Tynemouth Canary
@rogerduruttiic838.bsky.social
Interested in history, esp 20th century, more especially Second World War. Independent Company Member (IC#838), mediocre and injured athlete, NCFC fan, woeful guitarist, cat-dad, listens to too many pasty, pale '80s indie bands, buys too many books.
Eric has a new bed. I think he approves.
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Eric has a new bed. I think he approves.
Feels like the kind of day to play through the entire Aztec Camera catalogue. Let's start here.
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Feels like the kind of day to play through the entire Aztec Camera catalogue. Let's start here.
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"Hush, Horatio. Did you not hear the Dark Lord's call? Go now and summon the others, for it is the time of The Reaping. Soon we shall be bathing in the blood of our enemies."
"I don't know, Max. I'm pretty sure that was just a can opener."
"I don't know, Max. I'm pretty sure that was just a can opener."
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Hush, Horatio. Did you not hear the Dark Lord's call? Go now and summon the others, for it is the time of The Reaping. Soon we shall be bathing in the blood of our enemies."
"I don't know, Max. I'm pretty sure that was just a can opener."
"I don't know, Max. I'm pretty sure that was just a can opener."
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Fun (or not so fun) fact - the author of the “BBC bias” memo is a lobbyist for the American Pharmaceutical Group.
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Fun (or not so fun) fact - the author of the “BBC bias” memo is a lobbyist for the American Pharmaceutical Group.
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
Excellent night hearing Mike Joyce talking about his life, and time in The Smiths, at Wylam Brewery.
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Excellent night hearing Mike Joyce talking about his life, and time in The Smiths, at Wylam Brewery.
I just read this, and would definitely recommend it. Sometimes, on finishing a book, one can feel bereft at being chucked out of that world (even if that world is unappealing, like the early '70s. I was there, and it wasn't great). Anyway, this was one of those books; 'WTF am I gonna do now?'
As we're WELL into spooky season now, might I take this chance to once again recommend my 1970s-set ghost story The Apparition Phase, which first came out in 2020. As I always say, if you like ghosts, chances are you'll like this. Whoooo! etc.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-app...
www.waterstones.com/book/the-app...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I just read this, and would definitely recommend it. Sometimes, on finishing a book, one can feel bereft at being chucked out of that world (even if that world is unappealing, like the early '70s. I was there, and it wasn't great). Anyway, this was one of those books; 'WTF am I gonna do now?'
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“It is also November. The noons are more laconic and the sundowns sterner...November always seemed to me the Norway of the year.”
-Emily Dickinson, letter to Elizabeth Holland (Nov 1865)
#everynightapoem #november
-Emily Dickinson, letter to Elizabeth Holland (Nov 1865)
#everynightapoem #november
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
“It is also November. The noons are more laconic and the sundowns sterner...November always seemed to me the Norway of the year.”
-Emily Dickinson, letter to Elizabeth Holland (Nov 1865)
#everynightapoem #november
-Emily Dickinson, letter to Elizabeth Holland (Nov 1865)
#everynightapoem #november
Dean Village, Edinburgh. A most enjoyable stroll.
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Dean Village, Edinburgh. A most enjoyable stroll.
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It's Monday again and today I'm reading Hagtale by Sally O'Reilly
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
It's Monday again and today I'm reading Hagtale by Sally O'Reilly
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
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Follow
Mr Apollo
Mr Apollo
HOW I LONG TO HUG YOU WITH MY NEW HUGE MUSCLES.
October 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Follow
Mr Apollo
Mr Apollo
Happisburgh
What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?
October 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Happisburgh
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
Edwyn Collins at the Boiler Shop, Newcastle. Farewell tour. No photos, as I was busy enjoying the gig. Superb, as always. Great songs, great singer. Lots of smiles on lots of faces.
October 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Edwyn Collins at the Boiler Shop, Newcastle. Farewell tour. No photos, as I was busy enjoying the gig. Superb, as always. Great songs, great singer. Lots of smiles on lots of faces.
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As ALL our senior military leaders meet with our Secretary of War today...just a reminder that THIS is the guy in charge of the most powerful military on the planet.
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As ALL our senior military leaders meet with our Secretary of War today...just a reminder that THIS is the guy in charge of the most powerful military on the planet.
If you see this picture, post a random image from your device.
September 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
If you see this picture, post a random image from your device.
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ICE attempted
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
September 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
ICE attempted
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
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8 book recs for Hobbits to celebrate #hobbitday and the first day of Fall 🍃 My reasons for picking these books is available in the alt text
September 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
8 book recs for Hobbits to celebrate #hobbitday and the first day of Fall 🍃 My reasons for picking these books is available in the alt text
A happy find in Durham today. Been looking out for this ('First Light', by Geoffrey Wellum)
#HistoryBookChat
#HistoryBookChat
September 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A happy find in Durham today. Been looking out for this ('First Light', by Geoffrey Wellum)
#HistoryBookChat
#HistoryBookChat
Someone said on the radio earlier that Henry I initially defined a yard as the distance from his nose to the tip of his outstretched thumb. You'd think he'd get sick of it pretty quick. 'Your Majesty, you're needed to measure a field.'
'Whereabouts.' 'Northumberland.'
'FFS!'
'Whereabouts.' 'Northumberland.'
'FFS!'
September 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Someone said on the radio earlier that Henry I initially defined a yard as the distance from his nose to the tip of his outstretched thumb. You'd think he'd get sick of it pretty quick. 'Your Majesty, you're needed to measure a field.'
'Whereabouts.' 'Northumberland.'
'FFS!'
'Whereabouts.' 'Northumberland.'
'FFS!'
Heading South for We Have Ways Fest 5. 3 days of war waffle from people much more clever than me, plus some military hardware and perhaps the odd beer.
September 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Heading South for We Have Ways Fest 5. 3 days of war waffle from people much more clever than me, plus some military hardware and perhaps the odd beer.
I was giving Eric treats. Then I stopped. Getting the stink-eye now.
August 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I was giving Eric treats. Then I stopped. Getting the stink-eye now.
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Letter of the day (in the Times)
August 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Letter of the day (in the Times)
20-day TBR book challenge. Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf (shelves), list, stack, e-list, library hold—wherever! One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 4/20
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 4/20
July 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
20-day TBR book challenge. Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf (shelves), list, stack, e-list, library hold—wherever! One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 4/20
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 4/20
20-day TBR book challenge. Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf (shelves), list, stack, e-list, library hold—wherever! One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 3/20
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 3/20
July 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
20-day TBR book challenge. Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf (shelves), list, stack, e-list, library hold—wherever! One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 3/20
No explanations, no expectations, just covers!
#BookSky #20TBRbookchallenge 3/20