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Rural Australian, not the bad kind! Second World War tragic, First World War semi-tragic... always learning! IC Member, Pub manager. Proud Human, dog, horse, cat and chook dad.

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a man is standing in front of a window with his eyes closed and looking at the camera . Alt: A scene from Captain Phillips where a pirate tells someone he is the captain now

I manage my pubs social pages... I am now a Captain?

07.03.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For anyone who would like the clip (including George).

06.03.2026 08:21 πŸ‘ 1341 πŸ” 582 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 55
Dear Shabana,
I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank.
You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to
make a perilous crossing on small boats.”
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton
and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government
who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division.
When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there
to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done
in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the
flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney.
As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking
points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I
filled water tanks and picked up litter.
What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop
the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country.
Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it.
It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping
migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and
croissants to refugees and food parcels.
When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She
said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for
refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers
whilst risking death on the seas.”
She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on
the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: β€œA party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said β€œwe have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said β€œmaybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

05.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 4796 πŸ” 1747 πŸ’¬ 250 πŸ“Œ 336
Redirecting...

Another one lost, may their memory stay with us. www.facebook.com/share/1As7D3...

06.03.2026 11:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Did they wear a suit when they asked? They better say thank you!

05.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was a mouth breather but the therapist gave me the nose to see if i switch back and I did. 2 years of nose now! Haha

05.03.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Airfit n20

Airfit n20

Resmed p10

Resmed p10

From left to right.

05.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Its a mask, I was fitted for nose mask, I found it hard to get used to and it shot a jet of air into my wife's face. I moved to the p10 mask and it's little nasal pillows and a band, works a treat. I see you are full face, so it'll be harder to transition.

05.03.2026 11:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have had mine over 2 years and it has saved my life! I used to fall asleep driving, now I can operate on bugger all (but great) sleep! I shifted to nasal pillows rather than a nose mask and life is good. Make sure you adjust to what works for you and speak up to your practitioner.

05.03.2026 11:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A man intensely smoking while looking at a phone

A man intensely smoking while looking at a phone

*starts scrolling*

05.03.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
3 sleeping lab retrievers in front of a restaurant entrance

3 sleeping lab retrievers in front of a restaurant entrance

Letting sleeping dogs lie. In Istanbul for a few days.

04.03.2026 04:44 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of 'The Dead Still Cry Out' by Helen Lewis

The cover of 'The Dead Still Cry Out' by Helen Lewis

Picked up this book while walking in Eden in NSW today, the author Helen Lewis had set up a stall along the main street to talk about & sell her books as a large cruise ship had berthed in town. I am excited to give it a read, her dad sounds like he has an amazing story! #histbookchat

04.03.2026 04:53 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Quote from Washington Times editorial board

"[Radical liberals] don't realize that, when they express contempt for the man who holds the country's highest office, they reveal their contempt for the Americans who put him there."

Quote from Washington Times editorial board "[Radical liberals] don't realize that, when they express contempt for the man who holds the country's highest office, they reveal their contempt for the Americans who put him there."

Uh no...we definitely realize it.

02.03.2026 11:57 πŸ‘ 43882 πŸ” 6862 πŸ’¬ 4762 πŸ“Œ 1829

Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed

28.02.2026 04:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A medical form recording oral intake

A medical form recording oral intake

First holiday as a family going well!!!!

24.02.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Official Team GB Paralympic photo, with the the crests and everything, and a professional headshot, but it's for "Pickle, A Very Good Girl", who is a black labrador, with a hi-viz harness and a red collar.

Official Team GB Paralympic photo, with the the crests and everything, and a professional headshot, but it's for "Pickle, A Very Good Girl", who is a black labrador, with a hi-viz harness and a red collar.

Some of you like dogs, in which case you may appreciate that guide dogs of Team GB for the Paralympics get official photos

24.02.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 2705 πŸ” 879 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 74

Politicians are great for saying a lot and saying nothing at all but he takes it to an eye watering level of incoherence!

24.02.2026 01:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think midnight Maccas is the long lost cure for some illness that is yet to be discovered... surely!

24.02.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely day, bloody hot and the magpies want my cinnamon coated macadamias! NO! MINE!

24.02.2026 00:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Melbourne streetscape on Hardware Lane

Melbourne streetscape on Hardware Lane

Love a night out in Melbourne!

21.02.2026 06:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Stockton Rush superimposed over an underwater photo of the Titan submersible.

A photo of Stockton Rush superimposed over an underwater photo of the Titan submersible.

Coming next week, the story of OceanGate's Titan Submersible and its controversial founder Stockton Rush. You do not want to miss this one. Unbelievable negligence, ego, and recklessness. Part 1 of 2, Tuesday, Feb 24, wherever you get your podcasts.

#history #maritimehistory #Titan #submersible

20.02.2026 15:12 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Political cartoonist Mike Lukovich. Right side shows Prince Andrew being taken away with the caption β€œJUSTICE”. Right side shows an ICE agent taking away a child, with the caption β€œJUST ICE”.

Political cartoonist Mike Lukovich. Right side shows Prince Andrew being taken away with the caption β€œJUSTICE”. Right side shows an ICE agent taking away a child, with the caption β€œJUST ICE”.

Political cartoonists are on fire in this era πŸ”₯ If only we had a real government or you know, a much bigger national strike that isn’t on a weekend.

20.02.2026 04:57 πŸ‘ 791 πŸ” 211 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 6
PRESSURE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters May 29
PRESSURE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters May 29 YouTube video by Focus Features

Officially keen!

youtu.be/zdM4tdLQBg0?...

20.02.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social is 100% correct here. These AI images are damaging history and they are a very real threat to the history of the #Holocaust.

18.02.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 134 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 8
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Notable message from President Zelensky. The USA is clearly putting pressure on Ukraine to hand over more of its land to dictatorial Russia.

Good to see the Ukrainian pushback--but the USA should hang its head in shame.

16.02.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 1040 πŸ” 383 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 18
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The paperback edition of my book is coming out in April!

(And 40%off!)

πŸ† Finalist, National Jewish Book Award

πŸ† Winner, Omeljan Pritsak Book Prize in Ukrainian Studies

πŸ† Winner, PIASA Rachel Feldhay Brenner Award

πŸ† Honorable Mention, American Association for Ukrainian Studies Book Prize

14.02.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3

Takeaway? At midnight? Oh I do miss some parts of metro living! Out here it Maccas or... Maccas! During the day? Spoiled for choice! except Monday... haha

14.02.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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President Zelenskyy:

Ukraine didn’t choose this war& it's wrong to assume that this is a permanent arrangement that others can stay safe behind Ukraine forever.Ukrainians are people,not terminators.

14.02.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 1584 πŸ” 550 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 26

Bloody hell! Live Sport for you... whilst replying to you Jakara Anthony won gold in the dual Moguls! We now have 3 gold! In a country with stuff all snow haha! Canada has NONE! What's happening @jessealexander.bsky.social or @normagraham.bsky.social ?

14.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Jakara Anthony was going for back to back golds in Moguls and the ads on TV were insane, the interviews etc, the pressure on her! And.... she crashed in the final... felt for her!

14.02.2026 09:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0