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@cradlefish.bsky.social
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Scribbler, scoffer, astrophotographer, Early Modern Historian, Long Covid endurer, Heavy Metal lover, occasional gamer, hot sauce connoisseur, often found with ale.

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Quite 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.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ah, #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.....
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
As the autumn equinox is imminent, I decided to stick on @greenlungband.bsky.social, in particular their astonishing debut album "Woodland Rites". Beyond epically brilliant.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Having 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....
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Better late than never!!! Evri finally delivered the goods @greenlungband.bsky.social
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I'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".
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
If 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
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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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The Cygnus Loop or What Happens When a Star Goes Boom. Remnant of an age-old stellar explosion captured on a 135mm lens #astrophotography
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
So, 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.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Only 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....
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A right old shower of #Perseids from last evening
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Quick 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!!!!
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Society is officially broken - I'm now getting congratulations for a usage streak in my email app. The gods are weeping....
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
What the actual f-ing hell? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Harry 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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Given 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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I assume the Bluesky world has already acknowledged that Farage vs Binface is also Bin Juice vs Bin Face.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Balloons over Bristol!
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This 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.be
Titanic's Final Minutes in REAL TIME - Realistic Darkness Edition
YouTube video by Titanic: Honor & Glory
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Unfortunately 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.com
Investigation of Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is ‘kangaroo court’, says Reform MP
Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin says parliament mounting ‘vicious and desperate campaign to stop Reform UK’
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
When 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 surprise
pneumoaningonaboutit.wordpress.com
Chapter 1 – The chapter in which I thought I was fine but was quite clearly nothing of the sort
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Obviously 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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
According 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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
A rather judgemental observation from Google Health.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
And 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.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
To the lady who had an old school prawn cocktail (in a glass) with a side order of chips for her lunch - I salute you!
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Much 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.....
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Have you done this? Have you? And if not, why not? The Bishop of Worms in the 11th century had answers for everything
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I 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...
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I'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.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
They were definitely asking the big questions back in the 15th century.
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Sue Poncin @sueponcin.com · 16/06/2026
Hope 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.org
Work until you disappear: Long COVID ensnared me in an exploitative health system - The Sick Times
The disease emphasizes the racism and ableism of the public health sector in Germany. People with disabilities and chronic illnesses must be prioritized over profits.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Anyway, here's a bit of our own galaxy as shot from my garden. #astrophotography
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Just 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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A 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.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The 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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Why is Tony fucking Blair still being given a platform to voice his proto Toryism under the guise of being a "Labour" leader? Prick.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Jupiter and Venus saying goodnight from beyond the hedge....
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Cheers and a very metal Friday to everyone!
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Great pun and a great fugue! youtu.be/aKwXT33dVzY?...
youtu.be
I Turned Smooth Criminal into a Bach Fugue
YouTube video by Lucas Brar
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Homemade croissants - used a 'quick' dough which is more like rough puff but there is some lamination going on!
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
There are some things that hot honey goes well with. Pizza is NOT one of them.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Reporting on what is (apparently) going to happen is not news. This really pisses me off. So there.
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The 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
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Thank 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!
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Sometimes 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
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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
90% 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 🧵
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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Hoping 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.
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Heather 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.uk
Petition: Launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ people
We 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...
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