CMJohnston
banner
cmjohnston.bsky.social
CMJohnston
@cmjohnston.bsky.social
Writing sometimes, powered by Ms J always. New-ish hobby photo-takerer (Olympus convert), usually around County Antrim. Watches filums. Supports neurodivergence & mental health a’ness. Carer. Neurofabulous. Join a Union and a Credit Union.
That’s a hell of a coincidence Mark, thank you for sharing this

I’ll ask around to see what address my granda had at the time

Appreciate it
February 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Nice

Hadn’t seen it before, it’s wonderful
February 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM
I keep looking at it Gary

It’s glorious!
February 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
@brendanjharkin.bsky.social it does your heart good!

Hope for the world yet
February 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Hi Mark

That’s really interesting thank you

Different regiment and I *think* a different Stalag but otherwise extremely similar stories

Could you shoot me a DM in case I turn up the name of the Stalag - in my head it was 7 or 9 but not sure

I have a group photo maybe worth a look if it matches
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Thanks Paul, a bit rich for me too 🤣 Was my dad’s watch. I’m going to buy a quartz and need the difference for bills!
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
£2,000 OVNO

They’re usually about £2,500 second hand but adjusted for no condition (and can’t find the papers!)
February 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Lovely! I really enjoy seeing them on the river
February 8, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Thank you!
February 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM
That’s a great photo, a lovely thing to have
February 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Thanks Nicholas
February 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 PM
This should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’

Although the prisoners did end up in the custody of Russian troops
February 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Absolutely

He was still having dreams about it in his 90s

A side point but he joined primarily for the need of employment I believe and had little time for the way flags are misused in modern times
February 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
In touch with them - thanks Kenny
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Not one bit! There’s no good answer…FB Marketplace is risky but no postage to deal with, eBay means having to post and the possibility of a scammer, haven‘t tried the specialist watch platforms.
haven.mt
February 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Thanks William
February 7, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Next thing it’s a holiday…or three
February 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Should be law!
February 6, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Those colours! Wonderful shot
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 AM