Tim
@spodlife.bsky.social
Software engineer, occasionally emerges from the murky depths to be sociable, do photography, and maybe ride a bicycle.
Have you been tempted?
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Christmas tree wrapping
YouTube video by Demons Banta box
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December 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Have you been tempted?
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Before I forget. I need to say the gin in our advent calender tonight was lush. Hoxton Tropical Gin. Mr said it was like posh malibu. #ginvent
December 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Before I forget. I need to say the gin in our advent calender tonight was lush. Hoxton Tropical Gin. Mr said it was like posh malibu. #ginvent
For fans of walking around the North of England: www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
‘It’s like striding across the top of the world’: the Pennines’ new Roof of England walk
The route showcases the North Pennines’ unsung landscapes. We road test a 50-mile section that takes in golden forests, high moors and pretty villages
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
For fans of walking around the North of England: www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
After 30 years I have finally found out the delicious pastry I loved to buy from the local Toulouse boulangerie was called "Pain Suisse aux Raisins".
Similar to the traditional spiral pain aux raisins, but in a long rectangle and more custard.
Similar to the traditional spiral pain aux raisins, but in a long rectangle and more custard.
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
After 30 years I have finally found out the delicious pastry I loved to buy from the local Toulouse boulangerie was called "Pain Suisse aux Raisins".
Similar to the traditional spiral pain aux raisins, but in a long rectangle and more custard.
Similar to the traditional spiral pain aux raisins, but in a long rectangle and more custard.
Geologic Core Sample
xkcd.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Love walking, in steady manageable sections, through amazing countryside and small towns? Try the Steel Cotton Rail Trail:
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
From Steel City to Cottonopolis: a new walking trail through a post-industrial Peak District
The nostalgic Steel Cotton Rail Trail between Sheffield and Manchester has 14 day-length sections, with walks for urban explorers and summit-bagging hikers alike
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Love walking, in steady manageable sections, through amazing countryside and small towns? Try the Steel Cotton Rail Trail:
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
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Just some cows having a swim in the canal. According to hillmorton locks The Fire Service and farmer successfully got these fans of the cut mooooved back to their field. 🐄
October 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Just some cows having a swim in the canal. According to hillmorton locks The Fire Service and farmer successfully got these fans of the cut mooooved back to their field. 🐄
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I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
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Putting aside how the UK government usually responds to these petitions by simply saying 'no', seeing this hit a million signatures in like a day kinda shows how much people REALLY do not want this.
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Putting aside how the UK government usually responds to these petitions by simply saying 'no', seeing this hit a million signatures in like a day kinda shows how much people REALLY do not want this.
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
So yeah, keep signing it. Let's see how high this can go!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
What's so stupid about the emergency alert is that I am too busy shutting it up to read what it says. And then it's gone. What was the message?
September 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
What's so stupid about the emergency alert is that I am too busy shutting it up to read what it says. And then it's gone. What was the message?
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If I am found dead it was the ducks. There are 2 outside with the most evil sounding quacks I have ever heard.
September 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
If I am found dead it was the ducks. There are 2 outside with the most evil sounding quacks I have ever heard.
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Writers, keep writing. Do not buy into the hype train telling you your job will be replaced in a few years. Those using AI are literally atrophying their brains ability to be creative. The future will need your words, your creativity, to function well.
publichealthpolicyjournal.com/mit-study-fi...
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MIT Study Finds Artificial Intelligence Use Reprograms the Brain, Leading to Cognitive Decline - Science, Public Health Policy and the Law
By Nicolas Hulscher, MPH
publichealthpolicyjournal.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Writers, keep writing. Do not buy into the hype train telling you your job will be replaced in a few years. Those using AI are literally atrophying their brains ability to be creative. The future will need your words, your creativity, to function well.
publichealthpolicyjournal.com/mit-study-fi...
publichealthpolicyjournal.com/mit-study-fi...
It looks like July was a good time to cover my roof in panels.
