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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · 6d

Apparently the nominations go in in January or February, so there's still a risk for next year

EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · 6d

If Trump is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize it will be an insult to everyone else that has ever been awarded it and completely devalues the award.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · 10d

My elderly father had one of those early promotional mobile phone deals where it was just £10 for the phone and all calls for life.

It was quite fortunate as he'd definitely not have one of those ones you have to subscribe to.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · 14d

Oh yes. Nodding and saying "yep" at the end of nearly every sentence. Just wish I'd gained the understanding many, many years ago.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · 15d

@robinince.bsky.social only 2 chapters into normally weird and it's chiming like an old fashioned fire alarm.

Thank you

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · 21d

I saw @pierrenovellie.bsky.social talk at a function and was impressed... so sought out the stand-up show (youtu.be/LiM8PwMzENg)... then read the book... then did the tests.... and then went "oh, now that makes sense"

Pierre Novellie | Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things (Full Comedy Special)

YouTube video by 800 Pound Gorilla Media

youtu.be

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thankfully it seems it was a ribbon, not paint, and has been removed with no damage to the site.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Sep 8

Having seen boys in Holland wearing their designer-waist-banded underwear under their swimming shorts, the French rule does make sense. As long as you know and take budgie smugglers with you.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Aug 29

It is a supermarket that's somewhat posher than the rest, with some fancier food items and fancier prices.

Whole Foods was similar when it was trading in the uk

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Aug 15

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Definitely worth a watch

The Secret Genius of Modern Life - Series 3: 1. Air Fryer

Hannah takes a look at the air fryer – a device that is rapidly taking over people's kitchens, cooking up everything from bread rolls to baked Alaska and almost making ovens obsolete.

www.bbc.co.uk

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jul 26

I'm sure she was there in spirit

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jul 25

Having got into the cricket at reduced price because of my age yesterday, not all age verification is bad!

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jul 6

Hearing you talk... then watching your standup... then reading your book... then doing some tests has been very informative. Thank you :-)

Hope the fringe goes well.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jul 5

Chicken Tikka Masala

Or maybe Thomas the Tank Engine... "Thomas, you're a really useful fiver"

EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jun 26

Yes, full up your garage with motorbikes!

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jun 23

Where are the figures from? How large/independent was the sample group?

I'm strongly in the against category, but without clear understanding of the figures they carry no value. It might just be a survey of remain voters for example

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jun 21

Yes, that seemed to be the focus of the debate yesterday.

Is the bill a good idea - arguably yes

Can it be implemented in its current form - likely not.

Especially as those that would be required to give their professional opinion would be in conflict with their professional body

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jun 16

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Noodling @noodling.bsky.social · Jun 15

It's frustrating too that there is no attempt to use multiple sound tracks on tv. I would like to have an alternative sound track with much reduced background music so my ageing ears have less to filter out from the dialogue. It's surely worse for people with significant hearing impairment.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jun 6

Elon doesn't need to know anything.

If it's true, Trump won't release the Epstein files to protect himself.

If it's false, Trump won't release the Epstein files as he can't afford to make enemies of everyone else that's implicated.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · Jun 2

Good reminder <checks diary> 2 weeks until my next mint Club :-)

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · May 27

Are they locals? They say that the audience is made up of people that represent the voting at the last election, but I don't think they are necessarily locals.

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · May 22

And finished. Fascinating and compelling, right to the end. Shame the future for the 2-stroke isn't quite as rosy as @matoxley.bsky.social predicted, but never say never!

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EUR ING Ian G @strepito.bsky.social · May 18

@matoxley.bsky.social finally getting round to reading Stealing Speed. About 2/3 through, finding it fascinating and thoroughly enjoying it.

Never really considered before how much my 1980s 2-stroke fun was thanks to the Nazis.

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