Reposted by ThomasAnna F. Walker @spyglassart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026When Shel Silverstein predicted AI 839995
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I found this is an Irish poetry collection for young people. First published in 1975. This is the 2000 edition. A lovely piece of verse I can relate to. Great to see the kids getting enticed into drinking culture... 010
Reposted by ThomasThea O'Ryan Files @theaoryanfiles.bsky.social · 01/08/2026And then they throw in some Celtic languages and yoink bits of languages from around the world along the way. The result: a language where there are usually about 10 different ways to say something, but when it comes to writing, you sit at your desk for 20 minutes trying to think of one 🤣 #amwriting 1534258807
Reposted by ThomasTrades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 30/07/2026AI company Anthropic secretly bought millions of rare and out-of-print books to train its Claude AI model. They used a hydraulic-powered cutting machine to remove the pages for scanning before destruction. 711840707
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026My lady has joined me. Persuaded her to try a fruity one. Quite a feat given her dislike of beer. House blonde for me. 030
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Local brew. Bitter and spicy. I took a tour of this brewery 21 years ago when I was last in Brughes. 030
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026As part of my miminally researched beer tour of Brughes I hoped to visit De Garre to try their house trippel which comes with free cheese, apparently. Unfortunately the owner has gone on holiday... 030
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 29/07/2026A pit stop in Paris to visit Notre Dame back on her feet after restoration and another very fast train to Brussela we are now in Brughes. The beer selection is myriad, so opted for a classic. 070
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 27/07/2026After a slow (relatively) wind along the south coast of France we're now leaving Marseille heading north and it's time to open the taps and see what this TGV baby can do... 000
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Climbing the hill in Nice. Motivational signage in use. 020
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Another pit stop. Have to stay hydrated. Local micro brewery bar. Selection of easy going blondes with the mandatory brassée available. 120
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Some holiday reading. I hope the new Bond movies stay gritty. Bond's world is a dark place as Fleming portrays it in the novels. 000
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Goose Island still stands up well to all the IPAs that have followed it. On draught in the south of France. 050
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 23/07/2026How does this queuing thing work at Wetherspoon? It throws me every time. And it only seems to happen at a 'Spoons. Is it imported from English pub culture? It's not right. A patron should step up to the bar and let nature take its course. 100
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Old man pint. My brother's dog, Old Man Frank, in the background. 010
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Found one use for my surfeit of plums.Have a few others in mind. Jam, obviously. And just straight of the tree and in my belly. 010
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Harley's ready for the sun. A Goldie has to stay cool somehow. 010
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I've found my winner in the Italian lager niche. Offers more body and flavour than the others. Still on the easy going, light end of things but perfect for this sunny afternoon. 100
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Plums are coming along nicely. Blueberries not so much but hopefully with some more sun things will improve. 010
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Sinking a few beers with @stephenclinch.bsky.social in the Porterhouse while he's back in the country for a few weeks for tax purposes. 030
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Popped into Wetherspoons Swords. Great beer and a guy in full on Rab C Nesbitt wife beater. This place never disappoints. 131
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Irish weather is always strange. The UK and continental Europe must be set on fire for us to enjoy a balmy summer's evening. 100
Reposted by ThomasOmg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue 5783269214042
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/12/2025What does it say about me that I couldn't be happier with my Christmas gifts and that those gifts were primarily quality knitwear and Scotch whisky? 130
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2025My dog has a drink problem. (In truth she just wants the ice from the glass) 030
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Nice dram for a quiet evening. Spicey cask strength. Needs a drop of water. 020
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Who had €4.95 in the price of a pint of Guinness lottery at 'Spoons? 000
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 23/11/2025New cuteness level unlocked. I present to you Apollo, my friend's Bernese mountain dog/golden retriever mix puppy. He'll definitely grow into that name. 1978032
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 22/11/2025These 660ml bottles are quite satisfying. Big draft from the glass and then top that bad boy right back up again. 1141
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Seems there are some benefits to being up early for a my son's hurling match. 020
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Turns out 'rouge' means cherries in Kwak speak. I anticipated a darker malt version of their classic. Not complaining. Bit at 8% abv it needs some respect. 000
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Kwak's work around for the elimination of their wooden trug. Can't say I saw too many half litre capacity trugs, though. 000
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Beer brewed in Laois. My first, I think. Haven't spared the hops. Plenty bitter and fruity. 010
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 21/07/2025I only met him once many, many years ago but I have a distinct memory of his quiet nature as he showed us around the Franciscan Well brewery. His accent also. Classical lyrical Cork. Sad to hear of his death. 000
Thomas @thomasprior.bsky.social · 13/07/2025In my home town for a few days. Eventually tracked down this elusive brew. Perfect in the Surrey sun. 010
