GrumpyMark
@grumpymark.bsky.social
He/Him. North West England. Not neurotypical, apparently. Nerdy. Green. Socialist. Trans ally. Amateur artist. Very broad music taste. Particle Physics PhD. 20+ years software development. Fan of maps. Obsessed by ancient history. No Alt-Text, no re-post
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#FallFriday #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
"Down in my tea cup I see your face lookin' up
Sittin' in my easy chair
I feel your fingers running through my hair
Though we're far apart your specter's in my heart"
"There's a Ghost in My House" by The Fall (1987 single; original by R. Dean Taylor, 1967)
"Down in my tea cup I see your face lookin' up
Sittin' in my easy chair
I feel your fingers running through my hair
Though we're far apart your specter's in my heart"
"There's a Ghost in My House" by The Fall (1987 single; original by R. Dean Taylor, 1967)
There's a Ghost in My House
YouTube video by The Fall - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#FallFriday #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
"Down in my tea cup I see your face lookin' up
Sittin' in my easy chair
I feel your fingers running through my hair
Though we're far apart your specter's in my heart"
"There's a Ghost in My House" by The Fall (1987 single; original by R. Dean Taylor, 1967)
"Down in my tea cup I see your face lookin' up
Sittin' in my easy chair
I feel your fingers running through my hair
Though we're far apart your specter's in my heart"
"There's a Ghost in My House" by The Fall (1987 single; original by R. Dean Taylor, 1967)
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#MusicThroughYears
20.
2002-2003
2003
The Fall - Theme From Sparta F.C.
#FallFriday
youtu.be/eij8bOM8-Ro?...
20.
2002-2003
2003
The Fall - Theme From Sparta F.C.
#FallFriday
youtu.be/eij8bOM8-Ro?...
Theme From Sparta F.C.
YouTube video by The Fall - Topic
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
#MusicThroughYears
20.
2002-2003
2003
The Fall - Theme From Sparta F.C.
#FallFriday
youtu.be/eij8bOM8-Ro?...
20.
2002-2003
2003
The Fall - Theme From Sparta F.C.
#FallFriday
youtu.be/eij8bOM8-Ro?...
As I apparently didn't overdo it with the food & drink yesterday and am feeling pretty good I am all set for Round 2: Boxing Day Leftovers.
Even though we ate elsewhere yesterday and don't actually have any, I bought in quite a lot of "leftovers" to see us through to New Year.
Even though we ate elsewhere yesterday and don't actually have any, I bought in quite a lot of "leftovers" to see us through to New Year.
December 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As I apparently didn't overdo it with the food & drink yesterday and am feeling pretty good I am all set for Round 2: Boxing Day Leftovers.
Even though we ate elsewhere yesterday and don't actually have any, I bought in quite a lot of "leftovers" to see us through to New Year.
Even though we ate elsewhere yesterday and don't actually have any, I bought in quite a lot of "leftovers" to see us through to New Year.
Back from my Sister’s. Had a lovely time… great food and no awkward moments, which is all I could ask for TBH.
Now I am sat in my own comfy chair with a chocolate porter (beer wanker) and some savoury nibbles.
Now I am sat in my own comfy chair with a chocolate porter (beer wanker) and some savoury nibbles.
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Back from my Sister’s. Had a lovely time… great food and no awkward moments, which is all I could ask for TBH.
Now I am sat in my own comfy chair with a chocolate porter (beer wanker) and some savoury nibbles.
Now I am sat in my own comfy chair with a chocolate porter (beer wanker) and some savoury nibbles.
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Merry Christmas from David Byrne
December 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Merry Christmas from David Byrne
This is actually a great picture of Christmas in 70s UK.
A documentary about that time Sex Pistols put on a Christmas Children’s Party for the kids of striking firefighters.
youtu.be/Jw_HvoDhB4E?...
youtu.be/Jw_HvoDhB4E?...
Christmas with The Sex Pistols
YouTube video by ScottishTeeVee
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This is actually a great picture of Christmas in 70s UK.
A documentary about that time Sex Pistols put on a Christmas Children’s Party for the kids of striking firefighters.
youtu.be/Jw_HvoDhB4E?...
youtu.be/Jw_HvoDhB4E?...
Christmas with The Sex Pistols
YouTube video by ScottishTeeVee
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A documentary about that time Sex Pistols put on a Christmas Children’s Party for the kids of striking firefighters.
youtu.be/Jw_HvoDhB4E?...
youtu.be/Jw_HvoDhB4E?...
Happy Final Thursday of 2025 to all those who celebrate.🥂🎉🥃
December 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Happy Final Thursday of 2025 to all those who celebrate.🥂🎉🥃
I’m already losing track of what day it is.
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I’m already losing track of what day it is.
RUN DMC - Christmas In Hollis (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by RUNDMCVEVO
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A few years ago I created a GrumpyMark playlist of Christmas related songs.
I've just started listening to it for the 1st time and... well, TBH, it isn't the worst thing I've ever heard. But, Billy Idol's version of Frosty The Snowman is definitely marginal, & William Shatner is up soon🙄
I've just started listening to it for the 1st time and... well, TBH, it isn't the worst thing I've ever heard. But, Billy Idol's version of Frosty The Snowman is definitely marginal, & William Shatner is up soon🙄
December 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
A few years ago I created a GrumpyMark playlist of Christmas related songs.
I've just started listening to it for the 1st time and... well, TBH, it isn't the worst thing I've ever heard. But, Billy Idol's version of Frosty The Snowman is definitely marginal, & William Shatner is up soon🙄
I've just started listening to it for the 1st time and... well, TBH, it isn't the worst thing I've ever heard. But, Billy Idol's version of Frosty The Snowman is definitely marginal, & William Shatner is up soon🙄
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Last chance to get it FOR FREE as a #Xmas gift marginally more exciting than socks (if such a thing is possible!)
The ideal Xmas gift if you’re not sure what to get for someone (probably, almost certainly, I’d say…)
amzn.eu/d/iLBmp9u
amzn.eu/d/iLBmp9u
A Gimmers’ Sketchbook of old Lancashire towns eBook : Winstanley, Craig, Moss, Jonathan: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
A Gimmers’ Sketchbook of old Lancashire towns eBook : Winstanley, Craig, Moss, Jonathan: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
amzn.eu
December 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Last chance to get it FOR FREE as a #Xmas gift marginally more exciting than socks (if such a thing is possible!)
Bad Religion - "O Come All Ye Faithful" (Full Album Stream)
YouTube video by Epitaph Records
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Penalties when my team isn’t involved. Lovely.
December 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Penalties when my team isn’t involved. Lovely.
That’s quite funny TBF
December 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
That’s quite funny TBF
For the next 5 days the only people I will be socialising will be extended family.
I can’t wait.
I can’t wait.
December 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
For the next 5 days the only people I will be socialising will be extended family.
I can’t wait.
I can’t wait.
Sat on a busy bus.
Listening to “Silvery” by Cardiacs.
Nothing else matters.
Listening to “Silvery” by Cardiacs.
Nothing else matters.
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Sat on a busy bus.
Listening to “Silvery” by Cardiacs.
Nothing else matters.
Listening to “Silvery” by Cardiacs.
Nothing else matters.
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How on earth does the email "not indicate any wrongdoing"?
Pathetically craven from the BBC.
Pathetically craven from the BBC.
December 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How on earth does the email "not indicate any wrongdoing"?
Pathetically craven from the BBC.
Pathetically craven from the BBC.
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Once you get over a coupler of hundred quid price point watches start to get more and more ugly and vulgar.
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Once you get over a coupler of hundred quid price point watches start to get more and more ugly and vulgar.
This is LifeHack quality stuff. In my opinion.
Christmas Time… when the bar staff are so tipsy that they “miss” the first shot in a double so you end up getting an extra 2/3 of a shot for free.
December 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is LifeHack quality stuff. In my opinion.
Christmas Time… when the bar staff are so tipsy that they “miss” the first shot in a double so you end up getting an extra 2/3 of a shot for free.
December 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Christmas Time… when the bar staff are so tipsy that they “miss” the first shot in a double so you end up getting an extra 2/3 of a shot for free.
The best Christmas song is on Bad Religion’s “Christmas Songs” album.
Melodic Hardcore Punk Christmas Carols done by atheists without irony.
This is the Christmas Song Hill I am prepared to die on.
Melodic Hardcore Punk Christmas Carols done by atheists without irony.
This is the Christmas Song Hill I am prepared to die on.
December 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The best Christmas song is on Bad Religion’s “Christmas Songs” album.
Melodic Hardcore Punk Christmas Carols done by atheists without irony.
This is the Christmas Song Hill I am prepared to die on.
Melodic Hardcore Punk Christmas Carols done by atheists without irony.
This is the Christmas Song Hill I am prepared to die on.
I deliberately missed a bus so I could do one last bit of “shopping” in a very cheap total shithole.
Double Jameson’s… 12 minutes. Easy.
Merry Christmas.
Double Jameson’s… 12 minutes. Easy.
Merry Christmas.
December 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I deliberately missed a bus so I could do one last bit of “shopping” in a very cheap total shithole.
Double Jameson’s… 12 minutes. Easy.
Merry Christmas.
Double Jameson’s… 12 minutes. Easy.
Merry Christmas.
I’ll probably end up dying on the killing fields of Greenland in the First USA/Russia versus The Rest Of The World War
December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I’ll probably end up dying on the killing fields of Greenland in the First USA/Russia versus The Rest Of The World War