Bill Heywood
@billheywood.bsky.social
I like Stork margarine because I’ve only got one leg 😀
I have to confess I love the iX. Yes it’s buck toothed and too expensive, but it’s a great car
If Ford had any sense they would launch an electric Fiesta inspired by the XR2
Renault has shown how to do this with the R5
If Ford had any sense they would launch an electric Fiesta inspired by the XR2
Renault has shown how to do this with the R5
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I have to confess I love the iX. Yes it’s buck toothed and too expensive, but it’s a great car
If Ford had any sense they would launch an electric Fiesta inspired by the XR2
Renault has shown how to do this with the R5
If Ford had any sense they would launch an electric Fiesta inspired by the XR2
Renault has shown how to do this with the R5
Tidal power is great in theory, but under the sea is just such a harsh environment. Let’s see if anyone cracks it
Yes, failing to upgrade the grid in good time was a mistake
We already have lots of inter-connectors and electricity goes in both directions
Yes, failing to upgrade the grid in good time was a mistake
We already have lots of inter-connectors and electricity goes in both directions
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tidal power is great in theory, but under the sea is just such a harsh environment. Let’s see if anyone cracks it
Yes, failing to upgrade the grid in good time was a mistake
We already have lots of inter-connectors and electricity goes in both directions
Yes, failing to upgrade the grid in good time was a mistake
We already have lots of inter-connectors and electricity goes in both directions
They do, and pay goes up a lot less
Headteacher pay starts at £58,569, what do consultants get paid?
Headteacher pay starts at £58,569, what do consultants get paid?
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
They do, and pay goes up a lot less
Headteacher pay starts at £58,569, what do consultants get paid?
Headteacher pay starts at £58,569, what do consultants get paid?
They have completed their medical degrees and become doctors, that is true. They are still in training in those foundation years
They also get paid extra for nights, weekends and on call. So no resident doctor is actually taking home the basic rate
They also get paid extra for nights, weekends and on call. So no resident doctor is actually taking home the basic rate
November 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
They have completed their medical degrees and become doctors, that is true. They are still in training in those foundation years
They also get paid extra for nights, weekends and on call. So no resident doctor is actually taking home the basic rate
They also get paid extra for nights, weekends and on call. So no resident doctor is actually taking home the basic rate
Bravo to the Republic of Ireland 👏
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Bravo to the Republic of Ireland 👏
Because at that pay scale they are still a doctor in 1st year training
You are not talking about experienced specialists
You are not talking about experienced specialists
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Because at that pay scale they are still a doctor in 1st year training
You are not talking about experienced specialists
You are not talking about experienced specialists
Assume you couldn’t resist
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Assume you couldn’t resist
A fun night at the theatre
Moulin Rouge was great 😀
Moulin Rouge was great 😀
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A fun night at the theatre
Moulin Rouge was great 😀
Moulin Rouge was great 😀
It's thoroughly miserable weather in the W Midlands today, grey and raining
Really not great for solar, but I'm still generating enough to run the house *and* trickle charge the batteries
Really not great for solar, but I'm still generating enough to run the house *and* trickle charge the batteries
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It's thoroughly miserable weather in the W Midlands today, grey and raining
Really not great for solar, but I'm still generating enough to run the house *and* trickle charge the batteries
Really not great for solar, but I'm still generating enough to run the house *and* trickle charge the batteries
The UK is currently 59.4% powered by wind 😀
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The UK is currently 59.4% powered by wind 😀
Audiences struggled to work out how Sgt Ernie Nocker of Fort Zuassantneuf, Ageria ended up as Sergeant Ernest Bilko of Fort Baxter, Kansas
November 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Audiences struggled to work out how Sgt Ernie Nocker of Fort Zuassantneuf, Ageria ended up as Sergeant Ernest Bilko of Fort Baxter, Kansas
The Bonne Maman hazelnut chocolate spread is nice and has no palm oil
November 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The Bonne Maman hazelnut chocolate spread is nice and has no palm oil
6x6 Feather edge board from B&Q £60
6x3 Sold as seen slight second solar panels from Midsummer Wholesale £28
So yes, you can get solar panels cheaper than a *decent* fence panel
6x3 Sold as seen slight second solar panels from Midsummer Wholesale £28
So yes, you can get solar panels cheaper than a *decent* fence panel
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
6x6 Feather edge board from B&Q £60
6x3 Sold as seen slight second solar panels from Midsummer Wholesale £28
So yes, you can get solar panels cheaper than a *decent* fence panel
6x3 Sold as seen slight second solar panels from Midsummer Wholesale £28
So yes, you can get solar panels cheaper than a *decent* fence panel
Great call, it was epically bad 😃
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Great call, it was epically bad 😃
Stood from Marylebone to Moor Street recently on a late train
It wasn't a lot of fun. This was out of it, bit envious 😂
It wasn't a lot of fun. This was out of it, bit envious 😂
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Stood from Marylebone to Moor Street recently on a late train
It wasn't a lot of fun. This was out of it, bit envious 😂
It wasn't a lot of fun. This was out of it, bit envious 😂
Can you do this chart but by groups, not brands?
