Ractonducie
@ractonducie.bsky.social
Hopefully tending towards 'woke'.
Interested in history (largely WWII mil), puns and silliness...and procrastination.
Interested in history (largely WWII mil), puns and silliness...and procrastination.
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It's obscene that people are sleeping rough in weather like this.
For the next few days we'll donate the proceeds from digital sales of Ad Astra Per Croydon to @sheltercharity.bsky.social
It's only £2, so pls consider it even if you've got a copy. And pls repost!
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For the next few days we'll donate the proceeds from digital sales of Ad Astra Per Croydon to @sheltercharity.bsky.social
It's only £2, so pls consider it even if you've got a copy. And pls repost!
colossive.com/product/ad-a...
Ad Astra Per Croydon: The Lost History of London's Forgotten Spaceport (DIGITAL EDITION) • Colossive Press
A lavishly illustrated look at the history of Croydon Spaceport - London's lost link to the stars. A tribute to the pioneers of the municipal space movement.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
It's obscene that people are sleeping rough in weather like this.
For the next few days we'll donate the proceeds from digital sales of Ad Astra Per Croydon to @sheltercharity.bsky.social
It's only £2, so pls consider it even if you've got a copy. And pls repost!
colossive.com/product/ad-a...
For the next few days we'll donate the proceeds from digital sales of Ad Astra Per Croydon to @sheltercharity.bsky.social
It's only £2, so pls consider it even if you've got a copy. And pls repost!
colossive.com/product/ad-a...
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I've not seen today's Doctor Who Eurovision special yet, but I assume this happens. #doctorwho #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I've not seen today's Doctor Who Eurovision special yet, but I assume this happens. #doctorwho #eurovision
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WIFE: This summer I'm banning you from wearing those shorts with pockets.
ME: *barely audible* embargo pants
HER: Get out
ME: *barely audible* embargo pants
HER: Get out
May 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
WIFE: This summer I'm banning you from wearing those shorts with pockets.
ME: *barely audible* embargo pants
HER: Get out
ME: *barely audible* embargo pants
HER: Get out
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As a comms expert and socialist, my grand theory of LLMs/Copilot/etc is that the reason people look at the garbage these machines produce and go "this looks plausible and coherent" is because a huge amount of the text humans produce in their actual jobs is *also* insubstantial waffle 🧵
April 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
As a comms expert and socialist, my grand theory of LLMs/Copilot/etc is that the reason people look at the garbage these machines produce and go "this looks plausible and coherent" is because a huge amount of the text humans produce in their actual jobs is *also* insubstantial waffle 🧵
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I call my cat Nature because she abhors the vacuum.
April 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I call my cat Nature because she abhors the vacuum.
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‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’
March 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’
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If your prints are coming out a bit faint, you may be entitled to ink opacity benefit.
March 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
If your prints are coming out a bit faint, you may be entitled to ink opacity benefit.
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February 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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“I had that actress from the 1950 film “Odette” in the back of my cab once”
“Anna Neagle?”
“No, she was on her own”
“Anna Neagle?”
“No, she was on her own”
February 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“I had that actress from the 1950 film “Odette” in the back of my cab once”
“Anna Neagle?”
“No, she was on her own”
“Anna Neagle?”
“No, she was on her own”
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Remember to spread a little joy, even if it will be fleeting
January 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Remember to spread a little joy, even if it will be fleeting
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Phil Collins isn’t his real name. It’s a sussudionym.
January 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Phil Collins isn’t his real name. It’s a sussudionym.
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"I know, I know—all you did was share your chili recipe, but did you consider the people who don’t like chili? The people who are vegetarians? The people without tastebuds? The people who don’t know how to turn on stoves? What about all those folks?"
Did You Even Consider Every Possible Lived Experience Before Recklessly Posting Your Chili Recipe on Social Media?
Look, I get it. You thought what you posted was innocuous. Still, did you stop to think about everyone who has ever lived and how it could make the...
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January 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"I know, I know—all you did was share your chili recipe, but did you consider the people who don’t like chili? The people who are vegetarians? The people without tastebuds? The people who don’t know how to turn on stoves? What about all those folks?"
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I've installed a surveillance camera in a gym for aliens. I'll let you know how things work out.
January 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I've installed a surveillance camera in a gym for aliens. I'll let you know how things work out.
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You can reduce the cost of keeping buffalo by switching off roaming.
January 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
You can reduce the cost of keeping buffalo by switching off roaming.
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At all times the Royal Fusilliers are on standby, should the King want twisty pasta for lunch.
January 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At all times the Royal Fusilliers are on standby, should the King want twisty pasta for lunch.
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I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋
January 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋
"It's nice to see people over Christmas, but it's also nice to have a choice of chairs again."
December 26, 2024 at 9:44 PM
"It's nice to see people over Christmas, but it's also nice to have a choice of chairs again."