Colin Boyle
@colin-boyle.bsky.social
Renewable systems design engineer from Ullapool. Chairman of RBLS Lochbroom Branch. Member of Rotary Club of Ullapool. Hobbies gaming, films, photography and complaining about delivery prices.
First year helping build the Ullapool Christmas Creel Tree, didn't think I'd be on the front page of The Herald.
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
First year helping build the Ullapool Christmas Creel Tree, didn't think I'd be on the front page of The Herald.
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The staff at Stromness Library are getting all set for #Christmas with this brilliantly snowy Spot's Magical Christmas window which was painted by Stephanie. ❄️🌨🎿🐕
#LoveLibraries #Christmas 🎄❤️
#LoveLibraries #Christmas 🎄❤️
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The staff at Stromness Library are getting all set for #Christmas with this brilliantly snowy Spot's Magical Christmas window which was painted by Stephanie. ❄️🌨🎿🐕
#LoveLibraries #Christmas 🎄❤️
#LoveLibraries #Christmas 🎄❤️
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If you read this thread (and do) you will want to read @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social's "The Facemaker", about the visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of WWI's injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era of plastic surgery. Buy/order at your local independent bookstore.
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you read this thread (and do) you will want to read @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social's "The Facemaker", about the visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of WWI's injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era of plastic surgery. Buy/order at your local independent bookstore.
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Available now: An Odious Campaign: the Ross & Cromarty be-election 1936
One of the most controversial and vituperative by-elections in British history fought by 2 sons of Prime Ministers, amid snow, car crashes, hospitalisation, the King's death, rampaging deer and much more
tinyurl.com/1936RossC
One of the most controversial and vituperative by-elections in British history fought by 2 sons of Prime Ministers, amid snow, car crashes, hospitalisation, the King's death, rampaging deer and much more
tinyurl.com/1936RossC
‘An Odious Campaign’: The Ross and Cromarty By-Election of 1936
When former Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and his son Malcolm lost their seats in the 1935 General Election, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin wanted both men returned to Parliament quickly. The see…
tinyurl.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Available now: An Odious Campaign: the Ross & Cromarty be-election 1936
One of the most controversial and vituperative by-elections in British history fought by 2 sons of Prime Ministers, amid snow, car crashes, hospitalisation, the King's death, rampaging deer and much more
tinyurl.com/1936RossC
One of the most controversial and vituperative by-elections in British history fought by 2 sons of Prime Ministers, amid snow, car crashes, hospitalisation, the King's death, rampaging deer and much more
tinyurl.com/1936RossC
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Mechanic takes the phone. Hangs up a couple "uh-huh"s later to report "I am now a licensed Ryder mechanic". Some time thereafter the mystery part is delivered and installed and we move without further incident.
Over the next 40+ years Bill & his wife Diane are like a 2nd set of parents. They
Over the next 40+ years Bill & his wife Diane are like a 2nd set of parents. They
October 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Mechanic takes the phone. Hangs up a couple "uh-huh"s later to report "I am now a licensed Ryder mechanic". Some time thereafter the mystery part is delivered and installed and we move without further incident.
Over the next 40+ years Bill & his wife Diane are like a 2nd set of parents. They
Over the next 40+ years Bill & his wife Diane are like a 2nd set of parents. They
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Alright, let's tell this one again.
My parents got divorced right before I turned 8 - early '83 - and after a few months of single life Mom determined the bank account was only going the wrong way and it was time to move back home and figure it out. Current residence is Parker CO, home is...
My parents got divorced right before I turned 8 - early '83 - and after a few months of single life Mom determined the bank account was only going the wrong way and it was time to move back home and figure it out. Current residence is Parker CO, home is...
I don't need the lore behind your favorite posters... tell me about your uncles
October 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Alright, let's tell this one again.
My parents got divorced right before I turned 8 - early '83 - and after a few months of single life Mom determined the bank account was only going the wrong way and it was time to move back home and figure it out. Current residence is Parker CO, home is...
