MadBeardMan
@madbeardman.bsky.social
Sheffield (England)-based, proud Civil Servant. Heavily experienced coder focusing on TTRPG's, Rulesets, Adventurers, Campaigns, Mods. Also dabbling in RPG writing, mapmaking, drinking beer, and father to an Angel and a Devil, and lover of good tea.
Been re-watching (again) BSG (2004) - Exodus (2), such an episode.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Been re-watching (again) BSG (2004) - Exodus (2), such an episode.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
Colonel Tigh - such a loss (and so emotional) - wonderful TV.
@drgonzo123.bsky.social - will this ever be a print? Love this very much is it - Silent on the left, the Lady in the middle and Croaker on the right?
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
@drgonzo123.bsky.social - will this ever be a print? Love this very much is it - Silent on the left, the Lady in the middle and Croaker on the right?
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
I must have this in a large format on my wall.
Still don't know why people go to Wetherspoons Pubs and stuff. So this is not a shock:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
JD Wetherspoon's assistance dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Still don't know why people go to Wetherspoons Pubs and stuff. So this is not a shock:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just taken me 1 hour and 6 minutes to cancel my Sky TV account.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
February 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Just taken me 1 hour and 6 minutes to cancel my Sky TV account.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
An hour and 6 minutes, I could travel to the office and back again in that time (if I get luck with connections).
The poor person didn't like me updating them with the length the call was taking and using 'Tick tock'.
Looking to dump Sky TV, they of course do Sky Stream - oh look, it's got everything just over broadband, but wait, it's MORE expensive than the TV package we have.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
February 6, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Looking to dump Sky TV, they of course do Sky Stream - oh look, it's got everything just over broadband, but wait, it's MORE expensive than the TV package we have.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
WTAF
Grumpy Me continues.
Not much else to say, except, go buy it.
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Fast investigations. Slow dread.
www.allrolledup.co.uk?s=Cthulhu+Ha...
#TTRPG #CthulhuMythos
Fast investigations. Slow dread.
www.allrolledup.co.uk?s=Cthulhu+Ha...
#TTRPG #CthulhuMythos
February 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Not much else to say, except, go buy it.
I advise that if you see me, steer clear. Today I am ultra-grumpy.
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I advise that if you see me, steer clear. Today I am ultra-grumpy.
Agony is.... not 1 spot, but 2 spots right on my waist line so my belt is saying 'here you go mates, have some pressure'.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
February 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Agony is.... not 1 spot, but 2 spots right on my waist line so my belt is saying 'here you go mates, have some pressure'.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
Relief is when you clean those spots out and sit down without going 'wtaf'.
Sorry for this grotesque post, but it's still a lot better than what's going on in the world.
So that's it, none of my family will ever be going back, as we're all excluded now from the disability queue, which only works for us in 'off-season'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
So that's it, none of my family will ever be going back, as we're all excluded now from the disability queue, which only works for us in 'off-season'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Of course, I bought a mini-HDMI -> HDMI cable, tiny little thing. I need it to set up a Raspberry Pi for my eldest, can I find the darn thing?
Nope.
Nope.
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Of course, I bought a mini-HDMI -> HDMI cable, tiny little thing. I need it to set up a Raspberry Pi for my eldest, can I find the darn thing?
Nope.
Nope.
Also thinking today, to move on my MERP 2nd edition books, so I can put that money in my pension.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Also thinking today, to move on my MERP 2nd edition books, so I can put that money in my pension.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
This pains me, BUT it needs doing.
Had a silly dream that I was a Magistrate, so of course, I've spent some of this morning looking into it.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Had a silly dream that I was a Magistrate, so of course, I've spent some of this morning looking into it.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
You need to be of good character and sound judgement, nothing about beards or madness.
Seriously, though, I am interested; it could work well alongside my day job.
It is rather gloomy outside, but finally we have our windows now installed (downstairs).
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
February 3, 2026 at 3:12 PM
It is rather gloomy outside, but finally we have our windows now installed (downstairs).
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
We have leaded-lights inside double glazing (i.e., triple glazing) - costing an arm and a leg, but once done, I shouldn't need to touch them again!
This is the Kitchen window, we have 2 others being installed
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a billionaire richer but you've worked to change people's lives for the better...we are all impacted by cancer, either personally or family or friends.
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
Lead Site Reliability Engineer
Modern tech-stack. Hybrid infrastructure. Reliability for 4,000+ users. Lead Site Reliability Engineer £64,000 - £74,000 (+ Benefits) Grade: P3MP Reports to: Senior Manager, Platform Engineering Contr...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM
a billionaire richer but you've worked to change people's lives for the better...we are all impacted by cancer, either personally or family or friends.
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
@jimjimthegrim.bsky.social @davepaters.bsky.social - Groglove 28th of this month, deets please as I need to get down to the smoke to see other folks and this just looks like a perfect reason.
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
@jimjimthegrim.bsky.social @davepaters.bsky.social - Groglove 28th of this month, deets please as I need to get down to the smoke to see other folks and this just looks like a perfect reason.
OMG, it'd be terribly expensive and hard to get a trip to Japan before April 5, 2026!
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
February 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM
OMG, it'd be terribly expensive and hard to get a trip to Japan before April 5, 2026!
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
The comic book arrived just at the right time and has been a huge influence! I just happen to be re-watching all of GitS that I have on 'tape'.
theghostintheshell.jp/en/news/ghos...
Looking at that picture of the former Prince Andrew, just reminded me of the Twin Peaks villain Bob.
January 31, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Looking at that picture of the former Prince Andrew, just reminded me of the Twin Peaks villain Bob.
Watching that Platoon film, it's ok, never thought to much of it, so ordered a BluRay set of Band of Brothers.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Watching that Platoon film, it's ok, never thought to much of it, so ordered a BluRay set of Band of Brothers.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.
Not seen that series in years, but had such an impact even when I saw it for a 3rd time.
Reposted by MadBeardMan
We promised to throw the kitchen sink at this election.
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
January 30, 2026 at 1:31 PM
We promised to throw the kitchen sink at this election.
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Anyone know of anyone who can make custom cases for a Raspberry #Pi5, hopefully in/around the UK.
I've built a little Home Assistant box, but the Pi has a Base NVMe unit (so raised off the floor to get to the various ports) and is using a HAT (to provide PoE).
I've built a little Home Assistant box, but the Pi has a Base NVMe unit (so raised off the floor to get to the various ports) and is using a HAT (to provide PoE).
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Anyone know of anyone who can make custom cases for a Raspberry #Pi5, hopefully in/around the UK.
I've built a little Home Assistant box, but the Pi has a Base NVMe unit (so raised off the floor to get to the various ports) and is using a HAT (to provide PoE).
I've built a little Home Assistant box, but the Pi has a Base NVMe unit (so raised off the floor to get to the various ports) and is using a HAT (to provide PoE).
Can folks please share this amongst any they know work in the Civil Service (doesn't need to be a PCS union member). In fact, anyone with an interest in supporting the people who deal with the madness of ministers and policy (and changes).
This is disjusting.
This is disjusting.
January 25, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Can folks please share this amongst any they know work in the Civil Service (doesn't need to be a PCS union member). In fact, anyone with an interest in supporting the people who deal with the madness of ministers and policy (and changes).
This is disjusting.
This is disjusting.
I know it's early, but I suspect we've had our last Domino's Pizza of the year.
It's expensive, so it's rare (once every other month) treat, and the last 3 have been poor, poor enough that I complained, and I've just complained again.
It's expensive, so it's rare (once every other month) treat, and the last 3 have been poor, poor enough that I complained, and I've just complained again.
January 24, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I know it's early, but I suspect we've had our last Domino's Pizza of the year.
It's expensive, so it's rare (once every other month) treat, and the last 3 have been poor, poor enough that I complained, and I've just complained again.
It's expensive, so it's rare (once every other month) treat, and the last 3 have been poor, poor enough that I complained, and I've just complained again.
Going to see if I can wangle work to pay for this, it's midly linked to what I do (Dev Management), it's just some of the speakers are ace.
Anyone else going?
Anyone else going?
January 24, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Going to see if I can wangle work to pay for this, it's midly linked to what I do (Dev Management), it's just some of the speakers are ace.
Anyone else going?
Anyone else going?
Can't say I'm surprised we've outsourced our Civil Service Pension scheme administration.
Capita were useless when I was contracting to the DWP, would I trust them with pensions? Nope.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Capita were useless when I was contracting to the DWP, would I trust them with pensions? Nope.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Capita-run civil service pension scheme leaves retirees in limbo
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Can't say I'm surprised we've outsourced our Civil Service Pension scheme administration.
Capita were useless when I was contracting to the DWP, would I trust them with pensions? Nope.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Capita were useless when I was contracting to the DWP, would I trust them with pensions? Nope.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform has leafleted our street.
My better half picked up the leaflet, put on her shoes and went outside, couldn't see anyone, so recycled it.
30 seconds later she heard voices, went outside 'Excuse me are you Reform?', 'Yes Madam can we...'
'No, you can have this page of lies back'.
Perfect!
My better half picked up the leaflet, put on her shoes and went outside, couldn't see anyone, so recycled it.
30 seconds later she heard voices, went outside 'Excuse me are you Reform?', 'Yes Madam can we...'
'No, you can have this page of lies back'.
Perfect!
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Reform has leafleted our street.
My better half picked up the leaflet, put on her shoes and went outside, couldn't see anyone, so recycled it.
30 seconds later she heard voices, went outside 'Excuse me are you Reform?', 'Yes Madam can we...'
'No, you can have this page of lies back'.
Perfect!
My better half picked up the leaflet, put on her shoes and went outside, couldn't see anyone, so recycled it.
30 seconds later she heard voices, went outside 'Excuse me are you Reform?', 'Yes Madam can we...'
'No, you can have this page of lies back'.
Perfect!