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Heath B

@hbbdoesit.bsky.social
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Twitter Refugee. Expect Abject Geekery - IT, Gaming, Writing, Strange Victorian Obsessions. I shall mostly be keeping my opinions to myself - thanks social anxiety! - but love following clever folks who know what they're on about. /|\

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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My wife will, semi-regularly, come into the study, see this on the TV and, with a soupcon of exasperation, ask me, "Again? Seriously?" I may have a problem.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I don't tend to take many photos, unless you count the backs of IT equipment when I can't see the rear ports - but this view was a belter!
A view of rolling hills and blue skies, overlooking the Loch Alsh, in the Scottish highlands.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
@fifigoesnom.bsky.social - Another one for the Weighty Shelf of Victorian Obsessions!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I foresee a wee walk in our future!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
This feels appropriate in all contexts! Red alert, red alert.
static.klipy.com
Tom Sawyer: Celebrate The Moment
Alt: Canadian Legend, Geddy Lee, of the prog band Rush, urging us to Celebrate the Moment.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I can confirm this. I live with (a, not The) tiny angry witch. I say witch with all fondness, of course. No jam jar is safe in this house.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
That's one of my little pleasures when watching cooking shows. The presenter is like "Now just add a little knob of butter", and it's the whole bloody block. James Martin is especially predictable with this.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Shadow of the Wind In My Pants 😬
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Welcome back! The world (and Bluesky) needs more large bearded chaps about. I may be biased on this.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Admittedly, two very different moods, but these two just do it.
The cover of musician Matthew Sweet's 1991 album, "Girlfriend", featuring an image of model Tuesday Weld wearing a coat with a large fur collar.The cover of gloom metal band Type O Negative's 1999 album, "World Coming Down," featuring a shot of the Brooklyn Bridge as shown from the Brooklyn shoreline - appropriately lit by creepy green light.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...
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Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 08/07/2026
Nearly 14,000 people have written to the First Minister calling for a pause on hyper-scale AI Data Centres in Scotland. Join the campaign today ⤵️ greens.scot/datacentres
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Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland
Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland -
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Well THIS escalated quickly. ... rude. 😆
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I can't find it in me to be upset by this, at all.
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Here are the details you need regarding Jess Asato’s legal action against Grok. Grokclaims@awo.agency actionnetwork.org/forms/saia-p...
actionnetwork.org
Add your name: Hold companies accountable for AI generated sexual abuse images
Elon Musk's AI tools have generated thousands of explicit images of real people without consent Grok, the AI chatbot built by xAI and integrated into X, had, without any consent, manipulated and sexu...
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
I met the Grand Poobah of Edinburgh when I received my British citizenship. You can usually spot them by their impressive plumage -
Actor Rick Moranis wearing an especially grand and impressive helmet in his role as Lord Helmet, from the Star Wars parody film, Spaceballs.
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Make it make sense @makeitmakesense9.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
This entire thing is the interior design equivalent of violently expelling out of both ends simultaneously and then, surveying the wreckage afterwards - on every freaking surface - and thinking: "You know what? That's alright." We need a young priest, and an old priest. And petrol. Jesus wept.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Obviously there was more than just the edges. But, what a brilliant idea!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
A multitude of blessings be upon you! Analysis shall begin at once. :-D
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Cite you sources! Imperative research must be undertaken!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Available now as promised, and ordered. Can't wait to dig in. :-)
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Thanks @andrewcull.bsky.social Andy! That's fantastic news, I'll stick that date in the diary! Looking forward to reading!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Does anyone know where to find this in the UK, either hardcopy or non-Kindle e-book? Definitely sounds promising!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Tune! Plus, her voice has that very special quality that never fails to remind me of Annie Lennox. Really talented band, too!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Being able to inspire this kind of passion in your readership is what it's all about! 😆
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Cracking photo, and A+ work on the alt-text!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Absolutely loved the first one, the mythology was a breath of fresh air from the usual suspects, the characters beautifully realised, and the story kept pulling me along for the ride. The second one is pre-ordered so I shall be reading it soon!
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12/09/2025
For the people in the back, bigotry is not an opinion…
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Three-Lobed Burning Eye magazine @3lobedmag.com · 06/09/2025
We won’t get any funds if we don’t reach our goal in the next 4 days. For the love of speculative fiction, horror stories, weird fiction, dark fantasy, magical realism, fantastique, slipstream, science fiction, alltopias, everypunk—back us so we can bring you more stories in 2026! kck.st/4mIkEm1
The words “54% funded, only 4 days left” against a distressed background, along with the 3LBE icon and cover artwork.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Dream Theater's 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory' is a cracker. Concept prog album with an intriguing narrative and some great songs throughout.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
This is what happens when you both refuse to read the guides and go in blind. "Oooh, floor 'stuff'." Dead. So dead.
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Introvert Problems @introvertproblems.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Ways to contact me ranked: 1. Text 2. Email 3. DM 98. Skywriting 99. Smoke signal 100. Call
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JourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org · 30/07/2025
🪬🧿 Do not let history repeat itself! Repost if you agree. #notrump #nonazi #nohate #stophim

The image is a poster with a tan background and a dark border featuring various abstract shapes in shades of blue and green. The text on the poster is in dark brown and green.

The large bold text at the top reads: "HITLER DIDN'T START WITH CAMPS. HE STARTED WITH:"

Below this, there is a bulleted list:

MAKE GERMANY GREAT AGAIN

BANNING BOOKS

TARGETING THE PRESS

BLAMING IMMIGRANTS

CREATING ENEMIES FROM NEIGHBORS

DEFUNDING THE ARTS

STOKING FEAR OF OUTSIDERS

DEMONIZING EDUCATORS

At the bottom, in large bold text, it asks: "SOUND FAMILIAR? OR SHOULD I TYPE LOUDER?"
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Johnny's anthologies are superb and well worth checking out if you have an interest in the weird, the pagan, the bizarre tales which haunt our folk memory. Highly recommended, and can't wait for this new one - putting the spooky back in Christmas where it belongs!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
You're taking me, right? RIGHT?
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
I have excellent taste and refuse to apologise for it!
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Bad Hand Books @badhandbooks.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Great to see so many readers jumping on this version, too.
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Jess 'GirlGerms' Dodson @girlgerms.wtf · 28/05/2025
No lies detected.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Candied gochujang nuts - so many variations on these, all disastrous for the waistline. I have stopped caring.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Looks like it might be a configuration issue on their end - missing intermediate certificates from the chain. Could be that your filters are a bit more strict. Depending on your IT policies, you could ask for a review for that domain.
A SSL report from ssllabs.com showing a B grade for gro.gov.uk domainAn SSL checker report from SSL Shopping showing certificate chain issues for gro.gov.uk
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
I don't want to mention him, but...
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a man with white paint on his face is wearing a pirate hat and looking at the camera .
Alt: a man with white paint on his face is wearing a pirate hat and looking at the camera - Adam Ant as the dandiest highwayman.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
I suppose it's easier than trying to rhyme with 'research director'...
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Screen-wise, you'll take a bit of a resolution hit going to a colour e-ink, but unless you compare them side by side with say, a Kindle Paperwhite, you won't notice the difference and the fidelity is good. Very responsive controls, quick brightness changes, and a joy to use. Very happy with mine!
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
The physical buttons on the Libra Colour were the clincher for me; really well placed even for my stumpy thumb, with a reassuring, tactile feedback on the button press without needing much force, either.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
The ladies and gentlemen of K-Popdom aren't here for your complaints. Less regret, more dancing!
media.tenor.com
a group of young women are dancing on a stage in a dark room .
Alt: The four, hugely talented young ladies of K-Pop group Blackpink dancing like they just don't care and swinging their hair everywhere.
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Trisha KansasGal @kansasgal71.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Rude. But, sadly - true. I am a walking locus of potential accident energy, just waiting to become kinetic. Sigh.
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Heath B @hbbdoesit.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Nowhere is perfect, but this place has comparatively been a wee slice of sanity and sanctuary. Welcome!
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