Steven Goddard
@sgoddard.bsky.social
Retired; keen on science; not keen on flat-earthers and their ilk; very much left-of-centre. AND - unsolicited DMs will result in instant block.
I didn’t know of this door until our visit to Stow-on-the-Wold this week. It’s at St Edward’s church and is framed by 2 ancient yew trees which have embedded themselves into the masonry of the church. Said to have been Tolkien’s inspiration for the Doors of Durin.
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I didn’t know of this door until our visit to Stow-on-the-Wold this week. It’s at St Edward’s church and is framed by 2 ancient yew trees which have embedded themselves into the masonry of the church. Said to have been Tolkien’s inspiration for the Doors of Durin.
Hmmm. Not the two words I was thinking of.
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Hmmm. Not the two words I was thinking of.
This reminds me of something ...
October 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This reminds me of something ...
I’m sure they publish exactly the same story every Bank Holiday.
August 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I’m sure they publish exactly the same story every Bank Holiday.
Delusional, or just sycophantic?
August 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Delusional, or just sycophantic?
A stunning stretch of coastline and lovely walking, though quite strenuous in parts. I’d love to be able to still do that sort of walk 🙂
August 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A stunning stretch of coastline and lovely walking, though quite strenuous in parts. I’d love to be able to still do that sort of walk 🙂
I won’t be switching from my current supplier, thank you very much!
August 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I won’t be switching from my current supplier, thank you very much!
What's that saying about rats and sinking ships?
July 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
What's that saying about rats and sinking ships?
Israel’s strategy: Keep them moving; keep them starving; keep them dying. Genocide.
July 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Israel’s strategy: Keep them moving; keep them starving; keep them dying. Genocide.
Please excuse my language, but I have to say that this is fucking ridiculous. Here's an idea for the UK government - get your mates in Israel to stop killing innocent people in Gaza and the West Bank, and there'll be no need for protests!
July 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Please excuse my language, but I have to say that this is fucking ridiculous. Here's an idea for the UK government - get your mates in Israel to stop killing innocent people in Gaza and the West Bank, and there'll be no need for protests!
But you mustn't be beastly towards the IDF.
July 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
But you mustn't be beastly towards the IDF.
This seems to be where we're heading, so perhaps we should stand aside now, and let some other species of ape take charge?
July 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
This seems to be where we're heading, so perhaps we should stand aside now, and let some other species of ape take charge?
That this should happen under a “Labour” government fills me with more disgust than I can express.
July 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
That this should happen under a “Labour” government fills me with more disgust than I can express.
Two photos of our Maddy (Kennel Club name "Madelaine The Summer Lady"). The first was taken when we first met her, at four weeks old. The second was taken today, her 10th birthday. Happy Birthday, m'Lady 🥳
June 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Two photos of our Maddy (Kennel Club name "Madelaine The Summer Lady"). The first was taken when we first met her, at four weeks old. The second was taken today, her 10th birthday. Happy Birthday, m'Lady 🥳
The parallels with Hitler continue to be quite troubling.
June 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The parallels with Hitler continue to be quite troubling.
Post a picture of when your pet was little.
June 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Post a picture of when your pet was little.
I’ll try to remember to attach the photo this time!
This group gets proscribed as terrorist for spray painting a couple of RAF planes while Israel continues its genocidal mission in Gaza and undertakes an illegal war in Iran. Is that right?
This group gets proscribed as terrorist for spray painting a couple of RAF planes while Israel continues its genocidal mission in Gaza and undertakes an illegal war in Iran. Is that right?
June 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I’ll try to remember to attach the photo this time!
This group gets proscribed as terrorist for spray painting a couple of RAF planes while Israel continues its genocidal mission in Gaza and undertakes an illegal war in Iran. Is that right?
This group gets proscribed as terrorist for spray painting a couple of RAF planes while Israel continues its genocidal mission in Gaza and undertakes an illegal war in Iran. Is that right?
A belated happy birthday Winston. Maddy says she’ll catch you up a week from today 🙂
June 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A belated happy birthday Winston. Maddy says she’ll catch you up a week from today 🙂
No! I can’t believe it! Seriously, just scrap the project now before the next overrun and massive budget increase 😡
June 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
No! I can’t believe it! Seriously, just scrap the project now before the next overrun and massive budget increase 😡
Does anyone actually give a sh*t?
June 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Does anyone actually give a sh*t?
Crikey! Not near us, fortunately.
June 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Crikey! Not near us, fortunately.
A gratuitous photo from our stay in North Devon - Maddy in her favourite location of Braunton Burrows 🙂
June 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A gratuitous photo from our stay in North Devon - Maddy in her favourite location of Braunton Burrows 🙂
Israel is terrified of honest journalism. I wonder why?
June 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Israel is terrified of honest journalism. I wonder why?