My parents got divorced right before I turned 8 - early '83 - and after a few months of single life Mom determined the bank account was only going the wrong way and it was time to move back home and figure it out. Current residence is Parker CO, home is...
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The world lost a genial man, a genius communicator and a supreme artist. I lost a friend - beloved Drew.
October 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The world lost a genial man, a genius communicator and a supreme artist. I lost a friend - beloved Drew.
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Your first day on the job is confirmed! 💦 You’ll be getting your van, power washer, and keys to the home base on 23rd October! 🎉
We've loved seeing all the excitement for @powerwashsimulator.co.uk 2, and we can’t wait for you to experience the game we’ve poured so much love into 💙✨
We've loved seeing all the excitement for @powerwashsimulator.co.uk 2, and we can’t wait for you to experience the game we’ve poured so much love into 💙✨
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Your first day on the job is confirmed! 💦 You’ll be getting your van, power washer, and keys to the home base on 23rd October! 🎉
We've loved seeing all the excitement for @powerwashsimulator.co.uk 2, and we can’t wait for you to experience the game we’ve poured so much love into 💙✨
We've loved seeing all the excitement for @powerwashsimulator.co.uk 2, and we can’t wait for you to experience the game we’ve poured so much love into 💙✨
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Well don't I feel stupid
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Well don't I feel stupid
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British NIMBYism is truly a sight to behold.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
September 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
British NIMBYism is truly a sight to behold.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
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‘Up through tragic smoke, spirals
the here and now. This was a day
knocked sideways: hearts
pummelled so far from the sea
that folded around the souls
of honest graft.
When you get there,
shake their hands.’
Remembering the 167 dead at Piper Alpha, 37 years on.
the here and now. This was a day
knocked sideways: hearts
pummelled so far from the sea
that folded around the souls
of honest graft.
When you get there,
shake their hands.’
Remembering the 167 dead at Piper Alpha, 37 years on.
July 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
‘Up through tragic smoke, spirals
the here and now. This was a day
knocked sideways: hearts
pummelled so far from the sea
that folded around the souls
of honest graft.
When you get there,
shake their hands.’
Remembering the 167 dead at Piper Alpha, 37 years on.
the here and now. This was a day
knocked sideways: hearts
pummelled so far from the sea
that folded around the souls
of honest graft.
When you get there,
shake their hands.’
Remembering the 167 dead at Piper Alpha, 37 years on.
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
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All I see here is top notch ball security, elite contact balance, a willingness to grind out tough yards btwn the tackles, and surprising burst after he finds daylight
A member of Taiwan's parliament stole a bill and ran off with it to prevent it from being passed
June 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
All I see here is top notch ball security, elite contact balance, a willingness to grind out tough yards btwn the tackles, and surprising burst after he finds daylight
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I don’t know how to say this emphatically enough but DO NOT USE APPS TO NAVIGATE WHEN WALKING, DO NOT EVEN USE A PHONE, I’M SERIOUS, LEARN TO USE A MAP AND COMPASS, MAYBE BUY A GUIDE BOOK TOO BUT DO NOT RELY ON ANYTHING ELECTRONIC. YES, YOU TOO
"AllTrails has a new generative AI feature that can be asked to 'shorten my route' or 'make this more scenic.'
But the people in charge of searching for lost hikers say the feature is going to exacerbate an issue they’ve been warning about for years: hiking apps providing false information."
But the people in charge of searching for lost hikers say the feature is going to exacerbate an issue they’ve been warning about for years: hiking apps providing false information."
