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Dry January is dragging a bit

#DryJanuary
January 1, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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boatmancryptics.co.uk
It's the Seasonal Reposting Competition! Repost this over the weekend, and on Sunday one lucky person will win a signed copy of one of my books. For you or the #crossword addict in your life: 50 fiendish @theguardian.com #puzzles and all the stories behind them:
boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...
Boatman - the first 50 reportedly makes a great present or holiday read, exemplified by this image of the book opened to show the story behind the Shipping Forecast puzzle, on display on Brighton beach. Reviewing Boatman - the first 50, Alan Connor (The Guardian's crossword editor and the brains behind many of BBC2’s quiz programs) says: "This is one to savour. Boatman's puzzles are witty and ingenious. It is an extraordinary pleasure to read how his unique mind works. The first 50 is a book I never knew I needed in my life. Gift it to yourself and to the word-lovers in yours". Hugh Stephenson (Alan’s predecessor at The Guardian) says: "This is a unique book of crosswords" and Henry Morris: "a Boatman crossword is like a theme park. Each daunting line is a rollercoaster ... He scares you witless. But you can't wait to do it all over again". Boatman - the second 50 contains another 50 puzzles from The Guardian, with five bonus puzzles previously only available online and including puzzles, solutions and the ideas and stories behind them, exemplified by this image of the book opened to show one of the stories, which is accompanied by a picture of a large cow. Reviewing Boatman - the second 50, Gyles Brandreth says: "If you want a fiendish crossword, you want the best - which means you want Boatman, because he is the best" and Brian Bilston: "Cracking crosswords - each puzzle a delightful daily workout for the brain and a welcome tonic for the soul".
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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protectallwildlife.bsky.social
If there was ANY justice at all, ALL trophy hunters would BURN IN HELL come Judgement Day!

Share if you want a GLOBAL ban on #TrophyHunting NOW!!

Image Credit: Steve Greenberg.
A cartoon depicting a trophy hunter at the Gates of Heaven with St Peter depicted by a Lion, a common target of trophy hunters.
January 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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protectallwildlife.bsky.social
The late Sir Roger Moore sums up trophy hunters perfectly!

SHARE if you agree and want trophy hunting BANNED!!

There is NO excuse for animal abuse!!!
An image of Sir Roger Moore next to a statement about trophy hunting.
December 14, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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robedwards1.bsky.social
A once great and proud Lion now lies on the floor of some one's house, I can't accept this as a tribute to this beautiful Animal and the person who has it on display is void of compassion
December 3, 2024 at 8:15 AM
damian-davis.bsky.social
Two bottles of home made sloe gin filtered, bottled and ready for drinking 🍷
November 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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out5p0ken.bsky.social
This is what Presidential Immunity looks like — soon an addition
November 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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edzitron.com
for my next newsletter and episode i bought the bestselling laptop on Amazon to try and explain how shitty most people's exposure to tech is. Currently at 30 minutes of menus and updates. I have agreed to three privacy policies and created two new accounts. We live in hell
November 29, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
Snares are still used across England despite bans in Scotland & Wales. These cruel traps kill 1.7M+ animals yearly, often targeting foxes & badgers. Protect The Wild is calling for a full UK-wide ban. Share if you agree it’s time to end this suffering!
November 28, 2024 at 11:55 AM
damian-davis.bsky.social
The 'show more/less like this' function
I hit 'show more' on a couple of nice bird photos. BlueSky now thinks I only want pictures of owls and woodpeckers😂
Early days though, I'm sure it will improve.
November 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM