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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 14h

#FallFriday For those on early release: "They rang and rang but I never went down When people ring I never go down All metal walls now I'm sent down And they're putting me away but I'll be back someday Putting me away but I'll be back someday..." 📸 Tom Sheehan youtu.be/KcXGkseqae4?...

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 29/09/2026

I’m Gail, a one woman (and a feline assistant) business, based in Manchester. I create prints, homewares, T-shirts & cards inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture. Have a look gailmyerscough.co.uk

A grid of twelve illustrations featuring music designs, architecture designs, books, retro abstract designs and swimmers. Bold and colourful.

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ever get the feeling that the BBC cost-cutting is galloping, let alone running, amongst proof readers? From BBC Sport:

BBC Cricket reporting on Kent County Cricket and their promotion to County Division One leaves something to be desired in the proof reading department.

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Old British Telly @oldbritishtelly.co.uk · 27/09/2026

[1963] Snow – Hypnotic British Transport Film showing the efforts of railway workmen to keep trains running in hazardous snowy conditions.

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#FallFriday Never-ending summer ending. Time to change attire. "Get me a nice woolly polo neck With a red cardigan from Next Ideal summer wear..." youtu.be/_Pq8mMp74Q0?...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nice day out at the seaside (Teignmouth & Dawlish) today. One of us looks lovely, the other is modeling that 'What Tintin Did Next...' look. (If, of course, Tintin was a real boy and dyed what was left of his hair Middle Aged Grey to avoid recognition...🙄)

A bemused but beautiful lady poses with a pint at Teignmouth in Devon on a sunny day

An elderly man desperately holds on to what's left of his hair/dignity on a nice, sunny day.

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Not a vision these London passengers have often viewed from their train window... Dawlish to Plymouth journey. Is nice 🙂

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Mrs S got one of those 'Memories' thingies popping up on her phone yesterday, a picture she didn't know she had. I miss Dee Dee 😕

A very pretty Tuxedo cat sweetly leans her head on the shoulder of her unappreciative human, the idiot.

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

TV Smith and The Bored Teenagers were good fun as a part of the continuing 50 Years Of Punk celebration going on at the 100 Club tonight. Good to say hello to Tim, Gaye and plenty of other old punk friends tonight 🙂

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#FallFriday A day off of home improvement shows ahead. "It's a weird new language innit?" "It's it's the hooms" "It's the hoom" "The hooms that took over from the hooms..." (Top riff-manship on this, btw 👏) youtu.be/oOVgsCuNQr4?...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Since when did it become acceptable for grown men to end a business conversation by saying: "Bye-b-bye-b-b-b-bye-bye" 🤔 Thinking about it, maybe it was Joe Strummer who started it by waving/saying it to his boss in 'The Magnificent Seven'? Answered my own question...🙄

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Next! Weekend Update Sketch

ALT: Next! Weekend Update Sketch

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

An old fella gave a great speech at our Conference this week. After struggling onto the stage, he talked at length, giving me a lot of ideas. He did ramble on: about 15-20 mins over his allotted slot, but was nothing but interesting & got an ovation. Wikied the old guy. He's 4yrs younger than me 😬

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#FallFriday Up early and confused by working on a Friday, which is usually my day off. I'm easily confused, tbf. 🙄 "Wrong place, right time I used to think I could do what I wanted to Right time for me alone I walk the streets of complete full homes..." youtu.be/b2oldN23Ii4?...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#FallFriday Got a conference to attend in London, my home city. "And the boy stopped up at the passion wagon If you don't scratch my nice green Merc We couldn't make out whether he was from a suburb or, uh, Manchester And this London visitor had this to say..." youtu.be/vn8Eknu8Bxc?...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Observations From Hols #5 Perusing through Arundel Castle the other week, Mrs S asks: "What is *that*?!" Me: (whispered dramatically loudly to her ear) "Rosebud!"

