Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 01/10/2026You know you're an AtoN nerd when: 1) you're sat in a pub named after a buoy and your desperately trying not to tell the staff the buoy is now a west cardinal, so their branding with it as a south is out of date 2) you're playing 'if this lighthouse was a dog, what breed of dog would it be' 1140
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Me: removes marks accidentally made using permanent marker using dry wipes marker. 3/O: "how do you do that?!" Me: "some of us still remember the old magics....." 3172
Reposted by EdainIt's Pipes, Mum! Pipes is here! @scriblit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026*blackadder theme* His head is bigger than a fence He breathes, and everything gets warmer His urge to trample represents A nation's nuclear war trauma Godzilla! Godzilla! The scourge of beast and man! Godzilla! Godzilla! He's flattening Japan! 231025380
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I left home at 1200 yesterday. I arrived at my destination at 1320 today. Gentle readers, I was only going to South Wales. FML 3100
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It's Fat Bear Week, Yes it's Fat Bear Week, It's F-F-F-F-F-F-F-F Fat Bear Week explore.org/fat-bear-weekexplore.orgFat Bear Week 2026 - Explore.orgExplore.org is the world's leading philanthropic live nature cam network and documentary film channel. Our mission is to champion the selfless acts of others, create a portal into the soul of humanity... 080
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I'm bad at infantry in ARMA3. Can't shoot at all. Generally I'm the RO and help co-ordinate air / artillery etc. Friday called for a someone to stay in camp and use direct fire support. I volunteered and was rewarded with an M50 Ontos. A++ would mallet the ever living shit out of hillsides again. 050
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I'm trying to book tickets to go on the Postal Museums underground railway. I won't let me, as my post code isn't in their database. The irony is killing me. 1173
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Can recommend both. Both excellent examples of art in their medium. 030
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Wearing my RNLI cap today, for reasons. At the train station, there's a gentleman wearing a different RNLI cap. Silent nods of acknowledgement exchanged. Fuck the Fash 0190
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Feeling cultured. Today was Coyote vs Acme - fun film suffering from only one showing a day, in the middle of the afternoon. Tomorrow is Operation Mincemeat. 280
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I made the mistake of reading some of the comments this morning. I know, I know, I should have known better. Now I have to go take a long, hot shower then ponder ways to restore my remaining faith in humanity. 070
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 03/09/2026It's Merchant Navy Day and once again I'd like to note that you can express your adoration and gratitude for the hard work seafarers do by supplying me with tea, cake, ale, a pay rise, or pictures of your cats. 115712
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Top Tip: get yourself a cadet who is staying on after Crew Change and volunteers to take your last 0000-0400 alongside watch so you can get an entire night's sleep before travelling home. 090
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 24/08/2026A rather expensive looking yacht has joined us at anchor tonight. Only complication is that she's in our swinging circle. Our 2nd Engineer is on the s tonight. Everyone join me in wish him a pleasant sleep that isn't interrupted by me calling for engines to avoid collision when the tide turns. 170
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Feeling whimsical. Might buy an inflatable dinosaur costume. 050
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Anyone got a grand lying around? www.wkc-shop.de/en/ceremonia...wkc-shop.deBritish Trinity House Sword with leather scabbard 250
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Does anyone happen to have access to ITU's List V (List of Ship Stations and MMSI Assignments) from pre-2004. A friend has a project and wants to look up something that has been superseded. #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory 063
Reposted by EdainShecky @shecky.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Kevin passed about an hour ago. The time to find his cats a home IS now, and I'm not one step closer to finding it. Please, friends. 6616091937
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Got those with Facebook m.facebook.com/story.php?st...m.facebook.comLog in or sign up to viewSee posts, photos and more on Facebook. 010
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Part of my job at night is to check all the buoys / beacons / LVs in the vicinity to check they are working. Tonight that includes the East Goodwin LV. It has a long, storied history, but tonight is its last watch as tomorrow we board to shut it down and discontinue the station. 190
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Unexpected consequences of the heatwave.. The water in Southampton was so warm we had to have an escort tug on departure in case we couldn't keep our engines cool enough and we blacked out. 1110
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 13/08/2026A Level results not what you hoped for, or is the prospect of Uni too much for you? Consider running away to sea. www.careersatsea.orgcareersatsea.orgCareers At Sea – Start Your Career in the Merchant Navy. Find out More & Apply Now! Work on Ships. 25311
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Someone has worked out that I've packed my sea bag again. #ProofOfCat 1160
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 10/08/2026A crunchy mission in ARMA 3 last night. We had a helicopter crash, tunnel clearances, village assaults, crossroads covered by machine guns, rocket artillery, and danger close air attacks on enemy armour. Five 'deaths' in the squad, although two are coming back as the same personas. 020
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 08/08/2026My reserved seat for my journey home is one of the 'priority seats' near the door for those as need it. I was the first one in this carriage. Just hoping everyone who walks past me doesn't think I'm a dick for taking this one over all the others. 340
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Suck it up RN. Three cheers for THV Satellite and her crew! 1111
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Is she, or is she not, the finest ship in the world. Spoilers: she is 3180
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The Harbour Master at Cowes saw me in full uniform and said I scrub up well. I'll take that. (It's slightly less impressive if you know I've stood watch him in the past, but still, I'll take it anyway) 070
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 30/07/2026We've got important guests coming aboard in a couple of days, so we've polished the cannons. :D 5221
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Which idiot has two thumbs and has volunteered for extra duty for a week and a half due to the ship being stupidly busy? 090
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Translation found elsewhere (Reddit I believe) Please accept my deepest sympathy in your sad loss. --- very nice and very well thought of at work. 060
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Does anyone happen to know which shops might stock 'Shipping Today and Yesterday'? My ship is front page spread and I want a physical copy if I can get my hands on it. 033
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Nerds! A friend has found some shorthand in a book she's bought (UK). Can anyone translate? The page it's on is about etiquette for mourning attire, book published late 1920s. 4911
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Heading to London for a work do this afternoon. Was considering trying Bridge Command (bridgecommand.space) after, but I think it might mean either being super late home, or having to pay for a last minute hotel room in London. Why is all the cool stuff at the other end of the country?bridgecommand.spaceBridge Command | Immersive Theatre Event in London | Official SiteStep aboard Bridge Command - an award-winning immersive theatre space experience in Vauxhall. Book tickets now for an interactive sci-fi adventure like no other. 030
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Cranes only go this when they're in distress. (Alleged collision between a jack-up and the box boat the crane was working on/in the vicinity of at Port of Tyne. One reported casualty, believed to be the crane driver, non life threatening.) 170
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 17/07/2026It's a /terrible/ photo, but I had some glorious summers in this castle getting paid to lie to children on school trips. 480
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Our Digital Engagement Lead is onboard to get an idea of life on the ships. Might ask why we have no official Bluesky presence. 2190
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Today I was reminded of the poetic genius of Les Barker. I am filled with joy at listening to his works again, and filled with sadness that he will never write anymore. 141
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Part of having a cadet on watch with you is so you can teach them the Old Wisdom that they won't get in a classroom. Tonight that was that if Little Red Riding Hood should happen to show up with a bazooka and a bad attitude, that myself and the AB on lookout would expect him to chin the bitch. 0100
Edain @d20yfx.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Not our most photogenic lighthouse, but a real stalwart none the less. 1100