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Transtemporal architect, photographer, word herder, lover of nature, devilishly handsome, a little bit odd. Firm believer in the interconnectedness of all […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mastodon.online/@justinfarrimond, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 4d

You Can Wait In The Front Room

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"You can wait in the front room" that was the last words you remember.
Did you faint or did you sit down and fall asleep?
How […]

[Original post on mastodon.online]

Black and white portrait photograph of a typical 1950's British living room.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 4h

There's an article here about a chap who wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Apparently there's "open discussion" about whether he could lash out at Norway if he doesn't win.

🤨

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5ejm4qrzyo

#peace

Nobel Peace Prize: Inside room where it gets decided – but will Trump get his wish

For the first time in its 125-year history, the committee allows an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse.

www.bbc.co.uk

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 22h

Just Passing Through - Canvas Print

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What bright future awaits when you step out of the alleyway?

#photooftheday #interiordesign #photography #art #canvas #print #giftidea

Colour portrait photo of an alley between old buildings. Ahead a passage leads to the street and has a golden glow. The image is shown printed upon a block canvas.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 1d

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrj4qqqy7po

#pollution #environment

River Wye pollution prompts UK's largest environmental lawsuit

Livestock and water companies are accused of “extensive” pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.

www.bbc.co.uk

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 1d

Dreaming Of Oars By Doors

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In the dreamworld you're invited to walk toward the light and step through the open door. Sleep paralysis can make things difficult, but […]

[Original post on mastodon.online]

Dark colour adjusted photograph showing a doorway sculpture with red oars propped against it.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 2d

Setting Of The Sun - Canvas Print

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I used a little selected colour in this black and white shot just to highlight the setting of the sun. One last pool […]

[Original post on mastodon.online]

Black and white photograph, with one small central area in red, showing a sun setting between two trees on farmland. The image is shown printed upon a block canvas.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 4d

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 5d

@eq @christineburns Yeah we came across a lot of 'private land' and other areas that you couldn't walk over; but we did 😁
In hindsight I should feel ashamed as I only walked those parts under duress. Looking back though I'm glad I did. My friend is no longer with us and I'm so glad of the memories.

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 6d

@christineburns A fascinating piece of history. I was introduced to the Waverley story by a friend in 2013. We walked the line (following the route as closely as was possible) from Carlisle to Edinburgh. Five glorious days at the end of April 2013. It only became difficult toward the end as they […]

Original post on mastodon.online

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 6d

#worldsmileday

https://www.cityam.com/the-uks-weirdest-new-trend-rubber-ducks-are-being-handed-from-stranger-to-stranger/

Rubber ducks are everywhere - it's the UK's strangest new trend

Have you been handed a rubber duck by a stranger? Inside the UK's weirdest new trend helping strangers connect

www.cityam.com

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 6d

Only Resistance Remains - Canvas Print

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When freedom is removed and the subjugated are broken, all we have left is our resistance.

#photooftheday […]

[Original post on mastodon.online]

Colour adjusted photograph of a bin on a post that is full of litter. The image is shown printed upon a block canvas.

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 7d

Gort Hall 21st Century

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Time moves slower on the back roads of Cumbria. Buildings age gradually. Gort Hall slides silently into the 21st century.

#photooftheday […]

[Original post on mastodon.online]

Black and white photograph of a timeworn Cumbrian cottage, with oriel window and coaching lamp.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 9d

An Empty Chair Haunts Your Mind - Canvas Print

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Wherever you are, wherever this is, something isn't right.
The chair draws you in and try […]

[Original post on mastodon.online]

Black and white portrait photograph of a wooden chair in an old church. The image is shown printed upon a block canvas.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 10d

Spot on, completely agree with this:

https://www.mother.ly/parenting/retro-1985-parenting-habits-making-a-comeback/

#parenting

8 retro parenting habits families are bringing back in 2025

From barefoot play to ditching screens, parents are reviving 1980s-inspired habits with a modern twist. Discover 8 simple, low-tech parenting ideas you can try this week.

www.mother.ly

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 10d

Getting younger by the day.

https://time.com/7320497/longevity-age-cells-douglas-vaughan/

#aging

Want to Live Longer? First Find Out How Old You Really Are

Longevity researcher Dr. Douglas Vaughan on measuring biological age and living to 150.

time.com

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 10d

Beneath The Night Sky

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Beneath the night sky stands St James's Church in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria.

#photooftheday #photography #art #church #NightPhotography #print #sunday

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Colour portrait nighttime photograph of an old rural British church with illuminated clockface and doorway.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 11d

The old world makes way for the new.
Let us welcome the monsters.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wgeq702dyo

#climatechange

UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer

Paddy fields are thriving in a quiet part of east England and might help feed us in the future.

www.bbc.co.uk

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 11d

I could do with a few nights in Lima.

https://www.cntraveller.com/article/lima-peru-guide

#travel

Our guide to Lima, Peru's seriously underrated capital

Don't relegate the city to stopover status

www.cntraveller.com

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 13d

Sludge Tanker - Canvas Print

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There's nothing that can't look beautiful in the right light.

#photooftheday #agriculture #canvasprint #photography #art #interiordesign #farming #blackandwhite

Black and white photo of a Molex Sludge Tanker parked up next to a barn wall. The image is shown printed upon a block canvas.

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Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 13d

For anyone interested in this fine chap:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Cowen

Joseph Cowen - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 13d

Oooooohh.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/sep/26/new-research-may-rewrite-origins-of-the-book-of-kells-says-academic

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 13d

Mint.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g79nngdj1o

#trees

Tree of the Year: Glasgow's Argyle Street Ash wins title

The tree defeated nine other contenders in a public vote to win the annual prize.

www.bbc.co.uk

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 13d

Joseph Cowan Cross House

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And there he stands, looking down Westgate Road, the mighty Joseph Cowan.
What would the modern political scene make of such a man?
Behind […]

[Original post on mastodon.online]

Colour adjusted photograph showing a statue of a politician chap, with a seagull on his head.

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Thomas @derthomas.metalhead.club.ap.brid.gy · 18d

This balloon has been floating around our house for a month now, ever since our kid's birthday.

It has been in every room by now and scared all of us multiple times. Picture this: you are alone in the house and all of a sudden you hear something scratching […]

[Original post on metalhead.club]

A cake shaped birthday balloon floating under out white ceiling.

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 13d

It's not all baking. There's many an average cologne that's been lifted by the presence of tonka.

https://www.salon.com/2025/09/19/meet-tonka-bake-offs-secret-spice/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-gb

#baking #cologne

www.salon.com

Justin Farrimond @justinfarrimond.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 14d

I concur.
Parchment paper does make clean up a lot easier, but sweet potatoes and butternut squash go very soggy.

https://www.seriouseats.com/roast-vegetable-tray-lining-tip-11802187

#cooking

Want Better Roasted Vegetables? Stop Doing This One Thing

Want golden, crispy veggies? Skip the parchment.

www.seriouseats.com

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