Jon
@jontafkasi.bsky.social
Bikes, beer, piano, security, gaming.
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I'm all for road safety but you could have every cyclist in the land wearing a full suit of Christmas lights and drivers fucking around on their phones will still knock them down
November 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I'm all for road safety but you could have every cyclist in the land wearing a full suit of Christmas lights and drivers fucking around on their phones will still knock them down
My thermal leggings have just arrived to go under my trousers for when I'm working from home.
I guess I'm old now.
I guess I'm old now.
November 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
My thermal leggings have just arrived to go under my trousers for when I'm working from home.
I guess I'm old now.
I guess I'm old now.
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Strong evidence that computers were a mistake.
November 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Strong evidence that computers were a mistake.
It's a story as old as time itself.
People with a £2 million house complaining they can't afford an extra £5k a year. And then you read down the article and they're also whinging that their *second property* that they rent out, might be due for extra tax too!
Cry me a river.
People with a £2 million house complaining they can't afford an extra £5k a year. And then you read down the article and they're also whinging that their *second property* that they rent out, might be due for extra tax too!
Cry me a river.
‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise
‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise
Rachel Reeves’s new council tax surcharge on homes worth £2m or more earns mixed reception in well-heeled London borough
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It's a story as old as time itself.
People with a £2 million house complaining they can't afford an extra £5k a year. And then you read down the article and they're also whinging that their *second property* that they rent out, might be due for extra tax too!
Cry me a river.
People with a £2 million house complaining they can't afford an extra £5k a year. And then you read down the article and they're also whinging that their *second property* that they rent out, might be due for extra tax too!
Cry me a river.
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For anyone panicking about the EV pay per mile. I’ve just done the sums on our average mileage and home charging (yes, I know it’s more for public).
15000 per annum at an avg 45mpg and £1.45 a litre = £2194
15000 per annum at avg 3.4mpk and 7p charging = £309
15000x3p = £450
Saving £1435
15000 per annum at an avg 45mpg and £1.45 a litre = £2194
15000 per annum at avg 3.4mpk and 7p charging = £309
15000x3p = £450
Saving £1435
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
For anyone panicking about the EV pay per mile. I’ve just done the sums on our average mileage and home charging (yes, I know it’s more for public).
15000 per annum at an avg 45mpg and £1.45 a litre = £2194
15000 per annum at avg 3.4mpk and 7p charging = £309
15000x3p = £450
Saving £1435
15000 per annum at an avg 45mpg and £1.45 a litre = £2194
15000 per annum at avg 3.4mpk and 7p charging = £309
15000x3p = £450
Saving £1435
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"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
Look at this for last night's 'stuff what I found in the fridge' meal! You could serve that in a restaurant and get glowing reviews.
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Look at this for last night's 'stuff what I found in the fridge' meal! You could serve that in a restaurant and get glowing reviews.
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More good environmental policy news from what *wasn’t* in the budget in the end 🥳
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
More good environmental policy news from what *wasn’t* in the budget in the end 🥳
CUSTOMER SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!
If you're normal sized, I dunno, say a medium in most clothing manufacturers sizing, Rapha tights will not fit you, even if you buy XL. I couldn't even get them over my thighs. I don't know what world those guys are in but it's not closely associated with the real one
If you're normal sized, I dunno, say a medium in most clothing manufacturers sizing, Rapha tights will not fit you, even if you buy XL. I couldn't even get them over my thighs. I don't know what world those guys are in but it's not closely associated with the real one
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
CUSTOMER SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!
If you're normal sized, I dunno, say a medium in most clothing manufacturers sizing, Rapha tights will not fit you, even if you buy XL. I couldn't even get them over my thighs. I don't know what world those guys are in but it's not closely associated with the real one
If you're normal sized, I dunno, say a medium in most clothing manufacturers sizing, Rapha tights will not fit you, even if you buy XL. I couldn't even get them over my thighs. I don't know what world those guys are in but it's not closely associated with the real one
I've not done much riding or indeed, exercise for a while. Mental issues for the most part.
Yesterday I cycled to work. Very chilly. Long, long day. Finished late and cycled home with frost settling on cars. As a result, I went absolutely flat out for 13 miles.
Today. "ow, ow, ow...ow"
Yesterday I cycled to work. Very chilly. Long, long day. Finished late and cycled home with frost settling on cars. As a result, I went absolutely flat out for 13 miles.
Today. "ow, ow, ow...ow"
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I've not done much riding or indeed, exercise for a while. Mental issues for the most part.
Yesterday I cycled to work. Very chilly. Long, long day. Finished late and cycled home with frost settling on cars. As a result, I went absolutely flat out for 13 miles.
