Dion Winton-Polak
@dionwintonpolak.bsky.social
Mentor for neurodivergent students / previously editing as The Fine-toothed Comb / AuDHD father, husband and geek. He/Him. A work in progress.
Back to The Big Book of Pulps and Mr Raymond Chandler. Current story? Finger Man, featuring an early appearance of Philip Marlowe.
November 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Back to The Big Book of Pulps and Mr Raymond Chandler. Current story? Finger Man, featuring an early appearance of Philip Marlowe.
Is it December yet? What about now? Now? #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Is it December yet? What about now? Now? #Taskmaster #AdventCalendar
Book haul from World FantasyCon - Clover's + mine combined.
We... may have a problem.
We... may have a problem.
November 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Book haul from World FantasyCon - Clover's + mine combined.
We... may have a problem.
We... may have a problem.
Made it to the hotel. Shattered. Greeted by the following picture, which made us laugh darkly and want to gouge our eyes out.
Very grateful for Channel 4+1 which means we can watch #Taskmaster in bed before zonking out completely.
Very grateful for Channel 4+1 which means we can watch #Taskmaster in bed before zonking out completely.
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Made it to the hotel. Shattered. Greeted by the following picture, which made us laugh darkly and want to gouge our eyes out.
Very grateful for Channel 4+1 which means we can watch #Taskmaster in bed before zonking out completely.
Very grateful for Channel 4+1 which means we can watch #Taskmaster in bed before zonking out completely.
A pertinent question for the current Labour Party.
September 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A pertinent question for the current Labour Party.
My new BB team is painted and pretty much ready to go. Went off the beaten path with some non-traditional models. Still got some detailing to do, but I’m pretty chuffed with these guys. They look pretty fun! (Fun-guys. Never mind.)
September 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My new BB team is painted and pretty much ready to go. Went off the beaten path with some non-traditional models. Still got some detailing to do, but I’m pretty chuffed with these guys. They look pretty fun! (Fun-guys. Never mind.)
Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
September 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
My daughter painted Kermit the other day.
August 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My daughter painted Kermit the other day.
Anyway, I’m going back to painting my little toys. Screw you, you box-putting-in spammers…
August 31, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Anyway, I’m going back to painting my little toys. Screw you, you box-putting-in spammers…
Played indoor bowls last night for the first time. Me and a couple of croquet pals vs 3 *very* old men. We got our arses handed to us, but I enjoyed myself. Will be back again next week. #OldManDion
August 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Played indoor bowls last night for the first time. Me and a couple of croquet pals vs 3 *very* old men. We got our arses handed to us, but I enjoyed myself. Will be back again next week. #OldManDion
Snagged these riotious beauties at the Manchester comicon yesterday. Huge fun! Recommended.
July 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Snagged these riotious beauties at the Manchester comicon yesterday. Huge fun! Recommended.
If you see this, post a vampire!
July 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you see this, post a vampire!
I was given a blue NY cap when I was a teen - the only item of cultural cachet I owned. Didn’t last long because a bully chucked it away. I never replaced it, but the injustice burned. A dear, sweet friend of mine heard about this recently and decided to right the wrong. It’s just a cap, but I ♥️ it!
July 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I was given a blue NY cap when I was a teen - the only item of cultural cachet I owned. Didn’t last long because a bully chucked it away. I never replaced it, but the injustice burned. A dear, sweet friend of mine heard about this recently and decided to right the wrong. It’s just a cap, but I ♥️ it!
The cat in the (octopus) hat gives you his approval. Now, go do that thing.
June 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The cat in the (octopus) hat gives you his approval. Now, go do that thing.
Here’s a closer one of the tower in the lake. Such a beautiful place.
June 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Here’s a closer one of the tower in the lake. Such a beautiful place.
Here is a bespoke dandelion dragon created for us by @dragonsofwales.bsky.social. We think it’s beautiful.
June 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Here is a bespoke dandelion dragon created for us by @dragonsofwales.bsky.social. We think it’s beautiful.
Visited a gentleman named Jack this afternoon. May have to start watching the show now.
May 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Visited a gentleman named Jack this afternoon. May have to start watching the show now.
Clover with The Iron Man, Halifax.
May 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Clover with The Iron Man, Halifax.
Currently reading Cottingley, by Alison Littlewood. An idle map search this morning reveals the place to be a mere 2 miles from here. Might have to make a little sojourn...
May 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Currently reading Cottingley, by Alison Littlewood. An idle map search this morning reveals the place to be a mere 2 miles from here. Might have to make a little sojourn...