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James Murgatroyd

@mrmurgsmaths.bsky.social

Father of 3, maths teacher to many. Second in Department. NEU rep. Proud Bradfordian. Dedicated lefty. MDANT.

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FFS.

He didn't "kick off".

It's not a "jibe".

He said, with dignity and restraint, what we were all thinking - that Al-Obeid didn't just "die" - he, like tens of thousand of other innocent civilians, was killed by Israel as part of its ongoing programme of ethnic cleansing.

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09.08.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Two nights ago, I was in the middle of deepest, market Wales.

At night, all I could see was stars. All I could hear was silence.

I'm home now, and - for some unknown reason - some dickhead is letting off fireworks and there isn't a star to be seen.

Love Bradford. Hate dickheads.

08.08.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm fully up to date with "The Major of Kingstown."

Absolutely compelling.

I love Jeremy Renner as an actor. This just enhances things.

Well worth the time.

08.08.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a Brit, this is all terrifying.

My daughter had a liver transplant 2 years ago after 21 years of treatment, hundreds of blood tests, scans, oxygen tanks, and so much more.

When she had the operation, she was in intensive care for 6 weeks.

It all cost us exactly Β£0.

08.08.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mathematicians get their kicks on 8.1240384

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Loft in Powys Β· β˜…5.0 Β· 1 bedroom Β· 1 bed Β· 1 bathroom Modern loft conversion in beautiful countryside

www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/444707...

It is this one.

Absolutely spotless. Really peaceful location.

08.08.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Welcome to Dads Club. Before we beg...wait, who left that door open? So, I'm paying to heat the bloody street now, am I?"
*gets standing ovation*

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That took some thinking about.

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08.08.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Quadrations. Not to be confused with quadressions.

08.08.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I have had a lovely break in South Wales.

What a beautiful place. Miles and miles of nothing but nature.

My shoulders have dropped about 6 inches even after the 5 hour drive home.

Stayed at a fantastic Air BnB. A proper home from home.

07.08.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

All three of them!?

07.08.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've drove through Three Cocks today on the way to Hay-on-Wye.

Car behind was a little too close, but there was a perfect park and selfie spot.

I'm sat at home now 11 hours later and regretting not going back.

So many opportunities to use that pic in the future . . .

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The most underrated politician of the 21st century.

07.08.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come on in, Number 7.

Your time is up.

07.08.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What if they're not stars, but holes
poked into the top of the container so we can breathe.

07.08.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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Puzzle #788
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07.08.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely day today.

A view of the Rhondda Valley whilst listening to "Every Valley" by Public Service Broadcasting.

A delicious pub lunch on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil.

A pootle around Brecon town.

Most of all, just peace and quiet and chill.

Heading home tomorrow.

06.08.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness.

06.08.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These 2 places are within 10 miles of my current location.

It's only the fact that I'm 55 and supposed to be better than this that is keeping me from going to them.

06.08.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm staying in a Dark Sky area, and even though the moon is waxing gibbous (getting bigger and 3/4 full), there are so many more visible stars than at home.

I bloody hate light pollution.

06.08.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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Puzzle #787
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Today, I have not even left the Air BnB. But, I have:

- Read books
- Eaten well
- Drank coffee and then beer
- Watched cricket on TV
- Done minimal scrolling
- Relaxed

Tomorrow, I plan to head out and have a look at the lovely Welsh countryside and maybe have a pub lunch.

Holidays. ❀️

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