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I spent a little time this weekend reminding myself of what writing code is like (before I start work again on Tuesday, after [4 months travelling](https://adventure.awaits.us)). After my recent post on [leaving Meta's social networks](./posts/goodbye-big-social) I decided to create a script to convert the GDPR-provided archive of all my activity on Instagram into this blog.

You can find it at [/instagram-posts](./instagram-posts) — I'll figure out a good place to leave a permanent link soon!

![](instgram- ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/archiving-instagram-posts/) 2023-04-28T15:21:00Z **Goodbye big-social**
_**TL;DR**: I'm going to leave Meta's social networking platforms (Facebook, Instagram) on June 16th, 2023. This website, [byJP.me](https://byjp.me), will always show good ways to reach me and find out what I'm up to — please say hello if we haven't chatted in a while!_

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I'm pretty fed up of Facebook and Instagram. I barely use them, but when I do I _binge_, and end up feeling terrible afterwards. I'm familiar with how sites like these use data analytics to group humans into buckets according to the best ways to ma ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/goodbye-big-social/) 2023-03-01T12:12:37Z **Friends online**
In lovely, nostalgic web 1.0 style, here are some links to the websites of friends of mine. Please enjoy, and get in touch with them if you like what they've built!

- [Words by Vernacchia](https://words.byvernacchia.com) ⌘ [Read more](/friends/) 2023-03-01T12:01:45Z **Embracing IndieWeb**
In December I killed my Twitter account. I was minorly proud of how long I'd been around there (ID 15751: palindromic _and_ an early adopter; living that nerd life), even if I was mostly a lurker, however Musk's layoffs affected friends I trust, and Twitter's security & ethics teams — two teams I wanted to be at full strength.

I wanted to give Mastodon a try (I was already using [PixelFed](https://pixelfed.org) from the Fediverse) and a friend recommended [@nova](https://hachyderm.io/@nova)'s [Hachyderm](https://hachyderm.io) inst ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/indieweb/) 2023-02-15T19:19:24Z **Pão de Açucar was *beautiful*!
#nofilter**
Pão de Açucar was _beautiful_!

[#nofilter](./tags/nofilter) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lncsouqdekcc63jpx4wm6pcozi/) 2023-02-10T19:53:25Z **I’ve not posted in a while cos travelling has…**
I’ve not posted in a while cos travelling has been AMAZING, but one thing in particular has been outrageously awesome…

At the top of an incredible hike Yvette gave me a gorgeous engraved compass, and asked me to marry her 😍 Nothing in the world would make me happier—so, once we’re home from our adventures, we’ll be planning our wedding!

If you care for more detail (about Yvette’s proposal or our trip!) check out my bio for our adventuring blog ☺️

Yo te amo mucho mi amor! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bvkmmigg4vwyfvugsbvougf3ti/) 2023-01-10T11:54:41Z **What a view from the Sky Costanera, here in…**
What a view from the Sky Costanera, here in Santiago de Chile! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/du6a2lr6x7ijypsdus6digqlnq/) 2023-01-08T17:26:48Z **New post! Cartagena is beautiful and…**
New post! Cartagena is beautiful and _delicious_! Head to adventure.awaits.us to read more about this superb three-floor bar, Alquímico, and our foodie adventures with Lunático Cooking Studio.

We’re going to miss you Cartagena! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/asffr2xnk523am5sopd2sa7jiu/) 2023-01-02T21:22:07Z **And we’re off! 👋🛫🇨🇴**
And we’re off! 👋🛫🇨🇴 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zrvzcsfull4pi277ni7ew63kxm/) 2022-12-31T18:50:01Z **We’re setting off on a 4 month South America…**
We’re setting off on a 4 month South America (and Japan) break from work in just 48 hours! If you want to follow our adventures then head to our blog, link in our bios — [https://adventure.awaits.us](https://adventure.awaits.us) (the password, so we’re not fighting spam😉, is the restaurant of our first date: The Palomar) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6povh3lghpwwaqeznlikdeerv4/) 2022-12-24T13:53:53Z **Yvette showing off the Pan de Jamón she made…**
Yvette showing off the Pan de Jamón she made (with help from the ever-awesome Arepa & Co) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/llxuklp727nvbp3prz3f337tcy/) 2022-10-29T10:22:11Z **The Fujifilm Repair Centre**
I've been pleasantly astounded by the quality of [Fujifilm's Service Centre](https://repairs.fujifilm.eu/en/fujifilm-repair-centre/?zr=uk) here in the UK. Honestly, it's likely to keep me using Fujifilm cameras at least until they change it.

I noticed a week back that my [X-T30](https://fujifilm-x.com/global/products/cameras/x-t30-ii/) wasn't turning on. I'm planning a trip, and this camera is 2 years old and out of warranty, so I knew I needed to suck it up and prepare for an expensive repair.

[The pricing] ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/fujifilm-repair-centre/) 2022-10-21T08:50:19Z **Thoughts on Postcards**
I've long admired and played with [postcards](./tags/postcards). For me there's an art to every aspect of creating and sending them — designing, choosing, writing, drawing, doodling, stamping — each of which could stand books' worth of elaboration.

Art is, in my humble opinion, at its greatest when limitlessly exploring a limited space, and a postcards provide plenty of just this kind of freeing limitation. They can be heartfelt and genuine precisely _because_ they don't immediately invite a reply (unlike practical ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/thoughts-on-postcards/) 2022-10-20T11:25:37Z **Standing Invitation**
This is a standing invitation to write to me about anything that's on your mind!

My email address is [hello@byjp.me](mailto:hello@byjp.me).

I'm a very curious person, and I enjoy connecting with people over the things we think about and create. I'd love to see what you've created, I'm happy to share advice on anything you think my opinion is valuable for, and it's even nice just to hear about what you're passionate about right now.

## The deal

Taking a cue from [Matthew Palmer](https://matthewpalmer.net/standing-invitatio ... ⌘ [Read more](/standing-invitation/) 2022-06-17T07:52:24Z **Max Richter's new *re* recomposed Four Seasons…**
Max Richter's new _re_ recomposed Four Seasons was exceptional! (And Chelsea Hospital: what a stunning venue!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d5ugi4f64jwsbsl3b2hkpfw5cy/) 2022-06-07T03:05:54Z **What a wonderful wedding! I only took the one…**
What a wonderful wedding! I only took the one (very inartistic!) photo of the gorgeous bride & groom, but you'll also see a handful of pics from our extended stay in Amsterdam (two days longer than expected courtesy of flight cancellations, but no less fun for the rain!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/b5fyytfabya7pmmch4fqopyova/) 2022-05-25T02:07:27Z **@chrismhs has organised an epic series of…**
[Chris](./tags/chris) has organised an epic series of supremely fun and spectacularly beautiful adventures for us while we're here in BC.

Today's was whale watching, and we got to see three humpbacks, one of which was fishing (not just filter feeding)! A perfect way to spend our first (!) cloudy day 🐳 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/adk64i3zlziwm2tl2o2tyr4nkq/) 2022-05-21T14:22:38Z **Hiking up Black Mountain just north of Vancouver…**
Hiking up Black Mountain just north of Vancouver was so utterly wonderful it deserves its own little post here! I could get used to this being 30 mins away from home! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jp3anhvym24huzfmzv6eoh6ery/) 2022-05-20T04:58:42Z **Kitsilano, you're pretty great.**
Kitsilano, you're pretty great. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ouj2pbrcz4sp4xcogaj3gbplci/) 2022-03-29T06:21:52Z **What an awesome night out at One Night Records!…**
What an awesome night out at One Night Records! 5 different stages and great music from a different age in each — we even bumped into some swing dancing friends! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/aw5dkglnqa57rtn5j2hgdhdoju/) 2022-03-18T17:12:36Z **What a week! Last day of skiing today, now…**
What a week! Last day of skiing today, now relaxing my battered thighs with these lovely folks ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4bmzrvqrkpgrip3qjme5l4zciy/) 2022-03-13T15:33:18Z **First (half) day around Chamonix — glorious!…**
First (half) day around Chamonix — glorious! It's been 12 years, so we took it slow, but I'm ready for more now — let's hope the snow tonight is decent! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ymujqpnzbo6flmjhiqmtqjv34e/) 2022-03-05T12:27:53Z **A supremely relaxing Saturday morning sorting my…**
A supremely relaxing Saturday morning sorting my various paperwork then SQUISHING IT ALL TO PULP 😈

Later I'll make something fun from my new re-pulped paper ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/huozq7rqhxcixg73jxzmetojmi/) 2022-01-24T09:30:42Z **My clock project is complete! 🌈🕦**
My clock project is complete! 🌈🕦

• It tells the time for any location on earth

• It shows night, day, as well as civil & astronomical twilight for the 8 hours ahead

• I can choose the location from an app on my phone, and it'll move to the right time & colours

Lots of fun building this! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bn5wqm7xsmcxx5tbujuuajbsaa/) 2021-12-27T13:32:06Z **Visiting the Science Museum for the first time…**
Visiting the Science Museum for the first time in years and I still love it 😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/au7eldlnamus6yktuqbbmdpsua/) 2021-11-10T19:37:15Z **Experiments in dithering (with @yvetteedrei and…**
Experiments in dithering (with [Yvette](./tags/yvette) and JP)

I really like this style, despite its lack of fidelity & definition; perhaps its nostalgia, and growing up with computers in the early 90s? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/x4l5dnzlgb2m2zcd5leivmrrii/) 2021-09-19T11:12:20Z **How the Light Gets In — what superb food for…**
How the Light Gets In — what superb food for the mind ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/irg6i53tybbpsv6dprv4v2o4ou/) 2021-09-07T06:00:21Z **What an outrageously excellent weekend at Camp…**
What an outrageously excellent weekend at Camp Wildfire! Swing Patrol, I love you all 💚 Mi amor, when's por next festival‽ 🤩 Fil, you're my fave teacher! 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xtpgczgghwg5m5rzr6immdiioi/) 2021-08-27T05:38:17Z **Going out and making new friends for the first…**
Going out and making new friends for the first time in forever and it feels _good_! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d46ehnldzcszgizufbxextvgny/) 2021-08-18T18:15:18Z **Holiday status: glancing in the windows of…**
Holiday status: glancing in the windows of estate agents "out of curiosity" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6gulf6hlxcsaxesu4moyqjggcq/) 2021-08-18T10:39:31Z **We found this wonderful mural in the centre of…**
We found this wonderful mural in the centre of Ciutadela, I fell in love with it immediately — what talent!

Go visit [@giudittabussetti](https://instagram.com/giudittabussetti)'s page to see more of her awesome work. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kcbppktlttfoyv7zxrvinvxyu4/) 2021-08-18T07:59:20Z **Ambling around Fornells yesterday — con el…**
Ambling around Fornells yesterday — con el tío de Yvette, José-Luis ¿ella es muy guapa, no? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tyyjidkdo4uniaqa3bynv6h5zq/) 2021-07-16T20:26:54Z **Me chillin' out 34 years ago to the day. If only…**
Me chillin' out 34 years ago to the day. If only I could still chill with this much style. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/c5hpnu5phgrtyseqfffubwyopu/) 2021-05-17T19:02:31Z **Guess who's excited to be back in his local?**
Guess who's excited to be back in his local? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ucrkqbjgudnjzlvrtgindwfmd4/) 2021-04-25T15:36:04Z **DIY Sunday! Finally hung our *beautiful*…**
DIY Sunday! Finally hung our _beautiful_ headboard from [@o\_wow\_shop](https://instagram.com/o_wow_shop) — we'll be getting a few small plants to sit atop it next weekend 😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wc2t45zq5j4ibwpjiktvxzwluu/) 2021-03-08T12:19:48Z **Yesterday I did a bit of woodworking, and turned…**
Yesterday I did a bit of woodworking, and turned a piece of hardwood into a varnished little stand for my Nixie tube clock. It's very satisfying work I tell you! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/62qiqcc3uunifmmdwrhksy6q2a/) 2021-02-19T09:24:08Z **When you realise 6-year old you has better style…**
When you realise 6-year old you has better style than nearly-36-year old you. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/24oy5zjbojfzj6zb7k574fd7mm/) 2021-02-14T18:45:05Z **Success! Dumplings from scratch together for…**
Success! Dumplings from scratch together for Valentine's ☺️ (To be fair, ain't much would have counted as "not success" 😁😘) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hzffnmnraqwjzedfscwpadjau4/) 2021-01-24T18:24:18Z **🌨️**
🌨️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tu4sdgcvkcxdtydg725kynig74/) 2020-12-31T21:22:29Z **Byeeee 2020! RaveToTheMoon.tv is taking us into…**
Byeeee 2020! RaveToTheMoon.tv is taking us into the new year 💃🕺 we've got our step counters contributing: half a billion steps before the night's out! All the way to the moon! 🚀🌘 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fytcmxjtkoqjcf5krffgguvzve/) 2020-12-26T17:50:53Z **Christmas dinner a day late (cos we made the…**
Christmas dinner a day late (cos we made the typical "the turkey needs defrosting‽" mistake 😂) — Check out those flowers; the most wonderful gift from my Mum — flowers once a month until Summer! (Cos she heard me when I asked why people don't buy men flowers a good year back 😍 love you Mum! [Mum](./tags/mum) ) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/efkuzmqlyuqdrma23zyxljk5eu/) 2020-12-25T20:57:15Z **Merry Christmas folks ☺️**
Merry Christmas folks ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hvruuaptxvs7ngfrdvg573ysvq/) 2020-12-24T12:25:42Z **My new glasses arrived; I'm no longer looking…**
My new glasses arrived; I'm no longer looking through lenses with three years of micro-scratches and HOLY SHIT, IS THIS WHAT YOU WELL-SIGHTED PEOPLE SEE ALL THE TIME‽ THIS IS GLORIOUS! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gp7xushc4eftomhxc62tqvos54/) 2020-12-19T19:10:57Z **Last night (drunken) creativity with…**
Last night (drunken) creativity with [Yvette](./tags/yvette) ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5nths3tw5udoh5yior3owljrse/) 2020-12-18T17:38:53Z **Come on a journey around El Teide National Park…**
Come on a journey around El Teide National Park with us!

The climb up Volcano Teide was tricky and breath taking, in all the ways. Even though we started from the cable car getting the final 700m to 3,715m above sea level it was tough enough to keep Yvette from the peak — but that didn't stop our adventuring!

We took to Volcano Samara just as the sun was setting, and enjoyed a beautiful walk through the Canarian pine forest gazing down on the clouds, spying Las Palmas and ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/cktcweuyuk2majky55bxjhnm3u/) 2020-12-17T12:22:41Z **Stars last night, Mt. Teide today 😁**
Stars last night, Mt. Teide today 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vw5rssqqe4pvvuwcoywkr4n5v4/) 2020-12-16T16:05:37Z **New room with a view (and a spa!) ready to climb…**
New room with a view (and a spa!) ready to climb Volcano Teide 🏔️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dcca32sxfyjszxoflz7lhp6umm/) 2020-12-14T08:57:14Z **Well this is a lovely spot, eh?**
Well this is a lovely spot, eh? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/luavk2jrp7ywb3iwwz6pync2ca/) 2020-12-10T19:01:02Z **Holiday starts! Nighttime in Tenerife is…**
Holiday starts! Nighttime in Tenerife is beautiful, even if Boris has us unexpectedly locking down when we get back now 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kj23u3wfzj45lcm3z3eghu6yba/) 2020-11-01T21:35:54Z **Home made ramen time ☺️ nothing better for a…**
Home made ramen time ☺️ nothing better for a cold and windy evening! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qqmuqvwqem6cprhlciff4aedga/) 2020-10-25T21:15:20Z **It's been a good afternoon! French apple (and…**
It's been a good afternoon! French apple (and rum) cake, and a garlic miso butter roast chicken (shared with the ever-lovely [Yvette](./tags/yvette) 😘) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/f2pb6rykdctvj2qqdkaexkx7ui/) 2020-10-14T06:50:11Z **Another one from Westonbirt; I never can get…**
Another one from Westonbirt; I never can get over these colours! [#nofilter](./tags/nofilter) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d5lxn6c7nekhm3mxklibd6wmni/) 2020-10-12T06:41:54Z **A weekend at Mum's (check out her awesome new…**
A weekend at Mum's (check out her awesome new kitchen in the last photo!) for the wonderful autumn colours at Westonbirt Arboretum. The Acer Glade is one of my favourite places in the world.

