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Martin Watkins

Martin Watkins

@mjw2.bsky.social

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Retired social care professional.Dad to three, grandad to two.Married.I have a physical disability, refuse to let this stop me from gardening and bird watching .Autistic.Support Spurs & Lancashire cc.Socialist.Really like Pratchett,movies and nature.

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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 1d

Some photos taken on a recent return journey by sea ... Liverpool to Faroe islands and Iceland.Great scenery,wildlife and people #Birds
#wildlife #BirdsOfTheDay

We visited a bird reserve in Iceland.Remote and beautiful So many Kittiwake,Fulmar and Arctic Terns.

Ptarmigan in Iceland .Happy to land near us and feed.Striking white plumage very easy to see as unusually hot weather meant there was little snow.

Redwing gathering nesting material and food... just avoiding Short eared owl hunting nearby.I see these birds in flocks in the winter in UK.Nice to see them at their home in pairs and singly,preparing nests and raising chicks .

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 1d

Sparrowhawk in our back garden today.I thought it had taken a Starling,but in fact it had killed a pigeon #birds

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 5d

Could he not be moved out to one of those empty lighthouses on an uninhabited island?Instead of arranging teddy bears he could look after his new bird and seal neighbours.I hope he has been stripped of his mum's corgis and servants.If he wants a title he can be Hermit in chief,until the trial.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 6d

Nightjar not doing a good job of camouflage #hiding for #BirdOfTheDay

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 6d

Because this berk thinks all disabled people live alone,don't have families or loved ones who rely upon carers and are all currently driving around in state funded jaguars .
I am disabled and I don't have a car from the state.I am not aware that anyone does in the way this plonker thinks they do.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 6d

Are these the replacements for Mr Windsor's teddy bear collection?

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 6d

More important is the debate as to how Windsor is protected and able to evade proper investigation into alleged crimes against vulnerable young people.I am also not aware of any social services safeguarding investigation.Does he have any contact with children.If yes, does he pose a risk to them?

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 6d

The best headline for this rag would be reporting on their closure ,"The End .Sorry for everything."
When it says Mr Windsor was booted out of Lodge, he then bounced into accommodation provided by the king.This is just typical of the UK, homeless people are constantly helped by millionaires.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 6d

It's beginning to feel a lot like Trumpmas!
Get control of media,bombard population with misleading information/lies,run rings around an unprepared,weak and complacent Government,add unhealthy dose of racism,anger and propaganda ..voila,you have 'spectacular' Farage and chums in charge of mini USA.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 7d

Bragging?Making things up?Alternative facts? Surely not from this President....straight talking,super intelligent,athletic,kind,law abiding,healthy,laser focused,business genius,peace fixing,Nobel ready,protector of ancient buildings,champion of women's /children's rights and all minority groups.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 7d

Booked for Chester.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 7d

@mrjamesob.bsky.social did you advise the GB athletes as the official timekeeper for races,chanting "Sorry ('Linford' insert athletes name here),that wasn't guesswork,it was just counting"?

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 10d

Or a change of focus in team and personal development?If some people were offended by what was said or not said,or what they/you thought was said,it might be best ,or possibly not,to take a break from customer facing services and concentrate on developing micro,or macro,managerial skills/interests.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 13d

I thought Grape Nut was a medical condition.You live and learn .

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 14d

Even if it costs the next election,Labour should be standing up to racism ,not quietly condoning or ignoring it.I am really disappointed in Starmer, but not at all surprised.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 15d

We made plans to visit USA next year,but we have cancelled.What is happening there is terrible.. power has gone to individual and party who value themselves above citizens they should protect.The 'Trumpification' of White House is another waste of public funds and shows contempt for all Americans.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 15d

The main concern should be the harm done to vulnerable young people in the past and whether anyone allegedly involved poses risk to young people now.It needs to be dealt with properly and resolved for everyone's sake.Current action just prolongs speculation and is a mess.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 16d

Edgy comedy is very 'now' Marcus.Risk taking is the new Orange.Shouting "shot,shot,shot" and having a vaccination is a source of irritation for some in the UK,but may get you shot,shot,shot in the heavily armed disunited states of America.It is usually so difficult to upset anti-vaxxers.Well done!

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 17d

Trump is saying he wants to focus on having crime free cities.If he voluntarily imprisons himself and his 'team', wouldn't this immediately reduce crime levels?

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 18d

Large mixed flock of Long tailed ,Great and Blue Tits spent a few minutes hunting for food in the garden.Long tailed tits were particularly active #birds

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 19d

Have they eaten the cats and dogs yet?It looks scary.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 20d

If I were to say that the Republican and Democrat Party's main membership is made up of terrorists,illegal aliens and violent criminals,I would also be lying.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 26d

Why would anyone think Trump deserved Nobel prize,apart from Trump himself?
While he prioritises trampling on democracy,terrorising vulnerable people, bullying ,making factually incorrect claims and appointing people to positions they are not fit to hold,he doesn't focus on making positive changes.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 27d

He went on to ask who she thinks would win the next London Marathon,her favourite Abba song and what is her favourite cheese.Gripping stuff.

Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 28d

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Has Badenoch had a nasty bump on the head and forgotten Labour have only been in power a short time?She spent ages basically criticising her own party and their last stint in government.