Jeroen
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Wanderlust is a real thing. Train travel affectionado, irl “knoppenbonker”. Ik lurk veel en haal het en der inspiratie op voor toekomstige trips, of trein bestemmingen.
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Het probleem ligt dieper. Niet-democratische stromingen beroepen zich altijd op ‘vrijheid’ en ‘democratie’ als ze over de schreef gaan, mensen met schijt aan de rechtsstaat gebruiken juridische procedures voor hun eigen doeleinden. Ze hollen zo instituties uit, de pijlers van onze maatschappij.
December 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Het probleem ligt dieper. Niet-democratische stromingen beroepen zich altijd op ‘vrijheid’ en ‘democratie’ als ze over de schreef gaan, mensen met schijt aan de rechtsstaat gebruiken juridische procedures voor hun eigen doeleinden. Ze hollen zo instituties uit, de pijlers van onze maatschappij.
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Was told by a vet that you can 'probably' perform CPR on a snake, and all I could think was...
a man wearing a party hat is drinking from a bottle
Alt: A fella in a party hat blowing one of those party streamer things that unroll as you blow into them. Whether snakes give a merry toot when you do this to them isn't mentioned in the scientific literature. Yet.
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Was told by a vet that you can 'probably' perform CPR on a snake, and all I could think was...
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no one has ever spoken like this about a GoA4 (grade-of-automation four, or no staff on-board and completely automatic) driverless metro
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
no one has ever spoken like this about a GoA4 (grade-of-automation four, or no staff on-board and completely automatic) driverless metro
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Take that, SNCF! 🤣
European Sleeper to run Paris-Berlin night train from the spring of next year www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
There are hurdles - doing it by then isn’t simple - but this can happen.
European Sleeper to run Paris-Berlin night train from the spring of next year www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
There are hurdles - doing it by then isn’t simple - but this can happen.
Le train de nuit Paris-Berlin abandonné par la SNCF va être relancé par une coopérative belgo-néerlandaise
European Sleeper compte ouvrir les réservations le 16 décembre et démarrer l’exploitation de la ligne entre les capitales française et allemande le 26 mars 2026.
www.lemonde.fr
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Take that, SNCF! 🤣
European Sleeper to run Paris-Berlin night train from the spring of next year www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
There are hurdles - doing it by then isn’t simple - but this can happen.
European Sleeper to run Paris-Berlin night train from the spring of next year www.lemonde.fr/economie/art...
There are hurdles - doing it by then isn’t simple - but this can happen.
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This makes the SNCF behaviour here look so painful
“Waaah we can’t run this without a big subsidy, we can’t even sell tickets for our own train. We’ll have to cancel it.”
European Sleeper: we’re a tiny company with knackered carriages. But we’ll TRY
“Waaah we can’t run this without a big subsidy, we can’t even sell tickets for our own train. We’ll have to cancel it.”
European Sleeper: we’re a tiny company with knackered carriages. But we’ll TRY
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
This makes the SNCF behaviour here look so painful
“Waaah we can’t run this without a big subsidy, we can’t even sell tickets for our own train. We’ll have to cancel it.”
European Sleeper: we’re a tiny company with knackered carriages. But we’ll TRY
“Waaah we can’t run this without a big subsidy, we can’t even sell tickets for our own train. We’ll have to cancel it.”
European Sleeper: we’re a tiny company with knackered carriages. But we’ll TRY
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So Eurostar has *finally* ordered trains from Alstom
But only 30 (with options for 20 more) - enough only to replace the ex-Thalys fleet, meaning it's possible we still never see these in the Channel Tunnel #CrossChannelRail
What I make of the news - longer analysis:
jonworth.eu/eurostar-ord...
But only 30 (with options for 20 more) - enough only to replace the ex-Thalys fleet, meaning it's possible we still never see these in the Channel Tunnel #CrossChannelRail
What I make of the news - longer analysis:
jonworth.eu/eurostar-ord...
Eurostar ordering just 30 Alstom trains: pragmatism, and a lack of ambition - Jon Worth
Put all the rhetoric to one side. In announcing today they are ordering 30 Alstom Avelia Horizon (TGV-M) double decker trains (see the FT here), with only options for 20 more, Eurostar is being less a...
jonworth.eu
October 22, 2025 at 6:18 AM
So Eurostar has *finally* ordered trains from Alstom
But only 30 (with options for 20 more) - enough only to replace the ex-Thalys fleet, meaning it's possible we still never see these in the Channel Tunnel #CrossChannelRail
What I make of the news - longer analysis:
jonworth.eu/eurostar-ord...
