jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 3hTakes me right back to family holidays on the Llŷn Peninsula in the 70s... I can taste the memory... 🤤 000
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialTony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · 19hJohnson explaining why people should vote Democrat 2305
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialDavid Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 20hMargaret Thatcher called bin Laden a 'freedom fighter', Mandela a 'terrorist', Pinochet a 'good friend' and trade unions 'the enemy within'. And Jimmy Savile 'Sir'. 931693
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21hOMG she is brutally bad at this 211392031723
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 17h2:04 - The most Freudian slip of all time I mean... 🤮 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 17hA perfect, succinct summary/analysis Sadly I doubt it will change a single ignorant racist prejudice... 000
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialSir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 13/10/2026It seems that Nigel Farage has taken the hint and has decided to spend more time in his constituency of Clacton. So much so that he has bought a new house for himself and his family in the local area: 561069194
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialPrivate Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 13/10/2026“Here’s a phone to protect you from harm…” From the latest Private Eye, out now. 019931
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 12/10/2026It's war Jim, but not as we know it... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attackHundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros. 210
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 12/10/2026the caption that tells you everything you need to know 26902390
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Bank of England governor tells the UK chancellor to agree a budget that reassures financial markets. Govt told to serve markets, speculators, corporations. Healthcare, education, social justice, housing is secondary in neoliberalism. Wither democracy.theguardian.comBank governor urges John Healey to use budget to allay market fears amid bond turmoilAndrew Bailey tells chancellor ‘whatever the stance of fiscal policy, it must be credible and be seen as such by financial markets’ 45484213
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialOregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The most fun thing ever to randomly see 111187173568
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialPostcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 11/10/2026FAT, DRUNK & HAPPY. 617918
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialRobert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Public executions were not abolished out of tenderness towards the criminal. They were abolished because of the effect on the people watching, and the dangers of making human death a source of commercial entertainment. Here's Charles Dickens in The Times, after witnessing an execution in 1849. 131238441
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialPeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Eight years ago 531750660
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Well done Liverpool - you tried to take it out on a bunch of players who have nothing to do with any dodgy stuff... ...and only ended up sounding like pathetic sore losers. 100
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 11/10/2026😲 Woman who clung to Spitfire during Second World War remembered - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWoman who clung to Spitfire during Second World War rememberedMargaret Horton's story is being kept alive by North Lincolnshire Heritage Centre. 000
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialGod @thegodshow.com · 10/10/2026Bless this LEGO designer in particular. 874419730
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialWarrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan @warringtonruncorn.com · 10/10/2026*removes glasses, pinches nose, reaches for whisky bottle* 2547
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialNicholas Pegg @nicholaspegg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Suella Braverman and her publisher appear to have made the same fundamental error that Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees-Mogg and their publishers made before their books likewise bombed. It’s very simple: the sort of people who like Braverman, Johnson and Rees-Mogg are not the sort of people who buy books. 34110
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialDan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 11/10/2026No shit! "Christian nationalists" are the antithesis of what the New Testament teaches. They bang on about "Christianity" and "British culture" while demonstrating they know bugger all about either, nor care beyond using the terms to spread racism and hate. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o... 1021550
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialJodrell Bank @jodrellbank.bsky.social · 10/10/2026A rainy day at Jodrell Bank has its perks ☔✨ When the puddles line up just right, the Lovell Telescope puts on a whole new show. Which reflection is your favourite? 👇 📸 Image credit: Jon Dixon 1018744
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Nailed it. 🔨 24189543430
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Tbf, the dedication to "Look At Me - I'm A Right Twat" is almost impressive... (*not) (**really not) (***really really not) 000
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialSir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Bunty & I have had our legs tattooed too. She has a Val Doonican collage on her left & on her right a dramatic portrayal of Liz Truss trickling down. My legs are covered in moths & conkers with pictures of Norman Tebbit & calligraphy featuring lyrics from Chaka Demus & Pliers.🦵 13443980
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Apparently, I'm in Kidsgrove... ...even with Location switched on... T'internet isn't as smart as it likes t' think it is, is it...? 100
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The YooToob Algorithm just threw this memory my way One of those cover versions that way surpasses the original Thank you, Algorithm www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rH7...youtube.comMarsheaux - "Eyes Without A Face"YouTube video by marsheaux 000
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialAnon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Car manufacturers should go back to putting CD players in cars as standard. Not everything is available on streaming. 191388
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I know it wasn't, but this *totally* has the feel of The Memory Game I grew up with... 010
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialUK Prime Minister Updates @downingstreet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Statement from Downing Street: "Our Chief Mouser Larry is back at Downing Street following a minor operation, and is recovering well. He is feline much better but taking things one paw at a time. We are grateful to the vets for their outstanding care." 937349
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialMartin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 09/10/2026Just read the title of today's Politico newsletter. Genuis headline... "Back Zack or sack?" [Not a political comment just kowtowing to the pun construct!] 516018
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I have no doubt that City's owners broke the rules It's embarrassing The *temporary* rules they broke were there to end what all rich clubs were doing And yet all the high & mighty "GUILTY!" protestations from every other club claim everything City has achieved to therefore be invalid BOLLOX 100
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The one thing I've learned from this Fairford fiasco is that RAF Fairford (& other designated "RAF" sites) are no more RAF than I am a Royal Navy aircraft carrier. It's a US base. Plain & simple. As are a dozen or more "RAF" bases. Until the Blokes In Vans shenanigans, I had no idea... 010
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Can't say I'm a Blessed fan... but this is objectively funny 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Shouldn't jest about these things... ...they tend to come true 😱 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I'm losing count of the ways civilization is going to expire in the next few years... (*weak Kessler Syndrome joke... 🙄) www.space.com/space-explor...space.comA dead Soviet satellite just broke apart in orbit (again). Experts say it's part of 'a worrying trend'The satellite previously broke apart in March 2004. 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I really do wonder what happened to Tom... (*no... I really don’t want to know...) 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Atom Heart Mother was the closest I (& Floyd) ever got to Prog's pseudo classical pomposity A very brief flirtation (I also love how Nick Mason metamorphosed from Cool Sixties Dude to Your Dry Sarcastic Uncle over the years...) youtu.be/RYMV7yoyITQ?...youtu.bePink Floyd - Live Amsterdam, Olympic stadium (May 22 1972)YouTube video by The Floyd Library 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026As trends go, I've seen worse... ...much worse 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Possibly (*probably) my favourite Hot Tips short ever... ...if only for the sarcasm youtube.com/shorts/yD6oD... (*I've been wide awake since 3am - WTF else am I supposed to do with my time...?)youtube.com10 Genius Kitchen Hacks That Will Change How You Cook!YouTube video by Tips&Hacks 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Pretty much sums up corporate America... youtu.be/-lM1WclB0k8?...youtu.beISMO | Coca Cola SecretYouTube video by ISMO 000
jonestheboat.bsky.social @jonestheboat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026If this is Super Duper Intelligence, we are truly phucked... 😳 youtube.com/shorts/sJl1K...youtube.comWorld domination is next updateYouTube video by Husk IRL 000
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialLaura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“If you don’t like public executions just don’t watch it” says the crowd trying to ban drag shows and books 4083524710612
Reposted by @jonestheboat.bsky.socialParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Donald Trump presents Elon Musk with the highly coveted 'Ket-Addled Nazi Dipshit Of The Year' award. 724131
