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Derek Scully

@hackneyboy55.bsky.social
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Like the Great Outdoors, Scotland in particular. Southampton FC supporter. Grandpa to Margot Blood donor 81 times

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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Still growing so will ripen on a window cill
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Just potatoes. Toms are planted further down the garden and have been fine.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Took this image today. The River Avon at Fordingbridge. Note the fishermen by the waters edge. In normal times they would be up to their necks in water or being pushed downstream by the current to the weir. The riverbank is by the grass. Need a lot of rain to restore the levels to normal. #NewForest
Fishermen on the waters edge on the River Avon at Fordingbridge. nice scene except the riverbank is way back by the grass. Rain badly needed.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Blight got mine.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today I have mostly been gardening before the autumn rain arrives. Lawns mowed, lavender pruned, daffs planted. Bought some lawn feed but lawns still very dry so waiting for rain. Hopefully some spring colour next year. #Gardening
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Maybe a pitchside ban?
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Short and sharp but no thunder or lightening.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Yes must have tempted fate. Its much welcomed
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
No rain here despite being forecast. May happen tonight🙏
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Would I lie to you is a similar format.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I believe there is a petition against this.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Out in the #NewForest this morning, 1st time for several months due to the heatwaves. Distinct lack of water everywhere but hopefully rain due next week. However there is always 1 idiot who has played with matches.
Remains of a fire. The surrounding vegetation is very dry and the location which is known locally as The Submarines Pen, is not easily reached by vehicles.The heather is in full colour now with the bracken changing colourSome form of shelterJust after taking this image 5 deer ran across right to left.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I can't believe this London-based landowner is putting the iconic Glenelg to Skye ferry at risk. Support the local community - not millionaire financiers - and save the world famous Glenelg to Skye ferry by joining me and signing the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save the Glenelg - Skye ferry!
This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but it's under threat thanks to a wealthy la...
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Sign up to their mailing list. I have been buying kit from them since the mid 80s. Rohan Bags last a long time.
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Netweather @netweather.tv · 07/08/2026
The latest ECWMF seasonal forecast indicates that it will turn increasingly wet through autumn - which is likely linked to super strong El Nino forecast to develop later this year - which tends to fuel an enhanced Atlantic storm track into Europe.
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Developing Super El Nino may bring a wetter-than-average autumn
The latest ECWMF seasonal forecast indicates that it will turn increasingly wet through autumn - which is likely linked to super strong El Nino forecast to develop later this year - which tends to fuel an enhanced Atlantic storm track into Europe.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Its not unusual for the locals to jump off the bridge into plunge pools but not this summer.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Taken from the bridge over the Avon. The river normally extends to where people are sitting top left.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The River Avon at Fordingbridge Hants. In 30 years I have never seen this chalk river so low. No rain in the forecast and another heatwave predicted.
I am standing in what is usually the middle of the river yet my boots are dry. Hard to believe that The George Inn does suffer with flooding
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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My day at Wembley for 1966 World Cup final aged 16 was unbeatable
Kenneth Farrington shares his memories of the 1966 World Cup Final, 60 years on.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Would paint marks serve a purpose in Scotland during the winter months bearing in mind snow fall? Do we need lots of sign posts along routes? Why not improve map reading skills and planning?
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Correct
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
In parts of London late last century the boom box was often referred to as the Brixton Briefcase.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Richard Branson use to sell this album by mail order via the Melody Maker.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Remember Al in the film 2001 A Space Odessey?
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Part of the song went🎶World Cup Willie Willie for the Cup🎶I think that is reference to a World Cup mascot in the form of a Lion which was adopted for the competition. In any event it worked!
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Can you recall the World Cup song from 1966?
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Many years ago Paignton Zoo had the answer. Their lions were very healthy but produced a lot of poo. Lions are a natural predator of deer and similar so Lion dung would warn off such animals. Unfortunately the Zoo did not have a recycling license so the local council stopped the practise.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Count Binface has a CAN do attitude. Is Count Binface related to DustyBin?
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A storm was forecast for here last night but did not happen. Another forecast for tonight🙏
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Wild flowers.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A little light left in the sky and can see plenty of flying insects. Have seen a few #Bats chasing after them. Feeding time.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Whippet racing in the #NewForest
Whippet racing in the New Forest. Fordingbridge Recreation Ground
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Did not see any #Bats last night. Must have had full bellies from the night before.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
There were a lot of bats flying around my garden last night, must be plenty of food for them. Will watch out for them again this evening. #Bats
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I was also there in 1994
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I grow mine sown in individual fibre pots. Does not disturb the roots when planting out as I plant the whole pot as is. The roots grow through the fibre so you can see when its time to plant out. Have done this for many years.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #SaintsFC
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Spygate: Southampton owner Dragan Solak will not sack head coach Tonda Eckert
Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.
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martindvz.bsky.social @martindvz.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Brexit explained by someone who isn’t a liar and was there and who knows:
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Sunday walk may have an early start to avoid the heat
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
#SaintsFC
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Strangely enough I held a very similar size phone on Friday. Blast from the past. Liked my Blackberry but failed on the apps offers.
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Southampton FC Statistics @saintsstatto.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
🔴🔝🔴 SFC Top 10 - highest league finishes 🔴🔝🔴 #5=: 7th in Division 1, 1981-82 season A free-scoring team featuring Kevin Keegan and Mick Channon. Scored Saints’s best ever goal (*that* team effort vs Liverpool), but had a defence that conceded more goals than all the relegated teams. #SaintsFC
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Go on try it. Otherwise you will never know.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
#SaintsFC
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Southampton FC Statistics @saintsstatto.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
🔴🔝🔴 SFC Top 10 - most appearances by Nordic players 🔴🔝🔴 #1: Claus Lundekvam (412 games, Norway) A legend who is one of only 11 men to play more than 400 games for us. A stylish centre back who became club captain. Eventually had to retire in 2008 after several operations on his ankle. #SaintsFC
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Was it actually left? Clearly not your safe place.
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Going to Bruton in Somerset today to view the work of Sir Don McCullin which is on show for a limited time. All in glorious Black & White. #Photography
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
#SaintsFC
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Could be a busy time perhaps🤔
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Derek Scully @hackneyboy55.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
#SaintsFC
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