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snaptophobic

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Humanist, atheist, UK republican and lefty tea drinker. I build models of railway things for people. I build models of winged things for me. My personal opinions live here.

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purplepadma, to random
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Good morning. I don’t feel as perky and cheerful today, maybe that’s just because of the heavy rain or the fact that I didn’t sleep well. Got to go out into the wet to pick up my fit note and pop into the post office. I’d rather go back to sleep. How do you feel today?

snaptophobic,
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@purplepadma

I had a crappy sleep, my back playing me up. Still, I’ve just done the grocery run and back in time for a coffee. It could be worse.

snaptophobic, to random
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My resignation has been accepted. We have parted on good terms.

Now I simply need to finish the work in hand to be able to close off that part of my life.

snaptophobic,
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In case you are wondering what this is all about, I’ve decided to retire and close my railway modelmaking business. It’s a decision that’s been brewing for a few years.

I’ve got two commissions I will complete, and then I’m free to pursue whatever I want - within reason and accounting for caring duties with Best Beloved.

snaptophobic,
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@theaardvark

Thank you. I am afraid it may well look a lot like it does now, just with less soldering!

snaptophobic, to random
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Morning world. Wake me again in time for lunch.

snaptophobic, to random
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Billy-puss and I braved the outdoors to briefly survey the wreckage of our backyard.

Two dandelion flowers in full bloom. We are looking down at the golden yellow flowers with their many petals open wide. The plant's leaves are slightly out of focus in the background.
Billy, a long-haired black ca, sits on paving slabs, quietly surveying the scene. Granite stone chips, slowly being overtaken by various plants are held within a geometric pattern of kerb slabs.
A view up through the young leaves of an oak tree to a blue sky beyond. Sunlight is showing through some leaves, while others are in silhouette. Thin branches and twigs are dark silhouettes against the sky.

snaptophobic, to random
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I hate vacuuming. I hate my vacuum, even though I chose it!

The problem is the whirly-brush bit on the front clogs with the combined hair from me and the cat. I need to spend half an hour dismantling the machine to clean it after a vacuuming session.

The other problem is neither floor type setting actually works as expected.

Perhaps I need a better vacuum, or better yet employ a cleaner!

purplepadma, to random
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I don’t want to jinx it, but this morning I think I feel… better?

snaptophobic,
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@purplepadma 🩷

Small steps. Don’t rush things.

snaptophobic, to random
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Morning world.

I think that’s it. Maybe more later. We’ll see.

Workshopshed, to random
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Is that what I think it is?

snaptophobic,
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@Workshopshed

If you think it’s a stink pipe, I reckon you’re right.

RolloTreadway, to random
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You remember that I had a sheet, which I struggled to get dry because of the weather, and then when I finally managed to get it dry on the line a bird shat on it?

Washed it again today.

A bird shat on it.

Again.

snaptophobic,
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@RolloTreadway

It’s a sign. Not sure what it’s a sign of, but it’s definitely one.

snaptophobic, to random
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Today marks the end of an era. Until today, I’ve always had an analogue telephone number attached to my life.

When I was little, it was 63158. Then it was 38099.
(Sadly I don’t remember the numbers after I left home, but I did have my own phone for a bit before moving in with Best Beloved.) Until this day it ended in 017…

Now, it’s cell phone only. We’ve been switched off. There is no longer a dial tone on our analogue phones.

snaptophobic,
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@andijah

It does. We’ve been letting everyone know about the change for a couple of months, but it certainly feels odd now it’s happened.

The march of progress.

snaptophobic,
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@andijah

True.

It’s saving us some money every month, so that’s probably progress.

RolloTreadway, to random
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I think I'm the only person who didn't know anything about the aurora last night. Anyway, I was far too tired and asleep not long after sunset. Sometimes, though, I wonder how everyone knows about these things except me.

snaptophobic,
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@RolloTreadway

I knew about it, but I reckoned that my location in the bottom right hand corner of Blighty might not get a good view*. Any glow would likely be low in the sky here, and therefore blocked by roofs in the line of sight.

Besides, I was knackered and had to go to bed.

  • I still don’t know if I’m correct in my assumption. I think I’d be quite upset to have missed a good show.
snaptophobic, to random
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Morning world. It looks very autumnal out there, with dense mist. Have a good Saturday, whatever you’re doing.

snaptophobic, to random
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Some mild success getting medical attention for Best Beloved today. Nothing serious, just routine.

Now I’m feeling all out of sorts with everything. I think I need a bit of the warm sunshine. If anyone needs me, I’m out there. points

snaptophobic, to random
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Morning world. I will take a quiet day today, but I’ve got some phone calls to make. I hate phone calls.

RolloTreadway, to random
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Yikes. Just had a truly terrifying experience.

A reminder for my dentist appointment popped up on my phone! I guess I'd accidentally set the reminder for a week in advance rather than my usual day in advance.

I am definitely not ready for the dentist today NO THANK YOU

snaptophobic,
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@RolloTreadway

AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!

snaptophobic, to random
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We’ve been on another adventure! Giving a lift to a friend from his home in one part of the Medway Towns to collect his repaired car in another part. Then he took us for a light lunch at a local country park.

Very pleasant it was too. The country park bit, that is, not the Medway Towns.

purplepadma, to random
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Morning. Miss Cinnamon didn’t come home last night. Tom slept downstairs to listen out for her, but nothing. I’m very anxious.

snaptophobic,
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@purplepadma

Oh no! 😥

I hope she comes home soon.

snaptophobic, to random
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Morning world. Better sleep returned. Now to look ahead to a busy day.

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I don’t think Labour should have accepted Elphicke.it makes no sense.

snaptophobic,
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@daycoder

Considering how far right Labour have drifted, chasing the racist vote, it’s hardly a surprise.

snaptophobic, to random
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Resignation letter (email) sent. Now waiting for the explosion and aftershocks…

snaptophobic, to random
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Good luck!

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