Milestones

The Big Man (no, not Clarence Clemons 🎷) Isaac 'Lord' Love interrupted his South Downs Ultra yesterday to send me this. An absolute legend. Full gate turnstile. Not too many of these in Wester Ross.

Bath, becoming jaded.

Still free at the moment!

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True. #WritingCommunity

On this map @worldinmaps shows us which European nations aren't participating in the Eurovision song contest and why. Hungary made me laugh - that's part of the beauty of the contest!

Recent finds

The Ways in Which Donald Trump is Like Jesus Christ Except Better From the new Private Eye, in shops now.

Ludwell

This vintage #map shows the territorial losses of the Ottoman Empire between 1699 and 1918. An interesting way of displaying #history. Source: buff.ly/2G3zX7v

Eyes

Sharing this map mostly because New York ranks so favourably. I also love how relatively well behaved my Texan friends are. Source: buff.ly/tUlRrxb

Long-term evidence from 130,000+ US adults over 43 years shows that moderate coffee intake is tied to LOWER dementia risk & modestly better cognition. The sweet spot appears to be 2-3 cups/day. Benefits plateau beyond that. Decaf coffee doesn’t help. Source: bit.ly/4qv2MMZ

Well this is rather fine 😊

Barn with Spiral Ramp mymodernmet.com/barn-design-...

This map shows the Eurasian land mass. We see Eurasia from a different angle, we gain a new perspective. Richard Edes Harrison shaped the way Americans viewed the world during and after WWII like no other. A true master of the craft. Source: buff.ly/3qCX7r7

In Wales, support for Reform is plateauing and Labour has collapsed - with enthusiasm for Plaid Cymru and the Greens surging: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Young Germans (aged 11-17) use social media platforms less than the did a year ago. That's good as far as I am concerned. Facebook is extremely unpopular. In fact, young Germans are three times more likely to use MS Teams 🤣 🤣 🤣

Bodmin !

Snap shots

There you go, Goldi @goldilevels.bsky.social

The sweetest joy that Christmas sends is recollecting absent friends: Posted in January 1912 to Miss Young, Condorrat – "Had a splendid day. Hope you are in good health. Kind regards." #PostedInThePast

Had a look at the care system lately? Know what's in store if, God forbid, you ask for help? Ready to get ill yourself? Read any of the glossy magazines churned out by your local council on 'what help is available' or 'how to live your best life?'

Using Our Spare Time, illustrations in Odhams Encyclopaedia For Children, 1955

I used to be a teacher in an independent school. I watched as children missed lessons to be trolled around educational psychologists until they got an assessment. One class had 16/20 students with ‘special needs’. They sought extra time in exams, potential financial help, but many were frauds.

This is scary. "Three of the five worst harvests on record have now occurred since 2020, leaving some farmers asking whether the growing impacts of the climate crisis are making it too financially risky to sow their crops." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Rose & Crown TRENT; fabulous.

Nether Compton

Wessex Ridgeway - Maiden Newton.

When exactly is “Afro Carribean Friday?” Feels like a season …

Royal Oak in Bath today. Firkin huge fires; good beer; and our first draw at Rummy; ever.

My Mum took me to McDonalds today, first time for us both; McVirgins? She was desperate to order but couldn’t pay without a smart phone or card. They had no gluten free buns and so she had chicken pieces. I asked her for her verdict … “not as good as Kentucky and much dirtier” Success

Today, may have overdone the fruit …

I’d like to put some photos up but my phone has been tucked into my bobble hat; and everything below my neck below water.

On Bodmin bidmoing

It’s been a day of apples 🍏, flags and fingers.

Richard Jefferies 1883 - always climb a stile to see what lies on the other side. @lakesstiles.bsky.social Have you read Cornish? Ch 10 …

“Sex meridian “ 🤣🤣🤣

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