Duncan Simpson
@drsimpson.bsky.social
Researcher, networker. Trying to understand more about AI for healthcare. Hobbies are walking, dogs, big band music, prog rock, science fiction and early 20th century book illustrations.
Farewell old pal, it's been fun
September 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Farewell old pal, it's been fun
After a bit of a gig drought, went to see Black Country New Road in Dundee. Hard to pigeon hole their music. Jazz-Folk? Impressed by the audience singing along, they've built an impressive following
September 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
After a bit of a gig drought, went to see Black Country New Road in Dundee. Hard to pigeon hole their music. Jazz-Folk? Impressed by the audience singing along, they've built an impressive following
Sparkling water from Loch Ness where the sparkle is created by the motion of the monster. In other words.... it's flat!
August 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Sparkling water from Loch Ness where the sparkle is created by the motion of the monster. In other words.... it's flat!
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What George Lucas got right about the original trilogy, but has never managed to replicate since, is that I was a little kid when those came out
May 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
What George Lucas got right about the original trilogy, but has never managed to replicate since, is that I was a little kid when those came out
Today I'm reminded of the old Nursery Rhyme
Oh the Grand Old Duke of York
He had 12 million quid
He gave it to someone he never met
For something he never did.
Oh the Grand Old Duke of York
He had 12 million quid
He gave it to someone he never met
For something he never did.
April 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Today I'm reminded of the old Nursery Rhyme
Oh the Grand Old Duke of York
He had 12 million quid
He gave it to someone he never met
For something he never did.
Oh the Grand Old Duke of York
He had 12 million quid
He gave it to someone he never met
For something he never did.
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King Crimson former drummer Jamie Muir has passed away at 82
KING CRIMSON former drummer Jamie Muir has passed away at 82
Jamie Muir, former King Crimson percussionist, has passed away at 82. Muir, who left the band in 1973 to pursue a life as a Buddhist monk, was a key figure in their experimental era. Bill Bruford confirmed his ...
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February 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
King Crimson former drummer Jamie Muir has passed away at 82
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Beyond the chocolate and cheer, the Easter Bunny carries a legacy shaped by sacred texts, folklore, and tradition | Katie Edwards
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
The very strange history of the Easter Bunny
Beyond the chocolate and cheer, the Easter Bunny carries a legacy shaped by sacred texts, folklore, and tradition
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Beyond the chocolate and cheer, the Easter Bunny carries a legacy shaped by sacred texts, folklore, and tradition | Katie Edwards
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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val kilmer’s turn in TOP SECRET is one of the single best comedy performances ever committed to film, both in terms of comic precision and mechanical virtuosity. just watch this whole clip in its entirety; it’s stunning
April 2, 2025 at 4:26 AM
val kilmer’s turn in TOP SECRET is one of the single best comedy performances ever committed to film, both in terms of comic precision and mechanical virtuosity. just watch this whole clip in its entirety; it’s stunning
Could be an emotional night
March 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Could be an emotional night
First gig of the year, and a good one. Moving Pictures playing in Church Dundee. Very impressive to see the Bass player has now acquired an electric violin and they've added Losing It to the repertoire. A very emotional song.
February 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
First gig of the year, and a good one. Moving Pictures playing in Church Dundee. Very impressive to see the Bass player has now acquired an electric violin and they've added Losing It to the repertoire. A very emotional song.
I've just picked up one of the IKEA Sonos speakers for a bargain price. But now it's about to turn into a massive headache because it doesn't work on my old s1 system. Is it worth creating two Sonos networks now or should I just bin the new speaker. What a pain technology can be sometimes.
February 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I've just picked up one of the IKEA Sonos speakers for a bargain price. But now it's about to turn into a massive headache because it doesn't work on my old s1 system. Is it worth creating two Sonos networks now or should I just bin the new speaker. What a pain technology can be sometimes.
Found another book to sell. Illustrated nursery rhymes from 1885. It's beautiful, but more people are interested in my fancy Hobbit themed letter opener on eBay. That's brand power I guess. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18689553...
January 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Found another book to sell. Illustrated nursery rhymes from 1885. It's beautiful, but more people are interested in my fancy Hobbit themed letter opener on eBay. That's brand power I guess. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18689553...
