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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 9h

Only on X it seems. On Bluesky... all trundling along as... usual.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 1d

McDonald's said what?

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1d

Los Angeles County officials will vote Tuesday on whether to declare a state of emergency that would give them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids. https://to.pbs.org/4nRuvaj

Los Angeles County officials to vote on emergency declaration over ICE raids

Los Angeles County officials will vote Tuesday on whether to declare a state of emergency that would give them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing...

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KD📚🌎🌊🇺🇸 @kdnerak33.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re a public school teacher who voted for Trump, you don’t get to complain about having more kids with disabilities in your room and less staff to help you service their needs.

I feel bad for the kids in your classroom, but not for you.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 2d

Err sorry, can't see Steve. A stone yes, Steve... nope. Oh dear I think we might have another (please not again) stone mix up situation in progress. Strap in people this is going to be a long day.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 2d

That's a keeper

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 2d

In other words, one way or another other the US economy is paying for the President's Vibes. The question should be is what is being done with all this new revenue? Oh offsetting the President's Vibes. So the US is no better off and likely worse off as markets shift to other "stable" parts.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 2d

Just to be clear now... non US politicians running for office in their own country should be hoping for his endorsement? The King wants to be the Emperor.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

John Wick is not going to be fine with this.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

It's like Groundhog Day but with Pears.

Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

It might well be the time, but definitely not the place.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

An interesting choice of accompaniment but perhaps one that might well be regretted if not admitted in the depths of sleep later on.

Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

Orchard Pie day... or what is left of it. Apples, Quince and Pear in a pie. Yum.

Orchard Pie. Sweet Pastry topped mix of apples, quince and pears. Yum

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

Anyone need some pears? Taps microphone (again)..: anyone? Please! Ok people, in a bucket outside No.2 but can you please leave the bucket this time. Tks.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

Today is International Mulled Pears (IMP) day and we are all in. Heads up... tomorrow is also IMP day, as is the day after and oh that day after that. Will it ever end?

Pears halved in a sugar syrup and cider liquid in, hopefully, preserving jars.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 3d

Not only did you "lie in it", having decided your private healthcare arrangement was actually rubbish. The NHS sorted you out... when your wallet and tolerance for travel wouldn't. And still you vaguely manage a mention a nod of thanks for the staff but not the system. Who wants to be a millionaire?

Jeremy Clarkson's article offers... nothing useful... again.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 4d

It is! When the snow is on the hill and the tree is standing above it is just very special. A flag in the sand of life. It sits in the middle of fields so no right of way but would def. be up for giving it a hug.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 4d

People!!!... It is international Pear Harvesting day and we are 1000% all in! Yey! Even better... tomorrow is International "What On Earth Do You Do With All These Damn Pears You Brought Home Day". Oh... Hmmm...

A (big) bucket of harvested pears - no idea what I am going to do with them. Hey ho.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 4d

Beautiful and so unique and... which it is why it is part of Delphi's Queendom. I can tell she is muttering to herself that there is patch of Brambles that are slightly spoiling her view. Oh dear, that one slipped by in my Inbox. Hey ho. A good promenade was had.

Delphi (black obstreperous Miniature Schnauzer) looking out from Wittenham clumps to her favourite tree and noting... work to be done.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 4d

You know he hasn't moved for 3 minutes 14 seconds? This isn't good.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 5d

It sits on top of small hill in a relatively flat landscape around so it does stand out and can be seen many miles away. We will be off an early morning promenade tomorrow, walking close by and enjoying the calm it brings.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 5d

The tree in this photo by Christopher Harrison has just won a prestigious award for a drone - capturing the perfect moment the tree's shadow casting into the early-morning mist. It is also a 5 minute drive away from me, it is one of my favourite trees & where we will be walking tomorrow morning.

A photographer has won a prestigious award for his drone image capturing the perfect moment of trees casting a shadow into early-morning mist.

Christopher Harrison, from near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, scooped first prize in the nature category at the world's leading international drone photography competition, the Siena Awards, external in Italy, on 27 September.

The Long Shadow was captured at Brightwell Barrow near the Wittenham Clumps, where a small group of trees stands on a small, raised hill.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 5d

I am sure DJT is sending his warmest regards and congratulations to Maria.

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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social · 5d

Forgive my suggested correction of... another war... "Stand back and stand by"