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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 16h

Went to "Diggerland" yesterday. It was, interesting.

Aerial view of Diggerland from one of the rides.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We have more pressing concerns than rogue AI models round these parts.

Sign that says "Please keep the chain looped over the gate at all times. The cows can pen the gate by pushing the handle!"

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's a tin of paint, not the crown jewels. No doubt I'll also get an email when it's out for delivery and another when it has been delivered and I'm holding it in hands. Then another asking me to rate the delivery.

Screenshot of email that says: "Hi Thomas, let the tracking begin! Follow progress in real time."

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Is there a name for plastics that aren't quite single use but break after a few uses, like many kids toys or these Kleeneze washing pegs?

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Amazing views on my run near Wincanton and Castle Cary today. Glastonbury Tor in one direction, Bulbarrow in another, the edge of Salisbury Plain in another.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

It feels like my local train service is on its last legs (or wheels). Terminated midway through its journey this morning due to "dangerous overcrowding" because the train company could only muster 3 carriages instead of the usual 8. On my return, the air con is broken - it's 33C today.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

This advert on my train highlights the lack of investment in our railways. The train I'm on was introduced on this line in 1993...

Trainline advert on board a train that says "Smooth ticketing since before this train was born. Trainline, est. 1997.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Exeter is such a nice place to visit. Thriving high street, quirky shops and cafes, the cathedral, great quayside area, random chapels and old buildings amongst modern architecture... and loads of people riding cargo bikes.

Portrait on the wall in Exeter, Devon engraved by street artist Alexandre Farto known as Vhils.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Another training run with sign spotting for @showmeasign.online in the bag. Bit wet.

Blurred image of an old sign for Yeovil.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

This is a good indication of how much money councils could be donating to community projects that actually increase footfall rather than offering free parking days. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Hereford car parks took £5,500 on day of free parking - BBC News

People had been invited to park for free in Hereford as part of a promotion.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

@carlafrancome.bsky.social Went to a card-only pub today and they had a beer on called "Cash is King"...

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The National Cycle/Boating Network Route 26 this morning.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Sherborne to Shaftesbury (16 miles) tomorrow by train+bus for me and my 6-year-old is £17.40 (one-way) or £18.30 (return). Think i'll be staying at home.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I enjoyed putting this together. Geoinformatics is a fast-growing area of research and has some amazing applications. insights.taylorandfrancis.com/research-imp...

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How researchers use big earth data to solve Earth's big issues

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Took a day off to make about 45 pints of cider.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Picking up some apples for cider making next week.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We love a Finca when we come to Yeovil.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Cake and beer help take the edge off talking about the climate emergency.

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Thought I'd take the kids on the "Polar Express" this year on the local heritage railway (a one-hour trip). 2 adults and 2 kids = £200. Glad I hadn't mentioned it to them before I checked.

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a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard

ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard

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Tom Hallett @thomashallett.bsky.social · 12/01/2024

#Sherborne Abbey on a very clear evening this week.

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