Gordon Fullerton.......©️
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Sorry, not the late NASA Astronaut. If you're not sure what I mean, try googling me :-)
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This is possibly a more realistic scenario re tRump & the beeb than we in the UK are seeing. It's not all international bullying. There's quite probably an internal US angle. He can't manipulate the foreign broadcasting companies as easily, so they pose a bigger threat to his demanded narrative
7/ Why is Trump bothering to intimidate the BBC with the threat of a €1 billion libel suit?
Because the BBC has a very large audience in the US, where it is trusted considerably more than all major US news brands.
Truthful reporting is anathema to autocrats.
Because the BBC has a very large audience in the US, where it is trusted considerably more than all major US news brands.
Truthful reporting is anathema to autocrats.
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This is possibly a more realistic scenario re tRump & the beeb than we in the UK are seeing. It's not all international bullying. There's quite probably an internal US angle. He can't manipulate the foreign broadcasting companies as easily, so they pose a bigger threat to his demanded narrative
Tuesday morning Montrose basin view. Much lighter than yesterday, which was pitch dark. Geese are waking up noisily in the distance...
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Tuesday morning Montrose basin view. Much lighter than yesterday, which was pitch dark. Geese are waking up noisily in the distance...
Autumn canopy...
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Autumn canopy...
Low tide...
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Low tide...
Oh and the Flying Scotsman was in as well. Not sure what all the fuss is about re her, a bit overrated tbh. I'd be more interested in an A4 or a 9F 🥴
#fujifilm_series
#fujifilm_x30
#fujifilm_series
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November 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Oh and the Flying Scotsman was in as well. Not sure what all the fuss is about re her, a bit overrated tbh. I'd be more interested in an A4 or a 9F 🥴
#fujifilm_series
#fujifilm_x30
#fujifilm_series
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Something interesting yesterday. A run behind the one and only Locomotion No. 1
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
November 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Something interesting yesterday. A run behind the one and only Locomotion No. 1
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
Something interesting yesterday. A run behind the one and only Locomotion No. 1
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Something interesting yesterday. A run behind the one and only Locomotion No. 1
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
This is a replica, but so old itself it needed restoration for the Railway 200 anniversary celebrations.
#fujifilm_xseries
#fujifilm_x30
Gingerbread with bite🧛♂️
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Gingerbread with bite🧛♂️
An interesting day out to Locomotion today, not been for 7 or so years so a few nice new things in to see.
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
An interesting day out to Locomotion today, not been for 7 or so years so a few nice new things in to see.
An interesting day out to Locomotion today, not been for 7 or so years so a few nice new things in to see.
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
An interesting day out to Locomotion today, not been for 7 or so years so a few nice new things in to see.
An interesting day out to Locomotion today, not been for 7 or so years so a few nice new things in to see.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
An interesting day out to Locomotion today, not been for 7 or so years so a few nice new things in to see.
A receding tide on a slowly brightening but still breezy Montrose basin, slightly calmer than the very blustery evening last night..
October 31, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A receding tide on a slowly brightening but still breezy Montrose basin, slightly calmer than the very blustery evening last night..
The distant chatter of pink feet geese
Montrose basin view this Thursday morning...
Montrose basin view this Thursday morning...
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The distant chatter of pink feet geese
Montrose basin view this Thursday morning...
Montrose basin view this Thursday morning...
A much calmer early morning Montrose basin view. Geese stirring in the distance...
October 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A much calmer early morning Montrose basin view. Geese stirring in the distance...
A grey, damp Montrose basin type of morning...
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A grey, damp Montrose basin type of morning...
What a difference putting the clocks back makes. Monday morning Montrose basin view. Nice to have light again, for the next month or so maybe. Bitterly cold though.
October 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
What a difference putting the clocks back makes. Monday morning Montrose basin view. Nice to have light again, for the next month or so maybe. Bitterly cold though.
Waking up for a new day...
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Waking up for a new day...
Not as dark as yesterday, thanks to clear skies. Montrose basin in the October darkness.
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Not as dark as yesterday, thanks to clear skies. Montrose basin in the October darkness.
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"Historical evidence should warn us against the idea that strong men get things done, which is almost always wrong. The concentration of power promotes loyalty at the expense of wisdom, flattery at the expense of objective advice, self-interest at the expense of public interest."
- FT (1 March 2025)
- FT (1 March 2025)
March 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"Historical evidence should warn us against the idea that strong men get things done, which is almost always wrong. The concentration of power promotes loyalty at the expense of wisdom, flattery at the expense of objective advice, self-interest at the expense of public interest."
- FT (1 March 2025)
- FT (1 March 2025)
Very dark and damp misty morning at Montrose basin. Geese audibly stirring in the distance.
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Very dark and damp misty morning at Montrose basin. Geese audibly stirring in the distance.
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“When crops are burned for fuel, new land can be needed to grow new crops for food or fuel. This can lead to indirect land clearance and deforestation. Staggeringly, biofuels globally therefore today emit 16% more CO₂ emissions than the fossil fuels they replace.”
October 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
“When crops are burned for fuel, new land can be needed to grow new crops for food or fuel. This can lead to indirect land clearance and deforestation. Staggeringly, biofuels globally therefore today emit 16% more CO₂ emissions than the fossil fuels they replace.”
Much brighter this morning, thanks to clear skies and the moonlight.
Geese just lifting from the basin noisily as I type this 👀
Geese just lifting from the basin noisily as I type this 👀
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Much brighter this morning, thanks to clear skies and the moonlight.
Geese just lifting from the basin noisily as I type this 👀
Geese just lifting from the basin noisily as I type this 👀
Hello darkness my old friend. Probably not much of a chance of morning views now till the end of February or into March now. Sounds of geese gently stirring in the distance..
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Hello darkness my old friend. Probably not much of a chance of morning views now till the end of February or into March now. Sounds of geese gently stirring in the distance..
Monday morning basin view...dark, calm and quiet, the geese haven't woken up yet...
October 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Monday morning basin view...dark, calm and quiet, the geese haven't woken up yet...
The window seat....
@mrtimdunn.bsky.social
I'd tag ScotRail but they haven't bothered setting an account up here yet.
The north sea from the Aberdeenshire coast on the way to Aberdeen.
@mrtimdunn.bsky.social
I'd tag ScotRail but they haven't bothered setting an account up here yet.
The north sea from the Aberdeenshire coast on the way to Aberdeen.
October 10, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The window seat....
@mrtimdunn.bsky.social
I'd tag ScotRail but they haven't bothered setting an account up here yet.
The north sea from the Aberdeenshire coast on the way to Aberdeen.
@mrtimdunn.bsky.social
I'd tag ScotRail but they haven't bothered setting an account up here yet.
The north sea from the Aberdeenshire coast on the way to Aberdeen.