Self-contained
@self-contained.bsky.social
Self-contained: (of a person) quiet and independent; not depending on or influenced by others.
Retired. Former librarian, information manager, archivist.
Northumbrian. European.
Retired. Former librarian, information manager, archivist.
Northumbrian. European.
On the North approach is the long sandy sweep of Embleton Bay
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On the North approach is the long sandy sweep of Embleton Bay
Mr President, can you find an elephant in this sketch?
It's ok. Take your time...
It's ok. Take your time...
October 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Mr President, can you find an elephant in this sketch?
It's ok. Take your time...
It's ok. Take your time...
Leaked plans show the proposed new White House...
October 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Leaked plans show the proposed new White House...
Courtesy of Mr Mayor. Mike Dicks(Trump_ton)
July 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Courtesy of Mr Mayor. Mike Dicks(Trump_ton)
The Holy Bible.
Douglas Adams Authorised Edition
Douglas Adams Authorised Edition
June 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Holy Bible.
Douglas Adams Authorised Edition
Douglas Adams Authorised Edition
"A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It's where the rich use public transportation." - Gustavo Petro
May 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It's where the rich use public transportation." - Gustavo Petro
Where can I get odds on a Reform/Tory govt following the next GE, with LibDems as the official Opposition? Toss-up between Greens and Labour for fourth place.
May 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Where can I get odds on a Reform/Tory govt following the next GE, with LibDems as the official Opposition? Toss-up between Greens and Labour for fourth place.
I asked Gemini. It wasn't sure...
April 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I asked Gemini. It wasn't sure...
Tr*mp's going to declare USA bankrupt and then re-open under a new name. That's how they operate, isn't it?
Welcome to the future Confederate States of America.
Welcome to the future Confederate States of America.
April 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Tr*mp's going to declare USA bankrupt and then re-open under a new name. That's how they operate, isn't it?
Welcome to the future Confederate States of America.
Welcome to the future Confederate States of America.
So who do the tarrifs hurt? Early trading seems to show the US$ taking a nosedive...
April 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
So who do the tarrifs hurt? Early trading seems to show the US$ taking a nosedive...
Remember 'DOGE' is pronounced the same as 'dodgy' - British English (informal) - dishonest, unreliable. Potentially dangerous, Of low quality.
February 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Remember 'DOGE' is pronounced the same as 'dodgy' - British English (informal) - dishonest, unreliable. Potentially dangerous, Of low quality.
Dire Straits release Money for Nothing, June 1985
February 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Dire Straits release Money for Nothing, June 1985
Really wasn't too shabby last time I was there, 8 years ago
December 3, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Really wasn't too shabby last time I was there, 8 years ago
Covid has struck. Mother in law tested positive a week ago. She's housebound so we're not sure where she got it from. She's been quite poorly. My wife got it the end of last week and it's my turn today.
Seems a particularly infectious strain.
Seems a particularly infectious strain.
November 11, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Covid has struck. Mother in law tested positive a week ago. She's housebound so we're not sure where she got it from. She's been quite poorly. My wife got it the end of last week and it's my turn today.
Seems a particularly infectious strain.
Seems a particularly infectious strain.
BBC Royals In Need?
November 7, 2024 at 8:30 PM
BBC Royals In Need?
Looking at the US election map, it seems the Confederates won. The rebels lost Virginia but overran Pennsylvania.
November 7, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Looking at the US election map, it seems the Confederates won. The rebels lost Virginia but overran Pennsylvania.
I guess Malta can get a headstart on Halloween, playing Triq or Street
October 30, 2024 at 2:11 PM
I guess Malta can get a headstart on Halloween, playing Triq or Street
What's that saying?
"Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on ME."
"Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on ME."
October 30, 2024 at 8:30 AM
What's that saying?
"Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on ME."
"Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on ME."
And yet, in Fells Point, Baltimore...
October 3, 2024 at 7:52 PM
And yet, in Fells Point, Baltimore...