The Pirate Ben
@thepirateben.bsky.social
Gardener / Philosopher
Through the self sufficient retreat that is the Barracks, we're discovering radical authenticity in the face of climate chaos.
For Future Humans
Born @324ppm
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Through the self sufficient retreat that is the Barracks, we're discovering radical authenticity in the face of climate chaos.
For Future Humans
Born @324ppm
Get the newsletter:
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I have just had the scariest thought
Elon Musk wakes up one day and decides to make nuclear power more efficient
Elon Musk wakes up one day and decides to make nuclear power more efficient
February 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I have just had the scariest thought
Elon Musk wakes up one day and decides to make nuclear power more efficient
Elon Musk wakes up one day and decides to make nuclear power more efficient
When I get around to making a sauna, I think it should look something like this
February 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When I get around to making a sauna, I think it should look something like this
It's the 5 year anniversary of Brexit.
I expect you'll all be having a day off work for the street parties?
I expect you'll all be having a day off work for the street parties?
January 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It's the 5 year anniversary of Brexit.
I expect you'll all be having a day off work for the street parties?
I expect you'll all be having a day off work for the street parties?
I love that they play fairground music for the inauguration
January 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I love that they play fairground music for the inauguration
Tonight, I will be watching Mullholland Drive
January 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Tonight, I will be watching Mullholland Drive
How to give a GenXer a crisis.
Tell them Bjork is going to be 60 this year.
Tell them Bjork is going to be 60 this year.
January 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
How to give a GenXer a crisis.
Tell them Bjork is going to be 60 this year.
Tell them Bjork is going to be 60 this year.
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I really didn't feel like I was...
I really didn't feel like I was...
January 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
"subscribe so you never miss out"
I really didn't feel like I was...
I really didn't feel like I was...
German darts commentary is a LOT better than German football commentary
Best line so far:
"Jückt er die Dinge jetzt ordentlich ins Board" 😂
Best line so far:
"Jückt er die Dinge jetzt ordentlich ins Board" 😂
January 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
German darts commentary is a LOT better than German football commentary
Best line so far:
"Jückt er die Dinge jetzt ordentlich ins Board" 😂
Best line so far:
"Jückt er die Dinge jetzt ordentlich ins Board" 😂
First book of the new year.
Unless you all tell me that it's 450 pages of "because the wrong people are running them for the wrong reasons", in which case I won't bother.
Unless you all tell me that it's 450 pages of "because the wrong people are running them for the wrong reasons", in which case I won't bother.
January 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
First book of the new year.
Unless you all tell me that it's 450 pages of "because the wrong people are running them for the wrong reasons", in which case I won't bother.
Unless you all tell me that it's 450 pages of "because the wrong people are running them for the wrong reasons", in which case I won't bother.
I don't like listening to myself, or seeing myself on camera. But for once, I would definitely recommend listening to the audio version of the newsletter this week. And happy new year
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KW-01 Happy New Year
Two steps forwards, two steps back
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December 30, 2024 at 11:44 AM
I don't like listening to myself, or seeing myself on camera. But for once, I would definitely recommend listening to the audio version of the newsletter this week. And happy new year
thebarracks.substack.com/p/kw-01-happ...
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I have started work on the Tomato House framework.
I'm not very good at this round-wood hand-tooling stuff yet, but I will get better!
I'm not very good at this round-wood hand-tooling stuff yet, but I will get better!
December 27, 2024 at 9:17 AM
I have started work on the Tomato House framework.
I'm not very good at this round-wood hand-tooling stuff yet, but I will get better!
I'm not very good at this round-wood hand-tooling stuff yet, but I will get better!
All I want for Christmas, is @ryanridden.bsky.social to teach me Physics
December 26, 2024 at 4:12 PM
All I want for Christmas, is @ryanridden.bsky.social to teach me Physics
Global temperatures in degrees C above pre-industrial levels for the last 12 months:
1.6, 1.6, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.6, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6
1.5 totally obliterated!
1.6, 1.6, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.6, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6
1.5 totally obliterated!
December 24, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Global temperatures in degrees C above pre-industrial levels for the last 12 months:
1.6, 1.6, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.6, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6
1.5 totally obliterated!
1.6, 1.6, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.6, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6
1.5 totally obliterated!
I guess it's the time of the cycle where we look back over the last 12 months. I did mine in pictures, mostly of people I shared the barracks adventure with in 2024
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KW-52 Goodbye 2024 - in Pictures
It's not all about the pigs
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December 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM
I guess it's the time of the cycle where we look back over the last 12 months. I did mine in pictures, mostly of people I shared the barracks adventure with in 2024
thebarracks.substack.com/p/kw-52-good...
thebarracks.substack.com/p/kw-52-good...
Facebook just reminded me of this amazing interaction from earlier this year.
Cheers, Gemma!
Cheers, Gemma!
December 22, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Facebook just reminded me of this amazing interaction from earlier this year.
Cheers, Gemma!
Cheers, Gemma!
KW-43 Toast Envy
and announcing the Journal of Pirate Investigations
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December 11, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Wolves lose protected status "to protect livestock"
It's always ok to kill wild animals so that you can kill animals for profit.
Stop eating meat, you selfish monsters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It's always ok to kill wild animals so that you can kill animals for profit.
Stop eating meat, you selfish monsters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wolves to lose protection, as EU lowers bar for shooting wildlife
Downgrading species’ protection status for political gain puts decades of conservation efforts at risk, says WWF
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Wolves lose protected status "to protect livestock"
It's always ok to kill wild animals so that you can kill animals for profit.
Stop eating meat, you selfish monsters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It's always ok to kill wild animals so that you can kill animals for profit.
Stop eating meat, you selfish monsters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Should I offer places?
"Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
"Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
‘Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war
Apps and booklets are offering advice on how to build a bunker, stockpile food and live without electricity in case the worst happens
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Should I offer places?
"Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
"Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
TIL: that Lunaria annua, the honest plant is called Einjährige Silberblatt - one year silver leaf - in German and I'm not sure how much more disappointment I can take from this language.
November 22, 2024 at 11:06 AM
TIL: that Lunaria annua, the honest plant is called Einjährige Silberblatt - one year silver leaf - in German and I'm not sure how much more disappointment I can take from this language.
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
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November 21, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Bit o'that cold white rain stuff for the end of November. It's been warmer than last year, but the first snow is about the same - 24th November in 2023. 20th this year
November 20, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Bit o'that cold white rain stuff for the end of November. It's been warmer than last year, but the first snow is about the same - 24th November in 2023. 20th this year
Piggies! Aren't they cute?
November 18, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Piggies! Aren't they cute?
How are the UK and the US now not at war with Russia?
November 18, 2024 at 7:06 AM
How are the UK and the US now not at war with Russia?
Trumps nominee for Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth:
"Hegseth, who was a platoon leader at Guantanamo Bay during his military service, defended the treatment of inmates detained there."
"Hegseth, who was a platoon leader at Guantanamo Bay during his military service, defended the treatment of inmates detained there."
November 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Trumps nominee for Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth:
"Hegseth, who was a platoon leader at Guantanamo Bay during his military service, defended the treatment of inmates detained there."
"Hegseth, who was a platoon leader at Guantanamo Bay during his military service, defended the treatment of inmates detained there."