Jeff
@thirdwhaletrip.bsky.social
Socialist rambler; retired medical technician. UK. Love dogs, beer wine and spirits; most genres of music - folk/rock; prog rock, rave chill and electronica.
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There is the only bus stop and post box across the road. The road just so happens to be the A350 & it is nigh on impossible and dangerous to cross. It is also a large residential area and the locals have repeatedly asked for either a crossing or at the very least bring the speed limit down🤬
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
There is the only bus stop and post box across the road. The road just so happens to be the A350 & it is nigh on impossible and dangerous to cross. It is also a large residential area and the locals have repeatedly asked for either a crossing or at the very least bring the speed limit down🤬
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Quite so - 20mph is becoming essential and as you say, proven to be reducing accidents and fatalities.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Quite so - 20mph is becoming essential and as you say, proven to be reducing accidents and fatalities.
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I live on the borders in a village 🏴 and we were given a vote on the speed limit. We chose 20mph. The only people who I know to be whinging about it are all right wingers. But it's made for a drastic reduction in road kill locally, and the national picture re. traffic-related deaths is astounding.
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I live on the borders in a village 🏴 and we were given a vote on the speed limit. We chose 20mph. The only people who I know to be whinging about it are all right wingers. But it's made for a drastic reduction in road kill locally, and the national picture re. traffic-related deaths is astounding.
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Agree Simon. We visit Wales fairly often and to be fair drivers generally obey the limits there; in fact getting used to driving at those sensible speeds makes the whole experience far more relaxing.
November 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Agree Simon. We visit Wales fairly often and to be fair drivers generally obey the limits there; in fact getting used to driving at those sensible speeds makes the whole experience far more relaxing.
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20mph should be standard in built up areas as per Wales.
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
20mph should be standard in built up areas as per Wales.
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Yes I agree completely, as we live in a similar location. It would help if every driver stuck to the speed limits - but that's never going to happen. So much traffic now you literally run a gauntlet every time you leave the house on foot, on a bike or in a car. 😳🤷♂️
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Yes I agree completely, as we live in a similar location. It would help if every driver stuck to the speed limits - but that's never going to happen. So much traffic now you literally run a gauntlet every time you leave the house on foot, on a bike or in a car. 😳🤷♂️
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Exactly! Also make the roads more pedestrian friendly. I live in a small market town (it's a 12 minute walk to the shops). The pavements (or lack of) are a joke. The speed limit in 40mph, narrow pavements and no crossings. Lorries and transport carriers whizzing past literally within 2 feet or so.
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Exactly! Also make the roads more pedestrian friendly. I live in a small market town (it's a 12 minute walk to the shops). The pavements (or lack of) are a joke. The speed limit in 40mph, narrow pavements and no crossings. Lorries and transport carriers whizzing past literally within 2 feet or so.
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We've been governed by self-serving entitled bastards for decades - in this year of 2025 they've cemented their power and are unlikely to ever be deposed. These austerity policies and 'health concerns' for the well being of the population are patently UTTER BULLSHIT. #Onepartystate
November 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We've been governed by self-serving entitled bastards for decades - in this year of 2025 they've cemented their power and are unlikely to ever be deposed. These austerity policies and 'health concerns' for the well being of the population are patently UTTER BULLSHIT. #Onepartystate
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Lots of people will happily drink a diet coke, but I don't think many are buying it because it's a couple of pence cheaper. It's hardly comparable to the tax on a pack of fags is it?
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Lots of people will happily drink a diet coke, but I don't think many are buying it because it's a couple of pence cheaper. It's hardly comparable to the tax on a pack of fags is it?
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Quite. What utter nonsense we're being force-fed. 😳
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Quite. What utter nonsense we're being force-fed. 😳
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I'd have thought that the cycle to work scheme had a better chance of doing something about the obesity crisis than an extra 5p on the price of a milkshake, but what do I know?
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I'd have thought that the cycle to work scheme had a better chance of doing something about the obesity crisis than an extra 5p on the price of a milkshake, but what do I know?
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My mum ordered a new freezer from AO and when the delivery van came, it did not have a tail lift - apparently the company won't pay for them
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
There's an advert on his website for a 'Depot Supervisor' that pays £12.75 an hour for shift work.