❤️🧡💛💚🍂 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/izo4wbl5czli7dosh3lyxoop5m/) 2020-10-03T09:07:27Z **A most satisfying Saturday morning in…**
A most satisfying Saturday morning in bed.

Couple goals with [Yvette](./tags/yvette). ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/oss2zkq2ahqxu3lwnucce6zxda/) 2020-09-14T18:19:01Z **Enjoying a G&T on the balcony. Lovely ☺️…**
Enjoying a G&T on the balcony. Lovely ☺️ When are you getting home [Yvette](./tags/yvette)? There's one waiting! 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2xbszgnklj5jl2yis4gehwhp5u/) 2020-08-28T13:30:06Z **The slightly terrified, very excited face of a…**
The slightly terrified, very excited face of a man who's just turned some zeroes into bricks and mortar for the first time (after 8 months 😳), and his wonderful girlfriend, who's moving in! ♥️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6oqdwoxc2vawrdb2ri6gpsmdqq/) 2020-08-16T18:21:06Z **After two weeks isolating after an international…**
After two weeks isolating after an international trip, Yvette's free! We visited Kew to celebrate ☺️

(Thank you [Mum](./tags/mum) for the wonderful Christmas present of membership!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ojo6j7mozhod5uggk6uqzzmg3y/) 2020-07-29T19:49:19Z **Communicating Slowly**
I've built a microsite called [slow.fyi](https://slow.fyi). It is a single-purpose, small, and simple page designed as a shorthand anyone can use to declare that receiving a reply would be _appreciated_ (rather than being expected).

This has seemed really important to me now the stresses of our own lives are unpredictable, let alone those of our friends we're not regularly in touch with. I've been using " [slow.fyi](https://slow.fyi)", written literally like that in Signal, Whatsapp, emails and similar, as a way to d ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/communicating-solwly/) 2020-06-02T08:18:16Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ehayx4kpxdpsnsx4abo7ldsuum/) 2020-05-23T14:49:34Z **Quiet spot in the park to enjoy an afternoon…**
Quiet spot in the park to enjoy an afternoon outside for the first time in two months — Cider & Ringworld ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/aaztsy676rrxpjnyxib7oernca/) 2020-04-12T20:09:52Z **Family Easter meal, web edition!**
Family Easter meal, web edition!

Is it weird that I'm genuinely planning video capability for the kitchen table of my next flat‽ I can see this being a thing even after quarantine is done with. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vo2t3wzgvaqqqinhwiweqevo4e/) 2020-04-04T20:03:23Z **Watching Tales from the Loop with @yvetteedrei,…**
Watching Tales from the Loop with [Yvette](./tags/yvette), and with [Chris](./tags/chris) and [Rose](./tags/rose) from afar — holy pants this is an excellent series! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dmo67qvrdjs3r37wfy4berccwy/) 2020-03-31T18:16:53Z **Until tomorrow, @kaphleenmurthy**
Until tomorrow, [Kathleen](./tags/kathleen) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bgdntqnyrplemnlvnkktbl6t7m/) 2020-03-29T19:04:13Z **We couldn't find playing cards amongst the…**
We couldn't find playing cards amongst the flat-move-put-on-indefinite-hold box piles, but [Yvette](./tags/yvette) and I _did_ find blank cards… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tizusecbhytjlozs77jnqdl27i/) 2020-03-22T20:21:50Z **Mother's Day dinner ☺️**
Mother's Day dinner ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/mruysnkr4s4iqam46vvdad3euq/) 2020-02-15T14:30:34Z **Can't take these two anywhere 😂**
Can't take these two anywhere 😂 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/p2f5dkh66z7xkgfpebrdey2mde/) 2020-02-01T13:09:42Z **I went on a walk and found a bookshop. I went…**
I went on a walk and found a bookshop. I went into the bookshop and found a book about walking. What a lovely morning ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zh7ew3dioddkfx5m3wtmucncni/) 2020-01-26T22:45:57Z **Echoes of the future and the past this peaceful…**
Echoes of the future and the past this peaceful Sunday night; captured perfectly by the hauntingly beautiful track "Avril 14th" by Aphex Twin, and this snapshot of Cairo on 2015-04-14 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zwpslqlp44eaha6eceaigexnqe/) 2020-01-12T15:18:28Z **I pulled my brain out of my head and made it…**
I pulled my brain out of my head and made it into a website. Cos this is the marvelous world we live in ☺️ Go see brain.byjp.me if you want to play. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/iu7r3vfeielfpbkbo7yz774mjy/) 2020-01-11T14:14:44Z **Thank you NHS! "Opinion: Normal intracranial…**
Thank you NHS! "Opinion: Normal intracranial appearances." 🧠 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lno4czlakm4dmd74h2wlcjepdu/) 2020-01-05T20:39:55Z **I'm really glad I managed to see the exhibition…**
I'm really glad I managed to see the exhibition before it closed! Poignant and beautiful. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/z7afglv6m7d4qncueclrpag7xi/) 2020-01-02T22:17:10Z **It's nice to revisit holidays of sunny times…**
It's nice to revisit holidays of sunny times when it gets a little gloomy; I really loved my break in Venice at the end of last year with the ever-wonderful Yvette ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/o6ek3nojznuhc6avjro3w5eqsu/) 2019-12-25T10:26:05Z **Loving sharing Christmas with my wonderful Mum…**
Loving sharing Christmas with my wonderful Mum ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/g53u5cfr2txbdbdfifi652scqy/) 2019-11-01T07:11:25Z **The Beauty of Type**
Back in July, while recovering from a nasty cold, I received a beautiful postcard from my friend [Richard](https://www.facebook.com/richardjj). It displayed an alphabet he created, each letter inspired by a different writing system of the world.

![](typeface-postcard.webp)

Richard's wonderful alphabet, on the front of a postcard I received from him.

The moment I saw these wonderful shapes I knew I wanted to use them in creating something new; to build on top of Richard's inventive characters. Bed-bound as I was, it nee ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/the-beauty-of-type/) 2019-10-19T18:20:44Z **This is the face of a man very excited for the…**
This is the face of a man very excited for the second _delicious_ course of the meal, with an evening of Venetian Opera ahead! (I'm pretty freakin' happy 😁)

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📷 [Yvette](./tags/yvette) [#accidentallywesanderson](./tags/accidentallywesanderson) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/glmc4azueglc4b3fc2m4n3rdom/) 2019-10-18T21:57:56Z **Oh Venice, you are quite pretty.**
Oh Venice, you are quite pretty. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vhv4fqvkcteziyykyttwhxdxje/) 2019-10-14T18:42:09Z **How can you walk through Tottenham Court Road on…**
How can you walk through Tottenham Court Road on a day off without going to see the majesty of this place? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wjpgbjdgwgy2j2pifxbdnsapz4/) 2019-10-14T13:59:26Z **Wandered into a comic store on a whim, being on…**
Wandered into a comic store on a whim, being on holiday as I am, and asked for recommendations in the realm of one of my (and every one else's) favourites: Transmetropolitan, and it's loveable arsehole of a protagonist Spider Jerusalem.

Some chatter, recommendations and a delightful chat later I make my way out with a new purchase; the owner of the store leaves me with this thought: "You know, we could do with a Spider Jerusalem right now". He's not wrong; Spider holds _eve ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/673xkdcejktc3nvpb33jfgfl5u/) 2019-10-06T08:12:21Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xwvmrph5zerwjx6xk35xgviiba/) 2019-09-22T18:16:56Z **What a privilege to be a part of John & Jenny's…**
What a privilege to be a part of John & Jenny's beautiful day! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qp2mijxntujjimfhydfmf72e2i/) 2019-09-17T07:45:55Z **Sunny late Sunday relaxation; boardgames & G&T…**
Sunny late Sunday relaxation; boardgames & G&T with [Yvette](./tags/yvette) at home ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/agdrc5uqkljnzwiwzvm63zfmqq/) 2019-09-07T12:38:01Z **Doing a first (holi)day wonder about the city…**
Doing a first (holi)day wonder about the city — it's extremely pretty!

My Spanish is also getting better: "¿Dónde está la biblioteca? Me llamo T-Bone, la araña discoteca." ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/epztx4vr5mkx3gynly2a47o32u/) 2019-08-31T12:59:30Z **It's madness, but this is the first time I've…**
It's madness, but this is the first time I've visited the British Library. It's _wonderful_! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4ry3mj6g4p3bvjog3qkiqyqizq/) 2019-08-24T15:25:29Z **Breakfast with our cousins, over from the US…**
Breakfast with our cousins, over from the US ☺️ (Charlie is adorable!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dmfcwkxxrs5i476zkrddprgwuy/) 2019-08-10T20:54:57Z **Sandy & Micah: a stunning wedding of the best of…**
Sandy & Micah: a stunning wedding of the best of people ♥️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/oajh4j4wmwxzp46xwr3532mk54/) 2019-08-03T17:48:44Z **Walking home last night after work's Summer…**
Walking home last night after work's Summer Party; a shadow of a tug boat ripples through the Thames. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7w7zbftrksuiw6zhtjrqfwaesi/) 2019-07-22T06:14:08Z **A survival weekend with this wonderful chap to…**
A survival weekend with this wonderful chap to mark the approaching end of his batchelorhood. 💪💜 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vkxvjqukglzfmacelstvfowxyy/) 2019-07-14T11:53:58Z **My Mum took me to London Terrariums for the…**
My Mum took me to London Terrariums for the workshop day she so kindly gifted me for making another solar circumnavigation — it's been wonderful! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dwdut7kbzft6cdpia53rist5y4/) 2019-07-13T14:54:21Z **I'm sorry, we haven't a Cluedo.**
I'm sorry, we haven't a Cluedo. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xsr5gj44qewf4id74wh2fbgzu4/) 2019-07-07T17:59:54Z **I've always liked being by the sea. I was…**
I've always liked being by the sea. I was giggling as I dipped my toes by Brighton pier yesterday, but even 25+ years ago I was grinning from ear to ear with the wonderful sound of pebble beach surf 🌊☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/nkgah47hqauffghx5rsizkrioy/) 2019-07-06T18:40:16Z ***Someone* is enjoying their childhood flashback…**
_Someone_ is enjoying their childhood flashback 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pusjt747vjzwpclk2l3vpsvev4/) 2019-06-18T20:32:15Z **My "little" brother took me out for dinner to…**
My "little" brother took me out for dinner to the exquisite Social Eating House to celebrate my thirty forth solar circumnavigation. My belly is full, my heart happy, my smile wide and my taste buds still joyously tingling — a thousand thank yous bro! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/j7t3tb4rjgqtfel2hzofjmzfaq/) 2019-06-17T09:57:19Z **Mr. & Mrs. Holloran pour us a wee dram at the…**
Mr. & Mrs. Holloran pour us a wee dram at the Glenkinchie distillery 😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/b2exf73fwnseo7443e4xowmekq/) 2019-06-16T08:47:28Z **A staggeringly wonderful wedding day for Fiona…**
A staggeringly wonderful wedding day for Fiona and Carter, a delightful birthday for me, and a beautiful moment captured here with [Yvette](./tags/yvette) and I ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jzskpnpinmq63xbbr2cxbbf45a/) 2019-06-14T12:27:31Z **Oops, breakfast ended up being at 1pm, but such…**
Oops, breakfast ended up being at 1pm, but such is holiday! It's beautiful and tasty here though, so well worth the wait! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/oxzm4i74to6gxju6z4kgzrqsl4/) 2019-06-13T19:46:11Z **That time when @chrismhs was accidentally in…**
That time when [Chris](./tags/chris) was accidentally in Sweden and I put this crack team together to take the hit of visiting the utterly wonderful Darjeeling Express on his behalf. [#latergram](./tags/latergram) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/s63pc4m5gq3l7bokhnng34t6eq/) 2019-06-09T08:27:23Z **I'm camping with a bunch of friends in Battle.…**
I'm camping with a bunch of friends in Battle. It's peaceful here, and so sunny this morning! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/sklc3arjf75t63tmcmpwmnnbra/) 2019-05-18T17:43:11Z **An amazing early birthday present from…**
An amazing early birthday present from [Yvette](./tags/yvette) — a tour of the disused parts of Charing Cross underground station!

This construction tunnel has an extremely unusual S-bend in it, because the engineers wanted to avoid the support structures of Nelson's Column! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6j2toj7mqeiffdfkzwlkyzupyu/) 2019-05-10T22:22:58Z **The sisters Drabkin-Reiter enjoying some late…**
The sisters Drabkin-Reiter enjoying some late afternoon sun in Lecce. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zglhciu7ays22wzcs5jotju3fe/) 2019-05-10T16:05:21Z **"What a magical tree"**
"What a magical tree" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kkz473kyda2dyfviii5tfm6x64/) 2019-05-09T16:17:58Z **@lydiadr leaping across the rocks like there…**
[Lydia](./tags/lydia) leaping across the rocks like there isn't a 5m plummet into a chilly Mediterranean just below 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gxohg7lcjruis5ig4kanqntg3i/) 2019-05-08T20:16:13Z **What a beautiful city! And to think: the caves…**
What a beautiful city! And to think: the caves it is founded on (and that still sit on the opposite hills) have been occupied by "humans" since well before the name applied exactly — some estimates put it as far back as 750,000 years ago… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/scl5towry3wikksbquvahpou2u/) 2019-05-07T19:20:34Z **Hungry cyclists hunting for wild gelato 👀🍨**
Hungry cyclists hunting for wild gelato 👀🍨 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vz3hxmvyhn36l64eyluj5o3yce/) 2019-05-07T17:19:08Z **We found some lions with weird faces. We thought…**
We found some lions with weird faces. We thought they might enjoy some weird company for a bit. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/j5drj5e4bmezldqgiez4oetcoy/) 2019-05-06T18:06:03Z **Fifi really enjoys gelato.**
Fifi really enjoys gelato. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7tjppwdjsykvl6m7bql7rcyqx4/) 2019-05-06T17:48:03Z **What a creation!**
What a creation! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dae6hrp4kuwvqo43mmgjisblle/) 2019-05-05T12:28:42Z **A beautiful, tiny caffè; books floor to…**
A beautiful, tiny caffè; books floor to ceiling, underfoot caverns and staff with a kind smile ❤️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/z7x45e5ejym4sc7bfadg4mmeqm/) 2019-05-03T05:46:42Z **Woke up early, getting to some surgery to save…**
Woke up early, getting to some surgery to save an ailing MacBook.

[#accidentalwesanderson](./tags/accidentalwesanderson) [#notsoaccidentallywesanderson](./tags/notsoaccidentallywesanderson) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/i7oc2issfmrh7fhpcqlcwgomw4/) 2019-04-28T17:56:52Z **Confused zebra crossing.**
Confused zebra crossing. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qovkvlkwgfwtvi7e3gu33mjwg4/) 2019-04-27T10:24:18Z **Ever-awesome street art in Shoreditch.**
Ever-awesome street art in Shoreditch. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pcatzacoigf5xboo7a57g5lpl4/) 2019-04-24T14:12:03Z **Miriscience**
It was early March, 2018 when I realised I’d found the answer to a question that had been niggling at me for decades. That answer itself took only three years of pondering, but the question took what felt like all of my then 29 rotations to clearly define.

