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A wanderer in space and time

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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 04/10/2026
The early performances of the Rocky Horror Picture Show were a tad restrained for Richard's tastes, so he tried to spice it up with an impromtu rendition of "the Funky Gibbon". #GirlsOwnCC
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 25/09/2026
I present to you Grace, a former feline in residence, a.k.a "the Archduchess" who looks rather like on of @legalclaret.bsky.social 's cats. Grace's predecessor, Mallory, looked rather like their other cat but I can't find a pic of them. I always get the feels when they post a picture of their two
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 20/09/2026
FFS! I was only looking at it last week. Here is a "before" picture
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 12/09/2026
As a surprise to absolutely no-one it seems there are only far right nut-job crypto-bros who for some reason what to give money to the party of rentaGobshites.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 09/09/2026
Last night Ryanair sent me a voucher for £3.50 so I could get a meal and/or drink" once the plane was delayed for a few hours. Here are a selection of the menus from air side catering establishments. As a diabetic my chances of getting anything safe to eat covered by that voucher were non-existent.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 09/09/2026
I am going to make Ryanair pay for this!
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 08/09/2026
Just look at the state of this. The sole communication from Ryanair
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 08/09/2026
Uh oh. Ryanair have changed from moving the departure time goalposts and labelling my flight as "delayed" to this. This does not look auspicious.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 07/09/2026
I have visited the King's Road (Dark Hedges), although the chances of getting an atmospheric shot were non-existent with 2 coach parties there at the same time.
The interlaces trees of Dark Hedges, including a large number of tourists.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 07/09/2026
Today I have mostly been looking at hexagonal rocks, and the views out of a coach window on the way there.
Hexagonal rocks forming a footpath.Pillars of hexagonal rocks The signs for the Giants Causeway The Giants Causeway with people clambering over the rocks.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/09/2026
I have now made it as far as Belfast city centre and have found nourishment.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 03/09/2026
I've given in & bought a ticket for Coyote v Acme at my local cinema. On the seating chart it looked mostly full already, but on arrival I am the only customer, and most of the seats are in this condition with "out of order" labels. I am wondering how they can justify £9.95 for a matinee screening.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 01/09/2026
The Blackpool illuminations are also stunning this year. #VisitBritain
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 01/09/2026
As if by magic, this appeared in my phone's notifications overnight. Do not want. It does this on every update - install unknown & unwanted apps that start butting in and have to be found & deleted with extreme prejudice.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 31/08/2026
That's not quite how it works at this one. They have a "premium" membership tier that reserves access the gym between 2 and 8pm. I have the "basic" membership . This is what their occupancy looks like on a normal Monday, which is fairly typical. I'm usually in the 7am or just after 9am crowd.
A bar chart from Google showing gym popularity by hour. It's based on the number of Android devices they detect there.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 28/08/2026
Yes, that would rather explain what's going on outdoors.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 27/08/2026
Phew!
Inside the misguided bus
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 27/08/2026
A Eurostar diabetic meal
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 27/08/2026
Another good thing - I've managed to ram all the coffee into my backpack, so no need for a second bag. In a bit I have a VR experience booked, and then it will be time to start the long trek home. Here are some more bits of Lille.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 23/08/2026
"I remain unconvinced George that these public beer fountains are that good an idea." #GirlsOwnCC
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 22/08/2026
One of my pet peeves is pavement parkers. One of the houses nearby keeps doing this, despite being in a quiet dead end road with plenty of driveway space and no parking issues. This was earlier. This selfish household really pisses me off as they do this most days.
Silver Audi parked entirely on a pavement in a quiet, uncrowded street
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 21/08/2026
Before McDonalds arrived on our shores, the UK had Wimpys named after that character....
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 20/08/2026
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 17/08/2026
Without downloading any new pictures, where are you at mentally?
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 17/08/2026
Still broken ....
