John Bull
@garius.bsky.social
He/Him. Author. Historian (inc of obscure Military Holy Orders). Strategy streamer. Tech/Transport Strategist. Editor of @lonrec. Orient fan. Business/Writing: business@longformist.co.uk. Agent: @pastpreservers.bsky.social
Pinned
John Bull
@garius.bsky.social
· Mar 10
The latest in my history of home computers is live. Covers the era of Commodore, Atari and Jack Tramiel.
He was a brutal manager. But also an Auschwitz survivor, and that shaped him, and his legit drive to build a better world.
This warning from him hit home, right now.
every.to/the-crazy-on...
He was a brutal manager. But also an Auschwitz survivor, and that shaped him, and his legit drive to build a better world.
This warning from him hit home, right now.
every.to/the-crazy-on...
Och aye.
All hail the Hamish Macbeth
All hail the Hamish Macbeth
November 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Och aye.
All hail the Hamish Macbeth
All hail the Hamish Macbeth
This is haggis, bacon and cheese toastie weather.
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This is haggis, bacon and cheese toastie weather.
He says he is cute and this means he should be given third breakfast. #proofOfCat
November 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
He says he is cute and this means he should be given third breakfast. #proofOfCat
Bookmarking this for the next time the Yanks make stupid comments about British food.
All I'm going to say about this one is I think her in-laws must really love her if they're biting their tongues when she brings this to Thanksgiving.
Not enough to pretend to eat it. But enough that she feels comfortable and accepted enough to bring it.
Not enough to pretend to eat it. But enough that she feels comfortable and accepted enough to bring it.
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Bookmarking this for the next time the Yanks make stupid comments about British food.
Reposted by John Bull
Not really a comment on this story, but I think we should try to make it easier and more normalised to downsize in your 60s.
If left too late, moving house can be incredibly disorientating - and you don’t tend to know it’s too late until it is
If left too late, moving house can be incredibly disorientating - and you don’t tend to know it’s too late until it is
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Not really a comment on this story, but I think we should try to make it easier and more normalised to downsize in your 60s.
If left too late, moving house can be incredibly disorientating - and you don’t tend to know it’s too late until it is
If left too late, moving house can be incredibly disorientating - and you don’t tend to know it’s too late until it is
Reposted by John Bull
Don't miss this later today!
Have you heard of the game “Carbon 14 dating”? Do you want to see a live play-through from two archaeologists? Then you should join our live event on November 29th!
November 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Don't miss this later today!
Reposted by John Bull
Every day we have to be reminded that the UK has the most abjectly feudal, let-them-eat-cake-ass media on the planet.
Huge respect to the papers for finding both an 88 year old worried about the tax bill on her 6 bedroom Kensington house and a 20 year old fretting about only being able to save £12k a year tax free.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
November 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Every day we have to be reminded that the UK has the most abjectly feudal, let-them-eat-cake-ass media on the planet.
Godzilla
Who would you choose to host Strictly?
November 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Godzilla
Reposted by John Bull
"The Art of K-Pop Demon Hunters" artbook (physical) is coming in 2026.
In the meantime, here's the free digital version.
>> theartofkpopdemonhunters.com
In the meantime, here's the free digital version.
>> theartofkpopdemonhunters.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"The Art of K-Pop Demon Hunters" artbook (physical) is coming in 2026.
In the meantime, here's the free digital version.
>> theartofkpopdemonhunters.com
In the meantime, here's the free digital version.
>> theartofkpopdemonhunters.com
Reposted by John Bull
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
Reposted by John Bull
Napoleon says anyone tempted by Pringles is an idiot. He'll be in his fluffy fort.
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Napoleon says anyone tempted by Pringles is an idiot. He'll be in his fluffy fort.
Reposted by John Bull
incredible quote lol
November 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
incredible quote lol
Have introduced the Tortie to Pringles.
Probably gonna regret that.
Probably gonna regret that.
November 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Have introduced the Tortie to Pringles.
Probably gonna regret that.
Probably gonna regret that.
"I miss working for you. Because it was iron cast. You always had our back."
Closest i came to crying at reunion night for a company. Nice to be told/reminded of that.
Closest i came to crying at reunion night for a company. Nice to be told/reminded of that.
November 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
"I miss working for you. Because it was iron cast. You always had our back."
Closest i came to crying at reunion night for a company. Nice to be told/reminded of that.
Closest i came to crying at reunion night for a company. Nice to be told/reminded of that.
Can't wait for the eventual Moronberg Trials.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Can't wait for the eventual Moronberg Trials.
