gerald, local guything
@thagomisemerms.bsky.social
palaeontology enthusiast and mermaid enthusiast. I have combined the two to form the ultimate interest: palaeontology-inspired mermaids.
They/Them and Ze/Zir for me!
They/Them and Ze/Zir for me!
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The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 17, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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I realise I'm just a freak, but living in a multicultural city is the best thing of all time, it's just the best possible human experience and i can not understand why anyone on earth would be like "weve got to destroy this"
January 17, 2026 at 4:28 AM
I realise I'm just a freak, but living in a multicultural city is the best thing of all time, it's just the best possible human experience and i can not understand why anyone on earth would be like "weve got to destroy this"
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Had the pleasure of making a sculpture of Sue the Tyrannosaurus rex for SHOWANNA Studio. 🦖
Pretty pleased with how this one turned out, I got to nerd out on all of her unique pathologies. The old girl lived a hard life!
Pretty pleased with how this one turned out, I got to nerd out on all of her unique pathologies. The old girl lived a hard life!
January 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Had the pleasure of making a sculpture of Sue the Tyrannosaurus rex for SHOWANNA Studio. 🦖
Pretty pleased with how this one turned out, I got to nerd out on all of her unique pathologies. The old girl lived a hard life!
Pretty pleased with how this one turned out, I got to nerd out on all of her unique pathologies. The old girl lived a hard life!
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The Home Office’s new TikTok account wants you to see migration through a negative lens.
We refuse this toxic narrative. Migration is a positive force in this country.
We refuse this toxic narrative. Migration is a positive force in this country.
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The Home Office’s new TikTok account wants you to see migration through a negative lens.
We refuse this toxic narrative. Migration is a positive force in this country.
We refuse this toxic narrative. Migration is a positive force in this country.
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I know people will dismiss it. But, as migrants, we're facing a non-zero chance of deportation from the country we call our home. Please, argue with your conservative coworkers and family. Vote tactically. Take to the streets. Don't sleepwalk into fascism and ignorance.
A sobering thought: were Nigel Farage to become Prime Minister then the terrifying scenes from Minneapolis would become terrifying scenes here.
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 AM
I know people will dismiss it. But, as migrants, we're facing a non-zero chance of deportation from the country we call our home. Please, argue with your conservative coworkers and family. Vote tactically. Take to the streets. Don't sleepwalk into fascism and ignorance.
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This is sad but they are justified to be scared.
apple.news/A0HBo1UoXTIG...
apple.news/A0HBo1UoXTIG...
'A silent message to people like me': The nurses scared to visit homes with flags — The i Paper
Client-facing workers are affected by the atmosphere that St George’s flags bring, as they deliver care while on high alert for racially charged interactions
apple.news
January 14, 2026 at 9:24 AM
This is sad but they are justified to be scared.
apple.news/A0HBo1UoXTIG...
apple.news/A0HBo1UoXTIG...
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It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend
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Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating https://theonion.com/archaeologists-d-c-capitol-may-have-once-been-used-for-legislating/
January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating https://theonion.com/archaeologists-d-c-capitol-may-have-once-been-used-for-legislating/
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Some context (with an excellent quote about what Richard placed in his bathroom): www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The fossil finder: one man’s lifelong search for fragments of Britain’s Jurassic past – photo essay
Richard Forrest has spent half a century combing beaches for ammonites and other fossils. Along the Dorset coast, the constant shift of earth, rocks and sand continually reveals fresh evidence of life...
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Some context (with an excellent quote about what Richard placed in his bathroom): www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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British Palaeontologist Richard Forrest, a Brief Obituary tetzoo.com/blog/2026/1/...
British Palaeontologist Richard Forrest, a Brief Obituary — Tetrapod Zoology
Following the recent article here on the new, third edition of Ancient Sea Reptiles , it’s appropriate to report far sadder, more serious but very relevant news...
tetzoo.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
British Palaeontologist Richard Forrest, a Brief Obituary tetzoo.com/blog/2026/1/...
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On Monday, Trump ran roughshod over intl law - the UK took no action.
On Tuesday, Trump threatened a NATO ally - the UK took no action.
Today, the UK supported Trump's military operation in the North Atlantic.
When will this govt stop appeasing Trump and stand up for the rule of law?
On Tuesday, Trump threatened a NATO ally - the UK took no action.
Today, the UK supported Trump's military operation in the North Atlantic.
When will this govt stop appeasing Trump and stand up for the rule of law?
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
On Monday, Trump ran roughshod over intl law - the UK took no action.
On Tuesday, Trump threatened a NATO ally - the UK took no action.
Today, the UK supported Trump's military operation in the North Atlantic.
When will this govt stop appeasing Trump and stand up for the rule of law?
On Tuesday, Trump threatened a NATO ally - the UK took no action.
Today, the UK supported Trump's military operation in the North Atlantic.
When will this govt stop appeasing Trump and stand up for the rule of law?
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A little mountain beauty to cut across the timeline..
Christmas eve sunset over Cwm Cywarch, Eryri/Snowdonia, with a last shaft of sunlight illuminating the mountain tops 🤩
📷 My own
Christmas eve sunset over Cwm Cywarch, Eryri/Snowdonia, with a last shaft of sunlight illuminating the mountain tops 🤩
📷 My own
January 8, 2026 at 6:37 AM
A little mountain beauty to cut across the timeline..
Christmas eve sunset over Cwm Cywarch, Eryri/Snowdonia, with a last shaft of sunlight illuminating the mountain tops 🤩
📷 My own
Christmas eve sunset over Cwm Cywarch, Eryri/Snowdonia, with a last shaft of sunlight illuminating the mountain tops 🤩
📷 My own
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TAKE ACTION TODAY 🚨
Email the House of Lords and call on them to vote down anti-protest laws designed to silence us.
Protest has always been a part of British culture and tradition.
But it’s under threat – and we must act urgently to protect it.
secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/...
Email the House of Lords and call on them to vote down anti-protest laws designed to silence us.
Protest has always been a part of British culture and tradition.
But it’s under threat – and we must act urgently to protect it.
secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/...
Stop the Crime and Policing Bill
Tell the House of Lords to reject the dangerous proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill
secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:36 AM
TAKE ACTION TODAY 🚨
Email the House of Lords and call on them to vote down anti-protest laws designed to silence us.
Protest has always been a part of British culture and tradition.
But it’s under threat – and we must act urgently to protect it.
secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/...
Email the House of Lords and call on them to vote down anti-protest laws designed to silence us.
Protest has always been a part of British culture and tradition.
But it’s under threat – and we must act urgently to protect it.
secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/...
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ACTUAL GOOD NEWS EVERYONE: The Paleontological Research Institution and the Museum of the Earth have made it through the crisis!
Thanks to everyone who shared or donated-every donation mattered! Please share the good news just as widely!⚒️🧪🦑 Together we did #savePRI
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
Thanks to everyone who shared or donated-every donation mattered! Please share the good news just as widely!⚒️🧪🦑 Together we did #savePRI
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
‘Every Single Dollar Mattered’: Donations Save Museum of the Earth From Foreclosure
Just days before a year-end foreclosure deadline, the Museum of the Earth has paid off its mortgage following a wide fundraising campaign that rescued the Ithaca area landmark.
www.ithaca.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
ACTUAL GOOD NEWS EVERYONE: The Paleontological Research Institution and the Museum of the Earth have made it through the crisis!
Thanks to everyone who shared or donated-every donation mattered! Please share the good news just as widely!⚒️🧪🦑 Together we did #savePRI
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
Thanks to everyone who shared or donated-every donation mattered! Please share the good news just as widely!⚒️🧪🦑 Together we did #savePRI
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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I've waited 3 years to make this post
December 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I've waited 3 years to make this post
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Super proud of Doctoral researcher James Davison who has just submitted his thesis "Trans Lives in Early Anglo-Saxon Period
Communities: Translating Archaeological and Literary Records" co-supervised with Bonnie Effros. Early insight here: theconversation.com/the-burials-... #medieval #archaeology
Communities: Translating Archaeological and Literary Records" co-supervised with Bonnie Effros. Early insight here: theconversation.com/the-burials-... #medieval #archaeology
The burials that could challenge historians’ ideas about Anglo-Saxon gender
Skeletons found with items that don’t align with their estimated sex are usually excluded from research – but that assumes a 19th century view of gender.
theconversation.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Super proud of Doctoral researcher James Davison who has just submitted his thesis "Trans Lives in Early Anglo-Saxon Period
Communities: Translating Archaeological and Literary Records" co-supervised with Bonnie Effros. Early insight here: theconversation.com/the-burials-... #medieval #archaeology
Communities: Translating Archaeological and Literary Records" co-supervised with Bonnie Effros. Early insight here: theconversation.com/the-burials-... #medieval #archaeology
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Timeline cleanse!
Pull up a bench and sit by the fire for a while
Pull up a bench and sit by the fire for a while
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Timeline cleanse!
Pull up a bench and sit by the fire for a while
Pull up a bench and sit by the fire for a while
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And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, was present at the end of the universe, having witnessed every black hole evaporate and every proton decay. Even so, Death would not come.
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, was present at the end of the universe, having witnessed every black hole evaporate and every proton decay. Even so, Death would not come.
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IT IS TIME.
Today is the only day you can legally share this. Happy Almost Christmas
Today is the only day you can legally share this. Happy Almost Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
IT IS TIME.
Today is the only day you can legally share this. Happy Almost Christmas
Today is the only day you can legally share this. Happy Almost Christmas
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pictures I painted at 3 am
3/4 „Procession“
3/4 „Procession“
February 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
pictures I painted at 3 am
3/4 „Procession“
3/4 „Procession“
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We’ve exceeded 72k signatures. As some of our media and politicians push a more harmful narrative, others are pushing back. This is a groundswell of compassion from everyday women for the trans, intersex and nonbinary community.
Please keep sharing with friends and family 🙏
🔗 notinourname.org.uk/
Please keep sharing with friends and family 🙏
🔗 notinourname.org.uk/
Home - Not in our name
Not In our Name: Women in support of the trans+community
notinourname.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We’ve exceeded 72k signatures. As some of our media and politicians push a more harmful narrative, others are pushing back. This is a groundswell of compassion from everyday women for the trans, intersex and nonbinary community.
Please keep sharing with friends and family 🙏
🔗 notinourname.org.uk/
Please keep sharing with friends and family 🙏
🔗 notinourname.org.uk/
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Dear God... Where are we going, what are we doing?
Somehow calling it GBeebies doesn't seem funny anymore. It's not the teletubbies, it's a far-right propaganda channel.
For all the BBC's many faults, we need it more than ever...
www.nationalworld.com/read-this/gb...
Somehow calling it GBeebies doesn't seem funny anymore. It's not the teletubbies, it's a far-right propaganda channel.
For all the BBC's many faults, we need it more than ever...
www.nationalworld.com/read-this/gb...
GB News overtakes Sky News to become Britain’s top commercial news channel this year
GB News has overtaken Sky News to become Britain’s number one commercial news channel, according to official data.
www.nationalworld.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Dear God... Where are we going, what are we doing?
Somehow calling it GBeebies doesn't seem funny anymore. It's not the teletubbies, it's a far-right propaganda channel.
For all the BBC's many faults, we need it more than ever...
www.nationalworld.com/read-this/gb...
Somehow calling it GBeebies doesn't seem funny anymore. It's not the teletubbies, it's a far-right propaganda channel.
For all the BBC's many faults, we need it more than ever...
www.nationalworld.com/read-this/gb...