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Lynn Jackson
@lynnjuk.bsky.social
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I walk, and draw and write badly.

My hiking journals aren’t very interesting, but they’re very me.
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Lynn Jackson @lynnjuk.bsky.social · Sep 23
And for more details, here is my #TGOC25 #journal

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lynnjuk.bsky.social Lynn Jackson @lynnjuk.bsky.social · Aug 9
I don’t know why but I just couldn’t get going on my TGOC log until now. I’m finally getting going though. #hiking #journalling #TGOC25
Drawing of the side of a hill with a handwritten journal. 8th May 2025- TGOC25 Day 1: Shiel Bridge > Altbeithe Distance: 22 Km Walkers: Solo Weather: Cloudy. then Sunny. Today's the day- the start of the Great Outdoors Challenge 2025. I began by walking out of the Glen Shiel campsite towards Kintail hodge. Here I met other Challengers having breakfast and signing before the start. I carried on under a cloudy sky until I came to a woman sitting by the path. I needed a drink so I stopped beside her and she explained that she had walked the Affric Kintail Way but her boots were giving her grief so she was taking them off. She then walked away in her socks! I walked to the private bothy and stopped for another drink before crossing the footbridge and beginning the walk uphill. As it got hotter I slowed down and the other Challengers passed me by. It seemed to take hours to get to the plateux, where I stopped for a bite to eat before walking to the Camban bothy. I was tempted to stay but I still had a few kid to Alltbeithe, so I rested a while before continuing down really rough tracks to get to a burn about 1 Km from the hostel. I decided this was enough so pitched by Dave and had my first meal of the TGOC, then bed.
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lullulham.bsky.social
Nerds unite - this bollocks by 'their party' makes my skin itch
oisinmcgann.bsky.social Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 15h
Okay, I can't let this one go. I live in Ireland, not the UK, but the use of this image by a supposedly socialist party is so stupid and offensive, I'm going to get stuck in.

Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
A post by Zarah Sultana of 'Your Party', that uses a generated image with the words 'Your Party, County Durham Launch', surrounded by nine simple, flat images of images in silhouette with single colour backgrounds, presumably intended to represent Durham, four of which are a man with a weirdly long pick-axe, one is a building, two are gantries of some kind – for a coal mine? – and one is some kind of floating lamp. I will expand on this in the thread.
November 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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roseschmits.bsky.social
Nothing says supporting workers like using ai for your party promo
zarahsultana.bsky.social Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 1d
Join me, Alan Mardghum, Heather Wood and others for Your Party’s rally with the Durham Miners Association!

🌹Saturday 15 November, 1pm
🌹 Pitman’s Parliament, Durham Miners’ Association, DH1 4BB

Tickets are first come first serve, so don’t miss out: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-party...
Graphic that says: YOUR PARTY COUNTY DURHAM LAUNCH
November 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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walkhighlands.co.uk
Heads up - it's been a long wait this year but don't be complacent - looks like proper winter conditions are finally arriving on the hills. Think about the kit you need and remember to check the MWIS Mountain Weather Information Service or @metoffice.gov.uk mountain forecasts.
MWIS forecast for tomorrow (Friday) in the West Highlands
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
Let me show you the difference between a $40 hoodie and a ~$100 hoodie. 🧵
Someone on Twitter writes: "Why are we normalizing $85-90 hoodies?" The attached photo shows a woman who looks exasperated.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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pimlicat.bsky.social
A good day to resurrect this:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaEA...
90s UK TV Advert BBC Complaints department Julie Walters French and Saunders Eastenders Attenborough
YouTube video by Goldmine Video
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November 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
Clear out toys now!
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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dreharrison.bsky.social
Bookies manager of 6 years here.
- They do not support mental health, they enable problem gamblers. “Responsible gambling” is a myth.
- They moved gambling addiction to being a healthcare problem in 2022
- Penny machines? Not the same, not even close.
- Completely agreed on Point 4.
sturdyalex.bsky.social Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 4d
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:

1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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marcowenjones.bsky.social
Trump is suing for something that happened over a year ago, which is longer than the statute of limitations in UK for defamation. Obviously it's a political stunt, and Trump knows Starmer isn’t going to tell Trump to shove it up his arse #bbc
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
lynnjuk.bsky.social
Well, this is a bit of a change! Off to The Smoke for a freebie night to an IT award’s ceremony with a slap up meal and a nice hotel. I’ll try and squeeze in a bit of touristy things tomorrow (I have walked 10 miles around London last time I was here).
On a train, with a view of a table and the seat opposite which has the words ‘First Class! Embossed on it.
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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julianshea.bsky.social
People may criticise the BBC but name me any other broadcaster that would launch live immersive episodes of W1A and The Thick of It in the same week without any advance notice. That's visionary stuff.
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
lynnjuk.bsky.social
Really, I’m a sucker for these type of threads, and this one’s another banger.
greenleejw.bsky.social Surprised Eel Historian, PhD @greenleejw.bsky.social · 4d
It's Tuesday. It's November. And it's been awhile. So lets tell the story about the eel, the scheming wife who ate it, and the talking magpie that ratted her out!

