Jeanette Spear (take 2)
@altyetispear.bsky.social
I now have this second account because I'm locked out of my real one by the password process failure
Please follow the real [email protected]
Please follow the real [email protected]
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Worth a read. Especially if you’re a cyclist.
You may not agree with it but the rationale is sound.
@roadcc.bsky.social
You may not agree with it but the rationale is sound.
@roadcc.bsky.social
Following today’s sentencing of Paul Doyle, several people have understandably queried why he was not banned from driving for life.
It’s a good question, and one I attempted to grapple with in #NothingButTheTruth in the context of repeat driving offenders.
It’s a good question, and one I attempted to grapple with in #NothingButTheTruth in the context of repeat driving offenders.
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Worth a read. Especially if you’re a cyclist.
You may not agree with it but the rationale is sound.
@roadcc.bsky.social
You may not agree with it but the rationale is sound.
@roadcc.bsky.social
I'm listening to this at the moment and it's lovely. An intimate encounter with a gentle change of the tide
NEW! Episode 288 - Tidal estuary at night (30 mins)
Here's a brand new *sleep safe* treat to take you to bed.
🎧 > www.podbean.com/ew/pb-w7y2b-...
Here's a brand new *sleep safe* treat to take you to bed.
🎧 > www.podbean.com/ew/pb-w7y2b-...
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I'm listening to this at the moment and it's lovely. An intimate encounter with a gentle change of the tide
1M people thrust into the dark and the cold in mid winter
Russia destroyed 100% of Odesa’s energy infrastructure. All substations were destroyed by missiles and drones.
The city has been completely left without electricity, hot water, and heating for over one million people, including all critical infrastructure.
The city has been completely left without electricity, hot water, and heating for over one million people, including all critical infrastructure.
December 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
1M people thrust into the dark and the cold in mid winter
@nicklifeafloat.bsky.social
I wondered if you like this? Something to look out for on your next journey.
I look forward to following your progress
I wondered if you like this? Something to look out for on your next journey.
I look forward to following your progress
The impressive statue of a Border Reiver standing outside Galashiels Burgh Chambers in the heart of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #ScottishBorders #Galashiels
#Scotland #ScottishBorders #Galashiels
December 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
@nicklifeafloat.bsky.social
I wondered if you like this? Something to look out for on your next journey.
I look forward to following your progress
I wondered if you like this? Something to look out for on your next journey.
I look forward to following your progress
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RIP Stanley Baxter. This BBC Micro advert was a classic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPdx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPdx...
BBC Microcomputer - UK TV Advert (Dec 1984)
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December 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
RIP Stanley Baxter. This BBC Micro advert was a classic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPdx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPdx...
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“His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.” - Aragorn about Merry
This is profound. There is a grief that will cut deep and leave wounds - but as the wound heals, it will scar over and bring deep lessons you cannot get outside of the pain.
This is profound. There is a grief that will cut deep and leave wounds - but as the wound heals, it will scar over and bring deep lessons you cannot get outside of the pain.
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.” - Aragorn about Merry
This is profound. There is a grief that will cut deep and leave wounds - but as the wound heals, it will scar over and bring deep lessons you cannot get outside of the pain.
This is profound. There is a grief that will cut deep and leave wounds - but as the wound heals, it will scar over and bring deep lessons you cannot get outside of the pain.
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The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Booking available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Prayers didn't work 😢
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Prayers didn't work 😢
Jaylo spent a night at the vets because they wanted to do a CT scan but tbh the diagnosis remains the same.
Treatment demands multiple types of injections in multiple joints on both front legs with little chance he will be pain free by spring, and treatment will be frequent and forever.
Treatment demands multiple types of injections in multiple joints on both front legs with little chance he will be pain free by spring, and treatment will be frequent and forever.
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Jaylo spent a night at the vets because they wanted to do a CT scan but tbh the diagnosis remains the same.
Treatment demands multiple types of injections in multiple joints on both front legs with little chance he will be pain free by spring, and treatment will be frequent and forever.
Treatment demands multiple types of injections in multiple joints on both front legs with little chance he will be pain free by spring, and treatment will be frequent and forever.
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Sorry for the late upload, this week’s podcast is now live. We discuss Constable vs Turner, Caravaggio (and for some reason, rats in art 🐀).
December 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Sorry for the late upload, this week’s podcast is now live. We discuss Constable vs Turner, Caravaggio (and for some reason, rats in art 🐀).
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The impressive statue of a Border Reiver standing outside Galashiels Burgh Chambers in the heart of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #ScottishBorders #Galashiels
#Scotland #ScottishBorders #Galashiels
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The impressive statue of a Border Reiver standing outside Galashiels Burgh Chambers in the heart of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #ScottishBorders #Galashiels
#Scotland #ScottishBorders #Galashiels
Collision regs test for Pool of London
When I think of artist Rowland Hilder’s work I think of winter scenes of rural Kent.
But I also love his London landscapes
But I also love his London landscapes
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Collision regs test for Pool of London
MRI for his tootsie's on Monday.
Shoes will have to come off, so Farrier for high heels and fancy pads on Tuesday.
Shoes will have to come off, so Farrier for high heels and fancy pads on Tuesday.
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
MRI for his tootsie's on Monday.
Shoes will have to come off, so Farrier for high heels and fancy pads on Tuesday.
