Paul Firth
@tedincanada.bsky.social
Mentally I'm a mid twenties human in a forty-something body.
Parent to two wonderful kids, and husband to an amazing woman.
Mainly banging on about good music, books, games and sharing photos on here.
Parent to two wonderful kids, and husband to an amazing woman.
Mainly banging on about good music, books, games and sharing photos on here.
A question from my daughter after passing a bunch of teenage boys hanging out in the generic black puffer/tracksuit uniform with their bikes:
"Do you think boys would actually choose to dress like that if they weren't in a big group?. Are they just afraid to stand out?"
"Do you think boys would actually choose to dress like that if they weren't in a big group?. Are they just afraid to stand out?"
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A question from my daughter after passing a bunch of teenage boys hanging out in the generic black puffer/tracksuit uniform with their bikes:
"Do you think boys would actually choose to dress like that if they weren't in a big group?. Are they just afraid to stand out?"
"Do you think boys would actually choose to dress like that if they weren't in a big group?. Are they just afraid to stand out?"
Clawing back some sanity through physical media and games with the kids tonight. Record selection got a little silly.
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Clawing back some sanity through physical media and games with the kids tonight. Record selection got a little silly.
Finally bought myself a copy of the complete thesis recurring from Bandcamp since I miss having the app so much.... @gregory-euclide.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Finally bought myself a copy of the complete thesis recurring from Bandcamp since I miss having the app so much.... @gregory-euclide.bsky.social
Rewatched @dantrachtenberg.bsky.social's brilliant Prey.
It's better than either of the original Predator Films, and I'm really looking forward to Badlands.
Going to have to rewatch Killer of Killers now...
It's better than either of the original Predator Films, and I'm really looking forward to Badlands.
Going to have to rewatch Killer of Killers now...
a close up of a brown dog 's face and ears
ALT: a close up of a brown dog 's face and ears
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Rewatched @dantrachtenberg.bsky.social's brilliant Prey.
It's better than either of the original Predator Films, and I'm really looking forward to Badlands.
Going to have to rewatch Killer of Killers now...
It's better than either of the original Predator Films, and I'm really looking forward to Badlands.
Going to have to rewatch Killer of Killers now...
Anyone know what time I should buy things from @bandcamp.com to ensure the Bandcamp Friday rules apply and any artists get 100%?
(I'm in the UK)
(I'm in the UK)
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Anyone know what time I should buy things from @bandcamp.com to ensure the Bandcamp Friday rules apply and any artists get 100%?
(I'm in the UK)
(I'm in the UK)
My timehop just reminded me it's 6 years since I read Wanderers by @chuckwendig.bsky.social - good job none of that sort of came true eh?
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
My timehop just reminded me it's 6 years since I read Wanderers by @chuckwendig.bsky.social - good job none of that sort of came true eh?
Naturally, I'm getting a cold at the tail end of my week off.
November 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Naturally, I'm getting a cold at the tail end of my week off.
Toblerone really is peak chocolate
October 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Toblerone really is peak chocolate
I think America are missing a trick here.
All someone needs to do is invent a machine which runs on bullshit and then they can just strap it to Donald Trump.
Energy crisis solved.
...and he'd actually become useful!
All someone needs to do is invent a machine which runs on bullshit and then they can just strap it to Donald Trump.
Energy crisis solved.
...and he'd actually become useful!
Oh shit, i think I’ve just found the biggest “did ye aye?” type thing in the long history of our planet
October 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I think America are missing a trick here.
All someone needs to do is invent a machine which runs on bullshit and then they can just strap it to Donald Trump.
Energy crisis solved.
...and he'd actually become useful!
All someone needs to do is invent a machine which runs on bullshit and then they can just strap it to Donald Trump.
Energy crisis solved.
...and he'd actually become useful!
Nothing quite like the sound of a few lads on the train sodcasting terrible dance music while they tear through a few cans to make you appreciate your headphones....
October 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Nothing quite like the sound of a few lads on the train sodcasting terrible dance music while they tear through a few cans to make you appreciate your headphones....
Just finished the first of the @chuckwendig.bsky.social Star Wars Trilogy "Aftermath" - never really read much Star Wars stuff in print but this is a lot of fun. Important messages tucked away in there too!