Today. "ow, ow, ow...ow"
Yesterday I cycled to work. Very chilly. Long, long day. Finished late and cycled home with frost settling on cars. As a result, I went absolutely flat out for 13 miles.
Today. "ow, ow, ow...ow"
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£133 BILLION
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
£133 BILLION
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Today I learned that stalking a 17 year old girl, writing up a 400 page 'dossier' about her, falsely reporting her to the police and smashing her phone does not constitute 'harassment'.
One wonders what *would*.
One wonders what *would*.
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been found guilty of criminal damage to the phone of a trans activist but not guilty of harassment.
news.sky.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today I learned that stalking a 17 year old girl, writing up a 400 page 'dossier' about her, falsely reporting her to the police and smashing her phone does not constitute 'harassment'.
One wonders what *would*.
One wonders what *would*.
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Never forgive
How can anyone not be angry
Brexit brought Britain to its knees!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
How can anyone not be angry
Brexit brought Britain to its knees!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Never forgive
How can anyone not be angry
Brexit brought Britain to its knees!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
How can anyone not be angry
Brexit brought Britain to its knees!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Compassion is a better investment than greed.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Compassion is a better investment than greed.
Bought a balance boards to help with my back pain. Tried it when I got home, which was fine.
Then I tried to get off it. On a tiled floor. And fell off. Now my back really hurts.
Then I tried to get off it. On a tiled floor. And fell off. Now my back really hurts.
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Bought a balance boards to help with my back pain. Tried it when I got home, which was fine.
Then I tried to get off it. On a tiled floor. And fell off. Now my back really hurts.
Then I tried to get off it. On a tiled floor. And fell off. Now my back really hurts.
Yep, already done it mate.
Many left.
Many still leaving.
The worst Labour election result in history is on the way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-p...
Many still leaving.
The worst Labour election result in history is on the way.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-p...
Starmer: If you don't like Labour changes leave
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour has changed permanently under his leadership.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Yep, already done it mate.
I endorse this message. I went Brother laser earlier in the year (selling my previous [and much hated] inkjet printer for a tenner to a man who *eventually* came to collect it in person). It's paid for itself already, is quiet, just works, stays connected. 1/2
Ok, this @reckless.bsky.social piece in @theverge.com is definitely the most fun piece of service journalism I've read this year (or maybe ever).
www.theverge.com/tech/641940/...
www.theverge.com/tech/641940/...
Best printer 2025: just buy a Brother laser printer, the winner is clear, middle finger in the air
Best Printer 2025: wireless laser home office supply shop now Brother
www.theverge.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I endorse this message. I went Brother laser earlier in the year (selling my previous [and much hated] inkjet printer for a tenner to a man who *eventually* came to collect it in person). It's paid for itself already, is quiet, just works, stays connected. 1/2
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How tandem bikes are transforming life for people with visual impairments www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig... (via @irishexaminer.bsky.social)
How tandem bikes are transforming life for people with visual impairments
A chance meeting in Cork inspired Tralee woman Anne Kelliher to bring an inclusive tandem-cycling initiative to Kerry, transforming lives
www.irishexaminer.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
How tandem bikes are transforming life for people with visual impairments www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig... (via @irishexaminer.bsky.social)
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As we inch ever closer to politicians no longer being able to plausibly pretend the bridge will reopen to cars, the time may finally soon be here for an honest conversation about more realistic solutions
November 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As we inch ever closer to politicians no longer being able to plausibly pretend the bridge will reopen to cars, the time may finally soon be here for an honest conversation about more realistic solutions
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Volcano Hayli Gubbi erupted today in Ethiopia for the first time.
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Volcano Hayli Gubbi erupted today in Ethiopia for the first time.
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Since the implementation of the ceasefire in Lebanon, the IDF has murdered 338 men, women and children They have wounded hundreds more.
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Since the implementation of the ceasefire in Lebanon, the IDF has murdered 338 men, women and children They have wounded hundreds more.
Rat catcher, chef, telecommunication installer, unix expert, unix security expert, CSO for FTSE100.
You know, the usual path.
You know, the usual path.
I left the games industry because it was too toxic and volatile, tried to get a career in cybersecurity, and somehow ended up in something entirely different.
What’s the lore behind choosing your career path ?
November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Rat catcher, chef, telecommunication installer, unix expert, unix security expert, CSO for FTSE100.
You know, the usual path.
You know, the usual path.
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How high can we get this week? Could you be part of it?
join.greenparty.org.uk
join.greenparty.org.uk
Zack Polanski on "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg" announces Green Party has 175,000 members. I also loved his explanation of the difference between 1 million & 1 billion. #GreenSurge
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How high can we get this week? Could you be part of it?
join.greenparty.org.uk
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Do you look your age?
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Do you look your age?