Nick Bristow
Nick Bristow
@nickbristow.bsky.social
Electronics geek, avid reader, radio amateur, and grumpy 60+ year-old who hates the Tories.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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With the US president saying Nato/British troops stayed "off the front line" in Afghanistan, Nigel Farage won't want British voters being reminded that he called Donald Trump "the bravest man I have ever met."
January 23, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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This is a huge story.

Don't let him get away with it.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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August 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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I’ve seen so many cybertrucks today that I think I sprained my middle finger
March 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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GNU Terry Pratchett. #Speakhisname
March 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I always thought Michael was a top fella. He should get an award for this, although he probably wouldn't accept it.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Michael Sheen buys £1m worth of people's debts
The Hollywood actor has helped 900 people in south Wales with their debts for a new documentary.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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February 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
January 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Just realised it's week to Christmas. So much to do so little time.
December 18, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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Because this CLEARLY needs a wider audience, here is a short German workplace safety training video (with English subtitles): Forklift Truck Driver Klaus is about to experience his first day at work! youtu.be/TJYOkZz6Dck
Forklift Driver Klaus english subtitles
YouTube video by PegasusForklifts
youtu.be
December 7, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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One of my favourite songs. A brilliant, profoundly moving version here.
Thank you Nick Drake and everyone who made this.

Nick Drake passed 50 years ago today; and initially, I was going to post Road, or something darker from Pink Moon. But instead, here's something more uplifting, to celebrate, rather than mourn.
youtu.be/EZ5X4qesLRs?...
PS22 Chorus "Northern Sky" Nick Drake (ft. Clive)
YouTube video by PS22 Chorus
youtu.be
November 25, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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Every Space Shuttle ever launched, in order. Music by 65daysofstatic.

This is the piece of work that I am most proud of in my whole career.

youtu.be/II7QBLt36xo?...
Every Space Shuttle ever launched, in order
YouTube video by nature video
youtu.be
November 20, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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Every episode of Grand Designs in 90 seconds

youtu.be/JZs5LMmcDJE?...
Grand Designs – Condensed
YouTube video by Bagpuss
youtu.be
November 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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This is pure joy youtu.be/M5yCHAp9VzY?...
Black 5 and Drive - Chasing 44871 with Chris Harris
YouTube video by Francis Bourgeois
youtu.be
November 16, 2024 at 12:42 AM
I wish we had a few more technical people here. Maybe I just follow my favourite authors etc. Need
more nerdy /maker stuff.
February 23, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Been here months, first post though
January 29, 2024 at 8:23 PM