James
@retrojames.bsky.social
Designer | Writer | Retro video producer | '80s soul (music and mind) | Writing a book about Hong Kong - publishing in early 2026 🙂 | Despise right wing and corriander
What’s the difference between trying to pull a St Bernard through a cat flap and trying to get an 18 year-old out of the house?
None.
None.
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
What’s the difference between trying to pull a St Bernard through a cat flap and trying to get an 18 year-old out of the house?
None.
None.
Wife in the fabric shop - oh look what’s a few shops down….
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Wife in the fabric shop - oh look what’s a few shops down….
Wife in the fabric shop - oh look what’s a few shops down….
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Wife in the fabric shop - oh look what’s a few shops down….
BlueSky asking me to prove I’m an adult now I’m in the UK if I want to read or send DMs? Er no…I’ll wait until I’m back in the FreE-U 🇪🇺
November 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
BlueSky asking me to prove I’m an adult now I’m in the UK if I want to read or send DMs? Er no…I’ll wait until I’m back in the FreE-U 🇪🇺
How beautiful - thank you Alison, I need to find a way to get this as my alarm clock ringtone on my iPhone. What a lovely melody to wake up to. 🙂
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November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
How beautiful - thank you Alison, I need to find a way to get this as my alarm clock ringtone on my iPhone. What a lovely melody to wake up to. 🙂
A fireworks party taking place somewhere over Hoxton. My camera didn’t capture it well, but it was pretty spectacular from the skylight.
It’s so trippy being here - lots of memories of our shoebox terrace in Farnham back in 2017.
But no 6:30am commute on the zombie train tmrw, just a holiday 🙂
It’s so trippy being here - lots of memories of our shoebox terrace in Farnham back in 2017.
But no 6:30am commute on the zombie train tmrw, just a holiday 🙂
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A fireworks party taking place somewhere over Hoxton. My camera didn’t capture it well, but it was pretty spectacular from the skylight.
It’s so trippy being here - lots of memories of our shoebox terrace in Farnham back in 2017.
But no 6:30am commute on the zombie train tmrw, just a holiday 🙂
It’s so trippy being here - lots of memories of our shoebox terrace in Farnham back in 2017.
But no 6:30am commute on the zombie train tmrw, just a holiday 🙂
Roast chuck and Yorkshire pud - what a Sunday. Feels dream-like yet normal
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Roast chuck and Yorkshire pud - what a Sunday. Feels dream-like yet normal
At the Duke of Cambridge for a Sunday roast and a pint.
Great to be home.
Great to be home.
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At the Duke of Cambridge for a Sunday roast and a pint.
Great to be home.
Great to be home.
Islington…what a cool area.
Forget staying in hotels again, this is better and cheaper.
Forget staying in hotels again, this is better and cheaper.
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Islington…what a cool area.
Forget staying in hotels again, this is better and cheaper.
Forget staying in hotels again, this is better and cheaper.
One to Newark, one to Boston - not sure why Vienna Airport thought these slats were a good idea, but I’m sure there’s a logical Germanic-thinking reason, their usually is…
November 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
One to Newark, one to Boston - not sure why Vienna Airport thought these slats were a good idea, but I’m sure there’s a logical Germanic-thinking reason, their usually is…
And now I have the Close Encounters melody in my head for some reason…
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
And now I have the Close Encounters melody in my head for some reason…
From Austria to Angel…
A little break in London ahead - leaving home to go home 🇦🇹🇬🇧
A little break in London ahead - leaving home to go home 🇦🇹🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
From Austria to Angel…
A little break in London ahead - leaving home to go home 🇦🇹🇬🇧
A little break in London ahead - leaving home to go home 🇦🇹🇬🇧
We're only human, born to make mistakes.
I dedicate this video I made to anyone struggling with mental health issues. You're never alone. You're always loved. You're always needed. "chatter in the skull" is our worst enemy. A great book is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - not a cure, but a help ❤️
I dedicate this video I made to anyone struggling with mental health issues. You're never alone. You're always loved. You're always needed. "chatter in the skull" is our worst enemy. A great book is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - not a cure, but a help ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
We're only human, born to make mistakes.
I dedicate this video I made to anyone struggling with mental health issues. You're never alone. You're always loved. You're always needed. "chatter in the skull" is our worst enemy. A great book is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - not a cure, but a help ❤️
I dedicate this video I made to anyone struggling with mental health issues. You're never alone. You're always loved. You're always needed. "chatter in the skull" is our worst enemy. A great book is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - not a cure, but a help ❤️
Just found out a friend took his own life.
