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One of the rolling webcam channels on YT features a beach in Eilat. It seems to be a hotspot for kite surfing. They must not have received the memo about how kites in any form are deeply offensive.

#Speirgorm

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 18h

So will he be known as Symbol now ?

#Speirgorm

Des @despod.bsky.social · 18h

A nice little time capsule. The yellow livery suited the Amsterdam trams much better.

youtu.be/Z0O-2oAvNTo

#Speirgorm

Van Der Valk Intro

Van Der Valk Intro eye level

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 19h

Orange warning for rain in Cork.

It's like being back in Valencia where the gargoyles do what gargoyles do.

#Speirgorm

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

I bet if we did an anonymous poll with scrupulously honest responses it would prove something or other.

But that'll never happen.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

A classic for a particular age group.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Such a brilliant film.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

I was worried some Americans might wander in and have a totally USA-centric opinion.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

He has a weird enough accent at the best of times...

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Dig. Not dog. Or cat.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

"I hate"

Funny Scene Henry Gibson GIF

Alt: Illinois Nazis.

media.tenor.com

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Equaliser 3.5

Pittsburgh Scanner @pgh-scanner.com · 1d

Arlington. Fernleaf Street. Caller says that some guy is walking around with a baseball bat threatening to hit people. Caller, who stated he is a retired marine, suggested that he would rather the civilian police handle it before he does.

Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

"It's only the beginning". A sure fire reason to not dog up anything.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Who's his Speer ?

NPR @npr.org · 1d

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S.

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Request there on the radio for "my nephew Elwood". I wonder what was his parents' favourite film ? #Speirgorm

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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 1d

The national railway’s first new clock design in over 50 years has been unveiled, with the first one installed at London Bridge station.

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/new...

New national railway clock unveiled - the first redesign since British Rail's 1970s design manual

The national railway’s first new clock design in over 50 years has been unveiled, with the first one installed at London Bridge station.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

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Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

That horn had a good long blow.

(Local post)

Des @despod.bsky.social · 1d

Are you a large organisation that doesn't want to comply with planning? Fill your boots and plough on.

Are you an individual trying to store your bikes ? Prepare to be enforced all the way.

Sign up asking people to slow down ? We'll send in the shock troops to remove it.

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