Chinese Solar Makers' Losses Deepen as Industry Vows To End Price War
https://slashdot.org/story/25/08/25/1436233/chinese-solar-makers-losses-deepen-as-industry-vows-to-end-price-war?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
Chinese Solar Makers' Losses Deepen as Industry Vows To End Price War
Years of aggressive capacity expansion have driven China's solar manufacturing sector into deep losses. Panel prices have hit their lowest levels since 2011 even as the country's installations more than doubled. Shanghai-listed Tongwei reported a 4.96 billion yuan ($693 million) net loss for the fir...
slashdot.org
August 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It looks like July was a good time to cover my roof in panels.
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August 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
See, they could have edited Gregg out of MasterChef.
August 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
See, they could have edited Gregg out of MasterChef.
A daily history puzzle, now available in English as well as German:
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Errate mithilfe von 4 historischen Ereignissen das gesuchte Jahr. Ein von Wordle und Geschichten aus der Geschichte inspiriertes Spiel.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A daily history puzzle, now available in English as well as German:
#pastpuzzle en-353
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You must. You must simply post a photo from your device without context
July 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
You must. You must simply post a photo from your device without context
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Turns out our eldest can unlock my wife’s phone with FaceID, lol.
July 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Turns out our eldest can unlock my wife’s phone with FaceID, lol.
Earlier this year I was very interested in a boat for sale, but it had a name strongly linked to fascism. It definitely would have needed renaming. Fortunately a better, cheaper, nearer, boat was also for sale, which I bought instead.
Continuing with amusing boat names: Iris Elder sent us this. The boat was bought by her late partner. They enjoyed many happy trips on her and also changed her name to ‘Magic’ 🫶
July 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Earlier this year I was very interested in a boat for sale, but it had a name strongly linked to fascism. It definitely would have needed renaming. Fortunately a better, cheaper, nearer, boat was also for sale, which I bought instead.
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Many thanks to @merman1974.bsky.social for the chance to speak a little bit about the recent BASIC liner competition.Very cool to personally appear in a magazine I’ve subscribed to for many years now! I’ve already partly coded one of my entries for next year’s competition :D get in early this time!
June 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Many thanks to @merman1974.bsky.social for the chance to speak a little bit about the recent BASIC liner competition.Very cool to personally appear in a magazine I’ve subscribed to for many years now! I’ve already partly coded one of my entries for next year’s competition :D get in early this time!
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Muddywatermaps.uk is open for biz and talking orders - so far the national map is the most popular although we have made some “specials” for some marina pals…
Home - MuddyWaterMaps
Simply navigate England's Waterways Simplifying Navigation Across England’s Waterways Start Exploring Discover England's Waterways at a Glance MuddyWaterMaps is dedicated to simplifying your canal and river adventures, offering clear and accessible maps to help you explore England's waterways with ease. Buy now... Discover England's Waterways with Ease No need to become a map expert, just
Muddywatermaps.uk
May 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Muddywatermaps.uk is open for biz and talking orders - so far the national map is the most popular although we have made some “specials” for some marina pals…
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Just seen the big boat parked in the mans front garden story. I now do not feel as stupid at all the times we have grounded ourselves.
May 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Just seen the big boat parked in the mans front garden story. I now do not feel as stupid at all the times we have grounded ourselves.
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So I launched a business this w/end - Muddywatermaps.uk & it helps you navigate England’s inland waterways with the easiest maps.
Narrowboats should only have possessions that serve two functions. Our maps are wall art, navigation tools — and help with the washing up!
Check the gear here
Narrowboats should only have possessions that serve two functions. Our maps are wall art, navigation tools — and help with the washing up!
Check the gear here
Home - MuddyWaterMaps
Simply navigate England's Waterways Simplifying Navigation Across England’s Waterways Start Exploring Discover England's Waterways at a Glance MuddyWaterMaps is dedicated to simplifying your canal and river adventures, offering clear and accessible maps to help you explore England's waterways with ease. Buy now... Discover England's Waterways with Ease No need to become a map expert, just
Muddywatermaps.uk
May 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
So I launched a business this w/end - Muddywatermaps.uk & it helps you navigate England’s inland waterways with the easiest maps.
Narrowboats should only have possessions that serve two functions. Our maps are wall art, navigation tools — and help with the washing up!
Check the gear here
Narrowboats should only have possessions that serve two functions. Our maps are wall art, navigation tools — and help with the washing up!
Check the gear here
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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - From Ross Smith, a foggy evening on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal 🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
April 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - From Ross Smith, a foggy evening on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal 🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals