Source: Navy Lookout search.app/C9DRj As an ex-RFA/Merchant Navy Deck Officer I can say the writing has been on the wall since the 1980's. Successive government's failure to acknowledge the loss of a UK merchant fleet and plan ahead is the reason for the current situation.

10th December 2025 07.49 & 08.25

Here’s a poem which has become trapped in a vicious circus (and other phrases of a similar elk).

I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends. It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite www.itv.com/news/2025-12... But I thought Trump ended this war...

It's certainly hand-ball, so a free kick at least.

The "Trump is a wanker, he wears a wankers hat but when he wears it sideways, he looks a fucking twat" award?

#Whamageddon Background music on ITV local news article here in the North East about the decline of works Christmas nights out. Bugger.

OTD in 1994 Russia signed the Budapest memo, guaranteeing Ukraine's territorial integrity in exchange for their nukes, 44 Ukrainian Tu-22 heavy bombers and 1,068 Kh-55 cruise missiles. Which have been fired at Ukraine in this war.

Canada will pay a cut price €10m to have access to the EU’s new defence procurement scheme, the EU Commission confirmed on Tuesday (2 December), days after talks on a similar deal with the UK broke down after the commission demanded a €2bn fee.

Source: The New York Times search.app/VH9J7

QUICK!!!! It's the last day to get 15% off prints and original paintings in my online shop!!! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com Use the code Black Friday at the checkout to qualify.

It's a new device that makes "lean" beef.

I've reached my gold donor milestone! Register to donate at: my.blood.co.uk/badge/m50?

True

A little soon I know.

I posted this reply and the guy blocked me faster than the Road Runner running frpm the Coyote. Obvious bigot here. @vanwheezer.bsky.social Happy Thanksgiving!

My painting DAIRY COWS

I genuinely hate having to plug my work on here. I would rather post my cartoons and drawings without a link to my website, but unfortunately social media is an important element of our business, so I have to do it. I do appreciate the reposts and thank you for the support since I came to Bluesky.

Please show this map of Russian "advances" on the front line to your foreign acquaintances. Share it on social media in English. Write under posts by American thought leaders.

big bugs bunny getting elmer fudd to marry him vibes in the white house currently i see

Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes search.app/4TeiS

Terrific

this is true and it’s shameful, so please go do some reading about the Great Migration www.smithsonianmag.com/history/long...

Save time on mindfulness podcasts by listening to them at double speed.

Source: Sky News search.app/tUk7x "The coop, the cask, the floated cord..." Awful news for this person's family.

Clouds are one of my favorite things to paint, but they can be tricky! Here’s a few tips I’ve learned along the way. Questions welcomed!

BBC News - Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales www.bbc.com/news/article... Finally some good news!!

🚨🚨 " Surprise, surprise"; new @bylinetimes.bsky.social report by @nafeez.bsky.social reveals that BBC bias memo fuelling #trump's attack was authored by no else than... lobbyist Michael Prescott tied to #trump's pro-tech giants, #Oracle. bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...

This guy is a legend Expressing the collective thoughts of the world.

In case facts still matter

Absolutely stunning.

Sunrise this morning. Cascade foothills. It’s a stormy weekend here in Portland Oregon. 💛🧡💜

I know it’s early but my #Christmas card and gift wrap collection is now available in my online shop www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...

It’s not early if Christmas is an important selling time for you because people are already buying. You have to get on it! Please support independent makers and artists on social media. Don’t just like, repost! We appreciate it x

How to Hibernate. Scanned by us from the 1952 book Animal Fair, by the Provensens. It’s time.

A reminder for UK residents

Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!

So no terrorism then?

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ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

Elon Musk is paying Tommy Robinson's legal bills. The British media and political establishment is still on X and maybe this is the wake up call they need. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Fireworks I JUST got back from a LONG walk because the sun is out! 😎 I believe this is a #Sweetgum #Tree. #FallColor #PNW #Photography