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Andrew Holmes

@evenpickier.bsky.social

Military history, wargaming, science&technology. Some Sci-fi, food and especially chocolate.

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Buckingham? As featured in Biggles.

28.02.2026 12:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

4. Use DuckDuckGo instead of googol.

28.02.2026 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Describe your favourite games poorly.

- This stinks. Every time I hit the ball, it gets hit back to me.

- I can barely fly this whirligig, let alone do combat.

27.02.2026 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just think of the endless fun conversations you'll have over the next few weeks.
"Where did we put the garlic press/sewing kit/sticking plasters?"

27.02.2026 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The original Bird of Prey.

26.02.2026 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Matilda 2 tank in Malta during WW2. The camouflage is meant to blend with the stone walls on the island.

A Matilda 2 tank in Malta during WW2. The camouflage is meant to blend with the stone walls on the island.

Some fell on stony ground.

26.02.2026 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Open the pod bay door, Hal.

26.02.2026 00:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

With the voice of the late, great Nicholas Parsons in the starring role.
Kaya kalamakuya.

25.02.2026 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just shedding its outer shell to grow a new one.

24.02.2026 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations.
Here's to a rapid recovery.

24.02.2026 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If they moved the materials elsewhere before the attacks?

23.02.2026 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think my lawn is now a swamp from Lord of the Rings.

22.02.2026 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On further examination it's just fantasising. Making up stuff that doesn't exist.

20.02.2026 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When I ask it to check it doesn't respond.

20.02.2026 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And rather dubious.

20.02.2026 21:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's fast.

20.02.2026 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We haven't invested anything. EDF are paying the build costs in return for a fixed price per MWh for the electricity generated.
I agree that we should be investing more in renewables and insulating Britain.

20.02.2026 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The shooting range owner in Jack Reacher.
Superb character.

17.02.2026 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
a woman says " you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water . " Alt: a woman says " you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water . "
17.02.2026 10:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We had that done about 40 years ago. We then spent a year deciding how to redecorate.

16.02.2026 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At least the chair legs seem intact.

14.02.2026 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Churchill AVRE engineer tank from WW2.

A Churchill AVRE engineer tank from WW2.

I beg to differ.

13.02.2026 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hope things go well.

13.02.2026 00:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was a time of Angel Delight and Vienetta on special occasions.

11.02.2026 23:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cloud storage, they say
is the modern way to go.
Do you trust it though?

11.02.2026 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Many Happy Returns, Ben.
I hope you had a great day.

10.02.2026 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nothing less than a Compuserve account will do.

10.02.2026 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've just watched the final trailer for Project Hail Mary.
I've been waiting for this since I read the book.

10.02.2026 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Preparing for the UK version of the Bad Bunny set?

10.02.2026 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

WW2 British Vehicle Markings Deciphered - a thread ๐Ÿงต

Using the Tank Museum's Comet as an example, we can see the following:

1 - Arm of Service Flash
2 - Bridge Classification
3 - Formation Insignia
4 - Serial Number
5 - Tactical Sign
6 - Vehicle Name

All explained in turn below...

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26.11.2024 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 182    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 18