Simon Pittman
@libraryplayer.bsky.social
Freelance web work (supporting clients with their existing websites). Software products. Business book club organiser. Author of 7 books. Cookie Monster obsession.
Websites: libraryplayer.co.uk
and booksandnetworking.co.uk
Websites: libraryplayer.co.uk
and booksandnetworking.co.uk
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Today we remember the brave explorers of the Space Shuttle Columbia who tragically lost their lives 23 years ago today. Sending love to family and friends.
February 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Today we remember the brave explorers of the Space Shuttle Columbia who tragically lost their lives 23 years ago today. Sending love to family and friends.
Picked up the latest issue of Panini's Amazing Spider-Man from WH Smiths this afternoon! 😀
January 31, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Picked up the latest issue of Panini's Amazing Spider-Man from WH Smiths this afternoon! 😀
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@sueghosh.bsky.social Welcome to BlueSky!! 😀🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
elmo and cookie monster are standing next to each other on a table
ALT: elmo and cookie monster are standing next to each other on a table
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
@sueghosh.bsky.social Welcome to BlueSky!! 😀🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
This week's Friday evening Sainsbury's and Asda shopping! 😀
January 30, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This week's Friday evening Sainsbury's and Asda shopping! 😀
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Love is brave. ❤️
January 29, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Love is brave. ❤️
Ended up in Dyce this afternoon, looking into a potential venue for future Books & Networking meetings. Took this photo on my way back home. #aberdeen
January 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Ended up in Dyce this afternoon, looking into a potential venue for future Books & Networking meetings. Took this photo on my way back home. #aberdeen
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Heroes all. 💔
January 28, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Heroes all. 💔
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Some poignant words from Star Trek 4 today.
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Some poignant words from Star Trek 4 today.
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Catch me Fierce Beers Northern Lights Beer Festival with an exclusive Tee for the occasion too. 😬
April 11th.
Tickers here:
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/nor...
April 11th.
Tickers here:
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/nor...
January 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Catch me Fierce Beers Northern Lights Beer Festival with an exclusive Tee for the occasion too. 😬
April 11th.
Tickers here:
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/nor...
April 11th.
Tickers here:
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/nor...
I did attend such classes... I learned how to use the force and to be a Jedi... although I think I may have misheard the yoga part... 😂
January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I did attend such classes... I learned how to use the force and to be a Jedi... although I think I may have misheard the yoga part... 😂
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In a world of "per my last email," nothing hits quite like the tactile weight of a premium business card or the crisp snap of a fresh letterhead. 🖋️✨
Don't let your first impression be a digital notification that gets swiped away. Let’s get you some ink on paper. 🖨️💼
www.weeprint.co.uk
#Stationery
Don't let your first impression be a digital notification that gets swiped away. Let’s get you some ink on paper. 🖨️💼
www.weeprint.co.uk
#Stationery
January 28, 2026 at 9:56 AM
In a world of "per my last email," nothing hits quite like the tactile weight of a premium business card or the crisp snap of a fresh letterhead. 🖋️✨
Don't let your first impression be a digital notification that gets swiped away. Let’s get you some ink on paper. 🖨️💼
www.weeprint.co.uk
#Stationery
Don't let your first impression be a digital notification that gets swiped away. Let’s get you some ink on paper. 🖨️💼
www.weeprint.co.uk
#Stationery
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We're allowed to put Oh FFS! up for another couple of days for free... So we have. Why? Advertising & hopefully reviews and ratings. So please do. (& share!) Download and enjoy. Last weekend 130 people had a few laughs on me. Think Miriam Margoyles/Dawn French/David Mitchell. Also on Unlimited ;-)
January 24, 2026 at 10:28 AM
We're allowed to put Oh FFS! up for another couple of days for free... So we have. Why? Advertising & hopefully reviews and ratings. So please do. (& share!) Download and enjoy. Last weekend 130 people had a few laughs on me. Think Miriam Margoyles/Dawn French/David Mitchell. Also on Unlimited ;-)
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#WeekendWatching What TV Shows, Movies, Documentaries, Boxsets are you watching over this weekend? 🎬💿📺 #Filmsky #TVSky #Moviesky #series
January 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
#WeekendWatching What TV Shows, Movies, Documentaries, Boxsets are you watching over this weekend? 🎬💿📺 #Filmsky #TVSky #Moviesky #series
First Friday evening Sainsbury's and Asda shopping of 2026! 😀
January 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
First Friday evening Sainsbury's and Asda shopping of 2026! 😀
Picked up the latest issues of Panini's UK Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics from WH Smiths (refuse to call them TG Jones 😂) this afternoon!
Price of both has gone up from £3.50 to £3.99, however still great value, reprinting two US issues in each issue. 😀
Price of both has gone up from £3.50 to £3.99, however still great value, reprinting two US issues in each issue. 😀
January 23, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Picked up the latest issues of Panini's UK Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics from WH Smiths (refuse to call them TG Jones 😂) this afternoon!
Price of both has gone up from £3.50 to £3.99, however still great value, reprinting two US issues in each issue. 😀
Price of both has gone up from £3.50 to £3.99, however still great value, reprinting two US issues in each issue. 😀
This morning's Books & Networking!
Great discussions on the books everyone is reading, plus on various topics, including storytelling, AI, and marketing. We also heard from our speaker Christopher McDonald.
Next meeting is Thursday 19th March: www.eventbrite.com/e/books-netw...
#aberdeen
Great discussions on the books everyone is reading, plus on various topics, including storytelling, AI, and marketing. We also heard from our speaker Christopher McDonald.
Next meeting is Thursday 19th March: www.eventbrite.com/e/books-netw...
