Dave Falconer
dmfalconer.bsky.social
Dave Falconer
@dmfalconer.bsky.social
Musician, Philosopher, Geek. Player in the band Riggwelter - new album here: http://riggwelter.bandcamp.com All opinions are my own
It is not just you. It drives me frickin’ NUTS!

The fun at the rugby is, in the a Capella verse, how many people sing the flattened 7th and how many sing the bagpipe friendly version.
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ah, OK. Its a different way of working to traditional ling strings of lights, but we managed to make the run pretty discreet- it goes back to that “making sure you get long enough runs” thing, otherwise you may run out before you get to the bottom of the tree! The biggest issues are up by the ring.
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
… works OK but is probably worth cable tying to the trunk. These are the ones we got, but I can’t remember what length offhand:

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SALCAR Christmas Tree Lights, 2m x 8 Strands 280 LED Fairy Lights for 6-8ft Christmas Tree, Easy to Install, Indoor & Outdoor Decoration, 8 Modes, Warm White (Multicolor, 2m) : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting
SALCAR Christmas Tree Lights, 2m x 8 Strands 280 LED Fairy Lights for 6-8ft Christmas Tree, Easy to Install, Indoor & Outdoor Decoration, 8 Modes, Warm White (Multicolor, 2m) : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting
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November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Yeah we got some of those last year. They’re pretty bright, in that LED way, but they do the job. They dressed OK for us but we’re a bit random in our decorating. I’d say to get a longer run than you think you need cos wiggling the strings about takes a surprising amount. The top ring thing (cont…)
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Oh I don’t know… 😵‍💫

🤔
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The inspiration for Ghostbusters 😉
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Cardiacs - Is This The Life (Official Video) [HQ]
YouTube video by jakezen72
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November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Ew!
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Siouxie and The Banshees’ version of “Dear Prudence”
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Got to give a shoutout to Affinity. Version 2 was great. Not a drop in replacement though, so a learning curve.

Then they were bought by Canva. Now they have just released Version 3 which is FREE! There may another shoe to drop but so far it looks good.

Lots of introductory vids on YouTube.
November 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Someone once told me about the Bummelzug - a train that ambles along stopping at every out of the way station between A and B. The very opposite of the express, desperate to get to the end of the line as soon as possible.
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Total confidence in Starmer. Backing him all the way.
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Iain Banks’ “The Crow Road” opens with this.
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🙏
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Only if staffed by six year olds 😆
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Six year olds are allowed a GREAT DEAL of leeway in this regard 😃🎅
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM