Stephen Gower
@sjgower.bsky.social
Oxford. Mostly gets around by bike.
How much would it cost to get the advert screen on this bus shelter, opposite the DfT in Horseferry Road, to display how long it's been since the consultation ended?
November 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
How much would it cost to get the advert screen on this bus shelter, opposite the DfT in Horseferry Road, to display how long it's been since the consultation ended?
I made an infographic map. Oxford's Congestion Charge scheme (from 29th Oct) is not like most congestion charge schemes, because you can get to most streets in the city without being charged. My impression is a lot of people haven't realised this.
October 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I made an infographic map. Oxford's Congestion Charge scheme (from 29th Oct) is not like most congestion charge schemes, because you can get to most streets in the city without being charged. My impression is a lot of people haven't realised this.
Royal Mail will allow me to track my item, but only after delivery.
September 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Royal Mail will allow me to track my item, but only after delivery.
Should the folk on the right hand side of streets like these have the same opportunity of charging as those on the left? If so, what solution is suggested?
July 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Should the folk on the right hand side of streets like these have the same opportunity of charging as those on the left? If so, what solution is suggested?
Second attempt. Much better geography I think, keeping the rough shape of districts & not splitting up urban areas (what was I doing with the 3 Kidlingtons last time?!) @oxfordclarion.bsky.social are welcome to use this (in 2029?) if they like. Others feel free to ask. I can even provide qgis files!
May 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Second attempt. Much better geography I think, keeping the rough shape of districts & not splitting up urban areas (what was I doing with the 3 Kidlingtons last time?!) @oxfordclarion.bsky.social are welcome to use this (in 2029?) if they like. Others feel free to ask. I can even provide qgis files!
I probably should have made this template before the count and filled it in on the day. Never mind, it's ready for the next time (assuming roughly similar boundaries, which may not be the case).
May 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I probably should have made this template before the count and filled it in on the day. Never mind, it's ready for the next time (assuming roughly similar boundaries, which may not be the case).
Current status: In Wales.
March 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Current status: In Wales.
January 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery.
January 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery.
What does it take to destroy a Bell Bollard like this?
(corner of Speedwell Street and Old Greyfriars Street, Oxford, next to the loading bay entrance to Westgate Shopping centre: maps.app.goo.gl/kNzmo4ZVzQbz... )
(corner of Speedwell Street and Old Greyfriars Street, Oxford, next to the loading bay entrance to Westgate Shopping centre: maps.app.goo.gl/kNzmo4ZVzQbz... )
January 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
What does it take to destroy a Bell Bollard like this?
(corner of Speedwell Street and Old Greyfriars Street, Oxford, next to the loading bay entrance to Westgate Shopping centre: maps.app.goo.gl/kNzmo4ZVzQbz... )
(corner of Speedwell Street and Old Greyfriars Street, Oxford, next to the loading bay entrance to Westgate Shopping centre: maps.app.goo.gl/kNzmo4ZVzQbz... )
I can see that - but after four hours in the steamer, it no longer does!
November 24, 2024 at 8:08 PM
I can see that - but after four hours in the steamer, it no longer does!
Unless I was one you saw, count anothe Welly cyclist here. Basic Decathlon ones, but my feet are always dry no matter what the level of rain and puddles. And that's nice.
October 15, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Unless I was one you saw, count anothe Welly cyclist here. Basic Decathlon ones, but my feet are always dry no matter what the level of rain and puddles. And that's nice.
Changed vehicle since 2017!
September 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Changed vehicle since 2017!
Can confirm pot. However this has had nearly 20 years of threatening to die, but this year suddenly doubled in size and put on an amazing display. Swan song? Apologises for tatty urban shed/fence.
April 28, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Can confirm pot. However this has had nearly 20 years of threatening to die, but this year suddenly doubled in size and put on an amazing display. Swan song? Apologises for tatty urban shed/fence.
Am I detecting from your use of stock photography that I have finally identified the piece of kitchen equipment that I have and you don't?
April 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Am I detecting from your use of stock photography that I have finally identified the piece of kitchen equipment that I have and you don't?
My biggest mistake in Christmas dinner preparation was putting the Yorkshire pudding batter and the custard into identical Tupperware containers...
December 25, 2023 at 9:54 PM
My biggest mistake in Christmas dinner preparation was putting the Yorkshire pudding batter and the custard into identical Tupperware containers...
