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@fenken

Archaeological geophysicist, heritage nerd, Running Punk, musician and ex-dancer.

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I do like that view.

I obviously have opinions about what is in the background, but we are where we are...

14.03.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Are we in Canadian tuxedo territory?

13.03.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh, yes, that too!

13.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They've been doing that the past couple of days. I suspect cargo drop practice.

They do occasionally drop stuff at night onto farmland then send an Osprey to pick it up. Allegedly...

13.03.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work (second job edition)

'I'm not a paramedic'

13.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.

'It is probably just a rock, but...'

13.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 23
a carved diorama of a baker putting bread into a brick oven with a long-handled paddle, white stone, very detailed, with swirls on the firewood and creases in the clothing

a carved diorama of a baker putting bread into a brick oven with a long-handled paddle, white stone, very detailed, with swirls on the firewood and creases in the clothing

This is one of my favorite grave decorations in Arras. More personalized dioramas celebrating professions, please.

13.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 473 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3

Given that most ambulance despatch operators deal with at least one mental health crisis per shift, this seems a reasonable response*...

*For the avoidance of doubt, there is considerable sarcasm in this post

13.03.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Especially when it snowed in the Scroggling the Holly festival!

13.03.2026 09:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Wooden Fish On Wheels
A Wooden Fish On Wheels YouTube video by Cardiacs - Topic

Today's #earworm is A Wooden Fish On Wheels, by #Cardiacs

music.youtube.com/watch?v=mSTY...

13.03.2026 09:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Big River, painting by Alexander Millar, Newcastle-based Scottish artist.

13.03.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I have danced there

13.03.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An egret in reeds at the side of a river. There is a cormorant in the background, but it is strictly an NPC in this gig

An egret in reeds at the side of a river. There is a cormorant in the background, but it is strictly an NPC in this gig

The egret has just moved right next to a grey heron, who is giving strong 'Look, will you just piss off, Gary. This is my hiding place' vibes.

The egret has just moved right next to a grey heron, who is giving strong 'Look, will you just piss off, Gary. This is my hiding place' vibes.

The heron is taking off, having got disgusted with Gary and realising its cover is blown. The egret has also taken off and is just out of shot

The heron is taking off, having got disgusted with Gary and realising its cover is blown. The egret has also taken off and is just out of shot

In today's river bank soap opera, I saw an #egret, who decided to move rather than be run past. So it moved to where a #heron was having a quiet rest. The heron was not impressed...

13.03.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From my experience trying to get diesel this evening, it seems that the Fens has moved to the hoarding/profiteering phase...

12.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure which is worse: Operation Epic Torch or Operation Epic Tunnel...

Winner is definitely Operation Epic Primrose, though.

12.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
a man in a suit and tie is making a face Alt: Kenneth Williams saying 'Oh that's awful'
12.03.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Sure, but what is this doing apart from leaning into right-wing framing around mental health being quackery? Did BBC also ask if they refused notes due to broken legs or flu?

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

12.03.2026 07:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

This is giving strong Second Pacific Fleet/Japanese torpedo boats in the North Sea vibes...

12.03.2026 06:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am deeply suspicious about this. I keep getting surprisingly good scores for someone whose colour differentiation was described as 'very poor' by a qualified optician...

12.03.2026 06:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A very early photo of Ralf and Florian of Kratwerk playing live.

A very early photo of Ralf and Florian of Kratwerk playing live.

"This was not an organized movement like punk or rave, but kismet. Musicians all over the country simultaneously decided to forge something new from the cultural ashes of their country."

The Synths and Electronic Gear of Krautrock: reverb.com/news/the-syn...

12.03.2026 05:45 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely a trap. This boy is a master at relieving you of a useful quantity of blood...

12.03.2026 06:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I like 'hen', from central Scotland. I also like the Fen use of 'boy' for anyone of any age.

12.03.2026 06:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A hooge pooma! (That's a huge puma in a Fen accent)

11.03.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Let's play a game

Your pet gets chosen to be immortalised on a banknote

Which picture are you submitting?

11.03.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Let's play a game

Your pet gets chosen to be immortalised on a banknote

Which picture are you submitting?

11.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Oh I am so confused now - I hope you are right, but if you are that is also awful.

11.03.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why is the UK press lining up behind Washington rather than Westminster?
Why is the UK press lining up behind Washington rather than Westminster? YouTube video by Private Eye Magazine

The @privateeyenews.bsky.social #Page94 podcast is one of my favourites. Am disappointed not to have figured this snippet out for myself, though:

youtube.com/shorts/AJl02...

11.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's really hard not to read stories such as this, like this:
"Your 'lifestyle values’ do not align with the restaurant"
In what way
"You're alive"

11.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It has been on my mind a little too much recently too...

11.03.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I was thinking of a five word combination in Scots which is very effective, but not suitable for a family social media site...

11.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0