Rob Finch
@finchwrites.bsky.social
Involuntary Frankfurt widower.
Voluntary guitarist and korfballer.
Glorified mercenary typist.
Voluntary guitarist and korfballer.
Glorified mercenary typist.
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In the UK , from 1 January, all those intending to fly drones or model aircraft weighing 100g or more outside must, by law, complete a Civil Aviation Authority (CCA) online theory test to get a Flyer ID (whether it's one you got for Christmas or one you already own)
Many new UK drone users must take theory test for outdoor use
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In the UK , from 1 January, all those intending to fly drones or model aircraft weighing 100g or more outside must, by law, complete a Civil Aviation Authority (CCA) online theory test to get a Flyer ID (whether it's one you got for Christmas or one you already own)
Terrifying book from the Gloucester goblin shop
December 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Terrifying book from the Gloucester goblin shop
Gloucester gargoyle
December 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Gloucester gargoyle
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For the visually minded, here's my Indie Ink Awards vote beseeching in graphic form. It's really hard to distinguish yourself as a self-published author, even when the work is really good, which I believe The Redstone Rescue is. Getting on a shortlist would be a significant boost.
December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
For the visually minded, here's my Indie Ink Awards vote beseeching in graphic form. It's really hard to distinguish yourself as a self-published author, even when the work is really good, which I believe The Redstone Rescue is. Getting on a shortlist would be a significant boost.
@totalusrankium.bsky.social @emmasouthon.bsky.social found Detective Nerva in Gloucester (naturally).
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
December 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
@totalusrankium.bsky.social @emmasouthon.bsky.social found Detective Nerva in Gloucester (naturally).
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
He'd habe loved being outside Greggs.
I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?
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What a fucking insult AI-generated subtitles are to deaf and hard of hearing people. Riddled with uncorrected errors and stupid guesses. An embarrassment.
December 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What a fucking insult AI-generated subtitles are to deaf and hard of hearing people. Riddled with uncorrected errors and stupid guesses. An embarrassment.
Heavy is the head that (still) wears the (paper) crown
December 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Heavy is the head that (still) wears the (paper) crown
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The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency has had to put out a warning to people not to rely on AI tools when planning outdoor activities after ChatGPT gave two people wrong tide times and they had to be rescued by the coastguard
Warning about using AI for festive swim tide time advice
The Coastguard warns about AI after two people are stranded after being given the wrong tide times.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency has had to put out a warning to people not to rely on AI tools when planning outdoor activities after ChatGPT gave two people wrong tide times and they had to be rescued by the coastguard
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Good morning good morning, my Yulefest wish for you today is peace in the valley, peace in the city, peace in your soul yeah.
And if you do not want peace, nothing for you.
And if you do not want peace, nothing for you.
December 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Good morning good morning, my Yulefest wish for you today is peace in the valley, peace in the city, peace in your soul yeah.
And if you do not want peace, nothing for you.
And if you do not want peace, nothing for you.
I was having fun 30 years ago
#LoftArchaeology
#LoftArchaeology
December 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I was having fun 30 years ago
#LoftArchaeology
#LoftArchaeology
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The longest night is over. Happy solstice.
December 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The longest night is over. Happy solstice.
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Half Ma’am Half Brisket
December 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Half Ma’am Half Brisket
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I had no idea this is how the NORAD Santa tracker got started! www.npr.org/2014/12/19/3...
NORAD's Santa Tracker began with a typo and a good sport
It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
www.npr.org
December 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I had no idea this is how the NORAD Santa tracker got started! www.npr.org/2014/12/19/3...
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Okay, this isn't a film, but the first thing I thought of was: Rik Mayall as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder 2. He's in it for 102 seconds (yes, I counted), immediately becomes the main character, brings his own comedy rules and once he's gone the episode ends. Because what else could it do?
Fav film performance with under ten minutes on camera?
December 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Okay, this isn't a film, but the first thing I thought of was: Rik Mayall as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder 2. He's in it for 102 seconds (yes, I counted), immediately becomes the main character, brings his own comedy rules and once he's gone the episode ends. Because what else could it do?
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YouTuber journey choices:
December 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
YouTuber journey choices:
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I'm sorry I took all your Pingu DVDs to the charity shop.
December 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I'm sorry I took all your Pingu DVDs to the charity shop.
Bloody hell. Jingle Bells has multiple verses and they are WEIRD
December 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Bloody hell. Jingle Bells has multiple verses and they are WEIRD
Woe betide you let your prescription pre-payment certificate expire.
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Woe betide you let your prescription pre-payment certificate expire.
What if...a German reboot of Star Wars where the robots were called R2-Dieter and Siegfried-PO?
December 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
What if...a German reboot of Star Wars where the robots were called R2-Dieter and Siegfried-PO?
Look north eastish. Dunno. I don't have a compass.
Tons of shooting stars tonight.
December 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Look north eastish. Dunno. I don't have a compass.
Tons of shooting stars tonight.
December 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Tons of shooting stars tonight.
If i invent/find a time machine, I'm going to go back and tell my 17 year old self that in 2025 a Mercury Rev song will be on a Cancer Research ad, and watch my tiny mind explode.
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If i invent/find a time machine, I'm going to go back and tell my 17 year old self that in 2025 a Mercury Rev song will be on a Cancer Research ad, and watch my tiny mind explode.
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Dr Suzanna McDonald is back with #UKHSAVirusWatch in 60 seconds. ⏱️
Now is your very last chance to get your flu vaccine in order to protect yourself ahead of the festive period.
If you're eligible, book now through your GP practice or online.
🔗 nhs.uk/fluvaccine
Now is your very last chance to get your flu vaccine in order to protect yourself ahead of the festive period.
If you're eligible, book now through your GP practice or online.
🔗 nhs.uk/fluvaccine
December 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
3rd hour of end of year uber-team meetings this week 🥸
December 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
3rd hour of end of year uber-team meetings this week 🥸