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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Latest: Trump preparing to invade Spain.

JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I have some questions. Is it OK to look, say, a gift crocodile in the mouth? A gift horse but in another orifice? One that's loaned? OK to poke it in the mouth without looking?

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Recently discovered works of the little known composer Johann Sebastian Sternum (???? to ????) Serenades for gladiolus, clavicle and bass patella Trio sonata in B flat major for alto fibula, scapula and tenor concha Concerto in C minor for tibia and strings

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Trump says he will overturn England's win if Norway give him Greenland. "Denmark? Whatever." If Norway give him Denmark. And Greenland

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Weird. Last night I dreamed I was a contestant on 'University Challenge.' I correctly answered a question on sheep with the word 'merino.' This morning I click on the sports page and the first word I see is Merino, the scorer of Spain's winner against Belgium.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

After Trump described Spain and Belgium as "very bad countries, the worst countries in history with very bad people," FIFA annulled their matches and declared USA will play the USA in the quarter-final.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Trump announces 79% tariffs on Belgium and ban on the importation of Moules-Frites

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

FIFA have agreed to President Trump's request that any goals scored by an opposing team against the USA should be suspended until after the World Cup.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Trying to rescue some old 35mm slides and came across this I took in Malaysia in 1982. Google says Wallace's flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus.) Not a frogger so I won't dispute this. #frogs

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from cricket in order to focus on his nightclub brawling

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

For goodness sake, leave Mr Farage alone! Which of us hasn't had a gift of £5m. to do what we like with and hasn't told a few fibs to keep the scroungers away?

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Two from this morning's walk. Cyclosia papilionaris and Junonia orithya. #moths #butterflies

black-winged moth with white markings and shiny blue antennae on green leaf

medium sized butterfly with open wings resting on sandy ground. Upper wings dark brown with white stripe; hindwings deep blue; two ring patterns on each wing

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Some more bugs seen this morning. Spittlebugs, Callitettix versicolor? (I'm intrigued by the variation in pattern and colouration); mating pair of Amata sperbius; a Lamiinae beetle and a damp Aloa lactinea (red costate tiger moth.) #moths #insects #nature

four black bugs with a variety of red and white spots. All on green leaves or blades of grass, some with raindrops

conjoined moths with black bodies and yellow band, hyaline wings; resting on a blade of grass

a black and yellow beetle with long antennae on a green leaf

side view of a white moth with red wing edge, covered on spots of moisture clinging to a blade of grass

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Cricket courtship from my walk this morning. Probably not the first attempt. I withdrew discretely for them to consummate the act in private. #insects #nature

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

bug on windscreen yesterday

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

AI is absolutely fine as long as it is used by thoughtful, well-intentioned people. In other words, AI is absolutely not fine.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

BBC: "Under-16s to be banned from social media in the UK, Starmer announces. A 13-year-old pupil from Manchester says "it's time" for something to be done, while another says he's "angry and disappointed."" Meanwhile, 9 million teenagers commented "Whatever, innit?"

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Overnight rains bring out the moths. Some seen on my morning walks the last few days. 4 posted 2 days ago; 3 from this morning. All pretty common. Macrobrochis gigas, Achaea janata (Erebidae) and Chiasmia Eleonora or nora (Ennominae.) #moths #insects

Top left clockwise: underside of a tiny moth with dark and light brown markings resting on a blade of grass; tiny dark brown moth (Spoladea recurvalis) with a white band on wings resting under a blade of grass; tiny white moth with grey marking resting on a fern- Google thinks Cyclidia pitmani (Drepanidae), I'm not sure; tiny white moth with light brown markings resting on a blade of grass (Parapoynx diminutalis, Crambidae)

moth with black wings with long white stripes resting on sand; wings a bit worn

with with brown upper wings with darker and lighter brown markings; hindwings dark brown with white band and white squares near the edge; resting on concrete

small moth with varying shades of brown and a white band on wings; resting on green leaves

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Always a pleasure to find these tiny moths in the grass after overnight rain. I took advantage of my dogs going off to do dog things to take a few snaps. The brown one is Spoladea recurvalis, not sure about the others. #moths #teammoth

underside of a tiny moth with dark and light brown markings resting on a blade of grass

tiny dark brown moth with a white band on wings resting under a blade of grass

tiny white moth with grey marking resting on a fern

tiny white moth with light brown markings resting on a blade of grass

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

"UK Newspapers Archive's" text grabber's verdict on the discourse of politicians.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Overnight rain brings out the bugs. These from my dog walk this morning. Callitettix versicolor (Black Froghopper,) a charming Hemithyrsocera palliata, Golden Ring Cockroach, Lesser Dart (Potanthus omaha) and terrible pic but I'm guessing assassin bugs, nymphs? #insects #entomology #nature

black bug with a series of red spots and another of white spots on a blade of grass with raindrops

a small black cockroach with a yellow band on a blade of grass covered in raindrops

tiny brown butterfly, wings closed, black markings on a blade of grass covered in raindrops

two orange and black bugs with long thin antennae and legs on a blade of grass covered in raindrops

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Date: 1885. ICE agent: Name. FT: Trump, Friedrich. Occupation: Friseurgehilfe. Purpose of visit: become stinkingly rich, father a son whose middle name is Christ and is even more stinkingly rich, and a piece of shit of a grandson who will wreck the Constitution. ICE agent: You're in.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Vacuous managementspeak from Lord's re the pitch: "hold ourselves to the highest standards"..."invest significantly"...."remain fully focussed"....Plus the usual pathetic cop-out: the weather. Also leaves on the pitch? #cricket

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

No sooner has a lump of dog food fallen than 100 ants appear from nowhere. How do they know? Is there a scout primed to alert the others the instant food appears? Are the others sitting waiting like armies in trenches or do they have to drop whatever they're doing and race to the scene? Troubling.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Butterflies on a rainy morning. Common Pierrot (Castalius rosimon), Common Leopard (Phalanta phalantha), aka the Spotted Rustic, and Junonia orithya (Blue Pansy), female. Spotted while out walking with my dogs. #butterflies

small white butterfly with black spots and lines on leaves covered in rain drops

brown butterfly with black markings on leaves dotted with raindrops

butterfly with black and dark blue wings dotted with orange and black circles resting on leaves covered in raindrops

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I hate doors. They're so indecisive. One minute they're open, the next they're shut. Then they're ajar. Most doors are completely unhinged. In a gale they can fly off the handle. You can't trust a door. At least with a wall you know what you're up against.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

"Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday." BBC website. The world might be tearing itself apart but at least there's some good news to cling on to. Really worth putting on the front page, though, BBC?

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Several moths in the grasses on my dog walk this morning. Mostly what I assume to be the Crimson-speckled moth (Utetheisa pulchella) in various states of repair. #moths #teammoth

Very small moth on green leaves- wings are narrow, white with a variable pattern of numerous small black spots located between the larger-sized dull red spots. Bottom edge with black spots.

Very small moth on green leaves- wings are narrow, white with a variable pattern of numerous small black spots located between the larger-sized bright red spots. Bottomedge with black spots. Colours bright

Very small moth under green leaves- wings are narrow, white with a variable pattern of numerous small black spots located between the larger-sized faded red/yellow spots. Bottom edge with black spots.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

"MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff." BBC website. Not sure they need any encouragement to target government staff but I wonder what the consequences for them will be if they don't.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Teaching grandmothers to suck eggs" needs to be retired. Grandmother no longer suck eggs. Fact. End of. Replace with "Teaching granddaughters to take selfies."

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Can't wait to get my teeth into some French haute couture. "Experience the essence of French haute couture at Michelin 2 Stars Alain Ducasse At Morpheus from exquisite Rossini-style beef tenderloin ... to decadent "Signature delight", every creation pairs beautifully with prestigious vintages"

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I'm concerned about the ants in my house. I don't think they are following a healthy diet. They snaffle up chunks of dog food and scraps of gorgonzola but ignore the broccoli and apple I leave out for them. Worrying.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

"King Charles hit by bird droppings on seaside visit." A perfect illustration of the old adage 'aim for the sky'

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Everybody sees the problem. Everybody has the answer. Nobody does a thing.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

".......never vanquished be until Burnham to Downing Street Shall come against him." "Damn those witches." (image by ChatGPT)

in the foreground, the back of a man with swept back hair and glasses; looking at the apparition of a child wearing a crown and holding a sapling

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

"Sure I know all about Stew Diddisees. Unlike sleepy Joe Biden, who knows f-all about geometry. Guy lived a long time ago, brilliant man but no match for Donald J Trump who has aced every cogitive test there is. I would take him down in round one, that's a fact."

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I understand that there will be an attempt to revive the wooly mammoth as a synthetic fibre mammoth with two subspecies, the acrylic mammoth (Mammuthus Polyacrylonitrile) and the polyester mammoth (Mammuthus Terephthalate.)

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

"Labour party members are due to hold a ballot today on whether to hold a ballot on holding a ballot. In other news, WWIII will commence at 6pm this evening. You may experience some interference with TV reception."

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A nice Tuftwing moth on the track I walk with my dogs this morning. Pterothysanus laticilia, old world butterfly moth. You can just about see the tufts on the wings. Plus an earlier sighting and a mating pair. Quite common around here in the rainy season. #moths #teammoth

moth with wings open on a muddy path; wings white with dark grey and black markings, red spots round the wing tips

the same species as in the first image on a stony track

a conjoined pair of the same species mating on green vegetation

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Wonder what happened to Janice. Probably enjoying her eu pension somewhere.

British politician wants
death penalty for suicide
bombers

A BRITISH politician says the United
Kingdom should reintroduce capital
punishment to "eradicate" the evil of suicide
bombers. There's just one flaw.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

"Так точно, товарищ Путин, но мне всё время подсовывают черствый хлеб, я больше не могу это терпеть."

A duck standing on the bank opposite the MI6 headquarters

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In Antimémoires (1967), Malraux quotes Chairman Mao Zedong: « Vous savez que je proclame depuis longtemps : nous devons enseigner aux masses avec précision ce que nous avons reçu d’elles avec confusion. » Education, miseducation and diseducation. Implicit wisdom.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

A very friendly tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) has moved in with me this evening.

full view of large gecko with blue-gray body with red spots and speckles

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Some moments I feel indestructible. Some moments feel like my last.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Then they came for the tumble dryers. But I just rode off on my clothes horse.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Suella Braverman: "As a mum of two young children, our tumble dryer is in use almost every day!" I strongly advise against letting a tumble dryer take over the role of mother, even if there are only 2 children. Try getting one to do you a sick note when there's a maths test.

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JohnDM @jdmyeepa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

No one has the answer. There are no answers. Answers are just questions in disguise.

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