Big Dave
@livehistory03.bsky.social
Eco-grad.
A bit left-wing, increasingly anarchist.
With a chronic need for adventures.
Human rights, democracy, history, hiking, food, beer, friends and family.
And Genesis.
Leics ex-pat in Yarkshire, UK.
Trying to stay out of A&E.
A bit left-wing, increasingly anarchist.
With a chronic need for adventures.
Human rights, democracy, history, hiking, food, beer, friends and family.
And Genesis.
Leics ex-pat in Yarkshire, UK.
Trying to stay out of A&E.
No pets here, but this photo always lifts my mood.
I hope it works for you, and that today is a success.
I hope it works for you, and that today is a success.
December 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
No pets here, but this photo always lifts my mood.
I hope it works for you, and that today is a success.
I hope it works for you, and that today is a success.
That coastline seems to look best in overcast light
December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
That coastline seems to look best in overcast light
2026 is going to be the polar opposite of 2025.
No accidents, no depression: just proactive, rehabilitating positivity and recovering health.
No accidents, no depression: just proactive, rehabilitating positivity and recovering health.
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
2026 is going to be the polar opposite of 2025.
No accidents, no depression: just proactive, rehabilitating positivity and recovering health.
No accidents, no depression: just proactive, rehabilitating positivity and recovering health.
Indeed they are.
(Never leave home without the red-handled wonder, this is one of three)
It's odd how uncomfortable some people can be if you take it out to use.
(Never leave home without the red-handled wonder, this is one of three)
It's odd how uncomfortable some people can be if you take it out to use.
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Indeed they are.
(Never leave home without the red-handled wonder, this is one of three)
It's odd how uncomfortable some people can be if you take it out to use.
(Never leave home without the red-handled wonder, this is one of three)
It's odd how uncomfortable some people can be if you take it out to use.
A loch, not a river. I don't have any decent photos of one.
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A loch, not a river. I don't have any decent photos of one.
Been out for lunch at Billy Bob's, Skipton.
Ladies have gone to Leeds, and I have some quiet time.
Ladies have gone to Leeds, and I have some quiet time.
December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Been out for lunch at Billy Bob's, Skipton.
Ladies have gone to Leeds, and I have some quiet time.
Ladies have gone to Leeds, and I have some quiet time.
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
...and a lot of podcasts
(My daughter got "60")
(My daughter got "60")
December 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
...and a lot of podcasts
(My daughter got "60")
(My daughter got "60")
Turns out that, this year, I have been mostly listening to XTC.
Thank you Spotify.
Never thought of analysing this.
Thank you Spotify.
Never thought of analysing this.
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Turns out that, this year, I have been mostly listening to XTC.
Thank you Spotify.
Never thought of analysing this.
Thank you Spotify.
Never thought of analysing this.
Too dark to paint any more.
And I'm shivering, which doesn't help.
And I'm shivering, which doesn't help.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Too dark to paint any more.
And I'm shivering, which doesn't help.
And I'm shivering, which doesn't help.
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This has taken over a year
And many attempts
And many attempts
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This has taken over a year
And many attempts
And many attempts
A little later than planned, but the sloe gin is finally underway.
Should be ready in February.
Should be ready in February.
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A little later than planned, but the sloe gin is finally underway.
Should be ready in February.
Should be ready in February.
Woke up stupidly early, gave up at 6.00 and watched a very good film over croissants and coffee.
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Woke up stupidly early, gave up at 6.00 and watched a very good film over croissants and coffee.
Am determined that 2026 is going to be better than this stinker has been.
As much exploring, days out & events as possible.
"The only way is up..."
As much exploring, days out & events as possible.
"The only way is up..."
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Am determined that 2026 is going to be better than this stinker has been.
As much exploring, days out & events as possible.
"The only way is up..."
As much exploring, days out & events as possible.
"The only way is up..."
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
As a middle aged man, carrying a few issues with "The Establishment", and who just about remembers punk and New Wave, this album is utterly sublime.
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
As a middle aged man, carrying a few issues with "The Establishment", and who just about remembers punk and New Wave, this album is utterly sublime.
I've always loved French kit from the First World War.
If I could own an artefact, it would be one of these.
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
If I could own an artefact, it would be one of these.
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I've always loved French kit from the First World War.
If I could own an artefact, it would be one of these.
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
If I could own an artefact, it would be one of these.
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
Watching QI last night, Sandi described how foot soldiers at Agincourt discarded their hose and fought naked waist-down because of dysentery.
So this reconstruction at the Royal Armouries is accurate up to a point, in that he looks pretty skanky downstairs.
Good job there's a glass screen 🤢
So this reconstruction at the Royal Armouries is accurate up to a point, in that he looks pretty skanky downstairs.
Good job there's a glass screen 🤢
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Watching QI last night, Sandi described how foot soldiers at Agincourt discarded their hose and fought naked waist-down because of dysentery.
So this reconstruction at the Royal Armouries is accurate up to a point, in that he looks pretty skanky downstairs.
Good job there's a glass screen 🤢
So this reconstruction at the Royal Armouries is accurate up to a point, in that he looks pretty skanky downstairs.
Good job there's a glass screen 🤢
Final photos from a grand museum experience.
The live presentations there are so good: I saw Romans vs. Celts (and cheered for the Celt, of course), and D-Day - both of which were excellent.
Thank you, #LeedsRoyalArmouries
Not my first visit, nor the last.
The live presentations there are so good: I saw Romans vs. Celts (and cheered for the Celt, of course), and D-Day - both of which were excellent.
Thank you, #LeedsRoyalArmouries
Not my first visit, nor the last.
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Final photos from a grand museum experience.
The live presentations there are so good: I saw Romans vs. Celts (and cheered for the Celt, of course), and D-Day - both of which were excellent.
Thank you, #LeedsRoyalArmouries
Not my first visit, nor the last.
The live presentations there are so good: I saw Romans vs. Celts (and cheered for the Celt, of course), and D-Day - both of which were excellent.
Thank you, #LeedsRoyalArmouries
Not my first visit, nor the last.
Mounted reconstructed subjects at #LeedsRoyalArmouries
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Mounted reconstructed subjects at #LeedsRoyalArmouries
Mail armour is just the business
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Mail armour is just the business
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
#LeedsRoyalArmouries
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A good half day out at #LeedsRoyalArmouries
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A good half day out at #LeedsRoyalArmouries