But only 30 (with options for 20 more) - enough only to replace the ex-Thalys fleet, meaning it's possible we still never see these in the Channel Tunnel #CrossChannelRail
What I make of the news - longer analysis:
jonworth.eu/eurostar-ord...
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Bomber nose art and their common inspirations: a brief guide.
1: USAAF "Memphis Belle" (after George Petty)
1: USAAF "Memphis Belle" (after George Petty)
June 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Bomber nose art and their common inspirations: a brief guide.
1: USAAF "Memphis Belle" (after George Petty)
1: USAAF "Memphis Belle" (after George Petty)
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The amazing detail in this story is this lad's neighbour frantically whistling to try and draw the ship's attention to the dangerous local hazard known as [checks notes] Norway.
If it hadn't noticed houses are generally stand on vessels a bit of whistling probably ain't going to do it, fella.
If it hadn't noticed houses are generally stand on vessels a bit of whistling probably ain't going to do it, fella.
Noen drar konseptet "hagebåt" litt langt.
Båt på grunn i Trondheimsfjorden
Det var 16 personer om bord i det 135 meter lange fartøyet.
www.nrk.no
May 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The amazing detail in this story is this lad's neighbour frantically whistling to try and draw the ship's attention to the dangerous local hazard known as [checks notes] Norway.
If it hadn't noticed houses are generally stand on vessels a bit of whistling probably ain't going to do it, fella.
If it hadn't noticed houses are generally stand on vessels a bit of whistling probably ain't going to do it, fella.
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world's most expensive dragging equipment detector
May 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM
world's most expensive dragging equipment detector
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OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
May 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
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you know who else was from Chicago and and on a mission from God
May 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
you know who else was from Chicago and and on a mission from God
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Grande Brasile has made one hell of an exit from Antwerp on its way to reduction to razorblades - apparently the only thing still working aboard was the switch to turn the horn on.
And things that definitely didn't work included the switch to turn it back off again...
And things that definitely didn't work included the switch to turn it back off again...
Fire-Damaged Conro Departs for Scrapyard After Awakening Belgium
Grimaldi’s fire-damaged Conro Grande Brasile was towed from the Port of Antwerp, Belgium where it had laid for the past two months after a devastating...
maritime-executive.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Grande Brasile has made one hell of an exit from Antwerp on its way to reduction to razorblades - apparently the only thing still working aboard was the switch to turn the horn on.
And things that definitely didn't work included the switch to turn it back off again...
And things that definitely didn't work included the switch to turn it back off again...
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So here in France we have a 5G-enabled electricity meter called Linky, which naturally here in the land where people who live in heaven think they live in hell there were all kinds of protests — Linky gives you cancer, makes your kids autistic, kills your dog, sets your house on fire, and so on.
April 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
So here in France we have a 5G-enabled electricity meter called Linky, which naturally here in the land where people who live in heaven think they live in hell there were all kinds of protests — Linky gives you cancer, makes your kids autistic, kills your dog, sets your house on fire, and so on.
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This must be the most SNCF reason given for a delay.
Massive disruptions today in Paris Nord, due to a 500 kg World War II bomb that was discovered.
SNCF: "Disruption due to the presence of lost luggage"
Massive disruptions today in Paris Nord, due to a 500 kg World War II bomb that was discovered.
SNCF: "Disruption due to the presence of lost luggage"
March 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This must be the most SNCF reason given for a delay.
Massive disruptions today in Paris Nord, due to a 500 kg World War II bomb that was discovered.
SNCF: "Disruption due to the presence of lost luggage"
Massive disruptions today in Paris Nord, due to a 500 kg World War II bomb that was discovered.
SNCF: "Disruption due to the presence of lost luggage"
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On behalf of the entire aviation industry, let me be the first to say "fuck this guy"
Trump, reading off of prepared remarks, is seemingly linking a lack of aviation talent (and the cause of the crash?) to diversity, equity and inclusion policies from the previous administration. He is now reading off of the FAA website.
January 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
On behalf of the entire aviation industry, let me be the first to say "fuck this guy"
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The fact that a large part of the US is frozen over right now is not lost on me.
January 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The fact that a large part of the US is frozen over right now is not lost on me.