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 17/08/2026
My weather app appears a tad confused.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 14/08/2026
Mist wants to know why breakfast was late.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 13/08/2026
The Torygraph is doing it's degress v salaries things again as it is A-Level day. On A-Level day *mumble* years ago I did not give a fig about job prospects, I was just delighted to have made my offer and be going to my 1st choice. My degree didn't turn out as planned, but the salary worked out OK
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 13/08/2026
Edina & Patsy are unamused
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 09/08/2026
"But Papa, if you allow me to go to medical school I can cure little Cosette of the sleeping sickness. I can even deal with all those mysterious illnesses that keep befalling the maids for 5-6 months where you send them to the countryside to recover." #GirlsOwnCC
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 09/08/2026
No, he's not dead. Just very, very full of chicken and in need of sleeping it all off.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
I am now officially "rolling home". Well it would have been rude not to, and Kings Cross Waitrose had them in the chiller cabinet... And as far as DWCon is concerned I AM the Duchess of Tanqueray, as enobled by the Low King herself.
A can of Tanqueray G&T
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
Why does that building have a tower and walkway around it?
A building near Kings Cross station with a tower and walkway around it.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
So now we wait....
The clocktower at King's Cross station
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
My Chunnel supplies await! Too
A paper cup, small bottle of red wine & a small can of beer
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
And because I am now safely in Belgium, have a look at some Excellent Belgian trolling seen on the walking tour of Amsterdam.
The shop front for "Mannekenpis" "Verse Vlaamse Friet" or " Fresh Flemish Fries"
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
This is what Plus seats look like. Opposite them in the carriages are single seats (I am in one). They are comfy & wide. I opt for plus whenever the upgrade is not too expensive. You also get a light meal and some drinks included when the serving staff are on board; that's after we leave NL.
A group of 4 empty Eurostar Plus seats around a table.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
And the Dutch train system tells you where to stand.
Dutch rail notice board on platform
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
The whole city is covered in them. Some are very faded suggesting they have been there for years. I am unclear how many have been added specifically for Pride, and how many are here all year round. Here's the Central station....
The front of Amsterdam Centraal, flying the progress pride flag.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
I also managed to rock up in Amsterdam at the start of Pride week, which was a surprise to me as in the UK that's usually in June.
Eurostar signage saying Happy World Pride, Amsterdam.The giant Pride schedule outside Amsterdam CentraalRiverboat with Pride decorations and flagView from a river tour boat showing a banner across a bridge saying "Happy Pride".
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
And here is my ticket
A ticket, labelled "boarding pass"
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
Waiting for the show....
Inside the "This is Holland"waiting area. There is a lifesize white plastic cow wearing a 'this is holland' tabard, surrounded by giant yellow clogs on some "AstroTurf" next to a sign saying "entrance". 

I am unentranced.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
But have taken the free ferry to see my final attraction of the trip....
A view of the free ferry across the river by the central station.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
Not all that impressed by the budget accommodation options.
The gun deck of a 17th century ship, with added hammocks strung near the guns
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 06/08/2026
Today I am at the National Maritime museum.
An old wooden ship, the Amsterdam, by the jetty.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 05/08/2026
And I almost forgot very annoyed swan, who is spectacular.
A rather dramatic picture of a swan, in flight, who appears to be honking at something or someone.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 05/08/2026
They also have some model ships, which @dreadships.bsky.social might enjoy. And lots of ship portraits.
A large model ship.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 05/08/2026
But my favourite is the woman with all the weaponry, in a gallery full of portraits of very military men. She wins!
A woman looking hard as nails holding assorted weaponry from the 16th or 17th century.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 05/08/2026
Man named after @garius.bsky.social 's cat.
Portrait of the emperor Napoleon. He is dressed in formal robes and carrying a spear shaft topped by an eagle.
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Uitlander @uitlander.co.uk · 05/08/2026
As was this gent, who I found quite striking.
Portrait of a 16th century young man dressed in grey. Very strong contrast in the lighting shows his facial features very clearly.
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