Simon Barton
@simonbarton.bsky.social
Husband, father, blogger, millionaire playboy dressed as a flying rodent (one of these may not be true)
Still blogging at glasswalking-stick.blogspot.com
Still blogging at glasswalking-stick.blogspot.com
What is a song over 6 minutes long that's worth every minute, you ask?
This. Every time. Worth every *second* 🙏
This. Every time. Worth every *second* 🙏
December 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What is a song over 6 minutes long that's worth every minute, you ask?
This. Every time. Worth every *second* 🙏
This. Every time. Worth every *second* 🙏
"It's in the computaaaaa!"
December 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"It's in the computaaaaa!"
Our traditional Boxing Day walk at Slimbridge WWT yesterday. What a gorgeous day 🦢☀️🌞
December 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Our traditional Boxing Day walk at Slimbridge WWT yesterday. What a gorgeous day 🦢☀️🌞
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America is a rogue state.
Merry fucking Christmas.
Merry fucking Christmas.
Trump on Christmas: “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria.”
December 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
America is a rogue state.
Merry fucking Christmas.
Merry fucking Christmas.
I didn't have "getting the family to sing along to Up Your Bum by Peter & The Test Tube Babies" on my Christmas bingo card, yet here we are.
Merry Christmas everyone x
Merry Christmas everyone x
December 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I didn't have "getting the family to sing along to Up Your Bum by Peter & The Test Tube Babies" on my Christmas bingo card, yet here we are.
Merry Christmas everyone x
Merry Christmas everyone x
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Animal shelter said it was a house cat, but didn't specify which kind...
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Animal shelter said it was a house cat, but didn't specify which kind...
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
That's right - worship me, pitiful humans.
Anyone got any Dreamies?
Anyone got any Dreamies?
Lolly Willowes, come get your cat.
Mary Katherine Blackwood, come get your cat.
Most of my friends, come get your cat etc
Mary Katherine Blackwood, come get your cat.
Most of my friends, come get your cat etc
December 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM
That's right - worship me, pitiful humans.
Anyone got any Dreamies?
Anyone got any Dreamies?
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Happy Winter Solstice. The mists returned to Avalon as we celebrated the return of the light on the shortest day. Tomorrow daylight hours begin to lengthen. It was a beautiful morning on Glastonbury Tor.
December 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Happy Winter Solstice. The mists returned to Avalon as we celebrated the return of the light on the shortest day. Tomorrow daylight hours begin to lengthen. It was a beautiful morning on Glastonbury Tor.
The Beat Feat. Ranking Jnr bringing some positive vibes to the Gloucester Guildhall tonight 🎵
Although delayed by an hour due to technical problems, this was a cracking performance, well worth the wait 👏
Although delayed by an hour due to technical problems, this was a cracking performance, well worth the wait 👏
December 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Beat Feat. Ranking Jnr bringing some positive vibes to the Gloucester Guildhall tonight 🎵
Although delayed by an hour due to technical problems, this was a cracking performance, well worth the wait 👏
Although delayed by an hour due to technical problems, this was a cracking performance, well worth the wait 👏
We had to leave Whitby this morning, but we'll definitely be back ⛪️🦇⛵️💙
December 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We had to leave Whitby this morning, but we'll definitely be back ⛪️🦇⛵️💙
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Superman punching out Thor while referencing Rob Reiner’s directorial debut,, “This Is Spinal Tap”, with art by the late George Perez and writing by @kurtbusiek.bsky.social.
Comics don’t get more perfect than this.
#RIPRobReiner
Comics don’t get more perfect than this.
#RIPRobReiner
December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Superman punching out Thor while referencing Rob Reiner’s directorial debut,, “This Is Spinal Tap”, with art by the late George Perez and writing by @kurtbusiek.bsky.social.
Comics don’t get more perfect than this.
#RIPRobReiner
Comics don’t get more perfect than this.
#RIPRobReiner
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Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
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Good man. Neil Duncan-Jordan MP is to launch a private member’s bill in the new year to close loopholes that allow fox hunting to continue, including banning trail-hunting.
December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Good man. Neil Duncan-Jordan MP is to launch a private member’s bill in the new year to close loopholes that allow fox hunting to continue, including banning trail-hunting.
Please sign the petition to end peat sales. These amazing landscapes are crucial in the fight against climate change, and digging them up is an ecological crime. Link in post below.
December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Please sign the petition to end peat sales. These amazing landscapes are crucial in the fight against climate change, and digging them up is an ecological crime. Link in post below.
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In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
Carfax Abbey... I'm sorry, *Whitby Abbey* looking beautiful in the December sunlight ⛪️🦇🧛♂️
December 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Carfax Abbey... I'm sorry, *Whitby Abbey* looking beautiful in the December sunlight ⛪️🦇🧛♂️
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#70sTop30 Starts 1st January.
Well we’ve covered the 00s, 80s and 90s so my final decade challenge will be the 1970s starting in January. Glam, Prog, Rock, Disco, Pop, Soul, Electronic, Punk, Post-Punk, Reggae, New Wave… a decade stacked with multiple genres and incredible music.
Well we’ve covered the 00s, 80s and 90s so my final decade challenge will be the 1970s starting in January. Glam, Prog, Rock, Disco, Pop, Soul, Electronic, Punk, Post-Punk, Reggae, New Wave… a decade stacked with multiple genres and incredible music.
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#70sTop30 Starts 1st January.
Well we’ve covered the 00s, 80s and 90s so my final decade challenge will be the 1970s starting in January. Glam, Prog, Rock, Disco, Pop, Soul, Electronic, Punk, Post-Punk, Reggae, New Wave… a decade stacked with multiple genres and incredible music.
Well we’ve covered the 00s, 80s and 90s so my final decade challenge will be the 1970s starting in January. Glam, Prog, Rock, Disco, Pop, Soul, Electronic, Punk, Post-Punk, Reggae, New Wave… a decade stacked with multiple genres and incredible music.
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#Reverberations Starts 1st February
A month-long celebration of all things guitar. From 80s Indie and Alt-Rock, to Shoegaze, Grunge and beyond, right up to the present day. If you’re thinking My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Pixies, Cocteau Twins, Hüsker Du, Nirvana etc, this challenge could be for you.
A month-long celebration of all things guitar. From 80s Indie and Alt-Rock, to Shoegaze, Grunge and beyond, right up to the present day. If you’re thinking My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Pixies, Cocteau Twins, Hüsker Du, Nirvana etc, this challenge could be for you.
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#Reverberations Starts 1st February
A month-long celebration of all things guitar. From 80s Indie and Alt-Rock, to Shoegaze, Grunge and beyond, right up to the present day. If you’re thinking My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Pixies, Cocteau Twins, Hüsker Du, Nirvana etc, this challenge could be for you.
A month-long celebration of all things guitar. From 80s Indie and Alt-Rock, to Shoegaze, Grunge and beyond, right up to the present day. If you’re thinking My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Pixies, Cocteau Twins, Hüsker Du, Nirvana etc, this challenge could be for you.
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If you enjoy looking at insane photos that estate agents have used on property listings, check out my new account where I will be uploading the wildest pics from around the property sites 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@semidetachedreality on #Instagram 📸
#property #housing #photos
www.instagram.com/semidetached...
@semidetachedreality on #Instagram 📸
#property #housing #photos
www.instagram.com/semidetached...
October 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
If you enjoy looking at insane photos that estate agents have used on property listings, check out my new account where I will be uploading the wildest pics from around the property sites 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@semidetachedreality on #Instagram 📸
#property #housing #photos
www.instagram.com/semidetached...
@semidetachedreality on #Instagram 📸
#property #housing #photos
www.instagram.com/semidetached...
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forgot I made this and found it again today
December 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
forgot I made this and found it again today
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"Ooh, Copilot is down, does anyone have any advice?"
Yes! Think! With your brain! If you don't know something, research it and learn! Grow as a human! Communicate with people using *your* words!!!
Yes! Think! With your brain! If you don't know something, research it and learn! Grow as a human! Communicate with people using *your* words!!!
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
"Ooh, Copilot is down, does anyone have any advice?"
Yes! Think! With your brain! If you don't know something, research it and learn! Grow as a human! Communicate with people using *your* words!!!
Yes! Think! With your brain! If you don't know something, research it and learn! Grow as a human! Communicate with people using *your* words!!!
"Can't complain, mustn't grumble / Help yourself to another piece of apple crumble" - ABC (1983)
Tower of London closes after apple crumble thrown on crown jewels display
Tower of London closes after apple crumble thrown on crown jewels display
Four people arrested after apparent protest against UK inequality claimed by civil-resistance group Take Back Power
The Tower of London has been closed to visitors on a busy Saturday after food was thrown at a display case containing the crown jewels in an apparent protest against inequality in the UK.
Four people were arrested after the action, which was claimed by Take Back Power – a self-described new non-violent civil-resistance group. It said custard and apple crumble was flung at the case, which contained the imperial state crown. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"Can't complain, mustn't grumble / Help yourself to another piece of apple crumble" - ABC (1983)