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Mike McGunigle

Mike McGunigle

@gixer71.bsky.social

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Nurse, Grandad, and Trekkie (I do like Star Wars too, but it's not quite as good). I like being in my garden, country walks with my dogs, as well as being on the couch in front of the fire with my wife. From Lancashire, UK

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Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 14h

Went out for a walk today with the little dog. One of my favourite places to be. Not as nice as it used to be, as some 4x4's and motocross' have ripped up a lot of the paths. Saw a kestrel, crows, magpies, and pheasants today, but no deers. Walked for an hour before seeing another person.

Green Hill with trees and the sun setting in the background.

Grassland with trees and sky. If you zoom in on the middle of the picture, where the grass meets the sky, you'll actually see Manchester.

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 2d

I'm not sure what's going on because all my dahlias are throwing out new flowers. I was about to start getting them all put to somewhere safe for the winter, but they're telling me it's not bedtime yet

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 3d

He was born in 82? Christ, he must have had a had paper round

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight's Theatre visit is to see #DeadRingers at #TheLowry. My son has come with me tonight, so I'm hoping there's plenty of impressions my 18yo will recognise.

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 10d

My wife picked these up last week. Bloody gorgeous.

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UNGRIPP @ungripp.bsky.social · 13d

It’s shameful & shocking that given what I've gone through & how huge the campaign to bring me home was, & the Government acknowledge the injustice of my experience, still they do not recognise what's going on at home.

Nazanin Zachary-Ratcliffe speaking at the Labour Conference 2025

#endipp

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 15d

Relistening to old episodes of the Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry. @adamrutherford.bsky.social mentioned Wound Man, a 14/15th century drawing. Went to have a look online and found that DC have recently made Wound Man a Villain. Where you aware of this Adam? villains.fandom.com/wiki/Wound_Man

Dr. Jessup Hartnel, known as the Wound Man, is a fictional supervillain appearing in DC Comics. He debuted in Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (December 2024), created by writer Dan Watters and artist Hayden ...

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Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 15d

I came here to say that...., but adding a blob of sweet chilli sauce too takes it to another level

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 16d

Stunning

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 16d

There are some really nice famous people out there on SM, some not.
When I first joined Twitter I didn't quite know how it worked. @'d a famous boxer, instead of #, saying I thought he looked fat and was surprised he'd just won the fight. Reply came back from him threatening to come and punch me 😂

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 16d

How did you get to meet Holly?

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 16d

I don't think she ever listened to the album. I think it was just before her time, though she knows the singles (who doesn't). I loved the album on release and frequently still visit it.
I'd never call her an idiot though 😊 we both have such eclectic tastes and she introduced me to some great music

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 16d

Whenever I saw him being interviewed he struck me as a nice guy. I wanted to go and see him earlier this year for the 40th anniversary of WTTPD, but wife said no.
I wanted to add Hugh Laurie's album Let Them Talk earlier, but ran out of space, if you're looking for something different to listen to?

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 16d

Just done 3 night shifts. I hate working nights. Day wasted before first shift trying to get in some extra sleep. 2 days of poor broken sleep and feeling exhausted. Then another day wasted trying to get out of nights cycle, but CBA doing anything as too tired but wanting to be able to sleep tonight.

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 16d

I don't have a "best album" as it all depends on my mood. I much prefer Meddle over DSOTM though.
Other fave albums;
Depeche Mode - Songs of Faith and Devotion
DLR - Eat em and Smile
Beatles - Revolver
The Orb - Live 93
Ozzy - Ordinary Man
Portishead - Dummy
Frankie - Welcome to the Pleasure Dome

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 17d

Ah, but did you use real shepherds?

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 17d

Uhura from the "Mirror Mirror" episode?

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 18d

That's New Brighton! I said you were in Birkenhead this morning. I claim my £5

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 19d

Birkenhead?

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 19d

Have you got any photos of Upholland / Up Holland in Lancashire?

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 19d

We had to tie the neck straps together at the back of our aprons as they weren't made properly.

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 20d

Tonight's Musical Theatre is The Book of Mormon

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 22d

I dont recall my kids schools having libraries in. In primary school, each classroom had a selection of books, for their age range, for them to read. We did have an easily accessible village library, but that was shut by the Tories. People where told to go to the town centre to get books

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 24d

I like Octopuses Garden on the Love album. I also like Maxwells Silver Hammer 😔

Mike McGunigle @gixer71.bsky.social · 24d

It would explain all the middle lane hoggers - artists on the inside lane