Chris Bartram
@stymaster.bsky.social
Network Monkey.
"If you can't be a shining example, then at least you can be a terrible warning"
"If you can't be a shining example, then at least you can be a terrible warning"
Victoria Square. Good job it's a damp weekday.
December 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Victoria Square. Good job it's a damp weekday.
What skill did you master that you will never, ever use again?
I know how to fit solder-on BNC/TNC plugs. Learnt around 1990, last used c2004 on a bit of thin ethernet (the reason why escapes me, but we only had solder plugs and literally no-one else in the team could fit one).
I know how to fit solder-on BNC/TNC plugs. Learnt around 1990, last used c2004 on a bit of thin ethernet (the reason why escapes me, but we only had solder plugs and literally no-one else in the team could fit one).
December 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
What skill did you master that you will never, ever use again?
I know how to fit solder-on BNC/TNC plugs. Learnt around 1990, last used c2004 on a bit of thin ethernet (the reason why escapes me, but we only had solder plugs and literally no-one else in the team could fit one).
I know how to fit solder-on BNC/TNC plugs. Learnt around 1990, last used c2004 on a bit of thin ethernet (the reason why escapes me, but we only had solder plugs and literally no-one else in the team could fit one).
It's often said that the old one (pictured here during a strike) worked better.
October 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's often said that the old one (pictured here during a strike) worked better.
I'm going to specify a category of building, using one as an example.
Modern apartments built to sort-of, badly, imitate Victorian piles they replaced. For example, this hotel in Deal, Kent, replaced by this monstrosity. maps.app.goo.gl/iMBhkVXd1u2g...
Modern apartments built to sort-of, badly, imitate Victorian piles they replaced. For example, this hotel in Deal, Kent, replaced by this monstrosity. maps.app.goo.gl/iMBhkVXd1u2g...
October 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I'm going to specify a category of building, using one as an example.
Modern apartments built to sort-of, badly, imitate Victorian piles they replaced. For example, this hotel in Deal, Kent, replaced by this monstrosity. maps.app.goo.gl/iMBhkVXd1u2g...
Modern apartments built to sort-of, badly, imitate Victorian piles they replaced. For example, this hotel in Deal, Kent, replaced by this monstrosity. maps.app.goo.gl/iMBhkVXd1u2g...
I get to slack off as my supervisor is snoozing.
October 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I get to slack off as my supervisor is snoozing.
This outdoor Yucca we've had for well over 30 years was looking a bit sick earlier this year, but it has had new growth and two flowers :-)
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This outdoor Yucca we've had for well over 30 years was looking a bit sick earlier this year, but it has had new growth and two flowers :-)
Clearly I am psychic.
September 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Clearly I am psychic.
The boy cat has turned up. The solar lights may not survive.
September 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The boy cat has turned up. The solar lights may not survive.
Some very gentle car spannering and a bit of fiddling with fittings and the screenwash pumps again thanks to a Prime-delivered pump.
September 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Some very gentle car spannering and a bit of fiddling with fittings and the screenwash pumps again thanks to a Prime-delivered pump.
I've come for a lie down as my back is hurting. This is my view.
September 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I've come for a lie down as my back is hurting. This is my view.
St Andrews church, Foxton.
August 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
St Andrews church, Foxton.
He's not looking worried, but to be fair they'll need a big pan.
August 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
He's not looking worried, but to be fair they'll need a big pan.
Creative cuisine.
August 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Creative cuisine.
I we to Leicester Cathedral and all I got was a pine cone up my arse.
August 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I we to Leicester Cathedral and all I got was a pine cone up my arse.
The new chair has been assembled for 10 minutes.
August 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The new chair has been assembled for 10 minutes.
There are worse places for lunch.
July 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
There are worse places for lunch.
Mingo is watching birds on the roof.
June 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Mingo is watching birds on the roof.
Like a coiled spring.
May 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Like a coiled spring.
Hands, reaching out....
May 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Hands, reaching out....
Ah. Human. You have changed the bedclothes. I approve.
May 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ah. Human. You have changed the bedclothes. I approve.
Lunch in the sun with Fanty.
March 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Lunch in the sun with Fanty.