Barry R
@geospacedman.bsky.social
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Barry R
@geospacedman.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Geohipster 2026
The 2026 Calendar from Geohipster. Geohipster highlights cartographers from all over the world to contribute to this calendar which also helps continue the mission of geohipster in Documenting the geo...
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The 2026 GeoHipster Calendar is here! www.lulu.com/shop/randal-... So brighten up your wall in January with my "Its Grim Up North" map! And many many more great maps! Look at this cover!
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AI can’t give you what Matt can do. It’s personal, warm and above all funny. No algorithm can do that. Matt can. Let’s keep creatives in work and shun the AI #speeches #writing #speechwriter #comedy #scripts
Delivered a speech for a client - top person to work with, very happy with it. Let’s hope this is the start of an upturn in fortunes for me.
February 19, 2026 at 10:20 AM
AI can’t give you what Matt can do. It’s personal, warm and above all funny. No algorithm can do that. Matt can. Let’s keep creatives in work and shun the AI #speeches #writing #speechwriter #comedy #scripts
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I know a lot of people think Microsoft Excel is a dreadful piece of software, but I would rate it October 10th.
February 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I know a lot of people think Microsoft Excel is a dreadful piece of software, but I would rate it October 10th.
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Quick religious observance question: does Ramadan fasting include any or all of today, Wednesday, UK time, or is there something this evening that kicks it all off?
February 18, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Quick religious observance question: does Ramadan fasting include any or all of today, Wednesday, UK time, or is there something this evening that kicks it all off?
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FEC data sometimes truncates job titles and things like that, but this genuinely seems to be his job title
February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
FEC data sometimes truncates job titles and things like that, but this genuinely seems to be his job title
Difficult decision of the day time...
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Difficult decision of the day time...
I just saw '#FBPE' in someone's bio and that's something I've not seen in a long time...
February 17, 2026 at 8:25 AM
I just saw '#FBPE' in someone's bio and that's something I've not seen in a long time...
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B.ENO
I have been informed that Mr. Eno has now seen this. “Very amusing” was the verdict.
I get up to all sorts on Patreon.com/frasergeesin if you fancy it.
My comics are also “Very amusing” and cheap from Frasergeesin.com
I have been informed that Mr. Eno has now seen this. “Very amusing” was the verdict.
I get up to all sorts on Patreon.com/frasergeesin if you fancy it.
My comics are also “Very amusing” and cheap from Frasergeesin.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
B.ENO
I have been informed that Mr. Eno has now seen this. “Very amusing” was the verdict.
I get up to all sorts on Patreon.com/frasergeesin if you fancy it.
My comics are also “Very amusing” and cheap from Frasergeesin.com
I have been informed that Mr. Eno has now seen this. “Very amusing” was the verdict.
I get up to all sorts on Patreon.com/frasergeesin if you fancy it.
My comics are also “Very amusing” and cheap from Frasergeesin.com
Resisted the temptation to reply "yes if you flap your arms fast enough".
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Resisted the temptation to reply "yes if you flap your arms fast enough".
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An old boundary marker of the Port of Preston alongside the River Ribble. EB means East Bank, LQ on the top means Legal Quaystone. Strangely, the date 1844 has the 4's reversed.
#MilestoneMonday
#BenchmarkMonday
#Lancashire #history
#MilestoneMonday
#BenchmarkMonday
#Lancashire #history
February 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM
An old boundary marker of the Port of Preston alongside the River Ribble. EB means East Bank, LQ on the top means Legal Quaystone. Strangely, the date 1844 has the 4's reversed.
#MilestoneMonday
#BenchmarkMonday
#Lancashire #history
#MilestoneMonday
#BenchmarkMonday
#Lancashire #history
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They say she has a lovely volley.
I thank you, don’t forget to tip your waitress.
I thank you, don’t forget to tip your waitress.
February 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
They say she has a lovely volley.
I thank you, don’t forget to tip your waitress.
I thank you, don’t forget to tip your waitress.
Hooray! GB has just overtaken Brazil in the medals table!
February 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Hooray! GB has just overtaken Brazil in the medals table!
