Paul Todd
@propertoddy.bsky.social
After 36 years teaching Physics, recently retired and enjoying the mountains. Also love ski-ing, Tolkien, chart music, Dr Who, contract bridge, wine, friends and evidence-based conclusions!
On some special days, like here in the Scottish Highlands, you climb above the clouds and touch the sky.
January 31, 2026 at 6:53 AM
On some special days, like here in the Scottish Highlands, you climb above the clouds and touch the sky.
The Black Cuillin mountains on Skye, unique in the British Isles. Photographed January 24th, 2026.
January 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM
The Black Cuillin mountains on Skye, unique in the British Isles. Photographed January 24th, 2026.
Loch Maree and the Torridon mountains
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Loch Maree and the Torridon mountains
Lagangarbh Cottage at the top of Glen Etive
January 29, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Lagangarbh Cottage at the top of Glen Etive
The Trotternish Ridge on Skye
January 29, 2026 at 8:33 AM
The Trotternish Ridge on Skye
Loch Leven near Glen Coe
January 29, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Loch Leven near Glen Coe
The loch near Glencoe, for anyone needing a bit of tranquillity.
January 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The loch near Glencoe, for anyone needing a bit of tranquillity.
Dear commentators who just reach for the nearest trendy word - it's only a spike if it goes DOWN again. That thing you're describing has not (yet) 'spiked', it has just 'increased suddenly'.
(If anything, it has 'Heaviside step functioned'.)
(If anything, it has 'Heaviside step functioned'.)
January 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Dear commentators who just reach for the nearest trendy word - it's only a spike if it goes DOWN again. That thing you're describing has not (yet) 'spiked', it has just 'increased suddenly'.
(If anything, it has 'Heaviside step functioned'.)
(If anything, it has 'Heaviside step functioned'.)
On An Stòr (The Storr), Isle of Skye, yesterday.
January 21, 2026 at 8:16 AM
On An Stòr (The Storr), Isle of Skye, yesterday.
14th September 2025 on An Teallach (usually translated as "The Forge"), one of the finest Scottish mountains.
December 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
14th September 2025 on An Teallach (usually translated as "The Forge"), one of the finest Scottish mountains.
4/4 There were a few other people on the summit too
December 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
4/4 There were a few other people on the summit too
¾ This one focuses on Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin
December 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
¾ This one focuses on Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin
A few images from the summit of Ben More on St Andrew's Day. (Spoiler: it was verry purty.)
December 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A few images from the summit of Ben More on St Andrew's Day. (Spoiler: it was verry purty.)
The Braes of Balquhidder yesterday
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The Braes of Balquhidder yesterday
Possible #FluidLinks post #3
* Wanting a really fresh start, the BBC ask someone who's never seen Doctor Who to produce the 2027 series. What TWO stories would you show them before they start work?
* What is your favourite alien from black-and-white (1960s) DW?
* Wanting a really fresh start, the BBC ask someone who's never seen Doctor Who to produce the 2027 series. What TWO stories would you show them before they start work?
* What is your favourite alien from black-and-white (1960s) DW?
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Possible #FluidLinks post #3
* Wanting a really fresh start, the BBC ask someone who's never seen Doctor Who to produce the 2027 series. What TWO stories would you show them before they start work?
* What is your favourite alien from black-and-white (1960s) DW?
* Wanting a really fresh start, the BBC ask someone who's never seen Doctor Who to produce the 2027 series. What TWO stories would you show them before they start work?
* What is your favourite alien from black-and-white (1960s) DW?
#FluidLinks possibilities #2
* On the whole, have you preferred it when 21st Century DW introduces new villains, or when it updates 'classic' ones?
* Imagine that Billie Piper is indeed The Doctor, at least for the 2026 Christmas Special. What type of companion or companions would you give her?
* On the whole, have you preferred it when 21st Century DW introduces new villains, or when it updates 'classic' ones?
* Imagine that Billie Piper is indeed The Doctor, at least for the 2026 Christmas Special. What type of companion or companions would you give her?
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
#FluidLinks possibilities #2
* On the whole, have you preferred it when 21st Century DW introduces new villains, or when it updates 'classic' ones?
* Imagine that Billie Piper is indeed The Doctor, at least for the 2026 Christmas Special. What type of companion or companions would you give her?
* On the whole, have you preferred it when 21st Century DW introduces new villains, or when it updates 'classic' ones?
* Imagine that Billie Piper is indeed The Doctor, at least for the 2026 Christmas Special. What type of companion or companions would you give her?
Hey RFS, blooting some possible #FluidLinks if you still need any.
* Which (sadly departed) member of DW cast or crew do you most wish you'd had a chance to interview?
* After "The Sea Devils", Mr Cook is presumably already pruning another story. Which would be top of your list?
* Which (sadly departed) member of DW cast or crew do you most wish you'd had a chance to interview?
* After "The Sea Devils", Mr Cook is presumably already pruning another story. Which would be top of your list?
November 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Hey RFS, blooting some possible #FluidLinks if you still need any.
* Which (sadly departed) member of DW cast or crew do you most wish you'd had a chance to interview?
* After "The Sea Devils", Mr Cook is presumably already pruning another story. Which would be top of your list?
* Which (sadly departed) member of DW cast or crew do you most wish you'd had a chance to interview?
* After "The Sea Devils", Mr Cook is presumably already pruning another story. Which would be top of your list?
Through a gap in the cliffs of Beinn Làir, the distant peaks of An Teallach rise above the Fisherfield Forest
May 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Through a gap in the cliffs of Beinn Làir, the distant peaks of An Teallach rise above the Fisherfield Forest
Looking across a sea of low cloud to the Torridon mountains this week. Loch Maree is hidden under the low cloud!
May 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Looking across a sea of low cloud to the Torridon mountains this week. Loch Maree is hidden under the low cloud!
Reposted by Paul Todd
Made it to the top of the pinnacle on the summit of Ben Arthur, despite the nerve-wracking exposed scramble!
April 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Made it to the top of the pinnacle on the summit of Ben Arthur, despite the nerve-wracking exposed scramble!
Hello Bluesky - can anyone tell me why I can post images but not videos? When I click the blue 'film strip' icon, the correct files on my computer appear for selection (.mov format, less than one minute long) but when I select file it doesn't appear in the post, or upload. Repeated attempts!
April 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Hello Bluesky - can anyone tell me why I can post images but not videos? When I click the blue 'film strip' icon, the correct files on my computer appear for selection (.mov format, less than one minute long) but when I select file it doesn't appear in the post, or upload. Repeated attempts!
Looking across the Fionn Loch into the Fisherfield Forest, NW Scotland, yesterday
April 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Looking across the Fionn Loch into the Fisherfield Forest, NW Scotland, yesterday