Nathan
@nathantbatwaver.bsky.social
Nathan The (Former) Bat Waver now Guard here :)
🏳️🌈 GAY. VERY GAY.
ALL views are mine and not those of any company I am employed by. Conductor in Redhill. Football, Trains, Eurovision. He/Him
🏳️🌈 GAY. VERY GAY.
ALL views are mine and not those of any company I am employed by. Conductor in Redhill. Football, Trains, Eurovision. He/Him
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Nathan
@nathantbatwaver.bsky.social
· Dec 10
It’s time for a new profile picture.
Bluesky is going to become my new main platform in the new year, so I’ve decided it needs an identity separate to my Twitter profile
So courtesy of @coastwaywill.me , this is my new Bluesky unique profile 💚
Bluesky is going to become my new main platform in the new year, so I’ve decided it needs an identity separate to my Twitter profile
So courtesy of @coastwaywill.me , this is my new Bluesky unique profile 💚
I Fear that ICH KOMME is finally clicking for me 🫡
Tampere 2026 anyone?
Tampere 2026 anyone?
February 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I Fear that ICH KOMME is finally clicking for me 🫡
Tampere 2026 anyone?
Tampere 2026 anyone?
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Happy Birthday Gromit
February 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Happy Birthday Gromit
So this is quickly becoming one of my favourite songs at the moment.
Hold The Light by Dominik Dudek 🇵🇱
Please let this represent Poland at Eurovision. I need this on that big stage!!!
#Poland #ESC2025 #Eurovision
Hold The Light by Dominik Dudek 🇵🇱
Please let this represent Poland at Eurovision. I need this on that big stage!!!
#Poland #ESC2025 #Eurovision
February 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
So this is quickly becoming one of my favourite songs at the moment.
Hold The Light by Dominik Dudek 🇵🇱
Please let this represent Poland at Eurovision. I need this on that big stage!!!
#Poland #ESC2025 #Eurovision
Hold The Light by Dominik Dudek 🇵🇱
Please let this represent Poland at Eurovision. I need this on that big stage!!!
#Poland #ESC2025 #Eurovision
I’ve been really quiet on here… I think it’s time I picked it up again 😅
February 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I’ve been really quiet on here… I think it’s time I picked it up again 😅
So if every one of my favourite songs in the Eurovision national finals won… this is what my ranking would be.
My ideal top 10 🫡
My ideal top 10 🫡
February 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
So if every one of my favourite songs in the Eurovision national finals won… this is what my ranking would be.
My ideal top 10 🫡
My ideal top 10 🫡
I refuse to believe that Niyl and Adgy are so low in every poll that I see.
These two songs are so beautiful and powerful.
I have a feeling I’m in the minority when I say that I just don’t understand Bobbi Arlo’s song 😅
🇮🇪 #Eurosong #Eurovision #Basel2025 #Ireland #Adgy #Niyl
These two songs are so beautiful and powerful.
I have a feeling I’m in the minority when I say that I just don’t understand Bobbi Arlo’s song 😅
🇮🇪 #Eurosong #Eurovision #Basel2025 #Ireland #Adgy #Niyl
February 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I refuse to believe that Niyl and Adgy are so low in every poll that I see.
These two songs are so beautiful and powerful.
I have a feeling I’m in the minority when I say that I just don’t understand Bobbi Arlo’s song 😅
🇮🇪 #Eurosong #Eurovision #Basel2025 #Ireland #Adgy #Niyl
These two songs are so beautiful and powerful.
I have a feeling I’m in the minority when I say that I just don’t understand Bobbi Arlo’s song 😅
🇮🇪 #Eurosong #Eurovision #Basel2025 #Ireland #Adgy #Niyl
Reposted by Nathan
Sounds like a plan
January 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Sounds like a plan
Well I’ve just had a wonderful 10 days off, seeing people I know and love.
London, Guildford, Sunderland, Darlington, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Life is looking good, it’s on the up, sure it’s not perfect right now, but we will get through this tricky period ❤️
London, Guildford, Sunderland, Darlington, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Life is looking good, it’s on the up, sure it’s not perfect right now, but we will get through this tricky period ❤️
January 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Well I’ve just had a wonderful 10 days off, seeing people I know and love.
