

09.03.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 5341 πŸ” 2284 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 49

Wait... what?!

09.03.2026 08:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Help Rebuild Cece’s Salon After Devastating Fire, organized by Callum Henry Yesterday we were celebrating something special. Cece’s had just marked … Callum Henry needs your support for Help Rebuild Cece’s Salon After Devastating Fire

Like many others, my wee sister lost her business in yesterday's fire on Union Street. If anyone is willing to donate, no matter how small, it would be greatly appreciated. She's devastated and just celebrated the 4th anniversary of her salon on Saturday as well.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebui...

09.03.2026 06:54 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
This cartoon was made by Yuliy Ganf who was best known for his cartoons in the satirical magazine Krokodil (this one 1953, #4)

The four waiter (US, UK, France and West Germany) are serving piles of money to a soldier, labeled β€œWar”. The four other tables are β€œEducation”, β€œHealth Care”, β€œLibraries” and β€œArt”.

This cartoon was made by Yuliy Ganf who was best known for his cartoons in the satirical magazine Krokodil (this one 1953, #4) The four waiter (US, UK, France and West Germany) are serving piles of money to a soldier, labeled β€œWar”. The four other tables are β€œEducation”, β€œHealth Care”, β€œLibraries” and β€œArt”.

This cartoon was made by Yuliy Ganf who was best known for his cartoons in the satirical magazine Krokodil

The four waiter (US, UK, France and West Germany) are serving piles of money to a soldier, labeled β€œWar”. The four other tables are β€œEducation”, β€œHealth Care”, β€œLibraries” and β€œArt”.

08.03.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I truly hope they can rebuild it to its former glory.

Architectural heritage needs protecting.

08.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Living the dream there!

08.03.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Found my old Psion box and accessories from when I was a teen. The 3c was my pride and joy. The printer link was only used a couple times as I found it easier to psiwin over to msword and format and print from there. Modem was also only used a handful of times too, again the desktop was handier! :)

08.03.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's horrible to see that Glasgow has lost more of its built heritage to fire.

I can only hope there are no casualties.

08.03.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is no longer about saving the corner building. It's lost. All the SFRS can do is try to prevent what would be a catastrophic spread to Glasgow Central Station.

πŸ“· Vyro Media

08.03.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 381 πŸ” 221 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 120

Nico Haak with his signature 'tuneful' talking singing style.

08.03.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Glasgow - latest. Building near Central Station very on fire.

08.03.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 8

A beautiful part of the world.

08.03.2026 20:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0