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Paul Nelson
@oldprogger.bsky.social
More than occasionally Grumpy Old Progger. Despiser of corrupt government.
“Everyone in Reform is a lot more hardline on immigration than is typically stated publicly, to get a majority government we have to be tactical.”
Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group featuring extremist posts
Tom Pickup confirms he was member of group in which one participant allegedly called for ‘mass Islam genocide’
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Has anyone else received a text like this, purportedly from O2? I definitely haven’t made a purchase!

Just confirming your order has gone through - thanks. Your order number is NC282851676, and you can check on its progress through My O2: mymobile2.o2.co.uk/order-history
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November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Having an evening of Magna Carta albums:
1. Songs From Wasties Orchard
2. Lord Of The Ages
3. Putting It Back Together
4. Seasons
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Now playing:
Paladin - Charge
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Currently playing - Pink Floyd - Dark SideOf The Moon (20th Anniversary Edition). I bought this in Woolworths in Morecambe.
November 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Sean Dunn found not guilty of Assault and Ciabattary.
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today’s plans have been cancelled. I’m at a loose end. So what music do I play first?
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Reposted by Paul Nelson
#SPottheScammer

@adolf-hitler88.bsky.social report this disgusting account for "Name or description violates community standards"
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Off to Richer Sounds in Preston to look at a new sound system. Doubtless I will spend money I can ill afford. Might treat myself to a pint whilst I’m there.
November 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
My first play of the day: Chris Squire - Fish Out Of Water. In my opinion this is the best solo album to come out of Yes.
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A drop or two of wine and the last two episodes of Slow Horses will be my excitement for this evening.
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Currently playing Big Big Train - Welcome To The Planet.

Next up: David Longdon - Door One, followed by Nick D’Virgilio - Invisible
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Currently playing Horslips - Happy To Meet - Sorry To Part
November 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
First play of the day:
Mike & The Mechanics- Beggar On A Beach Of Gold
November 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Have a great hallowe’en
October 31, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Next up, two albums by Pendragon: Pure & Believe.
October 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
First play of the day: Big Big Train - Ingenious Devices. Reworked and reimagined old songs. The vocals are still by the late David Longdon, but an extra live recording has been tagged on at the end showcasing Alberto Bravin as his successor.
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Had my flu jab yesterday. I’ve had achy joints and a banging headache all day today. It’s never been as shitty as this before.
October 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
An excellent debut album. My only gripe is that I wish it was longer.I have EPs longer than this:

Boston (self-titled)
October 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Understatement from the Guardian. Would they say “Man’s life in danger after being shot dead”?
October 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
First play of the day: this 27 year old album by
Massive Attack - Mezzanine.
October 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
My favourite Barclay James Harvest album. I haven’t played this for a while. I think it’s time to remedy that.

Barclay James Harvest - Everyone Is Everybody Else.
October 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Well after playing Mussorgky, Rimsky Korsakov ( thanks @closetotheedge.bsky.social ) and Beethoven, it’s time for something a bit more modern…
October 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
First play of the day:

Shaking The Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats - Peter Gabriel
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM