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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 03/10/2026

That's only for standard charging, ie probably just 7Kw chargers. Still comparatively cheap (I pay 41p per kWh at Tesco I think)

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 29/09/2026

Well shit... 😢 I don't read much crime but I've immensely enjoyed his books

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 27/09/2026

40 years ago today one of the most talented and influential bass players in the history of rock and metal was lost in a stupid bus accident. Cliff Burton, lost but never forgotten and his influence in @metallica.com is still felt to this day 🤘

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Cliff Burton Headbanging

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 24/09/2026

Just finished listening to The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by @chiarab.bsky.social and I absolutely adored it. It's such a lovely story inspired by Scottish folklore and full of diverse characters and you don't even need a map to follow along 😊 Heartily recommended ⛰️🐉🏨

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 17/09/2026

These 3 legendary albums were released 35 years ago today if you can believe it. What's your favourite song on these? #NoMoreTears #UseYourIllusionI #UseYourIllusionII #OzzyOsbourne #GunsNRoses

3CDs on a shelf, one is No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne, two is Use Your Illusion I by Guns n'Roses and three is Use Your Illusion II by Guns n'Roses

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 15/09/2026

Yeah they were pretty popular in the 80s. Can't say I ever was much of a fan but they did have their own sound...

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 11/09/2026

Some upcoming albums to look forward to: #Anthrax - Cursum Perficio 18/09/26 #Satchvai - The Sea Of Emotion 06/11/26 #Firewind - Gods Myths and Titans 19/02/27 🤘

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 10/09/2026

Excited by the upcoming #Firewind album "Gods, Myths and Titans" coming out on the 19th of February next year www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-sC...

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Firewind - "The Legend Of Achilles" - Official Lyric Video

YouTube video by BLKIIBLK

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 02/09/2026

I struggle to play songs from Master of Puppets because my fingers get tangled up in strings... Isn't it Ironic? Don't you think?

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 02/09/2026

If I was still using that thing it'd probably be closer to 24 for me, nearly half a lifetime away...

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 29/08/2026

The planet doesn't need saving anyway, humans do ...

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 27/08/2026

Jeebus... Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and now Peter Cullen? This week has been a massacre and it's only Thursday 😢

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 23/08/2026

While I agree from an audience perspective, shooting that many episodes every year was really hard work for the cast and crew. You could say it was a Harsh Realm 😉

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 12/08/2026

Difficult to take decent pictures of an #eclipse when the clouds keep spoiling the show but it could have been worse, this is Scotland after all.

The sun gets obscured by the moon at about 90% on the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse

The sun is hidden by the moon and the clouds during the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 11/08/2026

That's a good point, we were watching Avatar TLA recently and I was really struggling to see what was happening in dark scenes, I don't recall it ever being an issue on CRT TVs watching The X-Files back in the 90s

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 10/08/2026

Geez I've been waiting for this for so long, I was despairing it would just never come...

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 10/08/2026

Really enjoyed Nolan's The Odyssey despite a few omissions which are memorable in the original story (like Nobody) but for the love of Athena can someone please teach these actors to shoot a bow and arrows properly?

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 07/08/2026

Why is it a debate? Isn't it just personal preference for those who consume these things?

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 03/08/2026

I wonder who cleans up all the webs left all over New York City from #Spiderman swinging around. Given how tough this stuff is, it can't be that easy to remove meaning the city would slowly turn into a dusty attic. Brand New Day was great though, recommended 🕸️🤟

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 29/07/2026

This jazz version of Master of Puppets is a true masterpiece. I especially recommend you pay attention to Earl, the violinist. His playing is next level! #metallica youtu.be/EIouvSWaFgM?...

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“Master of Puppets” (Metallica) Jazz Cover by Robyn Adele Anderson

YouTube video by Robyn Adele Anderson

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 28/07/2026

I've had similar thoughts, and I'm not fond of musicals either. The hard part for me would be writing lyrics of songs that tell a cohesive story, the music would just follow if I could do that...

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 23/07/2026

I wish there was a way to see the whole concert again in video. Grateful for the videos of Lights and Sandman though 🙏

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 29/06/2026

I played with the sunset a wee bit last night as our ferry was docking. Pretty impressed with the results #photography #mobilephotography #sunset

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 21/06/2026

I only know 2 of the ones you listed 😅

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 15/06/2026

Neither did Edinburgh Council

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 03/06/2026

I am really quite intrigued by the new #Reactor amps from #PositiveGrid. This is a truly useful way to integrate machine learning into making music making tools more personalised and varied in a way that seems rather effortless. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ClC...

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REACTOR - Walkthrough

YouTube video by Positive Grid

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 31/05/2026

"Trusted"?? Really Fender? After all the shenanigans you've pulled recently you still expect to be a trusted brand? You gotta have to take a hard good look at yourself for a reality check

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 22/05/2026

Not sure how 10 bands or artists says anything about me but here goes in no particular order: 1. Metallica 2. Megadeth 3. Joe Satriani 4. Steve Vai 5. Nightwish 6. Yngwie Malmsteen 7. Lordi 8. Mr Big 9. Värttinä 10. Slash

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 16/05/2026

New #Anthrax song dropped from their long awaited new album. Charlie Benante is on fire on this one 🔥🔥🔥 (to be fair they all are) youtu.be/Pj5u8OagODo?...

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Anthrax - It's For the Kids

YouTube video by AnthraxVEVO

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 12/05/2026

I hope you enjoyed your time here 😊

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 12/05/2026

Were you over here last month?

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 09/05/2026

Mortal Kombat II is bloody good fun.

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 14/04/2026

So Iron Maiden are finally getting inducted in the Rock n'Roll hall of fame. I guess better late than never. But man talk about overdue given how long they've been legends... www.loudersound.com/music-indust...

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This year's inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame have been announced

"I actually think the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is an utter, complete load of bollocks" - Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 30/03/2026

Can you help my friend Soňa reach her target goal raising funds for a very worthy cause? #fundraising #mermaids www.justgiving.com/page/sona-vy...

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Sonia's fundraiser for Mermaids

Help Sona Vyskocilova raise money to support Mermaids

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 25/03/2026

That's pretty interesting news on this #Tolkien reading day. Stephen Colbert and his son Peter McGhee will write the next Lord of the Rings movie after Hunt for Gollum based on the events between Buckleberry Ferry and Bree. Scouring of the Shire next? variety.com/2026/film/ne...

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New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie From Stephen Colbert and His Son in Development at Warner Bros.

Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new film in the "Lord of the Rings" universe.

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 07/03/2026

Me too, Sam's entry is actually really cool, I'm excited to see how he'll do

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 06/03/2026

This is a fun song, and boy do we need as much fun stuff as we can get nowadays. I've not voted in the #Eurovision for a long time but I think I may give points to Britain this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XR2... #lookmumnocomputer #eurovision2026

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LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER - Eins, Zwei, Drei - Official Music Video

YouTube video by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 06/03/2026

We used to talk to one another in the computer rooms using Netsend before it was deemed to be (rightfully so) a security hole in Windows NT. Never used ICQ much either but made good friends on IRC back in the day.

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 23/02/2026

Rush is coming to Glasgow. 8th of March 2027. Let's Goooooo! youtu.be/g_SWRSUHfLI?... www.rush.com/tour/fifty-s...

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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Anika Nilles Talk 2027 Rush Tour Dates

YouTube video by Rush

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Jean-Loup R Smith @jlarts.scot · 21/02/2026

Is it available on audiobook? I remember looking for it a while back but couldn't find it.

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