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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Strong “Christ he’s forgotten the fucking envelope again!” Vibes…
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Possibly worse. The stereotypical portrayal is of John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, because he’s in charge of money. Obviously.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I read that as Basil Brush, and I’m alright with it.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Rock e!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“I’m sorry, Dave, you have exceeded your alcohol unit allowance for this week. I can’t pay for that Chablis until next Wednesday…”
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
He was in “Escape to Victory”. Definitely listen to the Pod - one of the best.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is not a teaser. This is a collision between the 1960s discovering what films can be, and acceptable behaviours in films now. T-Boned by lived experience in modern military bases. Excellent pod. Again!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I think it’s a way of not contradicting the US spin, until the investigation can lay out the full evidence without compromising a Court case. Not ideal, but …
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Not this week, God of Rain! Glorious sunshine (mostly) and warm.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I’m midway between 48 and its anagram. I would take 48 over 11 any day. Many happy returns!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
He needs to add “Brown shoes” to his list.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The idea of reallocating trophies and titles is fraught with issues. Just asterisk those years, and footnote the reason as Man City financial penalties, and let the Club, and League, carry the shame. And let every other club sue the for losses until the pips squeak!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Part, of course. Blursed autocorrect is also part of the problem
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The best answer to “ Not all men are the problem “ is that All Men are per of the solution.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
War Christmas gets its own Bad Santa.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This “foreign actor” thing will be interesting; 1. It was Omar Sharif. He’s Middle Eastern. He’s also dead. 2. Well, one of the lads watched Dr Zhivago. That’s about Omar Sharif IN RUSSIA!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Wannabe Spider-Man, but can still shoot “webs” from her “wrists”.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
One of the best episodes so far -a high bar. And the all time winner of the “She’s not so dumb” award, guest Sarah Ditum, who held her own (and then some) with the lads. She proved that that this is not just a pod for War Dads, but their daughters and daughter’s friends too.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This time next year they will be holding hands with Piddington.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Theresa May? Teresa bloody will!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As a man of the people, Burnham should know the you can drink watching Non-League clubs. It’s quite an incentive to watch these grass roots clubs, and support the game at its base.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
He’ll probably get away with the Pugwash “Master Bates” defence.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I WAS THERE!!!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
1913 vibes increasing turning into 1914 vibes. Big Powers being drawn into conflict by small powers’ self interest without a wider context of the Big Powers reaction. But with post-1945 weapons. And 2024 election results.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Hope “Best ever” amounts to more than just one ping.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Barbara is a metaphor for Nigel, only what it doesn’t say is that all the toast goes to Nigel.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Is this a war movie?
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
In other news, Badgerman has not been seen for two weeks now…
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Oops! Wrong thread.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Bloody tides, coming in by sea and taking our land! Under Reform, this will stop! /s
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Always worth remembering, particularly in the week of Battle of Britain Day.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Imagine being on the receiving end of this bullshit, and not seeing anyone in Govt say anything in support of you. And the “Royal” part of your name means little when the King’s Great Uncle would be in a balaclava with those closing the station. And the King says nothing.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I’m going to need to phone a friend…
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I like this, but it cuts different if you are a History nerd. I see your legitimate concerns, but read this and see if you agree it is an acceptable conclusion. “Bloodlands” by Timothy Snyder.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Olympian; Are there sharks in this lake? Aussie; nah, the crocs ate all the sharks.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is the world of make believe; if they can have a “Referendum “ without an Act of Parliament, or a Shadow Cabinet with a Party with 7 MPs, a Prince-less Principality is a cinch.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Listing the number of disgraced or disgruntled Princes doesn’t narrow the potential suspects!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Also funding; on the BBC News last night there were several “Principality of Piddington” laminated signs and other paraphernalia being put up. Not necessarily expensive, but not something individuals would buy or design. I didn’t hear anyone question their provenance.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It’s the “Angel’s Share”. And have you ever seen a fat Angel?
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Got too close to Big Orange. Tragic case.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Pratts Bottom?
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Flower Class were sailing in the Atlantic until 1983/84. Initially radio links for Atlantic flights (and air/Sea Rescue) they ended up as RAF Weather Boats, sending Balloons for atmospheric measurements for forecast. Also starred as a German ship in Cockleshell Heroes!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Early ‘90s, working with Police in Leeds, if they dropped a colleague off after dark they would wait until they were safe in the house before departing. SOP after the Yorkshire Ripper.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
… And Grinks in different time zones! This one will run and run.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
And the Domesday Book should be the basis of Land Value Tax Reform. A Churls:Land Rover ratio should apply, which would solve the Defence Spending issue, too.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
No snark on either young lady, but in biscuit terms that is a naked Jaffa cake!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Weak joke. Anything to put Harry in a bad light, and all that.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Harrying of the North. Another way of highlighting the bad things about Meghan returning from California!
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Danny Tommo less scary than Anna Wintour” is a headline the Daily Mail can have for free.
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johnp285.bsky.social @johnp285.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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