The City Road
@thecityroad.bsky.social
Run Leader, Rubbish Orienteer, Technical Stuff - I have approximate knowledge of many things. SE19.
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A very Happy 15th of March to one and all.
March 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A very Happy 15th of March to one and all.
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It's that time of year when Triffids start springing up, so please carry your anti-triffid gun at all times.
March 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's that time of year when Triffids start springing up, so please carry your anti-triffid gun at all times.
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Someone clever did this to a lamppost on Coverdale road and now I am disappointed that every lamppost doesn’t have one
March 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Someone clever did this to a lamppost on Coverdale road and now I am disappointed that every lamppost doesn’t have one
Went to bed in a Beastie Boys T-Shirt but found myself waking up before I get to sleep cos I be rocking this party eight days a week...
Slept in a Blur t shirt and was rudely awakened by the dustmen
Slept in an REM T Shirt and needed to be called till I'd wake up (called till I'd wake up) called till I'd wake up
March 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Went to bed in a Beastie Boys T-Shirt but found myself waking up before I get to sleep cos I be rocking this party eight days a week...
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To be fair, the citrus ones are also about sex and/or hobbits.
February 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
To be fair, the citrus ones are also about sex and/or hobbits.
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Due to the layoffs I am afraid that we have had to take over the running of the US National Parks.
We are updating the park regulations but for now the most important thing people can do before visiting a national park is to marinade themselves for 12 hours in olive oil, lime juice & garlic.
We are updating the park regulations but for now the most important thing people can do before visiting a national park is to marinade themselves for 12 hours in olive oil, lime juice & garlic.
February 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Due to the layoffs I am afraid that we have had to take over the running of the US National Parks.
We are updating the park regulations but for now the most important thing people can do before visiting a national park is to marinade themselves for 12 hours in olive oil, lime juice & garlic.
We are updating the park regulations but for now the most important thing people can do before visiting a national park is to marinade themselves for 12 hours in olive oil, lime juice & garlic.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Owls tend to "hunker" on branches with feather-covered legs bent at the reversed "knee", giving the impression of a 'short' animal.
They do this to maintain their "quick launch" capability, using thigh & leg muscles to propel into the air where wings can provide more lift and rapid ascent/descent.
They do this to maintain their "quick launch" capability, using thigh & leg muscles to propel into the air where wings can provide more lift and rapid ascent/descent.
February 11, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Owls tend to "hunker" on branches with feather-covered legs bent at the reversed "knee", giving the impression of a 'short' animal.
They do this to maintain their "quick launch" capability, using thigh & leg muscles to propel into the air where wings can provide more lift and rapid ascent/descent.
They do this to maintain their "quick launch" capability, using thigh & leg muscles to propel into the air where wings can provide more lift and rapid ascent/descent.
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The steward told us that at the launch party for the Ravilious family, there was one lady reluctant to leave at the end, transfixed by this painting of a cat. Eventually she explained: 'This used to hang above my bed when I was a child. It rather scared me!'
February 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The steward told us that at the launch party for the Ravilious family, there was one lady reluctant to leave at the end, transfixed by this painting of a cat. Eventually she explained: 'This used to hang above my bed when I was a child. It rather scared me!'
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why does this look like the behind the scenes of the trolley problem
January 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
why does this look like the behind the scenes of the trolley problem
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John Prescott’s coffin has arrived at Hull Minster for his funeral. Appropriately, the hearse was a Jag, as is the family’s car.
A knowing wink you suspect. Two Jags to the end.
A knowing wink you suspect. Two Jags to the end.
January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
John Prescott’s coffin has arrived at Hull Minster for his funeral. Appropriately, the hearse was a Jag, as is the family’s car.
A knowing wink you suspect. Two Jags to the end.
A knowing wink you suspect. Two Jags to the end.
#orienteering at Hadleigh Castle Park yesterday, courtesy of HAVOC - Green course in 70 mins felt like hard fun, very hilly and windy. #running
January 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#orienteering at Hadleigh Castle Park yesterday, courtesy of HAVOC - Green course in 70 mins felt like hard fun, very hilly and windy. #running
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For anyone about to refer to the storm, this is the old style of cargo ship hatch for which battens are required to secure it for sea (regardless of storms). Battens secure the canvas over the hatchboards and are themselves held in place by wedges hammered in behind the cleats.
#BattenDownTheHatches
#BattenDownTheHatches
January 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For anyone about to refer to the storm, this is the old style of cargo ship hatch for which battens are required to secure it for sea (regardless of storms). Battens secure the canvas over the hatchboards and are themselves held in place by wedges hammered in behind the cleats.
#BattenDownTheHatches
#BattenDownTheHatches
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Who will rid me of this -
January 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Who will rid me of this -
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"What happened?"
"I’m stuck. It's so embarrassing."
“I guess things went... a-rye?”
“Please do shut up.”
"You should get out of the sun."
"Why?"
"Otherwise, you'll be toast."
"You're an asshole, Charlie."
“You’re right, you deserve butter.”
"I’m stuck. It's so embarrassing."
“I guess things went... a-rye?”
“Please do shut up.”
"You should get out of the sun."
"Why?"
"Otherwise, you'll be toast."
"You're an asshole, Charlie."
“You’re right, you deserve butter.”
January 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"What happened?"
"I’m stuck. It's so embarrassing."
“I guess things went... a-rye?”
“Please do shut up.”
"You should get out of the sun."
"Why?"
"Otherwise, you'll be toast."
"You're an asshole, Charlie."
“You’re right, you deserve butter.”
"I’m stuck. It's so embarrassing."
“I guess things went... a-rye?”
“Please do shut up.”
"You should get out of the sun."
"Why?"
"Otherwise, you'll be toast."
"You're an asshole, Charlie."
“You’re right, you deserve butter.”
The Evolution of Desire
January 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Evolution of Desire
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Balham Street-O this evening with SLOW, had a great time racing around the streets of South LDN. Think I got to 370 points, not sure yet if I had any penalties though! #orienteering #running
January 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Balham Street-O this evening with SLOW, had a great time racing around the streets of South LDN. Think I got to 370 points, not sure yet if I had any penalties though! #orienteering #running
Epping Forest Orienteering, CHIG Mitre Blue Course - toughest so far, but really enjoyed the longer distance, despite a broken thumb compass full of bubbles! #running
#orienteering
#orienteering
January 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Epping Forest Orienteering, CHIG Mitre Blue Course - toughest so far, but really enjoyed the longer distance, despite a broken thumb compass full of bubbles! #running
#orienteering
#orienteering
Surrey League Cross County, beautful bright lunchtime on Oxshott Heath. #Running for Vets AC in Division 4. Made it to the start line with 3 mins to spare, which got the heart rate up a little!
January 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Surrey League Cross County, beautful bright lunchtime on Oxshott Heath. #Running for Vets AC in Division 4. Made it to the start line with 3 mins to spare, which got the heart rate up a little!