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Bruce Stokes
@bruciestokes.bsky.social
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Found generally walking/cycling, driving Polestar EV or watching Batman/Doctor Who/any old movie. And any other wokey dokey. Midlands based.

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And that's Birmingham just in the distance from Sutton Coldfield area
An aerial view of a green landscape at sunset. The foreground is dark forest and bright green fields, with the sun setting on the horizon beneath an orange, blue, and pink sky.
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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So many tree. Tried to get a shot before too late on the drone of the open heathland, woodlands, 7 lakes, wetlands, and marshes
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Wonderful autumnal 🍁 scenes, but I've still never seen the ponies
Sunlight streams through the trees in an autumnal forest, casting long, dramatic shadows across a path covered in fallen brown and red leaves ​A low-angle photo in a forest or woodland area. Sunlight streams through the trees, casting long shadows and creating bright, warm stripes across the fallen brown leaves covering the ground. A prominent, thick tree trunk, covered in green moss, leans into the center-right of the frame. More trees are visible in the background. Four cormorants are sunning themselves or drying their large black wings on a low floating pontoon, surrounded by a few white seagulls Roman road sign in Sutton Park
November 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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If you liked the first,then yes of course you'd like this part 2. Showing was pretty much sold out, as was yesterday's showing on the big MAXX screen
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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And we'd heard of Stirchley Wines, what a range. Ended up after 8 miles in Glasshouse brewery
Stirchley wines front Stirchley wines Belgium beer range Glasshouse brewery kegs Inside Glasshouse brewery and beer
November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Found an idiot driving into a flood and a British Rail canal boat
Can stuck in flooded bridge Cadbury building from the canal British Rail sign and coloured boat Misty views of Birmingham university with In the center-left background, the Old Joe clock tower (Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower) is prominent, rising above the surrounding buildings and trees.
November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Very soggy walk today. It's just not cricket
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Listening to accordion 🪗 folk music while getting another beer. Shame
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Got home after lovely day out. Then saw this propaganda piece of crap.

"It was said there were no atheists in the trenches.."

Think you might think again who you post this to.
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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It makes it hard to leave here. Top wine and cider
Bottle and pint of IPA near Ross-on-Wye 2023 Raison D'Être Natural Cider on a dark table, with blurred warm lights in the background.
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Finishing walk with a Salopian Black Forest stour
Salopian black forest beer sign
November 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Droning on in the sun
November 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Walking mostly the canal, we set off in clouds and we're treated to sunshine later
Strava activity map and stats showing a route from Blakedown to Stourbridge. Distance is 16.60 km, time is 3 hours 51 minutes, and elevation gain is 142 meters Sunlight streams through autumn trees over a dark, calm canal with an old boat moored to the bank Canal junction.A picturesque canal on a sunny autumn day. The water reflects the colorful yellow and green trees lining the banks and the bright blue sky above. A stone bridge and lock gates are visible in the distance ​A brightly painted narrowboat moored alongside a canal towpath in autumn. The boat's bow features traditional red, yellow, and black diamond patterns. Another person is walking away from the camera along the muddy path, and other narrowboats are visible on the water and reflected in it, surrounded by trees with colorful foliage
November 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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On about a 10mile walk, lovely autumn day 🍂
A canal in autumn, with still water reflecting the sky, surrounded by trees with orange and green leaves. The sun is setting over the distant bank, casting a strong flare over the water.
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Think @chadbourn.bsky.social drink is better than my water currently drinking but I do have Biscoff biscuits after giving my negative blood (A not sad)
November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Lovely day for a walk. Passed by the grave of former F1 driver John Collins and beautiful blue skies
A gray granite gravestone, topped with an arch, stands in a cemetery. Gold lettering is visible, reading 'IN MEMORY OF PETER JOHN COLLINS WHO DIED AUGUST 3 1958 AGED 26 YEARS...' The base of the grave has several small toy cars (mostly red) placed on it, along with a small floral tribute, suggesting a motorsport enthusiast or driver. Green foliage surrounds the stone A single birch tree with bright yellow and golden autumn leaves stands in a grassy field under a vivid blue sky with some white clouds Vibrant autumn foliage on a tree, showing a mix of red, orange, and green leaves against a deep blue sky A large stone viaduct or arched bridge seen from below, framed by trees with yellow and green autumn foliage. Bright sunlight flares on the left
November 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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I take it back. There are two in the house, both my wife's
​Two craft beer cans from Vault City: "Toffee Nut Latte" Imperial Stout (11% ABV) and "Winter Berry Crumble" Winter Fruits Pastry Sour (6.0% ABV).
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Well that was our horror month done.All Phantasm films. BOY!
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Morning world . Would have preferred a clown in a corn field but not bad
A Halloween-themed scarecrow wearing a black cloak and a white 'Scream' mask, positioned above a large display of bright orange dried corn cobs.
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Happy extra hour spring forward fall back all
Two large, mature deciduous trees filling the frame against a bright blue sky with some white clouds. The tree on the left has mostly green-yellow leaves, while the tree on the right has yellow and gold fall foliage
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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And looking down at the Pepperpot old church by old Sabrina
October 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Also on our travels in Upton Upon Severn, the Cholera burial ground from 1832
October 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Think I maybe getting yet more maps from Themapshop.co.uk once I have a few more destinations planned
October 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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First time seeing on a bus
​A small, bright yellow bird, likely a canary, is sitting inside a green, curved plastic bird carrier that is being held on a seat on a bus
October 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Be rude not to try a new place
J Maverick craft beer outside A close-up of two beers—one in a tulip glass and one in a can—sitting on a dark wooden bar top inside a dimly lit pub or craft beer shop. Several patrons are visible in the background
October 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM