Some Bloke in a Hat
@someblokeinahat.bsky.social
Strange old bugger.
Friend to El-ahrairah. The kind of bloke who'll hold up traffic to rescue a bird.
Friend to El-ahrairah. The kind of bloke who'll hold up traffic to rescue a bird.
Pinned
'Bluesky: not so much a social media site, more a facial tick'.
Why, colour me surprised, Bonny lad.
🧵TL;DR the biggest AI companies and the New York Times are destroying history and accountability at the same time. www.techdirt.com/2026/02/17/p...
Preserving The Web Is Not The Problem. Losing It Is.
Recent reporting by Nieman Lab describes how some major news organizations—including The Guardian, The New York Times, and Reddit—are limiting or blocking access to their content in the Internet Ar…
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February 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Why, colour me surprised, Bonny lad.
It really is a fundamentally stupid society we live in.
February 19, 2026 at 6:36 PM
It really is a fundamentally stupid society we live in.
And thinking about it, this is where the germ of Nigel Farage's power* lies. Remembering the past and remembering wrong.
*such as it is.
*such as it is.
Back when I was reading ladybird books, this life was as far from mine as possible, our back garden was a yard originally intended for washing clothes.
But there's still a huge sense of nostalgia.
But there's still a huge sense of nostalgia.
Other work by the Ladybird artists
‘February’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt 1958
‘February’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt 1958
February 19, 2026 at 6:34 PM
And thinking about it, this is where the germ of Nigel Farage's power* lies. Remembering the past and remembering wrong.
*such as it is.
*such as it is.
Back when I was reading ladybird books, this life was as far from mine as possible, our back garden was a yard originally intended for washing clothes.
But there's still a huge sense of nostalgia.
But there's still a huge sense of nostalgia.
Other work by the Ladybird artists
‘February’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt 1958
‘February’
Artist: Ronald Lampitt 1958
February 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Back when I was reading ladybird books, this life was as far from mine as possible, our back garden was a yard originally intended for washing clothes.
But there's still a huge sense of nostalgia.
But there's still a huge sense of nostalgia.
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The beer garden's defences are holding. For now.
February 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The beer garden's defences are holding. For now.
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This is Grayson. He has never worked a day in his life, but that doesn't mean he can't sleep like he does. 12/10 (TT: ohgraysono)
February 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This is Grayson. He has never worked a day in his life, but that doesn't mean he can't sleep like he does. 12/10 (TT: ohgraysono)
🎵🎵🎵 Tonight I'm going to party like it's 1979 🎵🎵
February 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
🎵🎵🎵 Tonight I'm going to party like it's 1979 🎵🎵
Also: many birds buggering about.
Today I have been mostly finishing lopping the willow, changing a bulb in the outdoor light, and planting on the tiny acorn I sprouted in a jar.
I've also cleared the gravel border of weeds, which I've never achieved before.
It doesn't sound like much, but it makes me happy.
I've also cleared the gravel border of weeds, which I've never achieved before.
It doesn't sound like much, but it makes me happy.
February 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Also: many birds buggering about.
Today I have been mostly finishing lopping the willow, changing a bulb in the outdoor light, and planting on the tiny acorn I sprouted in a jar.
I've also cleared the gravel border of weeds, which I've never achieved before.
It doesn't sound like much, but it makes me happy.
I've also cleared the gravel border of weeds, which I've never achieved before.
It doesn't sound like much, but it makes me happy.
February 19, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Today I have been mostly finishing lopping the willow, changing a bulb in the outdoor light, and planting on the tiny acorn I sprouted in a jar.
I've also cleared the gravel border of weeds, which I've never achieved before.
It doesn't sound like much, but it makes me happy.
I've also cleared the gravel border of weeds, which I've never achieved before.
It doesn't sound like much, but it makes me happy.
This is a CAT checkpoint. Show me the most recent cat image on your phone
No idea. He lives at the garden centre.
No idea. He lives at the garden centre.
February 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
This is a CAT checkpoint. Show me the most recent cat image on your phone
No idea. He lives at the garden centre.
No idea. He lives at the garden centre.
JesusfuckingChrist
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Smiling' fossil discovered in Northumberland
The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
JesusfuckingChrist
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This one's quite good. I'll allow this one.
Oh, the grand old duke of york
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February 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM
This one's quite good. I'll allow this one.
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Steve is having a nice relaxing bath.
February 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Steve is having a nice relaxing bath.
(Then again, no)
February 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
(Then again, no)
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#InvertebrateShitposting as per @joabaldwin.com's request
February 19, 2026 at 7:20 AM
#InvertebrateShitposting as per @joabaldwin.com's request
That's enough social media for me today, I think.
February 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
That's enough social media for me today, I think.
Followers may be interested to know I am now listing a variety of lovely first stones on EBay, from *only* £25.00!!!
Perfect for hurling at soft or easy targets, get yours now!
Perfect for hurling at soft or easy targets, get yours now!
February 19, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Followers may be interested to know I am now listing a variety of lovely first stones on EBay, from *only* £25.00!!!
Perfect for hurling at soft or easy targets, get yours now!
Perfect for hurling at soft or easy targets, get yours now!
Christ, it's like the ghost of Swift has risen from the grave and got a social media account.
Breaking news: BBC Royal Correspondent shocked at having to report on some real news for a change.
February 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Christ, it's like the ghost of Swift has risen from the grave and got a social media account.
This Men's Sprint thing looks like an attempt to turn going up the shop into a sport.
February 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
This Men's Sprint thing looks like an attempt to turn going up the shop into a sport.
Surprise yellow label fishing trip up the Spar made driving 8 miles for a blood test a bit more worthwhile I suppose.
February 19, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Surprise yellow label fishing trip up the Spar made driving 8 miles for a blood test a bit more worthwhile I suppose.
Look at you lot, like seagulls fighting over a six month old chip.
February 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Look at you lot, like seagulls fighting over a six month old chip.
On other news, there's a bloke on the Olympics looks like James Cromwell in the 1960's.
#BreakingNews
#BreakingNews
February 19, 2026 at 10:43 AM
On other news, there's a bloke on the Olympics looks like James Cromwell in the 1960's.
#BreakingNews
#BreakingNews
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Must be weird, bunch of lads with your brothers initials on their hats dragging you away to prison.
February 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Must be weird, bunch of lads with your brothers initials on their hats dragging you away to prison.