John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026We (Scottish uni) had a mix of module fairs and numbered sign-up sheets. I made a big mistake in each of my first two years and the philosophy department allowed me to switch into their modules halfway through term one. 010
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 13/07/2025By the way www.waterfordcastleresort.com/dining/after... does a good afternoon tea on an island in Waterford harbour, vegan/veggie friendly on requestwaterfordcastleresort.comWaterford Castle Afternoon Tea: A Royal ExperienceAfternoon tea at Waterford Castle is a truly unforgettable experience. Sample a selection of delicious sandwiches, pastries, and cakes, all served with your... 040
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Loads of interesting villages and towns inland too. The border between Cos. Waterford and Tipperary has great walking (Comeragh Mountains especially), and there is also a cycleway across Waterford. 100
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 13/07/2025With Dungarvan, west Co. Waterford as a (foodie) base, the coast either side - towards Waterford or Youghal - is full of hidden coves, evidence of trading and mining, a small Gaeltacht with lots of great beaches on the Ring (An Rinn) peninsula. 130
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 01/07/2025justaqrcode.com seems legit - no ads, no trackers, inspectable source code.justaqrcode.comJust a QR Code 010
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 12/05/2025It is on bsky now! (Apologies for the necro but LMD in English just found and liked my post...) @lmdiplo.bsky.socialbsky.app 010
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Le Monde Diplomatique (mondediplo.com) has an English edition and publishes slow news (monthly) from a left internationalist perspective.mondediplo.comLe Monde diplomatique English edition 120
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 21/04/2024Final e-series start cheap (c. £20 for the E500) - they're tiny, have plenty of different size tips, and decent cables. They also sound good, at least to me. 010
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 12/02/2024Oh yeah, it's definitely a mess. But so was Ireland in the eighties... 010
John Manton @urardi.bsky.social · 12/02/2024I remember it being a big deal when it came out. iPlayer has a massive 'Scotland' badge in the corner, so maybe they taped it off a Scottish telly? 100