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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dogs that look like pop stars...an occasional series... Sorrel Phil Oakey

michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I inherited a long slim bed alongside a decked area for seating, so planted up some Verbena Bonariensis which have been flowering for 3 months now and still going strong. It also attracted a group of Painted Lady butterflies which is a first...

Purple flowers of Verbena growing between a fence and table and chairs

Painted Lady butterfly gathering nectar from a Verbena flowerhead

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Goose Green parade in East Dulwich, a former Papa John's Pizza was replaced by Banook Bagels, upon removing the PJP signage, it revealed the signage of the original drapers M & M Boyes dating back to the late C19th, which they decided to keep. A nice touch in an over-commercialised world! 🥯🥯🥯

View of the front elevation of Banook Bagels shop with people sat at tables outside under a yellow and white striped awning.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Fascinating. When Peckham Rye Park was redesigned/landscaped, they managed to bring part of the lost River Peck back up to the surface to form a tiny stream and water features...

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's a straight copy of a similar stunt in DC on Independence Day, even their names are similar... ''Around 400 masked members of Patriot Front marched near Capitol Hill and Union Station on Independence Day 2026, chanting Reclaim America"

A viral photograph from July 4, 2026, showing a lone Black woman sitting calmly on a Washington, D.C., Metro train surrounded by masked members of the neo-fascist group Patriot Front.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

There was a time when the BBC's political editor wouldn't run a story unless corroborated with facts. Enter Chris Mason...

Screenshot of Chris Mason's report from Reform UK conference stating that Farage's speech was delayed by counter terrorism, only for West Midlands police to subsequently deny this.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Plum Crumble Update: Oozetastic... 😋

Plum Crumble in a pie dish resting on a gas hob after being cooked

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I feel a Plum Crumble coming on... 😋

Pan containing chopped plums and sugar sitting on a gas hob

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What's The Story? Neighbour's Morning Glory peeking thru the fence (ooerrrr)... #GardenersWorld #PlantsForFree

Deep pink flowers of the Morning Glory plant growing through a slatted fence panel.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' An elegant plant that looks at its best in a semi-shady part of the garden... #GardenersWorld

White flower of Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' standing out in a shady corner of the garden

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I'll get back to you when I've recovered from the 'Amorim @ Grimsby' flashbacks he induced when he got out his tactics board on a recent @stretfordpaddck.bsky.social podcast... 🙃

Screenshot of Carl Anka and his tactics board

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Allium 'Millennium' just coming into full bloom and proving popular with the 🐝🐝🐝 ... #GardenersWorld

Pink flowers of the Allium 'Millennium' plant

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Cardoon 'Artichoke Thistle', Peckham Rye Park... #GardenersWorld

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Trying to find a '70's porn star' house I saw online the other week, and chanced upon this, definite art installation vibes going on here, I'm calling it ''(Un)Known Sensibilities of the Tortured Soul''...

Courtyard garden with solitary shed, chair, and small group of plant pots

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Another plant thriving in this long hot summer. Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum' aka 'Black Eyed Susan'... #GardenersWorld

Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum' aka 'Black Eyed Susan'.

Flowers have yellow petals emanating from a dark brown central cone.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Best display ever, over 40 flower stems 😍 Agapanthus 'Lily of the Nile' thriving in dappled sunlight... #GardenersWorld

Blue flowered Agapanthus 'Lily of the Nile' plant

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Ah, that well known patriot Stephen Daisley...

Spectator article written by Stephen Daisley, titled ''Britain should just join the United States''

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Nunhead Cemetry, one of London's 'Magnificent Seven' cemetries (Highgate being the best known). View from The Avenue from the North Gate towards the Anglican Chapel...

View from The Avenue from the North Gate towards the Anglican Chapel.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Gooseberry Fools Are Go!... 😋

3 Gooseberry Fool desserts in glass ramekins sitting on a bamboo kitchen worktop.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Best thing about Heron House is the view across to the Town Hall. And with it's neo-Gothic oversized clock tower, MPs should feel at home...

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Michelangelo? Leonardo? More like Bad Ronaldo...

Infamous bronze sculpture of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

When I worked in Hong Kong in the mid-90s, Macau (then a Portuguese colony) was a popular weekend getaway because of it's relaxed rules on 'nightlife entertainment', esp casinos. But the most important thing was that you could buy Pastels de Nata ! 😋

Group of 4 Pastels de Nata (Portuguese egg custard tart) resting on a wooden platter.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Hydrangea paniculata - 'vanille fraise' This is a French variety, whereby the flowers start off a creamy white colour and then turn pink late Summer. #GardenersWorld

Hydrangea paniculata - 'vanille fraise' starting to flower

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

First saw a Canna in flower on holiday a few years ago in the south of France where they thrive, and decided I had to get one. Loves plenty of water as well as the hot and humid temps we've been having... #GardenersWorld

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Manchester has a Downing Street, admittedly not as salubrious as London's, but squint your eyes and you're instantly transported to a tree-lined Paris boulevard! Also handily placed for the Gay Village, so that should keep any sexually repressed Ulster Unionist politicians happy! ...

Screenshot of Downing Street in Manchester showing graffiti covered industrial units alongside the dual carriageway with trees in the distance.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It's Gooseberry season ! 😋

Pan containing Gooseberries resting on a gas hob

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The original fast food on the go ! 🍌 Can we see this please British supermarkets...

Bananas sold in South Korea that are graded from 'Green' to 'Ripe' so that they don't all ripen at the same time.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Some plants thrive in the heat, Salvia farinacea (Mealy Sage) being one... #GardenersWorld

Salvia farinacea in bloom with purple flowers

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Four Seasons Total Landscaping innit...

Republican/Trump henchman Rudi Giuliani giving a speech to press outside a lock-up unit owned by Four Seasons Total Landscaping

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

One of my faves, local park always puts on a good display...

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

John Stones didn't get the ''look mean and moody'' message... #England #WorldCup

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Heron @ Peckham Rye Park pond. I like the 'impressionistic' loss of detail, zooming in has created...

Heron standing in pond surrounded by trees and shrubs

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hey, don't knock a TDK90 mix tape!... 🕺

Cover of TDK90 cassette tape, listing records circa 1980.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Upon seeing this post yesterday, I thought I would take a slight detour on my way to a local garden centre... 🚴‍♂️+ 📷 = ⛪

Entrance elevation of St Barnabas church, Dulwich

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It reminds me of HDR photos which never fully caught on, and no wonder, you take a photo of a real place and it manages to make it look fake...

HDR photo of a log cabin next to a lake with mountains in the background

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Astrantia 'Roma' Apparently they don't like having their roots disturbed, so it's taken a couple of years for this one to get going after transferring it into this pot... #GardenersWorld

Astranta 'Roma' growing in a terracotta pot

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Seem to be saying this earlier each passing year. Top tip to keep cool(er): If you have sliding sash windows, open them slightly top and bottom of equal distance, say 50mm, and let passive cooling do it's magic. #VictorianAirCon

Diagram showing how passive cooling effect works for sash windows, drawing cooler air in at the bottom and forcing warmer air out at the top.

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michael @parallelmotion.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Digitalis (Foxglove) Purpurea 'Dalmation' thriving in the shady heat. Love how the tip of the flower spike has bent over to perfectly align with the direction of the sun. #GardenersWorld