Shoes will have to come off, so Farrier for high heels and fancy pads on Tuesday.
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Yesterday it was announced that the greatest dressage horse of all time, Valegro had been put to sleep alongside his former teammate. fellow Olympic gold medallist and absolute best mate, Uthopia. I cried so much I gave myself eye eczema. Anyway, behold, the Lionel Messi of dressage.
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Yesterday it was announced that the greatest dressage horse of all time, Valegro had been put to sleep alongside his former teammate. fellow Olympic gold medallist and absolute best mate, Uthopia. I cried so much I gave myself eye eczema. Anyway, behold, the Lionel Messi of dressage.
Super picture
The declaration by scientists that the hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller is greeted with disbelief by everyone who thought good news stories were no longer allowed
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Super picture
Problems that cannot be solved by proposal to do without juries at trial
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
December 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Problems that cannot be solved by proposal to do without juries at trial
Bizarre
It's December 1st - which means I get to share weird and wonderful Victorian Christmas cards, starting with one that looks straight out of #StarWars. @markhamillofficial.bsky.social, is that you?
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Bizarre
Roll it back and try again
“No, please, *you’re* the real hero”
December 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Roll it back and try again
"Caledonia youre calling me..."
a braw St Andrews Day to all Scottish 'Sky inhabitants today!
a braw St Andrews Day to all Scottish 'Sky inhabitants today!
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Just look at those blokes sitting in huge saddles on their robust, short backed ponies
#ridersonsmallhorses
#ridersonsmallhorses
Good morning! Gathering for the hunt in front of an inn within the ruins, because that's just how it was in 1650s Italy. Or so we are assured by Jan Miel, whose day is today.
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Just look at those blokes sitting in huge saddles on their robust, short backed ponies
#ridersonsmallhorses
#ridersonsmallhorses
My current joy is Stephen Donaldson: The Mirror of her Dreams
I get the 'failure to concentrate ' problem. I'm so much older and yet it happens to me.
To remedy it I pick up favourite novels and re visit the pleasures of being consumed by a good story and writing.
I'm glad I have them to fall back on, but it's only possible after a long lifetime of reading.
To remedy it I pick up favourite novels and re visit the pleasures of being consumed by a good story and writing.
I'm glad I have them to fall back on, but it's only possible after a long lifetime of reading.
I am forever explaining assignments which, to me, feel fairly basic. I do offer some creative options, which need a bit more context. But so many of my students seem unable to follow instructions, even when I return to them multiple times, write them down, or turn them into games or quizzes.
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
My current joy is Stephen Donaldson: The Mirror of her Dreams
I get the 'failure to concentrate ' problem. I'm so much older and yet it happens to me.
To remedy it I pick up favourite novels and re visit the pleasures of being consumed by a good story and writing.
I'm glad I have them to fall back on, but it's only possible after a long lifetime of reading.
To remedy it I pick up favourite novels and re visit the pleasures of being consumed by a good story and writing.
I'm glad I have them to fall back on, but it's only possible after a long lifetime of reading.
I am forever explaining assignments which, to me, feel fairly basic. I do offer some creative options, which need a bit more context. But so many of my students seem unable to follow instructions, even when I return to them multiple times, write them down, or turn them into games or quizzes.
November 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I get the 'failure to concentrate ' problem. I'm so much older and yet it happens to me.
To remedy it I pick up favourite novels and re visit the pleasures of being consumed by a good story and writing.
I'm glad I have them to fall back on, but it's only possible after a long lifetime of reading.
To remedy it I pick up favourite novels and re visit the pleasures of being consumed by a good story and writing.
I'm glad I have them to fall back on, but it's only possible after a long lifetime of reading.
Darts on the other hand?
My dad told me they were amazing on stage.
My dad told me they were amazing on stage.
Mull of Kintyre was the best-selling single of the 1970s and the worst piece of shit Wings ever wrote.
People keep telling me the 1970s were great, but clearly, those people were not there. #TOTP
People keep telling me the 1970s were great, but clearly, those people were not there. #TOTP
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Darts on the other hand?
My dad told me they were amazing on stage.
My dad told me they were amazing on stage.
More gloom.
Vet wants to do an MRI to rule out soft tissue injury but he's not confident that will happen.
This is a seriously expensive diagnostic
Vet wants to do an MRI to rule out soft tissue injury but he's not confident that will happen.
This is a seriously expensive diagnostic
Not a great day 😢
Osteoarthritis in multiple joints on 3 legs + poor liver function.
Anyone need a pretty but expensive lawnmower?
Osteoarthritis in multiple joints on 3 legs + poor liver function.
Anyone need a pretty but expensive lawnmower?
November 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
More gloom.
Vet wants to do an MRI to rule out soft tissue injury but he's not confident that will happen.
This is a seriously expensive diagnostic
Vet wants to do an MRI to rule out soft tissue injury but he's not confident that will happen.
This is a seriously expensive diagnostic
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I wish I was surprised. Buried in this Budget is a plan to slash the Digital Services Tax, giving a multi-billion tax cut to US tech giants and the likes of Elon Musk.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I wish I was surprised. Buried in this Budget is a plan to slash the Digital Services Tax, giving a multi-billion tax cut to US tech giants and the likes of Elon Musk.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.