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Ioana
@contrails.uk
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IRL an autistic mute.

In my spare time I go birdwatching, take photos and paint, results of which are available on my other a/c @ioana-logafatu.bsky.social

I do a bit of programming too; check out the contrail prediction plugin for windy.com 🤓
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I thought there were only 2 of them?
July 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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The new banknotes have been announced.
July 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Today's the day 👩‍✈️
July 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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@bumspiders.co.uk You are still on the mortal enemy list. I'm there too because we disagreed on whether Bob Geldof was Irish.
June 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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The news is spreading, now reached Devon.

www.devonlive.com/news/local-n...
Doctor struck off to protect public after 'reckless' misconduct
David Cartland's misconduct has been called "reckless" and "dishonest"
www.devonlive.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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@bumspiders.co.uk Did you feel a disturbance in the force?
June 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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@bumspiders.co.uk Randomly popped up on my YouTube suggestions 🥰 💃

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CHER - BELIEVE (COVER)
YouTube video by buffcorrell
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April 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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@bumspiders.co.uk From the old place, they miss you. 🤗
March 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Makes sense after a vindaloo. 🤣🤣🤣
March 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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In preparation for RFKjr's assault on chemtrails, I have been creating a database of US webcams. But as a result, I am now being bombarded with suggestions of obscure places to visit in the US. I am quite tempted to take a trip to Tennessee to visit this one. 🧂
February 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Amazon photos reminding me of Valentine's past 😊
February 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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The latest in my occasional series of “last nights dream”
February 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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An anonymous neighbour delivered my bank statement this morning. 🙄 They didn't even open it neatly. 😬
January 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Tip of the day: Working from home and miss those annoying colleagues who think they're quirky? Program your AI helper to reply in rhyming couplets.
A conversation with an AI helper ME: What is this method doing? subscribeChangeMultiline() { this.mainForm.get('multiline').valueChanges .subscribe( selectedValue => { this.showTextareaRows = selectedValue; }); } AI: It hooks to a field, catching each tweak, Updating a value as changes speak! ME: What is this doing to the array this.engform.formObject.subforms[this._lastComponent.subform].pages.splice(this._lastComponent.page + offset, 0, EngineerForm.blankPage()); AI: It slices the array to insert with grace, A new blank page in the right place!
January 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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That awkward moment when you realise your last post is getting lots of likes because of the borrowed image rather than your own message. 😳
January 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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I am confused. 🤪 Some reports say this coffin weighs the same as a polar bear. Others say it weighs the same as a caravan. I checked, and polar bears and caravans are of different weights. How much does this coffin weigh?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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@bumspiders.co.uk Are these the larvae of the spiders?
January 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Finally, a news story about a subject I am an expert in (barcodes) and can rant about how the article is complete gobbledygook 😬 The EAN13 barcode is a unique ID for a product which can be used to look up a database which can contain lots of different data 🙄
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Traditional barcodes can only hold seven pieces of very basic information — a product's name, manufacturer, type, size, weight, colour and, most importantly, its price.
December 30, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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I haven’t done one of these in a while, where I wake up, tell AI about the dream I had and AI records it for posterity. So there I was eating breakfast at a B&B, while all around me everyone was having a huge family bust up. 😳
A whimsical café scene filled with elderly patrons seated at round tables, chatting and gesturing animatedly. Two men standing in the background hold kitchen utensils like musical instruments, adding to the lively atmosphere. The café is warmly lit by hanging stained-glass lamps, with festive garlands draped above windows framed by heavy curtains. In the center, a woman wearing a bright red sweater and matching hat sits quietly at her own table, sipping from a teacup, with a wicker basket on the floor beside her. The walls are adorned with clocks, paintings, and chalkboard menus, creating a quaint and nostalgic ambiance.
December 30, 2024 at 8:32 AM
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digital painting of Santa Claus, dressed in his iconic red suit with white fur trim, black belt, and gloves, waving cheerfully against a bright blue sky with soft, wispy clouds. The phrase “Merry Christmas” is written in a playful font near the top right corner, blending into the cloudy backdrop. White contrail lines cross the sky, adding a dynamic touch.
December 25, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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I love my photo app sharing my memories ☺️ I had forgotten all about that day I was 3.165m away from something. 🤩. Good times. 😁
December 20, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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One idea for a book that has bounced around my head for many years is a collection of short biographies for people who have had units named after them. 🤔
Screenshot of an AI generated biography of Blaise Pascal which reads as follows... Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) was a renowned French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and inventor, celebrated for his immense contributions to science and human thought. Born in Clermont-Ferrand, Pascal displayed prodigious talent from a young age, developing groundbreaking work in projective geometry, probability theory, and fluid mechanics. His mechanical calculator, the Pascaline, and his experiments on atmospheric pressure further cemented his status as a genius of his era. Pascal’s philosophical writings, particularly Pensées, explored faith, human nature, and the limits of reason, earning him lasting fame in theology and existential philosophy. He also introduced "Pascal’s Wager," which argued for belief in God as a rational choice. While Pascal’s brilliance and eccentricity are well-documented, it is critical to clarify that no historical record—none whatsoever—mentions Pascal donning a rabbit costume and terrorizing locals. Not once did he hop around Clermont-Ferrand in oversized ears, nor did he wield his mathematical prowess to calculate the optimal way to frighten his neighbors. Pascal’s legacy, therefore, remains firmly rooted in intellect, invention, and philosophical depth, without a single harebrained escapade in sight. 🐇
December 20, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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🤶 My third Christmas in this house, and a card has just arrived for the previous owner. Three years on, and someone still doesn’t know he’s moved! 😂 Oh well, Mr. Coombes, I’m easily beating your Christmas card count now. Not so popular anymore, are we? 😀
December 20, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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In memory of Kirsty MacColl, killed on this day 24 years ago. 😢

Here's an obscure Kirsty fact: While she was at school, Roy Hodgson was one of the PE teachers.

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The Pogues - Fairytale Of New York (Official Video)
YouTube video by ThePoguesOfficial
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December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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A heartwarming Somerset Christmas scene courtesy of Henry and his friends.

Remember folks. Screw James Dyson buy an iconic British hoover made proudly in Somerset!
December 18, 2024 at 11:25 AM