Ben Skipper
@benskipper.bsky.social
Communicator specialising in aviation, military, art and agricultural (Erotic Tractors™️ a speciality) themes, with some history, illustration and photography on the side.
Feck off 2025! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Feck off 2025! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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Regular reminder that the full set of German intelligence assessments for Operation CRUSADER is here, together with some explanations and background.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
Panzerarmee Intelligence Reports
The table below gives easy access to the daily reports. The background to these reports is as set out below. The reports were made daily to the High Command of the Army’s Foreign Armies West …
rommelsriposte.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Regular reminder that the full set of German intelligence assessments for Operation CRUSADER is here, together with some explanations and background.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
This is to my knowledge the most/only comprehensive resource in English covering German intelligence of their enemy in a specific operation in WW2.
Facebook is awash with Deform posts. They're panicking aren't they? Oh well, may it long continue.
November 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Facebook is awash with Deform posts. They're panicking aren't they? Oh well, may it long continue.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The past few Microsoft updates have really buggered up my internet searching. Anyone else finding this?
a little girl in a red and purple shirt is holding a broom .
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media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The past few Microsoft updates have really buggered up my internet searching. Anyone else finding this?
The UK really does seem to excel at attracting the wrong uns into its politics.
a man in a suit and white shirt is sitting in front of a showtime logo
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media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The UK really does seem to excel at attracting the wrong uns into its politics.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
My seizures have changed a few things over the past few months, including, it now seems, my beautiful velvety Nottingham tones. I have been asked if I'm from parts south. The posh parts at that. I can deal with some things, but this...
a close up of a man making a funny face with his eyes wide open .
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media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My seizures have changed a few things over the past few months, including, it now seems, my beautiful velvety Nottingham tones. I have been asked if I'm from parts south. The posh parts at that. I can deal with some things, but this...
Scammers claiming to be the Co-op bank are getting sophisticated, but thankfully fail at the simplest thing; calling from a private number. Stay vigilant.
a close up of a man 's face peeking out of a window .
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media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Scammers claiming to be the Co-op bank are getting sophisticated, but thankfully fail at the simplest thing; calling from a private number. Stay vigilant.
So he wants Hate Speech not Free Speech then? Glad he's cleared that up. Not that anyone with a functioning soul is surprised.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
So he wants Hate Speech not Free Speech then? Glad he's cleared that up. Not that anyone with a functioning soul is surprised.
Wee Danny (not that one), being a chod again.
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Wee Danny (not that one), being a chod again.
Llandudno Remembrance Parade 2025 witnessed an act so audacious that Bond would have been impressed. This individual waltzed in, mingled with the Chain Gang et al and laid a wreath. The catcher? No one knows who the feck he is. Whoever he is he Walted big and hard. I'm not even angry, I'm impressed.
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Llandudno Remembrance Parade 2025 witnessed an act so audacious that Bond would have been impressed. This individual waltzed in, mingled with the Chain Gang et al and laid a wreath. The catcher? No one knows who the feck he is. Whoever he is he Walted big and hard. I'm not even angry, I'm impressed.
Now even Kim can generate this level of sycophancy.
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Now even Kim can generate this level of sycophancy.
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Hilarious that Tr**p's threat to sue the BBC is not only without merit but out of time according to English law. The 26th October was the deadline.
[Sad trombone]
[Sad trombone]
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Hilarious that Tr**p's threat to sue the BBC is not only without merit but out of time according to English law. The 26th October was the deadline.
[Sad trombone]
[Sad trombone]
So Davie has gone and the sympathetic hacks are already gaslighting with claims the BBC is politically balanced. My view; he knows the RW hype he's platformed is crumbling under the scrutiny of reality as Fromage/Deform fail in all aspects of practical politics. The vultures are clearly circling.
a man with glasses is holding a cup of popcorn and says i 'm here for it .
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media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
So Davie has gone and the sympathetic hacks are already gaslighting with claims the BBC is politically balanced. My view; he knows the RW hype he's platformed is crumbling under the scrutiny of reality as Fromage/Deform fail in all aspects of practical politics. The vultures are clearly circling.
This year I was invited to attend a Remembrance Service with a difference at the Vintage Tractor Show at Newark Showground by Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society. It certainly made a change from St Mary's, Notts and was beautifully done by all involved.
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This year I was invited to attend a Remembrance Service with a difference at the Vintage Tractor Show at Newark Showground by Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society. It certainly made a change from St Mary's, Notts and was beautifully done by all involved.
Interesting fair of Fordsons at Newark Vintage Tractor Show today. Erotic Tractor ™️ central for several hours today. I'm getting an idea or two @adamwatkinson1.bsky.social.
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Interesting fair of Fordsons at Newark Vintage Tractor Show today. Erotic Tractor ™️ central for several hours today. I'm getting an idea or two @adamwatkinson1.bsky.social.
Disposable Heroes - my latest ramblings on Substack, will be available from 19:00 GMT.
Hopefully it'll be an interesting read if nothing else.
Hopefully it'll be an interesting read if nothing else.
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Disposable Heroes - my latest ramblings on Substack, will be available from 19:00 GMT.
Hopefully it'll be an interesting read if nothing else.
Hopefully it'll be an interesting read if nothing else.
Want to lend credence to your cause? Coattail vulnerable veterans and attract the Walts. This is beyond grotesque. I really do despise this kind of behaviour and all who support it. www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...
Chesterfield giant flag landlord plans homeless veterans' camp outside building
A property developer who has found online fame by putting a giant flag on his Chesterfield building has declared his intentions to create an outdoor camp for selected homeless military veterans on the...
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Want to lend credence to your cause? Coattail vulnerable veterans and attract the Walts. This is beyond grotesque. I really do despise this kind of behaviour and all who support it. www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...
Wear a Poppy, don't wear a Poppy; I genuinely don't care. I just care whether or not you're a good person. Its literally what we fought for.
an older man in a suit and tie says " it 's really simple when you think about it "
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media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Wear a Poppy, don't wear a Poppy; I genuinely don't care. I just care whether or not you're a good person. Its literally what we fought for.
Heavy breathing from the yard... Erotic Tractor ™️🚜
MiniArt's military mover version of the Fordson tractor N Mod. 1940-41 "Green" in 35th scale is next. We look at the sprue layout, kit features & the real tractors in our preview...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Heavy breathing from the yard... Erotic Tractor ™️🚜
Lest Wo We!
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Lest Wo We!
Fitting for the Medium+ Active User chair today. A lot more than meets the eye to the process, but the difference a rigid frame makes is pheonominal. Next up Wheel Chair Services final sign-off.
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Fitting for the Medium+ Active User chair today. A lot more than meets the eye to the process, but the difference a rigid frame makes is pheonominal. Next up Wheel Chair Services final sign-off.
A succulent meat sandwich?
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A succulent meat sandwich?
I'm at the stage now where I'm seeing some of my pre-seizure activities, mainly to do with my military associations, as being monumentally pointless energy vampires. Focusing on the enjoyable ones (two in total) is quite liberating to be honest.
a woman in a long dress is standing in a field with mountains in the background .
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media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I'm at the stage now where I'm seeing some of my pre-seizure activities, mainly to do with my military associations, as being monumentally pointless energy vampires. Focusing on the enjoyable ones (two in total) is quite liberating to be honest.