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Darren

Darren

@derrwood.bsky.social

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Husband and father first and foremost. Then, science teacher to pay the bills. After that, dog owner, photograph taker, bass guitar player, board game player, kite designer, bicycle rider, Greenbelt Festival volunteer and Brentford FC supporter for fun.

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Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 11d

Is Rachel Reeves right to think smell from woods is bear shit?

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 12d

They're just football fans with legitimate concerns.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 14d

Yes

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 14d

Chop's story is heartbreaking. I'm not American and I don't live in the US but please know there are many of us all around the world who are deeply concerned about what's going on in your beautiful country and, too, wish for an end to these dark days you are going through.

Solidarity.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 20d

I've no regrets leaving. None at all.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 20d

After following a link that took me back to Xitter, I took a moment to have a look around. It's been just over a year since I left and I was appalled at just how much of a cesspit it's become.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 20d

On Any Other Day by The Police.

Hope that's an eclectic enough list for you.

Ok, I'm done. This has been a thing in my head for about an hour and I'm going to stop!! 😁

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 20d

Steppin' Out by Joe Jackson and She's a Maniac by Michael Sembello (I had to look that up)

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 20d

How about the theme tune from 'Only Fools and Horses'?

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 20d

The only one that springs to mind is 'Paranoid' by Black Sabbath. (Is there another Paranoid!!?)

I'll keep thinking.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 24d

The Gamefound Crowdfunder for the latest #Keyforge set is almost done just a few dollars short of the final stretch goal - a deck clone of my son's nationals winning deck that we could mount up and proudly display. Come on, you Keyforgers, one final push, please, to get this campaign over the line.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · 27d

I've not seen a single episode of The Sopranos.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Sep 30

Please support me. You could chuck me some cash or simply share this post far and wide. Thank you.

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Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Sep 18

Of course Israel had nothing to do with it. If they had, Kirk, his whole family and another 35 people nearby would all be dead.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Sep 4

I saw him speak recently and he was, at best, luke warm about it.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Sep 4

By chance, I've just listened to the origin stories episode about this very speech. @dorianlynskey.bsky.social and @iandunt.bsky.social nail the same sentiments completely. Highly recommended.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Aug 13

Increase a band: Electric Heavy Orchestra

Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · Aug 13

Increase a band: The Graphene Roses

Hugh Dingwall @objectivereality.bsky.social · Aug 13

Increase a band: The Incomparable String Band

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Aug 12

What's killing Las Vegas? The News Agents.

That must be one helluva show.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Aug 11

My middle child has autism. Once we'd established that the summer artwork just didn't work for him but that the winter artwork did, it's been a firm favourite for him and the whole family ever since.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Aug 11

I bought my kids up on Smallworld, too, and it remains a family favourite. Such an excellent game.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Aug 5

All I could think of was, 'Jump you fucker, jump' by Derek and Clive.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Aug 5

"Jump, you fucker, jump.
Jump into this blanket what I am holding
And you will be alright."

Trump on the roof of the White House.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Jul 28

Hello. I am a male action hero. When I get kicked in the testicles, I immediately jump up and rejoin the fight.

Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · Jul 27

Hello. I am a person in a film or television drama. I never use the toilet.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Jul 22

All the best for the launch event.

Darren @derrwood.bsky.social · Jul 20

Some people are going to be upset by this. Imagine how they are going to feel when they find out about the ongoing genocide in Gaza.