That's right! It's time for the eel tale from the 1370s blockbuster hit, "The Book of the Knight of the Tower." 1/5
🗃️🧪
Meme. Medieval painting of a man talking to three women. They are standing in front of a pink castle, or possible beyond the city walls. Behind them, next to the walls, is a dense forrest. The man, dressed in a baggy red cloak to cover his gut, is facing the women and holding out his left hand. He is pointing with his right hand, but it's not clear what he's pointing at. His expression is sour, and he may be asking which of them painted his castle pink while he was away on a boys-only weekend in the city. The women, for their part, are standing shoulder to shoulder, facing him and looking unimpressed. They are each wearing different colored dressed and hats, with their hair in Princess Leia buns. The one in the middle -- we'll call her Amerilla -- looks esp. dismissive of the man and his possible scoldings. He can suck it; she'll paint the castle whatever damned color she wants. Wait until he sees the living room. Meme text reads: "Which one of you lucky ladies wants to eat my eel?"
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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ianvisits.co.uk
The best response that the BBC could give to Donald Trump's threat to sue is simply to refer the orange blimp to the reply given in the case of Arkell v Pressdram
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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nedboulting.bsky.social
Today has taken me to a place full of memories and murmurings. Ghosts of bike races.

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November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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ianvisits.co.uk
A hospital chapel has taken an unexpected turn towards the uncanny — its altar now features a horse’s skull on a pole, part of an exhibition exploring modern folklore.

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/a-g...
A ghostly horse haunts Fitzrovia Chapel in Ben Edge’s exhibition of folklore tradition
A hospital chapel has taken an unexpected turn towards the uncanny — its altar now features a horse’s skull on a pole, part of an exhibition exploring modern folklore.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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gralefrit.bsky.social
“It’s impossible to reboot Bond” says production team who decided Bond first got his licence to kill in the 21st Century, as Daniel Craig, then got incredibly old within two films and was being put out to pasture, but also had Sean Connery’s 1960s car.

It’s Bond. Just do whatever the fuck you like.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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dorianlynskey.bsky.social
Fierce and fascinating News Agents episode on the BBC crisis. Man alive they hate Robbie Gibb
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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gralefrit.bsky.social
Defund BBC News. Make more sketch shows. It’s simple.
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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gingertotty.bsky.social
Anyone want a SHINY Klimt my buns? :)
gingertotty.bsky.social Asquealia Clark - Lover of Flagons @gingertotty.bsky.social · 8d
I was curious after doing a similar commission, so hand finished one of the Klimt my buns prints with gold ink to give it the full Gustav style Midas touch. Might do a limited run.

If anyone would like it, shout up BUN ME below

A4 - £55 + uk postage

#bunny #art #bsnm #artforsale #ukgiftam
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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rincewind.run
I think he should be allowed one actual museum heist, as a treat
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
lynnjuk.bsky.social
Cometh the hour, cometh the man.
November 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
lynnjuk.bsky.social
Anyone who has head of The Great Outdoors Challenge but can’t find the 14 days needed to do it, there maybe an answer - The Great Outdoors Challenge East! Doable in 7 days.
#hiking #TGOC #TGOCEast

www.tgochallenge.com/tgoceast/?fb...
TGO Challenge East – TGO Challenge
www.tgochallenge.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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gingertotty.bsky.social
One for when you’re dreaming of a Great White Christmas, (and want to get your card shopping Done Done Done Done, presumably)

#shark #bsnm #christmas

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Santa Jaws Christmas card 1 - with a list and a donedone donedone John Williams score joke. (And a tiny fish going EEP!)
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
Just added to my Etsy shop:
🌿final small print run of my '26 calendars
🪶my handmade recycled silver jewellery designs (incl intricate casts of real flowers)
🌸limited ed'n mounted art prints of my photos
💐tiny posy mental health kits
Last orders for📮 in time for🌲: 19 Nov
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
My individually handmade recycled silver jewellery including intricate casts of real flowers (snowdrop, bluebell etc), casts of dragonfly Wongs & jay feathers & my tiny wearable sculptures of much-loved British bird species One of my best-selling mounted art prints of flowers I grew & bought from an honesty florist Victorian ink bottles that form part of my tiny posy-making mental health kits-they make great gifts The 12 photos that make up my 2026 botanical calendar-each image is designed to improve mental health
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
It's been a v rough year for me with a full breakdown & trying to get back on my feet financially since then. If you come across this post it would help me *so much* if you could retweet my post above👆 about my Etsy shop-it will put the things I make in front of more eyes. Thankyou 🌿
A combination of flowers I grew and ones I found at a tiny roadside honesty florist in a series of jugs and jars on a wooden table and with a dark background. Light is coming from the left
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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guyshrubsole.bsky.social
Britain is a rainforest nation.

Britain’s PM is currently in a rainforest in Brazil.

Why isn’t he drawing the links between tropical & temperate rainforests, supporting Brazil’s fund, and setting out plans to restore Britain’s rainforests?

Me for BBC Radio4 The World Tonight, last night:
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM