Waterbloke
@pdslater.bsky.social
Rather socialist golden age Sci Fi lover, chemist (not a pharmacist), Derby County fan, remainer and gardener.
Yes, I do my own research and I do know what the heck I'm talking about.
Yes, I do my own research and I do know what the heck I'm talking about.
...and like daddy, when they realise their private health insurance and/or private security and/or their private pensions, etc, etc. doesn't give them what they want, no doubt they will come running home as fast as their trotters will carry them, crying out for our support.
November 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
...and like daddy, when they realise their private health insurance and/or private security and/or their private pensions, etc, etc. doesn't give them what they want, no doubt they will come running home as fast as their trotters will carry them, crying out for our support.
If you're interested, (and I'd recommend it), it can be read here...
ezgranet.github.io/thiotimoline/
ezgranet.github.io/thiotimoline/
October 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
If you're interested, (and I'd recommend it), it can be read here...
ezgranet.github.io/thiotimoline/
ezgranet.github.io/thiotimoline/
Will he be sending Putin a harsh tweet in full caps mode?
That will sort it, I'm sure.
That will sort it, I'm sure.
September 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Will he be sending Putin a harsh tweet in full caps mode?
That will sort it, I'm sure.
That will sort it, I'm sure.
At least give us an official Sanctuary Moon T-shirt!
(but I did see these and had to restrain myself!)
(but I did see these and had to restrain myself!)
June 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
At least give us an official Sanctuary Moon T-shirt!
(but I did see these and had to restrain myself!)
(but I did see these and had to restrain myself!)
The essence of pure flavour?
June 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The essence of pure flavour?
Looks like the TACO-guy has managed to screw up another profitable industry.
(Info ex US Travel Association - US TRAVEL SNAPSHOT APRIL 2025)
(Info ex US Travel Association - US TRAVEL SNAPSHOT APRIL 2025)
June 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Looks like the TACO-guy has managed to screw up another profitable industry.
(Info ex US Travel Association - US TRAVEL SNAPSHOT APRIL 2025)
(Info ex US Travel Association - US TRAVEL SNAPSHOT APRIL 2025)
AFC Wimbledon promoted!
Walsall - congratulations on winning the "Top of the league and you F-d it up" award.
Looks like blatant time wasting isn't great tactic after all 🤣
Walsall - congratulations on winning the "Top of the league and you F-d it up" award.
Looks like blatant time wasting isn't great tactic after all 🤣
May 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
AFC Wimbledon promoted!
Walsall - congratulations on winning the "Top of the league and you F-d it up" award.
Looks like blatant time wasting isn't great tactic after all 🤣
Walsall - congratulations on winning the "Top of the league and you F-d it up" award.
Looks like blatant time wasting isn't great tactic after all 🤣
Me, I'm worried about US ice cream consumption causing shark attacks.
April 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Me, I'm worried about US ice cream consumption causing shark attacks.
If you want pithy take on anything - if it's not Pratchett, it's Adams...
April 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If you want pithy take on anything - if it's not Pratchett, it's Adams...
Well Republicans, the approach YOU'VE endorsed is working isn't it?
Not!
How much is this going to cost red states when the Chinese start to buy their oil/gas and agricultural products from other cheaper sources?
Not!
How much is this going to cost red states when the Chinese start to buy their oil/gas and agricultural products from other cheaper sources?
April 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Well Republicans, the approach YOU'VE endorsed is working isn't it?
Not!
How much is this going to cost red states when the Chinese start to buy their oil/gas and agricultural products from other cheaper sources?
Not!
How much is this going to cost red states when the Chinese start to buy their oil/gas and agricultural products from other cheaper sources?
Every time this happens I think of this poster ...
... then I realise many in political parties seem unable to learn from the mistakes of others.
... then I realise many in political parties seem unable to learn from the mistakes of others.
February 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Every time this happens I think of this poster ...
... then I realise many in political parties seem unable to learn from the mistakes of others.
... then I realise many in political parties seem unable to learn from the mistakes of others.
Every time I read one of his "jokes" I keep thinking of Colin Hunt from the Fast Show.
The office joker who constantly makes unfunny comments he thinks are witty, but in reality he's just irritating.
The office joker who constantly makes unfunny comments he thinks are witty, but in reality he's just irritating.
January 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Every time I read one of his "jokes" I keep thinking of Colin Hunt from the Fast Show.
The office joker who constantly makes unfunny comments he thinks are witty, but in reality he's just irritating.
The office joker who constantly makes unfunny comments he thinks are witty, but in reality he's just irritating.
something positive...
January 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
something positive...
Still a few sips left...come on Derby
December 13, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Still a few sips left...come on Derby
Well, I did try...
...at least I'm in the right sort of area and my father & father in-law wouldn't have been too ashamed!
...at least I'm in the right sort of area and my father & father in-law wouldn't have been too ashamed!
December 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Well, I did try...
...at least I'm in the right sort of area and my father & father in-law wouldn't have been too ashamed!
...at least I'm in the right sort of area and my father & father in-law wouldn't have been too ashamed!
Our void chose us for his final years.
Fiercely independent, he loved our sons, always wanted to be with my wife and tolerated me! Famous for his habit of snoring loudly during my TEAMS calls and refusing to be inside at night until his final days.
Miss him still.
Fiercely independent, he loved our sons, always wanted to be with my wife and tolerated me! Famous for his habit of snoring loudly during my TEAMS calls and refusing to be inside at night until his final days.
Miss him still.
December 10, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Our void chose us for his final years.
Fiercely independent, he loved our sons, always wanted to be with my wife and tolerated me! Famous for his habit of snoring loudly during my TEAMS calls and refusing to be inside at night until his final days.
Miss him still.
Fiercely independent, he loved our sons, always wanted to be with my wife and tolerated me! Famous for his habit of snoring loudly during my TEAMS calls and refusing to be inside at night until his final days.
Miss him still.
Yes, it has its special glass!
December 8, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Yes, it has its special glass!
Never forget this Scottish hero's comment...
November 27, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Never forget this Scottish hero's comment...
Ex Lee on the "mono letter hellhole"...
November 23, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Ex Lee on the "mono letter hellhole"...
He will lead his followers against the unworthy.
November 17, 2024 at 9:52 PM
He will lead his followers against the unworthy.
The impact of "vaccine hesitancy" in the UK has been a steady rise in infection rates of preventable disease.
If vaccination skeptics really get to promote an anti-vaccination agenda, then yes it's very likely Polio will start spreading again.
If vaccination skeptics really get to promote an anti-vaccination agenda, then yes it's very likely Polio will start spreading again.
November 17, 2024 at 9:13 PM
The impact of "vaccine hesitancy" in the UK has been a steady rise in infection rates of preventable disease.
If vaccination skeptics really get to promote an anti-vaccination agenda, then yes it's very likely Polio will start spreading again.
If vaccination skeptics really get to promote an anti-vaccination agenda, then yes it's very likely Polio will start spreading again.
Apple can supply you a grater...
August 15, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Apple can supply you a grater...