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Martin Travis

@martintravis.bsky.social

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#TRFC. Autistic. Deaf / acoustic neuroma. Wirral walks & photos. Carl Sagan enthusiast. Geographical Pedant. Lover of vol-au-vents, especially the little pastry hats! Disappointed jet-packs are not yet ubiquitous. Koumpounophobic 👀

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1h

#FingerpostFriday

Porth Amlwch, Anglesey 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 15h

That is magical! 👍

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 23h

They may have handled it badly, but it does sound like he was deliberately being a bit of a dick? 🤷

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks mate 👍

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, I totally get that Cheryl, and that's the 'community pulling together' aspect I like, but it does also feel like there is a nefarious undercurrent 🤔

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Can book online 👍

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...

Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

I do wonder about how it's all funded 🤔

I'm all for events that bring the community together, which encourage pride in our estate, and give the yoof a purpose, but walking past Meadow Crescent does feel somewhat menacing and intimidating, unless I'm just imagining that 🤷

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Alan 👍

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you Claire 👍

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Cheers mate 👍

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you 👍

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks mate 👍

Yes, as winter approaches, the setting sun will retreat further south, and dip behind the horizon over the Welsh hills, rather than the Irish Sea 🌄

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Cheers mate. Was very grey earlier, but glad I stuck around for the golden hour! 👍🌅

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Was gorgeous this evening! 🌅

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Ta 👍

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

West Kirby sunset tonight.

A procession of people returning from Hilbre Island 🌅

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

I worry about hedgehogs, who may have settled down underneath for hibernation 🦔🦔🦔

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, 5th November is Bonfire Night in the UK. It will have a few more tiers on by then! 😱

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

I suspect that when some people get ridiculed for supporting a daft conspiracy theory, they feel compelled to go 'all in', down any rabbit hole, and view everyone who is thinking more critically as their enemy.

Very sad case of that woman who persuaded her daughter not to have cancer treatment 😥

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 1d

Let me guess .... buys into:

* British Empire still exists
* Flat earth
* Chem trails
* Fake moon landings
* Anti vax
* Covid denier
* 5G masts controlling us, etc, etc.

Even when presented with good or irrefutable evidence, will conclude 'that's just part of the conspiracy'.

Beyond help!

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 2d

That is a worry then ... I have the app but very rarely use it tbh.

I think you can change the payment method to 'pay cash to driver', which is a bit of a faff, but maybe the better option if they're having technical issues with fare deductions via the app?

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 2d

Have you maybe included a tip percentage in settings?

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 2d

Is it true that if you throw snails over the fence into a neighbour's garden, they have a homing instinct, and find their way back?

Maybe tennis racqueting them about 6 doors away would buy your fruit and veg some much needed time? 🎾🐌

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 2d

It's all feels so-thinly veiled and disingenuous.

The timing, and stealthy nature of putting the flags up, speaks volumes about motive.

Can these people not just be honest, rather than hiding being the flag, that they are marking 'their' territory, and sending a message to people they hate?

Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 2d

Her larder is bigger than my flat ..... and that's not a euphemism 👀

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