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Only the Tony

@acripedes.bsky.social

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Hills, mountains, outdoor stuff, bikes and cycling, books, general carping and trivia. I do not have a cat. Location: off on a tangent.

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 4m

Not to mention all those car ads with the cars driving on THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 7h

8/10 and they tricked me on one which I got wrong.

Is it a critical mineral or a Tolkien invention? Take the Guardian’s nerdiest quiz yet www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 13h

Oh, is that what they're calling it now?

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

a man with a beard and the words " you shall not pass " on the bottom

ALT: a man with a beard and the words " you shall not pass " on the bottom

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

I suppose you might need to check if they were both written in the same key because some smartarse might claim that 🙂

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

It's a good pub quiz music trivia question: "What do 'You've Got That Lovin' Feeling' and 'Who Put The Bomp' have in common?"

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

Barry Mann and his wife Cynthia Weill wrote loads of well-known songs including the Righteous Brothers' massive hit "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling". He wrote and recorded "Who Put the Bomp" as a parody of Doo-wop.

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

Yay! Back to original settings!

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

El Capitan in Yosemite?

Beer Nouveau @beernouveau.co.uk · 2d

I really wouldn't be surprised if he does have his face carved into a mountain somewhere. Mt Rushmore if there's room, somewhere else if not.

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

Save Simon the seat by the radiator 😀

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not wealthy enough to 'fund my lifestyle'. I just pay for stuff.

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

I've got several things in the kitchen which I bought or was given which I've rarely or never used 😀. Also the Mystery Object is probably washable (though in that case you'd probably remember it).

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

As it's fabric it'll drape. One-size-fits-all anti-fly/bug cover for pans and dishes? Cover for use in the microwave?

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

Tsk! Stay with the pace! It was even on Eventbrite.
THE BOOK OF DUST: THE ROSE FIELD Early Opening Tickets, Oct 23 | Eventbrite share.google/8ZwTjiuHPucn...

THE BOOK OF DUST: THE ROSE FIELD Early Opening Tickets, Oct 23 | Eventbrite

Join us bright and early for the release of the final part of Lyra's story as we celebrate the release of 'The Rose Field'

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

It's been done. Don't know where but thinking Naked Gun, Marx Brothers and/or British radio comedies (Goon Show, Navy Lark etc.)

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

"We're gonna need a bigger skip*"

* I think in America a skip might be a dumpster.

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

Microsoft is working on an update to fix that. Release in the next 48 hours.

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

"Excuse me, Sir. Would you mind stepping this way?"

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

"Every dollar we borrow goes to pay down the national debt by 60 cents. That's how we're saving taxpayers' money."

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

Douglas Adams knew.

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

I for one welcome our immortal musine overlords.

SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: A new experimental intranasal COVID-19 vaccine has shown remarkable results eliminating the virus in mice.

A single dose provided 60% protection, while two doses achieved 100% protection, completely blocking infection.

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, I think it's pretty good too. Better than I expected.

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

Rocking the Dark Witch of the East look.

Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

Good to get whatever-it-is checked out quickly. Best wishes and hopes for good news as a result.

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Only the Tony @acripedes.bsky.social · 2d

I never trusted Thursday.

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