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Mark Taylor

@emarktaylor.bsky.social

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Retired ex-pat Brit living in NZ for over 20 years. Post jokes, cartoons & anything else amusing. Interests include American Football ( #NFL & #CollegeFootball / #CFB ), #Tennis, #Rugby & The #Beatles. Have watched every episode of #Moonlighting.

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · Nov 12

I post a lot of #NFL and #CFB at this time of year - and I always use hashtags.

If that's not your thing you can add them to the muted words / tags option in Settings and you won't see any of them.

Cheers!

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 13h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB

Normal service is resumed.

Toronto 13-4

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 13h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB

Seattle has scored again!

Toronto 12-4

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 13h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB

it's been a while, but Seattle has scored!

Toronto 12-3

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 13h

Yeah. I think Seattle has to pitch Tennis balls at Toronto today.

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 14h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB

Wow!

Toronto 12-2

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 14h

#Parody #NYTimesPitchbot #USPol

NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 14h

The Ethicist | I'm an American podcaster who gets paid in rubles. If that currency continues to drop in value, can I lower my declared income on my taxes?

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 14h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB 👀

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 14h

George Kirby is still in the game so Vladdy Jr takes him out to center, 7-2 Tronno

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 14h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB Bay-bee!!

Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 14h

fox deportes remaining undefeated

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 14h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB 👀

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 14h

Springer dinger

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 14h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB 😆

Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 15h

Watching the Mariners / Regarder Les Marins

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 15h

⚾ #Baseball #MLB Game on!

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 15h

After a wild pitch scores a run with the bases loaded, Daulton Varsho's line drive off the wall scores 2 more. Jays up 5-2

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 17h

#USPol 😆

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 17h

The Daily Show’s Statement Regarding New Pentagon Press Restrictions

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · Nov 25

#Movies #BreakfastAtTiffanys

Via Jo Coyne @Jopolkadot
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Nov 19
Audrey Hepburn
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
1961

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 21h

#Tennis #Auckland

Ben's here again in January, joining Gaël Monfils.

World No 6 ranked Ben Shelton has confirmed he will return to the ASB Classic in Auckland in the New Year.

The American, who turned 23 last week, will be making his fourth straight appearance at the ASB Classic, after competing in his first overseas ATP Tour tournament in Auckland in 2023. The 1.93m left-hander has enjoyed an outstanding 2025 season, jumping 15 spots to World No. 6 on the back of his first ATP 1000 victory in Toronto, semifinal at the Australian Open, quarterfinals at Wimbledon, Indian Wells and Cincinnati plus round of 16 at Roland Garros.

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 21h

Wazzup?

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 1d

#Beatles #TheBeatles

I might actually prefer this 'clean' version. Sorry!

Isn't this McCartney singing about his Sheepdog? Or is it a coincidence that Martha was her name?

Martha My Dear (Only Beatles Mix, No Brass & No Strings)

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The Beatles - Martha My Dear (Only Beatles Mix, No Brass & No Strings)

YouTube video by Deirdre

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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 1d

When the NFL isn't on Tennis is my go to Sport. I watched the Jets games with you guys because I was on Masto. Depending on how much visibility I can see from here I may be tempted back into joining in.

We'll see.

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 1d

I've just followed your Mastodon account over here.

The bridge is clever!

Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 1d

I keep my Mastodon a/ct & throw my instance a couple of bucks every month as insurance for the day the US Govt closes this place down.

There are well known College Football and NFL journos here. If they were on Masto (that day may come!) I'd still be there.

WPG CFL doing OK?

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graand2.bsky.social @graand2.bsky.social · 1d

I confess, I watch Steven Colbert. If this is a showstopper, thanks for showing up!

This clip taken from his earlier persona is one of the best I’ve seen, a beautifully chaotic event and a fabulous view of the late Diane Keaton’s personality. Enjoy!

youtu.be/YZ42k83mUlk