The moment of clarity came during a swing dance festival camp in Herräng, Sweden. I’d met a person who, like all unforgettable people, was the distillation of a personality trait I adored: she was forever in awe of the world around her. I found myself in need of defining that state ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/miriscience/) 2019-04-24T07:31:50Z **I started writing again ☺️ This picture is…**
I started writing again ☺️ This picture is one I took in Herräng in 2014 with [Erica](./tags/erica); a pivotal moment in my journey to understanding, and naming, an aspect of humanity that defines a big part of how I live my life 🤩 — read (or listen to!) the story at medium.com/miriscient. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/oecwkgfkqsjf6tij4im5hbbaqu/) 2019-04-20T12:56:12Z **A beautiful film with a brilliantly told story…**
A beautiful film with a brilliantly told story and superb acting — you know what you're watching this Easter! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2p3dvrdws7hqs6ipva5bewrgy4/) 2019-04-07T22:03:06Z **So much love for the Brat Pack today — watch…**
So much love for the Brat Pack today — watch this space for the video that gives this wonderful pose some context 😂 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5refpsuuumgzl2ooebei3rtfuu/) 2019-04-07T07:02:29Z **There's nothing quite like an impressive room…**
There's nothing quite like an impressive room filled with impressive dancers demonstrating their joie-de-vivre to an incredible live band! 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gdljixikbfeydqriyv7itofjim/) 2019-04-05T01:10:20Z **Back at Savoy Cup so, of course, a visit to this…**
Back at Savoy Cup so, of course, a visit to this glorious place is the first port of call! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/nqyem536ndyyym75mca32c333q/) 2019-03-31T16:58:52Z **I went plant shopping 😁**
I went plant shopping 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jfwsjuz6piaeqwrhobb5vlbqum/) 2019-03-29T18:42:01Z **Sunny & pretty finish to the work week ☺️**
Sunny & pretty finish to the work week ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/grvzwddiqhxnebcf3cy5pny3zy/) 2019-03-29T00:31:49Z **Today I wanted to dig down and see how lucky I…**
Today I wanted to dig down and see how lucky I could be at designing a logo for a personal project. I like how it ended up 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lzjw7yx7ayvp4h5towcv6xczny/) 2019-03-18T07:25:49Z **A final shot of the Slide Rock state park in the…**
A final shot of the Slide Rock state park in the Red Mountains as I make my way into the office after two weeks off — I'm really looking forward to it actually! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yate2nqm6m5f6ymjelt4edyys4/) 2019-03-16T23:24:03Z **What a wonderful trip! having hung out with…**
What a wonderful trip! having hung out with wonderful old friends straight from the aurport, I'm finally back home, relaxing and reflecting on a glorious trip (geddit?) — hooray for America, for family, and for friends old and new. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/to6samxc6kchrblc673efp3sei/) 2019-03-16T04:21:21Z **My new friend Ed sings in the "Live Band…**
My new friend Ed sings in the "Live Band Karaoke" at Copper Blues, the awesome bar I got to spend my last night in the US at! Maybe I should have had one less drink, my flights have been a little testing 😅

I've really enjoyed having deep and fascinating chats with strangers while I've been out here; I've met a theoretical physics researcher at ASU, a drone light show project manager, a travel-loving retiree who volunteers at Stanford University's Arizonan Gardens, and a host of ot ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/eao2gbgi6thzphaskz23zbvboi/) 2019-03-14T03:30:37Z **I spent a while flicking through pictures of my…**
I spent a while flicking through pictures of my trip this morning — at 4am, having been woken up by an enormous snowstorm — got thinking and started writing.

I turned it into this little sequence when the sun came up (and finally got to post it now Instagram's issues are fixed!) 😊

[#fomo](./tags/fomo)

There have been a lot of lovely photos of wonderful places here recently

I'm having an incredible time, but this is only a slice of the story. Even the easiest life is hard ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/72mbeaxeerm6ynck2os2ofjske/) 2019-03-14T02:50:32Z **Hey Courthouse View, Arizona. You sexy.**
Hey Courthouse View, Arizona. You sexy. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hlb27ml3wswlxyvsglbpvmfeny/) 2019-03-13T05:38:27Z **I got a new hat and found the edge of the…**
I got a new hat and found the edge of the canyon.

On to snowy Sedona tomorrow, but not before the outdoor activities Mecca that is Flagstaff! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/usw3dro7rld34w7d7al3imeoue/) 2019-03-13T00:55:04Z **Can't stop grinning at this place. You really,…**
Can't stop grinning at this place. You really, really need to visit. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/mmho4gbnbyj3vo42sylq6rqaju/) 2019-03-12T04:34:27Z **My auntie and I trying not to look too closely…**
My auntie and I trying not to look too closely at "The Abyss", a straight 3,000ft drop off the edge of the Grand Canyon.

This place is utterly stunning, it's almost like it's the 7th wonder of the natural world or something. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7k6fllsjxthlm34ntvhv3qys5i/) 2019-03-11T13:39:26Z **The bar we went to last night felt gloriously…**
The bar we went to last night felt gloriously American, and the band—musicians rotating through anyone who brought an instrument along—was fantastic! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2jizbqhh3hq7gce3ip4qyinus4/) 2019-03-09T23:40:15Z **I found a art in the desert — SPECTER by…**
I found a art in the desert — SPECTER by Sterling Ruby — a giant, bright orange cuboid in the sand. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5fgznkcjvtxswiqi2l23i6goza/) 2019-03-09T06:17:17Z **A Sublime sound bath at the Integratron ☺️…**
A Sublime sound bath at the Integratron ☺️ [Chris](./tags/chris) takes awesome photos 👌 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/w4h3vcmjpfnrsibettqelzk22y/) 2019-03-09T05:51:08Z **The beautiful landscapes of Joshua Tree — cold…**
The beautiful landscapes of Joshua Tree — cold but oh so sunny! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2pwqioz6uxdxz27ujqqx4vzj7u/) 2019-03-08T19:19:48Z **Found some sun in Palm Springs!**
Found some sun in Palm Springs! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ezmre7tuvfi7vjaagg6tz6wpoi/) 2019-03-07T22:27:59Z **Like a kid at Universal Studios 😁 It's…**
Like a kid at Universal Studios 😁 It's surprisingly awesome!

Also, Chris isn't taller than me. Don't know what you're talking about 😅 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/r5lmkpsv565ynbbxs5gztoymf4/) 2019-03-06T15:57:11Z **It's not been the brightest set off days, but…**
It's not been the brightest set off days, but San Fran has a delightful moodiness to it when the train is coming in.

Or drive down Highway 1 has been beautiful, but also very wet, so here's a throwback from the piers. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/72tc7svnzdtpgu2k2osfoneida/) 2019-03-06T03:08:06Z **Yesterday we visited Alcatraz; it was extremely…**
Yesterday we visited Alcatraz; it was extremely good, not at all the tourist trap I was somewhat expecting!

The audio tour was superb, and we were even given a secret, exclusive tour of the hospital wing (we saw both "Birdman" and Capone's isolates cells, and one of the rooms used in filming The Rock, ceiling still replete with fake blood spatter 😅

This photo is of the emblem above the administrative wing's entrance, the red & white representing the US augmented by the nat ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/svrgjwekzs4qyqmhoms7npr7dy/) 2019-03-05T02:46:36Z **Paul thoroughly enjoyed his clam chowder in a…**
Paul thoroughly enjoyed his clam chowder in a sourdough bowl 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/k6xdsrgmlpv5ncgl5hzo4jylje/) 2019-03-04T13:47:20Z **An unusual shot of the bridge for sure, but the…**
An unusual shot of the bridge for sure, but the Fort underneath, run by the National Parks service, was surprisingly fun to walk around — and what views!

[#differentperspective](./tags/differentperspective) [#patterns](./tags/patterns) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2d5ajyvagneg3uqplx4ndariey/) 2019-03-03T06:01:46Z **San Francisco has a misty "Blade Runner" vibe…**
San Francisco has a misty "Blade Runner" vibe going tonight. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vx3inv4foo77kexk6xxoptosvq/) 2019-03-01T22:17:38Z **Packed and ready for two weeks of travel to the…**
Packed and ready for two weeks of travel to the US!

[#accidentalwesanderson](./tags/accidentalwesanderson) [#notsoaccidentalwesanderson](./tags/notsoaccidentalwesanderson) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3sui5wdjl2w3o2jmebpb2lqi5i/) 2019-02-28T09:15:10Z **Mysterious doors leading to charming places with…**
Mysterious doors leading to charming places with exceptional friends.

More of this please. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/35v37ib7jaglrefzr6bgmtlb7a/) 2019-02-18T22:55:29Z **This eve, ill & frustrated by the shit IT…**
This eve, ill & frustrated by the shit IT systems NHS staff have to put up with, I decided to do another [#art](./tags/art).

I took a canvas (traditional start)

Some crayons (how old are you?)

And a hairdryer (uh oh…) And tamed gravity and Brownian motion enough to make this weirdness 😁🌈 [#rainbow](./tags/rainbow) [#crayon](./tags/crayon) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/r6wxbm6dmtam7maogv7e24qeoy/) 2019-02-11T10:35:29Z **A truly fantastic performance of the Vagina…**
A truly fantastic performance of the Vagina Monologues by Freiburg's own [@maniactsfreiburg](https://instagram.com/maniactsfreiburg) — their large cast (for a monologue!) only enriched it, and I can't recommend going to see it this week enough, go if you can! [#vaginamonologues](./tags/vaginamonologues) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dvemr5chewxjgn2roxvo53kteq/) 2019-02-09T18:56:46Z **Went for a snowy hike today—my first ever that…**
Went for a snowy hike today—my first ever that wasn't part of a ski run—and it was wonderful! So pretty (so windy!) 🏔️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vppvki5ls2uqm3kqurxw7ef544/) 2019-01-28T07:54:21Z **Am afternoon playing Scrabble (with a Portuguese…**
Am afternoon playing Scrabble (with a Portuguese set!) drinking delicious local beers, eating tasty food & curled up in giant chairs. The journey home was long enough that it already feels like a dream! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2wnkzkmjlraxmj334pofrlno5y/) 2019-01-27T09:49:31Z **Tending to your desire for…**
Tending to your desire for [#accidentallywesanderson](./tags/accidentallywesanderson) while waiting for the train home 😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/mtbmj34wcwl2eppnfbufl3c6ry/) 2019-01-26T18:10:05Z **Beautiful beaches, alcoves and caves Benagil…**
Beautiful beaches, alcoves and caves Benagil beach — hooray for winter sun! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/r4ikwv6msre5zdek3rdnyrrxty/) 2019-01-26T12:25:33Z **Faro really loves its seafood (and rightly so),…**
Faro really loves its seafood (and rightly so), but these walls of -in-oil remind me of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 😁

[#patterns](./tags/patterns) [#accidentalwesanderson](./tags/accidentalwesanderson) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qfiiaheg5zv2ddlskveiawgx4u/) 2019-01-25T12:30:40Z **Dry January closed early because 18° sun 😁**
Dry January closed early because 18° sun 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3bcowlpjbmg653khdwen6ksoo4/) 2019-01-23T13:34:37Z **With Flying Colours Pt. 4**
With Flying Colours Pt. 4

The fourth in a series of 5 photos I've taken that remind me of the phrase "With Flying Colours" 😊

[#withflyingcolours](./tags/withflyingcolours) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/nqspsacrawoqfvwzr3w2jn6zsi/) 2019-01-08T22:54:02Z **I ate an odd chocolate today.**
I ate an odd chocolate today.

It tasted delicious, but it was wrapped in a photo of a naked man in a cave.

He looked very happy.

I think I would like being a naked man, swimming in a cave — doubly so if I then became a chocolate wrapper.

I wonder if he knows he is famous. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wbghnmnwnzvi3f52rmhm7qvqfm/) 2019-01-05T16:41:55Z **I love the glorious nerdiness of my friends!…**
I love the glorious nerdiness of my friends! It's Matt's birthday (on the left) and we did Physics at Oxford together so, because he's not a fan of his birthday, he brought the Oxford Physics entrance exam for this "anti-fun day" 😂

Joke's on him, it's actually surprisingly fun to see how much can be remembered after more than a decade!

PS. Jenny isn't cheating, honest 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ol772e7iyb4jwot6n5y7aecjc4/) 2018-12-26T17:37:17Z **I won the prize for most inappropriate &…**
I won the prize for most inappropriate & "London" attire on the clay pigeon shoot my Uncle invited me on 😅 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lwkhn6q7namrnnngiau5za2apy/) 2018-12-24T14:30:28Z **With Flying Colours Pt. 3**
With Flying Colours Pt. 3

The third in a series of photos I'm taking after being challenged to find five that speak the phrase "with flying colours" to me 😊

[#withflyingcolours](./tags/withflyingcolours) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bcfqiw7asnmuemrgkm44miu5eu/) 2018-12-23T23:18:09Z **My Aunt & Uncle have an _amazing_ house with an…**
My Aunt & Uncle have an _amazing_ house with an incredible Christmas tree — I'm told there's 150m of giant-sized "fairy lights" on this two-story behemoth! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4hppp2jtsfldwhddob4acsxiqy/) 2018-12-22T11:35:03Z **Floor to ceiling blue cheese. My kinda blue…**
Floor to ceiling blue cheese. My kinda blue cheese 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/erdqvp46gnqgb2rnbn4hfji7di/) 2018-12-16T19:55:12Z **Om nom nom nom 😍😋🍕
#sourdoughsunday**
Om nom nom nom 😍😋🍕

[#sourdoughsunday](./tags/sourdoughsunday) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gp5ufiatjtwgeq2vll5bdqsswy/) 2018-12-12T23:44:03Z **Had an awesome night listening to some top notch…**
Had an awesome night listening to some top notch blues at the "Ain't Nothin' But" bar near Carnaby Street tonight; that drummer is outrageously talented, and the bassist in the middle there is so skilled he didn't need to pull a bass face, even on the funkiest of riffs! 💓 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ftuv7mnmtw3wapigd4fzvs5v24/) 2018-12-04T23:26:38Z **YES. THAT IS WHAT LIVE MUSIC SHOULD BE…**
YES. THAT IS WHAT LIVE MUSIC SHOULD BE LIKE.

[#NoMoreNormal](./tags/NoMoreNormal) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rvsioporvb6iftemerp3yvyqyu/) 2018-12-04T21:01:30Z **Swindle! So pumped — not seen him perform…**
Swindle! So pumped — not seen him perform outside festivals and this stage looks set for an epic performance!

[#NoMoreNormal](./tags/NoMoreNormal) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7etb74hhhbuckeji2jkfgrwlnm/) 2018-12-01T01:41:20Z **With Flying Colours, Pt. 2**
With Flying Colours, Pt. 2

As part of a challenge set to me by Rae for [@postcards](https://instagram.com/postcards).jpg, I'm taking a series of 5 photos that represent the phrase "With Flying Colours" for me, this is the second; some of my good friends from [The Brat Pack](/tags/the brat pack) 😊

[#withflyingcolours](./tags/withflyingcolours) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ats5hh5vw25zeqdincs74nby3q/) 2018-11-29T23:13:32Z **Good g-reef**
Good g-reef ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/am6jgpecrbtxd2oyrkuxydnbay/) 2018-11-28T08:51:07Z **With Flying Colours, Pt.1**
With Flying Colours, Pt.1

I was challenged by Rae to take 5 photos that speak of the phrase "With Flying Colours", this is the first of those 😊

[#withflyingcolours](./tags/withflyingcolours) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/mf2ljbi7736o7tb2nmipdmnuce/) 2018-11-22T12:45:24Z **I started a new Instagram account —…**
I started a new Instagram account — [@postcards](https://instagram.com/postcards).jpg — with pictures and stories of the postcards people have sent me in honour of my love of the medium. You might like it! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yabic6qa2z7gjwhl2wjihqpszu/) 2018-11-12T18:56:30Z **Today at work I have mostly been hunting…**
Today at work I have mostly been hunting bugs.

