Gaz Aston
@gazaston.com
Design n’ that. UCD in government & tech for good. Currently working with Public Digital. Secret desire to work in #dataviz and #ddj.
Lover of nature. Maker of music. Dad of dog.
Lover of nature. Maker of music. Dad of dog.
Tried to huff my slipper, got himself stuck
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Tried to huff my slipper, got himself stuck
Listening to the World Cup draw and feeling very very nauseous
December 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Listening to the World Cup draw and feeling very very nauseous
Ordered a bike saddle yesterday at 11am, it arrived today at 1pm. From Italy. 26 hours. I know it’s 2025 but I still find this stuff unbelievable.
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Ordered a bike saddle yesterday at 11am, it arrived today at 1pm. From Italy. 26 hours. I know it’s 2025 but I still find this stuff unbelievable.
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Not sure who made this, but probably the most accurate representation of the current state of tech to date
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Not sure who made this, but probably the most accurate representation of the current state of tech to date
I’m on a few neighbourhood groups, just indulging my armchair anthropology 🔬🤣 9 out of 10 posts have comment threads that descend into arguments about migrants, irrespective of the original topic. Godwin’s law needs updating.
October 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I’m on a few neighbourhood groups, just indulging my armchair anthropology 🔬🤣 9 out of 10 posts have comment threads that descend into arguments about migrants, irrespective of the original topic. Godwin’s law needs updating.
Finally realised who Trump reminds me of when he's giving a speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVle...
Bill and Ted: San Dimas High School Football Rules!
YouTube video by James Anderson
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Finally realised who Trump reminds me of when he's giving a speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVle...
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what are some of the most useful open datasets and apis? Please repost for reach!
September 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
what are some of the most useful open datasets and apis? Please repost for reach!
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What if polling about immigration wasn't actually helpful?
September 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
What if polling about immigration wasn't actually helpful?
I feel like I’ve been coated in Spray Mount ☀️ 🥵
July 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I feel like I’ve been coated in Spray Mount ☀️ 🥵
me whenever someone in London describes the rest of the UK as "the regions"
a man in a striped shirt is yawning in a bathroom .
Alt: a chap trying not to puke
media.tenor.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
me whenever someone in London describes the rest of the UK as "the regions"
All news media rn: youtu.be/r3BO6GP9NMY?...
The Day Today - WAR!
YouTube video by Jmagunda
youtu.be
June 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
All news media rn: youtu.be/r3BO6GP9NMY?...
Use to nag my dad endlessly to make these 💚
Beautiful everyday Ladybird things.
The cotton-reel tank/tractor
(Toys and Games to Make, 1966)
Artist: Robert Ayton
The cotton-reel tank/tractor
(Toys and Games to Make, 1966)
Artist: Robert Ayton
June 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Use to nag my dad endlessly to make these 💚
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The Pentagon Pizza Report never fails
June 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The Pentagon Pizza Report never fails
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this is not an exaggeration
May 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
this is not an exaggeration
Every nation gets the government it deserves
May 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Every nation gets the government it deserves
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Happy St George's Day.
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
April 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Happy St George's Day.
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
A reminder that half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population. Some of these aristocratic landowners have inherited land since the Norman Conquest.
England needs land reform and a strong Community Right to Buy!
whoownsengland.org
Absolutely moronic. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Measles outbreak in west Texas worsens due to vaccine scepticism
With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Absolutely moronic. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Periodic table by lickability :)
(by Reddit user: u/Wellihol)
Note: this chart is in some cases possibly dangerously inaccurate. e.g. Elemental Calcium can cause fire in the presence of water. So, for any elemental licking experiments, take with a pinch of Na Cl
(by Reddit user: u/Wellihol)
Note: this chart is in some cases possibly dangerously inaccurate. e.g. Elemental Calcium can cause fire in the presence of water. So, for any elemental licking experiments, take with a pinch of Na Cl
April 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Periodic table by lickability :)
(by Reddit user: u/Wellihol)
Note: this chart is in some cases possibly dangerously inaccurate. e.g. Elemental Calcium can cause fire in the presence of water. So, for any elemental licking experiments, take with a pinch of Na Cl
(by Reddit user: u/Wellihol)
Note: this chart is in some cases possibly dangerously inaccurate. e.g. Elemental Calcium can cause fire in the presence of water. So, for any elemental licking experiments, take with a pinch of Na Cl
Reposted by Gaz Aston
Playing with pinhole camera and today's partial #solarEclipse. It kind of works, but unexpectedly, lens ghosting works even better.
March 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Playing with pinhole camera and today's partial #solarEclipse. It kind of works, but unexpectedly, lens ghosting works even better.
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Brachiosaurus projectile vomiting, from DINOSAURS WITHOUT BONES by Tony Martin
March 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Brachiosaurus projectile vomiting, from DINOSAURS WITHOUT BONES by Tony Martin
Has anyone done the joke about the buyers of WH Smith being offered a large bar of Dairy Milk for £1 at the checkout?
March 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Has anyone done the joke about the buyers of WH Smith being offered a large bar of Dairy Milk for £1 at the checkout?
Heard someone describe generative AI as “a giant averaging machine” and it felt pretty accurate
March 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Heard someone describe generative AI as “a giant averaging machine” and it felt pretty accurate
Motorists are the absolute worst www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2501399...
Colchester half marathon organisers issue statement after 'drivers ignore closures'
Colchester's half marathon organisers say they will be "working closely" with police after drivers reportedly ignored road closures
www.gazette-news.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Motorists are the absolute worst www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2501399...
New Italian restaurant in town will put pineapple on your pizza but they call it “An Italian Dies” and charge you £140 for it 😂😂😂😂
March 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New Italian restaurant in town will put pineapple on your pizza but they call it “An Italian Dies” and charge you £140 for it 😂😂😂😂
Nothing quite like 24 hour news media for slam dunking the ol’ mental wellbeing squarely into the bin huh
March 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Nothing quite like 24 hour news media for slam dunking the ol’ mental wellbeing squarely into the bin huh