October 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Just finished the first of the @chuckwendig.bsky.social Star Wars Trilogy "Aftermath" - never really read much Star Wars stuff in print but this is a lot of fun. Important messages tucked away in there too!
Reposted by Paul Firth
Reacquired a book I'd lent out and opened it randomly to a page yesterday...
I'd already contemplated booking today off at short notice but this sealed the deal!
I'd already contemplated booking today off at short notice but this sealed the deal!
October 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Reacquired a book I'd lent out and opened it randomly to a page yesterday...
I'd already contemplated booking today off at short notice but this sealed the deal!
I'd already contemplated booking today off at short notice but this sealed the deal!
Good morning at work including some lovely words from a visitor about what they saw - time for a celebratory biscuit brew and a Tunnocks tea cake I think! @yorkshiretea.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Good morning at work including some lovely words from a visitor about what they saw - time for a celebratory biscuit brew and a Tunnocks tea cake I think! @yorkshiretea.bsky.social
Time for another round of "winging it" Sunday Stew in the slow cooker!
September 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Time for another round of "winging it" Sunday Stew in the slow cooker!
Finally watched @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social with my wife and kids last night (at the cinema no less!) and it was truly excellent. Going on to my short list of Musicals I will voluntarily watch and genuinely enjoy 🤩
a man in a king 's costume is sitting on a throne holding a cane .
ALT: a man in a king 's costume is sitting on a throne holding a cane .
media.tenor.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Finally watched @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social with my wife and kids last night (at the cinema no less!) and it was truly excellent. Going on to my short list of Musicals I will voluntarily watch and genuinely enjoy 🤩
6am in the UK, and #earlyrisersbookclub choice is @chuckwendig.bsky.social's Star Wars Trilogy which I found second hand a while back.
Appropriate stuff given the current state of the world...
Pro tip: fascism bad!
Appropriate stuff given the current state of the world...
Pro tip: fascism bad!
September 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
6am in the UK, and #earlyrisersbookclub choice is @chuckwendig.bsky.social's Star Wars Trilogy which I found second hand a while back.
Appropriate stuff given the current state of the world...
Pro tip: fascism bad!
Appropriate stuff given the current state of the world...
Pro tip: fascism bad!
Today on #earlyrisersbookclub we're reading The Book Of Elsewhere, and listening to @lowtheband.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Today on #earlyrisersbookclub we're reading The Book Of Elsewhere, and listening to @lowtheband.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Urgh. Donald Trump is in the same country as me right now.
Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor
Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor
US president arrives on Tuesday ahead of a lavish programme, as London mayor calls for UK leaders not to shy away from ‘being critical friend’
Donald Trump has landed in the UK ahead of an unprecedented second state visit.
The US president and the first lady, Melania Trump, touched down on Tuesday evening at London Stansted onboard Air Force One ahead of a series of events over the next two days, including being hosted by King Charles, military parades and a possible flypast by the Red Arrows alongside British and American F-35 jets. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Urgh. Donald Trump is in the same country as me right now.
Charity shop find today! @philplait.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Charity shop find today! @philplait.bsky.social
Walking to work on bin day is essentially like a real life, dull version of one of those temple run style games.
Dodge bin, avoid child on scooter, duck under brambles, slow down or be steamrollered by the inevitable elderly person on a mobility scooter who WILL NOT SLOW DOWN OR MOVE FOR ANYONE!
Dodge bin, avoid child on scooter, duck under brambles, slow down or be steamrollered by the inevitable elderly person on a mobility scooter who WILL NOT SLOW DOWN OR MOVE FOR ANYONE!
September 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Walking to work on bin day is essentially like a real life, dull version of one of those temple run style games.
Dodge bin, avoid child on scooter, duck under brambles, slow down or be steamrollered by the inevitable elderly person on a mobility scooter who WILL NOT SLOW DOWN OR MOVE FOR ANYONE!
Dodge bin, avoid child on scooter, duck under brambles, slow down or be steamrollered by the inevitable elderly person on a mobility scooter who WILL NOT SLOW DOWN OR MOVE FOR ANYONE!
One of my favourite, and most random band related things is this tiny little artwork from Aaron Burtch
#Grandaddy
#Grandaddy
September 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
One of my favourite, and most random band related things is this tiny little artwork from Aaron Burtch
#Grandaddy
#Grandaddy