I think it would give a clearer impression of who is doing the most to sell BEVs
I know there is the pie chart, but it's not as easy to see
I think it would give a clearer impression of who is doing the most to sell BEVs
I know there is the pie chart, but it's not as easy to see
November 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Can you do this chart but by groups, not brands?
I think it would give a clearer impression of who is doing the most to sell BEVs
I know there is the pie chart, but it's not as easy to see
I think it would give a clearer impression of who is doing the most to sell BEVs
I know there is the pie chart, but it's not as easy to see
The graphic suggests UK BEV share is 10%
Think is should be 23%
Think is should be 23%
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The graphic suggests UK BEV share is 10%
Think is should be 23%
Think is should be 23%
This one was a real hail Mary
28 options apparently, just guessed lucky
That's 50 twos 😃
Wordle 1,602 2/6
⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
28 options apparently, just guessed lucky
That's 50 twos 😃
Wordle 1,602 2/6
⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This one was a real hail Mary
28 options apparently, just guessed lucky
That's 50 twos 😃
Wordle 1,602 2/6
⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
28 options apparently, just guessed lucky
That's 50 twos 😃
Wordle 1,602 2/6
⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
I'm extrapolating
Ford's BEV sales were up by 132% YoY and that's not people rushing to buy the Crapri 😆
The Puma Gen-E qualifies for £3500 in Electric Car Grant and Ford will install a car charger for free. They now have something people want
www.whichev.net/2025/11/05/o...
Ford's BEV sales were up by 132% YoY and that's not people rushing to buy the Crapri 😆
The Puma Gen-E qualifies for £3500 in Electric Car Grant and Ford will install a car charger for free. They now have something people want
www.whichev.net/2025/11/05/o...
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I'm extrapolating
Ford's BEV sales were up by 132% YoY and that's not people rushing to buy the Crapri 😆
The Puma Gen-E qualifies for £3500 in Electric Car Grant and Ford will install a car charger for free. They now have something people want
www.whichev.net/2025/11/05/o...
Ford's BEV sales were up by 132% YoY and that's not people rushing to buy the Crapri 😆
The Puma Gen-E qualifies for £3500 in Electric Car Grant and Ford will install a car charger for free. They now have something people want
www.whichev.net/2025/11/05/o...
To the American right wingers commenting on violent crime in the UK - you have had 374 mass shootings in 2025, 366 people have been killed and 1668 injured
The UK is a safe place
The UK is a safe place
November 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
To the American right wingers commenting on violent crime in the UK - you have had 374 mass shootings in 2025, 366 people have been killed and 1668 injured
The UK is a safe place
The UK is a safe place
Meanwhile the USA has clocked up 374 mass shootings in 2025
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Meanwhile the USA has clocked up 374 mass shootings in 2025
But there isn't even 1 train an hour to Birmingham International. With more capacity into New Street there could potentially be another 8 direct trains & that will link to HS2 trains on to London
November 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
But there isn't even 1 train an hour to Birmingham International. With more capacity into New Street there could potentially be another 8 direct trains & that will link to HS2 trains on to London
Beloved grandmother Nell Mangel?
November 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Beloved grandmother Nell Mangel?
Not sure you read my reference closely enough
November 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Not sure you read my reference closely enough
You’re right, the Greeks got there first, but then didn’t they always?
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
You’re right, the Greeks got there first, but then didn’t they always?