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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 4d

Massive thanks to Paul and Jo for coming up to Kent to help celebrate @leybournelakespkrn.bsky.social birthday and to speak at my little mini conference for #parkrun event directors.

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 4d

Just another normal morning at #parkrun

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 6d

The smart glasses we actually need would be to replace varifocals using eye tracking perhaps with LIDAR to automatically adjust lens shape/focal length based on what the wearer is looking at. Much more useful than doom scrolling Ray-bans

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 14d

This is pure heaven. Warm Padstow sunshine and Cherrytrees coffee

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 14d

It’s our 10th on the same day. Might have to reprise the Pantsman to save humanity one more time…

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 16d

Hope they fix this…

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 28d

None of which I like. It’s about time Apple allowed developers to build 3rd party watch faces. In fact the only face I like is the ultra modular.. if Apple retire that I’m screwed.

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 29

What a day…. Super visit to Chatham Historic Dockyard climbing in and out of submarines and the like with grandkids then off to see Jaws at the cinema with my son. Neither of us have seen it on the big screen and still totally epic in every way.

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 28

I agree. If apple actually listened to what customers want I’m sure most would pay more for longer battery life. At least give us the option of super performance for 1 day or super low power mode for several days or maybe even a week?

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 27

lol, yes but who says the force is just for one day a year? Tbh I was just playing with chatGPT and blown away by what it can do.

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 26

May the gods of parkrun be with you. Always.

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 25

Oh, and if the speakers could possibly explode at the end that would be epic… quite literally go out with a 💥

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hopefully not for a long time, but this is where I want to eventually be scattered. Mid-way between Wadebridge and Padstow. If for any reason I kick the bucket sooner I want a parkrun guard of honour and very loud rock music at my funeral. No words, just as many kickass songs as time allows 🎸🤘

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 23

I’d normally be at Eden Project #parkrun when in Cornwall. Today I ventured into Devon, then briefly into Cornwall then back into Devon and finally back to Cornwall.

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Popped along to the Fowey Regatta for a bit of fun and won best Camper! Amazing to take part in the parade through the narrow twisty streets.. super sunny holiday vibes too 😎

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Looking forward to when electricity price is not set by gas price. If only we had another source of renewable energy that was available all the time 🤔 …. 🌊💡

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 19

So a “peace deal” with no need for a ceasefire? Skeptical, very skeptical…

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 18

Cornwall

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 14

@sport-england-se.bsky.social are you able to help? Could be a coach or other sports professional with a passion for speaking about inclusivity, what that means in practice and how to avoid common pitfalls. Will have 50 parkrun event directors from all over Kent attending!🤞

daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hello everyone out there in #parkrun land. Can you help? I’m trying to sign up a current or former athlete to speak at an event I’m organising for all the EDs in the Kent region this October. The theme is inclusivity and overcoming adversity 🙏

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 4

Which list are you on?
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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 3

Really enjoyed the book of #ProjectHailMary and can’t wait for the film. A very sciency sci-fi story where the exposition is cleverly part of the plot. Must check out Andy Weir’s over books

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 1

If we don’t, then the old truism of the minority spoiling it for the majority will apply and we’ll only have ourselves to blame.

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Aug 1

It was sad but not surprising to see #parkrun in the news this week. As more and more people discover the fun and friendship on offer in their local park it’s inevitable there will be complaints, some genuine. As parkrunners it’s OUR responsibility to police ourselves and be good neighbours.

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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · Jul 30

Dead chuffed. According to Tanita my metabolic age is at least 15 years less than my actual age. That’s a win in my book 😎