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Seb Duggan
@sebduggan.uk
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Building websites since 1994 (CFML/HTML/CSS/JS).
Serial rescue dog re-homer.
Ageing recreational cricketer.
Newly obsessed with analogue audio (vinyl, reel-to-reel).
Based in Hampshire, UK.
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Age yourself with gaming
A screenshot from the 1983 platform game Chuckie Egg shows Hen-House Harry climbing ladders between green platforms to collect yellow eggs while avoiding blue birds. At the top left, a large bird sits in a cage, ready to be released in later levels. The bright magenta score and level display contrast with the simple pixel graphics typical of early 1980s home computer games.
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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You’ve inspired me to have a listen to this now…
An album cover titled The Music From Bagpuss is displayed on a wooden shelf against a pale wall. The artwork features a stylised pink and white striped cat with blue eyes and a simple, charming design. Below, the cover credits Sandra Kerr and John Faulkner, evoking the nostalgic warmth of the beloved children’s television classic. The back cover of The Music From Bagpuss album is shown on a wooden shelf. It lists track titles and features a nostalgic introduction about the show’s creation. Along the bottom, colourful illustrations of the familiar Bagpuss characters—a mouse, frog, girl, and woodpecker—add charm. The design, simple and warm, reflects the gentle spirit of the classic series.
November 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Today would have been my mother's 80th birthday, so I shall be raising a large whisky to her this evening... 🥃

Much missed, always loved ♥️
A woman with short, curly blonde hair smiles gently at the camera in bright daylight. She wears a light, checked button-up shirt and sits outdoors beside a pot of colourful flowers. Her expression is calm and warm, the sunlight highlighting her hair and the natural textures of her face, evoking a sense of quiet contentment. A black-and-white photograph shows a woman leaning from the window of a classic convertible car, smiling warmly at the camera. She rests her arms on the door, holding a pair of sunglasses, her hair softly curled and wind-tousled. The car’s polished body and fabric roof suggest a 1960s setting, evoking a relaxed, timeless holiday moment.
November 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Really gutted to say that our resident albino squirrel was run over earlier, on the road just around the corner. Not sure how someone failed to spot him - he wasn't exactly inconspicuous 🤬

He'd been a regular in the garden for about 6 weeks; I saw him out there just this morning... 😢
An albino squirrel with bright white fur and pinkish-red eyes sits upright in the grass, clutching food delicately in its paws. Its fluffy tail curls behind, while its gaze is fixed forward, giving a striking and direct portrait. The vivid green grass contrasts sharply with the squirrel’s pale colouring, making it stand out in the natural setting.
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Flux, the new album from Alison Goldfrapp. Came as part of a special edition package, although I currently have no means of playing cassettes. Open reel tapes I’m sorted for, if anyone were to start releasing in that format…
Flux by Alison Goldfrapp, on a factory-sealed cassette tape Flux by Alison Goldfrapp, on a factory-sealed cassette tape - the rear side, showing it is on bright yellow cassette.
October 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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A good day to dip into one of my favourite movie books. RIP to the master of movie artwork, Drew Struzan…
Cover of the book “Oeuvre: Drew Struzan”
October 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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He's still around... and is burying hazelnuts, so I think he's planning on staying!

Picked up a used 2x extender on eBay - now I can go to 800mm; combined with some decent sunlight, and I can get a lot closer to him...

#nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #squirrel
An albino squirrel with white fur and pink eyes sits low in the grass, nibbling on food held in its tiny paws. Its body is partially hidden by the tall green blades, while soft purple flowers and leafy undergrowth blur in the background, adding a touch of colour to the natural setting. An albino squirrel with bright white fur and pinkish-red eyes sits upright in the grass, clutching food delicately in its paws. Its fluffy tail curls behind, while its gaze is fixed forward, giving a striking and direct portrait. The vivid green grass contrasts sharply with the squirrel’s pale colouring, making it stand out in the natural setting.
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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He's back again tonight!

