David Payne
@dippydot.bsky.social
Retired engineer & company director. Always looking for new things to learn. Into 3D printing (FDM) and building printers, computers, coarse fishing, and gardening as long as the rheumatoid arthritis allows it.
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We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
Demand UK support for Indigenous forest defenders at climate talks
Our world’s forests are under threat, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss and threatening vulnerable communities. This year’s UN climate talks – hosted in the Amazon – are our chance to act. W...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.
Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)
Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives.
Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175794/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175794/...
Cash for access
Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
August 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175794/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175794/...
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!
Thursday’s election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken.
With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning election...
actionnetwork.org
May 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
Take 2 mins to demand that Meta stop targeting you with creepy personalised ads and content!
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Meta: this time it’s personal
Take 2 mins to write to Meta now!
goodlaw.social
April 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Take 2 mins to demand that Meta stop targeting you with creepy personalised ads and content!
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goodlaw.social/gk0i
Daytime view of St Catherine’s lighthouse, IOW, England. 30+ years ago. Still manned then. Stayed on caravan about where this photo taken from. During fog they sounded the foghorns. VERY loud!
January 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Daytime view of St Catherine’s lighthouse, IOW, England. 30+ years ago. Still manned then. Stayed on caravan about where this photo taken from. During fog they sounded the foghorns. VERY loud!
St Catherine’s lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England. This is not enhanced or filtered! 35mm slide taken some 30+ years Avon on holiday.
January 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
St Catherine’s lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England. This is not enhanced or filtered! 35mm slide taken some 30+ years Avon on holiday.
I love sedums, so understated then whompf!
December 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM
I love sedums, so understated then whompf!
Golden Anniversary - photo from this summer
December 22, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Golden Anniversary - photo from this summer
Sorry about the quality (old 1/2 frame 35mm about 50 years old!)
December 15, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Sorry about the quality (old 1/2 frame 35mm about 50 years old!)
Parasols about to fully open.
December 15, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Parasols about to fully open.
I believe these are Waxcap fungi. Found these in a friend’s paddock hence the gift in the bottom right corner!
December 1, 2024 at 8:21 AM
I believe these are Waxcap fungi. Found these in a friend’s paddock hence the gift in the bottom right corner!
Reposted by David Payne
The iconic fungi, poisonous but very pretty. Amanita muscaria or fly agaric.
November 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM
The iconic fungi, poisonous but very pretty. Amanita muscaria or fly agaric.
I believe these are Oyster Mushrooms? Photographed in New Forest.
November 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM
I believe these are Oyster Mushrooms? Photographed in New Forest.
My first cat, Biscuit, some 60+ years ago. Tattered ears from many fights with the 30+ cats the lady had at the bottom of our garden!
November 18, 2024 at 8:39 AM
My first cat, Biscuit, some 60+ years ago. Tattered ears from many fights with the 30+ cats the lady had at the bottom of our garden!
Our lovely Minty. Rescued and had a long life with us. Long gone but never forgotten.
November 16, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Our lovely Minty. Rescued and had a long life with us. Long gone but never forgotten.
Bracket fungi - New Forest
November 16, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Bracket fungi - New Forest
Large parasol mushroom found in the New Forest.
November 15, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Large parasol mushroom found in the New Forest.
Our beautiful Merlin, sadly passed now. He was huge and used to reach up onto the kitchen tops to hurry us up feeding him. A gentle giant.
November 15, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Our beautiful Merlin, sadly passed now. He was huge and used to reach up onto the kitchen tops to hurry us up feeding him. A gentle giant.