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Timothy McGinnis

@backporchthoughts.bsky.social

Day dreaming from the back porch about beer & history infused travel through England, retired Air Force, fan of English beer, travel, making plans for retirement but may have to rise up and retake the country from bigots and facists.

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Yes and I believe I said something like that when I saw it there!

28.07.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some top places on the list and during my trip to Edinburgh last year, I found the Blue Blazer as one of my favorite pubs I’ve spent any amount of time in. Just down from the Grass Market and when I popped in for a night cap, I was met with this gem. So many top pubs in that city.

27.07.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You gotta play the new Tyler Childers at 11.

27.07.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Things I didn’t have on my bucket list, ever. Pedos giving their madam limited immunity while their former personal lawyer who’s now an executive branch lawyer interviews said madam while those who suppprt said interaction standby for further spoonfuls of shit.

Crazy. Just crazy.

26.07.2025 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin Old Fashions are now a thing on the back porch.

26.07.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is what we need from our leaders. Bravery.

Isaiah put his body on the line to call out Greg Abbott and Donald Trump’s illegal power grab. Dragged to the ground in our state capitol for demanding fair maps. That’s courage.

We stand with @isaiahrmartin.bsky.social

Keep your eye on this.

25.07.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3323    πŸ” 1418    πŸ’¬ 188    πŸ“Œ 75

I live in Charlotte NC but if you could go knock on my moms door in Reese MI, and tell her, that her son sent you and that the GOP is destroying everything that allowed us to take care of my dad in his last days, that’d be great. Also, go kick Rogers ass!

26.07.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dammit Charlotte, you’ve forced my hand for porcharitas on the Back Porch with this heat again.

25.07.2025 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maybe the wrong beer for a hot Thursday on the back porch but damn it’s good. Quite surprising I’ve never had it.

24.07.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The simple fact they have crinkle cut fries elevates them above others.

22.07.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bahrain with the humidity wasn’t much better nor was central Saudia (PSAB) but Iraq just hit different. That ground down sand/dust was miserable.

20.07.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I retired from the Air Force to Asheville (not necessarily NC) but moved to Charlotte 6 years ago for life reasons and It’s just ridiculously hot. This year at 54, 85 degrees is now my new 100 degrees. I can’t even imagine Iraq in August these days.

20.07.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Margaritas are about the onlything cutting through these hot ass North Carolina days.

20.07.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Follow up pics from
Last weeks mountain adventure.

19.07.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Held the door open for Colin Quinn in Iraq and we called each other dude. Didn’t realize it was him but would have still called him dude.

18.07.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I went to Central Park in May where I was accosted by no less than three fluffy dogs demanding ear scratches. I barely escaped their clutches with my gelato in hand!

Oh the humanity of it all!!!

16.07.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Since 2002, 187,000 birthright citizens and immigrants have served in the US military. 254’ish died in the line of duty. I’m sure numerous of them also retired, along with those that collect disability, use benefits, are also subject to removal? It’s all fucking bullshit.

15.07.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been kicking around the idea for a while to do a NDSM or OIF ribbon with POG HERO on the plate.

15.07.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Possibly a Bronze Star plate? 🀣

15.07.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I chuckle when I’m driving around Charlotte and see a Bronze Star license plate sans the V. I’m always curious what their response is when someone asks what they did to get it.

15.07.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Up and down stream of Wesser Creek.

13.07.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The far reaches of the WNC mountains, drinking porter in front of the fire pit, watching fireflies, and listening to tree frogs, cicadas, and the reggae band down the way playing at the local bar.

12.07.2025 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just about a month ago. It’s depressing what the flag waivers don’t see as a movement of freedom.

29.06.2025 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fireflies, cicadas, and the garage.

28.06.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Doug Collins can eat a bag of dicks. - This Veteran

26.06.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I believe I’ve only had it with a sparkler so you have my full attention to hear the differences. I assume it’s similar to Jaipur in that both serving methods create two great beers.

25.06.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cask SN Pale is an absolute treat.

25.06.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Burial or two for the evening.

20.06.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œAnd then I looked at my sky tracker and all the sudden there was stuff” - probably an Iranian sky tracker watcher person

17.06.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charlotte NC

14.06.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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