Steve was a lovely bloke - we were season ticket holders at West Brom & studied art in Worcester.
Mental health issues consumed him & eventually took him. He leaves a wife of 32 years, & a son & daughter. Here is his last painting.
Albion won today Steve x
Steve was a lovely bloke - we were season ticket holders at West Brom & studied art in Worcester.
Mental health issues consumed him & eventually took him. He leaves a wife of 32 years, & a son & daughter. Here is his last painting.
Albion won today Steve x
November 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Just found out a friend took his own life.
Steve was a lovely bloke - we were season ticket holders at West Brom & studied art in Worcester.
Mental health issues consumed him & eventually took him. He leaves a wife of 32 years, & a son & daughter. Here is his last painting.
Albion won today Steve x
Steve was a lovely bloke - we were season ticket holders at West Brom & studied art in Worcester.
Mental health issues consumed him & eventually took him. He leaves a wife of 32 years, & a son & daughter. Here is his last painting.
Albion won today Steve x
I should buy this….wouldn’t it be good?
Done 😎
Done 😎
November 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I should buy this….wouldn’t it be good?
Done 😎
Done 😎
Put the needle on the record
Put the needle on the record
Put the needle on the record
When the toy shops all had this....
See if what I've made brings back some memories for you.
Put the needle on the record
Put the needle on the record
When the toy shops all had this....
See if what I've made brings back some memories for you.
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Put the needle on the record
Put the needle on the record
Put the needle on the record
When the toy shops all had this....
See if what I've made brings back some memories for you.
Put the needle on the record
Put the needle on the record
When the toy shops all had this....
See if what I've made brings back some memories for you.
It's getting late, better keep the noise down, so I'll Wispa...
"Can I interest you in an amazing new experience?"
Welcome to chocolate from the #1980s.
"Can I interest you in an amazing new experience?"
Welcome to chocolate from the #1980s.
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It's getting late, better keep the noise down, so I'll Wispa...
"Can I interest you in an amazing new experience?"
Welcome to chocolate from the #1980s.
"Can I interest you in an amazing new experience?"
Welcome to chocolate from the #1980s.
And now on Retro TV, it's time for the news from the 1980s.
Well, some of it - obviously a million events missing...
Well, some of it - obviously a million events missing...
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
And now on Retro TV, it's time for the news from the 1980s.
Well, some of it - obviously a million events missing...
Well, some of it - obviously a million events missing...
Sunday evenings in winter 87 were so evocative for me. Nothing particularly special happened in our little house in Saundersfoot. Just the smells, the vibe, and that feeling of security.
I remember sitting on the living room carpet, Lego to one side, smell of a roast - and telly, so I made this:
I remember sitting on the living room carpet, Lego to one side, smell of a roast - and telly, so I made this:
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Sunday evenings in winter 87 were so evocative for me. Nothing particularly special happened in our little house in Saundersfoot. Just the smells, the vibe, and that feeling of security.
I remember sitting on the living room carpet, Lego to one side, smell of a roast - and telly, so I made this:
I remember sitting on the living room carpet, Lego to one side, smell of a roast - and telly, so I made this:
I tried to make an 80s fever dream video - but with positive vibes….
November 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I tried to make an 80s fever dream video - but with positive vibes….
Coming home (or cultural home) involves things to do as a family - grab a show, nice meal, museums etc, but when my wife asked what I wanted to do, Bookshop, pub with fireplace, a cuppa in the little garden and smell that damp air, walk to the bakery.
It’s the evocative stuff I look forward to.
It’s the evocative stuff I look forward to.
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Coming home (or cultural home) involves things to do as a family - grab a show, nice meal, museums etc, but when my wife asked what I wanted to do, Bookshop, pub with fireplace, a cuppa in the little garden and smell that damp air, walk to the bakery.
It’s the evocative stuff I look forward to.
It’s the evocative stuff I look forward to.
It needs to be read in the voice of Alan Partridge:
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It needs to be read in the voice of Alan Partridge:
The local snack in Graz on a beautiful autumnal day
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The local snack in Graz on a beautiful autumnal day
Too early or not, it’s a pretty sight in Hauptplatz today….
November 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Too early or not, it’s a pretty sight in Hauptplatz today….
When it came to editing this one, it really souper to make.
I hope you enjoy this heartwarming bowl of retro soup!
I hope you enjoy this heartwarming bowl of retro soup!
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
When it came to editing this one, it really souper to make.
I hope you enjoy this heartwarming bowl of retro soup!
I hope you enjoy this heartwarming bowl of retro soup!