Ellen Murray
@ellenfromnowon.co.uk
electronics and radio dweeb, snail car enjoyer, irish and gay
not gonna lie, the guys who larp as paramilitary commanders here in the north of ireland these days look more trustworthy as authorities of the state lmao. they at least have matching balaclavas that don't look like they came from a shelf behind the counter at a Croatian smoke shop
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
not gonna lie, the guys who larp as paramilitary commanders here in the north of ireland these days look more trustworthy as authorities of the state lmao. they at least have matching balaclavas that don't look like they came from a shelf behind the counter at a Croatian smoke shop
the messaging of fascists always has relied on portraying their enemies as being simultaneously overwhelmingly powerful and abusive as to be a mortal threat, while also being so weak as to be deserving of atrocity and conquest. the nature of the enemy changes to fit the message of the moment.
so I'm about halfway through my re-read of "the rise and fall of the third reich," world war 2 is about to kick off, and one notable thing is how many times hitler would start off speeches and meetings talking about how badly he/germany had been treated, usually by countries he planned on crushing
February 2, 2026 at 5:04 AM
the messaging of fascists always has relied on portraying their enemies as being simultaneously overwhelmingly powerful and abusive as to be a mortal threat, while also being so weak as to be deserving of atrocity and conquest. the nature of the enemy changes to fit the message of the moment.
my snail van has very close to no computer and the carburettor (replaced in modern vehicles by electronic fuel injection) is designed in such a way that if you turn left too suddenly before it warms up, it starves the engine and you stall. only going left and only when cold. you want 5% computer.
January 31, 2026 at 10:47 PM
my snail van has very close to no computer and the carburettor (replaced in modern vehicles by electronic fuel injection) is designed in such a way that if you turn left too suddenly before it warms up, it starves the engine and you stall. only going left and only when cold. you want 5% computer.
Friendship hack: invite pals around to your place and make them a nice hearty soup. If you're cold they're cold and good veg soups cost like £3 for 4 huge servings. Your life will improve if you invite pals around for soup.
January 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Friendship hack: invite pals around to your place and make them a nice hearty soup. If you're cold they're cold and good veg soups cost like £3 for 4 huge servings. Your life will improve if you invite pals around for soup.
what?
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer has announced a border security agreement with China to crack down on the flow of Chinese-made small boat parts
It comes after 60% of small boat engines used by migrants were found to be Chinese-manufactured
It comes after 60% of small boat engines used by migrants were found to be Chinese-manufactured
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 AM
what?
flooding today is just mad in lagan valley
January 27, 2026 at 5:52 PM
flooding today is just mad in lagan valley
I think it says something about the current US government that my 75 year old neighbour both knows who the US Homeland Security Advisor (Stephen Miller) is and what his politics are. Related: he also wants him to kill himself.
January 27, 2026 at 1:03 AM
I think it says something about the current US government that my 75 year old neighbour both knows who the US Homeland Security Advisor (Stephen Miller) is and what his politics are. Related: he also wants him to kill himself.
making babies with your wife to save the white race is OUT. accidentally blowing your balls off with a shotgun while attempting to gas journalists to save the white race is IN
January 26, 2026 at 8:20 AM
making babies with your wife to save the white race is OUT. accidentally blowing your balls off with a shotgun while attempting to gas journalists to save the white race is IN
I could easily be missing something about the nuances of the American system here but isn't this just good cop bad cop stuff?
BREAKING: The Minnesota National Guard is handing out coffee and donuts to Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, after governor Tim Walz called them in to help out.
The good guys!
The good guys!
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
I could easily be missing something about the nuances of the American system here but isn't this just good cop bad cop stuff?
saw a video of people in Minneapolis banging dustbin lids to raise the alarm earlier. this tweet is true
January 26, 2026 at 4:59 AM
saw a video of people in Minneapolis banging dustbin lids to raise the alarm earlier. this tweet is true
the person who invented the thing where if you are on a newspaper website and use the back button and instead of going back it takes you ANYWHERE ELSE should be publicly executed
January 26, 2026 at 4:49 AM
the person who invented the thing where if you are on a newspaper website and use the back button and instead of going back it takes you ANYWHERE ELSE should be publicly executed
Just a few snaps of a lovely week earlier this month with one of my favourite people in the world, @eightsyllabledelay.bsky.social
First photo is in 1°C, pissing rain and 30mph winds so I'm surprised we look alive at all
First photo is in 1°C, pissing rain and 30mph winds so I'm surprised we look alive at all
January 26, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Just a few snaps of a lovely week earlier this month with one of my favourite people in the world, @eightsyllabledelay.bsky.social
First photo is in 1°C, pissing rain and 30mph winds so I'm surprised we look alive at all
First photo is in 1°C, pissing rain and 30mph winds so I'm surprised we look alive at all
Have fitted an audible alarm for if the soldering station is on for an hour or more. This is a proactive measure and is not a response to leaving the soldering station on overnight yesterday, which didn't happen.