If he wants to reduce welfare spending maybe he should pay staff enough that they don't need in-work benefits.
If he wants to reduce welfare spending maybe he should pay staff enough that they don't need in-work benefits.
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
November 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
My mum ordered a new freezer from AO and when the delivery van came, it did not have a tail lift - apparently the company won't pay for them
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
The two guys were expected to lift freezers, washing machines etc off the back of the van themselves...which does not seem safe
This guy can GTFO
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Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back budget & says she’s determined to stay on: “I’ll show the media, I’ll show the Tories, I’ll not let them beat me. I’ll be there on Wednesday, I’ll be there next year & I’ll be back the year after that”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back her make-or-break budget
Chancellor tells parliamentary party they might not like every measure but promises budget will be ‘fair’
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back budget & says she’s determined to stay on: “I’ll show the media, I’ll show the Tories, I’ll not let them beat me. I’ll be there on Wednesday, I’ll be there next year & I’ll be back the year after that”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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All part of the plan to steer the UK to corporatism/fascism. One continuous economic and foreign policy from Tories to Labour to Reform. Entrap, impoverish and enslave in a fully privatised corporatist hellscape of SEZs and freeports.
Why, you might ask, do the BBC and Sky News, casting their editorial guidelines to the wind, keep giving massive airtime to the far right, while shutting out leftwing voices? Don't their bosses understand the likely consequences?
Only one explanation now remains.
They do.
And it is what they want.
Only one explanation now remains.
They do.
And it is what they want.
August 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
All part of the plan to steer the UK to corporatism/fascism. One continuous economic and foreign policy from Tories to Labour to Reform. Entrap, impoverish and enslave in a fully privatised corporatist hellscape of SEZs and freeports.
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Lookin a bit rough 🤔🤣
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Lookin a bit rough 🤔🤣
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BBC News - Prince William to visit Welsh coastal communities
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Prince William to visit north Wales coastal communities
The Prince of Wales previously spent several years in the area, serving in the RAF on Anglesey.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
BBC News - Prince William to visit Welsh coastal communities
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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My knowledge of UK geography anywhere further north than Carlisle was pretty thin - I've now binge-watched #Highlandcops on the #iplayer and could probably use it now as my specialist subject on Mastermind. 🤣👌
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
My knowledge of UK geography anywhere further north than Carlisle was pretty thin - I've now binge-watched #Highlandcops on the #iplayer and could probably use it now as my specialist subject on Mastermind. 🤣👌
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A 135-year-old sailing legend still plies the waters off Scotland… 🌊
The beating heart of Wick; the story of the Isabella Fortuna
A 135-year-old sailing legend still plies the waters off Scotland exemplifying the spirit of Wick
bylines.scot
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM
A 135-year-old sailing legend still plies the waters off Scotland… 🌊
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This was a good read. I doubt many Bluesky users would give their kids AI driven toys BUT you might know someone who would. Maybe worth having a word.
TL:DR - Let's not make the same mistakes we made with Social Media.
TL:DR - Let's not make the same mistakes we made with Social Media.
Don’t Give Your Child Any AI Companions
Some dangers are already clear; others won’t be known for many years
www.afterbabel.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This was a good read. I doubt many Bluesky users would give their kids AI driven toys BUT you might know someone who would. Maybe worth having a word.
TL:DR - Let's not make the same mistakes we made with Social Media.
TL:DR - Let's not make the same mistakes we made with Social Media.
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I see "Star Wars rankings" is trending. They're all bollocks. There you go, ranked. 🙂
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I see "Star Wars rankings" is trending. They're all bollocks. There you go, ranked. 🙂
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So it's "Black Week" now 🙄
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
So it's "Black Week" now 🙄
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Fucking tedious relentless pressure to consume more unnecessary shite. Bah bloody humbug.
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Fucking tedious relentless pressure to consume more unnecessary shite. Bah bloody humbug.
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1 was 6 and traumatised by having to go to fucking school. Never got over it. 😳😂
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
1 was 6 and traumatised by having to go to fucking school. Never got over it. 😳😂
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I was 13. Five years later I would be married with a baby
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I was 13. Five years later I would be married with a baby