Paul Baker
@baldcodger.bsky.social
Retired after 50 years of grafting. Interested in reading, gardening, and studying. Left of centre politically. Struggling to remain hopeful amidst the arrogance and greed of the human race.
Permaculture Designer, working with Transition Towns.
Permaculture Designer, working with Transition Towns.
How undemocratic to just single out the poor. This legislation, if really justified, should apply to all, rich and poor alike.
December 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
How undemocratic to just single out the poor. This legislation, if really justified, should apply to all, rich and poor alike.
Personally, I think the roots go back even further to Thatcher and Reagan.
December 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Personally, I think the roots go back even further to Thatcher and Reagan.
Which would leave them more vulnerable to exploitation.
December 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Which would leave them more vulnerable to exploitation.
This was one of the best programmes that I have seen on TV in years. In my opinion, it should be shown in every school in the land.
December 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This was one of the best programmes that I have seen on TV in years. In my opinion, it should be shown in every school in the land.
The best thing the BBC has aired in years.
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The best thing the BBC has aired in years.
Getting back to a point where 1.5 is achievable is going to be a nigh on impossible challenge. Ideal in principle, but I see little means or any progress in getting there anytime soon.
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Getting back to a point where 1.5 is achievable is going to be a nigh on impossible challenge. Ideal in principle, but I see little means or any progress in getting there anytime soon.
I saw them on that tour at the Colston Hall, Bristol. UK. A great gig.
October 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I saw them on that tour at the Colston Hall, Bristol. UK. A great gig.
Rocket stoves are fun, too.
October 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Rocket stoves are fun, too.
They obviously don't want people to educate themselves and keep informed. They will be banning books next.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
They obviously don't want people to educate themselves and keep informed. They will be banning books next.
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We also need to find a way of consuming far less. That is the real challenge of our time.
October 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We also need to find a way of consuming far less. That is the real challenge of our time.
No. It was all part of the package when they took control. They need to ask for their shareholders to chip in, rather than taxpayers.
October 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
No. It was all part of the package when they took control. They need to ask for their shareholders to chip in, rather than taxpayers.
I am a traditionalist and still use a handkerchief.
October 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I am a traditionalist and still use a handkerchief.
So much for the freedom of the press.
October 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
So much for the freedom of the press.
A notice on a main road close to a farm entrance read:
Slow
Heavy
Implements
Turning
The first letter of each line was painted in red. Made me smile every time.
Slow
Heavy
Implements
Turning
The first letter of each line was painted in red. Made me smile every time.
October 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
A notice on a main road close to a farm entrance read:
Slow
Heavy
Implements
Turning
The first letter of each line was painted in red. Made me smile every time.
Slow
Heavy
Implements
Turning
The first letter of each line was painted in red. Made me smile every time.
There needs to be a campaign to expand the powers of the regulators, giving them more teeth to bring the offenders to book.
September 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
There needs to be a campaign to expand the powers of the regulators, giving them more teeth to bring the offenders to book.
Absolutely. What a great idea.
September 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Absolutely. What a great idea.
Could it be that they might have a vested interest, or at least their sponsers do? Just asking?
September 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Could it be that they might have a vested interest, or at least their sponsers do? Just asking?