CMJohnston
@cmjohnston.bsky.social
Writing sometimes, powered by Ms J always. New-ish hobby photo-takerer (Olympus convert), usually around County Antrim. Watches filums. Supports neurodivergence & mental health a’ness. Carer. Neurofabulous. Join a Union and a Credit Union.
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CMJohnston
@cmjohnston.bsky.social
· Oct 4
Hello to new followers 👋 I have two settings: nature photos from around County Antrim and rants about crap mental health services.
You’re very welcome to stay around for either/ both.
You’re very welcome to stay around for either/ both.
That’s a hell of a coincidence Mark, thank you for sharing this
I’ll ask around to see what address my granda had at the time
Appreciate it
I’ll ask around to see what address my granda had at the time
Appreciate it
February 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
That’s a hell of a coincidence Mark, thank you for sharing this
I’ll ask around to see what address my granda had at the time
Appreciate it
I’ll ask around to see what address my granda had at the time
Appreciate it
Nice
Hadn’t seen it before, it’s wonderful
Hadn’t seen it before, it’s wonderful
February 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Nice
Hadn’t seen it before, it’s wonderful
Hadn’t seen it before, it’s wonderful
I keep looking at it Gary
It’s glorious!
It’s glorious!
February 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I keep looking at it Gary
It’s glorious!
It’s glorious!
February 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
February 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Hi Mark
That’s really interesting thank you
Different regiment and I *think* a different Stalag but otherwise extremely similar stories
Could you shoot me a DM in case I turn up the name of the Stalag - in my head it was 7 or 9 but not sure
I have a group photo maybe worth a look if it matches
That’s really interesting thank you
Different regiment and I *think* a different Stalag but otherwise extremely similar stories
Could you shoot me a DM in case I turn up the name of the Stalag - in my head it was 7 or 9 but not sure
I have a group photo maybe worth a look if it matches
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Hi Mark
That’s really interesting thank you
Different regiment and I *think* a different Stalag but otherwise extremely similar stories
Could you shoot me a DM in case I turn up the name of the Stalag - in my head it was 7 or 9 but not sure
I have a group photo maybe worth a look if it matches
That’s really interesting thank you
Different regiment and I *think* a different Stalag but otherwise extremely similar stories
Could you shoot me a DM in case I turn up the name of the Stalag - in my head it was 7 or 9 but not sure
I have a group photo maybe worth a look if it matches
Thanks Paul, a bit rich for me too 🤣 Was my dad’s watch. I’m going to buy a quartz and need the difference for bills!
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Thanks Paul, a bit rich for me too 🤣 Was my dad’s watch. I’m going to buy a quartz and need the difference for bills!
£2,000 OVNO
They’re usually about £2,500 second hand but adjusted for no condition (and can’t find the papers!)
They’re usually about £2,500 second hand but adjusted for no condition (and can’t find the papers!)
February 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
£2,000 OVNO
They’re usually about £2,500 second hand but adjusted for no condition (and can’t find the papers!)
They’re usually about £2,500 second hand but adjusted for no condition (and can’t find the papers!)
Lovely! I really enjoy seeing them on the river
February 8, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Lovely! I really enjoy seeing them on the river
That’s a great photo, a lovely thing to have
February 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
That’s a great photo, a lovely thing to have
Just found another photo, the comparison is pretty powerful….
(Also - the previous post should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’)
(Also - the previous post should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’)
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Just found another photo, the comparison is pretty powerful….
(Also - the previous post should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’)
(Also - the previous post should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’)
This should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’
Although the prisoners did end up in the custody of Russian troops
Although the prisoners did end up in the custody of Russian troops
February 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’
Although the prisoners did end up in the custody of Russian troops
Although the prisoners did end up in the custody of Russian troops
Absolutely
He was still having dreams about it in his 90s
A side point but he joined primarily for the need of employment I believe and had little time for the way flags are misused in modern times
He was still having dreams about it in his 90s
A side point but he joined primarily for the need of employment I believe and had little time for the way flags are misused in modern times
February 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Absolutely
He was still having dreams about it in his 90s
A side point but he joined primarily for the need of employment I believe and had little time for the way flags are misused in modern times
He was still having dreams about it in his 90s
A side point but he joined primarily for the need of employment I believe and had little time for the way flags are misused in modern times
In touch with them - thanks Kenny
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In touch with them - thanks Kenny
Not one bit! There’s no good answer…FB Marketplace is risky but no postage to deal with, eBay means having to post and the possibility of a scammer, haven‘t tried the specialist watch platforms.
haven.mt
February 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Not one bit! There’s no good answer…FB Marketplace is risky but no postage to deal with, eBay means having to post and the possibility of a scammer, haven‘t tried the specialist watch platforms.
*Shares appreciated* Before it’s listed online, would any UK or Ireland watch enthusiasts would be interested in this beautiful Seamaster Aqua Terra 2504.50 (Co-Axial Chrono)?
Regularly-worn condition, stunning finish
#WatchCollector #Watches #WatchFam #WatchAddict #DailyWatch #WatchGeek #Omega
Regularly-worn condition, stunning finish
#WatchCollector #Watches #WatchFam #WatchAddict #DailyWatch #WatchGeek #Omega
February 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
*Shares appreciated* Before it’s listed online, would any UK or Ireland watch enthusiasts would be interested in this beautiful Seamaster Aqua Terra 2504.50 (Co-Axial Chrono)?
Regularly-worn condition, stunning finish
#WatchCollector #Watches #WatchFam #WatchAddict #DailyWatch #WatchGeek #Omega
Regularly-worn condition, stunning finish
#WatchCollector #Watches #WatchFam #WatchAddict #DailyWatch #WatchGeek #Omega
This is my granda Pvt Walter Hamilton from Derry. Spent 5 years in a WWII Gulag as a POW. He was lucky to survive.
Trade unionist, old school professional barman, bookworm & musician. ‘The wee man’.
Bad politics = bad consequences, please continue to beg everyone you know to vote VERY wisely.
Trade unionist, old school professional barman, bookworm & musician. ‘The wee man’.
Bad politics = bad consequences, please continue to beg everyone you know to vote VERY wisely.
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This is my granda Pvt Walter Hamilton from Derry. Spent 5 years in a WWII Gulag as a POW. He was lucky to survive.
Trade unionist, old school professional barman, bookworm & musician. ‘The wee man’.
Bad politics = bad consequences, please continue to beg everyone you know to vote VERY wisely.
Trade unionist, old school professional barman, bookworm & musician. ‘The wee man’.
Bad politics = bad consequences, please continue to beg everyone you know to vote VERY wisely.
Cormorant in the rain, Antrim
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
February 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Cormorant in the rain, Antrim
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
Next thing it’s a holiday…or three
February 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Next thing it’s a holiday…or three
Those colours! Wonderful shot
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Those colours! Wonderful shot