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Mark Braggins

@markbraggins.bsky.social
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A keen walker and fan of #greyhounds #dogs, #wildlife, and the countryside.

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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Wat dat den?
A brindle greyhound, with one ear raised, looking towards a peaceful river scene. He appears to be studying something on the opposite bank.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tigger wore his Winter jacket this morning as well. Only very light showers, but a chilly breeze.
A brindle Greyhound standing in front of a wooden gate. He is wearing a purple jacket with orange trim.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If you see this post, post, or quote, repost a lighthouse. The Barra Lighthouse on Santo Antônio Point, in Salvador, Brazil.
A lighthouse perched atop a stone building. The ground level is stone, with a doorway and the next floor is painted white, with 7 windows.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A classic greyhound greeting.
A brindle greyhound 'bowing'. His rear end is raised, and his front paws are extended.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Tigger's last paddle of the holiday, yesterday. The estuary had lots of holes, so he very sensibly was pottering instead of zooming.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is with Tigger for scale. He wasn't sure what to make of them!
A greyhound investigating statues of two greyhounds
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We're staying for the first time at different hotel in Newquay. First clue in the lobby that it just *might* be Greyhound friendly
A beautiful statue of two greyhounds, one black and one white.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
More beach antics. Slightly lower energy today. I think he's learning to pace himself.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Just to prove that Tigger does, occasionally, stay still.
A greyhound standing on a grassy path. The sky is mostly blue, with a few clouds.A greyhound lying on a blanket next to a rucksack. In the distance are cliffs, the sea, and a sandy beach. The sky is mostly blue, with just a few clouds.A greyhound lying on a blanket next to a blue water bowl, with the sea in the distance.A greyhound standing on a sandy beach. He is looking over his shoulder towards the photographer.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Yesterday, the sea was sparkling clear. Today it was more like, er, angry soup. Seals were difficult to spot, with occasional exceptions like this one.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The sea was magnificent today: large waves, moving really fast.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
More of a practice scamper than a proper zoomie. Tigger in a playful mood.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Lovely conditions for seal watching today, with crystal-clear water, a nice breeze, and lots of sunshine.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Different beach, another excuse for more zoomies.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
More Zoomies, you say? Don't mind if I do.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The novelty never wears off (neither for Tigger, nor me).
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A large pair of shorts hanging on a fence near Polly Joke Beach. Vaguely wondering what the story is behind them.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Me and my shadow, looking back at Crantock Beach.
A greyhound, his shadow, and the shadow of the photographer, with a sandy beach in the distance.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Just more zoomies, and a brief reminder that sea water doesn't taste nice.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Moments after the crash, all is well, and #HappyDog zoomies are resumed.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
That didn't quite go to plan. (No one was actually hurt, though it sounds bad).
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Changeable" I think they call it.
The view from cliffs overlooking the sea, with a sandy beach and rocks in the distance. From left to right, the sky is partly blue, with whispy clouds, then bright white, then grey.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Lots of seals having a Sunday lie-in when we walked past this morning.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Massive recent rockfall at Holywell beach. Unsurprisingly, there were people far too close to the bottom of the cliffs, and others far to close to the edge at the top!
Piles of stones and earth beneath cliffs, next to a sandy beach. A few people are standing amongst the rubble.A red sign on the coastal path. The sign says: "Warning. Recent large cliff fall. Stay well back from cliff edge and walk inland to other sign.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Day 2 of the #HappyDog holiday. More sandy beaches.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A week of this sort of thing. Bliss.
A brindle greyhound lying on a blanket on rocky ground, with the sea and a small island behind him. A blue water bowl is next to him, and a grey rucksack is leaning against a rock behind him.A brindle greyhound standing on the coast path, with a sandy beach in the distance.A greyhound standing in the shallow water of an estuary when the tide has gone out.A small sandy beach, with several seals
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We arrived at the fun bit.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
On our way to Cornwall. Three trains = three sleeps for Tigger.
A brindle greyhound, asleep on the floor of a train.A brindle greyhound, asleep on the floor of a train. Legs and boots also visible.A brindle greyhound, asleep on the floor of a train. A walking boot also visible in the foreground
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Night,night.
A greyhound, roaching on a sofa.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Lovely to hit the trail in pleasantly cool weather again. This morning was perfect walking weather.
A brindle greyhound standing in the shade under a tree, looking back towards the photographer. The dog is standing next to a track, with vegetation on either side.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
And 1. Napping beforehand, 2. Hearing the word "beach", and 3. Relaxing afterwards.
A sleeping greyhound, with his head on his two front paws.A greyhound resting his head on his two front paws. His eyes are open.A greyhound lying upside-down on a sofa.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
At last, cool enough for a trip to the beach.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Private Frazer, from the sitcom Dad's Army, with the caption "We're doomed. Doomed"
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It was (just) cool enough for a longer walk to the coast yesterday, with lots of shady rest stops.
A brindle Greyhound lying on grass in the shade. There is a blue water bowl in front of him, and a rucksack next to him.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Haha. Tigger is like a coiled spring.
A greyhound lying upside down on a sofa
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Tigger, just having a quick forty winks, before his next proper nap.
A brindle greyhound snoozing on a sofa.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
With full Alt Text added
ONE MAN. ONE BIN.

