Matt Gibson
@gothick.bsky.social
Programmer. Photographer. Ambulomancer. Non erratum sed designatum. #Bristol
10 M2 cores, 32GB of memory, and yet the Apple Mail client still lags behind my typing when trying to write an email. What on *earth* is the thing doing?
January 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
10 M2 cores, 32GB of memory, and yet the Apple Mail client still lags behind my typing when trying to write an email. What on *earth* is the thing doing?
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I am now side-eyeing 2026 and waiting for it to do something.
For everyone out there, I hope this one treats you well.
For everyone out there, I hope this one treats you well.
January 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
I am now side-eyeing 2026 and waiting for it to do something.
For everyone out there, I hope this one treats you well.
For everyone out there, I hope this one treats you well.
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Top of the Pops (25th December 1979). The Buggles perform Video Killed The Radio Star.
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Top of the Pops (25th December 1979). The Buggles perform Video Killed The Radio Star.
Given that it's 36+ years old I suppose I shouldn't complain if it only needs the jack socket fixing...
December 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Given that it's 36+ years old I suppose I shouldn't complain if it only needs the jack socket fixing...
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I'm watching The Wrong Trousers and it's bonkers to watch it now, since a provincial museum in the north of England in an animation from 1993 has better security than the Louvre.
December 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I'm watching The Wrong Trousers and it's bonkers to watch it now, since a provincial museum in the north of England in an animation from 1993 has better security than the Louvre.
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Just to remind you that the livestream of the solstice sunrise from Newgrange starts 12 hours from now.
heritageireland.ie/visit/newgra...
heritageireland.ie/visit/newgra...
Newgrange Winter Solstice 2025 | Heritage Ireland
Newgrange is the best known of the 3 great passage tombs in the Brú na Bóinne complex. The passage and chamber are aligned in a
heritageireland.ie
December 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just to remind you that the livestream of the solstice sunrise from Newgrange starts 12 hours from now.
heritageireland.ie/visit/newgra...
heritageireland.ie/visit/newgra...
Well. Tonight I have experienced a cocktail bar who managed to run out of both ice, and olives. Before 8pm. Impressive.
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Well. Tonight I have experienced a cocktail bar who managed to run out of both ice, and olives. Before 8pm. Impressive.
Guys. GUYS. It’s okay to admit you don’t have a clue.
December 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Guys. GUYS. It’s okay to admit you don’t have a clue.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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I'm old enough to have seen a version of this story repeat over multiple decades.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
Rock Music Struggles to Draw Crowds as Tour Earnings Drop
Rock tours once dominated arenas, but 2025 data shows a shrinking share of total touring revenue, with newer genres eclipsing classic rock on the live-music charts.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I'm old enough to have seen a version of this story repeat over multiple decades.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
It's old and tired.
It's also very gendered. If you're counting Coldplay as a rock act, and not counting Olivia Rodrigo, that's a you problem.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel. For me this actually not hard mode
December 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel. For me this actually not hard mode
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Behind door number 7 of the Scarred For Life advent calendar... it's the BBC's incredible adaptation of John Wyndham's classic novel about societal collapse and rampaging plants: THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS!
December 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Behind door number 7 of the Scarred For Life advent calendar... it's the BBC's incredible adaptation of John Wyndham's classic novel about societal collapse and rampaging plants: THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS!
Went Out Out last night, including walking a few miles to/from the restaurant/bars. Still quite hungover. Have just discovered, with middle-aged joy, that tonight's gig at Strange Brew is "Seated Show" oh thank God. Hopefully @theagilmore.bsky.social will forgive me being a little subdued...
December 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Went Out Out last night, including walking a few miles to/from the restaurant/bars. Still quite hungover. Have just discovered, with middle-aged joy, that tonight's gig at Strange Brew is "Seated Show" oh thank God. Hopefully @theagilmore.bsky.social will forgive me being a little subdued...
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
Since a blood draw last Wednesday I am looking increasingly like a junkie. Hrm.
November 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Since a blood draw last Wednesday I am looking increasingly like a junkie. Hrm.
Major Richardson's Dogs at the #Bristol International Exhibition, 1914. Major Richardson trained the first official British police dogs, later founding the training programme for dogs serving in both World Wars. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_H... WH Smith postcard.
November 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Major Richardson's Dogs at the #Bristol International Exhibition, 1914. Major Richardson trained the first official British police dogs, later founding the training programme for dogs serving in both World Wars. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_H... WH Smith postcard.
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On this day in 1983, #siouxsieandthebanshees released "Nocturne" - their live double album featuring material from 1981's Juju and 1982's A Kiss in the Dreamhouse as well as their newest song, "Dear Prudence".
#RobertSmith of #TheCure was on guitars for this recording.
#RobertSmith of #TheCure was on guitars for this recording.
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
On this day in 1983, #siouxsieandthebanshees released "Nocturne" - their live double album featuring material from 1981's Juju and 1982's A Kiss in the Dreamhouse as well as their newest song, "Dear Prudence".
#RobertSmith of #TheCure was on guitars for this recording.
#RobertSmith of #TheCure was on guitars for this recording.
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.
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Emotionally Distant Husband Would Rather Watch ‘Stargate SG-1’ Than Have Honest Conversation About ‘Stargate SG-1’ https://theonion.com/emotionally-distant-husband-would-rather-watch-stargate-sg-1-than-have-honest-conversation-about-stargate-sg-1/
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Emotionally Distant Husband Would Rather Watch ‘Stargate SG-1’ Than Have Honest Conversation About ‘Stargate SG-1’ https://theonion.com/emotionally-distant-husband-would-rather-watch-stargate-sg-1-than-have-honest-conversation-about-stargate-sg-1/
Scared for a moment that the product recall was for the very electric throw I was wrapped in while reading it. But no. It’s my first product recall for a phone I bought three years ago. Odd.
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Scared for a moment that the product recall was for the very electric throw I was wrapped in while reading it. But no. It’s my first product recall for a phone I bought three years ago. Odd.
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Watching the AI bubble burst ought to be funny. But it'll probably tank the global economy and wipe out my pension, which takes the shine off it somewhat.
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Watching the AI bubble burst ought to be funny. But it'll probably tank the global economy and wipe out my pension, which takes the shine off it somewhat.
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Truly smart devices would choose not to connect to the internet.
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Truly smart devices would choose not to connect to the internet.
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How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.