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David Brennan

@magnatom.bsky.social

Rambling skeeterings from the mind of a Glaswegian helmet camera multi-modalist. + renewable heating, energy and a pinch of politics. CEO of a biotech. He/him 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

1,351 Followers  |  676 Following  |  1,813 Posts  |  Joined: 21.09.2023
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Ahhh... Everything is right with the world. 😁

27.02.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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27.02.2026 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chicken Attack // Song Voyage // Japan // ft. Takeo Ischi
YouTube video by schmoyoho Chicken Attack // Song Voyage // Japan // ft. Takeo Ischi

It was exactly 9 years ago today that I first heard this song and it changed my life. Today seems a good day to share it with you. It might change yours. Enjoy.

youtu.be/miomuSGoPzI?...

27.02.2026 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In which people CHOOSE TO VOTE for a female plumber representing a party with broadly liberal values and an unelected life peer declares it to be the end of liberal democracy.

27.02.2026 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 446    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 9

What this result signals, like a bell ringing out across the land, is that Britain’s slide towards fascism is NOT in fact inevitable, we CAN still choose a brighter path. Rejoice! All is not lost! βœ¨πŸ’«

Today is a good day πŸ’š

27.02.2026 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Axle Grid Services | Get Paid to Support the Grid Axle Energy helps UK homeowners unlock guaranteed savings by enrolling their solar and battery systems in grid services.

Oh and if you want to use my referral code we both earnΒ£25. Result. πŸ‘ vpp.axle.energy/landing/grid...

26.02.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, one thinks that this one is correct and tip top, spiffing what...

26.02.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Energy Trading: the Next Big Thing for Solar and Battery Owners!
YouTube video by Gary Does Solar β˜€οΈ Energy Trading: the Next Big Thing for Solar and Battery Owners!

Have solar and a battery (needs to be certain makes) then there's an interesting way to make more money and help the grid. See here youtu.be/IvMor9aUfhE?...

26.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's good, isn't it? 🀣

26.02.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh this is fun... 😁

26.02.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Aye. I'm not sure I could drive there. Just way too stressful.

26.02.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ha. They are trying to help businesses work in India. The government is encouraging collaboration following the Free Trade agreement.

26.02.2026 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'd definitely go back though.

26.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah there is a hierarchy. Fortunately we were being guided by UK Embassy staff. We were quite high up the hierarchy!

26.02.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yeah it's certainly warm and this was one of the the coolest times of the year. I didn't see anyone in lycra!

26.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Aye. Plenty of moped riders in particular riding the wrong way down the road. My Indian colleague told me that many people in India have a fatalist approach to life.

26.02.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There were pollution issues, but it can vary. It didn't noticeably affect me, but I wasn't outside in the cities much. Certainly a lot of solar about and plenty of electric cars. Only saw a decent number of cyclists in Chandigarh though. It is a beautiful country and the people are very friendly.

26.02.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The photo in the thread is from Kerela. Out of the cities it's not quite as bad, so I can imagine it's... Survivable... πŸ˜€

26.02.2026 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, the duvet is definitely safer! 😁

26.02.2026 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Driver, not duvet... although I'm so tired that's an appropriate autocorrect! Currently on the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow.

26.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nah. It's another level entirely.

26.02.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My carbon footprint was very bad. Over 12 days I've been to Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Trivandrum! I'm also bloody knackered!

26.02.2026 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You do get used to the constant use of the horn and the very, very close diving. 😬

26.02.2026 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture overlooking a lake. A wooden structure is in the foreground. The sun is setting over the lake.

Picture overlooking a lake. A wooden structure is in the foreground. The sun is setting over the lake.

Beautiful country though.

26.02.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every single duvet would get reported for close passes and mobile phone use. And before anyone suggests that's safe? It's not. Injury and death rates are high. I saw the aftermath of two serious crashes whilst I was there.

26.02.2026 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Has anyone noticed I've been quiet recently? Probably not! Anyway I've been in India. Lots of different parts of India for work. Fascinating country, but definitely one I would not cycle in! The driving is...😱

26.02.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a man wearing glasses and a tie ALT: a close up of a man wearing glasses and a tie
12.02.2026 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is Irish law similar to UK law in that there is careless and dangerous driving? If so, how was this only careless! 😱

12.02.2026 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The DOJ appears to have surveilled members of Congress who were looking through unredacted pages in the Epstein files and provided that information to Pam Bondi for her hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

12.02.2026 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 963    πŸ” 417    πŸ’¬ 46    πŸ“Œ 27

Absolutely chaos (well not really, but you know what I mean) in Anniesland and surrounds tonight. Temporary traffic lights at Fulton St stuck on red in every direction. Improved my cycle commute though. Lots of filtering followed by nearly empty roads. 😁

11.02.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0