#aberdeen
January 22, 2026 at 5:35 PM
This morning's Books & Networking!
Great discussions on the books everyone is reading, plus on various topics, including storytelling, AI, and marketing. We also heard from our speaker Christopher McDonald.
Next meeting is Thursday 19th March: www.eventbrite.com/e/books-netw...
#aberdeen
Great discussions on the books everyone is reading, plus on various topics, including storytelling, AI, and marketing. We also heard from our speaker Christopher McDonald.
Next meeting is Thursday 19th March: www.eventbrite.com/e/books-netw...
#aberdeen
Usually walk along the beach after the Books & Networking meetings (the venue is nearby) - but today is definitely not the weather for it!! #aberdeen
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Usually walk along the beach after the Books & Networking meetings (the venue is nearby) - but today is definitely not the weather for it!! #aberdeen
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Ever feel like you’re constantly striving, but still not quite “successful”? You’re not alone. In the first episode of The Overachievers Podcast, I look into what it means to be an overachiever, and why so many don’t give ourselves enough credit.
KeithBN.link/TOP001
KeithBN.link/TOP001
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Ever feel like you’re constantly striving, but still not quite “successful”? You’re not alone. In the first episode of The Overachievers Podcast, I look into what it means to be an overachiever, and why so many don’t give ourselves enough credit.
KeithBN.link/TOP001
KeithBN.link/TOP001
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Here’s my original seascape for #BlueSkyMonday #blue #ArtYear #SmArtist #EastCoastKin
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#MHHSBD #CraftBizDay
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#MHHSBD #CraftBizDay
January 19, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Here’s my original seascape for #BlueSkyMonday #blue #ArtYear #SmArtist #EastCoastKin
thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk/product/seas...
#MHHSBD #CraftBizDay
thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk/product/seas...
#MHHSBD #CraftBizDay
Still sad news about Plan 9 closing - while there's now Asylum and there's now the internet, this was the first comic book store in Aberdeen!
(Comic stores are probably one of the few shops where its still good to go in and browse what they have, compared to going online)
(Comic stores are probably one of the few shops where its still good to go in and browse what they have, compared to going online)
If you missed this week's Geek Grotto, where Craig and I talk about the closure of Plan 9 in Aberdeen, and that state of the comic shop industry generally, the Listen On Demand is available here: www.mixcloud.com/SHMUFM/geek-...
Geek Grotto Episode 257
In this week's Geek Grotto, with the sad news of Aberdeen's Plan 9 comic shop closing, Craig and I sit down to talk memories and the state of the comics collecting scene in Aberdeen and beyond
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January 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Still sad news about Plan 9 closing - while there's now Asylum and there's now the internet, this was the first comic book store in Aberdeen!
(Comic stores are probably one of the few shops where its still good to go in and browse what they have, compared to going online)
(Comic stores are probably one of the few shops where its still good to go in and browse what they have, compared to going online)
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Collectors tip of the week:
Do not spend this much money on a new standard issue 👀
Do not spend this much money on a new standard issue 👀
The fear of missing out is so strong with people new to collecting comics that they are spending hundreds now on a comic with 10 printings, hundreds of variants and a huge initial print run. Rookie mistakes and burn out collectors when they find out these books never hold value.
January 19, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Collectors tip of the week:
Do not spend this much money on a new standard issue 👀
Do not spend this much money on a new standard issue 👀
Every time I see someone describe themselves as a "founder" on LinkedIn (which is way too often!) thats often my first thought too - the changelings from Deep Space 9! 😂
Sometimes being a Trekkie can cause problems. Take this wholesome message from Facebook. As soon as I read founder I think....
January 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Every time I see someone describe themselves as a "founder" on LinkedIn (which is way too often!) thats often my first thought too - the changelings from Deep Space 9! 😂
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In fwont of pooter, Figgy sits
He finks it like teebee
He luvs da poyntee arrwow
And he paws it gentilly
He waches all da pikchurs moob
He sits dere for so long
And wen he done, he twots away
And sings a happy song
#CheddarPoetry #SillyFiggy #HeLookBehindDaSkweenToo
He finks it like teebee
He luvs da poyntee arrwow
And he paws it gentilly
He waches all da pikchurs moob
He sits dere for so long
And wen he done, he twots away
And sings a happy song
#CheddarPoetry #SillyFiggy #HeLookBehindDaSkweenToo
January 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM
In fwont of pooter, Figgy sits
He finks it like teebee
He luvs da poyntee arrwow
And he paws it gentilly
He waches all da pikchurs moob
He sits dere for so long
And wen he done, he twots away
And sings a happy song
#CheddarPoetry #SillyFiggy #HeLookBehindDaSkweenToo
He finks it like teebee
He luvs da poyntee arrwow
And he paws it gentilly
He waches all da pikchurs moob
He sits dere for so long
And wen he done, he twots away
And sings a happy song
#CheddarPoetry #SillyFiggy #HeLookBehindDaSkweenToo
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On Geek Grotto today, with the news that comic shop Plan 9 is closing this weekend, Craig & I sit down to talk about the state of the comics scene & more.
Tune in 2pm every Saturday on SHMUFM: DAB & 99.8FM in Aberdeen, online at www.shmu.org.uk or via your smart speaker.
#Radio #Comics
January 17, 2026 at 7:13 AM
On Geek Grotto today, with the news that comic shop Plan 9 is closing this weekend, Craig & I sit down to talk about the state of the comics scene & more.
Tune in 2pm every Saturday on SHMUFM: DAB & 99.8FM in Aberdeen, online at www.shmu.org.uk or via your smart speaker.
#Radio #Comics