A tiny, ornately decorated sleigh on display at Arundel Castle from a time when such items were either plentiful or rare. Apologies for not recording either its age nor the frequency of its reproduction...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#FallFriday Weather. We love to talk weather. Don't we?! "Rainmaster in Belgique Rainmaster in Basingstoke's portaphone traffic Maurique assistant crap in hermitage Rainmaster in New York Rainmaster over cool green layered forest Interspersed..." youtu.be/9a1DDVsJSEI?...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Would've liked to be saying 'yes', Chris, but unfortunately it's a pass from me, as me and Mrs S have been out for a liquid lunch. Hope you are well, me old matey!

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#FallFriday Back to London after W. Sussex/Hampshire excursion. Need beer. "It's hard to live in the country In the present state of things Your body gets pulled right back You get a terrible urge to drink..." youtu.be/WACm7qiWpzk?...

Pic of Mark Edward Smith ©️ Matthew R. Lewis, National Portrait Galley. Other National Treasures may be viewed therein, but this one is not at all shabby for starters.

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#whywedontdosefies I could show a long-running series of these 🙄 Actually, the last one is passable

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Bathroom wine, anyone? 🤔 An M&S essential, apparently 🙂

Marks & Spencers in Winchester, displaying rose wine next to a sign that says 'Sweetly Scented Bathroom Essentials'

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Heading back to Chichester from Winchester, we pulled into Havant station. A tall, bright scarlet-haired girl who'd been to a festival, staggered along in clumpy boots, followed by a shitty looking, rat-boy bloke, trying to help her from falling. "Ooh, look!", I said. "Florence & The Latrine!"

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Didn't hippies have a thing about seeding the clouds and why aren't we doing it? 🤔

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#FallFriday Grifter on every media outlet 🤨 "Passable And before the grub comes a moralist Dissonance of infotainment A past gone mad Alive and well, he is on all channels..." youtu.be/Xdkkgw44NPU?...

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Past Gone Mad

YouTube video by The Fall - Topic

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Ive just seen (it says here) 'Internet Personality' Troy Hawke walking along Bexleyheath Broadway in 35°C heat, sporting his usual "distant runner-up in a sad Noel Coward lookalike competition" smoking jacket (see below). Passes the day, I guess.

'Internet Personality' Troy Hawke smiling. Or is it leering? Can't see what he's looking at. If it's a small child, singing, then probably the former. If it's an OAP who has fallen out of their mobility scooter, possibly the latter. Who knows/cares?

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Philo of Alexan @philoof.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Doggie paddle

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#FallFriday Off to a funeral in far off Shrewsbury later today. Dunno why, but Spectre vs. Rector came to mind. "I have saved a thousand souls They cannot even save their own I'm soaked in blood but always good It's like I drunk myself sober I get better as I get older" youtu.be/OAyFntjskoM?...

A pensive-looking/smacked-arse faced Mark E Smith stands between the pillars of a building, all broody in leather jacket and classic Smith scowl.

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Off to see what humorous observations Mr James Acaster has to share with us. Also, to see what fun we can have getting by the closed railway lines between London Bridge & Charing Cross by other means. My crystal ball forsees hot, disappointing tube journeys and being told to 'calm down' by Mrs S 🤨

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Always assumed that butterflies were the same colour on both sides. But this chap, resting on my shop window, has blown my ill-researched theory out of the water!

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I am on the 'like' train. I am on my own, coming home from Greenwich, but every third word in the conversations going on around me is like, 'like'. Like I don't, like, like it. But, like, I have no, like, choice, like. I am grinning like, a like, idiot! 😄 Greenwich was nice, though 🙂

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Mrs S sensibly keeping a firm grip on the handrail, as the sign warns of the consequences of not doing so. Perilous descent proved worth it for the view of part of Kent that still looks relatively green 🙂

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Went to a N.T run estate in Kent with Mrs S earlier. I now know where Spiderman lives. Web + picture with my hand in front of it for scale. I could stick my head in there three times over! 🕷 😯 😲

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

#FallFriday For Mr Infantino: "He's living a dream And he's got no hope It's deja-vu It's clear to you, but it's a stomp Gotta move it Job's gotta do Stomp on it One more job and gone through it, stomp on it And one more line's gonna crack it..." youtu.be/hMz5C_qW1Fc?...

