Kev Holmes
@arborealbirch.bsky.social
Retired. Groks Orbital Mechanics, and stellar distances.
Occasionally ponders - "Yes, but *where* did the dust for the accretion disk come from???"
Lego, Pratchett, Banks, Single Malt, 2OO1 ASO, Tangerine Dream
Occasionally ponders - "Yes, but *where* did the dust for the accretion disk come from???"
Lego, Pratchett, Banks, Single Malt, 2OO1 ASO, Tangerine Dream
At last! Something to counter the kids' Star Wars sets!
Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D™ 10356 | LEGO® Icons | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop GB
LEGO® Icons Star Trek model kit for adults
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November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
At last! Something to counter the kids' Star Wars sets!
@wilwheaton.net How does it feel to be a minifig?
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
@wilwheaton.net How does it feel to be a minifig?
@paulbernal.bsky.social Some years ago, I didn't place an early bet on a US presidential election and missed out on a nice little return.
I'm thinking who might be on the Dems ticket for 2028, but just can't work out who Mamdani's running mate might be... Any suggestions?
I'm thinking who might be on the Dems ticket for 2028, but just can't work out who Mamdani's running mate might be... Any suggestions?
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
@paulbernal.bsky.social Some years ago, I didn't place an early bet on a US presidential election and missed out on a nice little return.
I'm thinking who might be on the Dems ticket for 2028, but just can't work out who Mamdani's running mate might be... Any suggestions?
I'm thinking who might be on the Dems ticket for 2028, but just can't work out who Mamdani's running mate might be... Any suggestions?
What better than a Saturday matinee at the Barbican... Public Service Broadcasting.
November 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
What better than a Saturday matinee at the Barbican... Public Service Broadcasting.
October 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social 'The whole world is in revolt. Soon there will be only five Kings left—the King of England, the King of Spades, the King of Clubs, the King of Hearts and the King of Diamonds.' King Farouk of Egypt, 1952.
We quite like ours, but wouldn't wish one on anybody else...
We quite like ours, but wouldn't wish one on anybody else...
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social 'The whole world is in revolt. Soon there will be only five Kings left—the King of England, the King of Spades, the King of Clubs, the King of Hearts and the King of Diamonds.' King Farouk of Egypt, 1952.
We quite like ours, but wouldn't wish one on anybody else...
We quite like ours, but wouldn't wish one on anybody else...
NASA let me test my weird chain theory in space
YouTube video by Steve Mould
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October 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I see Rammstein's "Next Generation" stage effects have reached an advanced stage of testing!
October 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I see Rammstein's "Next Generation" stage effects have reached an advanced stage of testing!
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social - Not a Flagstaff, AZ -type of problem, but one I think you might enjoy phmuseum.com/projects/the...
The sun mirror Village - PhMuseum
Located in a narrow valley, during the cold winter months, Rjukan lies in shade, as the sun, covered by a 1800 meters high peak, can’t illuminate the village. For this reason, the community built on t...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social - Not a Flagstaff, AZ -type of problem, but one I think you might enjoy phmuseum.com/projects/the...
#publicservicebroadcasting The plane that carried Neville Chamberlain to and from Berlin on the famous "Peace in our time" trip was a Lockheed Electra...
September 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#publicservicebroadcasting The plane that carried Neville Chamberlain to and from Berlin on the famous "Peace in our time" trip was a Lockheed Electra...
Well, exactly 60 years ago, we would have been coming to the end of the first-ever broadcast of Thunderbirds. It would have been watched on a very grainy, monochrome, rented TV, but I wouldn't have fallen asleep for hours. #stillthebest www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Celebrating 60 Years of Thunderbirds
The series, made by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, is being remembered on the 60th anniversary of its first TV broadcast on 30 September 1965.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Well, exactly 60 years ago, we would have been coming to the end of the first-ever broadcast of Thunderbirds. It would have been watched on a very grainy, monochrome, rented TV, but I wouldn't have fallen asleep for hours. #stillthebest www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Excellent morning, I went to the National Aerospace Library, which is just 10 minutes down the road! Only lived in the area for 35 years, and there it is! (I think the kids'll be pleased that I've found somewhere to bequeath my Space shelf to.)
September 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Excellent morning, I went to the National Aerospace Library, which is just 10 minutes down the road! Only lived in the area for 35 years, and there it is! (I think the kids'll be pleased that I've found somewhere to bequeath my Space shelf to.)
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Were you aware of this? www.flickr.com/photos/ordna...
Ordnance Survey map of Mars
The planet Mars has become the latest subject in our long line of iconic OS paper maps. The one-off map, created using NASA open data and made to a 1:4,000,000 scale, is made to see if our style of ma...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Were you aware of this? www.flickr.com/photos/ordna...
Ridiculous Instructions #47
This monster covers the installation of a PIR sensor in 13 languages and measures 842x650mm (33x25peppercorns in old money)
Of course, to improve readability, they thoughtfully printed it in grey ink.
And no, there is no online version.
This monster covers the installation of a PIR sensor in 13 languages and measures 842x650mm (33x25peppercorns in old money)
Of course, to improve readability, they thoughtfully printed it in grey ink.
And no, there is no online version.
September 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Ridiculous Instructions #47
This monster covers the installation of a PIR sensor in 13 languages and measures 842x650mm (33x25peppercorns in old money)
Of course, to improve readability, they thoughtfully printed it in grey ink.
And no, there is no online version.
This monster covers the installation of a PIR sensor in 13 languages and measures 842x650mm (33x25peppercorns in old money)
Of course, to improve readability, they thoughtfully printed it in grey ink.
And no, there is no online version.
@andysaunders-1.bsky.social Super-sealed package containing Gemini and Mercury Remastered has arrived. Now my problem is finding the cotton gloves and bookstand before opening it!
August 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
@andysaunders-1.bsky.social Super-sealed package containing Gemini and Mercury Remastered has arrived. Now my problem is finding the cotton gloves and bookstand before opening it!
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Problems when you all live too close to each other...
Watch: Hot air balloon lands in a Bedford residential street
A large balloon lands in a residential street lined with cars and telegraph poles and wires.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Problems when you all live too close to each other...
Here's something you don't see every day...
Live: Sweden's historic 600-ton Kiruna Church begins move to new home
YouTube video by The Independent
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August 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Here's something you don't see every day...
Reposted by Kev Holmes
![11-panel comic. (1) [Person approaches another person with short hair who is flying a kite with a large spool at her feet.] PERSON 1: Ooh, flying a kite? PERSON 2: Yeah. I found this big spool of fishing line in a closet. (2) [The kite is now flying far away.] (3) [Kite is even farther away.] PERSON 1: Are we allowed to fly a kite this high? Should we Google whether there are rules? PERSON 2: Eh, it’s probably fine. (4) [Kite is now off-panel.] PERSON 2: The string is really starting to sag. PERSON 1 [touching lower curve of line]: Maybe we could attach another kite? I’ll go get one. (5) [Another kite now attaches above the line, bringing the curve higher in the air.] PERSON 1: It worked! PERSON 2: Nice! (6) [Two empty spools at Person 2’s feet in addition to one in use. The kite line has a knot in it.] PERSON 1: I bought another package of string. PERSON 2: Oh good, these spools are almost empty. I think we’re in the jet stream. (7) PERSON 1: How many kites are on there now? PERSON 2: I’ve lost count. (8) [long distance shot of people with all the empty spools and beginning of the kite line] (9) [large panel showing many attached kites coming back around] PERSON 1: Uhh… (10) PERSON 1: ...Did it blow in a circle? PERSON 2: I don’t know. Lemme look up a map of where the jet stream goes. PERSON 1: Hey, do you hear sirens? (11) [Headline] *Breaking* Kite Incident Duo Speaks. [Person 2 at Podium flanked by Person 1 and a person with a ponytail carrying a briefcase] PERSON 2: On the advice of our lawyer, we would like to apologize for the events that shut down global air travel last week...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihp4fbjmdxy5eount5rh24fdil5k6lkhi3cikcltjcidgem2x7hpm@jpeg)
July 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
With hosepipe bans in place across most of the south of England, the local cricket pitch has taken a novel approach to irrigation
July 29, 2025 at 7:28 AM
With hosepipe bans in place across most of the south of England, the local cricket pitch has taken a novel approach to irrigation
I'm just amazed that security managed to keep the Orange One away from the #Lionnesses trophy presentation!
July 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm just amazed that security managed to keep the Orange One away from the #Lionnesses trophy presentation!
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Damn! Iceland. (I missed it by 3 weeks!) www.vedur.is/um-vi/fretti...
Eldgos hafið á Sundhnúksgígaröðinni | Fréttir | Veðurstofa Íslands
www.vedur.is
July 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social Damn! Iceland. (I missed it by 3 weeks!) www.vedur.is/um-vi/fretti...
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social @gertjanbartelds.nl 75% through our 2-week tour of Iceland and we check into our hotel for the night in the northern town of Husavik. Directly across the road from our room is a commemorative display. Caron swears that she hadn't known about it beforehand!
June 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@dsfpspacefl1ght.bsky.social @gertjanbartelds.nl 75% through our 2-week tour of Iceland and we check into our hotel for the night in the northern town of Husavik. Directly across the road from our room is a commemorative display. Caron swears that she hadn't known about it beforehand!