London, Guildford, Sunderland, Darlington, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Life is looking good, it’s on the up, sure it’s not perfect right now, but we will get through this tricky period ❤️
London, Guildford, Sunderland, Darlington, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Life is looking good, it’s on the up, sure it’s not perfect right now, but we will get through this tricky period ❤️
Help. I’m being dragged to Kent
January 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Help. I’m being dragged to Kent
I haven’t pooped all year
Madness
Madness
January 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I haven’t pooped all year
Madness
Madness
1st of January 2024 vs 31st December 2024
The progress I’ve made, it looks small, but to me it’s big.
And one more thing, I’ve ended the year on a massive high. I am able to be openly gay for the first time.
Feels good to say it publicly.
🏳️🌈
The progress I’ve made, it looks small, but to me it’s big.
And one more thing, I’ve ended the year on a massive high. I am able to be openly gay for the first time.
Feels good to say it publicly.
🏳️🌈
December 31, 2024 at 7:07 PM
1st of January 2024 vs 31st December 2024
The progress I’ve made, it looks small, but to me it’s big.
And one more thing, I’ve ended the year on a massive high. I am able to be openly gay for the first time.
Feels good to say it publicly.
🏳️🌈
The progress I’ve made, it looks small, but to me it’s big.
And one more thing, I’ve ended the year on a massive high. I am able to be openly gay for the first time.
Feels good to say it publicly.
🏳️🌈
Merry Christmas all 🫶🏻🎄
December 25, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Merry Christmas all 🫶🏻🎄
My ideal Eurovision 2025 line up so far
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
🆕
🇱🇺 - Rhythmic Soulwave - Stronger
🇪🇸 - Lachispa - Hartita De Llorar
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
🆕
🇱🇺 - Rhythmic Soulwave - Stronger
🇪🇸 - Lachispa - Hartita De Llorar
My ideal Eurovision 2025 line up so far
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
December 21, 2024 at 11:02 PM
My ideal Eurovision 2025 line up so far
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
🆕
🇱🇺 - Rhythmic Soulwave - Stronger
🇪🇸 - Lachispa - Hartita De Llorar
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
🆕
🇱🇺 - Rhythmic Soulwave - Stronger
🇪🇸 - Lachispa - Hartita De Llorar
Well I’ve made it to Benfleet, the nearest station to Canvey Island!
Time to swap the train for the bus, as it is the number 22 to the penultimate stop!
I’m gonna be at the ground before the players at this rate 😭
Come on Horsham!!!!
Time to swap the train for the bus, as it is the number 22 to the penultimate stop!
I’m gonna be at the ground before the players at this rate 😭
Come on Horsham!!!!
December 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Well I’ve made it to Benfleet, the nearest station to Canvey Island!
Time to swap the train for the bus, as it is the number 22 to the penultimate stop!
I’m gonna be at the ground before the players at this rate 😭
Come on Horsham!!!!
Time to swap the train for the bus, as it is the number 22 to the penultimate stop!
I’m gonna be at the ground before the players at this rate 😭
Come on Horsham!!!!
Canvey Island (A)
Getting the train to an away day is always special. Today is cold, wet and windy. Absolutely perfect for a non league game in Essex
Getting the train to an away day is always special. Today is cold, wet and windy. Absolutely perfect for a non league game in Essex
December 21, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Canvey Island (A)
Getting the train to an away day is always special. Today is cold, wet and windy. Absolutely perfect for a non league game in Essex
Getting the train to an away day is always special. Today is cold, wet and windy. Absolutely perfect for a non league game in Essex
Reposted by Nathan
Festivali i Këngës 63 : Results from 30 fans
YouTube video by Fredovision
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM
My ideal Eurovision 2025 line up so far
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
December 18, 2024 at 8:31 AM
My ideal Eurovision 2025 line up so far
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
🇦🇱 - Elvana Gjata - Karnaval
🇪🇪 - Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
🇱🇻 - The Ludvig - Līgo
🇲🇪 - Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
Reposted by Nathan
1/23 In case you have only recently started to follow my account, you might not know that I write Railway Explainers covering all sorts of topics. Well, it’s time for a new one… This time: Signalling!
December 15, 2024 at 4:10 PM
1/23 In case you have only recently started to follow my account, you might not know that I write Railway Explainers covering all sorts of topics. Well, it’s time for a new one… This time: Signalling!
Ah yes. What an amazing advert at Roadchef Services in Magor 😭
You have to speak flipping Minecraft Enchantment to know what that is advertising 💀😭
You have to speak flipping Minecraft Enchantment to know what that is advertising 💀😭
December 14, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Ah yes. What an amazing advert at Roadchef Services in Magor 😭
You have to speak flipping Minecraft Enchantment to know what that is advertising 💀😭
You have to speak flipping Minecraft Enchantment to know what that is advertising 💀😭
So random question for railway people.
Does anyone know of any books relating to the history of the North Downs line specifically?
I’ve become particularly interested in the line I work’s history recently…
Does anyone know of any books relating to the history of the North Downs line specifically?
I’ve become particularly interested in the line I work’s history recently…
December 13, 2024 at 10:49 PM
So random question for railway people.
Does anyone know of any books relating to the history of the North Downs line specifically?
I’ve become particularly interested in the line I work’s history recently…
Does anyone know of any books relating to the history of the North Downs line specifically?
I’ve become particularly interested in the line I work’s history recently…
Leicester City FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Consider my ticket bought 😎
I’m going to my first Leicester game since January 10th 2024… nearly a whole year.
I CANNOT WAIT
Consider my ticket bought 😎
I’m going to my first Leicester game since January 10th 2024… nearly a whole year.
I CANNOT WAIT
December 12, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Leicester City FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Consider my ticket bought 😎
I’m going to my first Leicester game since January 10th 2024… nearly a whole year.
I CANNOT WAIT
Consider my ticket bought 😎
I’m going to my first Leicester game since January 10th 2024… nearly a whole year.
I CANNOT WAIT
Now that the 38 countries in Eurovision have been confirmed, here are my (semi) baseless predictions
WINNER 🤩 🇲🇹
2nd 🥈🇮🇹
3rd 🥉🇵🇹
26th 🇩🇰
Shock Qualifier 🇸🇮
Shock N/Q 🇦🇹
Switzerland Placing 🇨🇭11th
My country placing 🇬🇧13th
#Eurovision #Eurovision2025 #ESC
WINNER 🤩 🇲🇹
2nd 🥈🇮🇹
3rd 🥉🇵🇹
26th 🇩🇰
Shock Qualifier 🇸🇮
Shock N/Q 🇦🇹
Switzerland Placing 🇨🇭11th
My country placing 🇬🇧13th
#Eurovision #Eurovision2025 #ESC
December 12, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Now that the 38 countries in Eurovision have been confirmed, here are my (semi) baseless predictions
WINNER 🤩 🇲🇹
2nd 🥈🇮🇹
3rd 🥉🇵🇹
26th 🇩🇰
Shock Qualifier 🇸🇮
Shock N/Q 🇦🇹
Switzerland Placing 🇨🇭11th
My country placing 🇬🇧13th
#Eurovision #Eurovision2025 #ESC
WINNER 🤩 🇲🇹
2nd 🥈🇮🇹
3rd 🥉🇵🇹
26th 🇩🇰
Shock Qualifier 🇸🇮
Shock N/Q 🇦🇹
Switzerland Placing 🇨🇭11th
My country placing 🇬🇧13th
#Eurovision #Eurovision2025 #ESC
Reposted by Nathan
#OnThisDay 36 years ago at 08:10, three trains collided south of Clapham Junction resulting in the loss of 35 lives and almost 500 injuries. The cause was faulty signalling due to human error aggravated by overwork and poor training and supervision. Image: BBC
December 12, 2024 at 5:00 AM
#OnThisDay 36 years ago at 08:10, three trains collided south of Clapham Junction resulting in the loss of 35 lives and almost 500 injuries. The cause was faulty signalling due to human error aggravated by overwork and poor training and supervision. Image: BBC