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PhonsIOM
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Analog guy in a digital world
Dad
Rugby 🏉
November 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Well, after a 5:30am start there's finally an end in sight: waiting at the sea terminal for an 11:20pm pickup.

They say Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, but...the Christmas decorations were brought down from the attic yesterday and are still in the hallway...
November 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This was*exactly*what I needed.
Part autobio, part fiction, all heart, all rugby,& great fun

If you have kids, get them the #GordonsGame series, just so you've an excuse to read them yourself

In this one,Gordon's called up to tour SouthAfrica with the Lions

#LionsRugby 🏉 #GordonD'Arcy
#PaulHoward
November 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
5:30am wake-up to drop my eldest to the airport...
a man with a beard says what in god 's name is happening right now
ALT: a man with a beard says what in god 's name is happening right now
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
From the YouTube algorithm

You're in the back seat laying down
The windows wrap around to sound
of the travel and the engine
All you hear is time stand still in travel
And feel such peace and absolute
The stillness still that doesn't end
But slowly drifts into sleep

youtu.be/G2BCrByfZ74?...
R.E.M. - You Are The Everything (From Tourfilm) (Official Video)
YouTube video by remhq
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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As a small #IndependentBookshop, I can't give you the massive discounts that chain stores can. What I can give you is 10% off, a FREE tote bag, and a proof copy of a book until midnight on Sunday. Use COLOUR at the checkout. Shares much appreciated xx
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It's automatic that I had to repost this.
Happy 71st birthday to Dexter Weaver.
November 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Currently watching '17 People', s2e18 of The West Wing , on a rare morning off work.

#TheWestWing
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I bought a years #IrishTimes subscription this week in a black Friday deal for only £57.

I was a daily reader on a Windows phone til the app was switched off 3yrs ago & have felt out of the loop since.

For the world news & rugby coverage alone this week, it's been worth every penny (or cent).
November 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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R.E.M. and Bill Berry fans, this is so wholesome.
@jasonnarducy.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I can't say that I love Jesus
That would be a hollow claim
He did make some observations
And I'm quoting them today...
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
If we're naming airports, what about O'Leary Intl Airport? Can't think of anyone that's done more for air travel in IRL in the past 30 yrs.

It'd be based outside Mullingar, but with the right infrastructure it'd probably cost less than the proposed Metro in Dublin.

@ryanairofficial.bsky.social
A Fianna Fáil TD is to introduce a Bill to rename Dublin Airport the “Seán Lemass Dublin International Airport”.

Malcolm Byrne remarked that other major airports across the world are named after political figures, such as JFK in New York and Charles de Gaulle in Paris.
jrnl.ie/6885276
Fianna Fáil TD calls for Dublin Airport to be renamed after former Taoiseach Seán Lemass
Malcolm Byrne will this afternoon introduce a Bill in the Dáil to officially rename the airport as the ‘Seán Lemass Dublin International Airport’.
jrnl.ie
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lads, It's Coddle season 🥄
November 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Day 2. Woken by my cellmate "Big" Jean, loudly remonstrating with the guards. The breakfast pinot noir was served at 10°C, he complained, which is "uncivilised". He has a point. I immediately set about smoking and bemoaning my derivative art. I hate this place, my paintings, cold wine, Big Jean."
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Share a TV Series you’ve watched from beginning to end more than once.
November 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
It puzzles that Michael Jackson still hasn't been cancelled.
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This was a great album when it was released back in the good old days of American Idol.

The first 2 tracks should never have been included on it though, and I'm still of that opinion...wow, 15 yrs later.
It starts on track 3.

#crystalbowersox #currentlistening
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Just finished listening to this epic podcast episode from @alltherightmovies.com who've gone there & back again to talk about the LOTRTFOTR.

It's like 3 *more* hours of behind the scenes bonus footage.

These guys are always excellent & you should check them out wherever you get your podcasts.
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING | NEW EPISODE OUT NOW

One podcast to rule them all. We're telling the epic behind-the-scenes story with big opinions, big laughs, and why one actor walked everywhere. Listen on all platforms and our website below...

alltherightmovies.com/podcast/the-...
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - All The Right Movies
Discover how Peter Jackson turned LOTR into cinema gold. ATRM explores Fellowship's groundbreaking production and lasting impact.
alltherightmovies.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This was an anthem in our house when we finally came out of 3rd lockdown circa 2021.

But when you're born to run
It's so hard to just slow down
So don't be surprised to see me
Back in the bright part of town

I'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
Back in the High Life Again - Steve Winwood

youtu.be/Adw772km7PQ?...
November 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Just watching #MurderSheWrote

It's just occurred to me that no matter how many people she helped get sent down, none ever came after her seeking revenge after being released.

Guess a life sentence was 30+ yrs.
Or they all died in prison.
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Current listening on a WFH Friday.

#RightPlaceWrongTime #DrJohn
November 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Current chat in work's all talk of circadian rhythms.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Donald Trump ‘knew about the girls’, according to a 2011 email allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein jrnl.ie/6872417
Donald Trump ‘knew about the girls’, according to a 2011 email allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein
Democrats said the emails “raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.”
jrnl.ie
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Playing a bit of Joe Spence from the Bahamas to brighten up this miserable morning.

#JosephSpence #Folkways
November 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Great quote from Disney animators re the shortcomings of their version of Alice in Wonderland.

“Peculiar actions and visual gimmicks can hold an audience only for a limited time,” the animators go on to say, “and there is always a problem with the continuity once that crucial point has been passed”
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM