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Brendan Richards (from the passport of the same name)
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Hobby photographer, traveller, amateur theatre composer, trivia buff, all-round good guy.
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May 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Julia Parsons, a U.S. Navy code breaker during World War II who was among the last survivors of a top-secret team of women that unscrambled messages to and from German U-boats, has died at 104.
Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104
Soon after her officer training in Washington, she was recruited to a classified code-breaking team. She kept her work secret for decades, even from her family.
www.nytimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
So this happened last week (and I think I gave @nonstoptom.bsky.social a run for his money!).

It was worth it 🙂

#HardQuiz #ThanksForPlayingHard #STUFFTHEJAMSPOON #MontyPython
March 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Tony Slattery, 1959-2025.

Forever one of the true greats of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?".

#TonySlattery #WhoseLineIsItAnyway #WhoseLine #WLIIA #comedy #Improv
January 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The magic of a Christmas cruise holiday.

#cruise #Christmas #RoyalPrincess
December 22, 2024 at 1:19 AM
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Learning from the masters.
December 17, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Still here, just busy with everything in life.
December 6, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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Word of the day is ‘quafftide’ (16th century): the season for drinking. Also a pithy way of declaring that it’s time to relax.

Works for hydropots (water drinkers) just as well.
December 6, 2024 at 6:23 PM
🎶 You can get anything you want,
At Alice's restaurant. (Excepting Alice!)

#Thanksgiving (although not observed in Australia) #AlicesRestaurant #ArloGuthrie
November 27, 2024 at 11:05 PM
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Word of the day is ‘sequaciousness’ (16th century): the slavish and reckless following of another person in matters of thought or opinion.
November 26, 2024 at 11:16 AM
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Word of the day is ‘hibernacle’ (18th century): a hibernating animal’s winter retreat.

I believe it works on a human level too.
November 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.

(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
November 24, 2024 at 10:47 AM
When a full-on busy year warrants a week's holiday away.

Taken at Tuross Head (on New South Wales's South Coast).

#beach #selfie #rage
November 23, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Coila twilight.

#TurossHead #Coila #CoilaBarBeach #CoilaBeach #SouthCoast #Beach #beachphotography #night #dusk #twilight

#MyNikonLife
Body: #NikonD5600 (#D5600)
Lens: AF-P #Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G
Focal length: 22mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: F25
Shutter: 20s
November 22, 2024 at 11:51 AM
(Satire)
November 22, 2024 at 4:26 AM
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Look! It’s the Australian Fast Bowler!
November 22, 2024 at 12:11 AM
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Word of the day is ‘quiddler’ (19th century): one who pays great attention to trivial matters as a way of avoiding the important ones.
November 21, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Rare chance to relax this week and brush up on my #Nikon skills.

#beachphotography #D5600 #beach
November 19, 2024 at 5:00 AM
"If you see this, post your favourite Pokémon."

Squirtle Sqaud forever!
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Mike Tyson couldn't take an earful this time

#boxing #MikeTyson #miketysonjakepaul
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Just one of many photos I've taken around the city of Sydney - taking a great photo is one thing, but taking your time to know your camera is another.

(Photo taken at Lavender Bay, April 2024)

#Sydney #LavenderBay #LunaPark #SydneyHarbourBridge #D5600
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
First thing @bsky.app asks - "What's up?"

Plenty of clouds 🌥
You're welcome. 😎
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
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Eastern Bluebird

Delicate beauty is all around us. Don't miss the moment of wonder...
November 14, 2024 at 12:22 PM