Can't get as close as I'd like - he's a bit nervous, and I'm having to crop in a long way even with a 400mm lens (second photo shows the original framing). Might need to invest in an extender...

#nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #squirrel
An albino squirrel with striking white fur and pink eyes stands upright on green grass, holding a nut in its mouth. Its long, fluffy tail extends behind it, almost as long as its body. In the background, dark green ivy and undergrowth provide contrast, making the squirrel’s pale coat appear even more vivid and unusual. Uncropped version of the previous photo. A white albino squirrel stands upright on the edge of a grassy lawn, its fluffy tail stretched out behind. The small figure contrasts sharply with the dark backdrop of ivy and trees, making it stand out in the scene.
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Ghost squirrel! New visitor to the garden this evening...

I hope he'll stick around so I can get some better pics.
A striking white squirrel with pink eyes, likely an albino, is perched on a tree branch surrounded by ivy and green foliage. Its bushy white tail fans out behind it, contrasting sharply with the earthy tones of the bark and leaves. The squirrel clutches its front paws close to its chest, alert yet calm in its natural woodland setting.
September 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Only previously aware of the track "Fire Up The Shoesaw", from the (excellent) soundtrack to 1999's "Go".

But the whole (3-disc) album is pretty damn good!

Artist: Lionrock
Album: An Instinct For Detection
#Vinyl #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying
A vinyl record spins on a modern black turntable, its tonearm lowered onto the record. Above, the album sleeve for Lionrock – An Instinct for Detection is displayed on a wooden wall shelf. The artwork depicts a man in a suit smoking a pipe, the smoke forming a red lion’s head, against a stylised background of dark trees and a warm yellow sky.
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Has Safari in iOS 26 got rid of the ability to set the colour of the top of the screen via the theme-color meta tag? Attached screenshots in current version and iOS 26 beta… cc @jensimmons.bsky.social
Website in Safari on iOS 18. Top of screen uses the colour set by the theme-color meta tag. Website in Safari on iOS 26 beta. Top of screen ignores the colour set by the theme-color meta tag.
August 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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No cheating: post your lock screen.
iPhone lock screen showing a dog running in a field. His name is Jethro.
July 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Jethro’s radiotherapy is now complete and he’s home safe! He’s been a Very Good Boy, no side effects as yet, and initial scan already shows a reduction in the mass (should continue to reduce over the next months).

We are both relieved and exhausted!
Jethro, a brindle mixed-breed dog, sits on the back seat of a car looking bright and alert. He has a red vet bandage on one foreleg.
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Lionrock - An Instinct For Detection (3xLP)

Not yet listened…
The album cover for An Instinct for Detection by Lionrock features a vintage-style illustration of a man in a suit and coat, smoking a pipe. His smoke forms the shape of a red lion’s head. The band’s name “Lionrock” and the album title appear above in bold serif fonts. The design evokes a detective noir aesthetic with stylised elegance.
July 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Early start this morning, and over to Bristol where Jethro is having the first of three days of radiotherapy for a nasal tumour.

Fingers crossed for a positive outcome. Currently killing time waiting to pick him up at lunchtime…
A happy brindle and white dog with a grey muzzle walks across a sunlit grassy field, his tongue hanging out and one ear perked up. The background features tall grass and wildflowers, suggesting a warm day outdoors in a natural setting.
July 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Thank you, Audible. You’re right, he does seem remarkably similar to @stephenking.bsky.social…
Screenshot from the Audible app, suggesting authors similar to Stephen King. First in the list is Richard Bachman, who does bear a striking resemblance.
June 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Woohoo! I’ve been doing Spelling Bee a while now, and almost always reach Genius (that’s always my target) - but this is my first Queen Bee!

(To be honest, I didn’t even know it was a thing until I heard @richardosman1.bsky.social mention it…)
Spelling Bee achievement screen showing Queen Bee - all possible words found Spelling Bee stats page, showing 620 Genius levels from 658 puzzles, and 1 Queen Bee
June 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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TFW you realise that the speakers that have been on the shelf for 5 years still have some protective plastic film just begging to be peeled off...
June 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Early Italian copy of an all-time classic soundtrack, to one of my favourite films.