Reposted by John Bull
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Reposted by John Bull
the mousepads are on sale as well!
look at all these poorly drawn cat mousepads! your desk deserves a holiday glow-up too 💅
poorlycatdraw.threadless.com
poorlycatdraw.threadless.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
the mousepads are on sale as well!
Reposted by John Bull
#plug #new #variant
I can always do a crew-neck on a v-neck shirt instead if you dislike tightness in the neck region!
standplaatskrakow.etsy.com/listing/4412...
(Added it to the sale!)
I can always do a crew-neck on a v-neck shirt instead if you dislike tightness in the neck region!
standplaatskrakow.etsy.com/listing/4412...
(Added it to the sale!)
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
#plug #new #variant
I can always do a crew-neck on a v-neck shirt instead if you dislike tightness in the neck region!
standplaatskrakow.etsy.com/listing/4412...
(Added it to the sale!)
I can always do a crew-neck on a v-neck shirt instead if you dislike tightness in the neck region!
standplaatskrakow.etsy.com/listing/4412...
(Added it to the sale!)
Reposted by John Bull
Teer and Kard return in their fourth adventure.
With another man's memories in his head, Teer must learn to master the skills of the dead order whose gifts he has inherited - and the rage of the betrayed teacher whose life he now remembers!
His own anger was bad enough...
Mybook.to/adeptspath
With another man's memories in his head, Teer must learn to master the skills of the dead order whose gifts he has inherited - and the rage of the betrayed teacher whose life he now remembers!
His own anger was bad enough...
Mybook.to/adeptspath
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Teer and Kard return in their fourth adventure.
With another man's memories in his head, Teer must learn to master the skills of the dead order whose gifts he has inherited - and the rage of the betrayed teacher whose life he now remembers!
His own anger was bad enough...
Mybook.to/adeptspath
With another man's memories in his head, Teer must learn to master the skills of the dead order whose gifts he has inherited - and the rage of the betrayed teacher whose life he now remembers!
His own anger was bad enough...
Mybook.to/adeptspath
Reposted by John Bull
Amberspire
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
Amberspire on Steam
A science fantasy dice city builder. Construct buildings, manage resources, and build in harmony with an alien ecology. Beneath the glow of a gas giant, Amberspire will grow and prosper into a flouris...
store.steampowered.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Amberspire
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
Reposted by John Bull
Thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombardment, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
Ukraine’s Iron People: The Railway Crews Who Don’t Stop, Even Under Russian Fire
Explore how Ukraine's railway has transformed into a vital lifeline during wartime, ensuring transport and humanitarian support amid ongoing challenges.
united24media.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombardment, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
Reposted by John Bull
They came for crowds, holiday energy & retail deals. #BlackFriday at Liberty Tree Mall, 1995—kids on the carousel as parents hustle & shop. 🛍️🎠
This 90s time capsule was preserved on the @InternetArchive by the original videographer.
📼 Watch the full tape ⤵️
archive.org/details/blac...
This 90s time capsule was preserved on the @InternetArchive by the original videographer.
📼 Watch the full tape ⤵️
archive.org/details/blac...
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
They came for crowds, holiday energy & retail deals. #BlackFriday at Liberty Tree Mall, 1995—kids on the carousel as parents hustle & shop. 🛍️🎠
This 90s time capsule was preserved on the @InternetArchive by the original videographer.
📼 Watch the full tape ⤵️
archive.org/details/blac...
This 90s time capsule was preserved on the @InternetArchive by the original videographer.
📼 Watch the full tape ⤵️
archive.org/details/blac...
Reposted by John Bull
1 hour remaining.
Mouthwashing: Design Works Deluxe Edition pre-orders are closing. We should throw a party.
#Mouthwashing | @wrongorgan.bsky.social | @cr-games.bsky.social
Mouthwashing: Design Works Deluxe Edition pre-orders are closing. We should throw a party.
#Mouthwashing | @wrongorgan.bsky.social | @cr-games.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
1 hour remaining.
Mouthwashing: Design Works Deluxe Edition pre-orders are closing. We should throw a party.
#Mouthwashing | @wrongorgan.bsky.social | @cr-games.bsky.social
Mouthwashing: Design Works Deluxe Edition pre-orders are closing. We should throw a party.
#Mouthwashing | @wrongorgan.bsky.social | @cr-games.bsky.social
Reposted by John Bull
Keeping my #proofofcat up to date with Ness
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Keeping my #proofofcat up to date with Ness