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Michael Sleigh

@msleigh.io

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Head of Integrated Forecast Systems at ECMWF. Ex-physicist (previously Group Leader for Computational Physics at AWE). Interested in HPC, software, scientific computing, classical guitar, music

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 04/10/2026

Ladle Hill fort, Hampshire

Aerial view of rolling chalk downland, showing grassy earthworks and shallow banks on a rounded hilltop, with two isolated trees and large ploughed fields beyond.

Aerial view of a grassy chalk hilltop with prominent circular and curved earthworks, scattered trees and paths, surrounded by large arable fields and wooded field boundaries.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 20/09/2026

Garlic chives are earning their place

A clump of long, narrow green leaves topped by tall stems bearing rounded clusters of small white, star-shaped flowers and unopened buds, growing in a densely planted garden border.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 23/08/2026

Not the worst view though (and you’d have a bit of extra elevation)

Panoramic view across rolling downland and farmland under a clear blue sky, with golden fields, hedgerows and woodland stretching to the horizon. Scattered white clouds hang overhead, with dry grass and wild vegetation in the foreground.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 23/08/2026

Combe Gibbet

A tall wooden gibbet stands silhouetted on a grassy ridge against a bright blue sky, with scattered white clouds behind it.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 14/03/2026

Not taking my eyes off this one for a second

Weathered medieval stone sculpture of an angel in flowing draped robes, with wings visible behind, displayed against a pillar

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 13/03/2026

Second Basilica today

Interior of the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus in Carcassonne, looking towards the Gothic choir with tall stained glass windows, ribbed vaulting overhead, stone pillars flanked by statues, and the main altar at the centre.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 13/03/2026

Basilica Saint-Sernin, Toulouse

The bell tower of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, France, rising above the Romanesque brick walls against a clear blue sky, with an ornamental cross in the foreground.

The apse and radiating chapels of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, viewed from the east, showing layered Romanesque arches, oculus windows, and the octagonal brick bell tower above, framed by garden greenery.

Wide view of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin’s east end, showing the tiered apse, radiating chapels, and octagonal bell tower rising behind, seen from the surrounding park on a clear winter day with bare trees and trimmed hedges.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 08/03/2026

Looking forward to the views on this walk

A barbed wire fence with weathered wooden posts stretching across a foggy, flat green field under a heavy grey sky.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 08/03/2026

Three performers on a blue-lit stage with heavy fog, corrugated metal backdrop panels, and downward-pointing spotlights.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 07/03/2026

Two silhouetted DJs performing on stage bathed in dramatic yellow-green light beams.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 01/02/2026

Close-up of a large looping ring-shaped ceiling light and scattered globe lights, with an ornate theatre balcony with red seats and a gold lattice railing, and a few people seated, in the background.

Golden lines tracing a butterfly-shaped Lorenz attractor on a black background, showing two looping lobes connected at the centre. By Wikimol, Dschwen - Own work based on: images Lorenz system r28 s10 b2-6666.png by Wikimol and Lorenz attractor.svg by Dschwen, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=495592

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 01/02/2026

Arcadia absolutely wonderful at @oldvictheatre.bsky.social last night. Fantastic production of a masterpiece.

Interior of an ornate theatre auditorium with red tiered seating and balconies round a circular stage. Staff and audience are gathered near the stage, where a round table and other props are set, and large looping ring lights hang overhead.

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 27/09/2025

This Flight Tonight - the songs of Joni Mitchell. Loved this, highly recommended www.zervaspepperjonitribute.com

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 14/01/2025

New office mate

A ginger kitten swiping at a dangling piece of ribbon

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 29/11/2024

Ears still ringing from #IDLES tonight with Lambrini Girls and Willie J Healey support

Lambrini Girls on stage at Alexandra Palace

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 21/11/2024

Saw Dr. Strangelove with Steve Coogan at Noël Coward Theatre this afternoon - really good!

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 17/11/2024

Post with multiple images from Python API

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 17/11/2024

Post with image from API

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 16/11/2024

Hard work getting up but worth it for the views

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 16/11/2024

Dragon’s Back

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 16/11/2024

Morning from Dinas Castle

A steep hill in the background and trees in the foreground

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 10/11/2024

A good start to trying out Flyleaf as a replacement read-it-later app, now Omnivore is shutting down

Screenshot of the app privacy section in the Mac App Store showing the 'Data Not Collected' badge: 'the developer does not collect any data from this app.'

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 09/11/2024

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on stage, Carly Paradis, Warren Ellis and Nick Cave

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 08/11/2024

London Underground information board At North Greenwich station for the O2: “HENRY LEE WAS LEFT WITH A RIGHT RED HAND AFTER HE LET LOVE IN
AFTER THE FINAL RESCUE ATTEMPT AT SAVING HOPE,HE WAS A NATURE BOY AND IT WAS HENRY'S DREAM WHERE THE WILD ROSES GROW;
CINNAMON HORSES RUN BECAUSE THEY WERE BRIGHT HORSES, NOT CINNAMON BUNS, YOU'RE THE GOOD SON, PLEASE KNOW PAPA WON'T LEAVE YOU, HENRY IN FIFTEEN FEET OF PURE WHITE SNOW.
"IN THE GHETTO I HAD A DREAM, JOE" SAID DEANNA THE SINGER, THE BOATMAN'S CALL OF "GIVE US A KISS" WAS DISMISSED BY THE MERMAIDS LISTENING TO THE SHIP SONG;
"I NEED YOU, SO DO YOU LOVE ME?, IF YOU DO BRING IT ON AND GET READY FOR LOVE" WROTE THE LOVERMAN IN A LOVE LETTER,
EACH BONY BRANCH OF THE SKELETON TREE TRIED TO PUSH THE SKY AWAY TO PROVE TO THE TUPELO IT WAS STRONG.
O WOW O WOW HOW WONDERFUL SHE IS) FROM HER TO ETERNITY, IF THE LONG DARK NIGHT BRINGS CARNAGE STRAIGHT TO YOU MAY YOU FALL INTO MY ARMS TO BE CLOSE TO MY HEART;
THE WILD GOD TOLD THE FROGS THEY WERE NOT TENDER PREY BEFORE HE TAUGHT THEM THE SONG OF THE LAKE,
O CHILDREN OF EARTH MAY THE RINGS OF SATURN BRING US TOGETHER AND NO MORE SHALL WE PART.
JUMP FOR JOY ON JUBILEE STREET, BUT KEEP DIRTY FEET OFF THE MERCY SEAT, DIG, LAZARUS, DIG!!!! IF THE DIAMOND IS A ROCK THE SIZE OF THE ROCK OF GIBRALTAR;
A KARAOKE MACHINE SEEMED LIKE A WHITE ELEPHANT TO JOLENE GHOSTEEN WHEN SHE LISTENED TO LOCALS MURDER BALLADS IN THE NOCTURAMA, BUT THE WEEPING SONG PLAYED ON THE LYRE OF ORPHEUS WASHED AWAY THE ABATTOIR BLUES AS IT MADE THE EYES WATER.”

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 17/08/2024

What’s your sign?

Sign painted on a brick wall reading “commit no nuisance”

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 13/06/2024

Eldest once said they couldn’t be bothered to understand what my job actually was, so when anyone asked they just said I’m a ‘massive fucking nerd’. Not so funny now is it?

Screenshot of text conversation: ‘Dad what's your job title
I need it for my ucas form
Massive Fucking Nerd, apparently
That's not coming up for some reason’

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 12/05/2024

Picture Parlour also awesome

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Michael Sleigh @msleigh.io · 12/05/2024

SNAYX my absolute highlight from Are You Listening? festival in Reading yesterday. Just an incredible amount of energy.

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