Craig Watson
@cwatson.org
Production Engineering / SRE Senior Manager, (UK & India) at Pismo/Visa (opinions mine) 💙🚀🧡
Husband & dad, Hamilton, Norris & all-round F1 fan, heavy metal & theatre listener, weekend-warrior car detailer, aviation & watch nerd, Bristolian & ex-Londoner.
Husband & dad, Hamilton, Norris & all-round F1 fan, heavy metal & theatre listener, weekend-warrior car detailer, aviation & watch nerd, Bristolian & ex-Londoner.
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Craig Watson
@cwatson.org
· Nov 16
As part of my #BlueSkyMigration, I will be requesting my Twitter data for archival/backup purposes, however I will not be:
a) deleting my Twitter account
b) migrating/importing past tweets
The blank slate and fresh start of a new platform is something that I think should be embraced!
#newbluesky
a) deleting my Twitter account
b) migrating/importing past tweets
The blank slate and fresh start of a new platform is something that I think should be embraced!
#newbluesky
Super happy for #Piastri today, great effort and a cool head … looking like #Lando has that “Tim Henman” almost-man vibe about him.
#Formula1 #EmiliaRomagnaGrandPrix #F1
#Formula1 #EmiliaRomagnaGrandPrix #F1
May 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Super happy for #Piastri today, great effort and a cool head … looking like #Lando has that “Tim Henman” almost-man vibe about him.
#Formula1 #EmiliaRomagnaGrandPrix #F1
#Formula1 #EmiliaRomagnaGrandPrix #F1
April 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Best part of the #F175 event - seeing a load of people who are obviously never put in close proximity to partisan fans get very uncomfortable. Second best, hearing Gordon Ramsay very much *not* getting or caring about the swearing memo. Jack Whitehall was impressive and a breath of fresh air. #F1
February 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Jack Whitehall hosting #F175 is a similar gambit to Ricky Gervais hosting the Golden Globes. The people who are uncomfortable are the exact people who *should* be uncomfortable.
February 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Jack Whitehall hosting #F175 is a similar gambit to Ricky Gervais hosting the Golden Globes. The people who are uncomfortable are the exact people who *should* be uncomfortable.
Absolutely loving Jack Whitehall hosting the #F1 launch show! Brilliant choice, immediately poking fun at George and Max, probably ruffled a few egos but doesn’t care. Brilliant!
February 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Absolutely loving Jack Whitehall hosting the #F1 launch show! Brilliant choice, immediately poking fun at George and Max, probably ruffled a few egos but doesn’t care. Brilliant!
Rewatching Matt Smith’s first episode of #DoctorWho - I genuinely think that his first series might be the best series of any TV show, it’s so effortlessly brilliant.
Also, the Ponds are my favourite companions, hands down - the dynamic is perfect between the three of them, and River is epic too!
Also, the Ponds are my favourite companions, hands down - the dynamic is perfect between the three of them, and River is epic too!
January 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Rewatching Matt Smith’s first episode of #DoctorWho - I genuinely think that his first series might be the best series of any TV show, it’s so effortlessly brilliant.
Also, the Ponds are my favourite companions, hands down - the dynamic is perfect between the three of them, and River is epic too!
Also, the Ponds are my favourite companions, hands down - the dynamic is perfect between the three of them, and River is epic too!
The only acceptable thing to be drinking when listening to Thin Lizzy on vinyl …
January 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The only acceptable thing to be drinking when listening to Thin Lizzy on vinyl …
Have just seen #Wicked and have two comments (stop reading if you don’t want very minor spoilers).
1. The whole Menzel/Chenoweth cameo in One Short Day is pointless BS.
2. Cinematically, the end of Defying Gravity should have cut straight to a black screen and then credits.
Otherwise, epic 👏🏻👏🏻
1. The whole Menzel/Chenoweth cameo in One Short Day is pointless BS.
2. Cinematically, the end of Defying Gravity should have cut straight to a black screen and then credits.
Otherwise, epic 👏🏻👏🏻
December 13, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Have just seen #Wicked and have two comments (stop reading if you don’t want very minor spoilers).
1. The whole Menzel/Chenoweth cameo in One Short Day is pointless BS.
2. Cinematically, the end of Defying Gravity should have cut straight to a black screen and then credits.
Otherwise, epic 👏🏻👏🏻
1. The whole Menzel/Chenoweth cameo in One Short Day is pointless BS.
2. Cinematically, the end of Defying Gravity should have cut straight to a black screen and then credits.
Otherwise, epic 👏🏻👏🏻
Even better that Lando was actually told by McLaren to *not* swap positions with Oscar. Just shows that slice of humility. Genuinely impressed!
#f1 #qatargrandprix #formula1 #papayarules
#f1 #qatargrandprix #formula1 #papayarules
November 30, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Even better that Lando was actually told by McLaren to *not* swap positions with Oscar. Just shows that slice of humility. Genuinely impressed!
#f1 #qatargrandprix #formula1 #papayarules
#f1 #qatargrandprix #formula1 #papayarules
Absolutely brilliant #teamwork from Norris and Piastri. Lovely work from both drivers and shows McLaren as a proper team. Love it!
#f1 #qatargrandprix
#f1 #qatargrandprix
November 30, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Absolutely brilliant #teamwork from Norris and Piastri. Lovely work from both drivers and shows McLaren as a proper team. Love it!
#f1 #qatargrandprix
#f1 #qatargrandprix
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Reposted by Craig Watson
You can't lose hope if you never had it.
November 19, 2024 at 2:02 AM
You can't lose hope if you never had it.
Question for any #audiophiles out there. Looking to buy my first serious #hifi turntable and enjoy #vinyl again!