AllTrails launches AI route-making tool, worrying search-and-rescue members
One of the world’s most popular hiking apps has a new generative AI feature that can be asked to "shorten my route" or "make this more scenic." But the people in charge of searching for lost hikers sa...
www.nationalobserver.com
June 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I don’t know how to say this emphatically enough but DO NOT USE APPS TO NAVIGATE WHEN WALKING, DO NOT EVEN USE A PHONE, I’M SERIOUS, LEARN TO USE A MAP AND COMPASS, MAYBE BUY A GUIDE BOOK TOO BUT DO NOT RELY ON ANYTHING ELECTRONIC. YES, YOU TOO
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Whoa Black Betty
June 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Whoa Black Betty
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Hey, Mr Plow is finished. Was it worth an 18 month wait? Hell no, but it's still pretty good as the episode's stark contrast between its good and bad is worth talking about.
The new word editor is barebones so some of the formatting is a little off.
Goal is to get the next one done in a month.
The new word editor is barebones so some of the formatting is a little off.
Goal is to get the next one done in a month.
Mr Plow
Goldeneye on the N64 is a good game, but you couldn’t pay me to play it today. Was I wrong about it in the past or did something suck the good out of it? Is the good Goldeneye 64 the same good in the ...
keepetclassy.com
May 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hey, Mr Plow is finished. Was it worth an 18 month wait? Hell no, but it's still pretty good as the episode's stark contrast between its good and bad is worth talking about.
The new word editor is barebones so some of the formatting is a little off.
Goal is to get the next one done in a month.
The new word editor is barebones so some of the formatting is a little off.
Goal is to get the next one done in a month.
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Meanwhile, in the French course, Duo’s going through… some things.
May 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Meanwhile, in the French course, Duo’s going through… some things.
@umbaar.bsky.social @wayofthebob.com @zahell.bsky.social if you haven't tried Clair Oscur yet I highly recommend it.
May 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
@umbaar.bsky.social @wayofthebob.com @zahell.bsky.social if you haven't tried Clair Oscur yet I highly recommend it.
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May 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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It's exactly 171 years since #FranklinSearch ships HMS Resolute and HMS Intrepid were abandoned in the Arctic by The Odious Edward Belcher.
No, I'm not over it.
No, I'm not over it.
May 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It's exactly 171 years since #FranklinSearch ships HMS Resolute and HMS Intrepid were abandoned in the Arctic by The Odious Edward Belcher.
No, I'm not over it.
No, I'm not over it.
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Sad news about the Happy Heat Pump Podcast.
Sorry to say, that after about 20 episodes, we’re drawing it to a close at the request of the BBC which worries it may be seen as steering into areas of public controversy.
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youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?...
Sorry to say, that after about 20 episodes, we’re drawing it to a close at the request of the BBC which worries it may be seen as steering into areas of public controversy.
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youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?...
https://youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?si=92B9xN4zy6BiWXqK
t.co
April 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Sad news about the Happy Heat Pump Podcast.
Sorry to say, that after about 20 episodes, we’re drawing it to a close at the request of the BBC which worries it may be seen as steering into areas of public controversy.
1/2
youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?...
Sorry to say, that after about 20 episodes, we’re drawing it to a close at the request of the BBC which worries it may be seen as steering into areas of public controversy.
1/2
youtu.be/RJPKgngqoX0?...
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Having been to Orkney this week, I’ve nothing but admiration for Dr John Rae, whose reputation was trashed in Victorian times by the likes of Charles Dickens. Michael Palin, a patron of the John Rae Society, told me about his huge respect for the Scot! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
Sir Michael Palin on why he champions Orkney explorer Dr John Rae
The former Monty Python star and actor has become one of Britain's most respected broadcasters and loves the Scottish Highlands.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Having been to Orkney this week, I’ve nothing but admiration for Dr John Rae, whose reputation was trashed in Victorian times by the likes of Charles Dickens. Michael Palin, a patron of the John Rae Society, told me about his huge respect for the Scot! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
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Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
April 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
@neildrysdale.bsky.social Hopefully you are paying a visit to all things John Rae while in Orkney! The Stromness museum is definitely worth a visit.
April 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@neildrysdale.bsky.social Hopefully you are paying a visit to all things John Rae while in Orkney! The Stromness museum is definitely worth a visit.