Jon
@jontafkasi.bsky.social
Bikes, beer, piano, security, gaming.
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By this metric, some harmless sod working in a warehouse is less welcome than some button-eyed grasping opportunist 'entrepreneur' who sets up a fake business to sell millions of quid's worth of shonky PPI to the NHS during a pandemic.
People aren't just defined by what they can do for you.
People aren't just defined by what they can do for you.
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
By this metric, some harmless sod working in a warehouse is less welcome than some button-eyed grasping opportunist 'entrepreneur' who sets up a fake business to sell millions of quid's worth of shonky PPI to the NHS during a pandemic.
People aren't just defined by what they can do for you.
People aren't just defined by what they can do for you.
100% this. No adverts, no attempts to get you to buy something more or subscribe to something. No AI nonsense. Just enjoyable content and a much better experience. I hope this story is rooted in reality and they are rejecting modern toss en-masse.
...Because everything with Internet access is lowkey kinda terrible now?
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
December 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
100% this. No adverts, no attempts to get you to buy something more or subscribe to something. No AI nonsense. Just enjoyable content and a much better experience. I hope this story is rooted in reality and they are rejecting modern toss en-masse.
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Now I lay me down to bed,
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Now I lay me down to bed,
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
High Flight by John Magee Jr. Perfect. WW2 pilot.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
Now I lay me down to bed,
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
High Flight by John Magee Jr. Perfect. WW2 pilot.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
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oh this is
something
something
December 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
oh this is
something
something
Have undertaken my first campervan camp. Rocked up to the campsite, turns out I'm the only person staying in it. At least I don't need to get up early for a shower. Been for a bike ride, made my tea. Written down all the mistakes I've made so far.
Relaxing now, walk tomorrow maybe.
Relaxing now, walk tomorrow maybe.
December 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Have undertaken my first campervan camp. Rocked up to the campsite, turns out I'm the only person staying in it. At least I don't need to get up early for a shower. Been for a bike ride, made my tea. Written down all the mistakes I've made so far.
Relaxing now, walk tomorrow maybe.
Relaxing now, walk tomorrow maybe.
Fantastic stuff. This is how the wealthy should do things.
"Howard University announced Monday that Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $80 million, making one of the largest single contributions in the university's history" www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $80M to Howard University
The donation is one of the largest single contributions in the university's history.
www.wusa9.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Fantastic stuff. This is how the wealthy should do things.
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Campervan pictures incoming. 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Campervan pictures incoming. 1/2
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I'm hugely relieved that I made it to 40 without getting pregnant, accidentally or pressured into it. No ticking body clock, no doubts. I assumed I'd "have to" one day and there's not a day I'm not profoundly grateful that I didn't.
December 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I'm hugely relieved that I made it to 40 without getting pregnant, accidentally or pressured into it. No ticking body clock, no doubts. I assumed I'd "have to" one day and there's not a day I'm not profoundly grateful that I didn't.
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Fantastic to see these plans for barrier removal and dropped kerb improvements on loads of traffic-free routes around Hull.
#Disability #Access
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Disability #Access
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bollards and barriers to be removed on Hull cycleways - BBC News
Officials say the changes would make Hull's cycle routes more accessible.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Fantastic to see these plans for barrier removal and dropped kerb improvements on loads of traffic-free routes around Hull.
#Disability #Access
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Disability #Access
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm writing this as someone who grew up with the original star trek series. We would talk about it at school. Kirk. Spock. Uhura, Bones, McCoy, Sulu. Brilliant stuff. It was so NEW. It's grown so much. Yes, there have been some disappointments since. 😬 But largely, quality stuff.
🚨 BREAKING - New Star Trek: #StarfleetAcademy Poster!
The first season of the new #StarTrek live-action series premieres January 15th on Paramount+
🖖 Will YOU be watching?
The first season of the new #StarTrek live-action series premieres January 15th on Paramount+
🖖 Will YOU be watching?
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm writing this as someone who grew up with the original star trek series. We would talk about it at school. Kirk. Spock. Uhura, Bones, McCoy, Sulu. Brilliant stuff. It was so NEW. It's grown so much. Yes, there have been some disappointments since. 😬 But largely, quality stuff.
I'm all for this because it's laughing at musk but yet again....A normal hatchback, estate or people mover will do the job just fine. This has nothing better than a normal family car.
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MSN
www.msn.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm all for this because it's laughing at musk but yet again....A normal hatchback, estate or people mover will do the job just fine. This has nothing better than a normal family car.
www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/n...
www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/n...
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I've finished the MurderBot series of books. Absolutely, grade A quality stuff. Loved them. Need more book series. Similar vein preferred. Sarcastic, sweary, killerbots preferred. Niche, admittedly.
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I've finished the MurderBot series of books. Absolutely, grade A quality stuff. Loved them. Need more book series. Similar vein preferred. Sarcastic, sweary, killerbots preferred. Niche, admittedly.
Campervan is home. I'm not posting pictures yet because so far it's either been torrential rain or pitch black. Fantastic drive home though. Driver arm rests are game changers! And so high up, looking down on all SUV drivers. Only HGV drivers are higher. Hopefully pictures tomorrow.
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Campervan is home. I'm not posting pictures yet because so far it's either been torrential rain or pitch black. Fantastic drive home though. Driver arm rests are game changers! And so high up, looking down on all SUV drivers. Only HGV drivers are higher. Hopefully pictures tomorrow.
"Genius"
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MSN
www.msn.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"Genius"
www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
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GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
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He’s gesturing to a sleeping man as he says “He’s the only leader in the world who can help end [the war in Ukraine].”
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
He’s gesturing to a sleeping man as he says “He’s the only leader in the world who can help end [the war in Ukraine].”
First christmas card through the front door. I haven't got a clue with any of this stuff. My wife managed it all. I presume it's accepted that I send one back which is fine when I know where they live but what happens when one of the 40 people she knew on our street who I don't know posts one?
December 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
First christmas card through the front door. I haven't got a clue with any of this stuff. My wife managed it all. I presume it's accepted that I send one back which is fine when I know where they live but what happens when one of the 40 people she knew on our street who I don't know posts one?
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✨We are here for a good time ✨
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
✨We are here for a good time ✨
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As a person who has to buy and use small boats for work, and has my name on an extensive report filed with DfT into them, do I just report to the police station now or will they arrest me at home?
The UK has gone quite, quite mad.
It's ridiculous that we (just about) survived 14 years of the Tories, only for Labour to allow the madness to take hold and spread.
Some of the stuff in those bullets is just breath-takingly evil.
And it's not winning Labour ANY votes. Just helping Reform.
It's ridiculous that we (just about) survived 14 years of the Tories, only for Labour to allow the madness to take hold and spread.
Some of the stuff in those bullets is just breath-takingly evil.
And it's not winning Labour ANY votes. Just helping Reform.
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
As a person who has to buy and use small boats for work, and has my name on an extensive report filed with DfT into them, do I just report to the police station now or will they arrest me at home?
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Two thoughts on this piece on wank panzers: SUVs becoming the most popular car because people need to ferry three kids around. Yeah, but average family size is dropping like a lead balloon, and you could fit three kids in the back of a Cavalier/Sierra...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Two thoughts on this piece on wank panzers: SUVs becoming the most popular car because people need to ferry three kids around. Yeah, but average family size is dropping like a lead balloon, and you could fit three kids in the back of a Cavalier/Sierra...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...