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Toni
@greatnorthern85.bsky.social
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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️| Neurodivergent

I love to travel, especially by rail, sometimes takes photos, volunteers locally.

Owner of @theweeeduck.bsky.social

My business: https://weeeduck.co.uk
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Toni @greatnorthern85.bsky.social · Jan 24
Looking for a good tool for Alt Text for images? I found this & would recommend it.

It generates accurate image descriptions, it also generates short, to the point Alt Text, lifts text from images (which many generators don't) & allows you to add context.

teachonline.asu.edu/image-access...
Image Accessibility Generator - Teach Online
Image Description Generator Access If you have issues using the generator on this page, use the following link to access the image description generator on a new page. Loading… Prompt Using the provid...
teachonline.asu.edu
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Happy Vday from GPA :)
Happy Vday from GPA :)
February 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
The RAIB would have a feild day on the Island of Sodor.... 😅

#ThomasAndFriends #ThomasTheTankEngine #TTTE #Railways #Sodor
February 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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rosethornranger.bsky.social
honestly most "humor" I encounter is someone saying something bigoted and literally nothing else. I am convinced most of humor is just about like reaffirming your social commitment to whoever is in power in the space/providing an opportunity for people to do so

#meme #anarchism #actuallyAutistic
An image of a tweet by the user "Fochti" (@fochti) with the text " 'Autistic people often don't understand humor' Have you ever considered that we understand your jokes but they're just not that funny?'"
February 11, 2026 at 2:57 AM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
If you're Autistic & drive....

Do you enjoy driving long road trips (1 ½ Hrs +) either alone or with someone?

What's your least favourite part of driving road trips & whats your most favourite part?

Do you plan ahead or just go for it?

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Driving #RoadTrip #Experience
February 14, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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downrail.bsky.social
Who said you ever grow out of Tonka toys? Because sometimes the toys just get bigger… and come with rail wheels.

A huge thank you to the team at Railway Plant Services Ltd, especially Chris and John, who have come to our rescue with a brand new (to us) digger.
A digger key is handed over from one man to another. Both are wearing orange hi-vis work clothes. The digger itself is behind them.
February 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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gayprideapparel.com
You messed with the wrong queers. 🫵🏽
You messed with the wrong queers. 🫵🏽
February 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
An Iarnród Éireann Hyundai Rotem Class 22000 ICR, 22336, in the platform of Mórstáisiún Lárnach Bhéal Feirste (Belfast Grand Central) awaiting departure to Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile (Dublin Connolly).

25012026

#Train #Railway #Railcar #Belfast #Ireland #NorthernIreland #IrishRail #NIR #Enterprise
A Irish Rail intercity railcar sits in the platform of Belfast Grand Central station. The tail lights are on & the destination board is showing "Dublin Connolly". The train is mostly silver with a bit of emerald green along the front edge, coming from top to bottom. The train has a yellow panel on the front. It has a dark blue door with a white bicycle for designated bicycle area. The train is missing a airhorn cover on the bottom right corner. The platform has no people. In the background on the far right side is a Northern Ireland Railways class 3000 railcar. It is mostly dark blue with a sliver bottom & has a yellow oval on the front. It too has it's taillights on. In the background on the far left side is grey skies peeking out from the stations canopy. Both trains are sitting under a canopy.
February 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
Hunting for cars on a tight budget is fun....

Especially when looking for automatic cars!
February 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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downrail.bsky.social
Courtesy of George Walker, a #throwback to 10 years ago, showing one of our beloved 'Sugar Puff' locos, No.1, ready to haul the first trains of the 2016 season. Originally used to shunt wagons at the sugar factory in Thurles, No.1 was the mainstay of our services throughout most of the 2010s.
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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downrail.bsky.social
We’ve had an impressive influx of new volunteers over the past few months – and what better way to get them started than having them work on our 150-year-old steam loco No. 90?
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
A cab ride a few months ago at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway.

A shunt of their 80 class powercar, taking it from mainline to the front car park....

@downrail.bsky.social

#Trains #Railways #Ireland #Downpatrick #Heritage #NorthernIreland

youtu.be/uaWwwS73jFU?...
80 Class Cab Ride at Downpatrick Railway
YouTube video by Enterprising Rail Films
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 2:41 AM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
An upside down flag, flying from a flag pole, signals that a person, community, company (military, etc), or crew is in distress.

Across the globe, many LGBTQ+ people are under attack from the governments & residents of the countries they live in, countries that they call home.
A drawing of a intersex progressive inclusive pride flag hanging upside on a flag pole, with a greyish blue background.
February 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
The UK government are seemingly deproirtising mental health as part of the NHS reform....

