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One of my favourite local views, that.

That was my guess. There are a fair few around here and hear them reasonably often but only my second sighting I think. It was bold as brass.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 10h

Reading up about it today, apparently lurking on roads at night is a known feeding strategy for them, the feathery wee mentalists... But isn't it a bit late for nightjars in the UK?

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 10h

Driving back from gig last night through Dartmoor lanes we had to swerve to avoid a nightjar just sitting in the middle of the road. Went back to check on it as we were worried it may be injured only to see it jump up, scoff a moth attracted by the car headlights and happily flutter off.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 17h

They were amazing. A huge textured and layered sound - mainly from trad instruments, but with some electronics mixed in - and Paul Banks is a brilliant front man. Phoenix absolutely rammed. An unexpected development is I came home and immediately started googling harmoniums and shruti boxes...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 17h

I seen to do it differently every time. Last time I roasted the squash, blitzed a curry paste with ginger, chilli, cumin , garlic and onion, added that and a tin of coconut milk and simmered for a bit. Was lush.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 01/10/2026

Just saw them live tonight on the first night of their tour at Exeter Phoenix - they were amazing.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 01/10/2026

Oh mate - you were there? What a cracking night it was. I've never seen the Phoenix so rammed. Little Grandad were really good too.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 30/09/2026

Off to see Madra Salach tonight. Been looking forward to this for ages... share.google/ancTn14VOsdV...

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Madra Salach - The Man Who Seeks Pleasure (Live From London)

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Rachel Burch @rachelburch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here’s the final selection of my photos for my 2027 Dartmoor calendar, I chose the December picture, frosty Tavistock not on Dartmoor, but I do live here ..£16 each inc postage available from me direct via PayPal or bank transfer or my Etsy shop. All profits to Tavistock food bank. only 50.

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John George Davidson @houseofquiet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Somewhere Far is an evening of ambient and experimental music at St. Martin's church here in Exeter. Featuring Archangel Complex, @hollowtownsucks , Brandon Invergo and House Of Quiet, this quartet of artists looks to make the most of St. Martin's acoustics. £5, 10/10/26, 7pm. #improvisedmusic

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Never Knowingly Over-Biked... Taking advantage of the still dry conditions to give the skinny bike a spin on trails that are usually out of bounds for most of the year due to their sogginess. The moor is still as dry as a bone.

Over the handlebar view from my gravel bike of a thin ribbon of heathery singletrack bridleway snaking across the moor.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Otter at the Warren House. It's going down very nicely.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 25/09/2026

If I didn't have to ride back home I'd be very tempted by another.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Office assistants proving a distraction today...

Two black and white dogs staring at me from underneath my desk.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 22/09/2026

it's great - We lived a bit further up the coast between Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland. If you get the chance I'd recommend a visit to Rotterdam - modern and a very different feel to other Dutch cities but one of those places which really rewards exploration and the river skyline at night is magic.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 22/09/2026

Have you come across Jop Hermans? I love his work documenting the Scheveningen surf culture. www.instagram.com/jophermans.p...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 22/09/2026

Love it there. The harbour wall a bit further up the beach was one of my favourite local surf spots when we lived there (I worked in Den Haag for 3 years in the early 000s). Best surf there is in winter northerlies. Getting changed afterwards was "character building" to say the least!

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 21/09/2026

Elin's Tower? Porth Dafarch perhaps?

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 20/09/2026

Watching 'The Beast in Me' and wondering how on earth I've got to today years old without ever hearing the UK Surf version of Pixies Wave of Mutilation before... youtu.be/qRIwQ4ENwIs?...

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Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf)

YouTube video by Pixies - Topic

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

Rediscovering my CD collection. Current office listening is this. I'd forgotten how good it was.

Cd cover of LCD Soundsystem's Sound of Silver album.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

I did read the other week that the fash tried to set up an anti-RNLI protest in Newlyn. It got cancelled for some unknown reason...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

The RNLI is a remarkable organisation - a blueprint for water rescue services around the world. This should be a source of immense national pride, rather than being dragged into the culture wars by these Neanderthal dickheads who've never lifted a finger to help anyone. Fuck them. #OneCrew

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

I was reading about recent rescues and the RNLI's amazing outreach and education work in the latest edition of the Lifeboat magazine over coffee this morning and found myself quietly shaking with anger at the fact that these knuckle-dragging thugs are targeting the RNLI in this way.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

Me and some mates did a fundraiser sponsored walk for the RNLI later that year and I've been a supporter ever since - as a regular water user I now have an Offshore membership, and honestly it's worth it for the advice and information in the magazine only.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

A close friend of mine and his father died in a boating accident when I was 13 - although the outcome wasn't what anyone wanted, I know the local lifeboat crews put in a superhuman effort into trying to find them and bring them home safely...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

100% this - I've supported the RNLI as long as I remember. If you grow up in a coastal community it's not an overstatement to say it's woven into the fabric of your life - virtually everyone knows a member of the crew or someone who wouldn't be alive without their help...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 18/09/2026

It is the way. Solidarity, comrade...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 15/09/2026

Was up working until 3am on system updates. Am now feeling thoroughly disconnected from reality with a full day of adulting to follow...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 15/09/2026

Hey Karen - all good here thanks. Hope all going well with you? I've not been on here that much lately and not really done any photography for ages to be honest... feel like I've lost my creative mojo but going to try and make more of an effort now that Autumn is setting in.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Well, I suppose with 300,000 years on the clock we had a decent run of it...

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Shane Parish @shaneparish.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Almost 5 years after releasing an album called Liverpool, I’m finally going there to play a little guitar.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Brilliant. Sure you'll have a blast, Shane. Do you have any dates in the SW of UK coming up during your trip over here?

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Have to say that the sort of conditions in your photos are pretty much standard operating mode for that route. I've walked it precisely once in bright sunshine in the 16 years we've lived here and to be honest it felt a bit weird...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Anyone I know here ridden the West Kernow Way? Considering it in the next few weeks but will only have 3 days. Suspect it may be pushing it a to attempt the full 148 miles given I'm not long recovered from injury, so thinking of focussing on the northern loop. www.cyclinguk.org/routes/long-...

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West Kernow Way

Unlock the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty of the ancient kingdom of Kernow on this 230km/143-mile adventure ride around the tip of Cornwall

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 14/09/2026

The intentions are fairly clear but can anyone think of a historical parallel where an industry has called for *more* regulation of it's activities whilst simultaneously generating a general global panic about the safety of it's own products? Because, I have to be honest, I'm struggling here...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 12/09/2026

(Preferably without Pa's false teeth)

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 12/09/2026

I used to want to live in the But an' Ben. I still do, truth be told... and eat porridge from a drawer.

Line drawing of a small highland cottage.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 12/09/2026

I have no idea how it came about, as he wasn't Scottish, but my Scouse grandad used to get the Sunday Post, lovingly save the Broon strips and put them in a big ring binder folder for me to read when we visited. One of my earliest, and happiest memories is reading them with him.

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Lippy Kid @lippykidmusic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Something for the weekend... My autumn edition of Electronic Odyssey is now online. All details in the post below. Grab your favourite headphones and escape for a while x bsky.app/profile/lipp...

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 11/09/2026

Turbo for the hill, turn it off and use gravity on the way down. The one we have is a Cube Reaction Hybrid. Originally RRP was £2k but we got it for £700 second hand

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 11/09/2026

I had same concerns about servicing / longevity but the batteries are getting better all the time and there is a decent service network for the reputable motors (Bosch, Shimano etc) - just don't buy one of the awful cheap e bikes which weigh the same as a tank and go on fire for fun.

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 11/09/2026

I think that would be fine - probably around 40 minutes riding I would guess? Ours has a Bosch motor and 500kwh battery much gives about 50 - 60 miles range in mixed riding but a lot less (around 25) if you stick it in turbo all the time (ahem).

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Thanks, but if I were to add another bike to my collection at this point, I suspect I'd be forced to live in the shed. 🤣

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 10/09/2026

It reduced my normal commute time by about a third this morning (down to 20 mins from a normal 30 mins) , and with significantly reduced effort. Astonishing. This is the route profile

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Jon Vernon @onlyindevon.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Honestly I'm sure you wouldn't regret it. This one was a bit of a bargain - Cube Hybrid which would have originally retailed at over £2K new which we picked up second hand locally for £750 with only 150 miles of use. It weighs a tonne and looks like a Dutch shopping bike but absolutely rips.

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