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@gala1871.bsky.social

Messing about with a camera, mostly. Ex-Emergency Physician, now doing a job with waterways (bit like Cardiovascular medicine, really). Music, books, dancing, dancing to music.

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Not a day goes by when I don't quote #RedDwarf in some way. But despite so many to choose from, the iconic line from the show that best sums up Rob Grant's legacy is obvious

"And the moral of the story is, "Appreciate what you've got", because basically, I'm fantastic."

#RIPRobGrant

26.02.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The process that led to the Holocaust didn't start with killing people.

First it made them non-people.

Then it killed them.

26.02.2026 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 627    πŸ” 209    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So women having a say over when they have children is an β€œunregulated sexual economy”.
Who’d a thunk we were people, with autonomy, wishes and skills to give to the economy.

26.02.2026 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In 1994, I lived on Β£75 per week (it was a challenge, but possible)

24.02.2026 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is one of those instances where Labour will not be allowed to succeed. A

24.02.2026 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was a student in 2021 so missed the worst, but I agree. This seems to be the worst of me-me-me culture

21.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Would be interested in hearing an expansion on this.

21.02.2026 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know of no other medical condition for which management is actively denied by the state.

21.02.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Threads

20.02.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So much for the direct-award limits, which must have been in place. Surely?

20.02.2026 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe naively, I thought the Trade Envoy role was a place they put him where he could carry on with the lifestyle but he couldn’t do any harm.
It would be ironic if that is the role that gets him stopped; but no justice for the women involved.

20.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is brilliant.

20.02.2026 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry to read this. I hope you get the time to heal.
Will be looking forward to seeing your posts again when you are ready.

20.02.2026 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done

19.02.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We like

19.02.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s be honest, my breath isn’t exactly held here. It never was.

If a scheme seems too good to be true, it probably was.

19.02.2026 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful images.
Hope you feel better soon

17.02.2026 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have the chocolate. Being content helps sleep

17.02.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Women next target.

16.02.2026 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You would hope that there’s a constructive dismissal case here, but far more likely is that she came to the end of contract.

15.02.2026 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A quiet genius. Every episode needs savouring.

14.02.2026 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If the principle is β€œMe Me Me”, then yes. He might have actually told the truth.

13.02.2026 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love some good Cornishware

12.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ironically (and very anecdotally), this push towards a stronger definition of β€œfeminine” is giving more & more girls nowhere to go if they don’t fit in (and maybe making some consider their gender is wrong).

12.02.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck to everyone who thinks the NHS or social care works without immigration. If people choose to come here to work in these sectors the least we can do is let them bring their kids and partners so they can enjoy some quality of life because god knows it’s not the pay and hours they’re enjoying

11.02.2026 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

…imagine believing that anyone working under current working conditions in the NHS hasn’t earned it.

11.02.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations

09.02.2026 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Slightly ironic comparison with Chamberlain, given Starmer’s β€œI have in my hand a piece of paper” vibes over the US.

08.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That sounds like it should be refreshing

08.02.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This, for me, was always so important, and probably why I am such a supporter of the principles.

The patient would get as per need, not want (because they could afford to demand it). And I always knew that the correct treatment is an option.

07.02.2026 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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