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@tony-eh.bsky.social

Dog lover, avid reader (fantasy/sci-fi/crime). Listens to blues/rock/metal. Nothing better than being out for a bike ride though!

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Got that recorded, haven't watched it yet.

Did watch Predator Badlands last night, it was good/enjoyable, but felt less like a Predator film, more like an Aliens film, at least setting wise. Prey is mich better.

14.02.2026 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely quieter, neighbour has 4 kids, a dog, and another cat. Doubt she gets much attention from them.

14.02.2026 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Visiting at our place, neighbours cat. They've started coming into us if the window/door is open. πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

14.02.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup, definitely is. 🀣

14.02.2026 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Purring away on my lap. 😍

14.02.2026 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A black-and-white cat relaxing comfortably on a lap. The cat is lying across a floral-patterned quilt, with one front paw stretched forward and the other tucked in. A hand can be seen petting the cat on the back.

A black-and-white cat relaxing comfortably on a lap. The cat is lying across a floral-patterned quilt, with one front paw stretched forward and the other tucked in. A hand can be seen petting the cat on the back.

Not our cat. πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

14.02.2026 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

One thing I don't like is the "My Day" side panel that shows meetings, tasks, etc. The panel itself is fine, but the fact it remains when you switch to the calendar is a bit ridiculous.

13.02.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman holding a snake with the words it 's total rubbish behind her ALT: a woman holding a snake with the words it 's total rubbish behind her

Spent a few days this week using the new outlook client, think this sums it up best ...

13.02.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm afraid to ask.....

13.02.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh poor Labrador, I hope they recovered and got their insatiable appetite back!

13.02.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pft, it takes a sophisticated palate to appreciate the glorious flavour of orange chocolate. πŸ˜‚

13.02.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Never trust the word of someone who doesn't like orange chocolate. πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‚

13.02.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Loose leaf is of course the only truly acceptable tea.
And thank god it's not coffee (feel dirty just typing that word πŸ˜‚).

13.02.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The best thing to do with coffee is pour it away then make yourself a civilised drink, aka, tea. πŸ˜‰

13.02.2026 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's depressing that my first thought was, is this AI.
Quick search showed this has been widely reported, and I know AL Jazeera is a respected news source.

13.02.2026 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Good call, been wanting to see that. Supposed to be good.

13.02.2026 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh god no, don't think I could survive watching that, truly horrific! 🀣

13.02.2026 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What horror film is everyone watching tonight?
I'm thinking Tucker and Dale Vs Evil.

13.02.2026 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
We are not living in the golden Age. We are living in the age of capital decay versus society is breaking down due to the end the group of billionaire class.

We are not living in the golden Age. We are living in the age of capital decay versus society is breaking down due to the end the group of billionaire class.

12.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 867    πŸ” 178    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 12

Their letters page has a humdinger, bingo card at the ready...
bsky.app/profile/tony...

12.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, they were a risk to pedestrians weren't they, would easily cut through you.

12.02.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And pretty much flat, there is about 40-50m of "climbing" on the journey.

12.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

bsky.app/profile/tony...

12.02.2026 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Doubt that even crossed their mind, clearly cyclists are the only issue to them.

12.02.2026 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, I don't think I will be. This is the first bike I've had where I'm being told to give it time, to get used to it.
I've had a lot of different bikes, hybrids, road, gravel, folders (small wheels, full sized), none required a period of "getting used to it".

12.02.2026 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I particularly liked the bit about displaying ID labels front and back. Motorcycles don't even have front plates.

12.02.2026 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Telegraph letters page, person complaining about cyclists, saying they "arrogantly ignore red lights, weave incautiously through both traffic and people on pedestrian crossings, indifferent to road regulations and public safety" before ending with a call for cyclists to "buy an annual licence, they would then be registered, issues with two identification labels, and required to display these front and back whenever cycling"

Telegraph letters page, person complaining about cyclists, saying they "arrogantly ignore red lights, weave incautiously through both traffic and people on pedestrian crossings, indifferent to road regulations and public safety" before ending with a call for cyclists to "buy an annual licence, they would then be registered, issues with two identification labels, and required to display these front and back whenever cycling"

This from their letters page is one for the ages. πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

12.02.2026 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Not really, it's a relatively flat route. Wind can be more of an issue than climbs.

12.02.2026 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I did use an ebike for this journey for a while, found it made little/no difference to my overall journey times.
My average speed was/still is around 16mph.

12.02.2026 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly at this point I think the Brompton isn't worth it. Too many downsides for me personally.
It's a case of not all bikes being right for everyone. πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

12.02.2026 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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