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Educator, organist, EV and Solar Panel enthusiast. Never going to be a social media guru, but always glad of some interactions.

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For exactly the same reason he didn't open his taramasalata until he was back in his van.

08.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think you can pay up to 6 days after you drive in the zone. I would argue that anyone who believes they have the cognitive capacity to drive a motor vehicle (which can kill and maim in an instant) should possess also the faculties to know what a clean air zone is.

08.03.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Narrator: 'The government of service never materialised'.

07.03.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He had to, Wickes was shut so he couldn't get any supplies.

05.03.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Saturdays would make more sense in this context.

04.03.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Benn knew how to orate, knew how to build a speech structurally and hit you hard with his message. Modern politicians don't just not have this skill, they don't even know they don't have it.

28.02.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 128 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, they heard it on soundtracks and had added it to their own playlists, same with so many bands from the past, the Stones, Zeppelin, obvs Kate Bush from Stranger Things.

28.02.2026 09:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I put 'Creep' on my driving playlist. It came on in the car when my two kids (16 and 12) were in, they sang along knowing every single word. Just a few times when they have literally left me speechless.

27.02.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Are leftish Labour MPs going to start defecting to the Green party? I think this is a lot nearer to happening given the events in Manchester.

27.02.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You could definitely code that on the ZX81, top level computer shithousery!!

27.02.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

10 PRINT "WHSMITH ARE SHIT";

was better as each reprint started after the last rather than on a new line. So the screen fully filled up!

26.02.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It takes insane core strength to do this and strong shoulders chest and coordination (to match the music). I don't imagine Gene Kelly went to the gym in the the sense we understand it now, so he has this from genetics and the training of dancing.

21.02.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Incorrect, Weetabix have their own factory (in Burton Latimer Northants and only make Weetabix (my brother in law drove trucks for them for 4 years and never delivered anything other than Weetabix).

Do your own fess and admit you never fact check anything sent you.

20.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At this point everything "Keir Starmer's Labour"* does is wrong. Uncanny ability to read the room wrongly every time.

* cf 'Jo Swinson's Liberal Democrats'

19.02.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

withering shites....

15.02.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Will ths change if a trial of Mandelson ever happens? Suddenly it will seem more real to the bloke on the street. Of course there is the chance it all gets hushed up and nothing more is said. Fast forward a few years and Mandelson gets another govt job :-)))

15.02.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone who is lifting any kind of weight in their late 50s and 60s is already way beyond most of the rest of their peers. And if the so called strength coach was worth anything they would be commenting that the name of the game over 40 is to keep lifting, rather than worry about weight.

14.02.2026 09:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Is he kidding? 140kg bench press for reps (meaning your 1 rep max is probably around 160) touching 60 is a great score (whatever your body weight). For reference I can do 90kg, and I am quite happy with this (my deadlift and squats are better, I've always been a weak bencher).

14.02.2026 09:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 months since heart attack. Deadlift is now 140kg for 3 reps.

13.02.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Guessing and claiming are different things. Consult a dictionary if you need confirmation of this.

I can guess about anything I want. Of course if Mr Mandelson thinks my guesses are somehow defamatory he is welcome to take legal action.

06.02.2026 10:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I am guessing Mandelson rewrote it. The US objections would have been passed to him and he would have worked his 'night' magic on them.

06.02.2026 09:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They did the same to me, except the card on my phone would not work, I didn't have the real card and no cash. So the guy behind the counter just said, 'have it and pay next time'. Next time I was in I offered to pay and he would not take the money.

01.02.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Once you start your time will increase pretty quickly if you do it everyday. My tip is to move around (moving hips left and right, or up and down slightly) once in the squat from time to time (a few times per 60sec). It helps you get deeper than just holding in one place

31.01.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I've been deep squatting (human squat) for 5 minutes per day all though January. Used to be hard to hold it for 5 mins and agony getting out of it. Holding it 5 is now pretty easy and I can straighten up with minimal swearing. (57 years old for ref,)

31.01.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a group of cartoon characters are standing in a dark room with lanterns ALT: a group of cartoon characters are standing in a dark room with lanterns
24.01.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That MF was burned to death. Charred beyond recognition...

18.01.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Keir Starmer says Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland β€˜completely wrong’ Prime minister and opposition politicians condemn threat to impose 10% tariff unless deal reached to buy the Arctic island

You know what was also wrong Mr Starmer. Offering the orange fascist a second state visit to the UK at our expense. Your judgement is shit.

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

18.01.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These ICE agents are identical to the Gestapo, designed only to harass and bring fear to the citizens of the US. The people standing up to them are heroes (esp, given what happened to Renee Good) and I have nothing but admiration for them.

11.01.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a masterpiece.

A modern day Hieronymus Bosch hellscape rendered with William Carlos Williams verbal precision.

Also it made me gag.

11.01.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

She needs to run for president. That was one hell of a speech. Cut through all of the BS. Powerful stuff.

11.01.2026 08:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0