Garry Cochrane
@aim2gtc.bsky.social
Trying to write, got an unpublished novel, The Errand Boy. Got some poetry under my belt, gone sober in Jan 2023. Ran a few marathons. Live in a lovely part of Yorkshire. No fascists, billionaires, s*x bots, A.I.s, DMs, politics or loonies, please.
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Garry Cochrane
@aim2gtc.bsky.social
· Jan 19
I came to Bluesky because X (not twitter) had degenerated into a right-wing / fascist hell.
From 20 Jan 2025 there will be no American politics on my timeline. I gave it 8 years, it gave me anxiety and disappointment. You let in the clown, he brought the circus.
Follow / unfollow, up to you.
From 20 Jan 2025 there will be no American politics on my timeline. I gave it 8 years, it gave me anxiety and disappointment. You let in the clown, he brought the circus.
Follow / unfollow, up to you.
This was intriguing!
I've had a go in one of those Jules Verne type diving outfits in a tank. Heavy.
I've had a go in one of those Jules Verne type diving outfits in a tank. Heavy.
February 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
This was intriguing!
I've had a go in one of those Jules Verne type diving outfits in a tank. Heavy.
I've had a go in one of those Jules Verne type diving outfits in a tank. Heavy.
Morning ☕
It is Wednesday, it looks like it could snow here and yes my cup has a chip but hey .....we don't discard the things we love because of a minor flaw, we embrace it.
Now go be productive.
It is Wednesday, it looks like it could snow here and yes my cup has a chip but hey .....we don't discard the things we love because of a minor flaw, we embrace it.
Now go be productive.
February 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Morning ☕
It is Wednesday, it looks like it could snow here and yes my cup has a chip but hey .....we don't discard the things we love because of a minor flaw, we embrace it.
Now go be productive.
It is Wednesday, it looks like it could snow here and yes my cup has a chip but hey .....we don't discard the things we love because of a minor flaw, we embrace it.
Now go be productive.
I thought I posted this earlier but it disappeared.....have I been banned 😳😅
Anyway two dogs and a cat went to Sainsbury's
Anyway two dogs and a cat went to Sainsbury's
February 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I thought I posted this earlier but it disappeared.....have I been banned 😳😅
Anyway two dogs and a cat went to Sainsbury's
Anyway two dogs and a cat went to Sainsbury's
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It's 2026, & growing a science newsletter isn't getting any easier.
Time for some [grimaces] SELF-MARKETING.
Hello! Once a week, I publish a newsletter to 30,000+ folk, trying to make them go "wow!" at sciencey stuff.
You can sign up for free here: everythingisamazing.substack.com
Thx/sorry.
Time for some [grimaces] SELF-MARKETING.
Hello! Once a week, I publish a newsletter to 30,000+ folk, trying to make them go "wow!" at sciencey stuff.
You can sign up for free here: everythingisamazing.substack.com
Thx/sorry.
February 17, 2026 at 9:07 PM
It's 2026, & growing a science newsletter isn't getting any easier.
Time for some [grimaces] SELF-MARKETING.
Hello! Once a week, I publish a newsletter to 30,000+ folk, trying to make them go "wow!" at sciencey stuff.
You can sign up for free here: everythingisamazing.substack.com
Thx/sorry.
Time for some [grimaces] SELF-MARKETING.
Hello! Once a week, I publish a newsletter to 30,000+ folk, trying to make them go "wow!" at sciencey stuff.
You can sign up for free here: everythingisamazing.substack.com
Thx/sorry.
What a flipping 100moh day that was, but that's me done till Monday 🎉
a cartoon of spongebob with the words horray finally
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob with the words horray finally
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February 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
What a flipping 100moh day that was, but that's me done till Monday 🎉
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Killing Maradona is out 21st May: in time for Fathers Day & World Cup 2026.
Think you know the true story of football’s greatest player, and ultimate tragic hero? Think again…
Use code FEB26 here:
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Killing Maradona is out 21st May: in time for Fathers Day & World Cup 2026.
Think you know the true story of football’s greatest player, and ultimate tragic hero? Think again…
Use code FEB26 here:
www.waterstones.com/book/killing...
⚽️🇦🇷
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February 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
🚨25% OFF my NEW book, pre-order from Waterstones NOW!
Killing Maradona is out 21st May: in time for Fathers Day & World Cup 2026.
Think you know the true story of football’s greatest player, and ultimate tragic hero? Think again…
Use code FEB26 here:
www.waterstones.com/book/killing...
⚽️🇦🇷
Killing Maradona is out 21st May: in time for Fathers Day & World Cup 2026.
Think you know the true story of football’s greatest player, and ultimate tragic hero? Think again…
Use code FEB26 here:
www.waterstones.com/book/killing...
⚽️🇦🇷
Too busy to banter... ☕☕☕
kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage .
ALT: kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain on a stage .
media.tenor.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Too busy to banter... ☕☕☕
Blink and you'll miss it 😅
February 17, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Blink and you'll miss it 😅
There you go @sgpiggott.bsky.social in a former life you might have driven this ⬇️
Manchester, March 1934. The 35B tram to Stockport travels down Upper Lloyd Street, Moss Side (Mirrorpix/Manchester Evening News).