Unfortunately, a bit worn and not as good as the French copy (different sleeve!) I have from about the same time...

Artist: Ennio Morricone
Album: Once Upon A Time In The West
#Vinyl #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying
A black vinyl record spins on a turntable beneath the album cover for C’era Una Volta Il West (Once Upon a Time in the West), with music by Ennio Morricone. The cover features a sepia-toned image of a steam train and figures set against rugged mountains, capturing the film’s epic Western atmosphere. The scene blends cinematic soundtrack with classic analogue listening. The French album cover for Ennio Morricone’s Il Était Une Fois Dans L’Ouest (Once Upon a Time in the West) shows a dramatic Western scene under a brick arch, where a man hangs by a noose while others stand nearby with horses in the background. The bold blue title contrasts with the dusty desert landscape, reflecting the film’s iconic atmosphere and Morricone’s epic score.
June 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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First time I've ever heard this album (loving it!); since getting back into vinyl, it seems ubiquitous!

Having seen an early copy in Bristol for £250, opted for recent re-issue on 200g vinyl...

Artist: King Crimson
Album: In the Court of the Crimson King
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A black vinyl record spins on a turntable beneath the vivid and surreal album cover of In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson. The artwork features a distorted red face screaming in anguish, with wide, panicked eyes. The setup combines iconic progressive rock imagery with classic analogue playback.
June 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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As well as a couple of copies on vinyl (not sure how I acquired 2!) I have this tape copy which sounds phenomenal!
A wooden tabletop displays the original 4 Way Street reel-to-reel tape by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The transparent reel shows brown magnetic tape wound around clear plastic hubs, while the black album cover above features a blue-toned montage of the quartet performing under their name in white lettering.
June 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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A fabulous performance on a pristine piece of vinyl from 1968.

Today, this would be marketed as heavyweight 145g vinyl; back then, it's just how it came!

Artist: Buddy Guy
Album: This is Buddy Guy!
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A black vinyl record spins on a turntable beneath the cover of This is Buddy Guy!, a live album by the legendary blues guitarist. The cover shows a dynamic photo of Buddy Guy performing, with bold text announcing “His fantastic in-person performance recorded live!” The setup highlights raw blues energy captured in an analogue format.
June 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Here's one I picked up the other day; probably haven't listened to the album in 30+ years.

Still sounds great...

Artist: Paul Simon
Album: Graceland
#Vinyl #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying
A black vinyl record spins on a turntable beneath the iconic album cover of Graceland by Paul Simon. The off-white sleeve features a small medieval-style illustration of a horse and rider, with a sticker highlighting key tracks like “You Can Call Me Al.” The setup evokes the warmth of classic 1980s worldbeat and folk-pop on analogue format.
June 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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This has been on my wantlist for a while, so I had to snap it up even though it's a generic sleeve and the vinyl is quite scruffy... But actually sounds a lot better than it looks!

Artist: Scientist
Album: Scientist Rids The World Of The Evil Curse Of The Vampires
#Vinyl #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying
A black vinyl record spins on a turntable beneath a blue and yellow Greensleeves record sleeve, prominently displaying the label’s name in bold yellow text. The sleeve features a circular cutout, revealing the record’s label when stored. The setup captures the spirit of classic reggae and dancehall releases from the renowned Greensleeves label.
May 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Been trying to get this one for a while - first solo album post-Transvision Vamp, which was not as successful as it maybe deserved...

Finally got it shipped from Germany!

Artist: Wendy James
Album: Now Ain't The Time For Your Tears
#Vinyl #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying
A black vinyl record spins on a turntable beneath the album cover of Now Ain’t the Time for Your Tears by Wendy James. The cover features a close-up of James’ face in soft focus with vintage styling, framed by bold typewriter-style text. The overall scene blends 1990s pop-rock sensibilities with classic analogue listening.
May 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM