AardvarkBlues

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Wannabe Writer from Dublin, Ireland. Lover of books, movies, all things pop culture, a bit of politics, equality in all things, Manchester United (for my sins), and, of course, my beautiful wife. Kidney transplant recipient, July 2023.

AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 10, 2024 at 15:49 UTC

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Feders 😷🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @feders.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 10, 2024 at 09:38 UTC

Shame this is not by the canal or Waterways Ireland would have cleaned it up quickly

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 10, 2024 at 11:17 UTC

In 👏 this 👏 economy.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 10, 2024 at 10:30 UTC

GRRM’s Dance of the Dragons is going to be nothing compared to this clash of Tory houses.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 09, 2024 at 17:40 UTC

That’s a great analogy.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 09, 2024 at 16:35 UTC

Fecker doesn’t know any better.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 09, 2024 at 11:53 UTC

She’s one sick and deranged puppy.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 19:33 UTC

Yasssssss! I’m all in! 👏

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 11:40 UTC

Threads: What are sharks? Hit me with a like and comment.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 11:20 UTC

We recently rewatched the show from start to finish and we’ll happily co-sign this take. Everything’s about Elementary worker from beginning to its poignant finale.

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Grimdark Magazine @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 11:05 UTC

I quite enjoyed Corey spreading their wings and really showing their creative range || Adrian reviews THE MERCY OF GODS by James SA Corey || www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-m...

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 11:12 UTC

I can’t wait for this book. Great review, thank you.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 11:06 UTC

I’m getting serious Marion Zimmer Bradley vibes here.

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Nick Harkaway @harkaway.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 07, 2024 at 19:10 UTC

I am enjoying this week a lot.

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ApocalypticaNow @apocalypticanow.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 07, 2024 at 19:26 UTC

I think a lot about how the Nazis were voted into office. But that outcome wasn't inevitable—people could've made a different choice. Fascism is like a vampire; you must first invite it inside.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 07, 2024 at 19:17 UTC

No doubt we will.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 07, 2024 at 19:16 UTC

We have it set to record the series here in Ireland. We’re looking forward to it.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 07, 2024 at 15:38 UTC

"We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children".

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 07, 2024 at 15:09 UTC

Grumpy Van Grumpskin.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 07, 2024 at 15:06 UTC

Afternoon Womble. We’re doing fine back in the Auld Sod. I’m working my way through the second book in the Three Body Problem series. Following this, I’m revisiting Iain Bank’s debut, The Wasp Factory, 40 years since its publication. May the Lord have mercy on me.

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Derek Kunsken @derekkunsken.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 12:55 UTC

The ebook of "The House of Styx" and "The House of Saints" are now on sale for .99p each at @solarisbooks.bsky.social! The duology is a scifi family saga in the clouds of Venus starring the Québécois. Library Journal and Publishers Weekly gave starred reviews
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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 07:59 UTC

Heavy is the arm that wields the sword.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 05:51 UTC

And now Truss is gone too. 🥳

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 21:08 UTC

Far far too many.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 21:04 UTC

Reform UK 🤬 And still folk voted Tory.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 20:50 UTC

That’s the way to do it.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 20:39 UTC

Are you, Mark?

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 12:41 UTC

What I’ll be looking for from the Conservatives tonight: 160-200 seats: a good night for the Tories; could be back after one term if things go badly for Labour 100-160: a bad night; three terms to rebuild Under 100: out for a very long time indeed Third party: gone for good

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 10:02 UTC

One year to the day since I had my kidney transplant. It’s been wild, wonderful, panic-ridden (soothed by my medical team, thankfully), and the overriding feeling is one of gratitude.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 19:12 UTC

I need to work on my act 😭

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 19:08 UTC

What I should’ve said: Was this a non-fiction story? I messed up the delivery. 😒

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 19:06 UTC

True story?

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 19:02 UTC

One just doesn’t turn down a chippy tea.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 12:41 UTC

The Democratic Party are sleepwalking the US into authoritarianism.

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Alasdair Stuart @alasdairstuart.com
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 10:05 UTC

Doesn't have to be labour, but please folks, for literally all of us, vote on Thursday and vote to remove the parasites who've mutilated this country's resources, psyche, character and population for 14 years.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 17:18 UTC

It was great. Truly.

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JL Kaufmann @jlkaufmann.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 14:53 UTC

Seriously, fellow British peeps, go and vote on the 4th. Don't take it for granted that the Labour landslide victory is a done deal and your vote doesn't matter. Brexit was such a catastrofuck because half the people who had a right to vote on it couldn't be arsed because OBVIOUSLY it was done deal.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 19:08 UTC

That’s France and pretty much a lot of Europe totally fucked now.

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Dave Hutchinson @hutchinsondave.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 11:03 UTC

Let’s play ‘Pin The Comma On The Headline’!

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 10:47 UTC

Morning Womble. All is good on this side of the water. I’m currently very much enjoying this classic of science fiction. I will move on to The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu next. Happy wombling! ☺️

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 07:49 UTC

Good Morning Blue Sky! Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading and finishing the great Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky. What are you reading at the moment?

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 20:36 UTC

Got ‘em all.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 20:35 UTC

Reading a classic. Watching Glastonbury.

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David J Court @davidjcourt.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 07:20 UTC

@stephencollins.bsky.social nails it.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 18:29 UTC

Sometimes getting through the day is enough.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 22:27 UTC

Whaaaaaaaat?

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 22:24 UTC

I waited for Be The One, saw the duet with Parker, then went to bed. I’ll stay up for Coldplay tomorrow night. (Don’t shoot me, I’m seeing them in September.) 😃

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 20:01 UTC

0/10. Would not recommend.

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AardvarkBlues @jamesmcshane.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 18:51 UTC

Mel Brooks. He’s the right age.

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[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 18:28 UTC

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