Simon P
@tallsimon.bsky.social
IT Contractor, wargamer, ex-RN tiff and submariner, volunteer guide at RN Submarine Museum. Can cook. Partial to a single malt or a good red wine
Always follow the money
The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
December 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Always follow the money
It’s a Hot Fuzz kind of evening
a man with a mustache is talking to another man while two other men look on .
ALT: a man with a mustache is talking to another man while two other men look on .
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December 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It’s a Hot Fuzz kind of evening
Cat with Christmas tree
December 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Cat with Christmas tree
The view toward Sousse from the beach
November 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The view toward Sousse from the beach
Sunset in the Sahara
November 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sunset in the Sahara
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Live Aid
Depeche Mode
OMD
Meatloaf
The Killers
Live Aid
Depeche Mode
OMD
Meatloaf
The Killers
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Beach Boys plus Sam and Dave
Emerson Lake and Palmer
Shawaddywaddy
Cliff Richard (🙄)
Simply Red
Bit of an odd mix isn’t it 😄
Beach Boys plus Sam and Dave
Emerson Lake and Palmer
Shawaddywaddy
Cliff Richard (🙄)
Simply Red
Bit of an odd mix isn’t it 😄
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
- Paul Simon & Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Regina Spektor
- Manic Street Preachers (x11.. ha!)
- Paul Weller
- Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers
- Paul Simon & Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Regina Spektor
- Manic Street Preachers (x11.. ha!)
- Paul Weller
- Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Live Aid
Depeche Mode
OMD
Meatloaf
The Killers
Live Aid
Depeche Mode
OMD
Meatloaf
The Killers
I’m in Tunisia! So today we visited Souse
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I’m in Tunisia! So today we visited Souse
I am currently in a hotel adjacent to Gatwick airport for early tomorrow I fly to Tunisia for a week!
November 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I am currently in a hotel adjacent to Gatwick airport for early tomorrow I fly to Tunisia for a week!
Warrior on a bright, chilly day
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Warrior on a bright, chilly day
It’s 1990 and it’s your turn to be ready for the end of the world
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It’s 1990 and it’s your turn to be ready for the end of the world
I have eaten a whole box of minty Matchmakers whilst watching The Return of the King. I feel a bit sick actually
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I have eaten a whole box of minty Matchmakers whilst watching The Return of the King. I feel a bit sick actually
I’ve bought a new tv and it’s in the front room telling me to have a wonderful day. Condescend to by a tv.
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I’ve bought a new tv and it’s in the front room telling me to have a wonderful day. Condescend to by a tv.
Wish you joy of your epop sir
That Eurasian Hoopoe is looking absolutely stunning perched on that branch! The vibrant orange crest and striking black and white striped wings make it a real showstopper. The way the light catches its peach-colored chest and long, curved beak is just gorgeous.
November 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Wish you joy of your epop sir
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When you're trying to depict life onboard a Tudor Warship, what better background to display it on than the Mary Rose herself!
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
When you're trying to depict life onboard a Tudor Warship, what better background to display it on than the Mary Rose herself!
The memorial stone at Royal Navy Submarine Museum. Note that it memorialises all RN submarines lost, not just those in wartime. The memorial garden has the names of over 5,300 RN submariners #NavalHistory
November 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The memorial stone at Royal Navy Submarine Museum. Note that it memorialises all RN submarines lost, not just those in wartime. The memorial garden has the names of over 5,300 RN submariners #NavalHistory
Post you from a different era. Me as human larva
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Post you from a different era. Me as human larva
Royal Navy Submarine Museum Remembrance Day is on Sunday 9th
Duration: 1 hr 10:30-11:30
Public event
The Submariners Association will host a Remembrance Service in partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, commemorating all who served in the Submarine Service.
Duration: 1 hr 10:30-11:30
Public event
The Submariners Association will host a Remembrance Service in partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, commemorating all who served in the Submarine Service.
November 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Royal Navy Submarine Museum Remembrance Day is on Sunday 9th
Duration: 1 hr 10:30-11:30
Public event
The Submariners Association will host a Remembrance Service in partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, commemorating all who served in the Submarine Service.
Duration: 1 hr 10:30-11:30
Public event
The Submariners Association will host a Remembrance Service in partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, commemorating all who served in the Submarine Service.
It’s Vigil, isn’t?
I am currently "hate-watching" a TV series that is incredibly bad across the board. Terrible acting (by good actors), predictable writing, ridiculous situations that would never happen, non-compelling story lines. I yell constantly at the screen. Cannot wait to watch the next episode tonight.
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It’s Vigil, isn’t?
Drop something RED 🎸🍷🖤💃🏼👠👹
November 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Drop something RED 🎸🍷🖤💃🏼👠👹
A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif
November 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif
Mottistone Manor on the Isle of Wight looking good in the sunshine today
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Mottistone Manor on the Isle of Wight looking good in the sunshine today