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Steve
@just-a-driver.bsky.social
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I get paid for listening to the radio as I trundle around the country.
I run a bit too.
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I have just mistakenly had a glass of rum and stout!
#thesethingshappen
#itsbeenalongweek
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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What a difference a day makes.
Yesterday morning scraping ice off the car, this morning so mild that it's back out in short sleeves for my early 5k.
I heard another runner behind me but never saw them - I think they continued along the main road when I turned off. #4amclub
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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First early 5k for nearly a fortnight. Steady going, chilly, but dry and still. Felt good to be out. #4amclub
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Tonight's #beeroclock selection. Sticky fingers makes for a good start to a Saturday evening. 🍻😋🍻😋
A line up of beers on a table, 4 cans and a bottle. The can on the left is labelled "Sticky Fingers Sticky Toffee Porter".
November 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Exploring new trails on my run this morning. A bit damp.
A wet muddy path through a wood. A carved wooden duck sat on some grass. A ford of rapidly flowing water crossing a woodland trail. Uh, oh. Can't go under it Can't go round it Have to go through it..... Oh, joy, I've just seen a bridge to the right Can go over it!
November 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Oh my, just had one of these.
What a wondrous experience. 😋😋😋
A Cadbury Biscoff Filled Chocolate Egg.
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Well that was good.
My best time - by nearly 7 minutes - at Alton Towers half.
And @hlouphoto completed her first 5k too.
We celebrated by going round and upside down quickly!
A grey haired man and a younger lady with their medals at Alton Towers. The sun is bright and the sky is blue.
November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Getting ready for the off at Alton Towers half. A bit cool but dry thankfully.
Runners near the start line at Alton Towers.
November 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Any runners fancy giving this a go?
theguardian.com The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13d
‘Are they going to eat me alive?’: trail runners become prey in newest form of hunting
‘Are they going to eat me alive?’: trail runners become prey in newest form of hunting
Nervous reporter is chased across English countryside by baying bloodhounds, in what could soon be only legal way to hunt with dogs Would you like to be chased by a pack of hounds? It’s a question often put to highlight the cruelty of hunting, because the answer would seem to be no. Or so you would think. Yet increasing numbers of people are volunteering to be chased across the countryside by baying bloodhounds in what could soon be the only legal way to hunt with dogs in England and Wales, rather than pursuing animals or their scents. Continue reading...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Another mild morning for mid November. A nice 5km done. Looking forward to the Alton Towers half on Sunday.
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Tonight's selection 🍻😋🍻😋
#beeroclock
A line up on a table of 2 bottles and 2 cans of a variety of beers.
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Autumnal and many other colours on display at Alvaston #parkrun this morning.
Runners ready for the start of a parkrun. The trees still have autumn colours, the runners have many colours.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Saw this on the side of a van during #todaystrundle
Do you think 2 wheels would suit Cherry?
A picture of a Chihuahua on a motorbike. It is on the side of a van; the background is a camouflage pattern. A Chihuahua, Cherry, on a cushion.
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Out for 5km earlier #4amclub
A couple of degrees cooler than yesterday but still mild.
Someone on our street has their Christmas Tree up already!
An image of a Christmas Tree with a shocked face impression on it.
November 6, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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Quite pleased with my 10 miles this morning. Quiet alongside the canal, several runners out on other parts of the route.
A view along the canal from the towpath. Still a lot of green on the bank. Autumnal colours on the trees. Blue sky and some clouds are reflected on the water. In the middle distance is an arched bridge over the canal.
November 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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I pulled up outside a place with a delivery earlier, just as the fire alarm went off, so had to wait outside.
Seeing some poor bloke come out doing his trousers up made the wait worth while! 😉😂💩
October 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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In the UK, clocks go back 1 hour tonight.
I'm surprised that the prospect of an extra hour in bed does not make this the most popular date for weddings! 😉😂
October 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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And lo, a great time descended upon the land. Unto them was given a time of joy and plenty.
And this time was named #beeroclock
#homebrew
A pint of beer being held up before the camera. It is a dark brown colour with a small frothy head.
October 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Here's Jeff, he's settling in nicely now and looking very dapper in his new hand knitted coat.
Jeff, a small Yorkshire Terrier (and a bit of something else) standing in a blue knitted coat.
October 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Out for 10k earlier. Definitely an autumnal feel to the morning.
On a different note - I saw this giant inflatable thing atop a building in Nottingham yesterday. Not a static one, it was waving about!
A blue and red giant inflatable on top of a building. It is oval in shape with 6 googly eyes and thin "arms" .
October 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Out at dark o'clock for the start of my HM distance run this morning. I don't think I disturbed the ducks! A bit overcast but still and just right for a run.
Day is just breaking over the lake. A little grey light reflects on the water. The trees and ducks are just shadows. Looking along the canal from a lock. In the foreground is the lock gate lever. It is signed "Swarkestone Lock No5". In the distance boats are moored. It is an overcast day.
October 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Imported this from our recent trip to Glasgow.
Very nice and well worth the trip. 🍻😋🍻😋
A can of Scottish Export beer.
October 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Introducing yourself through music:

First single: I've never bought a single

First album: Question of Balance, Moody Blues

First live act ever: Moody Blues

First live act I chose: Moody Blues

Best gig ever: Taylor Hawkins tribute, Wembley..
..(Although if I'd have managed to see Kate Bush..)
jasongood.bsky.social Jason Good 🌻 🇺🇦 @jasongood.bsky.social · Oct 17
Introducing yourself through music:

First single: The Boy From New York City by Darts and Like Clockwork by Boomtown Rats

First Album: Parallel Lines, Blondie

First live act ever: Dr Hook

First live act I chose: Haircut 100

Best gig ever: Kate Bush, Before the Dawn residency
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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#TodaysTrundle
Through Pontefract, where there is a Haribo shop - yes all things Haribo. 😋😋
A shop front of Haribo.
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Out for 5km at 5am. Felt better than last time. A pleasant morning. Bin day. Saw 2 other runners.
October 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM