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Simon Barton

@simonbarton.bsky.social

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Husband, father, blogger, millionaire playboy dressed as a flying rodent (one of these may not be true) Still blogging at glasswalking-stick.blogspot.com

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2h

#NotMyKing #NoKings

A #NotMyKing protest in Lancaster, UK, Summer 2025

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 5h

This kind of thing happens far too often in our house.

A collection of random kids' toys, just hanging out on a staircase.

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 13h

#80sTop30
11. Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen

The 1st Springsteen song I heard and it still sounds fantastic. And some uplifting Jersey Shore bar band music is definitely needed on a work-from-home / Covid-infected Monday 😄

Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart (The River Tour, Tempe 1980)

YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

I loved the movie when it came out and was genuinely disappointed when it was ( mostly ) ignored.

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, Bot 🙄

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

Actually, I was 14. Can't do maths on a Sunday morning 😆

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

I was 13 when Ghost Town came out and it did feel like it was summing up the mood of the times. Bleak days, really. Unlike today, when everything's fine lol.

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

Stop. Hammer Time. No, I can't stop, I'm travelling at the speed of light and I've got dodgy brakes.

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

Perfection 👌

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

Great choice! One of the defining songs of the era. It's a song that should have made my top 30 but I couldn't find room for. It should have been a top 50 🙃

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

Relatable 👍

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 1d

#80sTop30
12. Purple Rain - Prince

The Purple One at his most regal. This may be an obvious choice, now a staple of 80's Hits Radio! etc, but I still love it as much as I did in 1984. The extended instrumental coda on the album version is a thing of rare beauty 💜🎵

Prince - Purple Rain (Official Video)

YouTube video by The Codfather

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2d

It's a lovely little church, and that steeple is certainly striking. We visited there in late Spring when the daffodils were in bloom 🌷
Nearby Haresfield church is also worth a look 👍

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks very much 👍
Yeah, it's still out there, unfortunately.

Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2d

Whatever you do, I hope you have a nice weekend 👍

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Tracy. It's definitely easier than the first couple of times, but it's still a pain in the arse and quite draining. Hope you're having a good weekend 👍

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2d

Fourth time's the charm, apparently🙄

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2d

Sorry, I meant in general. This is a photo of them back in July. Hope you had a great gig 😀

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Simon Barton @simonbarton.bsky.social · 2d

#80sTop30

13. The Sound Of The Crowd - The Human League

"Get around town, where the people look good, where the music is loud"

It doesn't get more '80s: Phil's haircut, warm synth sounds, Joanne & Susan, Malibu & coke, glamour on a budget, hitting the town, "something for the weekend, sir?"