cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Quite why there is silly music I don't know but Saturn is currently 150,000km nearer to us than usual. And this is what it looks like through our grainy atmosphere. 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Ah, #longcovid - the gift that keeps giving. And this decision was made despite the fact the Sleep Clinic and the Respiratory clinic said I was fine to drive..... 101
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026As the autumn equinox is imminent, I decided to stick on @greenlungband.bsky.social, in particular their astonishing debut album "Woodland Rites". Beyond epically brilliant. 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Having had #necropolitan by the epic @greenlungband.bsky.social on repeat since Friday, I think my favourite song is "To The Gallows Born". But as all the songs are frigging excellent it's a tough call.... 081
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Better late than never!!! Evri finally delivered the goods @greenlungband.bsky.social 020
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I'm often disappointed by breakfast baps as either everything falls out, the portions are wrong, or everything just tastes like overcooked cheap bacon. So I made a pattie with sausage meat, black pudding, and smoked bacon - all weighed proportionately - and all I can say is "Yes". 020
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 05/09/2026If you feel you must wear a mask/balaclava to a "protest" or "demonstration", then you also know that the cause you are supporting is wrong. And therefore you're a fucking coward. #dover #maskedmorons 020
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 05/09/2026"The lion's in the contract!" It's also in the sky, as 29hrs of data can attest... #astrophotography 030
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 30/08/2026The Cygnus Loop or What Happens When a Star Goes Boom. Remnant of an age-old stellar explosion captured on a 135mm lens #astrophotography 040
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 17/08/2026So, an idiot man from a "parliamentary party" which has a grand total of 8 MPs, (one of whom recently "won" a by-election against a bin), talking utter shite about #climate & who thinks it's more important to "beat the French" at winemaking is worth a top headline is it @theguardian.com? FFS. 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Only just noticed that #netanyahu has a comb-over that rivals my old headmaster. He was a total prick too. But at least he didn't commit genocide.... 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 13/08/2026A right old shower of #Perseids from last evening 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Quick process of my couple of #eclipse shots from earlier. Where I am in the UK we got about 95% totality but it dipped out of frame at that point!!!! 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Society is officially broken - I'm now getting congratulations for a usage streak in my email app. The gods are weeping.... 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 10/08/2026What the actual f-ing hell? www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comHarry Potter fans force relocation of £430m undersea cable to avoid Dobby’s ‘grave’Power cable linking UK and Ireland now passes near Bronze Age human burial remains instead of fictional grave on Welsh beach 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Given that the lift buttons were taped over with "danger" tape and I figured the staff probably wouldn't want to try and carry me, I decided to give it a miss. Also hadn't seen any staff anywhere in the whole museum. Oh well. #longcovid #accesibility #tellmewhensellingmetheticket 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I assume the Bluesky world has already acknowledged that Farage vs Binface is also Bin Juice vs Bin Face. 130
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 03/08/2026This is a truly chilling and haunting depiction of the last moments of the Titanic - accurate lighting and sound and the sense of being utterly alone in the darkness. Horrific. youtu.be/ONvrAZszgf0?...youtu.beTitanic's Final Minutes in REAL TIME - Realistic Darkness EditionYouTube video by Titanic: Honor & Glory 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Unfortunately for #Reform, the "kangaroo" court is the law so tough tomatoes. If you don't want to be under scrutiny maybe don't break it? Or just go away and let the grown-ups look after things. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comInvestigation of Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is ‘kangaroo court’, says Reform MPRuncorn MP Sarah Pochin says parliament mounting ‘vicious and desperate campaign to stop Reform UK’ 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 11/07/2026When the #covid pandemic happened, I was in a state of absolute terror. If you want to know where that anxiety came from, read this pneumoaningonaboutit.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/f... That I've had #longcovid for 4 years is no great surprisepneumoaningonaboutit.wordpress.comChapter 1 – The chapter in which I thought I was fine but was quite clearly nothing of the sortThis is the excerpt for your very first post. 030
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Obviously delight Mr Bin Juice has resigned but baffled as to why he could then run again for a by-election that he caused. But then, everything about Mr Bin Juice and his ways are baffling. Prick. #farage 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 07/07/2026According to my CPAP machine and the upbeat app that comes with it, I am reaping the benefits of good health. So why am I still exhausted and in pain? Oh, that'll be the #longcovid. Joy 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 04/07/2026A rather judgemental observation from Google Health. 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 29/06/2026And of course a huge thanks to the person who left their used condom by the bin - we loved taking our puppy to the vet and having her stomach pumped. FFS. 100