January 26, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Have fitted an audible alarm for if the soldering station is on for an hour or more. This is a proactive measure and is not a response to leaving the soldering station on overnight yesterday, which didn't happen.
Reading about skincare during lunch. Is daily sunscreen really a good thing to wear if i live in Ireland? Like in winter? I do in the summertime; I sunburn very easily. It seems like a bit of a waste of sunscreen between October and March though, what with the terminal darkness and gloom.
January 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Reading about skincare during lunch. Is daily sunscreen really a good thing to wear if i live in Ireland? Like in winter? I do in the summertime; I sunburn very easily. It seems like a bit of a waste of sunscreen between October and March though, what with the terminal darkness and gloom.
"i think the second number is three"
January 21, 2026 at 2:44 PM
"i think the second number is three"
listening to the trump davos speech in the background while working. exact context slipped past me, but he just said "i think the second number is three"
much to consider
much to consider
January 21, 2026 at 2:42 PM
listening to the trump davos speech in the background while working. exact context slipped past me, but he just said "i think the second number is three"
much to consider
much to consider
so how are we all doing with the current goings-on lmao
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM
so how are we all doing with the current goings-on lmao
went to the seaside for a thorough battering by 2°C rain and 40mph gusts with @eightsyllabledelay.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
went to the seaside for a thorough battering by 2°C rain and 40mph gusts with @eightsyllabledelay.bsky.social
hit the fucking jackpot in Tesco, a load of heavily discounted Tesco finest chilli and lime sardines, my favourite tinned fish for lunch. less than a quarter of the normal price. new year is gonna start off wonderfully
December 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
hit the fucking jackpot in Tesco, a load of heavily discounted Tesco finest chilli and lime sardines, my favourite tinned fish for lunch. less than a quarter of the normal price. new year is gonna start off wonderfully
Been very quiet on here recently but nothing to worry about; been hard at work working on a commercial electronics job for several months now and enjoying being away from social media etc for a bit. Been on Twitter since 2008 and it turns out it's good to take a break lol
December 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Been very quiet on here recently but nothing to worry about; been hard at work working on a commercial electronics job for several months now and enjoying being away from social media etc for a bit. Been on Twitter since 2008 and it turns out it's good to take a break lol
just watched my neighbour's child take out a brand new (to him at least) gaming computer out of his mum's car and very gently put the glass side panel on the concrete kerb. ggs. 💥
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
just watched my neighbour's child take out a brand new (to him at least) gaming computer out of his mum's car and very gently put the glass side panel on the concrete kerb. ggs. 💥
Alec has another great dishwater video out, and included is a shout out to the wonders of worktop dishwashers - here's mine that's been a delight for the last 7 years. Plumbed in and very efficient. Perched on top is my other fave: my microwave with no spinning plate. Flat plate glass bottom. S tier
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Alec has another great dishwater video out, and included is a shout out to the wonders of worktop dishwashers - here's mine that's been a delight for the last 7 years. Plumbed in and very efficient. Perched on top is my other fave: my microwave with no spinning plate. Flat plate glass bottom. S tier
got the order papers: woke 2 is underway
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
got the order papers: woke 2 is underway
what's the craic lads, entire kitchen sink/washing machine/dishwasher drainage system has decided to kill itself today, all sorted now but what a fucking pain in the neck. thank god for carpet extractors, they really come in clutch sucking up standing water everywhere
September 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
what's the craic lads, entire kitchen sink/washing machine/dishwasher drainage system has decided to kill itself today, all sorted now but what a fucking pain in the neck. thank god for carpet extractors, they really come in clutch sucking up standing water everywhere
american evangelicals: store your money off-shore to honour god in the rapture. my paypal is a uk account. dm for details, have a safe flight
September 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
american evangelicals: store your money off-shore to honour god in the rapture. my paypal is a uk account. dm for details, have a safe flight