The American Olympians do realise that if they win gold medals they'll have to go to the White House and give them to Trump?
February 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The American Olympians do realise that if they win gold medals they'll have to go to the White House and give them to Trump?
Drop an album that was important to you when you were nineteen.
One of my flatmates was a music student, brought this LP box set home from the Uni music library. Saw his ensemble play live a couple of years later at the Royal Festival Hall.
One of my flatmates was a music student, brought this LP box set home from the Uni music library. Saw his ensemble play live a couple of years later at the Royal Festival Hall.
February 15, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Drop an album that was important to you when you were nineteen.
One of my flatmates was a music student, brought this LP box set home from the Uni music library. Saw his ensemble play live a couple of years later at the Royal Festival Hall.
One of my flatmates was a music student, brought this LP box set home from the Uni music library. Saw his ensemble play live a couple of years later at the Royal Festival Hall.
Could they do a speed-skating version of the cycling Madison race?
February 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Could they do a speed-skating version of the cycling Madison race?
Well of course the shop assistant in our local artisan coffee roasters has a tattoo of a Brian Eno graphic score on his arm - I suspect it was in the job requirements. #hipster
February 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Well of course the shop assistant in our local artisan coffee roasters has a tattoo of a Brian Eno graphic score on his arm - I suspect it was in the job requirements. #hipster
Someone's a card short of a full deck today #streetphotography
February 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Someone's a card short of a full deck today #streetphotography
Happy Small Scottish Island Day to all who celebrate.
February 14, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Happy Small Scottish Island Day to all who celebrate.
The Guardian has an article on homes for £300k. Up north, 3-bed cottage-style house with garden, near the good schools and rail station. London, eventually they found a one-bed attic room in a terrace next to the incinerator.
February 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
The Guardian has an article on homes for £300k. Up north, 3-bed cottage-style house with garden, near the good schools and rail station. London, eventually they found a one-bed attic room in a terrace next to the incinerator.
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Just ordered a book from my local Waterstones. Click and collect so I’ll get it on way home tonight. As cheap as Amazon. Also bought an instant camera earlier this week from Argos, cheaper than on Amazon. It’s proving very easy not to use the evil billionaire’s website. More of you should try it.
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Just ordered a book from my local Waterstones. Click and collect so I’ll get it on way home tonight. As cheap as Amazon. Also bought an instant camera earlier this week from Argos, cheaper than on Amazon. It’s proving very easy not to use the evil billionaire’s website. More of you should try it.
Is it "working legs"?
February 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Is it "working legs"?
A colleague had just got to New York on a transatlantic flight, was tired, cranky, walking to her hotel, and someone did the pointing-a-finger-under-his-coat "this is a stick up" mugging routine. Could have been a gun. She'd had enough, and shouted "OH JUST FUCK OFF!". And he did.
I’m not saying don’t buy a gun or don’t get tactical training. I’d be a huge hypocrite because I’ve done that. The thing I am saying is don’t think doing so makes you John Wick. If you get mugged, give them your phone and wallet. Live to fight another day.
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A colleague had just got to New York on a transatlantic flight, was tired, cranky, walking to her hotel, and someone did the pointing-a-finger-under-his-coat "this is a stick up" mugging routine. Could have been a gun. She'd had enough, and shouted "OH JUST FUCK OFF!". And he did.
Why would you do this? Something doesn't add up. www.beyond.radio/news/local-n...
Police appeal for theft of calculators from Lancaster stationers
Police are appealing for information after the theft of a quantity of calculators from a Lancaster stationers.
www.beyond.radio
February 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Why would you do this? Something doesn't add up. www.beyond.radio/news/local-n...
Well of course now I realise I should have said "extract files from coursework archives" and not "unzip students' zips"
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Well of course now I realise I should have said "extract files from coursework archives" and not "unzip students' zips"
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Looking forward to seeing if @aiannucci.bsky.social 's theory on AI plays out www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM_s...
The Armando Iannucci Shows - The Future of Technology
YouTube video by carelesshx
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Looking forward to seeing if @aiannucci.bsky.social 's theory on AI plays out www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM_s...