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Mike McGunigle
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Nurse, Grandad, and Trekkie (I do like Star Wars too, but it's not quite as good). I like being in my garden, country walks with my dogs, as well as being on the couch in front of the fire with my wife. From Lancashire, UK
Crosby Beach today, walking the dogs and looking at Gormleys Iron Men in the sand. It was so warm today, you wouldn't think it was November
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Came across these #fungi today out at Delamere Forest. No idea what they are, but very pretty
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Me n my missus went for a walk with the dogs today around Delamere Forest. Absolutely stunning. It's been over 20 years since I last went. I shouldn't have left it so long.
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Lots of stunning pictures of last nights #BeaverMoon going round today. My one looks like it was from the movie Poltergeist. Lots of cloud and firework smoke around her...
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Went out for a walk today with the little dog. One of my favourite places to be. Not as nice as it used to be, as some 4x4's and motocross' have ripped up a lot of the paths. Saw a kestrel, crows, magpies, and pheasants today, but no deers. Walked for an hour before seeing another person.
October 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Tonight's Theatre visit is to see #DeadRingers at #TheLowry. My son has come with me tonight, so I'm hoping there's plenty of impressions my 18yo will recognise.
October 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Reposted by Mike McGunigle
It’s shameful & shocking that given what I've gone through & how huge the campaign to bring me home was, & the Government acknowledge the injustice of my experience, still they do not recognise what's going on at home.

Nazanin Zachary-Ratcliffe speaking at the Labour Conference 2025

#endipp
October 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Relistening to old episodes of the Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry. @adamrutherford.bsky.social mentioned Wound Man, a 14/15th century drawing. Went to have a look online and found that DC have recently made Wound Man a Villain. Where you aware of this Adam? villains.fandom.com/wiki/Wound_Man
Wound Man
Dr. Jessup Hartnel, known as the Wound Man, is a fictional supervillain appearing in DC Comics. He debuted in Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (December 2024), created by writer Dan Watters and artist Hayden ...
villains.fandom.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Just done 3 night shifts. I hate working nights. Day wasted before first shift trying to get in some extra sleep. 2 days of poor broken sleep and feeling exhausted. Then another day wasted trying to get out of nights cycle, but CBA doing anything as too tired but wanting to be able to sleep tonight.
October 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Tonight's Musical Theatre is The Book of Mormon
September 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Starmer is a cunt and he can shove his #BritCard / #DigitalID on his iPhone 17 sideways up his hoop
September 26, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Reposted by Mike McGunigle
The internet wastes no time 🤩🤩🤩#BritCard #ID #IDCard #Starmer #DigitalID
September 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I signed this petition a few hours ago and it was at around 120,000 signatures. It's now just short of 350,000 signatures. I think Starmer has royally fucked up here with this stupid idea.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)
Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives. Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Reposted by Mike McGunigle
Keir Starmer is set to announce mandatory Digital ID for all British citizens tomorrow.

This poses enormous risks: data hacking, mass surveillance, and government overreach.

#ASignalThroughTime #BigBrotherWatch #DigitalID #MassSurveillance #BigBrother #AIControl #DataPrivacy #JamesSCoates
September 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Reposted by Mike McGunigle
Ive already got an NI number, a Driving Livence and a Government Gateway NHS login. I’m covered. And will the scheme be run by some American company that will use our data?
September 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#DigitalID was not in the Labour manifesto. Nobody asked for it. I certainly don't trust any 3rd party organisation that no doubt will be subcontracted to fulfil it. Sign the petition and tell Starmer to shove it
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm starting to tidy up the patio getting it ready for winter
September 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Agapatha Fireworks is also starting to flower
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I'm sure these Dahlias should have finished flowering by now, but they're still going strong
September 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Reposted by Mike McGunigle
Best thing I’ve seen all day ..Thankyou 🇬🇧👏😎💙

Trump: “Other countries, and their leaders know that if I’m president, they can’t mess with us. They respect me too much."

United Kingdom: “Heyyyyy Donald Trump (ooh, ahh), I wanna know-oh-oh-oh-oh, why you’re such a cunt.” 🇬🇧
September 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Reposted by Mike McGunigle
No dying person should have to plan such a lonely journey, we should all have the choice here at home.

#YesToDignity
Dame Esther Rantzen planning to make Dignitas trip alone
She previously shared her fears for what she faces at the end of her life
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We watched the season finale of #ST:SNW last night and enjoyed it. There was another little Dr Who reference at the start. Season 4 is currently being filmed. Am I the only one hoping for a Star Trek / Doctor Who crossover episode?
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I've just seen that there'll be a new season of Alice in Borderland released on Netflix in a few weeks. Hopefully it'll be as good as the last two
September 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Reposted by Mike McGunigle
Led By Donkeys have got Fartrage's number.
September 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM