Vicky the Labrat
@vickythelabrat.bsky.social
Smoggie, spoonie, occasional National Trust monk and elf.
All views my own unless shamelessly stolen. She/Her.
All views my own unless shamelessly stolen. She/Her.
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This boy is a genius. Now bring the rest of my youth back before I splinter into dust.
It's still a work in progress, but seems stable enough for "public beta", so by popular demand here's a standalone version of the parametric clock generator I recently added to my online teletext viewer:
zxnet.co.uk/clock/#templ...
zxnet.co.uk/clock/#templ...
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This boy is a genius. Now bring the rest of my youth back before I splinter into dust.
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I'm putting "Nobody Similar" on my LinkedIn profile.
Its Saturday night! Who are you putting through to the next round?
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I'm putting "Nobody Similar" on my LinkedIn profile.
An ear infection on holiday necessitates three injections in my derriere before I can fly home tomorrow. Carry on Abroad and Carry on Doctor combined.
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
An ear infection on holiday necessitates three injections in my derriere before I can fly home tomorrow. Carry on Abroad and Carry on Doctor combined.
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“Jesus can walk on water but Chuck Norris can swim through land.”
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 AM
“Jesus can walk on water but Chuck Norris can swim through land.”
I saw an Etam shop today!
I was hoping that there'd also be a Geordie Jeans like there used to be in The Cleveland Centre, but no.
I was hoping that there'd also be a Geordie Jeans like there used to be in The Cleveland Centre, but no.
December 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I saw an Etam shop today!
I was hoping that there'd also be a Geordie Jeans like there used to be in The Cleveland Centre, but no.
I was hoping that there'd also be a Geordie Jeans like there used to be in The Cleveland Centre, but no.
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The Edinburgh Christmas market has a very posh name for their toilets.
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Edinburgh Christmas market has a very posh name for their toilets.
In a cafe in Lanzarote, it's 25°, here's a snowman outside and Michael Buble is singing Let it Snow.
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In a cafe in Lanzarote, it's 25°, here's a snowman outside and Michael Buble is singing Let it Snow.
"The Life and Loves of a Sea Devil" came to me at 2am, I apologise.
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
"The Life and Loves of a Sea Devil" came to me at 2am, I apologise.
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"I like Ben Baker
I like John Matthews
Just as long as they're Splaining an ALF"
I like John Matthews
Just as long as they're Splaining an ALF"
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"I like Ben Baker
I like John Matthews
Just as long as they're Splaining an ALF"
I like John Matthews
Just as long as they're Splaining an ALF"
Thank you, @looksunfamiliar.bsky.social for nearly 5 days entertainment!
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thank you, @looksunfamiliar.bsky.social for nearly 5 days entertainment!
My crew! @benbaker.bsky.social and @suzyburn.bsky.social front and centre, as ever.
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
My crew! @benbaker.bsky.social and @suzyburn.bsky.social front and centre, as ever.
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I’m disgusted by Girlguiding’s decision to exclude trans women and girls. Any doubts I ever had about leaving the organisation are now gone; they are dead to me.
Trans women are women. Shame on you, Girlguiding.
Trans women are women. Shame on you, Girlguiding.
Statement for members on our equality and diversity policy
An update on our equality and diversity policy following the Supreme Court decision of April 2025
www.girlguiding.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I’m disgusted by Girlguiding’s decision to exclude trans women and girls. Any doubts I ever had about leaving the organisation are now gone; they are dead to me.
Trans women are women. Shame on you, Girlguiding.
Trans women are women. Shame on you, Girlguiding.
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Whamageddon is rubbish because "Last Christmas" is a great song thats done a lot of good for many causes. But could we maybe have a different Christmas number one before the heat death of the universe (pending 2026), ta?
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Whamageddon is rubbish because "Last Christmas" is a great song thats done a lot of good for many causes. But could we maybe have a different Christmas number one before the heat death of the universe (pending 2026), ta?
"Hey, you guys! Have you seen my dad?"
November 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"Hey, you guys! Have you seen my dad?"
New euphemism just dropped.
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
New euphemism just dropped.
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Aware I'm opening myself up to a torrent of fuck off but my Dad wants a USB microphone for recording. I'm not sure how long he's going to keep it up so if there are any recommendations or deals on reasonably priced but actually decent quality ones, please shout me up good.
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Aware I'm opening myself up to a torrent of fuck off but my Dad wants a USB microphone for recording. I'm not sure how long he's going to keep it up so if there are any recommendations or deals on reasonably priced but actually decent quality ones, please shout me up good.
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He's thinking of Only Fools and Horses.
Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
But comic reveals he HAS written a film based on the sitcom
dlvr.it
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
He's thinking of Only Fools and Horses.
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I've no new book out this Christmas and it feels weird. I'm very proud of my previous ones though and many are 30% off this weekend with the code BOOKGIFT30.
www.lulu.com/spotlight/be...
www.lulu.com/spotlight/be...
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I've no new book out this Christmas and it feels weird. I'm very proud of my previous ones though and many are 30% off this weekend with the code BOOKGIFT30.
www.lulu.com/spotlight/be...
www.lulu.com/spotlight/be...
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The kid in this advert is 68 years old next month. 😭
This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The kid in this advert is 68 years old next month. 😭
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Richard Gere has upped his game
November 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Richard Gere has upped his game
Am I the only one who thinks this cat looks like Russell Crowe?
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Am I the only one who thinks this cat looks like Russell Crowe?
*Not like that*
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
*Not like that*