Setup is a Cambridge Audio phono stage, Arcam Alpha8 amp and KEF Coda SP1034 speakers, and a budget of £250.
Considering the Fluance RT81, Pro-Ject Primary E or E1 - any suggestions?
Setup is a Cambridge Audio phono stage, Arcam Alpha8 amp and KEF Coda SP1034 speakers, and a budget of £250.
Considering the Fluance RT81, Pro-Ject Primary E or E1 - any suggestions?
November 19, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Question for any #audiophiles out there. Looking to buy my first serious #hifi turntable and enjoy #vinyl again!
Setup is a Cambridge Audio phono stage, Arcam Alpha8 amp and KEF Coda SP1034 speakers, and a budget of £250.
Considering the Fluance RT81, Pro-Ject Primary E or E1 - any suggestions?
Setup is a Cambridge Audio phono stage, Arcam Alpha8 amp and KEF Coda SP1034 speakers, and a budget of £250.
Considering the Fluance RT81, Pro-Ject Primary E or E1 - any suggestions?
An important distinction must be made between having “freedom of speech” and having freedom to pick who to listen to.
The fact that someone has the ability to voice their opinion doesn’t mean that anyone else is under any obligation to pay attention to or interact with it.
#ThoughtForTheDay 🤔 💭
The fact that someone has the ability to voice their opinion doesn’t mean that anyone else is under any obligation to pay attention to or interact with it.
#ThoughtForTheDay 🤔 💭
November 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM
An important distinction must be made between having “freedom of speech” and having freedom to pick who to listen to.
The fact that someone has the ability to voice their opinion doesn’t mean that anyone else is under any obligation to pay attention to or interact with it.
#ThoughtForTheDay 🤔 💭
The fact that someone has the ability to voice their opinion doesn’t mean that anyone else is under any obligation to pay attention to or interact with it.
#ThoughtForTheDay 🤔 💭
Perspective …
November 16, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Perspective …
First full day on BlueSky, first watch post (advance warning, I like watches!) - my Omega AquaTerra is my go-to, classic enough to fit with almost everything and the bracelet is unmatched (although I generally prefer a NATO strap)
#watches #wristcheck
#watches #wristcheck
November 16, 2024 at 10:32 AM
First full day on BlueSky, first watch post (advance warning, I like watches!) - my Omega AquaTerra is my go-to, classic enough to fit with almost everything and the bracelet is unmatched (although I generally prefer a NATO strap)
#watches #wristcheck
#watches #wristcheck
Reposted by Craig Watson
Hey #F1
We are making a starter pack of verified F1-related accounts to help avoid impersonations or mirrors. We're adding accounts to this pack which are linked from a verifiable website or a previously verified account (on X, Reddit, etc)
go.bsky.app/57f6geP
We are making a starter pack of verified F1-related accounts to help avoid impersonations or mirrors. We're adding accounts to this pack which are linked from a verifiable website or a previously verified account (on X, Reddit, etc)
go.bsky.app/57f6geP
November 14, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Hey #F1
We are making a starter pack of verified F1-related accounts to help avoid impersonations or mirrors. We're adding accounts to this pack which are linked from a verifiable website or a previously verified account (on X, Reddit, etc)
go.bsky.app/57f6geP
We are making a starter pack of verified F1-related accounts to help avoid impersonations or mirrors. We're adding accounts to this pack which are linked from a verifiable website or a previously verified account (on X, Reddit, etc)
go.bsky.app/57f6geP
Reposted by Craig Watson
*pressure intensifies*
October 28, 2024 at 10:30 PM
*pressure intensifies*
As part of my #BlueSkyMigration, I will be requesting my Twitter data for archival/backup purposes, however I will not be:
a) deleting my Twitter account
b) migrating/importing past tweets
The blank slate and fresh start of a new platform is something that I think should be embraced!
#newbluesky
a) deleting my Twitter account
b) migrating/importing past tweets
The blank slate and fresh start of a new platform is something that I think should be embraced!
#newbluesky
November 16, 2024 at 1:48 AM
As part of my #BlueSkyMigration, I will be requesting my Twitter data for archival/backup purposes, however I will not be:
a) deleting my Twitter account
b) migrating/importing past tweets
The blank slate and fresh start of a new platform is something that I think should be embraced!
#newbluesky
a) deleting my Twitter account
b) migrating/importing past tweets
The blank slate and fresh start of a new platform is something that I think should be embraced!
#newbluesky
My Microsoft Sculpt keyboard has been having RF issues for a few months, so I’m looking for a replacement.
Core must-haves are split layout and USB wireless (not Bluetooth as I use a KVM switch), open to trying mechanical but scissor keys preferred.
Suggestions? #homeoffice
Core must-haves are split layout and USB wireless (not Bluetooth as I use a KVM switch), open to trying mechanical but scissor keys preferred.
Suggestions? #homeoffice
November 16, 2024 at 1:33 AM
My Microsoft Sculpt keyboard has been having RF issues for a few months, so I’m looking for a replacement.
Core must-haves are split layout and USB wireless (not Bluetooth as I use a KVM switch), open to trying mechanical but scissor keys preferred.
Suggestions? #homeoffice
Core must-haves are split layout and USB wireless (not Bluetooth as I use a KVM switch), open to trying mechanical but scissor keys preferred.
Suggestions? #homeoffice
Have to be honest, I’m genuinely appreciating the fresh start on @bsky.app - my last serious tweet was at least a couple of years ago. Moving platforms won’t be for everyone, but it’s worth a shot!
November 16, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Have to be honest, I’m genuinely appreciating the fresh start on @bsky.app - my last serious tweet was at least a couple of years ago. Moving platforms won’t be for everyone, but it’s worth a shot!