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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 2d

My wife and I moved here 5 years ago when both of us were in our 70’s. Beautiful place and people with sensible politics (PR). Agreements between the two nations make moving easy and if you are as old as us you get free healthcare.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 3d

Well worth a listen to this short clip.

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 3d

How could anyone think, with such a huge skeleton in the cupboard, that they could stand for the presidency of Ireland and for the facts not to come out? Total embarrassment for #fiannafail and #jimgavin .

Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 3d

Gorey #parkrun went ahead yesterday #StormAmy having passed through on Friday night leaving very cold and blustery conditions for the 120 participants. Being injured I will be volunteering for the foreseeable future. The finish volunteers needed to be well wrapped up!

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 4d

“The Law is an Ass” Yvette Cooper. Time to reconsider what you are doing?

Normal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 4d

BREAKING: Heroic police officers save public from this terrifying terrorist who was holding a sign the government doesn’t like x

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Another Angry Voice @anotherangryvoice.bsky.social · 7d

It's bad for my mental health

Too much doom scrolling

Social media exposure and doom-scrolling is bad for my mental health, but what's it doing to humanity as a whole?

open.substack.com

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 5d

Great article. I am trying to limit my doomscrolling but it is addictive. Just that recognition helps me to reduce the time wasted so gradually weaning myself off my phone.

Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 7d

Why aren’t the Actors also protesting about all the jobs and people’s careers that AI will replace in everyday life? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Hollywood celebrities outraged over new 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood

The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen.

www.bbc.com

Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 8d

09/25 Recap

Wt 150lb (+1)
Run 40.7 miles (-3)
Pilates 6 (-1)
#parkrun 1 (-2)
#parkrun vol 2
#parkrun best 28:07 (27:13)

Less active month due to holiday away and injury niggles with right calf and stiff left knee. Did not achieve goal of sub 27 min parkrun.

October attempt to fix left knee.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 10d

I heard in the pub that the American #RyderCup players were upset that President Trump attended the golf yesterday. He and the MAGA crowd put them off. Apparently #Trump was heard to say he should have been on the team. Is cheating at golf allowed at the Ryder Cup?

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 11d

A very cool wet and windy morning at Gorey #parkrun yesterday did not put off over a 100 participants and volunteers. Once running it’s never quite as bad as it looks from the comfort of somewhere dry. Not a day for an annual best but a comfortable 28:07 and fifth overall on age graded times.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 12d

Did you know that in the U.K. there are Jewish law courts as well as Sikh and Roman Catholic courts. So it should come as no surprise there are also Muslim #Sharia law courts. All these religious courts are not recognised under U.K. law and mainly deal with family and religious matters.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 12d

The U.K. were taken in by lies to vote for Brexit which has caused the increase in immigration both legal & illegal in the U.K. Now lies about immigration are being used by Farage and Reform to sway U.K. voters. Clever politics but very sad for the U.K. to fall for it. news.sky.com/story/nigel-...

Nigel Farage on course to be next prime minister, mega poll projects

The projection suggests 306 Reform gains, up from their current seat tally of five.

news.sky.com

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 16d

A President is meant to govern for all the people of America. Not Trump. He hates his opponents #CharlieKirk

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17d

So unifying

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 17d

Had 4 days rest, 2x daily massage of right calf with DMSO, taken ibuprofen & worn a calf compression sleeve. Result is a Sunday morning walk jog with no pain in my right calf! Yesterday I volunteered at Gorey #parkrun as timekeeper. We had our local TD (mp) and a minister Tom Chambers take part.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 20d

My walks up & down Croagh Patrick captured on Garmin. Sadly I was injured by the walk down. Although my knees were aching during the descent I found yesterday that I have a strain in my right calf and will be having a rest from running. I am volunteering at Gorey #parkrun on Saturday.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 22d

Doesn’t anyone else think it’s hypocritical of Sir Keir Starmer to offer one Epstein friend (Trump) a state visit whilst firing another (Mandelson).

#Statevisit
#Mandelson

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · 22d

Having a mini break over in Westport. Yesterday swam 900 metres front crawl in the hotel pool. Today climbed Croagh Patrick. 2 hours up and 2 1/4 hours back down. Knees very achy after the 2400 feet climb and descent. Not sure will do #parkrun on Saturday. See how legs are tomorrow.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · Sep 7

This weekend I was timekeeper at Gorey #parkrun along with Adrian. We did well and kept perfectly in sync with the tokens volunteer so no issues with the results.

Today I did my usual fortnightly Sunday sprint session 8 x 400m with 60 secs walking rest. It went really well. VO2 max went up 1 to 43

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · Aug 31

My wife recognises meteorological summer so it’s cardies for her tomorrow, but I recognise astronomical summer so I don’t need jumpers until 21st September. Heating does not go on until 1st October though we have a log burner if it gets chilly.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Aug 29

Labour's cowardice in the face of extremism iandunt.substack.com/p/labours-co...

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · Aug 31

1 year to the day when I got injured at Gorey #parkrun. I felt my knee twist on turning one of the tight bends. I injured my tibial tubercule & stretched the ligaments attached there. Knee swelled dramatically & was very sore. Took 2 months to be able to start jog walking & a year to be fully fit.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · Aug 31

I made an attempt to do a year’s best at Gorey #parkrun yesterday. I wanted to do a sub 27 minutes following my year best 27:14 two weeks ago.

I failed and managed 27:25 even though about half way I was on the correct pace. I felt a lack of energy and struggled to the end. Garmin captured it well

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · Aug 28

Nothing will be done about #guncontrol or #guns in America.

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Charles Mossman @charlesmossman.bsky.social · Aug 25

Talking about modern technology, there must be a more effective way to cut the grass than using a scythe, a rake and a wheelbarrow. Excellent upper body workout though.

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