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Rick Garner

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Software architect at BrightHR. Microsoft MVP. Runs DotNetNorth meetup for Microsofties in Manchester, UK. Likes whisky and cider, meteors and thunderstorms. Hats too. Ex-theatre spark & tub thumper. Hearing broken, aids fitted.

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I've put a cross on my front door:cos I do not need that on a Monday morning #forgotten80s

12.10.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whoever thought of putting Arif, Green and Chaka in a studio together was a bloody genius #forgotten80s

12.10.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's bass lines like this that made me pick up a guitar #forgotten80s

12.10.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretentious cacophonous riot from the Arcadia chaps, bloody love it #forgotten80s

12.10.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But, prey, what IS a Shalamar? #forgotten80s

12.10.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Moar filwf on #forgotten80s

12.10.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only a heathen monster would consider cheese an appropriate ingredient in a sausage sandwich #forgotten80s

12.10.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Abstract visualization of colourful code syntax on black background, featuring flowing lines in vibrant colours (orange, blue, purple, pink, green) interweaving with programming keywords and functions like 'else', 'return', 'if', and 'var', creating an artistic representation of code structure

Abstract visualization of colourful code syntax on black background, featuring flowing lines in vibrant colours (orange, blue, purple, pink, green) interweaving with programming keywords and functions like 'else', 'return', 'if', and 'var', creating an artistic representation of code structure

🎨 Meditations on Code As Art

This month, explore the artistic side of programming! Discover how developers imprint themselves on their work through history, from elegant patterns to deliberate artistic expression.

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πŸ“ Betfred, Manchester
πŸ•• Tue 14th Oct 18:00

11.10.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, I declare tonight's #forgotten80s a vintage edition. Supremely excellent. Nice work @matthewjrudd.bsky.social

05.10.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

cripes, Propaganda were good #forgotten80s

05.10.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't remember this The 1927 tune, but I like #forgotten80s

05.10.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the best years evah #forgotten80s

05.10.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Unmistakable squelchy sounds means it's Rip It Up... I hope to god...
#forgotten80s

05.10.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love that bit too #forgotten80s

05.10.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hallnotes #forgotton80s

05.10.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you have the logistics for me to buy a signed copy of you?

05.10.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The mix on Genesis' Tonightx3 is odd, the slightly annoying keyboard is high compared to the exquisite tubs far at the back. still love it tho. #forgotten80s

05.10.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In memoriam...

03.10.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5495    πŸ” 1566    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 78

Yeah I had the album on cassette, really liked it. Probably still in the loft, but I have nothing to play it on πŸ˜‚. Interesting that the version Matthew played was a radio edit, I'm not sure I ever heard that

21.09.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hadn't twigged that they had released it as a single, good spot

21.09.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

BJH was a great pick, well done.

21.09.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Holy smoke, it's only Barclay James Harvest #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Two Ronnies clearly had good musical taste #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's only that Then Jericho #forgotten80s. This is turning out to be a classic edition

21.09.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CHAKA KLAXON #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lock Up Your Daughters by Slade is the original. Immense track #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Due to short platforms, passengers for Arrington should travel in the front two carriages" #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Big Country doing U2 better than U2 did. #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And Collins on the drums, unmistakably #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whomever picked Backfired - excellent choice #forgotten80s

21.09.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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