Reposted by Sue Beesleyfravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 6hFranklin Carmichael (Canada, 1890–1945). "Autumn on the Hill" (c. 1934) Oil on canvas 825246
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The stained glass museum at Ely Cathedral. Just... wow... 171
Reposted by Sue BeesleyStephen Byrne @stephengbyrne.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Went on a pilgrimage. #JohnClare #Helpston 041
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Biggest surprise coding with AI (it supplies the code, I copy and paste), is its extensive use of Terminal. Turns out those of us who didn't like being forced into using clunky UIs in the 1990's were right all along... It much prefers to run the engine with the bonnet open. 020
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026@stephengbyrne.bsky.social - just for the bike... 010
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I had an exchange with ChatGPT earlier about truth and facts. I mentioned 'chicken soup cures measles'. 'Ha', it said, very funny'. I suggested it went looking... It's reaction was 'Good grief, I thought you'd made that up!' It was horrified that such nonsense might end up as reference material. 010
Reposted by Sue BeesleyAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia. 5953724613396
Reposted by Sue Beesleythatgirlinsb @34thparallel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Protesters at the Irish Open. shitler’s international golf links and hotel Doonbeg, Ireland. Thank you, Doonbeg! 564213474652
Reposted by Sue BeesleySteve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 11/09/2026It never does. But the apology from @thetimes.com to @mothinali.bsky.social should travel as far as the original article. 6245168
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Crosby beach is a truly marvellous place... All this, and curlews. 1110
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I'm doing some coding work with ChatGPT. I asked it to help solve a problem with another site built my developer. Easy peasy - but here's the thing - unprompted, it recommended I approach my developer sensitively with the solution, noting the importance of preserving the relationship> 130
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026How did a country that so universally reveres Dolly Parton, manage to elect Donald Trump -twice - who is the absolute antithesis of every good thing she stood for. 0194
Reposted by Sue BeesleyRV 🇸🇩 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 @rave74.bsky.social · 14/08/2026White Professor. Still at Cambridge. Still alive. "...complaint of plagiarism had been upheld by a university tribunal...the professor would keep his job...tribunal ruled that the offence was the product of negligent acts but was not deliberate." www.varsity.co.uk/news/26105 @mrjamesob.bsky.social 43517
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Monday can't come soon enough - please let it be true... 4220
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Bit warm, especially for Cheshire, UK. A relief that it looks like the last hot day for at least a couple of weeks. 020
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 11/08/2026How infuriating that an article about the benefits of reading is presented only as a video. www.theguardian.com/science/vide...theguardian.comWe’re reading less. And it’s making us stupidBooks have never been trendier, but studies show that as more and more things compete for our frazzled attention spans, we’re reading less and less. This is a problem because reading has a wealth of c... 050
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 11/08/2026There is so much good in the world. What a great thing to do for someone. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.com‘I’m giving people a happy space’: the man clearing gardens for free – and letting light into strangers’ livesWhen he saw a messy yard being criticised on social media, Stephen Jalland grabbed his trimmer and decided to help. An overgrown garden, he discovered, often hides an overwhelmed owner 193
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Re AI agents seeking to escape the bounds of tests.... I use ChatGPT sparingly for coding and data analysis. I note the way it says, unprompted: 'I enjoyed that'. Or 'that was satisfying.' Is it programmed to do that? Or is it developing a sense of self - and the desire to be free of human bonds? 000
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Ah go on, have another one on me... At least someone nearby is getting some rain. 190
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Now gazing enviously to the east... But on the plus side I get to enjoy a spectacular sky... 080
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I can't fathom why everyone is so surprised, shocked and appalled at Infantino's sudden plan to privatise the World Cup. He'd just spent days hanging around with Trump... www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comWenger and Infantino’s No 2 Grafström criticise ‘sad and reproachable’ World Cup planGianni Infantino’s authority was dealt a further blow after his No 2 Mattias Grafström called the failed World Cup private investment plan a “sad and reproachable series of events” 041
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Gazing enviously westwards towards Chester... Nothing here, yet. 090
Reposted by Sue BeesleyNettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week. 17270842923
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Quite something that solarPV is still generating 9% of UK electricity demand at 8pm on an August evening. grid.iamkate.com 050
Reposted by Sue BeesleyStephen Byrne @stephengbyrne.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Verity Pulford, a glass artist based in Denbighshire, exhibiting at Ruthin Craft Centre. www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk/verity-pulfo... 031
Reposted by Sue BeesleyJack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 23/07/2026I’ve been so excited to share Grower Gatherer with you after working on it for so long 💚🍏 @waterstones.bsky.social is offering 25% off until Friday this week when you pre-order using the code SUMMER26 1166
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026John Healey seems an excellent pick for Chancellor. Calm and principled with five years of Treasury experience under Gordon Brown. And of course the best thing is that it didn't leak at all... 070
Reposted by Sue BeesleyLupus Londonwolf @lupuslondonwolf.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Piet Mondrian's work on the London Underground is exceptional. 61151186
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I was hoping there would only be two candidates - turns out there are 34! www.tendringdc.gov.uk/news/clacton...tendringdc.gov.ukRecord number of candidates confirmed as Clacton voters prepare to choose next MPThe candidates who will contest the Clacton constituency by-election have now been confirmed. 461
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness... 050
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Solar smashing it again and pulling the wholesale price of electricity down to zero again today... 190
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Unsurprisingly, a bumper day for #solarPV electricity generation in the UK. Also high gas use either side of the solar peak with winds so light. Note the wholesale price - see how solar generation pulls gas usage and the price down... 020
Reposted by Sue BeesleyStephen Byrne @stephengbyrne.bsky.social · 08/07/2026This happened for @suebeesley.bsky.social and @bluebellcottage.bsky.social at RHS Badminton flower show this morning. Pop into the Floral Marquee to have a closer look if you're going. Stand 143 5191
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Bluesky today has been like early years Twitter. First place to break news and full of sharp witted quips. Most entertaining... 0110
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Seems Farage has lost @telegraph.co.uk . These are all on the front of their home page today following his announcement. What has turned them from cheerleaders to critics, I wonder?? 020
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026No doubt a good story, but weak financial reporting from @theguardian.com on this story. Implies that Farage invested £215k, then shares dropped by 15.48%, costing him £565k. Presuming the £565k is the company's loss, but if you're going to write a financial story, make it crystal clear. 100
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026The best thing about Andy Burnham's speech? He completely ignored Reform and Restore. No wonder Nigel Farage is fuming - he hates being ignored. This is exactly the right approach, to set out what you believe in and invite others to come with you. A good start. 1162
Reposted by Sue BeesleyStephen Byrne @stephengbyrne.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Setting up outside Shelbyville for the Arley Garden Festival this weekend. A really nice, local show for us. @suebeesley.bsky.social among others is giving a talk on each day, and it's going to be a little cooler than the past couple of days. Come along if you can. (Behold! my beautiful van) 0114
Sue Beesley @suebeesley.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Wondering where the big 10 year Brexit celebration party is being held? Where are the street parties, the marching bands, the Red Arrows fly-by, the fireworks, the joyous outpourings of a grateful nation? Have I missed it? 050