ONE CHANCE TO SAVE CLACTON

Count Binface: The only candidate brave enough to take on Farage.

A MANIFESTO THAT MAKES SENSE. EVEN IF THE HAT DOESN'T. P

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COUNT BINFACE'S MANIFESTO FOR CLACTON

CAP THE PRICE OF A CROISSANT AT £1

Because no one should have to choose between a pastry and heating.

MAKE WATER COMPANY BOSSES SWIM IN POLLUTED RIVERS

Until our waterways are clean, so are they.

BUILD AT LEAST ONE AFFORDABLE HOUSE

Finally, a housing pledge politicians might actually achieve.

BRING BACK CEEFAX

Because we can rebuild it. We have the technology.

RESTORE THE PRICE OF A 99 FLAKE TO 99p

A beach day staple, not a luxury.

FORCE RULE-BREAKING CYCLISTS TO RIDE UNICYCLES

Justice. Balance. And comedy.

CB

COUNT BINFACE

FOR CLACTON

VOTE BINFACE.

HONESTY

HUMOUR

ABOLISH VAR

Football is meant to be watched, not paused for eternity.

BUILD A SPACE BRIDGE AT NORTHALLERTON

To solve traffic congestion for good. Literally out of this world.

INVITE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TO JOIN THE UK

Take back control by sharing it.

MOVE THE HAND DRYER IN THE MEN'S TOILETS AT THE CROWN & TREATY, UXBRIDGE

A small change for mankind. A big change for Boris.

CAP THE PRICE OF WIGAN KEBABS AT £2

Because everyone deserves a decent kebab at a decent price.

HOLD POLITICIANS TO ACCOUNT

No more MPs quitting early. If you're elected, you finish the job.

BECAUSE THE ALTERNATIVE IS FARAGE.

COMMON SENSE

PROPER POLITICS
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Just because it's only me and the dog (Tigger) at the moment, doesn't mean we can't dine out.
An aged wooden picnic table and bench with plate, cutlery etc, together with red wine and condiments. A barbecue id warming up nearby. The setting is a fenced grass area, with a few fruit trees.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Yup.
A greyhound lying upside-down on a sofa. He appears to be grinning.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Blimey, there's not much variation there. Looks like early morning dog walks only for the next few days.
Screenshot from the Met Office weekly weather forecast for Escot, up to Saturday 11th July. The maximum temperature for every day is 30°, with sunshine every day.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Phew, it's getting warmer! Lots of water and shady rest stops this afternoon. We're going to have to revert to early morning walks for a few days from tomorrow in order to beat the heat.
A brindle Greyhound, ears raised, looking back at the  photographer. His mouth is open, and he is panting. He is standing on open grass, with the sea in the distance.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Yesterday's walk with Tigger.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
He is pretty tall, weighs around 36kg. When I rehomed him, he was called 'Moses' which was way too biblical for me. He's a bouncy bouncy boy, and a bit stripey, hence now called Tigger
Tigger meets Pooh. Original E. H. Shepard illustration, coloured, of Pooh meeting Tigger outside his front door in The House at Pooh Corner. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pooh_meets_Tigger,_illustration_by_EH_Shepard.gif
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Today's walkies with Tigger.
A brindle greyhound  ears raised, looking down a woodland trackA brindle greyhound  ears raised, looking down a woodland track. The trees are tall conifers.A brindle greyhound waiting patiently on a stony pathA brindle greyhound  ears raised, looking down a stony track
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Roll-on 22° Sunday!
Met Office forecast for Escot, showing today at 35°, with an Amber alert for Extreme Heat, and Yellow warning for Thunderstorm. It remains hot until Sunday 28th June, when the maximum temperature will be a balmy 22°.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Haha, nice one @privateeyenews.bsky.social !
Extract from Private Eye: Bluesky also banned

THE government confirmed today that, despite being left off the initial list, Bluesky would be included in the social media sites banned for under 16s.

Said a Downing Street spokesman, "We're determined to protect impressionable teen minds from being exposed on Bluesky to friendly polite
conversation on topics ranging from the albums of Miles Davis to classic 70s Hollywood movies and the best era of Doctor Who."

He continued, "Filling teenagers' impressionable young minds with this genial chat is no way to prepare them for the hellish Al future that awaits them."
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It's pretty poor that Wales was excluded when the red warning covers there as well. I only checked Cardiff, and that's extreme!
Met Offuce forecast for Cardiff. Red Weather warning, with temperature forecast to peak at 38C on Thursday 25th June.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I just had a look. It actually looks pretty warm there, as well.
Weather forecast for Glasgow. Peak temperature of 29C on Thursday 25th June.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
At the moment, it looks like 40C will be reached in London on Wednesday.
Met Office forecast showing Red Alert for heat on Wed 24 June and Thu 25 June. Peak temperature for London forecast as 40C.
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Mark Braggins @markbraggins.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Take care out there. ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-heal...
A map showing the South of England and Midlands highlighted as Red Alert. The North of England highlighted as Amber Alert for heat.
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