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The Fall - 986 Generator

YouTube video by chriskyle20

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#FallFriday Had Spinal Tap-type visions when I first read that The Fall were about to produce a ballet back in the late 80's. But hearing this on 6Music yesterday morning was a joy. Bopping whilst shaving was inadvisable, mind! 😬 "Jump in! Jump in! Michael! Michael!" youtu.be/jGI3fKFpbsA?...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Couldn't get my head around a recent upswing in caterwauling kids going past my shop in recent months. Hell of a lot of screeching & blubbering without apparent reason. Until now. One kid, strapped into it's pushchair was bawling: "I WANT AN ICE CREAM! I WANT AN ICE CREAM!" Outside the shop...🙄

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

As a veteran of viewing around 45 Superbowls, my TV got switched off the moment the ref's whistle blew for h-t. The Bruce Springsteen SB48 show apart, where he famously did a powerslide on his knees straight into an unfortunate cameraman, these halftime shows are only notable for puke induction 🙄

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#FallFriday Up half the night with cramp. Every night. "Out of the air sometimes in fitful sleep Snap right up, lean out of the bed Pivot your legs, shake your head Take an easy breath..." youtu.be/1EIifVwqQlc?...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Just opened the doors for trade and, as I was doing do, a Red Admiral butterfly fluttered away from the doors and to the large windows, where it would undoubtedly become stuck. So I cupped it in my hands and released it. A guy sitting on the bench outside saw this: "Well done! Jesus loves you" Me

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Man's Enthusiastic Grin

ALT: Man's Enthusiastic Grin

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I think that the Housery of Shit is much to the fore, currently.

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Wondered what he was up to?! From creating pop-tastic hits for the likes of Petula Clark, Sasha Distell & Benny Hill to, as seen here, currently site managing redevelopment work at a Premier Inn, is there no end to Tony's talent? 🤔

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Sunday coffee time, 4hrs fitful sleep, bleary-eyed grab at random coffee mug. Could've done worse. Anyway...on with Sunday, all 🙂

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 10/07/2026

I've spent far too long tweaking my website recently. I wanted it to feel more like me. I've added more of the story behind my work, made it easier to browse, and tried to make it a better reflection of what I do. I'd love to hear what you think. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

The homepage of my website featuring two music prints

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Sitting in a very hot front room in Stately Slaughter Manor, I suggested that the reason could be to do with the heat given off by the tv. When asked what my solution to this problem may be, I proffered turning the thing off. "Then what?", she asked. "Erm...parlour games?" 🤔 The look! 😯

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Dr. McCoy: Are You Insane?

ALT: Dr. McCoy: Are You Insane?

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#FallFriday Had to vacate Stately Slaughter Manor for the evening. "Get a hotel today Get a hotel today She says, get a hotel Ne'er do well Get a hotel Get a hotel Before the bike siren calls And the horn siren yells It says, get a hotel..." youtu.be/xkIf3PIWvkk?...

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 02/07/2026

This is Harley. She's never rolled down a hill before, but she's super proud of her first attempt. 13/10 nailed it (TT: jesskoselke)

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

#FallFriday Met Smith's mum once (Bolton Albert Halls, 2.11.07). She was alright 🙂 Never met Paula Yates... "Then I read Paula Yates on Vision mopeds Then I found out we were not going to Italy Later mam said, "Them continentals are little monkeys..." youtu.be/WxT6a0PavTo?...

Mark E Smith meets/terrifies a seasoned Rick Astley fan. We only have this exerpt...

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Just looked up the details of a former contractor for the company: one Richard English. Surely a cousin of (shhhh.... Ricky Spanish?!) 🤔

A 4 frame shot of the 'American Dad' character Roger Smith, an alien being who can become a different character just by putting on a wig, in this case, he becomes 'Ricky Spanish', a particularly evil ne'er do well. In these frames, he variously claims to look as good as Tilda Swinton, kicks an old lady in the stomach, steals a lollipop from a child and looks up a nun's habit. So...a little bit of Ricky Spanish in all of us, I'd suggest. No? Maybe just me then, mwah, haha!

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Shayne Tod Slaughter @shaynetodslaughter.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I've deliberately kept out of this little game...until now. Hydration break...

The late, great Shane McGowan shares a a small vat of vino with the author of the book wot he wrote a Xmas song about, the similarly late and great JP Donleavy

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