I’m having 2 weeks off and what better way to spend it than by goon to Helsinki, the long way round. Day 1: Utrecht - Hamburg via Amersfoort and Osnabrück. Diverted past Maschen, which was a sight to see in the dark. ☺️
#polcirkel
#polcirkel
January 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I’m having 2 weeks off and what better way to spend it than by goon to Helsinki, the long way round. Day 1: Utrecht - Hamburg via Amersfoort and Osnabrück. Diverted past Maschen, which was a sight to see in the dark. ☺️
#polcirkel
#polcirkel
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These things here are emergency wreck buoys, and if you're thinking the colour scheme looks somewhat like a circus big top, just wait until you hear about the clown show that inspired their introduction.
December 23, 2024 at 10:03 PM
These things here are emergency wreck buoys, and if you're thinking the colour scheme looks somewhat like a circus big top, just wait until you hear about the clown show that inspired their introduction.
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Love it when bookshops or libraries arrange their books appropriately...
December 23, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Love it when bookshops or libraries arrange their books appropriately...
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The once a day Berlin-Paris ICE train is *nice to have*
But that’s it
It’s 8 hours, so too long for most. It’s once a day
Anyone heralding it as “revolutionising travel” or “historic” is totally missing the mark
What we NEED: Paris-Frankfurt hourly, all day. That’d be progress!
But that’s it
It’s 8 hours, so too long for most. It’s once a day
Anyone heralding it as “revolutionising travel” or “historic” is totally missing the mark
What we NEED: Paris-Frankfurt hourly, all day. That’d be progress!
December 16, 2024 at 9:33 PM
The once a day Berlin-Paris ICE train is *nice to have*
But that’s it
It’s 8 hours, so too long for most. It’s once a day
Anyone heralding it as “revolutionising travel” or “historic” is totally missing the mark
What we NEED: Paris-Frankfurt hourly, all day. That’d be progress!
But that’s it
It’s 8 hours, so too long for most. It’s once a day
Anyone heralding it as “revolutionising travel” or “historic” is totally missing the mark
What we NEED: Paris-Frankfurt hourly, all day. That’d be progress!
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Het huidige station Utrecht Lunetten bestaat sinds 1980, voor de nieuwbouwwijk uit die tijd. Maar van 1874-1932 was er ook al een station Lunetten. Met een bijzonderheid: het had geen in- en uitgang.. 🤔
(Foto is overigens van veel later - het gebouw heeft er nog tot 1978 gestaan). Een kort draadje.
(Foto is overigens van veel later - het gebouw heeft er nog tot 1978 gestaan). Een kort draadje.
December 14, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Het huidige station Utrecht Lunetten bestaat sinds 1980, voor de nieuwbouwwijk uit die tijd. Maar van 1874-1932 was er ook al een station Lunetten. Met een bijzonderheid: het had geen in- en uitgang.. 🤔
(Foto is overigens van veel later - het gebouw heeft er nog tot 1978 gestaan). Een kort draadje.
(Foto is overigens van veel later - het gebouw heeft er nog tot 1978 gestaan). Een kort draadje.
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Friendly reminder dat de Vlaamse omroepstem op de stations eveneens de stem is van Dipsy van de Teletubbies
December 5, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Friendly reminder dat de Vlaamse omroepstem op de stations eveneens de stem is van Dipsy van de Teletubbies
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Friends! Romans! Countrymen! YES! A Christmas miracle! A whole new series of us to take you through to Christmas! This week: Foreplay! Dust! Cranking a tail! And the unexpected return of MAD JACK CHURCHILL!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHVP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHVP...
Tall, dark, and gruesome. ■ Reverse Trivia 2x01
YouTube video by The Technical Difficulties
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December 5, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Friends! Romans! Countrymen! YES! A Christmas miracle! A whole new series of us to take you through to Christmas! This week: Foreplay! Dust! Cranking a tail! And the unexpected return of MAD JACK CHURCHILL!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHVP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHVP...
I’ll take this as a compliment, curtesy of blueskyroast.com 😀
December 2, 2024 at 9:30 AM
I’ll take this as a compliment, curtesy of blueskyroast.com 😀
Almere heeft iets meer waardering in me op weten te wekken. Iets meer, niet te veel 😋
Ik hoor jullie te weinig over architectuur in Almere. Almere?! Ja, Almere.
Dit moet je weten: 1/7
Dit moet je weten: 1/7
November 27, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Almere heeft iets meer waardering in me op weten te wekken. Iets meer, niet te veel 😋