February 17, 2026 at 9:03 AM
There you go @sgpiggott.bsky.social in a former life you might have driven this ⬇️
Morning ☕
It's..... sunny
It's..... sunny
February 17, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Morning ☕
It's..... sunny
It's..... sunny
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Chocolate bars for every mood. 🍫
Some are warm and familiar, some are a little unexpected. All of them are handmade in small batches using ethical ingredients, because chocolate should feel good inside and out.
Some are warm and familiar, some are a little unexpected. All of them are handmade in small batches using ethical ingredients, because chocolate should feel good inside and out.
February 16, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Chocolate bars for every mood. 🍫
Some are warm and familiar, some are a little unexpected. All of them are handmade in small batches using ethical ingredients, because chocolate should feel good inside and out.
Some are warm and familiar, some are a little unexpected. All of them are handmade in small batches using ethical ingredients, because chocolate should feel good inside and out.
It's full of stars......
February 16, 2026 at 9:18 PM
It's full of stars......
Monday night run done. 8 miles road running on a dark and wet and bit windy oh and cold, quiet out and back road.
It'll be #trailrunning on Wednesday afternoon but for now, good to see legs ok after Saturday.
It'll be #trailrunning on Wednesday afternoon but for now, good to see legs ok after Saturday.
February 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Monday night run done. 8 miles road running on a dark and wet and bit windy oh and cold, quiet out and back road.
It'll be #trailrunning on Wednesday afternoon but for now, good to see legs ok after Saturday.
It'll be #trailrunning on Wednesday afternoon but for now, good to see legs ok after Saturday.
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It’s Monday, so back to making Easter eggs. 🐣
February 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
It’s Monday, so back to making Easter eggs. 🐣
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“Night on the Serengeti”
February 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
“Night on the Serengeti”
What a f......day.
Anyway.... practically daylight out there this evening.
Anyway.... practically daylight out there this evening.
February 16, 2026 at 5:32 PM
What a f......day.
Anyway.... practically daylight out there this evening.
Anyway.... practically daylight out there this evening.
Just typed out a whole 2 sentence rant to manager about the incompetence of our IT helpdesk.
Anyw I deleted it......no one gives a f*ck so why cause upset. 🤬
Anyw I deleted it......no one gives a f*ck so why cause upset. 🤬
a cartoon character says i told you it 's useless on the bottom
ALT: a cartoon character says i told you it 's useless on the bottom
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Just typed out a whole 2 sentence rant to manager about the incompetence of our IT helpdesk.
Anyw I deleted it......no one gives a f*ck so why cause upset. 🤬
Anyw I deleted it......no one gives a f*ck so why cause upset. 🤬
Morning ☕
It's....yeo, Monday.
I'm at my desk, Jim jams on, big fleecy shirt and slippers.... thinking about the days I had to wear a suit and tie to travel and sit in an office and do the same old!!
It's....yeo, Monday.
I'm at my desk, Jim jams on, big fleecy shirt and slippers.... thinking about the days I had to wear a suit and tie to travel and sit in an office and do the same old!!
February 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Morning ☕
It's....yeo, Monday.
I'm at my desk, Jim jams on, big fleecy shirt and slippers.... thinking about the days I had to wear a suit and tie to travel and sit in an office and do the same old!!
It's....yeo, Monday.
I'm at my desk, Jim jams on, big fleecy shirt and slippers.... thinking about the days I had to wear a suit and tie to travel and sit in an office and do the same old!!
Heard a tapping at the bedroom window, I was pretty sure it wasn't that floaty kid from the 70s Salem Lot.....no it was worse, more blinking rain.
February 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Heard a tapping at the bedroom window, I was pretty sure it wasn't that floaty kid from the 70s Salem Lot.....no it was worse, more blinking rain.
Samurai Sunday Cinema ends tonight with Tornado.
I wanted to enjoy this, well I've seen it & I did not enjoy it.
Churlish brat of a protagonist, she brings misery to every person in the film, psychos for baddies, all running round in same part of the woods. Grim & low energy #Filmsky
I wanted to enjoy this, well I've seen it & I did not enjoy it.
Churlish brat of a protagonist, she brings misery to every person in the film, psychos for baddies, all running round in same part of the woods. Grim & low energy #Filmsky
February 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Samurai Sunday Cinema ends tonight with Tornado.
I wanted to enjoy this, well I've seen it & I did not enjoy it.
Churlish brat of a protagonist, she brings misery to every person in the film, psychos for baddies, all running round in same part of the woods. Grim & low energy #Filmsky
I wanted to enjoy this, well I've seen it & I did not enjoy it.
Churlish brat of a protagonist, she brings misery to every person in the film, psychos for baddies, all running round in same part of the woods. Grim & low energy #Filmsky
Tonight's Samurai Sunday Cinema starts with the 1990 version 13 Assassins - not to be confused with the 2011 version (which is great). #Filmsky
February 15, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Tonight's Samurai Sunday Cinema starts with the 1990 version 13 Assassins - not to be confused with the 2011 version (which is great). #Filmsky
Managed to get a snap of the upturned car on way home....
But on a lighter note look at all the pigeons on the roof in the rain
But on a lighter note look at all the pigeons on the roof in the rain
February 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Managed to get a snap of the upturned car on way home....
But on a lighter note look at all the pigeons on the roof in the rain
But on a lighter note look at all the pigeons on the roof in the rain
Rainy down the cobbles
February 15, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Rainy down the cobbles