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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 9d

To be more precise, Mr Kemp is only representing "Poor British [Male] Motorists".
He only only wants men to be consulted on such changes. 🙄

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 19d

Going to be a big pressing day soon!
#Cider2025

Large number of apples laid out on a patio

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 24d

I have a vague memory of watching a TV show about the giant puffball.
Can't remember if was the same size as Earth or same weight as Earth: If every spore from one puffball became a puffball, then ...

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 25d

Both require skills to use.
I would assume that >95% of the population has previously learnt to ride a bicycle.
I would assume <5% of the population has previously learnt to use a Segway.

Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 26d

This, I'm afraid, is just the fourth of some fabulous Antwerpen beers.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 26d

Excellent. I used to live in Piershill Square West when I first discovered the NLS maps website.
I spent many a happy hour pouring over how the area developed over the centuries.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 26d

I look forward to reading this. I spent a good part of my time at the European Transport Conference talking about and pondering this question.
As well as Transport sufficiency, we also discussed living sufficiency.
Thanks.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 26d

It doesn't stop bad behaviour (see speed limits), but you do at least conceptually something can be done.
My experience in one small part of one small town in Scotland is that there's a lot less pavement parking compared to before.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 27d

Antwerp. Nice trad bar. Fabulous beer.

Table with a beer and beer bottle on it with the general vista of the bar behind it.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · 28d

I recall listening to or reading a passage by the incredible Professor Dame Sue Black, that there's a bone (I think it was in the ear) in which the cells are never replaced after it is formed when you are a baby.
Whilst you're alive there is a bit of Tabitha Rayne that will forever be Tabitha Rayne.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Sep 9

"Anche, il tuo criceto è sporco."
Was the Italian phrase that made me spit out the donkey milk I was drinking.

Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Aug 25

On the recent Words Unravelled about journalism, I expected it to start with the etymology of News. When it wasn't there, I assumed it was because everyone knows it comes from the four compass points! I now stand corrected 😁.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Aug 23

A mate who works at Home Bargains is hoping to pull an overtime shift tomorrow putting out their Xmas merch.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Aug 23

Indeed, having a definitive correct answer is no fun at all. 🤣

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Aug 23

Who has the authority to define what is a street vs. a road?
Longest street in Scotland has been discussed here.
www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/...

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Aug 21

Careful! Expressing any admiration for metal will attract @metalprofessor.bsky.social to you like a moth to a flame.
There's 6 of us with Bloodstock 2026 tickets already but they are selling fast. It's an incredible 4 days of metal, beer, food and fun.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Aug 19

A great resource to see where there are benches is openbenches.org developed by @edent.tel and Elizabeth Eden.
And if you find any that aren't there, please add them.

OpenBenches Welcome!

openbenches.org

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Aug 1

This 10% Barrel aged Chocolate and Vanilla Cookie Sundae MELT Stout by Elmeleven was delicious. Tasted a bit like a Chocolate Trifle to me.
The imagery conjured up by the pour is interesting...

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hmm, is that the origin of the Urban Dictionary meaning of Munch?

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Jun 15

Bah, planning to be slowly making my way home from European Transport Conference in Antwerp. Always take the opportunity when on Interrail ticket to explore a couple of new cities on the way home.

Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Jun 12

@majhium.bsky.social

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Jun 11

White Lightening and Tesco value lager.
Feeling flush, add a dash of Blackcurrant cordial for a snakebite and black.
Hard to believe I'm now a snobby craft beer bore who doesn't think twice of paying the equivalent of £15 a pint.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Jan 18

I prefer tryanuary 😉. At least with small local businesses. Big business can weather a few weeks of lost trade, but small businesses rely on the cash flow.

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Stephen Cragg @stephencragg.bsky.social · Jan 13

I deleted my Twitter account months ago.
Instagram now on the way to being deleted.
Facebook is next.
I like social media, but if I don't try and live by my principles, what have I got left?
DEI is important!

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