Some Bloke in a Hat
@someblokeinahat.bsky.social
Friend to El-ahrairah. Lover of The Old Stones and dirty engines. Para is my Normal. England (North). Hedgehog rescuer and nature advocate. Model maker. Dog nut. Wandering fool.
'What is, is what must be.'
Sometimes sweary.
'What is, is what must be.'
Sometimes sweary.
Is there anyone out there able to make bespoke model decals for not very much money?
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Is there anyone out there able to make bespoke model decals for not very much money?
Only Fans but it's just me pointing out the window at clouds.
OnlyFans but it’s just me yelling at the TV during hockey games.
OnlyFans but it’s just me tapping my belly button because it makes a cool noise. Seriously try it
November 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Only Fans but it's just me pointing out the window at clouds.
November 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Well, we are on our way to a new boiler.
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Well, we are on our way to a new boiler.
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Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests www.theguardian.com/society/2025... reading this from the safety of my hospital bed sickens me. All migrant workers in our NHS are hardworking dedicated people. So many helping to get me better with utmost professional care.
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests www.theguardian.com/society/2025... reading this from the safety of my hospital bed sickens me. All migrant workers in our NHS are hardworking dedicated people. So many helping to get me better with utmost professional care.
Can someone remind me to put a couple of quid on the Lotto tomorrow? 5%
November 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Can someone remind me to put a couple of quid on the Lotto tomorrow? 5%
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Remembering that time the late Queen set off from the Shire to take a ring to Mordor.
November 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Remembering that time the late Queen set off from the Shire to take a ring to Mordor.
I saw my first rock dove on holiday this year. Like pigeons, but somehow prettier.
Third and final Uist trip finished! That's 481 individual Rock Doves ringed/recaptured/resighted during 2025, providing great data to help us understand this population. It's been nice to also get the opportunity to update the community on our project progress. @jezierskimt.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I saw my first rock dove on holiday this year. Like pigeons, but somehow prettier.
Well, what's happening at Bloke Towers today? I hear you ask. Well, the boiler's still buggered so we're cold.
It's not as horrible as yesterday.
It's not as horrible as yesterday.
November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Well, what's happening at Bloke Towers today? I hear you ask. Well, the boiler's still buggered so we're cold.
It's not as horrible as yesterday.
It's not as horrible as yesterday.
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Stop putting Christmas decorations up before December you maniacs
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Stop putting Christmas decorations up before December you maniacs
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Me, when I've been to the UK for a few days then come back to Germany and forget which way I'm meant to look first when I want to cross a road:
a man in a purple tank top with the rolling stones logo in the corner
ALT: a man in a purple tank top with the rolling stones logo in the corner
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Me, when I've been to the UK for a few days then come back to Germany and forget which way I'm meant to look first when I want to cross a road:
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ARCHIVE: RARE, biped;
spotter: duke_of_pukeleuch;
55.997858,-2.506689;
1849hrs 9/12/23
spotter: duke_of_pukeleuch;
55.997858,-2.506689;
1849hrs 9/12/23
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
ARCHIVE: RARE, biped;
spotter: duke_of_pukeleuch;
55.997858,-2.506689;
1849hrs 9/12/23
spotter: duke_of_pukeleuch;
55.997858,-2.506689;
1849hrs 9/12/23
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Stop the presses, biggest story of the day: www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
CCTV captures fox and otter’s tour of Lincoln city centre
A wildlife expert says the footage of the animals wandering past shops and bars is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Stop the presses, biggest story of the day: www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Me? Oh, aye, I'm fine [Rictus]
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Me? Oh, aye, I'm fine [Rictus]
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My new cat is super fucking weird but I love him.
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My new cat is super fucking weird but I love him.
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Well, it's been a day. Looks like the boiler's finally died, which is nice on the coldest day of autumn, but that's how it goes.
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Well, it's been a day. Looks like the boiler's finally died, which is nice on the coldest day of autumn, but that's how it goes.
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Right. Sorted quite a lot of stuff today, so I'm feeling much better about things.
...
Now I'm just waiting for the next minor disaster to happen.
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Now I'm just waiting for the next minor disaster to happen.
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Right. Sorted quite a lot of stuff today, so I'm feeling much better about things.
...
Now I'm just waiting for the next minor disaster to happen.
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Now I'm just waiting for the next minor disaster to happen.
An important part of Capitalism is that each person has one set of skills with which to make money. If said person needs something doing, they have to pay another person to do it.
Introduce some anarchy. Become multi skilled.
Introduce some anarchy. Become multi skilled.
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
An important part of Capitalism is that each person has one set of skills with which to make money. If said person needs something doing, they have to pay another person to do it.
Introduce some anarchy. Become multi skilled.
Introduce some anarchy. Become multi skilled.
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If eurostar went to Blackpool...
My lovely colleague Abdel announces the stops from Preston with a Marseille twist. Nearly 4 years later, this still makes me guffaw.
My lovely colleague Abdel announces the stops from Preston with a Marseille twist. Nearly 4 years later, this still makes me guffaw.
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
If eurostar went to Blackpool...
My lovely colleague Abdel announces the stops from Preston with a Marseille twist. Nearly 4 years later, this still makes me guffaw.
My lovely colleague Abdel announces the stops from Preston with a Marseille twist. Nearly 4 years later, this still makes me guffaw.
(Nikon F. Sweet dream are made of these...)
Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) taking a mirror selfie, 1962.
Starr took this selfie in a hotel room in the Bahamas using a camera on a timer.
Starr took this selfie in a hotel room in the Bahamas using a camera on a timer.
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
(Nikon F. Sweet dream are made of these...)
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Me and my West Highland Way Certificate 🐾
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Me and my West Highland Way Certificate 🐾
I've gone to bed in the hope that I sleep although I can't see it happening, there's too much to fret about.
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I've gone to bed in the hope that I sleep although I can't see it happening, there's too much to fret about.
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This is Scotty. He is not chasing his own tail's shadow. If you'll notice, he actually has it cornered. 13/10 (TT: lifewithscotty)
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This is Scotty. He is not chasing his own tail's shadow. If you'll notice, he actually has it cornered. 13/10 (TT: lifewithscotty)