Martin
@martinri209.bsky.social
All my own views
But if you like the wildlife pictures then see also https://www.barnhillconservationgroup.org/
But if you like the wildlife pictures then see also https://www.barnhillconservationgroup.org/
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"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
The Weekly Howl
The British government just did something I agree with, and it feels almost gross to mention it. Also: who invented the week? And some Beeching-themed maps.
jonn.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
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This is the new image I meant to put as main pic. It shows the change in Thiel's holdings. Those letters NVDA stand for Nvidia and the words next to it are self-explanatory "SOLD ALL".
Thiel, the closest thing that Silicon Valley has to a bond villain, has pumped & dumped. So...what happens next?!?
Thiel, the closest thing that Silicon Valley has to a bond villain, has pumped & dumped. So...what happens next?!?
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This is the new image I meant to put as main pic. It shows the change in Thiel's holdings. Those letters NVDA stand for Nvidia and the words next to it are self-explanatory "SOLD ALL".
Thiel, the closest thing that Silicon Valley has to a bond villain, has pumped & dumped. So...what happens next?!?
Thiel, the closest thing that Silicon Valley has to a bond villain, has pumped & dumped. So...what happens next?!?
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Time spent scritching animals is not deducted from your lifespan
September 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Time spent scritching animals is not deducted from your lifespan
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If you're not entitled to a free flu shot, you can get one privately from Asda for 60p(!!) as part of a promotional offer if you book online and can go before September ends. Here's the link:
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September 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
If you're not entitled to a free flu shot, you can get one privately from Asda for 60p(!!) as part of a promotional offer if you book online and can go before September ends. Here's the link:
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
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My first academic article was on the dictatorship of Uzbekistan inventing a group called "Akromiya" that did not really exist but which they used to arrest anyone with whom they disagreed under the pretext of "terrorism". Just bringing this up for no reason whatsoever!
September 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
My first academic article was on the dictatorship of Uzbekistan inventing a group called "Akromiya" that did not really exist but which they used to arrest anyone with whom they disagreed under the pretext of "terrorism". Just bringing this up for no reason whatsoever!
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'“It looks awful now....says Carl Sayer, a professor of geography at UCL, who is dancing with glee around the bleak-looking, freshly dug hole. “The colonisation is so quick. Within a year, it is full of water plants. Within two years, it looks like it’s been there forever".'
Some hopeful weekend reading.
“This is nature’s emergency recovery mechanism. We’ve buggered almost everything up but this will still bring them back.”
“This is nature’s emergency recovery mechanism. We’ve buggered almost everything up but this will still bring them back.”
‘Just add water’: how to bring back ancient plants in a Norfolk ghost pond
An expert team are resurrecting ice age ponds and finding rare species returning from a ‘perfect time capsule’
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
'“It looks awful now....says Carl Sayer, a professor of geography at UCL, who is dancing with glee around the bleak-looking, freshly dug hole. “The colonisation is so quick. Within a year, it is full of water plants. Within two years, it looks like it’s been there forever".'
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Roadworks will tear us apart, again
September 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Roadworks will tear us apart, again
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If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.
September 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.
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@nationwideuk.bsky.social As a loyal customer of #Nationwide, this is disappointing news.
I'm sure other customers will have similar feelings.
Did Nationwide use savers' money? If so, how much went to support #Farage #ReformUK?
I'm sure other customers will have similar feelings.
Did Nationwide use savers' money? If so, how much went to support #Farage #ReformUK?
September 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
@nationwideuk.bsky.social As a loyal customer of #Nationwide, this is disappointing news.
I'm sure other customers will have similar feelings.
Did Nationwide use savers' money? If so, how much went to support #Farage #ReformUK?
I'm sure other customers will have similar feelings.
Did Nationwide use savers' money? If so, how much went to support #Farage #ReformUK?
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Reform UK's own "one in, one out" policy. ~AA
July 2024: 4 MPs
July 2024: 5 MPs
March 2025: 4 MPs
May 2025: 5 MPs
July 2025: 4 MPs
Sept 2025: 5 MPs
July 2024: 4 MPs
July 2024: 5 MPs
March 2025: 4 MPs
May 2025: 5 MPs
July 2025: 4 MPs
Sept 2025: 5 MPs
September 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Reform UK's own "one in, one out" policy. ~AA
July 2024: 4 MPs
July 2024: 5 MPs
March 2025: 4 MPs
May 2025: 5 MPs
July 2025: 4 MPs
Sept 2025: 5 MPs
July 2024: 4 MPs
July 2024: 5 MPs
March 2025: 4 MPs
May 2025: 5 MPs
July 2025: 4 MPs
Sept 2025: 5 MPs
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You can stick as many Union Jacks and England flags up in your study, your home and on your podiums as you like but you’re not “patriotic” if you can’t really stand up against vile utterly unBritish rabble rousing like this.
You just look weak.
And British citizens won’t look safe.
You just look weak.
And British citizens won’t look safe.
September 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
You can stick as many Union Jacks and England flags up in your study, your home and on your podiums as you like but you’re not “patriotic” if you can’t really stand up against vile utterly unBritish rabble rousing like this.
You just look weak.
And British citizens won’t look safe.
You just look weak.
And British citizens won’t look safe.
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I assume he would be denied a visa if he visited here?
Surely @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Sounds awfully like incitement to riot.
Why are you still on X @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Why aren’t you acting?
You looks as weak as water. And less useful.
Surely @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Sounds awfully like incitement to riot.
Why are you still on X @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Why aren’t you acting?
You looks as weak as water. And less useful.
Elon Musk spoke by video to Tommy Robinson's anti-immigrant rally in the UK today.
"You're in a fundamental situation here where, whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you," said Musk. "You either fight back or you die."
"You're in a fundamental situation here where, whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you," said Musk. "You either fight back or you die."
September 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I assume he would be denied a visa if he visited here?
Surely @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Sounds awfully like incitement to riot.
Why are you still on X @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Why aren’t you acting?
You looks as weak as water. And less useful.
Surely @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Sounds awfully like incitement to riot.
Why are you still on X @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Why aren’t you acting?
You looks as weak as water. And less useful.
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The Clacton House Chronology
It’s now “We” is it @Nigel_Farage?
Nigel Farage has now said he “paid a lot of money to make sure we have done everything right".
Why has *he* paid a lot of money to make sure *we* have done everything right.
Let’s trace this back…
It’s now “We” is it @Nigel_Farage?
Nigel Farage has now said he “paid a lot of money to make sure we have done everything right".
Why has *he* paid a lot of money to make sure *we* have done everything right.
Let’s trace this back…
September 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The Clacton House Chronology
It’s now “We” is it @Nigel_Farage?
Nigel Farage has now said he “paid a lot of money to make sure we have done everything right".
Why has *he* paid a lot of money to make sure *we* have done everything right.
Let’s trace this back…
It’s now “We” is it @Nigel_Farage?
Nigel Farage has now said he “paid a lot of money to make sure we have done everything right".
Why has *he* paid a lot of money to make sure *we* have done everything right.
Let’s trace this back…
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Five Garage Farage, surely?
September 12, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Five Garage Farage, surely?
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/ That this was just an exciting and unusual sight for him as a tourist, because in France no-one would ever park a car like this on public display because it would be set on fire
September 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
/ That this was just an exciting and unusual sight for him as a tourist, because in France no-one would ever park a car like this on public display because it would be set on fire
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Apropos of nothing, here's a thread of some Charlie Kirk highlights
September 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Apropos of nothing, here's a thread of some Charlie Kirk highlights
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West London’s much-loved curio, a bookshop in an old tube station, has announced the reports of its death were greatly exaggerated, and it will remain open after all.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/muc...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/muc...
Much-loved Osterley Bookshop saved from closure after public support
West London’s much-loved curio, a bookshop in an old tube station, has announced the reports of its death were greatly exaggerated, and it will remain open after all.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
West London’s much-loved curio, a bookshop in an old tube station, has announced the reports of its death were greatly exaggerated, and it will remain open after all.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/muc...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/muc...
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This is a masterclass in narrative tension
September 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This is a masterclass in narrative tension
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Someone's found the perfect response:
September 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Someone's found the perfect response:
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National Trust Members.
It’s time to vote to keep the Faragists out.
Best not to split the vote.
Use the QUICK VOTE” link both for people and for motions.
It’s time to vote to keep the Faragists out.
Best not to split the vote.
Use the QUICK VOTE” link both for people and for motions.
Which reminds me, it's that time of year again for National Trust members to vote. The easiest way is to use the 'quick vote' to keep out the traditionalist 'Restore Trust' candidates. secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
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September 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
National Trust Members.
It’s time to vote to keep the Faragists out.
Best not to split the vote.
Use the QUICK VOTE” link both for people and for motions.
It’s time to vote to keep the Faragists out.
Best not to split the vote.
Use the QUICK VOTE” link both for people and for motions.
I got it in three as well with a totally different route to get there.
On the train to the cricket - bracing for long cross-London walk.
Good morning!
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Good morning!
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September 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I got it in three as well with a totally different route to get there.
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Fcking hell
Find below the full “Epstein birthday book” as published by the House Oversight Committee.
And yes, there is a photo of fcking Lord fcking Peter fcking Mandelson included in this book of only the closest of Epstein friends🤬
#MandelsonMustResign😱
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Find below the full “Epstein birthday book” as published by the House Oversight Committee.
And yes, there is a photo of fcking Lord fcking Peter fcking Mandelson included in this book of only the closest of Epstein friends🤬
#MandelsonMustResign😱
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
September 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Fcking hell
Find below the full “Epstein birthday book” as published by the House Oversight Committee.
And yes, there is a photo of fcking Lord fcking Peter fcking Mandelson included in this book of only the closest of Epstein friends🤬
#MandelsonMustResign😱
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Find below the full “Epstein birthday book” as published by the House Oversight Committee.
And yes, there is a photo of fcking Lord fcking Peter fcking Mandelson included in this book of only the closest of Epstein friends🤬
#MandelsonMustResign😱
drive.google.com/drive/folder...