John Nield
@johnnield2.bsky.social
Shed builder. Retired former teacher. Stocktonian. Cricket obsessive
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Two years ago to the day (not the date) that I hit my first international six. At Galle.
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Two years ago to the day (not the date) that I hit my first international six. At Galle.
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
Just listening to Steven Finn on The Final Word podcast. Always been a fan, well worth a listen
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just listening to Steven Finn on The Final Word podcast. Always been a fan, well worth a listen
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The pandemic had steadily worn down England's Test players. The 2021-22 Ashes broke them.
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The pandemic had steadily worn down England's Test players. The 2021-22 Ashes broke them.
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
I watched this about 3 weeks ago, and for some reason, it was in my head today when I woke up
This archival footage reveals some interesting aspects:
First, just how many musicians it took to create the sound of the 70s. (Hint: a LOT)
Next, how timeless the cinematography was. Hardly needs a 4k retouch.
But...!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Il...
First, just how many musicians it took to create the sound of the 70s. (Hint: a LOT)
Next, how timeless the cinematography was. Hardly needs a 4k retouch.
But...!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Il...
Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft (Midem, January 27, 1973)
YouTube video by Isaac Hayes
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I watched this about 3 weeks ago, and for some reason, it was in my head today when I woke up
Nearly 5am, obviously awake! At least I'm getting the chance to watch Bavuma drag SA to a possible total
November 16, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Nearly 5am, obviously awake! At least I'm getting the chance to watch Bavuma drag SA to a possible total
Almost disaster
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November 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Almost disaster
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Not sure I've ever completed a Connections quicker than this
Connections
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Not sure I've ever completed a Connections quicker than this
Connections
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Started today. Addicted
I have done a lot today and I have a lot to do next week. I am sure you do as well, but even so you could, and maybe should, play my game:
mindset.game
You don't have to download anything. Or you could just trust me and install the app, which is free: mindset.game/app
mindset.game
You don't have to download anything. Or you could just trust me and install the app, which is free: mindset.game/app
Mindset Go – Daily Puzzle Game
Sort, Slide, Solve! Expand your mind with daily puzzles and challenges.
mindset.game
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Started today. Addicted
Sky Arts going from Portrait Artist of the Year to Landscape Artist of the Year, and I'm sick of rotating my telly 90 degrees to watch
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sky Arts going from Portrait Artist of the Year to Landscape Artist of the Year, and I'm sick of rotating my telly 90 degrees to watch
Glad of the rain tonight as it put a stop to the latest installment of Firework Month around here
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Glad of the rain tonight as it put a stop to the latest installment of Firework Month around here
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Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
Two 4s, four 3s and a 2 this week. Way under par
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November 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Two 4s, four 3s and a 2 this week. Way under par
Wordle 1,596 3/6*
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I've watched this about 10 times already
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I've watched this about 10 times already
As confident as I could be about getting it in 2
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October 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
As confident as I could be about getting it in 2
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A trip out to Runswick Bay and Staithes today. We are very lucky to have such beautiful places on our doorstep
October 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A trip out to Runswick Bay and Staithes today. We are very lucky to have such beautiful places on our doorstep
This is Bertrand Russell politely telling Oswald Mosley where he can stick his invitation
October 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This is Bertrand Russell politely telling Oswald Mosley where he can stick his invitation
Feel quite emotional looking at Sophie Devine's last game. Still a chance of playing a test match perhaps?
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Feel quite emotional looking at Sophie Devine's last game. Still a chance of playing a test match perhaps?
England on 166 after 30 overs, looking to double up in the next 20. Should easily get to 300!
October 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
England on 166 after 30 overs, looking to double up in the next 20. Should easily get to 300!
Reposted by John Nield
This is the moment for me that Claudia Winkleman became one of my all time favourite faces on television and all she says is “stop speaking”. youtu.be/cPpac4QGmXE?...
Sean Lock - Rectum of the Year.
YouTube video by Soothing Relaxation Music
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This is the moment for me that Claudia Winkleman became one of my all time favourite faces on television and all she says is “stop speaking”. youtu.be/cPpac4QGmXE?...
Today is the 10th anniversary of finding out our eldest had a mango-sized tumour in her chest. It's also the 10th anniversary of finding out what an Oncology department did.
Everything ended up good, but it was a scary time
Everything ended up good, but it was a scary time
October 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Today is the 10th anniversary of finding out our eldest had a mango-sized tumour in her chest. It's also the 10th anniversary of finding out what an Oncology department did.
Everything ended up good, but it was a scary time
Everything ended up good, but it was a scary time
I've known the family for 25 years and followed Susie's career in that time. Please support however you can
Kent CCC are organising a fundraiser to support former England and Kent batter Susie Wilson-Rowe, who is battling a rare form of lung cancer. We've chipped in - if you can, please do too.
Donate to Support Susie's Battle with Cancer, organized by Kent Cricket
Former Kent Women’s and International cricketer Susie Wilson-Rowe has sadly been diagn… Kent Cricket needs your support for Support Susie's Battle with Cancer
www.gofundme.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I've known the family for 25 years and followed Susie's career in that time. Please support however you can
Reposted by John Nield
Do yourself a favor and take a minute to watch this animated short about 9yo Ronald McNair visiting his home town’s segregated library. It was produced by Story Corps and narrated by McNair's older brother Carl.
Near the end, Carl talks about the impact that "Star Trek" had on his brother. 🧪 🔭
Near the end, Carl talks about the impact that "Star Trek" had on his brother. 🧪 🔭
Eyes on the Stars
YouTube video by StoryCorps
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Do yourself a favor and take a minute to watch this animated short about 9yo Ronald McNair visiting his home town’s segregated library. It was produced by Story Corps and narrated by McNair's older brother Carl.
Near the end, Carl talks about the impact that "Star Trek" had on his brother. 🧪 🔭
Near the end, Carl talks about the impact that "Star Trek" had on his brother. 🧪 🔭
Twelve months ago, I met the legend that is Bernie Clifton. Not sure he drew breath as he rattled off jokes and stories
I was hoping to post a picture of two happy men, but on reflection, Bernie may be giving out "I've been taken hostage" vibes
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Twelve months ago, I met the legend that is Bernie Clifton. Not sure he drew breath as he rattled off jokes and stories