Rick Garner
rickgarner.bsky.social
Rick Garner
@rickgarner.bsky.social
Software architect at BrightHR. Microsoft MVP. Runs DotNetNorth meetup for Microsofties in Manchester, UK. Likes whisky and cider, meteors and thunderstorms. Hats too. Ex-theatre spark & tub thumper. Hearing broken, aids fitted.
Carol D KLAXON #forgotten80s
November 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Reverb to 11 Captain! #forgotten80s
November 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
That Shooting Party track was rather good #forgotten80s
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I have a colleague called Kurtis with a K #forgotten80s
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Well this is a funky little number #forgotten80s
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The drummer on thst Mr Mister track is the same man who played drums on the Rembrandt's song that becMe the theme for Friends #forgotten80s
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Arrives just on-time with a note for last week's #forgotten80s. Was out at a gig to watch Billy Cobham...
November 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Looks like I'll need to pour another dram to get me through this TEOH #forgotten80s
October 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Dennis and Denise - awesome combo #forgotten80s
October 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Visage is such an Ultravox song... And that's no bad thing at all #forgotten80s
October 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Aurora forecast is showing Red for this evening, if you're somewhere in the UK with clear skies
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Whoever thought of putting Arif, Green and Chaka in a studio together was a bloody genius #forgotten80s
October 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It's bass lines like this that made me pick up a guitar #forgotten80s
October 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Pretentious cacophonous riot from the Arcadia chaps, bloody love it #forgotten80s
October 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
But, prey, what IS a Shalamar? #forgotten80s
October 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Moar filwf on #forgotten80s
October 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Only a heathen monster would consider cheese an appropriate ingredient in a sausage sandwich #forgotten80s
October 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Reposted by Rick Garner
🎨 Meditations on Code As Art

This month, explore the artistic side of programming! Discover how developers imprint themselves on their work through history, from elegant patterns to deliberate artistic expression.

🗣️ @davidwhitney.co.uk
📍 Betfred, Manchester
🕕 Tue 14th Oct 18:00
October 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Well, I declare tonight's #forgotten80s a vintage edition. Supremely excellent. Nice work @matthewjrudd.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
cripes, Propaganda were good #forgotten80s
October 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I don't remember this The 1927 tune, but I like #forgotten80s
October 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Unmistakable squelchy sounds means it's Rip It Up... I hope to god...
#forgotten80s
October 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Hallnotes #forgotton80s
October 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The mix on Genesis' Tonightx3 is odd, the slightly annoying keyboard is high compared to the exquisite tubs far at the back. still love it tho. #forgotten80s
October 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Reposted by Rick Garner
In memoriam...
October 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM