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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ooh good for you. These doughnuts have no calories because of the hole in the middle so you are perfectly fine 😂

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

So pleased the journey all went well and no opening of bags etc. Have a great time doing the recordings.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Oh my, that is so fantastic and you had all the great answers 😁. I really hope this rehearsal was in vain and it’s not needed at T5 security. What about US security coming home? Could that be a better or worse prospect?

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This was certainly an experience both informative and emotional to see this memorial last week and to hear all about it. Thank you, Alex for taking us there.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So sorry to hear this. I had shingles in 2024. Thought I was having heart troubles as I had tremendous pain in that area, was taken to A&E. Luckily no heart problems but it was shingles pain and I had the rash on my back. Glad you’ve caught it early, the antivirals work quite quickly. All the best.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

That’s weird. Why wait until you’ve posted something to say you’ve not posted for years, I’m unsubscribing 😂. All the best with the algorithms and getting your channel fully operational again.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Oh wow! That will scare the neighbours 😂Be prepared to pay excess baggage fees when you fly back to the UK with all these mum presents 😂

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

That is so fantastic and what an honour that must be for you.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I think it’s excellent and great to see how you are painting this and how it all builds up

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

That’s excellent and coming on nicely. I think portrait mode looks good and almost 3D with that belly 😁.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Many congratulations on this, Hallie. It certainly sounds an interesting and different story to tell. All the best for the real work beginning now.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It was a most excellent day and thoroughly enjoyed the taxi ride in the radio operator position right beside those power Merlin’s. No problem playing chauffeur. Glad you enjoyed it. A bucket list experience ticked off for me 😊

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

He does look unimpressed but they never smiled much in photos back then so don’t take it personally 😂😂

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I reckon it will take you 7 hours to sign all those tip-in sheets. That is a lot of time and signing ! I’ve already pre ordered a copy of your book but an advanced copy if I’m the closest in time would be lovely. Hope your hand does not hurt too much.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Congratulations on the nomination. I have voted 😁. All the best, it deserves to win.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Bet that feels really good to actually hold a physical copy of your book. Even as an advanced copy it looks good. Many congratulations.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

That is so bad and I really hope this gets sorted and stopped.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

That’s good that your US publishers have done that. I suppose it will only be any good of it has teeth if someone does try and AI your book. Wonder if UK publishers will do this someday.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Oh wow! Thanks for that. The wooden one looks great and I expect a prized possession of an ordinary sailor. Fantastic that you also have examples of the pewter one and even glasses.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Is that an officers tankard do we know? Or were the ordinary sailor’s tankards as wonderful as that?

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

This is the problem with AI. You have to be so careful when looking at photos etc. now it makes you paranoid and question everything. I thought photoshop was bad enough! It don’t think we can now, but I so wish we could get rid of AI being used by the everyday person on photos etc to mislead.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

That is weird and it’s not even Easter school holidays yet!

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Wow! That ridiculous. I knew the prices were going up but not that much!! I’m not giving the train company any excuses but could the big difference be the day of travel , and or time of day you are travelling?

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

All the best with the meeting, you will knock them dead in that dress. Just need to dye your hair black for the full effect for the book tour 😂😂

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Great that it went well and was wonderful to be back. It’s a fantastic place. Visited it a couple of years ago to attend a talk. Shame I couldn’t make it this time.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Oh my, I’m so sorry this is happening. I can’t understand why people are doing this and using AI. Can’t they see how bad it is? We need humans and humans like you to continue to research and write excellent books - not robots!!

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I’d have chosen the one on the right. Prefer chocolate. Hope which ever you chose you enjoyed 😋.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Stay safe, Carolyn! Really hope it’s not to bad for you, glad to know you are prepared. All the best.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Wow! Hope you get to sleep ok!

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

That’s a great photo. I say this in a nice way as the colour of it looks more like old school film.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

That’s a good one. Perhaps they could get the lighthouse to say that via morse code via the lamp 😂.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

If you can attend one of these talks it’s well worth it as I went last year to the National Archives to see Hallie and it was excellent, as is the book.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

If you can attend one of these talks it’s well worth it as I went last year to the National Archives to see Hallie and it was excellent, as is the book.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Happy 9th coming into Alex’s life , Bertie! Hope you had a good and spoilt rotten day.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Thank you and happy new year 2026 to you too 🥂

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy new year, Cat! Wishing you a great 2026. Love the subtle earrings, at least if the fireworks didn’t work you could flash your earrings instead 😂.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy birthday, Tracy! have a great day and happy new year to you too.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Thank you and I wish you all the best for 2026. Here’s hoping the highs massively outweigh the lows.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

OMG this is so bad and sad. We can’t even tell real stuff from AI anymore 😳. I feel so sorry for the world and the future. Believe nothing is real!!!!

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Many thanks for all the content you have put out. So sad it’s been a heavy year for you. Have a great rest and recharge over the next few days and here’s to reading more horrifying stuff in 2026. Merry Christmas 🎄

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

I’ve seen you post this a few times and I’m still not sure I would eat it 😂. Looks to good to eat 😉🤣.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Many thanks 😊. It does seem quiet even though lots of people I follow have left X to come here! Seems there is lots of choices ( TikTok etc. )so it’s probably never going to get as busy as X.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Thank you Jo and have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year too. Hoping 2026 will be a good one for you. Cheers, Ian x 🥂 🎄

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Oh dear. Had you and did you find it? If so I hope it’s survived.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Grrr, not good at all - so sorry this happening. It’s truly not fair.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

In a way this is good as AI will hopefully know the ‘truth’ but is this AI stealing your work? I still don’t like AI and prefer to buy a book if it’s a subject I’m really interested in - like yours. Really hope most people think like this.

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Ian Bird @ianbird.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Haha, the days to get confusing during the festive period. At least you now have one more day to prepare than you thought 😊.

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