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Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Give me 5 Games to get to know you:

-Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator
-Tavern Keeper
-The Precinct
-Way of the Hunter
-Farming Simulator

Aowna @aowna.bsky.social · 12h

Give me 5 games to get to know you:

-Bloodborne
-Heroes of Might and Magic (mostly 4&5)
-Disco Elysium
-AION
-Portal

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 13h

Give me 5 games to get to know you:

-Disco Elysium
-Crusader Kings 2
-Civilization 6
-Dragon Quest XI
-Elder Scrolls: Oblivion

November 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

I was informed this morning that my Cousin is gravely ill due to cancer, pneumonia and a couple of other things. Football was a saviour for me today. If you have prayers to spare tonight, I think Tina needs them... youtu.be/EMgsc_lwYus?...

Big Country - Look Away (Live At Rockpalast 1991)

YouTube video by MIG Music

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November 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Talking point...

On a damp day, RM2060 stands on New Bridge Street by Blackfriars station while the driver and conductor chat before setting off on a short trip to Ludgate Circus.

November 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Saturday morning runs in @scssoft.com #ETS2 for #CruisingNordicHorizons: Joensuu to Kajaani with roofing felt then back south to Kupio with scooters 😎

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 heading north on route 6 amidst the never ending Finnish forests.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 pulling off route 6 to make for our delivery point.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 on a dirt track leading to a farm.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 heading for Kupio on E63 with some wild flowers as a foreground frame.

November 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

No WoT jobs showing up in Gävle this morning for #CruisingNordicHorizons 🙄 Time to roll the dice - Took a Freight Market job to Alta. Now I'm seeing WoT jobs! Alta to Rovaniemi with Peas and then hook up one of my own trailers for an onward trip to Joensuu with packaging in @scssoft.com #ETS2 😮‍💨😎

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 hauling a double trailer loaded with Stone Wool against the backdrop of a stormy sunset in Sweden.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 hauling peas through Norway south of Alta.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 crossing a river near the Finnish border.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania R490 now repainted in company colours and hauling one of our trailers in Finland as we take used packaging from Rovaniemi to Joensuu.

November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Taking part in #CruisingNordicHorizons is hard work - Jobs on the WoT servers are rare as hens teeth. Gave up trying to use my company trailers😒 Hopefully things will improve after the initial rush. This evening I've worked Karlstad-Borlänge-Falun-Stockholm-Gävle in @scssoft.com #ETS2 😎

Screenshot of my Second-hand Scania Streamline with a tanker of LPG on route to Borlänge.

Screenshot of the view from the cab of my Second-hand Scania Streamline as we pass a body of water with the sun thinking about setting ahead of us.

Screenshot of my Second-hand Scania Streamline delivering a tractor in Falun.

Screenshot of my Second-hand Scania Streamline heading to Stockholm with a delivery of cars.

November 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Photos from Wingate & Finchley vs Folkestone Invicta have been uploaded... flic.kr/s/aHBqjCC3Wh

Wingate & Finchley vs Folkestone Invicta (2025/26)

1-0 Home Defeat

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November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Time to put the power down...

East Midlands Railway 222023 approaches Cricklewood and is about to clear a 50mph slack over the points behind the train. Housing on Fordwych Road, Kilburn forms the skyline.

November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Name a black and white film: "The Train" 1964

November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Cold Cricklewood...

700148 passes through Cricklewood on a Bedford to Three Bridges service. The Brent Cross Town development continues to grow on the site of the old Cricklewood Rail Transfer facility and dwarfs the Cricklewood carriage sidings on the right. Brent Cross West station is visible behind the train.

November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

I work alone...

222004 passes sedately through Cricklewood, due to a 50mph slack just south of the station, with the 1F32 St Pancras International to Sheffield service. I believe the yellow x sign in the cab window indicates a problem with the coupler at this end although it looks like it has only recently been replaced.

November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Reposted by Martin A

Peter Stefanovic

@peterstefanovic.bsky.social

This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.

Please sign and share 🙏

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy

We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...

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November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Which to choose and which is right?...

A lady in black coat and jeans with long red hair walks alongside a Thameslink train at Cricklewood seemingly unsure which coach to board. Her reflection moves ahead of her in the windows of the train.

November 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

#MondayMood - Sunshine & showers...

A black & white photo of a Yorkshire Traction Plaxton bodied, Leyland Leopard coach. It is parked on Moor Lane, Wath upon Dearne. Photo taken in November 1980 during an RCTS visit to the adjacent loco depot.

November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Late evening drive for Korra taking a Krone BiG M450 mower from Pocatello to Seligman in @scssoft.com #ATS 😎

American Truck Simulator screenshot showing my Mack Pinnacle departing Pocatello.

American Truck Simulator screenshot showing my Mack Pinnacle on Interstate 15.

American Truck Simulator screenshot showing my Mack Pinnacle on I-15 with a freight train crossing over on a bridge.

American Truck Simulator screenshot showing my Mack Pinnacle approaching the summit of a steep climb on Interstate 40.

November 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Afternoon drive from Växjö to Malmö for Éowyn with a load of Empty Pallets in @scssoft.com #ETS2 😎

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania S departing Växjö and climbing to join national road 25.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania S on a steep climb - there's definitely steeper grades on the rebuilt Swedish map 😅

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot from the cab of my Scania S as we're crossing the Laganbron.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania S parked up at the delivery point in Malmö.

November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Morning trip for Éowyn in @scssoft.com #ETS2 - Rostock to Växjö with some empty cable reels 😎

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania S coming off the Faro bridge in Denmark.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania S passing through the Danish / Swedish border toll with the Øresund Bridge in the distance.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot of my Scania S heading northeast on E22 under cloudy evening skies that threaten rain.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 screenshot from the cab of my Scania S as we're about to cross the Lagan at dusk.

November 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

#SundayShed...

66502 in orange & black with Andy’s Man Club vinyls passes through West Hampstead on November 5th with the 4M03 Tilbury to Trafford Park intermodal.

November 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM

Martin A

@martin-263.bsky.social

Éowyn has been on a looping trip today from Kiel to Gothenburg, onto Kalmar then back to Rostock in @scssoft.com #ETS2. Sampling the rebuilt Danish and Swedish roads - very impressed. Much of the scenery has been improved too. Excellent job by the Devs 😎👍