They're also allegedly deproirtising services for neurodivergent people too.
January 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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shaun-ofthe-ded.bsky.social
Just wanted to share this dope ass drawing a buddy of mine did. This man never fails to amaze me with the things he comes up with👏👏 Check out more of his art on other platforms like Etsy, tiktok and Facebook at the handle @smallandmightyart #digitalartist #digitalart #lgbtqia #trans #theythem
January 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
#Ireland
greatnorthern85.bsky.social Toni @greatnorthern85.bsky.social · Jan 24
Early morning views from Downpatrick with a beautiful sunrise....

22/01/2025

#Downpatrick #NorthernIreland #Sunrise #Views
Early morning scene in Downpatrick with the sun rising in the background. Bare-branched trees dominate the foreground, their silhouettes stark against the backdrop of the rising sun. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting warm rays and creating gentle flares in the image. The ground is covered with patches of green grass, and a narrow pathway meanders through the scene, leading toward the area where several parked cars are visible. Streetlights are dotted throughout the landscape, and in the background, a collection of rooftops and buildings can be seen under a partly cloudy sky. Down Cathedral in Downpatrick during the early morning. The cathedral is grand and gothic in style, featuring stone walls and multiple narrow, pointed spires. The central facade includes a large, arched window above the entrance with intricately designed glasswork. Surrounding the cathedral is a paved path leading through well-maintained greenery, including bushes and manicured lawns. On the left, a bench is situated along the path amid dense shrubs and deciduous trees with bare branches, suggesting a winter or early spring setting. The sky is overcast with a mix of light grey and blue tones, indicating a cloudy morning atmosphere. An early morning street scene in Downpatrick. The composition features a road running from the foreground into the distance, lined with leafless trees on the left and a row of parked cars on both sides. A stone building with a distinct dome and brickwork can be seen on the right side of the image, alongside a paved sidewalk with iron street lamps and a wooden bench. The sky is partly cloudy, and the ambient lighting suggests early morning. The buildings in the distance feature brick and stone architecture.
January 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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greatnorthern85.bsky.social
Anyone got any knee-length skirts with pokects recommendations? 😊

#Advise #Suggestions #Fashion #Clothing #Skirts
January 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
Anyone got any knee-length skirts with pokects recommendations? 😊

#Advise #Suggestions #Fashion #Clothing #Skirts
January 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
I'm going to start liking photos - which i genuinely like - with alt text....

Please use Alt Text.
January 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
Any good Neurodivergent accounts to follow?

#Neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic
January 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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Repost if you hate Nazis.
January 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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discobooks.bsky.social
If you’re describing images, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it clear and concise.

If you find it hard to remember to do alt text, go to your settings - accessibility - require alt text for images, and you’ll get a reminder each time you post an image
January 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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discobooks.bsky.social
Please folks, use ALT TEXT.

I have a lot of words muted on here for the sake of my mental health.

BlueSky scans alt text for those words too. So if you don’t use alt text, I sometimes see images (e.g. screenshots of text) that contain those words.

Also, we like accessibility in this house!
January 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
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January 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
Looking for a good tool for Alt Text for images? I found this & would recommend it.

It generates accurate image descriptions, it also generates short, to the point Alt Text, lifts text from images (which many generators don't) & allows you to add context.

teachonline.asu.edu/image-access...
Image Accessibility Generator - Teach Online
Image Description Generator Access If you have issues using the generator on this page, use the following link to access the image description generator on a new page. Loading… Prompt Using the provid...
teachonline.asu.edu
January 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
greatnorthern85.bsky.social
Early morning views from Downpatrick with a beautiful sunrise....

22/01/2025

#Downpatrick #NorthernIreland #Sunrise #Views
Early morning scene in Downpatrick with the sun rising in the background. Bare-branched trees dominate the foreground, their silhouettes stark against the backdrop of the rising sun. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting warm rays and creating gentle flares in the image. The ground is covered with patches of green grass, and a narrow pathway meanders through the scene, leading toward the area where several parked cars are visible. Streetlights are dotted throughout the landscape, and in the background, a collection of rooftops and buildings can be seen under a partly cloudy sky. Down Cathedral in Downpatrick during the early morning. The cathedral is grand and gothic in style, featuring stone walls and multiple narrow, pointed spires. The central facade includes a large, arched window above the entrance with intricately designed glasswork. Surrounding the cathedral is a paved path leading through well-maintained greenery, including bushes and manicured lawns. On the left, a bench is situated along the path amid dense shrubs and deciduous trees with bare branches, suggesting a winter or early spring setting. The sky is overcast with a mix of light grey and blue tones, indicating a cloudy morning atmosphere. An early morning street scene in Downpatrick. The composition features a road running from the foreground into the distance, lined with leafless trees on the left and a row of parked cars on both sides. A stone building with a distinct dome and brickwork can be seen on the right side of the image, alongside a paved sidewalk with iron street lamps and a wooden bench. The sky is partly cloudy, and the ambient lighting suggests early morning. The buildings in the distance feature brick and stone architecture.
January 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM