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Alasdair Mckinlay

@alimak66.bsky.social

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Early retired civil servant. Did lots of community stuff. Living with myeloma and doing just fine.

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 46m

Thank you.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 57m

To please you. When I need you. What on earth is that clip from!?

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 2h

For some reason this doesn't surprise me. 🤔😊

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 3h

It's the cracks that let the light in. Or do something like that.

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 3h

Weather a factor? Will v neck require a scarf? Would you know which scarf? Either way I'm sure you will look swish.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 3h

Morning. Enjoy your gallivanting later.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 3h

Made me smile again. Thank you. Love that word btw. In all contexts.

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 4h

Well. Not for the first time, you've made me think. Thank you.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 16h

Boo. Same up here.

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 17h

Hurrah!

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 21h

Superb. Top chat. And you've just reminded me that wee London cafés can be some of the most lovely places to eat.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

All of this makes me think of the Chandler quote: Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. Worth reading the whole thing if you don't know it. Tagging @andreamann.bsky.social who's been doing a great job on this. Hope your week gets better.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

I sent the photo of the quirky ceramics before I read your sad news. Just in case you thought I'd turned into a thoughtless monster. 💙

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Dr Coralie Mills @dendrochronicle.bsky.social · 1d

The Carpow logboat on display in Perth Museum 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It was found in the Tay Estuary near Perth and dates to around 1000 BC, in the Late Bronze Age.

#Woodensday #logboat #oak #prehistory #scotland #archaeology

A colour photo taken from the rear end of the logboat on display. The slot for a missing transom can be seen on this end of the boat. The massive nature of the logboat is evident. Photo copyright ©️ Coralie Mills 2023

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(Dr) Rena Maguire @justrena.bsky.social · 1d

I shamt name them,but this was the conclusion of one of my students about Ireland and Irish heritage.
That's the future thank god.

What does it tell us about being Itish today ?
It tells us that Irish people hace always been connected to other people and places.irish identity was neve and is not made up of one group. Irish identity gree from.mixing old traditions and new ideas. Irish people learned from other countries and they shared their skills and ideas with them too! The Broighter collarshows us that being Irish is to be open, creative and connected to a bigger world.

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

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Calvin and Hobbes @calvin-and-hobbes.bsky.social · 1d

Assign a school report? Calvin instantly questions the entire education system.
#CalvinandHobbes #HomeworkStruggle

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

Oh. And why don't they just change the name to boring, boring Aresenil.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

Watched this again this week. Amazing animation. Very scary and creepy. And very risque for it's time. Topless women.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

I could pretend to wonder what you mean, but I doubt you'd believe me.

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

My gorgeous local gift shop usually has some. I'll have a look.

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Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

Looks fascinating. Wednesday is the 12th though. Only spotted it because I'm in Glasgow on Wednesday and wondered if I could go.

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

So having read the replies, people with penises who chose to sit, as I do more often, crack on. People with penises who chose to stand, lift the seat! Why in name wouldn't you!!?

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

Vanessa. Sorry but this is a bit bossy. But so many people today and yesterday are on your side. I'm loving this Milo fella eg. But get back to believing. Sorry. I'm bossy. They are idiots

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

And while I live alone, I've got loads of women pals. I'd hate for them to go for a pee and find I'd forgotten to wipe. What's the thing now you ask?

Alasdair Mckinlay @alimak66.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting. I'd rather lift the bugger than wipe it I suppose. It's no hardship. I've been doing it for 50+ years. Then there's Europe with no seats.