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If you enjoyed this, I put the same humour and retro computing obsessions into my new book "81 Jokes For The ZX81". Do pre-order it, out early December in time for Christmas. An ideal gift for you or your ZX81 loving partner. I've put so much love into this. Order now: spelk.press/gb/products/...

On this day 1605 Guy Fawkes began his journey to London. It would take him several days because his legs were made of old tights stuffed with newspapers.

Ah, this is ace.

My floral art with semi abstract autumn rose and chrysanthemums

I remembered today about The Dalek Relaxation Tape For Humans from Peter Serafinowicz

Sad News 💔 Actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It," has died, his manager confirmed. He was 80. #RipTimCurry

“Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.” Dolly Parton handmade collage

William Orbit: Madonna and Blur producer dies aged 69

Did you see the sign today about hobbies?

David Hockney R.I.P. Pure inspiration and the man was forever curious Curious works for me Go well David

Summer

Unacceptable and unworkable.

The European Gymnastics Federation allowed russians and belarusians to compete under the flags of their countries the russian won one of the competitions, the Ukrainian athlete took 2nd place a Ukrainian's reaction to the russian anthem #UkrainainView

Thank you to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for sending this letter about the draft EHRC Code of Practice. We fully agree that it needs to be withdrawn, and that women's rights and trans rights are not in conflict. 🧡🏳️‍⚧️ We're re-sharing the letter, with Alt-text. 👇

Shithouse “Sport”

“Arf!”

re. BAFTAs and John Davidson's involuntary vocal outburst - Listen to this exceptional young woman on Tourette’s Syndrome 👇

The bilious sex offender in Chief is upset. Donny done a do do deal.

Now do Trump. His presence in the Epstein files IS the orange elephant in the Oval Office.

health

Pot of gold located near the local sewage treatment facility.

Oh great. The World at One has begun its coverage of Jim Ratcliffe's remarks with two "vox pops" - one for, and one against. Just such an awful, cop-out model of reporting.

Grok’s new Paedo’ Sub’ all un natural flavours and ingredients in a torpedo bread roll.* (*Not legally considered as bread). Leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

The Pope’s message in a nutshell. “Be more like Jesus and less “JESUS CHRIST!”

What sad and shocking news. :’( Vince was exceptional person. He had a huge impact on games. This is a terrible loss.

Thank you for all the messages and solidarity - I know it could be a strange week ahead so I may be quite quiet - but I am chipper and ready

Hi Andrew Pierce, remember this article about Nigel Farage?

'They can be pure ZZ Top-meets-Can charging down a freeway yelling their brains out, they can be halfway to a friendly hoedown if you squint perhaps, and they can be halfway to Mars too' Butthole Surfers - Live At The Leather Fly is No 13 in tQ’s Reissues Etc. of the Year 2025 buff.ly/PFJb866

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Farage: epic grifter

In one episode of the second series of Stuff, the first five minutes consisted of what appeared to be an episode of Juliet Bravo, and really the only initial clue is that Juliet Bravo was never on BBC2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHmX...

Framed print of Manchester Study 1 off to a new home.

When dinner and movie involve Pink Flamingos.

The weekend is here!

RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years. His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds. A massive loss 💔

Apathetic bloody planet.