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Techie, writer, music lover, gliding instructor, living Forest of Dean in England.

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Maybe John Roberts is in there. It all comes tumbling down if he's implicated.

02.11.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An adult, probably mother, taking the temperature of an apparently sick child lying in bed.

An adult, probably mother, taking the temperature of an apparently sick child lying in bed.

Keith's Music Box is a UK online music show that I present every Thursday. The music is centred on the 80s but from all decades. Chat, stories about the songs, and a few laughs Join us this evening, 8pm, right here:

www.mixcloud.com/live/KeithsM...

Pic is a clue to a track I'll play.

#uk #music

30.10.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A TomTom GPS telling the user to do a U turn

A TomTom GPS telling the user to do a U turn

Keith's Music Box is a UK online music show that I present every Thursday. The music is centred on the 80s but from all decades. Chat, stories about the songs, and a few laughs Join us right now, right here:

www.mixcloud.com/live/KeithsM...

Pic is a clue to a track I'll play.

#uk #music

16.10.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Young dog with Halti collar on looking annoyed at camera

Young dog with Halti collar on looking annoyed at camera

What an afternoon! My human put this Halti collar on me. If I could give a review, it would be lucky to get ONE STAR. Awful afternoon. Even found it hard to chat to other dogs. Hateful. Anyone have the number for PuppyLine? #dogs #labrador #puppy

16.10.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure it's illegal to link to websites! Stupidity knows no bounds...

09.10.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fab gig at Acapela Studios in Cardiff last night (fab venue too!). Stories, music, guest talent, a few laughs - what's not to like?

Thanks Tom.

04.10.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The words "Get well soon" spelt out in Scrabble letters

The words "Get well soon" spelt out in Scrabble letters

Keith's Music Box is a UK online music show that I present every Thursday. The music is centred on the 80s but from all decades. Chat, stories about the songs, and a few laughs Join us this evening, 8pm, right here:

www.mixcloud.com/live/KeithsM...

Pic is a clue to a track I'll play.

#uk #music

02.10.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two pictures of young ladies driving

Two pictures of young ladies driving

Keith'Keith's Music Box is a UK online music show that I present every Thursday. The music centres on the 80s but from all decades. Chat, stories about the songs, a few laughs Join us this evening, 8pm, right here:

www.mixcloud.com/live/KeithsM...

Pic is a clue to a track I'll play.

#uk #musics

18.09.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
When a parrot wanted to connect with a distant friend, a touchscreen showed a selection of other birds available online. The parrots learned to activate the screen, designed specially for them, by touching it gently with their tongues rather than pecking aggressively with their beaks.
"We had 26 birds involved," said Hirskyj-Douglas. "They would use the system up to three hours a day, with each call lasting up to five minutes." The interactions ranged from preening and playing with toys to loud vocal exchanges.
"When we went through the data, we found that most of these parrots had favourite friends," said Hirskyj-Douglas.

When a parrot wanted to connect with a distant friend, a touchscreen showed a selection of other birds available online. The parrots learned to activate the screen, designed specially for them, by touching it gently with their tongues rather than pecking aggressively with their beaks. "We had 26 birds involved," said Hirskyj-Douglas. "They would use the system up to three hours a day, with each call lasting up to five minutes." The interactions ranged from preening and playing with toys to loud vocal exchanges. "When we went through the data, we found that most of these parrots had favourite friends," said Hirskyj-Douglas.

Pet parrots which typically live alone (whilst those in the wild live in large flocks) were given the technology to call each other. They would use it for up to three hours a day, and developed favourite friends πŸ’”
on.ft.com/3K05vhS

12.09.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6676    πŸ” 2106    πŸ’¬ 132    πŸ“Œ 415

She's 3500 miles away, fortunately

31.08.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dog on sofa looking very guilty

Dog on sofa looking very guilty

"Well, I was asleep on the floor and when I woke up I was on the forbidden sofa. I've no idea how that happened."