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 28/06/2026To the lady who had an old school prawn cocktail (in a glass) with a side order of chips for her lunch - I salute you! 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Much as I've enjoyed all the Rik Mayall stuff on Sky, I don't think he'd be thrilled his best work and a celebration of him is only available on a paid streaming channel owned by aresholes..... 040
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Have you done this? Have you? And if not, why not? The Bishop of Worms in the 11th century had answers for everything 210
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 20/06/2026I know online ads aren't to be controlled but the number of ads for huge SUVs around a @theguardian.com article about the danger of SUVs to pedestrians is ironic to say the least... 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18/06/2026I'm in a lot of pain today thanks to #longcovid so I thought we'd play LC Bingo - send me your versions of the following phrase: 'I/my friend/relative/postman had Covid and all that happened to them was...' My first answer is always 'Well, that's lucky for them', my second involves many expletives. 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18/06/2026They were definitely asking the big questions back in the 15th century. 3174
Reposted by @cradlefish.bsky.socialSue Poncin @sueponcin.com · 16/06/2026Hope looks like 🌈🌈 “At a certain point, I stopped waiting for that one medication to magically make all my symptoms disappear. Instead, I began to believe that I could have a good life even with this illness.” Long Covid has plagued many overachievers like myself and it’s a hard adjustment.thesicktimes.orgWork until you disappear: Long COVID ensnared me in an exploitative health system - The Sick TimesThe disease emphasizes the racism and ableism of the public health sector in Germany. People with disabilities and chronic illnesses must be prioritized over profits. 0145
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Anyway, here's a bit of our own galaxy as shot from my garden. #astrophotography 030
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Just wondering if anyone else in the #longcovid community has tried a CPAP machine to help with non-restorative sleep? I'm three weeks in and it's so far making me more tired so I wondered if anyone else had any experience? @longcovidsupport.bsky.social 110
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 03/06/2026A great example of the "power" of AI - asked Co-Pilot to standardise a document for work, it tried and then said it didn't have time as it had to deal with the "premium" customers first so I should come back tomorrow. Dicks. 100
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 01/06/2026The Crescent Nebula is in the Cygnus region of the Milky Way and, in my opinion, is more like a brain than a crescent but there you go! #astrophotography 040
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Why is Tony fucking Blair still being given a platform to voice his proto Toryism under the guise of being a "Labour" leader? Prick. 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Jupiter and Venus saying goodnight from beyond the hedge.... 020
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Cheers and a very metal Friday to everyone! 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Great pun and a great fugue! youtu.be/aKwXT33dVzY?...youtu.beI Turned Smooth Criminal into a Bach FugueYouTube video by Lucas Brar 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Homemade croissants - used a 'quick' dough which is more like rough puff but there is some lamination going on! 010
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 29/04/2026There are some things that hot honey goes well with. Pizza is NOT one of them. 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Reporting on what is (apparently) going to happen is not news. This really pisses me off. So there. 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 27/04/2026The Great Star Cluster in Hercules (M13) and the vast galaxy of M106. Star clusters are a new type of subject for me but I really enjoyed working on it. The galaxy is about 22 million light years away and this image is 30hrs of data. #astrophotography 130
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Thank you @bobbyllew.bsky.social for my updated edition of "The Man in the Rubber Mask" - bigger than the original in content and is physical size! 000
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Sometimes you've got to spin! The Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) which is in the constellation Ursa Major is always a joy to shoot and edit. This is 15hrs 15mins of data. #astrophotography 020
Reposted by @cradlefish.bsky.socialEsther @elhopkins.bsky.social · 07/04/202690% of people who get long covid (see post below) had only seemingly mild symptoms. Everyone is at risk. It’s also airborne! We must start preventing or every wave we will have a mountain more chronically ill. The messaging shouldn’t be ‘its no more serious than the last infection’ listen, does 🧵 14127
cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Hoping to get more than two apples from my Lord Lambourn tree this year. It's an old Berkshire variety of apple and I'm crossing all fingers for a decent crop. 3291
Reposted by @cradlefish.bsky.socialHeather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 04/04/2026#Section28 caused real harm. It erased lives, denied support, and left lasting shame and silence that many are still living with today. Please sign and share this petition calling for a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on #LGBTQ people. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️petition.parliament.ukPetition: Launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ peopleWe call on the Government to launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1988) which specified that Local Authorities could not intentionally promote, through ma... 58558