Almost literally ran into Pete Postlethwaite at a school sports day. It was only after I'd gone another 5 metres or so that I realised why he looked familiar!

If I have to live in a country with a monarchy, I want the eccentric weirdo, not someone who tries to come across as normal

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful time, and Santa brings you wonderful gifts He certainly picked right for me, I've been wanting to read this for a while 😄

Always good to see some Daisy analysis! Also, thanks Ryan Harris, I guess? The current Australian team are so likeable, I wondered if the older ones had actually been decent blokes as well! Nah, turns out I was right to dislike them (at least some). Good of him to support an old English belief

England have shown glimpses of being competitive this series, but they'll rue some missed opportunities, dropped catches, and poor decision-making at times. And a well-deserved victory for an Australian team that's had more than its share of difficulties with injuries! #ashes

There's some really cool stuff in here!

A trip to Lidl, and (completely unplanned!) I'm ready for this year's #FestiveTankChallenge They also had Tiger Is available, but those aren't as cool 😂

Green Arrow more than said "Fuck Ice" #GreenArrow #NoBorders #FuckIce #EmeraldArcher 1. This is how the story "Sanctuary" from Detective Comics #551-552 started. Back then was INS. The kid showed his passport after this, but his brother is not in the same situation.

Highly relatable post.

Listening to Powerwolf's In Blood We Trust, and my brain just autocorrected it to In Baz We Trust. Am I in a cult? 😅 #bazball #ashes #metal

Really looking forward to getting some paint on these late WWI British troops from Warfulcrum Games. Just stunningly detailed miniatures, and the posing on them's brilliant, like this bomber here. Special delivery, Fritz!

Right folks - D-Day is looming for this year’s #FestiveTankChallenge. Just ordered the few paints I needed to complete mine, so should be good to go. Tag in below if you’re getting participating this year, and do share if you can because there’s still time to get involved! #Wargaming

One of my fave niche history facts is how many loaded pistols your average highwayman had during a hold up. We're talking four minimum on his saddle, then at least two in his belt. Ideally three or four. Because fuck trying to reload a 17th century pistol on horseback that's why.

An interesting review of a fantastic movie! Oh, and some other stuff Nathan has written

Trans men are men, trans women are women, and if you have a problem with that just block this account because I cannot be fucking doing with it. It'll improve both our timelines.

As someone whose children were at Girl Guides Scotland, it impressed me that they were so open and welcoming. To see this change now, because of *one* parent (presumably backed by a bitter GC terf billionaire) is genuinely upsetting. www.change.org/p/allow-tran...

If you think that the current state of trans healthcare in the UK is because of concern or caution, I'd encourage you to think again. It's not medically informed, it's a reactionary response to transphobic bigotry whipped up into a frenzy over the past few years. And it costs lives.

Happy Victory for US Arms and Down With Treasonous Slavers Day!

So I decided last night to celebrate the holidays with another Highfleet run. As is tradition, I designed a stupidly OP battleship to basically brute force the game. Behold Object 712 "Oplot." It can wipe out strike groups in single volleys. There's only one *slight* issue.

For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really. US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri... UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...

Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’

apparently we are supposed to feel sorry for england fans who ended up in perth with no cricket to watch. NO - feel sorry for the poor bastards shivering on the sofa read about the REAL winter england fan here👇 daisycutterzine.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/t...

I once live-tweeted our attempt to cancel a mis-sold Virgin Media contract. It went viral to such a level that eventually the CEO had to call me personally to apologize for how fucking awful they are. Just to give them some modicum of a PR save they could use to counter the massive negative press.

On this day in 1120, the White Ship sank en route from Barfleur to Southampton. William Ætheling, King Henry I’s only legitimate son and heir to the throne, drowned whilst trying to save his half-sister, Matilda of Perche, who also perished. 1/4

This is not the way, and @cnygren.bsky.social and I lay out in detail why it isn’t in this essay here. static1.squarespace.com/static/55577...

Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…

IDIC means celebrating all facets of humanity and ensuring peace, safety and support so we can all manifest our greatest selves. Denying trans people this right is in direct violation of Star Trek’s ethics and core values. Violence against the trans community must end. Image by womenatwarp.com/

🏳️‍⚧️This Trans Day of Rememberance honor the fallen by fighting for those of us who remain. We need everyone's help to survive this hell🏳️‍🌈

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the transgender lives lost to violence. The Green Party stands shoulder to shoulder with transgender people in the face of increasing transphobic rhetoric in our society and politics.

Part 3 of my ongoing series about the incredible WW2 flight of the California Clipper is now up and free to read. Imagine having to fly your aircraft on regular gasoline, which it has never used before. Now imagine having to work out how to do that while you're flying over the vast Indian Ocean...

Nyri is an author and historian doing extraordinary work in unenviable circumstances—not least of which is simply being herself in the current U.S. environment. She’s raising money for her top-surgery down payment, and could use our help:

Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments: One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.

In September your generosity helped me get a consult; now I'm cleared for top surgery! You can help me raise the $1000 down payment by Dec 14th, via links below! And hey, wow! Now at $415 of $1000. Thank you for helping me reclaim my mountains ⛰️⛰️ buff.ly/nPdjHzP buff.ly/ZsU6eFu

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This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.

Hate doing this, because everyone is skint, but Oz is the only important thing in my life and I'm too broke to cover his additional surgery. If you'd like to help, please use OZVET20 at checkout on fenrisgames.com/shop for a nice discount or ko-fi.com/fenrisgames if you don't need toys. Thankyou 💔

New awareness campaign

This postcard I wrote to a young reader, Sasha Stephenson, was returned to me, as she no longer lives at the address she gave me. Please help me to get it to her if you can!

Just sharing this cartoon made by Niels again. Shieldwalls are awesome. Regularly check in with loved ones to make sure they're perhaps in need of a shieldwall. www.facebook.com/CouldBeWorse...

OK. Who wants another Captain Dan history thread? (Reprised and rescued from the bad place....) I present you with Chemical Warfare and Chemical Weapons in the Second World War.

Is that not what you'd call them? I've certainly always thought of my parents' cousins as being aunts or uncles. Sure, it's not 100% technically correct, but what else would you say?

Repost with grunts! These grizzled Free French should fit the bill.

Gotta repost a Poilu!

I think about this a lot.

Spare some love today for Collingwood. The other Admiral at Trafalgar. Proud northerner. Hater of flogging. Legit brilliant commander and Nelson's trusted right hand. First into battle on Royal Sovereign. Took charge after Nelson was sniped and saved the British Fleet. Here's HIS Trafalgar... /1 🧵

British.

Check it out! We at @goonhammer.com Historicals review Midgard, a rank-and-flank system you can use for Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Anicents, Knights, Fantasy, or whatever else you can think of! www.goonhammer.com/goonhammer-h... @toofatlardies.bsky.social #spreadthelard

10. You all should definitely read Edge of Midnight @eomproject.bsky.social by @badsocialism.bsky.social as it is imho so far a really good work actually trying to go into fleshing out the entire period of the Federation-Klingon Cold War and actually making it feel lived in.

Hey, you. You've had various people scoff at the things that bring you joy and it's made you feel really small at times. But you're still going, cause that's the most important bit. And if you're struggling with it at the moment, don't let those joyless judgers stop you doing the nice thing.

When is it too soon to wargame a conflict?