- Roxie, Labrador, age 6 months (and cute)

#uk #dogs

31.08.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 184    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice. Stick with it!

30.08.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dog lying down in woods with paw over a stick

Dog lying down in woods with paw over a stick

Took Roxie, the 6 month old Labrador, for a walk in the forest. She found the perfect stick. Good puppy.

#uk #dogs

30.08.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 224    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

We got rid of our TV four years ago. I also don't listen to podcasts.

My life is so much better.

21.08.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Where?

16.08.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Witch in black with broomstick

Witch in black with broomstick

Keith's Music Box is a UK online music show that I present every Thursday. The music is centred on the 80s but from all decades. Chat, stories about the songs, and a few laughs Join us this evening, 8pm, right here:

www.mixcloud.com/live/KeithsM...

Pic is a clue to a track I'll play.

#uk #music

07.08.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You need to qualify your statement. I don't live in a country where folks can walk around in the street with an AR-15.

I presume you a referring to America. America, more and more, is not like the rest of the world.

29.07.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't see the face of an old woman! Well done.

28.07.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunset, top 2/3rds sky, bottom dark trees on skyline

Sunset, top 2/3rds sky, bottom dark trees on skyline

We're fortunate enough to have a trees-on-the-skyline sunset most evenings. Gotta love England πŸ’• πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

27.07.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Go, then bask in the glory of self-righteousness upon your return. Highly recommended.

10.07.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Citation?

06.07.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Am I eligible for a Freedom Pass? | London Councils – Home Freedom Pass is available to London residents who are aged over 66 or with eligible disabilities. Find out more about eligibility.

Not true. a) it's 66, not 65 (admittedly a minor point) b) only in London, not "the UK".

"Freedom Pass is available to London residents who are aged over 66 or with eligible disabilities. Find out more about eligibility." - www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/fre...

27.06.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Jim Jefferies -- Gun Control (Part 1) from BARE -- Netflix Special
YouTube video by Jim Jefferies Jim Jefferies -- Gun Control (Part 1) from BARE -- Netflix Special

Jim Jeffries explains it well (funny, language NSFW)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rR9...

26.06.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the UK, the law is that workers who work a 5-day week must receive at least 28 days’ paid annual leave a year. This is pro-rata'd for part time workers. Many employers offer more paid leave than the minimum.

20.06.2025 06:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't really care what JD Vance has to say (but I'm not in the US). Seems he doesn't care what anyone has to say.

19.06.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the UK, the national minimum wage for those over 21 is Β£12.21 an hour (about $16.57). Oh, and free health care. For everyone.

18.06.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Hump" has, er, another meaning (at least in the UK). Maybe that's how we should celebrate today?

18.06.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was after the catastrophe, when they shot the President
and machine-gunned the Congress and the army declared a
state of emergency. They blamed it on the Islamic fanatics, at
the time.

Keep calm, they said on television. Everything is under con-
trol.

I was stunned. Everyone was, I know that. It was hard to
believe. The entire government, gone like that. How did they
get in, how did it happen?

That was when they suspended the Constitution. They said
it would be temporary. There wasn't even any rioting in the
streets. People stayed home at night, watching television,
looking for some direction. There wasn't even an enemy you
could put your finger on.

It was after the catastrophe, when they shot the President and machine-gunned the Congress and the army declared a state of emergency. They blamed it on the Islamic fanatics, at the time. Keep calm, they said on television. Everything is under con- trol. I was stunned. Everyone was, I know that. It was hard to believe. The entire government, gone like that. How did they get in, how did it happen? That was when they suspended the Constitution. They said it would be temporary. There wasn't even any rioting in the streets. People stayed home at night, watching television, looking for some direction. There wasn't even an enemy you could put your finger on.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Attwood.

Has it been banned in the USA yet?

05.06.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Looking down through clouds to airfield

Looking down through clouds to airfield

Looking across the tops of clouds

Looking across the tops of clouds

Always a fab view on top. #uk #gliding #soaring

31.05.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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