Having scaffolding put up is exciting. It's like getting a new climbing frame even though you're middle aged.

I don't allow terminate-and-stay-resident programs on my computer. In the old days they ate valuable RAM and clock cycles. Nowadays this makes zero sense. But I'd rather my computer be entirely untaxed, than constantly do something non-essential that uses 0.001% of its resources.

Your phone addiction is embarrassing.

Manchester's best bands are actually from Salford.

I have an orchard. So, trust me when I say, you really want to cut your fruit, not bite blindly into it. Just saying.

The Empire would say that.

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USA

Strange days indeed.

Windermere, resetting the demons.

It's only for Dads, like WW2 and triathlons.

What is this Round Robin of endless podcasts? Nothing whispers 'I don't have enough paid work,' than bored, moderately famous people talking to each about fuck all. It's the celeb version of starting a window cleaning round.

What was National Service? National Service, a standardised form of peacetime conscription, came into force in 1949 for all able-bodied men between the ages of 17 and 21.

1/3 The untold story behind National Service. From 1949 - 1963, two million British men did military service mainly to retain control over British colonies, because “Indian independence in 1947 meant that Britain no longer had the huge Indian Army at its disposal”.

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Complaining about it being hot in the UK is like complaining about Glastonbury being on television too much. I believe you sincerely hate it and think you're oppressed by it, but dude, it's a handful of hours on three or four days a years, and some years not at all.

Minnesota noice

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The irony that was published by Corgi. @delaneyman.bsky.social @tftimemachine.bsky.social @profanityswan.bsky.social

BREAKING NEWS: Otter mum wants to show you her baby!

Great but of Noel play, and cosmos.

People who play fruit machines in motorway service stations need an intervention from someone to save them from themselves. If you cannot stop for a piss or a quick bite to eat without gambling, a line has been crossed

Pubs are a force for good. They reinforce communities and encourage people to drink together, rather than alone in a bedsit. It follows that beer sold in pubs should be zero-rated. This would make it more affordable and stop pubs from closing.

A four-strip Calvin and Hobbes comic, written and illustrated by Bill Watterson. Panel 1: Calvin's dad is sitting in front of his computer, saying: "It used to be that if a client wanted something done in a week, it was considered a rush job, and he'd be lucky to get it." Panel 2: Calvin's dad is resting his chin on his hand, saying: "Now, with modems, faxes and car phones, everybody wants everything instantly! Improved technology just increases expectations." Panel 3: Calvin's dad says: "These machines don't make life easier - they make life more harassed." Panel 4: In the background, Calvin is reading the back of a microwave meal package, saying: "Six minutes to microwave this?? Who's got that kind of time?!" while Calvin's dad says: "If we wanted more leisure, we'd invent machines that do things LESS efficiently."

Calvin's dad had it right

Aww. A great one. Raise a glass for Norm tonight, folks.

George Wendt obituary Actor who played Norm Peterson in the hugely popular American sitcom Cheers

Cheers Norm! 🍺
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Am I watching? Yes, of course I am.

a group of soccer players are playing on a field . ALT: a group of soccer players are playing on a field .

"It's 17th vs 18th in the game that nobody is talking about."

Which came first, The Cardigans, Saint Etienne or Dubstar?

And so much more - cheers to everyone who came along, more live shows to be scheduled in the autumn...

Meditative peanut eating. @tftimemachine.bsky.social

The best thing about last night's gig was meeting other cunters in the wild.

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