Robin Powell
@robdpowell.bsky.social
Had to read the missing bits of the thread for context!
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Had to read the missing bits of the thread for context!
Read an excellent article in the guardian last year about the campaign to stop the building of the A12 in Leyton.
October 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Read an excellent article in the guardian last year about the campaign to stop the building of the A12 in Leyton.
Jesus, I never knew that existed (have just had a look at eBay)
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Jesus, I never knew that existed (have just had a look at eBay)
I'd love to have a go on a recumbent but terrified to ride one on the road
October 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I'd love to have a go on a recumbent but terrified to ride one on the road
Proper start of an adventure, just what you want
July 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Proper start of an adventure, just what you want
Was expecting it to be good but genuinely surprised at how much I liked it. Another of his I'm guessing you've read but I thought Reamde was brilliant too.
July 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Was expecting it to be good but genuinely surprised at how much I liked it. Another of his I'm guessing you've read but I thought Reamde was brilliant too.
Very good chance you've read it already but Stephenson's Seveneves is excellent. For a fairly long history about Burma in WW2 Louis Allen's The Longest War is very well written too.
July 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Very good chance you've read it already but Stephenson's Seveneves is excellent. For a fairly long history about Burma in WW2 Louis Allen's The Longest War is very well written too.
You would have thought so wouldn't you. The filter outside what was passing clouds particularly winds me up (a double blind corner with planters narrowing the carriageway and a lot of cars going through it).
July 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
You would have thought so wouldn't you. The filter outside what was passing clouds particularly winds me up (a double blind corner with planters narrowing the carriageway and a lot of cars going through it).
Hopefully there will actually be some enforcement (unlike at the Richmond Road/Kingsland Road filter)
July 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Hopefully there will actually be some enforcement (unlike at the Richmond Road/Kingsland Road filter)
Excellent post John, also a good reminder of how unpleasant Armstrong was
July 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Excellent post John, also a good reminder of how unpleasant Armstrong was
The Queen's Head in Acton street is excellent with a really good range of beers
June 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The Queen's Head in Acton street is excellent with a really good range of beers
Have found Reacher on Amazon to be very entertaining, 3 series on there to watch
April 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Have found Reacher on Amazon to be very entertaining, 3 series on there to watch
Sorry, meant how many people you reach re Pellicle on it. The site seems pretty desolate when I (infrequently) log on. Leaving aside moral reasons for avoiding it there just doesn't seem much point being there.
April 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Sorry, meant how many people you reach re Pellicle on it. The site seems pretty desolate when I (infrequently) log on. Leaving aside moral reasons for avoiding it there just doesn't seem much point being there.
What's your engagement like on twitter/X these days?
April 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
What's your engagement like on twitter/X these days?
Bit of a long shot but do you know what action took place on 05/06/42 in Libya (I think)? Or point me in a good direction to find out? Looking for RAC 4th County of London Yeomanry specifically.
April 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Bit of a long shot but do you know what action took place on 05/06/42 in Libya (I think)? Or point me in a good direction to find out? Looking for RAC 4th County of London Yeomanry specifically.
Dalwhinnie, ignore me!
April 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Dalwhinnie, ignore me!
Whereabouts are you off to Jack?
April 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Whereabouts are you off to Jack?
He should have a sip of water
February 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
He should have a sip of water