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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 29m

The Hornet (599 in US) has a name that goes back to 1998 when it was a 600cc middleweight. It has been revived as a middleweight more recently with a 750cc motor as the CB750 (there's also a 1000cc Hornet). #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #honda #hornet #cb750

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 5h

I was saying just this 10 years ago. The attitude was generally that British workers could do all the jobs but that immigrants were taking them instead - despite me pointing out that British workers didn't want to and wouldn't do those jobs.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 6h

AI slop picture though. There are a couple of pods in Ulm only and they look more like coffins - but there is a lot of additional support from the city.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 19h

Personally, no. It's always a pain that there aren't enough hours in the day to finish things off. I've always found the transition between sleep and wake, and wake and sleep difficult.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 23h

I would definitely prefer it if men were held accountable for their behaviour.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Who doesn't like a Speed Triple? The Speed Triple R 1050 was one model in a long line of 'hooligan' bikes that rode the popularity wave of naked bikes. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #triumph #speedtriple #speedtripler1050

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Don't be deceived. I've encountered the 'Frank' types and they are not the nicest of people despite how they come across.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Bless him, he's getting old and confused. Think he meant USA - they start with the same letter so easy for him to confuse them.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Wales is excellent. If you like mountainous country, heritage steam trains, and castles then it's a must visit.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

A bit of self-promotion now. This is my Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition at Rykas. Enjoy. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #triumph #daytona #daytona765moto2 #daytona765moto2limitededition

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Would have been good to have some 10cc, Sailor, and Foxx... but I guess there were well over a hundred singles to choose from in 1976.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The Walker Brothers from 1975 though.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The volume is too small to make any difference in the US - but it is a way to divert money to Russia, so they can continue the war in Ukraine, which will tie up funds in Europe and affect the economy there.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

By the way, this isn't the first time this tanker has transported Russian diesel to the US. There are a lot of ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil in an attempt to hide the origin.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Obviously, this has been planned to try to bolster his support for the mid-terms and was announced today because the ship is arriving tomorrow so it looks more pro-active and closer to November - also most people don't have a clue about how large something is in comparison to what is usual.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Indeed. It also has still got the kick-start which was removed in 1981. The one I posted doesn't but has a rear drum (like the LTD ones did).

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I think that one is a later model (78 on) due to the rear disc brake?

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

You forgot 'give the people in power supporting it a bung'.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Bill Gate's mother wasn't on the board of IBM, however she was on the board of a bank and also the United Way which is where she encountered John Opel and pushed Bill Gate's company. So still had money and influence.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I believe it was commented on risibly at the time it was first show.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Since people love classic motorcycles, here's another from the 70's. The Kawasaki Z650 (KZ650 in USA) debuted in 1976 at the London Motorcycle Show. Its engine was based on the Z1's. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #kawasaki #z650

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Not interested in knowing anything about her. Am very interested in making sure rapists are being convicted and punished.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Just do what you feel you need to. We'll all be here still. 🙂

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Yes. I forgot that the Scrambler didn't get the disc brake in 1970.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Thanks - thought it might have been a K1. The Scrambler version of the 450 was quite gorgeous.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Let's mark the start of the weekend with a lovely little classic. The Honda 450. Not sure if this is a K1 or a bit of a mix - but it looks lovely in that blue. #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #honda #honda450

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We've only established that you are offensive and make false statements.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

They use currency. That can be whatever is accepted by whoever is receiving it. I'm sure you're aware that typically it is the coins and bank notes issued by the UK central bank. The bank notes MUST be accepted in payment of a debt in England and Wales, but in Scotland and NI it is only the coins.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

However, it is the UK's central bank that issues the bank notes that were referenced in the original post. No bank notes are legal tender in Scotland or Northern Ireland. I don't need to do my research as I did that back in 2009 when things changed last.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Indeed - no bank notes are legal tender in Scotland. Even the Scottish ones. 🙂

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

British (as you well know) refers to the people of the United Kingdom (a country) as a collective. However, Cornwall isn't a country but someone can still describe themselves as Cornish. Your QED was misplaced. Don't be a troll.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I posted a ZZR1400 a while back, but this one is special... it's the 'Fuck It Edition'. It's true, the badge to the left of the 'ZZR' says so. 🙂 #motosky #motorcycle #bikersky #motorbike #kawasaki #zzr1400

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Tell me you haven't followed the thread without telling me. Using misinformation to pursue an agenda is just what Reform do.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

At least they put people before profit. 🙂 Bank of Dave 2? Oh, that's taken also. 🙂

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The very article you referenced states 'The distinction between legal tender and legal currency is clarified as follows by Wikipedia...' and uses it as their justification. I take it you now consider that the article you referenced is laughable. Seriously - READ things before posting.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

There were mixed opinions on both sides and there were a lot of issues with it - such as the number of MPs. However, it wasn't forced on anyone and Scottish people (such as James Douglas) did pass it - though you could accuse them of corruption. Scotland shares the responsibility.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Did you not read my other reply? Looks like you're being deliberately deceptive here. I have been polite, but your attitude is not polite. Typical right-wing attitudes again.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Currency can be anything that someone accepts (coins, notes, cows) - there is no 'legal' about it and Wikipedia have since removed the 'legal currency' entries as not being valid and redirected them to 'legal tender'.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

There has been legislation since that document was published in 2008 - such as the Banking Act 2009 and associated regulations.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Unification wasn't colonialism - it was a decision by both Scottish and English parliaments.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

That's a completely different point - and a potentially valid one. It was founded before unification but was privately owned until 1946 so it was the institution's call on its name. Attlee should probably have changed its name at the same time. It could be the Bank of Fred for all I care. 🙂

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

However, it is still the central bank of the UK. That's what matters, not the name of the institution - it could be called the Bank of Fred and still be the central bank of the UK. If you're objecting to the institution's historical name then that's something else unrelated to bank notes.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I find it difficult to remember what I did yesterday! Must be an age thing. 😂

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Your what? Sorry, I'm not on X, didn't see it. Promissory notes aren't 'legal' currency, they are just currency. The phrase 'legal currency' is the same as 'legal tender'. The Scottish/NI notes are authorised by HM Treasury rather than the Law. Happy to help.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Tweet? We're not on X. 🙂 Your post said they were classed as legitimate legal currency - they are not.

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Laurence Mee (Wyrm) @wyrmuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Even from 50 years ago! Sounds like a TR6R (also known as the TR6S/R and Tiger from 1969 - naming was a bit of a mess) if it had low-lever exhausts.

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