I'm selling a few books from my collection. Need to do this every so often in order to make room for some new ones
Alice in Wonderland
Charles Robinson (brother of Heath Robinson) and Aesop's Fables from 1883
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
Alice in Wonderland
Charles Robinson (brother of Heath Robinson) and Aesop's Fables from 1883
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
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January 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm selling a few books from my collection. Need to do this every so often in order to make room for some new ones
Alice in Wonderland
Charles Robinson (brother of Heath Robinson) and Aesop's Fables from 1883
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
Alice in Wonderland
Charles Robinson (brother of Heath Robinson) and Aesop's Fables from 1883
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
Book I'm selling. Alice in Wonderland (The Complete Alice) illustrated by Ralph Steadman. It's a very good example
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18688627...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18688627...
Complete Alice in Wonderland Looking Glass Snark illustrated Ralph Steadman 1986 | eBay
The Complete Alice - illustrated by Ralph Steadman. Illustrator: Ralph Steadman. containing Alice in Wonderland (including the supressed chapter A Wasp in a Wig). Through the Looking Glass and What Al...
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January 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Book I'm selling. Alice in Wonderland (The Complete Alice) illustrated by Ralph Steadman. It's a very good example
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18688627...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18688627...
Best gig of the year this year (out of eleven) was the Rush tribute band Moving Pictures. They played an amazing set including the whole of the Exit Stage Left album, including, to impress those who know the album, including the drum solo. Incredible.
December 23, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Best gig of the year this year (out of eleven) was the Rush tribute band Moving Pictures. They played an amazing set including the whole of the Exit Stage Left album, including, to impress those who know the album, including the drum solo. Incredible.
Toyah and Fripp were a great covers band last night. There seemed to be a lot of love for both of them. Last time I saw them it was definitely a Toyah audience. This time more mixed
December 17, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Toyah and Fripp were a great covers band last night. There seemed to be a lot of love for both of them. Last time I saw them it was definitely a Toyah audience. This time more mixed
Who's on stage tonight?
December 16, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Who's on stage tonight?
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Japanese hotel sign or edgy festival lineup?
December 14, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Japanese hotel sign or edgy festival lineup?
Jamie Cullum tonight. Fantastic gig. So much energy.
November 25, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Jamie Cullum tonight. Fantastic gig. So much energy.
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I've got a small (6x8) Star Wars print to give away. Follow me, like and repost this and I'll pick a name at random in 24 hours.
If you want a bigger version they are available from happytoast.co.uk
If you want a bigger version they are available from happytoast.co.uk
November 6, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I've got a small (6x8) Star Wars print to give away. Follow me, like and repost this and I'll pick a name at random in 24 hours.
If you want a bigger version they are available from happytoast.co.uk
If you want a bigger version they are available from happytoast.co.uk
There's a gentleman that's going 'round
Turnin' the joint upside down, Stool Colour, ha tja tja tja
He's an old ex-con that's been away
Now he's back, no one's safe, Stool Flavour, ha tja tja tja
With apologies to KC and the coconuts
Turnin' the joint upside down, Stool Colour, ha tja tja tja
He's an old ex-con that's been away
Now he's back, no one's safe, Stool Flavour, ha tja tja tja
With apologies to KC and the coconuts
November 6, 2024 at 11:08 AM
There's a gentleman that's going 'round
Turnin' the joint upside down, Stool Colour, ha tja tja tja
He's an old ex-con that's been away
Now he's back, no one's safe, Stool Flavour, ha tja tja tja
With apologies to KC and the coconuts
Turnin' the joint upside down, Stool Colour, ha tja tja tja
He's an old ex-con that's been away
Now he's back, no one's safe, Stool Flavour, ha tja tja tja
With apologies to KC and the coconuts
So there were two old guys. And one old guy said about the other that you shouldn't vote for an old guy because he's so old. And the old guy became so convinced nobody would vote old guy he got replaced by a younger woman.
But the people voted for the old guy.
But the people voted for the old guy.
November 6, 2024 at 9:23 AM
So there were two old guys. And one old guy said about the other that you shouldn't vote for an old guy because he's so old. And the old guy became so convinced nobody would vote old guy he got replaced by a younger woman.
But the people voted for the old guy.
But the people voted for the old guy.
Gig tonight was excellent and included a feat I've never seen before. In the first set they played one of their better known songs backwards. They recorded it and played the video backwards to open the second set. Very impressed.
November 5, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Gig tonight was excellent and included a feat I've never seen before. In the first set they played one of their better known songs backwards. They recorded it and played the video backwards to open the second set. Very impressed.
You'll never guess what band we're seeing in Glasgow tonight 😉
November 5, 2024 at 4:28 PM
You'll never guess what band we're seeing in Glasgow tonight 😉
It's beyond a joke now
November 5, 2024 at 3:08 PM
It's beyond a joke now