[#softwareengineer](./tags/softwareengineer) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gx2rnpk4hanqvfcwd7cx43mgbi/) 2018-11-11T10:39:44Z **Visiting home means old photos, and this one of…**
Visiting home means old photos, and this one of my bro and me is TOO CUTE. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lwc6hlre5s76wut3tun3vxhxgq/) 2018-11-10T20:42:32Z **Thoroughly enjoying being taken to the theatre…**
Thoroughly enjoying being taken to the theatre by Mum at home in Cirencester; this three person comedy staging of The Hound of the Baskervilles is fantastic! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dawmm2avjs7mbw7xjdl5ac55ju/) 2018-11-04T02:30:38Z **@esther_dr's hospitality knows no bounds, and…**
[Esther](./tags/esther)'s hospitality knows no bounds, and her stove fireplace is a haven on chilly London nights 🧡 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/emb64lbx6wq3nv5e3uqpq4zegm/) 2018-10-26T17:54:03Z **Freiburg ist wunderschön!**
Freiburg ist wunderschön! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3fyzuylajtxdkldxbe7p7li5sy/) 2018-10-22T06:53:21Z **Been under this bridge a great many times, but…**
Been under this bridge a great many times, but never above— what a beautiful day to visit Clifton's Avon Gorge and see it, and the Observatory, properly! Thanks [Jon](./tags/jon)! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/f3s67wm544fskpdivncyd7zfeu/) 2018-10-16T19:30:14Z **Pretty and foggy city is foggy and pretty at…**
Pretty and foggy city is foggy and pretty at night ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tps6mcwyd4ca72ziwp7kn6h7km/) 2018-10-14T20:50:44Z **Homemade chorizo & caper sourdough pizza. What…**
Homemade chorizo & caper sourdough pizza. What staycation long weekends are made for 😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6gczpolsn3m2kqepu5g6pkc45m/) 2018-10-12T20:00:37Z **Another epic @sofarlondon set — here's…**
Another epic [@sofarlondon](https://instagram.com/sofarlondon) set — here's [@blairjollands](https://instagram.com/blairjollands) half way through a simply gorgeous acoustic set 💚 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7grc72yoao7ursxdvbxx7yrprm/) 2018-10-10T10:27:43Z **Got to hang out with the ever-awesome…**
Got to hang out with the ever-awesome [Erica](./tags/erica) and [Joe](./tags/joe) last night 😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yyrmx3bu4a3pergfwdbeq23nbq/) 2018-09-25T07:15:38Z **Walking through the Sahara after a night…**
Walking through the Sahara after a night sleeping under only a camel hair rug and the stars, back in 2015.

[#30sbreak](./tags/30sbreak) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/n2akqgsxgm42ure6lkzifz5d2i/) 2018-09-22T12:37:33Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/v3ayiz7xdfzdb4zdg55gmswpdi/) 2018-09-22T10:27:34Z **A damp & dreary morning made delightful by a…**
A damp & dreary morning made delightful by a visit to the Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum

[#30sbreak](./tags/30sbreak) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kogr6ejw7r3mtjfczhyxzcvyrm/) 2018-09-21T06:27:05Z **Edinburgh! What a breath of fresh air—in every…**
Edinburgh! What a breath of fresh air—in every sense; getting to chat with [@sarahaytonobe](https://instagram.com/sarahaytonobe) after speaking along side her at [@aabaccountants](https://instagram.com/aabaccountants)' fantastic event on organisational agility was a priviledge and an honour!

[#30sbreak](./tags/30sbreak) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vije2cfi7oif7isngven5d3iay/) 2018-09-19T08:33:18Z **Sleeper train to Edinburgh to speak at A2B's…**
Sleeper train to Edinburgh to speak at A2B's event on "Organisational Agility"; a great night's kip and waking up to a beautiful city — what's not to love? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/cukyhgy4zbz4gkyyupfoqbab3e/) 2018-09-16T07:39:55Z **An immortal offering to a lady riding a phoenix;…**
An immortal offering to a lady riding a phoenix; it was missing almost all context in the description, so I'm taking polls on how the story of the bird-taming flautists and the reaper of flower souls goes 😁 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/otpdikiptz5jvhtsgifttmscqe/) 2018-09-15T13:33:48Z **The most incredible Japanese meal I can remember…**
The most incredible Japanese meal I can remember having; if you visit Taipei _this_ is where you have your culminatory meal 🍣🍶😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d7nmewjnvghxtthdbeggf5afde/) 2018-09-15T09:45:47Z **The level of intricacy here is utterly stunning;…**
The level of intricacy here is utterly stunning; here and, frankly, all of Taipei. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/m73sbkgxjozswpsxzalszu5x2a/) 2018-09-12T07:25:31Z **It's a pretty damned tall tower! Great shot of…**
It's a pretty damned tall tower! Great shot of [Joost](./tags/joost) too! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/iubuplfad56alk524jc7gjaob4/) 2018-09-02T08:55:27Z **I've started getting mopey about how much I'm…**
I've started getting mopey about how much I'm going to miss the sun when it disappears; though I seem to express that by getting out into the sun a tonne and being overly excitable 😅 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/u2i6hnbsrzx3qtbxzlmh3f2eie/) 2018-08-28T11:36:43Z **Come, journey with me through the mirror, to…**
Come, journey with me through the mirror, to Otherhithe. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d3xhpfwc2rbyqwz2mekouhftea/) 2018-08-16T16:09:06Z **Hot damn Edinburgh, you're gorgeous.**
Hot damn Edinburgh, you're gorgeous. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/54pzjn5xzyhao6hoa364svvs5u/) 2018-08-10T19:54:03Z **Walk home was particularly nice tonight**
Walk home was particularly nice tonight ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qhahckbaybvryvwtuuq5wrrziq/) 2018-08-05T14:28:31Z **We found the beautiful Pig's Big Record Club &…**
We found the beautiful Pig's Big Record Club & some lovely swing to dance to. The DJ, Sid, offered us "a record sleeve to waft ourselves with" to help with the warmth of our little jaunt 😍 (He says hi by the way [@scottcupit](https://instagram.com/scottcupit)!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ujxktygzuzx66elewbfpzogrzq/) 2018-08-04T08:49:49Z **Bestival sunset: what a beautiful setting for a…**
Bestival sunset: what a beautiful setting for a festival! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4sqsx2n3pcst2kz6udqboqv7dm/) 2018-07-23T06:31:24Z **Playing live jazz is kinda like a batsignal for…**
Playing live jazz is kinda like a batsignal for swing dancers; in no time at all you'll have a gambol of these impeccably vintage attired grin machines bouncing across your floors. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qaofshakyiffegxh4qajsqgpya/) 2018-07-10T10:26:01Z **New thing Tuesday! Bollywood casting call with…**
New thing Tuesday! Bollywood casting call with some of my favourite swing dancers. 💃🕺 "We need to make you look as young as possible", they said. So bye bye beard, hello face!

Also, apparently everyone gets the same, white people, makeup. 😅 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5grhpqi7jiuf6ybqgf22nx7ioy/) 2018-06-23T12:17:58Z **Jake's Dinner**
Jake's Dinner

[#postcardsforlucy](./tags/postcardsforlucy)

Betty was preparing food in the kitchen. Jake approached and asked, "what is the point of existence, if all that we attain is doomed to crumble?" Betty placed a sewing kit in Jake's bowl and said, "here is your dinner." [http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/jake-s-dinner](http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/jake-s-dinner) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/esznzpzlgr7snq337bsqzb25ya/) 2018-06-18T20:52:24Z **Look at muggins here, going for a kayak down the…**
Look at muggins here, going for a kayak down the Thames from Battersea to Greenwich with [Becky](./tags/becky). Lovely little journey & splendid guides. Thanks [@londonkayakcompany](https://instagram.com/londonkayakcompany)! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ayb43fc6ukd4lhsp6lpzg3snvy/) 2018-06-15T08:12:44Z **5 years ago today I joined my Dad in the…**
5 years ago today I joined my Dad in the Serengeti National Park for part of his four month cross-Africa adventure and had almost unforgettable birthday.

From waking before dawn to see the wildebeest migrating to sitting still enough, binoculours to face, to see wildlife return around us we trekked as far as we could to see some of the most beautiful creatures on earth.

My Dad gave me the T-Shirt you can see in the last pic; "Mzungu" is a Bantu word, it generally refers to Europe ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/elg4qjl2hirb3jhfkgxf4lfgzy/) 2018-06-15T06:42:21Z **Curtains**
Curtains

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Last night I woke instantly, as if from blinking, with the chemical ghost of the most intense emotion I will ever feel still gripping me.

True horror. The kind that sits calm in the face of the inevitable. I searched my fleeing somnescence for the revelation that birthed such a halting feeling…

I found my dreaming self incurably curious at one imperfect detail in a scene that was otherwise exact in its normalcy.

Nervously, unstoppably, I reached down for t ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/av6w2byubaili7kumeo2ldtbza/) 2018-06-10T22:21:00Z **A relaxingly pensive evening listening to the…**
A relaxingly pensive evening listening to the podcast Philosophize This!, preparing my first sourdough loaf for tomorrow, and rounding off with this album, Dysnomia (by Dawn of Midi). It's a personal favourite — definitely music for unstructured thinking! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6ajkdavdmjhrmn2lqn3gfxfpmm/) 2018-06-10T11:20:49Z **Touring my own office's incredible roof garden…**
Touring my own office's incredible roof garden (and other gardened spaces) with my Mum & Aunt; a delightful and extremely sunny start to the day! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qt4eukrvppqjghweafvvnx2rvm/) 2018-06-08T22:07:11Z **Evolution**
Evolution

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My idea is the best.

Remember it.

[http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/evolution](http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/evolution) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/o5mh2b522yr75hblzwyuaxgdju/) 2018-06-02T13:00:47Z **Buxton's pretty winter gardens, adjacent to the…**
Buxton's pretty winter gardens, adjacent to the Opera House. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/sqtb4vhqmqprkftigquc3wwouy/) 2018-06-01T17:26:25Z **A delightful walk in the hills of Buxton with…**
A delightful walk in the hills of Buxton with [Becky](./tags/becky) 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hpaocu3ruqd5ykvqf46chkytuq/) 2018-06-01T15:48:49Z **Gods**
Gods

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Up

High

Gods laugh,

Ignorant

On their Olympi,

Enjoying the golden sunshine.

The impurities of earth obscured by endless cloud.

[http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/gods](http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/gods) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/nn537hrxlpoq6kt3hugceoy55e/) 2018-05-25T06:07:51Z **Twos**
Twos

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TRAVELLING CELLISTS: young & talented, bright eyed & happily struggling with their instruments.

SLOW MINUTES: delighting in smooth mango yoghurt, watching Paddington bustle on.

BABIES' BOTTOMS: soft & clean after loving parents' attention.

ZEN-LIKE TRAIN RIDES: a speeding bubble shooting through the greenery.

GUJARATI SAMOSA: when peckish, impeccably delectable.

GLASSES OF GRAPEFRUIT WINE: home brewed & with a sprig of mint, refreshing, sunlight lazing through t ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xpf3rpbqrwlh4ny6jznsssufye/) 2018-05-20T09:58:37Z **September 3rd**
September 3rd

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Sept: 3rd 1961

Had a good day at Oberammergau yesterday. The weather is wonderful. Just starting for Croatia + the Brenner Pass.

Love

L. + A.

[http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/september-3rd](http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/september-3rd) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/k6opdcdvngw7joydqmt3i3hjay/) 2018-05-07T20:26:38Z **If you've visited, you know; if you haven't, you…**
If you've visited, you know; if you haven't, you will. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xcbiqkcxanhtagdpnpn3q2dhwy/) 2018-05-06T19:59:06Z **A rare piece of self-photography from the…**
A rare piece of self-photography from the "Teatre Grec" overlooking South Barcelona and the Sea — we found some sun, and what a stunning place! 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7a7ky6zejquqmjnmb2kjnx3fk4/) 2018-05-04T18:17:54Z **InMemory™**
InMemory™

[#postcardsforlucy](./tags/postcardsforlucy)

No-one uses InMemory™ headsets any more. It was always clear they'd seriously mess with your mind, but the thought of being able to relive your favourite memories — actually be there, as if now was then — is mighty tempting.

To feel your first kiss — with all the unfamiliarity and excitement of youth; to re-experience your first standing ovation — aged 6 with a "speaking part" in the school play; so many wonderful things, lost in the busyness of our day-to ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3gdsjiqroe5ldqsssxvq6p6kmu/) 2018-04-28T18:29:44Z **Diving**
Diving

[#postcardsforlucy](./tags/postcardsforlucy)

Rosa can't decide which moment is her favourite. Maybe the joy of diving is falling in love with each of them again every time she leaps:

1. The timeless instant of stillness right after jumping — the void between her feeble attempt to defeat gravity and the start of…

2. The fall, all-encompassing weightlessness; complete freedom and utter submission blurring into one

3. That total envelopment, her streamlined form needling beneath the waves, immemorable and s ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/s7tmo45v4mkli2jy2rwxsapl7e/) 2018-04-19T07:17:14Z **Serenity**
Serenity

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Freshly painted and lovingly varnished, the little dinghy Serenity sits high & proud in the harbour, the water so clear and still she's beautiful twice.

The faintest of breezes sways everything, the boats' lethargic tilting drumming out a simple rhythm between their masts and rigging, marking time on this endless afternoon.

Serenity rocks too, distorting and illuminating the seabed scar where concrete dock meets pebbled bay. She rocks like she did yesterday ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ypshfwojhcznnt4aoyx5rmdkc4/) 2018-04-16T13:47:01Z **The Savoy Cup: always a fantastic final "night"…**
The Savoy Cup: always a fantastic final "night" party — the 7am finale always makes the flight home interesting, but always worth it 😄 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dd3xu7eymt6w35ykgxglpl5whm/) 2018-04-14T13:25:01Z **"The Ship Shop is definitely not ship shape" (so…**
"The Ship Shop is definitely not ship shape" (so sayeth [Andy](./tags/andy)) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tdypx54jf2pr2eytmwvqjvbmey/) 2018-04-12T06:45:34Z **Magic**
Magic

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Marco shuffled the deck and prepared to amaze.

He theatrically picked out three cards and knowingly invited the gathering crowd to turn them over.

Of course they didn't—couldn't—realise the magic was real. Two artificial kidneys and a donated heart.

Applause errupted. He beamed, winked and marvelled at the world.

[http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/magic](http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/magic) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lydg6iuzon43hqeqn3po7gifji/) 2018-04-08T22:07:04Z **A delightful Saturday going to see the Charles I…**
A delightful Saturday going to see the Charles I exhibition at the RAA for Mum's birthday 😊 Bonus: it was also my Auntie Kate's birthday too - twins for life! 😄 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zfjokihmssqtkjawl4p7t4ly3i/) 2018-04-06T07:37:38Z **Curious Soul**
Curious Soul

[#postcardsforlucy](./tags/postcardsforlucy)

She gently cupped Julie's cheek

and asked, of no-one in particular,

"How does someone even make a you?" [http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/curious-soul](http://lucy.byjp.me/cards/curious-soul) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5husdbvfe4adwso5h5hhy4achy/) 2018-04-05T22:22:27Z **Dancing in the Albert Hall; with such an amazing…**
Dancing in the Albert Hall; with such an amazing band, and two amazing performances! What a privilege 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ejmhdddwjeoahsouccrbbrisjm/) 2018-03-30T20:53:39Z **Josh in Köln**
Josh in Köln

[#postcardsforlucy](./tags/postcardsforlucy)

Josh planned to walk the Rhine.

He dreamed of long, summery strolls through the little villages & towns on the way to Mainz; the delicious wines that surely would still be cheap after last year's glorious weather.

There was something incredibly alluring to him about going such a long way under his own power — a freedom from the pressures of constant contact with his family, friends and colleagues that lifted his mood every time he thought about it.
 ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hegfveqtxsjybtzpsvjnb4f6pi/) 2018-03-28T22:09:46Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/etjrzukacuwqxa5drwi57jdbzu/) 2018-03-21T23:46:51Z **A World First**
A World First

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A long, long time ago a single sunray struck a small, green and seed-laden plant sat by the side of a verdant lake and changed everything.

Of the many seeds it released that found a patch of earth to germinate in one was different.

When its siblings starting producing their rubbery seedpods instead it unfurled, showing twelve freakishly white 'leaves'; our world's first petals on the very first flower.

Fate can seem cruel; not long after, a falli ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/haadnx7gnypuzbmtpdj2lntybm/) 2018-03-21T10:48:17Z **Pyjamas**
Pyjamas

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Over Christmas in 2017 I found an old box stored in the loft at my Mum's house

Inside, amongst baby photos and first shoes, was a bundle of postcards collected by my late Grandmother, Lucy.

In the 1950s she travelled Europe with her friends through France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Taking photographs wasn't so simple back then so, instead, she collected a postcard from each place she visited.

I knew I wanted to tell the story of Lucy's journey but, ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/j5wykprc3cocdxewlsubpktnsm/) 2018-03-16T12:26:16Z **A beautiful piece of old to go with the all the…**
A beautiful piece of old to go with the all the new!

My Dad started his antiques business a month before I was born, in May 1985. The change—a move out of London, a career he had a passion for, and more control over—was a big part of how my parents prepared for my arrival.

His shop (Quiet Street Antiques, in Bath) is definitely one of my favourite places on earth, not least because of its timelessness: filled with a symphony of Georgian clocks of all types, marking the sec ... ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ab77xntvxcfm4gr3xlh6k3kubm/) 2018-02-28T10:49:18Z **So much snow!**
So much snow! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dpiuonezdwneyiebjda7dlmkbu/) 2018-02-23T22:30:29Z **Last weekend's momentary sneak into the Painted…**
Last weekend's momentary sneak into the Painted Hall with [Becky](./tags/becky) — we're hoping to do the roof tour while the scaffolding is still up! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4nwdjni7544jgshloxaj7wtnwe/) 2018-02-20T23:34:55Z **Party Skills for the End of the World ❤️ (Go…**
Party Skills for the End of the World ❤️ (Go before Saturday!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5mtojybcgplnyzdgmp6crm2d64/) 2018-02-17T23:13:15Z **Beautiful folk from the ever-wonderful Whiskey…**
Beautiful folk from the ever-wonderful Whiskey Moon Face ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/phszdjasc6hkmmt6ehwnqfwacm/) 2018-01-25T22:10:38Z **@artphilm illustrating in the pub with the…**
[Phil](./tags/phil) illustrating in the pub with the Brats. Or, as we like to call it, Philustrating. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wzfqkthh5meud2giglhamfa7gm/) 2018-01-23T21:23:12Z **Shuffleboard time!**
Shuffleboard time! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kl6bjngl3pjkqabyzd2kjfm6ua/) 2018-01-21T21:36:07Z **Turns out I still utterly love Moonrise Kingdom**
Turns out I still utterly love Moonrise Kingdom ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zpiuik7nnc5duwb25ucb4cqcem/) 2018-01-15T22:28:11Z **An awesome photo my bro @chrismhs took when I…**
An awesome photo my bro [Chris](./tags/chris) took when I couldn't help but build a snowman when we went for a walk over Christmas — I hadn't played in snow for _years_, I think you can actually see the excitement radiating off me 😂 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d6s24myz7eblycrlkctivlhrrm/) 2018-01-11T23:42:28Z **Back with Brats 🎸 now it's 2018 I've been…**
Back with Brats 🎸 now it's 2018 I've been dancing with these glorious souls for three full years, time's fun when you fly with them! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wojweis47qvjhkmuzw2x6643ja/) 2017-12-27T15:47:06Z **Next up is the snow T-Rex who is chasing Señor…**
Next up is the snow T-Rex who is chasing Señor Archibald McFrostyFace here. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/u4xz24rmfowbp4dps7jesig3ai/) 2017-12-22T13:29:29Z **What a lovely day for a stroll**
What a lovely day for a stroll ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/izusj7hpklvxqp7vzrbguzajdm/) 2017-12-19T13:35:25Z **Walk to work this morning was rather wonderful…**
Walk to work this morning was rather wonderful 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ekc6zihogjri75gszmmuhsmcvi/) 2017-12-18T21:34:08Z **Visiting Kew's amazing Christmas show courtesy…**
Visiting Kew's amazing Christmas show courtesy of my lovely Aunt [Auntie Jane](/tags/auntie jane) — it is stunningly beautiful! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lg4vpr44actxh2ra6klhtb7izy/) 2017-12-17T16:03:46Z **Watching and listening to Rum Buffalo launch…**
Watching and listening to Rum Buffalo launch their new single; by Jove it's good! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/adtzcpackw7lvmx43rw5xx5ota/) 2017-12-10T23:43:21Z **I continue to enjoy reading Atkins & Johnson's…**
I continue to enjoy reading Atkins & Johnson's "A Dodo at Oxford"; it is at least as whimsical and enjoyable as the reviews make it out to be — definitely one for those with a curious mind and miriscient soul!

This section is about some cards left inside the antique diary which is the subject of the book; do get yourself a copy, or borrow mine when I'm done! [http://www.oxgarth.co.uk/a-dodo-at-oxford.html](http://www.oxgarth.co.uk/a-dodo-at-oxford.html) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3xmeavyt2nxxckge57rbity43i/) 2017-12-09T21:08:41Z **Another glorious concert from @beckyfuzzymuzzy's…**
Another glorious concert from [Becky](./tags/becky)'s Constanza Chorus - this time Vivaldi's Gloria and ALL of the Christmassy carols and pieces - so good! 🎄 What a beautiful place! ⛪ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/markt4r3svzpjy3gpc32qi7fwq/) 2017-11-29T20:58:16Z **The Science Museum Lates; always worth keeping…**
The Science Museum Lates; always worth keeping an eye on. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/saeonoveas2wkouaovtlaeu5o4/) 2017-11-21T21:37:43Z **Der Kunst der Fuge**
Der Kunst der Fuge

Anne Page rocking the biggest pipe organ I've ever seen while Bach continues to be inspiringly way over my head.

A delightfully unusual Tuesday evening with the ever-wonderful [Becky](./tags/becky) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tqgxkkam5jttbtrlndogcxbjjy/) 2017-11-20T00:06:41Z **A top notch weekend with truly tasty meats!**
A top notch weekend with truly tasty meats! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/24plgar6lqmh6qx65avx7k4f3a/) 2017-11-06T22:43:25Z **A glorious Sunday afternoon stroll**
A glorious Sunday afternoon stroll ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/auq4gruvjfx3cbvivdniqlqiki/) 2017-11-01T19:24:12Z **It's pretty up here**
It's pretty up here ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6yxllzgbp3agulcplesxvxdzty/) 2017-10-24T18:20:17Z **Nerding it up with @chrismhs tonight!**
Nerding it up with [Chris](./tags/chris) tonight! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/i3n7qp2ecla3zuryztj5kw4f4m/) 2017-10-23T14:37:10Z **With so many beautiful things in the V&A it's…**
With so many beautiful things in the V&A it's easy to miss the masterpieces that are the rooms and buildings themselves ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/i4sucznidsu7iyoqxb6p5gxusy/) 2017-10-21T09:19:12Z **Been a long while since I listened to choral…**
Been a long while since I listened to choral music, this lovely lady's rather good at it - what a treat ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yrnpgstg4b5x6lbwnueewurlr4/) 2017-10-08T16:10:50Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ndmm34ztnk6gugmqexgl2n4fx4/) 2017-09-24T16:04:10Z **A few weeks back @bratpack_ldn had a photoshoot…**
A few weeks back [The Brat Pack](/tags/the brat pack) had a photoshoot with the incredibly talented [@suddenisland](https://instagram.com/suddenisland) and this was one of the many gems that came from it — dancing with this bunch of wonderous nutters is an eternal pleasure! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yqscqx7rtik6fgkhiurztrdmwi/) 2017-08-31T22:17:28Z **A delightful painting from @familystoreuk,…**
A delightful painting from [@familystoreuk](https://instagram.com/familystoreuk), gifted to me by my wonderful cousins [Paul](./tags/paul) and [Jenny](./tags/jenny), finally mounted on a quiet evening at home when I needed rest from all my Lindy Hopping (and occasional Rocky Horror Showing!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lq3fbrpjsp6whuaezrznsm6wua/) 2017-08-07T19:35:57Z **Got to love Monday night…**
Got to love Monday night… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ud6cwx4diksxsrxm4hlo664sdq/) 2017-08-07T19:35:00Z **NIPPLE TASTIC! With @beckyfuzzymuzzy 😄**
NIPPLE TASTIC! With [Becky](./tags/becky) 😄 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gbvsc4tzakxfa4tigqb235kv4y/) 2017-08-06T14:04:33Z **Gardening!**
Gardening! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ic4zgq6tob3cqfxrknqoczjpai/) 2017-07-30T22:52:52Z **What a lovely bunch of Brats**
What a lovely bunch of Brats ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/cyazmbgy33daheltcpstg7rzzq/) 2017-07-16T09:30:25Z **BBQ in a garden with a koi pond ~ <3**
BBQ in a garden with a koi pond ~ <3 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/cqqmlphlswsveazgti7fv66x4m/) 2017-07-04T07:35:47Z **I have now confirmed it. I have the most awesome…**
I have now confirmed it. I have the most awesome brother. For my birthday I will receive one excellent book every month for a year, hand-picked for my tastes, as well as having one given to charity.

I am absolutely over the moon! [@willoughbybooks](https://instagram.com/willoughbybooks) you're _almost_ as awesome as [Chris](./tags/chris), but it's not really a fair race ☺️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dsoq4sprpie5lxqgnftimiu4p4/) 2017-06-24T16:27:24Z **Selfies always feel pretty awkward for me, but…**
Selfies always feel pretty awkward for me, but this place is delightfully relaxing — Bellagio, ti amo! ❤️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hglza6bbpkm6fwmdmcmr5vuosm/) 2017-06-23T18:55:48Z **Always be eating. ❤️**
Always be eating. ❤️ ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/v2v44cxfsep6dxmrf5jjji6qvq/) 2017-06-22T14:04:55Z **#ComoOrFomo**
[#ComoOrFomo](./tags/ComoOrFomo) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ccuytrdyx5u7lb6fkqqb44pzwy/) 2017-06-13T21:21:03Z **You know your friendship is valued if, when they…**
You know your friendship is valued if, when they travel, you receive postcards from the most glorious places on earth telling you to "Shut up, JP" in a wide variety of (expertly researched) languages.

These were just the first 5 to hand…

[http://shutup.claire.im](http://shutup.claire.im) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zne6riuqysneyxzii2kufctjoa/) 2017-06-10T20:48:27Z **Chris took me to see many dead things in jars…**
Chris took me to see many dead things in jars and it was _amazing_. Get yourself an NHM membership and get on this tour, it's outstanding!

PS. Yes that is a bunch of porcupines in a big bucket. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fljksjo4www53rb5k6wgnnxegq/) 2017-06-06T22:29:38Z **Some people just get you; everyone loves a…**
Some people just get you; everyone loves a postcard, but only some understand the nexus of that gorgeous Venn diagram of calligraphy, expletive nerdery and postal fecundity 😍 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qmf4dkd7fkcxcstssuulvxn53m/) 2017-06-04T06:13:16Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jvmm2qqczk4czoj42wnmpfznsi/) 2017-05-28T21:20:44Z **We're playing pin the balloon on the birthday…**
We're playing pin the balloon on the birthday boy. It's going well, except for when he stands under a light… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fll7ktd3steu7bpo2qsbfbj4su/) 2017-05-21T18:53:19Z **Why you should pay attention to Ethereum**
[Cryptocurrencies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency) are [stealing](https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2017/05/20/as-cryptocurrency-markets-reach-new-highs-the-ethereal-summit-paints-a-rich-future) [the](http://fortune.com/2017/05/20/ethereum-ico-blockchain-token/) [limelight](https://www.ft.com/content/61cdc5c8-370e-11e7-bce4-9023f8c0fd2e) in the world of finance at the moment. They definitely deserve your attention but I wanted to voice some interesting implications of their ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/pay-attention-to-ethereum/) 2017-05-18T12:09:40Z **What Makes a Good (Tech) Team Great**
> The Deliveroo Engineering team has come a long way incredibly fast and is growing even faster. Our Analytics team is undergoing similarly explosive growth, so I thought I’d talk to the newest members of that team and share why we’re so proud of our Engineering culture and how it’s grown with us. Here’s what we spoke about.

![A slide saying: (A definitely incomplete précis of) How to Make a Good (Tech) Team Great](slide-1.png)

There are a huge number of things that affect how well a team ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/what-makes-a-good-tech-team-great/) 2017-05-09T19:10:34Z **Just a tired but contented duo on a windy…**
Just a tired but contented duo on a windy seaside esplanade 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xiczbztrldhrir2tsuv37i3q2u/) 2017-05-07T04:57:39Z **Sidmouth's seaside walks are wonderful!**
Sidmouth's seaside walks are wonderful! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5ikqlzxkij3fc5sbmw2jdohfzi/) 2017-05-05T07:30:27Z **I've adored Gordon's music at many a swing…**
I've adored Gordon's music at many a swing dancing social before, but getting to meet & hear him at a living room gig earlier this week was just superlative.

Let his album sort your Friday out for you: [https://open.spotify.com/album/3RorNzHvrrJ3FHKz4scuit](https://open.spotify.com/album/3RorNzHvrrJ3FHKz4scuit) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/w4dqgta6etolv2l7vyt6l7u3ya/) 2017-04-26T14:55:52Z **A blast from the past; the exceptionally…**
A blast from the past; the exceptionally talented [Erica](./tags/erica) catches me having an animated conversation with our Bedouin guide in the middle of the Egyptian Sahara two years ago, almost to the day. 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zntxl2mt2xtd5ngdiyld5rojei/) 2017-04-17T18:54:29Z **What's better than 9 hours of swing classes, 4…**
What's better than 9 hours of swing classes, 4 of circus training and 16 hours of social swing and blues over the bank holiday weekend? Yes! Learning new aerials in your breaks! 😄 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/e4ozvbit3adh4eh2zjm7qahrke/) 2017-04-08T15:29:52Z **Car ride back from the garden centre feels more…**
Car ride back from the garden centre feels more like a rainforest ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rg7bbra5ofu77afwwypbd4h25i/) 2017-04-04T00:10:23Z **These wonderful @bratpack_ldn Brats! They've…**
These wonderful [The Brat Pack](/tags/the brat pack) Brats! They've fallen on the floor after the longest of days competing at Montpellier's Savoy Cup; we won gold in the Vintage category! 🥇 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ajibgdgklwh55lpit2lkueuqo4/) 2017-04-01T20:08:33Z **The Savoy Cup is full of awesome dancers and…**
The Savoy Cup is full of awesome dancers and awesome people — performance competitions tonight & tomorrow, wish us luck! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/c2fmbnosllzy357fhxbx43nfdi/) 2017-03-23T19:14:24Z **Waitin' to start @bratpack_ldn**
Waitin' to start [The Brat Pack](/tags/the brat pack) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pwo3iom4yzhj3jwix4qpjfacji/) 2017-03-21T09:47:00Z **Today I will mostly be doing a science.**
Today I will mostly be doing a science. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qggmj6mouxbh4x7has6qpq4mvq/) 2017-03-18T23:35:18Z **"When attempting to decrypt secret messages, its…**
"When attempting to decrypt secret messages, its often best to follow your gut" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dzahwet7mhdg7ix5sujfiwismm/) 2017-03-18T23:05:28Z **Bletchley Park themed cocktail bar is definitely…**
Bletchley Park themed cocktail bar is definitely up to code!

[Caitlin](./tags/caitlin): you have won at surprise evenings! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4vt2bmgug3wsre3lf2k3zxxlzm/) 2017-03-18T15:39:45Z **Would you look at that, I'm a Southerner now…**
Would you look at that, I'm a Southerner now 😜

Send me a postcard! 5 Calico House, 199 Long Lane, SE1 4PN - add your address and I'll send you one from somewhere fun too! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gig2hun4yrp6k446yuq5t224ly/) 2017-03-17T08:21:26Z **My colleagues know how to hack code.**
My colleagues know how to hack code. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/sdjo4v5lxnk4ppvalkslgeicbe/) 2017-03-14T07:51:07Z **I miss Westonbirt & the Autumn trees - if you're…**
I miss Westonbirt & the Autumn trees - if you're ever in the West Country you should make time to visit 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/w7slstwodqtbytgolb5xebecne/) 2017-03-12T10:13:56Z **A postcard wall without postcards is a sad…**
A postcard wall without postcards is a sad thing. But moving house means the next postcard wall can be BIGGER!

You folks would send me a postcard, right? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/atvist6tuusekeal2wlx2quhxa/) 2017-02-18T00:53:49Z **Islington definitely isn't the home of hip-hop,…**
Islington definitely isn't the home of hip-hop, but _damn_ did Krafty Kuts and Charli 2na make it feel like it tonight! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zgrcicgidbcry7ewhdlzno4h6q/) 2017-02-05T18:44:39Z **Building things with @chrismhs is the best.**
Building things with [Chris](./tags/chris) is the best. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ysycqbih3vwcyrwvehneyazqou/) 2017-02-02T23:17:35Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/r56ldxkalittdrlqrty22ljvsq/) 2017-01-28T11:06:16Z **If you support @macmillancancer, not only do…**
If you support [@macmillancancer](https://instagram.com/macmillancancer), not only do they support people with cancer & their families, they'll also send you a colour-in postcard every month. [#colourformacmillan](./tags/colourformacmillan), it's the definition of win-win 😊 ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/egjn23icm4tt756josejhkym6e/) 2017-01-27T19:19:09Z **Winter mornings make for a delightful stroll to…**
Winter mornings make for a delightful stroll to work. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rgxwgu2nhiyi6mvi3cbrzu6qeq/) 2017-01-24T00:26:09Z **Been geeking it up tonight, building the…**
Been geeking it up tonight, building the hardware for [Chris](./tags/chris)' latest project: Sunrise, a Nixie tube display alarm clock (those epic Russian number things on the right) which slowly dials up your Phillips Hue lights & plays you 1920s swing in the mornings.

Now I have to build the software (and hope I've wired that rotary encoder properly!) - it'll tax my Elixir & Nerves skills for sure! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/erne4rrkrcq2fhfveselptdple/) 2017-01-15T11:46:02Z **What a lovely pub.**
What a lovely pub. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vtth4j45g5t5lfcp2jm6de4qri/) 2017-01-04T18:56:10Z **A wonderfully reminiscent celebration of life…**
A wonderfully reminiscent celebration of life for my Mum's partner Tony today; you just know that a man who can pull off this pose filled his life with amazing adventures and people! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/y5yzzvdv5p3gkwwxkoahdkayqm/) 2016-12-17T20:01:39Z **Photoshopping my friend's "ugly mug" onto an oil…**
Photoshopping my friend's "ugly mug" onto an oil painting, mounting it in a renaissance-style frame and giving it to her as a secret santa present is the best interpretation of "just get me a mug", right? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lelvuaiqilqaunykondwspds64/) 2016-09-10T17:03:45Z **Swinging out bullet-time style!**
Swinging out bullet-time style! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gtdmm3x6vrte2k3j2ed3hmfmby/) 2016-09-06T19:14:10Z **Ridiculous trousers, beautiful place. Make your…**
Ridiculous trousers, beautiful place. Make your way to the Egyptian Sahara any time you can. [#throwbackthursday](./tags/throwbackthursday) [#notactuallythursday](./tags/notactuallythursday) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xccl73spgnxpj463i5v6dinrna/) 2016-08-25T13:05:47Z **Guess who I found in my raspberry?**
Guess who I found in my raspberry? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ciik2eah3ob3c5mbgatplonkp4/) 2016-08-07T16:31:54Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vpnzqghwpaeueia23eettzfkr4/) 2016-08-02T11:24:54Z **Maybe it's cos it wasn't his birthday?**
Maybe it's cos it wasn't his birthday? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vhjixdl4afbaxbfpulzju7ivmi/) 2016-07-28T22:57:09Z **I started my own postal service…**
I started my own postal service…

If you find me, I'll deliver a postcard for you anywhere on earth. Some will arrive quickly, some will take years, so why not post one somewhere unusual and send me on an adventure?

[http://justpostcards.co.uk](http://justpostcards.co.uk) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ydgxdqxvur23hkbxerxuhx7smu/) 2016-07-10T14:42:03Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gd5lyanzzq4iwpmhsuc6ovteue/) 2016-07-08T09:15:46Z **Grace Jones, smashing it.**
Grace Jones, smashing it. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hjovgpgyftlm7sb2omcmsl2foa/) 2016-07-04T22:59:40Z **Post-Correspondents happy faces; damn they're…**
Post-Correspondents happy faces; damn they're good! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zx2fhurdplbg5nyt7gama23fwq/) 2016-07-04T22:57:43Z **Swing dancing at the Love Supreme festival -…**
Swing dancing at the Love Supreme festival - beautiful people, beautiful weather, beautiful music! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hlvwm3dab7buemrwxa56vuvd3u/) 2016-06-26T11:13:29Z **My friend's house is an old windmill and it's…**
My friend's house is an old windmill and it's beautiful! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bq5eli6uqvjitktxzgfvufebp4/) 2016-05-01T20:52:25Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jh23ym235r6qpw2qwk4ie6cxy4/) 2016-03-07T07:39:57Z **Saturday night was the BLITZ!**
Saturday night was the BLITZ! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/aemxfgu4vy2pyjcnhi73xy3vcu/) 2016-02-01T14:00:23Z **Today's #kindersurprise: I cannot build a…**
Today's [#kindersurprise](./tags/kindersurprise): I cannot build a children's three piece plastic clockwork toy car without instructions. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d6q6qhke7vfqqqt7bbelavilve/) 2016-01-30T11:59:33Z **The Web’s Missing Communication Faculty**
The internet can be seen as a mechanism for speeding up and broadening information transfer; Wikipedia shares [knowledge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Alan_Liefting/Essays/The_sum_of_all_human_knowledge), Newseum makes [local news global](http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/), Reddit, Twitter, Imgur and countless more give anyone access to subcultures, viewpoints and opinions from all over our planet—I don’t need to highlight why we’re calling this this [Information Age](http ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/webs-missing-communication-faculty/) 2016-01-11T22:38:43Z **Missing Cape Town**
Missing Cape Town ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yut2kmjqydrdyhjkgwrhbjb4p4/) 2016-01-03T05:14:47Z **Archie braais up a feast on the dried up…**
Archie braais up a feast on the dried up riverbed ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/izykz2vtfskgnmv7crfl4ulnde/) 2016-01-03T05:08:49Z **Even driving in Cape Town is fun; the road…**
Even driving in Cape Town is fun; the road between the mountains and the sea is stunning as the sun goes down. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5oafpvyf2cfkcciqwikhqbu7ou/) 2015-12-27T20:14:01Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zxkethggpqvrs3mcxpzeh4pkku/) 2015-12-25T06:31:00Z **Christmas morning hike up Lion's Head - now…**
Christmas morning hike up Lion's Head - now that's how to start a day! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/i7ublzkrfxxhgluzebcel4vxhq/) 2015-12-22T16:31:45Z **Change at DOHA, one more leg to go :)**
Change at DOHA, one more leg to go :) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vkp4vkmb2mwq4nim4bo3ljvu5a/) 2015-11-28T18:00:04Z **2-Methyl-5-(1-me…**
2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexenone

Better known by smell as spearmint and fennel. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/illtonhzvkt5seidmnqatse6qu/) 2015-11-25T09:19:05Z **.@Mr_Bingo: a splendid chap with a filthy…**
.[Mr. Bingo](/tags/mr. bingo): a splendid chap with a filthy fucking mouth and an eye for perfection. You dog's teat. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/h54qpldbrsciyfpxdfdzkygtse/) 2015-10-25T11:11:07Z **Amsterdam's West Park. Or as it appears on…**
Amsterdam's West Park. Or as it appears on signs: "A'dam West" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/76fj2v4a7fyjviwjmgmqlvsk6m/) 2015-10-10T12:05:01Z **This is how the Brat Pack says "hello"**
This is how the Brat Pack says "hello" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pwds5ep64rxzow4vkrtkyv6jrq/) 2015-09-23T18:22:55Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/km6tjkrgtihclj6adrtgts5nx4/) 2015-09-12T15:00:25Z **Somerset Fire Brigade apparently have some old…**
Somerset Fire Brigade apparently have some old school engines! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/odmldfychbgplo64ene3ptoi2i/) 2015-09-12T13:39:02Z **Cirencester churchyard is beautiful**
Cirencester churchyard is beautiful ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rxdbf7hv47ri2khy54bctoutfm/) 2015-08-26T08:09:01Z **#relivingholidayswhenyouareill**
[#relivingholidayswhenyouareill](./tags/relivingholidayswhenyouareill) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/afqgti4npwcfkpp2vcnqzwy6ra/) 2015-08-23T11:49:25Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hn7acg5hmnl4wxckxblbrg4ffi/) 2015-08-23T09:53:35Z **Croatia is glorious!**
Croatia is glorious! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wpii6hha5xr2mz3pxig5dwn2uy/) 2015-08-09T17:17:00Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3agqe3r7obzyemgg2onq3v26ki/) 2015-06-28T13:52:51Z **What the science museum is best known for.**
What the science museum is best known for. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ytskpoyiekp3rr33kqzydzdjru/) 2015-06-27T14:19:19Z **Matt's molecular beam epitaxy machine is a…**
Matt's molecular beam epitaxy machine is a complex device for the completion of SCIENCE. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jyeiuqb7swfnaeonmyv5xk4yl4/) 2015-06-17T07:13:29Z **Look at that for a flashy filament! Thanks…**
Look at that for a flashy filament! Thanks [Chris](./tags/chris) :D ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3rnelzphcdslmfidohs3uhsdle/) 2015-05-25T12:22:32Z **17th floor garden.**
17th floor garden. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/quqwsqwezwxfmj6imyylswxou4/) 2015-05-14T20:32:15Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qqwaqnzailrs7p6nvug5vrfzta/) 2015-04-14T13:22:30Z **Quite tall…**
Quite tall… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xcowks6nx74bqicpqo2eq3eo6q/) 2015-04-14T13:21:03Z **Native speaker.**
Native speaker. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/eisd2mszhcmqbdcq23bmih6soq/) 2015-04-14T13:19:32Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/oncukm73mx22d4nsc6jcxcy6ii/) 2015-04-14T09:30:54Z **Guess where I am?**
Guess where I am? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3mki3vzq2gvil65hqa6pxfkmqi/) 2015-04-12T05:13:37Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lx7aswz477g52fxubwin2lypbq/) 2015-04-11T21:08:43Z **The Curious Incident of the Dog in the…**
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: a _fantastic_ show! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/v66bqjgyqd6s56i4zlnxjci5q4/) 2015-04-06T18:36:13Z **So Kew-te!**
So Kew-te! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/axdznu6rua73iysk7kr5e4t6li/) 2015-03-28T15:37:48Z **Team Thailand should not be allowed to drive the…**
Team Thailand should not be allowed to drive the Gatwick Shuttle. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/w7o5fq6jts24pmhtsrbrizu7ku/) 2015-03-28T15:22:53Z **Last night meal & drinks at the excellent Kin…**
Last night meal & drinks at the excellent Kin Dee restaurant - go there! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jztzn2xf2qbnoiptva56bmdq2q/) 2015-03-25T10:11:09Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/obsqbfcl3wahsudikzsyelve2u/) 2015-03-23T17:31:58Z **Shades underwater? Necessary.**
Shades underwater? Necessary. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2juzcvh25jycfckvzd3ryztk4e/) 2015-03-23T12:06:23Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/o7icmj5iezt26u35c2wajml7wi/) 2015-03-18T13:51:10Z **Excitement! #fromthearchives**
Excitement! [#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7chtix57udqpwzkb5ndlnkkicm/) 2015-03-16T21:50:02Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/srtptigoph2kvubz6pxes7jlam/) 2015-03-15T19:31:05Z **Morning stroll down Tynemouth beach with the…**
Morning stroll down Tynemouth beach with the beautiful [Leanne](./tags/leanne) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7buqk4ovgoiiawpw5jn4vaztca/) 2015-03-15T13:28:53Z **Chris & me hanging out with our Mum last year at…**
Chris & me hanging out with our Mum last year at Westonbirt Arboretum :) [#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) /repost [Leanne](./tags/leanne) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ogr27fe76owvz6ukl2ezls5uza/) 2015-03-14T21:44:58Z **The Botanist: beautiful bar in the centre of…**
The Botanist: beautiful bar in the centre of Newcastle with a powerful drinks choice & great live music. The North's doing alright. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pc6efhycoovy76yhfy4ee34svm/) 2015-03-14T18:51:09Z **Newton beach with @le_boyd - the North has…**
Newton beach with [Leanne](./tags/leanne) \- the North has welcomed me most excellently! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zdqa4aaofnurr2n5w6veovehkq/) 2015-03-13T20:41:52Z **Red Nose Day wedding!**
Red Nose Day wedding! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/nbawsdshko6pt7tqtxt3gsbqx4/) 2015-03-12T18:43:22Z **The mattress delivery folks asked to see the…**
The mattress delivery folks asked to see the view earlier today. They now want me to ask for them by name if I ever need any more mattresses delivered. I said I'd have beers waiting. [#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) /repost [Chris](./tags/chris) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/k5fnk6nsul7nlbs53k36qzunum/) 2015-03-11T09:45:50Z **Meeting "Hippie" Joe Hymas - mandolin player,…**
Meeting "Hippie" Joe Hymas - mandolin player, guitarist and all-round lad from Hayseed Dixie [#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) /repost [Chris](./tags/chris) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/uz3sdz72p3jfm3k2xvwpkynepy/) 2015-03-10T09:25:11Z **Riding in the best seat together: the day both…**
Riding in the best seat together: the day both brothers were in London for the first time! [#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) /repost [Chris](./tags/chris) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fsu76fmun4zybrtlym5wmf6rme/) 2015-03-08T14:40:17Z **Pops H-S walking out of his shop in Bath…**
Pops H-S walking out of his shop in Bath [#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) /repost [Chris](./tags/chris) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qwmuvr4o5pp3epxwaigg7pl35a/) 2015-03-08T01:20:44Z **Went bowling with @le_boyd yesterday at Allstar…**
Went bowling with [Leanne](./tags/leanne) yesterday at Allstar Lanes. The table mat advice was suitably ignored, but I still only managed a draw! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/nwnsihyl4v4k3m5qbgqzpdjysq/) 2015-03-08T00:28:52Z **Can't wait for Summer. #fromthearchives**
Can't wait for Summer. [#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ncrmoheca5ieovmffk4zddwf5a/) 2015-02-27T09:54:03Z **#fromthearchives**
[#fromthearchives](./tags/fromthearchives) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rumknw3p6muphusdrvujjk5coe/) 2015-02-27T09:52:17Z **Going to miss working with absolute characters…**
Going to miss working with absolute characters like Tomek; yes that is the best graduation photo you've ever seen. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ewdr6j4n3y7e5meg4twtirhfzq/) 2015-02-25T13:36:54Z **Mummies!**
Mummies! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/j5qnpqrxbjp3obnfr7zxstftk4/) 2015-02-03T21:45:44Z **Chris found coloured candles for Leanne's…**
Chris found coloured candles for Leanne's birthday cake - so much win! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yuxcrwgotlrtmkkqlasy2rvct4/) 2015-01-29T18:49:16Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/chk6xzehfnm3h27dze263vziay/) 2015-01-28T21:37:29Z **For Science!**
For Science! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ixeba5oogdy5prkh3smxwpdnc4/) 2015-01-20T21:56:09Z **Practicing our routines outside the Southbank…**
Practicing our routines outside the Southbank Centre, January chill be damned! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/t67mt4yfojyl4u63qvn34ynz4m/) 2015-01-09T22:48:42Z **My eye 7 years ago. Apparently that means none…**
My eye 7 years ago. Apparently that means none of those cells are part of me anymore. Spooky. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/efj76zbjdgo2xquodia77gstu4/) 2015-01-08T08:27:50Z **Jellyfish at Osaka aquarium.**
Jellyfish at Osaka aquarium. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/i2xlmhm3jr6tawale2mqhwadyq/) 2015-01-04T23:21:52Z **Thought I might post some old photos from time…**
Thought I might post some old photos from time to time this year. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/t3utbd6dqtie47ofccw6y47yeq/) 2014-12-30T21:47:58Z **Went to the wrong Speigeltent, but there were…**
Went to the wrong Speigeltent, but there were pretty trees here :) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3pacbv2j7srhqt5rnly2r3s4ju/) 2014-12-30T13:38:59Z **Product placement.**
Product placement. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wa44sjnq3nmigommusdkp2wfuq/) 2014-12-25T11:18:34Z **Big family Christmas meal!**
Big family Christmas meal! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2qlp3nnbmxxbi4mrqxzkydnxy4/) 2014-12-07T13:09:39Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3nzgi4ltqdltjemzvul4w5evfa/) 2014-11-01T22:20:45Z **Found this one from last weekend, #Westonbirt is…**
Found this one from last weekend, [#Westonbirt](./tags/Westonbirt) is beautiful! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rhykzi4mz7r7o7gfhczce4i5r4/) 2014-10-26T11:05:50Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bls6bgl5bcc3gieebl7gotvcbm/) 2014-10-25T17:13:51Z **Scarily big leaves.**
Scarily big leaves. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/e5dbsuylr4r3uqutktj5schwxm/) 2014-10-08T22:08:18Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hlvvowm6uufuanppqpro3go5qe/) 2014-10-04T21:25:49Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4dfyzz2232nvxmjhtqhp3veabq/) 2014-09-27T11:50:13Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/to227tpjgr2spmwsw4obgutyb4/) 2014-09-21T20:36:39Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bcboalmwbn55fpyw5aqtm3iq34/) 2014-09-20T17:18:22Z **The horror, the horror!**
The horror, the horror! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ubg4xaz22immjubisvhuo6d7ki/) 2014-09-02T18:18:53Z **Sailing on Woodberry Reservoir #hyperlapse**
Sailing on Woodberry Reservoir [#hyperlapse](./tags/hyperlapse) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5nyzpdzx4g2sc54aihas4gu4te/) 2014-08-03T11:24:51Z **I'm feeling pretty manly after making this.**
I'm feeling pretty manly after making this. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yyhvfwwjqw3pumshc2tgfk6lpa/) 2014-06-27T20:32:58Z **Criquet**
Criquet ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/mi4uxdcfhet6pamqgjeimmqhum/) 2014-06-26T18:22:13Z **The Spiegeltent for Limbo…**
The Spiegeltent for Limbo… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rcvu44f5gkoofypnnar435ctb4/) 2014-06-26T12:21:50Z **Nature subverts.**
Nature subverts. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yhrrrsbtrg5g4cucsyz7omrvkm/) 2014-06-22T17:34:07Z **@chrismhs and me, fashion gurus, bro's for LIFE.**
[Chris](./tags/chris) and me, fashion gurus, bro's for LIFE. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vklau6pbrdjicavkxzz6atnpmu/) 2014-06-22T15:25:10Z **My first day at school - 4.25 year old JP.**
My first day at school - 4.25 year old JP. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/c6y4rs5hr4wqq7723lkp4uomaa/) 2014-06-22T10:03:23Z **Patrick Mavros' beautiful African sculptures.**
Patrick Mavros' beautiful African sculptures. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/36pvfodd5safhabhk2i7utsa7y/) 2014-06-19T20:08:34Z **blinkbox summer party times.**
blinkbox summer party times. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xrwcw6kz5ziitgvwaglx2urad4/) 2014-06-14T18:17:57Z **Railways are awesome.**
Railways are awesome. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/prvusg422bcs3ylyknctkkfbgq/) 2014-05-31T18:32:24Z **Another Albert Hall epic! Was @le_boyd**
Another Albert Hall epic! Was [Leanne](./tags/leanne) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/r3idvmbivaeto6xqghji7htz6i/) 2014-05-29T12:00:40Z ***Real* pizza for lunch. Thanks @pizzapilgrims**
_Real_ pizza for lunch. Thanks [@pizzapilgrims](https://instagram.com/pizzapilgrims) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qylid3j5kj7mzpn5sxjbem7in4/) 2014-05-29T11:11:55Z **Best kind of cable tidy.**
Best kind of cable tidy. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hxa6piw4pcyjbc23v6hw6jdtma/) 2014-05-26T20:02:06Z **I think I'll try defying gravity… /w @le_boyd**
I think I'll try defying gravity… /w [Leanne](./tags/leanne) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/cciebcp7jh2gt73xak5avnnwae/) 2014-05-25T11:14:16Z **"Just whack the bench next to the RhoDo's" -…**
"Just whack the bench next to the RhoDo's" - Cousin Jon with the country slang. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fr6y477rvnjeufnhxhqwlxktiu/) 2014-05-24T14:54:30Z **Many wedding party cakes. The best kind of cake.**
Many wedding party cakes. The best kind of cake. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xvmjcj3qjoneuam3wlvsmai2m4/) 2014-05-24T11:23:26Z **Epic boredom cure, in the true meaning of the…**
Epic boredom cure, in the true meaning of the word. [#MtG](./tags/MtG) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ldwxlp3aeis756mktciqrsigyy/) 2014-05-22T10:54:05Z **Adeventure Time with @chrismhs**
Adeventure Time with [Chris](./tags/chris) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fgxlrg4ruqommzrduxusemzbvq/) 2014-05-18T11:56:55Z **Morning commute. British countryside style.**
Morning commute. British countryside style. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/det3kxiymf2da7ui5wt3amo5n4/) 2014-05-18T11:55:24Z **No-through road. British countryside style.**
No-through road. British countryside style. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dzpq3jqn7qsx2lrp5tc4jxj6pe/) 2014-05-18T11:54:15Z **High speed communications. British countryside…**
High speed communications. British countryside style. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kqydd7kw5tr7tphff4d2wro7yi/) 2014-05-18T11:52:59Z **Bus stop. British countryside style.**
Bus stop. British countryside style. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5bxcjxz5jl2pkotd4f3dxge5gu/) 2014-05-18T10:48:31Z **#familystroll**
[#familystroll](./tags/familystroll) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lgcluckrdlyncmm4n23n7st6km/) 2014-05-18T10:24:52Z **What a beautiful day!**
What a beautiful day! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jk5yfnjy7rcqedjupuvgwhnktq/) 2014-05-18T07:38:13Z **The reservoir by our flat is incredible this…**
The reservoir by our flat is incredible this time of year, anyone want to go kayaking? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2vz3gibqcv5wtas5w6zqdrvpbi/) 2014-05-18T07:34:59Z **Dad's shop often sells music boxes, I've always…**
Dad's shop often sells music boxes, I've always been fascinated by how they work and how the beauty of the mechanism was as important as the music itself! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zw4o3jjp3ci6zbz6zenjaqxrke/) 2014-05-05T07:29:30Z **Coco Bongo in Cancún blows every other club…**
Coco Bongo in Cancún blows every other club I've been to out of the glorious Caribbean water. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ncm65r253fobttieuyp3y47j6u/) 2014-05-04T16:49:05Z **We found an Arrow Crab!**
We found an Arrow Crab! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/li6orime22z236h2zof2lz62wy/) 2014-04-28T04:00:56Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gd6uqlv3sm5hgo337z63nqqh34/) 2014-04-18T19:30:21Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ief23rhnbbluttns7e6257wova/) 2014-04-08T19:54:05Z **@chrismhs cooks a mean trout. Literally; look at…**
[Chris](./tags/chris) cooks a mean trout. Literally; look at that face! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lmpwfyv526ualuhzp4smt3wbui/) 2014-03-30T13:44:37Z **#sloMoBro /a @chrismhs**
[#sloMoBro](./tags/sloMoBro) /a [Chris](./tags/chris) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7bpir6psb6hkp4k2vx4c5kxyje/) 2014-03-23T17:27:59Z **Sunday contentedness.**
Sunday contentedness. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7twyflf6vmcyqsogwdkpgtm3kq/) 2014-03-21T08:16:20Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/heelirx465saot5kvewhefjlgy/) 2014-03-07T22:13:19Z **Also, this swashbuckling fireman is racing a…**
Also, this swashbuckling fireman is racing a shark on a motorbike to an Irish cosmonaut with a chest of space-booty. I should spend more nights in. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tytbj6h2cpbve22d7oppo4cohq/) 2014-03-07T22:00:44Z **Rummaging through childhood Lego box…**
Rummaging through childhood Lego box ( [#betterfridaythanyours](./tags/betterfridaythanyours)) and find a DINOSAUR TALON. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rwzi7nabtywgdrludszk4saura/) 2014-02-08T19:10:00Z **Wow. Such pub. Amaze!**
Wow. Such pub. Amaze! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bc3nuyknd7yxzcx4mnvfvxjgoy/) 2014-01-26T19:57:23Z **Placemats made for the reunion of our trip to…**
Placemats made for the reunion of our trip to Africa! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d6ump47vbso2nvdjire2fzxica/) 2014-01-19T14:56:09Z **Filming a music video for "Happy" by Pharrell -…**
Filming a music video for "Happy" by Pharrell - because I'm HAPPY! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fplmunpqr76vnskbm7wryithcy/) 2014-01-16T14:48:49Z **I have awesome colleagues. "Dear Mo,**
I have awesome colleagues. "Dear Mo,

I have baked a cake for you.

Love, Peach xxx" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/m5au32atzsvb257hmkhxwjm7xe/) 2014-01-14T20:16:15Z **What an excellent cover for this book!**
What an excellent cover for this book! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zomejr3zaekl3exvoarakpevce/) 2014-01-11T15:21:28Z **For once I'm happy Britain is doing the weather…**
For once I'm happy Britain is doing the weather wrong, this isn't winter! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2gs35t3st5wlsqinjaxgribiqm/) 2014-01-11T01:48:57Z **Brewdog has classy loo-wall adornments**
Brewdog has classy loo-wall adornments ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jhraxjlzhwxxpijz6n7md7wwsq/) 2014-01-08T18:49:49Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/i3iar2aqimrp6x6mliwtk7f7me/) 2014-01-07T16:49:43Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lftyml2il7nm62pxz5yrc6giri/) 2014-01-06T12:33:44Z **Only bank note with two people on one side: 10…**
Only bank note with two people on one side: 10 Lithuanian Litas [#mentalmondays](./tags/mentalmondays) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/u4ldvxs5uv37mkj4ellecnpjwu/) 2014-01-04T20:11:58Z **These still exist?!**
These still exist?! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fibq555e4bfqtelgdohradrhym/) 2014-01-01T03:28:38Z **The bar's looking tempting…**
The bar's looking tempting… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kwx46v2twvp3g43ojr7bwpagju/) 2014-01-01T03:28:37Z **Swing gently**
Swing gently ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7eawyfofejrorw2oaorns7vhhi/) 2013-12-31T13:44:53Z **Cirencester Abbey**
Cirencester Abbey ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/56u6cfe3f4o7zdastuign3yx5e/) 2013-12-25T09:51:31Z **I think Chris is building a DeLorean?!**
I think Chris is building a DeLorean?! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ievcdvmorkdz7j45wqprdvieyy/) 2013-12-21T23:48:16Z **Maria Carey eat your heart out**
Maria Carey eat your heart out ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kmw5anrxixczor6f5qgebjv7wy/) 2013-11-10T13:41:28Z **Dave's found a rainbow. A triple rainbow.**
Dave's found a rainbow. A triple rainbow. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yj7g7z3f2bhzo4qpshrmm3dylq/) 2013-11-09T08:15:50Z **Rose got us bunk beds! Dave won the top bunk…**
Rose got us bunk beds! Dave won the top bunk though :(( ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/lsimm7j2j3yjf7txzrigdbd2ky/) 2013-11-08T20:29:19Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3ltd2qj4j7csliv7rmn6dlcw7y/) 2013-11-08T20:28:36Z **Going to Suffolk!**
Going to Suffolk! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5nl5z4saro773eizrrw22e67ti/) 2013-11-02T21:20:22Z **Physics dinner midway break, course 7: Halloween…**
Physics dinner midway break, course 7: Halloween limoncello! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hrof4ibawfjgsfzvc76lz6xkk4/) 2013-10-19T18:19:34Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jhjmtqltdf3jtwhkknkn6hslnq/) 2013-10-13T11:40:04Z **Hugo's awesome new poster**
Hugo's awesome new poster ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ugicmmqkjbmryinwr2r4o53oae/) 2013-10-12T12:21:38Z **What a beautiful day!**
What a beautiful day! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pgwgvl2pab3kwi4x3yjra2jk64/) 2013-10-09T23:17:01Z **Reading NoBrow #6 - loving the format & the…**
Reading NoBrow [#6](./tags/6) \- loving the format & the stories! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/f6mdobfjds2hj7vfzrxq7yhuw4/) 2013-09-11T17:52:47Z **Claire made joke! Is niice!**
Claire made joke! Is niice! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/f7ijr3uqm5lxnlkcuhoi6sla5q/) 2013-03-02T20:01:13Z **View from the new pad!**
View from the new pad! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dezcotlairhh2vth343qv4w7k4/) 2013-02-17T11:46:11Z **Oldschool bus in Finsbury Park! So cool :D**
Oldschool bus in Finsbury Park! So cool :D ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ujxy5whxp5vn7akum3hcvnrt6q/) 2013-01-19T16:01:26Z **I found it! And what a wonderful first dance…**
I found it! And what a wonderful first dance when we listened to it too :) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/me6a3payax4jpxmxw3lxb6cbgu/) 2013-01-05T17:19:29Z **Yo dawg. I heard you like retro…**
Yo dawg. I heard you like retro… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qvpqqu36ohmdcytqbdc3vrmuoa/) 2012-12-27T12:01:55Z **Boxing Day was a bit wet so we're shooting…**
Boxing Day was a bit wet so we're shooting today, check out Chris' manly stance - those clay pigeons be goin' DOWN. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/msd7w6oygbx6akfzvag6xpv54a/) 2012-12-10T19:39:11Z **Rain Room!**
Rain Room! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/anc6vjlc2icf3qakzpdgoimu6i/) 2012-12-10T17:03:39Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/635dltsqpo524qzdh7kojn7koe/) 2012-12-08T18:00:24Z **Pretty trees at Westonbirt!**
Pretty trees at Westonbirt! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ow6n25kai7ugru7ygytn47ts6a/) 2012-12-02T14:26:14Z **As my inner hipster surfaces I discover Epic…**
As my inner hipster surfaces I discover Epic Vinyl. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rdqo4yafbvcyjkgjcxjt355r64/) 2012-08-25T15:24:42Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jukfjlqc2g7ticnh6pfdfvmony/) 2012-07-27T07:30:14Z **Lovely evening for it.**
Lovely evening for it. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rnq3qdzi5m46tnrov6ufwzdppq/) 2012-07-13T16:32:18Z **Sun!**
Sun! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/nollt5f7cdaywdhu25kdj2qsym/) 2012-07-06T17:53:00Z **Old street wandering**
Old street wandering ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xcwbtzrxeksuyvpna52z636sum/) 2012-02-17T18:19:05Z **Epic comedy-jazz!**
Epic comedy-jazz! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/htgmgk74ny7h4givrkcpjhidc4/) 2012-01-15T15:52:31Z **Guess where I am**
Guess where I am ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xkki7eklmbypwbxzsvdez2g2oi/) 2012-01-13T18:00:35Z **241 - slow progress, but getting there :)**
241 - slow progress, but getting there :) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3aasfishas3yndip2iyvgmp77a/) 2012-01-11T07:58:27Z **There are some beautiful morning skies this…**
There are some beautiful morning skies this week. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4d4pulwmp2ijgjqlneqxbamh6y/) 2012-01-04T07:49:22Z **Harrongay morning**
Harrongay morning ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/46gcz53iimsibb5sgcvstpoa64/) 2011-12-22T17:27:48Z **London night eye**
London night eye ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qpoyqgkb53tk6pw22tlhibka5y/) 2011-12-04T10:46:18Z **Sage advice from my Step-Mum**
Sage advice from my Step-Mum ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ydxp7m5pra2dlrwzwsauxlmhcy/) 2011-11-26T09:30:36Z **Woke up to find this in the mirror. #rebelbingo**
Woke up to find this in the mirror. [#rebelbingo](./tags/rebelbingo) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/7igurqfkmieoo4d6q3oqsehrta/) 2011-11-09T18:16:08Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vmgray3g6ruommskbppkgxf6my/) 2011-10-31T17:40:35Z **Beard free and prepped for Movember.**
Beard free and prepped for Movember. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ac4iyge7zskcjhky4pbmqymami/) 2011-10-26T15:48:55Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hssil2cjuxnmmgkfghi4iszs6y/) 2011-10-26T15:46:08Z **Adolf Hitler fireworks. Standard.**
Adolf Hitler fireworks. Standard. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/frpu2bnkbnpnw6ts6yzzplk5z4/) 2011-10-26T11:49:53Z **HSC is pretty!**
HSC is pretty! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/axpgoofaqapxzznh6flxmn4tn4/) 2011-10-25T07:38:05Z **Team takeout: Hyderabad Biriani!**
Team takeout: Hyderabad Biriani! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pz4pqkd2m3kpkor7k2kv22db5e/) 2011-10-24T07:10:27Z **Anand's advertising slogan is a little……**
Anand's advertising slogan is a little… materialistic. A nice 'Happy Diwali' from work tho. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fwyeqwvfi5gwnkz2koccpb3km4/) 2011-10-23T05:45:22Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ydjwou6pbkouwi7jhs2np7xngy/) 2011-10-22T15:22:51Z **"Woof"**
"Woof" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/olniijzgmkw5zocghowepbmsly/) 2011-10-14T14:51:23Z **Oh my god. They brought me a Japanese fighting…**
Oh my god. They brought me a Japanese fighting fish to keep me company as I'm dining alone… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rk7fbkqqmn5mfjnyz5ouksa7ha/) 2011-10-07T15:13:51Z **England is very pretty from the train.**
England is very pretty from the train. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/67imqlcktzilbzekwqs7je5w5u/) 2011-10-07T14:54:30Z **Rail travel in the UK is actually rather…**
Rail travel in the UK is actually rather convenient. No whining any more! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/omx63olmlsw43vvmj6nm2xhh2e/) 2011-09-25T09:45:32Z **Burnin' rubber**
Burnin' rubber ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/x6x7cwl3biczistvpt3yl25tem/) 2011-09-25T08:31:27Z **Grips Go Karting for Alex's birthday**
Grips Go Karting for Alex's birthday ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fp6a7gpmelra667xpmlvt6t7qq/) 2011-09-25T08:30:54Z **Warriors vs Royal Challengers**
Warriors vs Royal Challengers ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2ilzsqxpn64amhmsrs7j5m5mz4/) 2011-09-25T08:30:53Z **Executive suite grub - very tasty**
Executive suite grub - very tasty ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6yrksh755gz4kyco4s36dl2fhy/) 2011-09-15T08:20:46Z **Best. Present. Ever. @dxcompton has given me a…**
Best. Present. Ever. [Dave](./tags/dave) has given me a Tesco pen with an inbuilt compass! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6po262cq2k2l2qofaggrccgfgm/) 2011-09-11T14:27:36Z **The busted bike. Sadtimes.**
The busted bike. Sadtimes. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ocs74vwmxoq4cwvguknxfrn2zi/) 2011-09-11T09:16:55Z **Commercial Street, going suit hunting.**
Commercial Street, going suit hunting. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/yvjgnb3pyrfdfts6keby3quuze/) 2011-09-11T09:16:47Z **Aardy's the man**
Aardy's the man ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vjacnwoc5woyv3ktjixnmjyqtq/) 2011-09-04T07:40:03Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4xwv7qgnojm3ov4r4nieleadna/) 2011-09-03T09:35:36Z **Mumbai rocks**
Mumbai rocks ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d34yv5dcuarpg3lys547t5otd4/) 2011-09-03T09:33:23Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tsgspfqtflotwjy6pgcfc7veyy/) 2011-09-01T18:21:13Z **"She's my pride and joy"**
"She's my pride and joy" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jixqcy5bllhzkkzpa36rrxcm7u/) 2011-08-28T09:30:29Z **Epic brunch**
Epic brunch ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zidcoraf6d2y3bf6py4bloac4u/) 2011-08-28T09:30:12Z **@alexkantor88 brought Paddy Bear with him to…**
[@alexkantor88](https://instagram.com/alexkantor88) brought Paddy Bear with him to Kerala. He doesn't fit in the overhead compartment… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hexbwtomlhzgzaeh27wixc5hca/) 2011-08-28T09:29:52Z **Leaving our Keralan house boat.**
Leaving our Keralan house boat. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ohkhxmfknp24n6r5pg4mahzqyu/) 2011-08-24T15:45:12Z **Ring of Fire - Alex plays Cash, very well!**
Ring of Fire - Alex plays Cash, very well! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/runme3pt5ppjgparbacsx6m25i/) 2011-08-24T14:31:05Z **Fish. O RLY?**
Fish. O RLY? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/m6f4jt5oazw65xduoqahhruydy/) 2011-08-21T15:51:14Z **Hanuman, the monkey god.**
Hanuman, the monkey god. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hpwknbye43jh4rm6mqqgxysooy/) 2011-08-21T15:51:07Z **Mini-scythes for the grass.**
Mini-scythes for the grass. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/byncxske3xdtw3woeeountit2y/) 2011-08-21T15:51:07Z **The only black marble sculptures and freezes in…**
The only black marble sculptures and freezes in Karnataka ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/uaruuu5b2qhib7jfmaggx4llbq/) 2011-08-21T15:51:05Z **The stepped tank.**
The stepped tank. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/a6llkjbkr77jqj3bu5fbobh7am/) 2011-08-21T15:51:05Z **To celebrate Johnny being in the film: "Blow…**
To celebrate Johnny being in the film: "Blow Johnny Depp" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/sobsina4od2veqskhqcqrf46lu/) 2011-08-21T15:50:54Z **Black faced monkeys?**
Black faced monkeys? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3ybgphixpnhhpv27bghusqwwn4/) 2011-08-21T15:50:53Z **A fire breathing dragon.**
A fire breathing dragon. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/gr74mg3mmtkshfqmqbixpmnagu/) 2011-08-21T15:50:50Z **150 year old sacred tree.**
150 year old sacred tree. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/q24gto4s2gheeyrnc37igqqe7u/) 2011-08-21T15:22:28Z **Hampi Express arriving in 5 minutes.**
Hampi Express arriving in 5 minutes. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/velp27e27p6x5dj5dzpzj2npfy/) 2011-08-20T13:02:19Z **Climbing the mountain.**
Climbing the mountain. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vsyayzbtkn5lud4jrln5l7ygqi/) 2011-08-20T13:02:18Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/wwxd2wwdrkcgdmgbvb5mtslu4m/) 2011-08-20T13:02:11Z **"Do not take food or drink from strangers…**
"Do not take food or drink from strangers outside the village as they may put narcotics in it to put you to sleep and steal your valuables." ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rzcdwhku2ye2lu7h53uoggre2u/) 2011-08-20T13:02:10Z **"Not valid for the Taj Mahal" good. I'm in…**
"Not valid for the Taj Mahal" good. I'm in Hampi. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vcpexc3kmqq5faqwm6dia2hjey/) 2011-08-20T13:01:48Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fjjk5clz7siy3ozrqqdw7mkliy/) 2011-08-20T13:01:46Z **Monkeys on the hill**
Monkeys on the hill ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jhmoys3rpo7uouedm2fj7qmxjq/) 2011-08-20T13:01:42Z **Washing at the river.**
Washing at the river. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2c52a7ocwuee7hoiz4gbdzyjj4/) 2011-08-20T13:01:41Z **View from the top of our guest house.**
View from the top of our guest house. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bhohge7hizfy43t2ikyq22cvie/) 2011-08-20T00:50:09Z **Hampi: rocks and temples - beautiful!**
Hampi: rocks and temples - beautiful! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/sqd4443iscmuz46eopxoxkgnoq/) 2011-08-20T00:50:03Z **Luxury at UB City**
Luxury at UB City ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/dlrifv4bj4rh7dbnwjtraoov4u/) 2011-08-18T07:36:09Z **It's more that Alan is a giant… but Thapa is…**
It's more that Alan is a giant… but Thapa is still The Man! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3k7r33bkxbhh2qwi234pe3lfcq/) 2011-08-14T13:52:46Z **"Be an army man. Be a winner for life"**
"Be an army man. Be a winner for life" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/uke3viscnej4w45si5qkoksgo4/) 2011-08-14T13:21:28Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/hssf265u7ksqit66wshkl33ka4/) 2011-08-14T12:59:37Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bu6ujojooeqwr3ldwjwhr6lydy/) 2011-08-14T11:48:45Z **This street Market stand must've know we were…**
This street Market stand must've know we were coming ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/tkled54enom5aftctwmgbzppw4/) 2011-08-14T11:41:10Z **"Military area do not urinate"**
"Military area do not urinate" ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/47dgrx5g45vbmpuchx4q6nz254/) 2011-08-13T14:18:45Z **Real cheese! :D**
Real cheese! :D ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zrishowazmj4kpkiojkrbomtga/) 2011-08-07T13:37:15Z **Give the elephant a coin in his trunk and he…**
Give the elephant a coin in his trunk and he will bless you. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/x3clyvmocxb4egysr7x6zrexke/) 2011-08-07T13:26:04Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/e52j4eieb24tcldchs4qcg3rjm/) 2011-08-07T12:40:56Z **The sun sets on Pondicherry as our evening…**
The sun sets on Pondicherry as our evening begins… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kxbektbbxxvdogzrwcritplgsu/) 2011-08-07T09:41:38Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/beoduansp6c5ctavmaek4635y4/) 2011-08-07T09:40:53Z **Boat home**
Boat home ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/k35kfvji5crbjgudwzez6e3seq/) 2011-08-07T09:35:43Z **Beers on Paradise Beach.**
Beers on Paradise Beach. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/h32olzrjphiigzwsgavrmcrmpm/) 2011-08-07T09:34:49Z **Shade is good**
Shade is good ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/d4ihopmeginjuzu3gallusuxem/) 2011-08-06T16:33:06Z **Ghandi's the man.**
Ghandi's the man. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/b4igfzxnf67xiaynfkdv6shpwq/) 2011-08-06T16:32:58Z **Beautiful, warm Pondicherry night by the beach.**
Beautiful, warm Pondicherry night by the beach. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/m7edsyzwpw5qjzjgml3kk52kyu/) 2011-08-05T22:19:25Z **Who's a serene little bed buddy then?**
Who's a serene little bed buddy then? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3p6gjn4kjna3625ehno53roqvy/) 2011-07-24T10:12:00Z **Paul preparing for lunch in the coffee…**
Paul preparing for lunch in the coffee plantation ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2glux6ylgxckrbi7b5gewzy2hm/) 2011-07-24T05:41:23Z **1kg of mango - picked from trees we can see - 50…**
1kg of mango - picked from trees we can see - 50 rupees = 70p. Win! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/qrq4da3joj3pxmjnehwafb6uya/) 2011-07-24T04:09:33Z **Tiny bananas are tiny!**
Tiny bananas are tiny! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5uqqhbyrcipooce6qdfxqcouly/) 2011-07-23T13:29:21Z **Mysore Palace (just the entrance!)**
Mysore Palace (just the entrance!) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bm7wcpgxmak7ho5qxupqgvgeqy/) 2011-07-23T09:50:54Z **If you fall animals could eat you. And that…**
If you fall animals could eat you. And that might make them sick. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/mespit4uoe2titcsftxbietmau/) 2011-07-23T09:43:12Z **Have you seen pocket monkey?**
Have you seen pocket monkey? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ts6ks5m6ccv3wrukvbhrhofuna/) 2011-07-23T08:01:46Z **Jack climbs a Bunyan tree**
Jack climbs a Bunyan tree ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fsuxukl2gec2ntsxosc4rmi3pq/) 2011-07-23T07:59:12Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zmowvdec3ldqqtxzsupb46h3yu/) 2011-07-23T04:59:45Z **Dave buys a coconut**
Dave buys a coconut ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/rdhy7dmrdaa4vukb72mrmr2u6y/) 2011-07-23T02:13:39Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3mrotinwmgnvc6qsyqqfb2to5m/) 2011-07-21T13:44:13Z **This hot dog doesn't believe in obesity…**
This hot dog doesn't believe in obesity… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fahpehemk7yzzuihlu4fujupsm/) 2011-07-20T12:53:21Z **Counter 5. They hold the key to my freedom from…**
Counter 5. They hold the key to my freedom from queue-he'll ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/kqhp656sz2cidmusgvsgvmgnzu/) 2011-07-20T12:53:21Z **When he drives the strap goes over his eyes.…**
When he drives the strap goes over his eyes. Safety first. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xrw5j2klx2wvdowm5pk2ahvs7u/) 2011-07-20T12:53:09Z **I'm told this is going to take a few hours…**
I'm told this is going to take a few hours… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/vta44ropgg2wrdhhkklmjm6fdu/) 2011-07-19T16:55:17Z **Just in case you know them!**
Just in case you know them! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/cxbw34dcb3olql3ivhfievbb4y/) 2011-07-18T19:12:24Z **A summer's day back in Blighty. The Faltering…**
A summer's day back in Blighty. The Faltering Fullback is a fantastic pub. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/2yr3pzwhqefataizinqw5xlsxa/) 2011-07-18T19:09:01Z **Jack enjoys a cheeky subway**
Jack enjoys a cheeky subway ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ep36f7vodeynfqkwu4hk7e5jzm/) 2011-07-18T19:07:28Z **The swimming pool is fantastic, and considerably…**
The swimming pool is fantastic, and considerably less green now the chlorine supply has arrived. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ardhp2aq3p2ooh4x47pielnr7q/) 2011-07-18T19:05:31Z **Margo soap: where's Waldo?**
Margo soap: where's Waldo? ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xifraiobrjrctsb6vcp55optuu/) 2011-07-18T19:02:57Z **** ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/6264oollf2bohrbhrhgxf2c7fm/) 2011-07-18T19:00:14Z **The gym has an 'Oxford II' rowing machine. Don't…**
The gym has an 'Oxford II' rowing machine. Don't be fooled, the name Oxford does not imply they know how to make rowing machines. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/5asseu64dmijraodvwdmp2ebxi/) 2011-07-18T18:54:05Z **Tuktuk drivers rarely understand where you've…**
Tuktuk drivers rarely understand where you've asked to go, but are more than happy to stop and ask ladders by. Indian passers by seem to be very helpful too! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jx2jlzxrz63hm7hokbjbh6jjne/) 2011-07-18T18:48:39Z **Dossa (doh-sah) are very tasty thick crepes…**
Dossa (doh-sah) are very tasty thick crepes folded over with a filling, often potato or corn. 'Dossa delight' chose an interesting character for their logo… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/r2cfkfefkqch5etsob74dhvy5e/) 2011-07-18T18:42:32Z **Case in point: a tree in your proposed toilet…**
Case in point: a tree in your proposed toilet area will be expensive to cut down in an inner city area. Build around it. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/g66rkrxmlbopvkrufo2qzx7mmq/) 2011-07-18T18:39:50Z **The Beach club on Saturday night was a jarring…**
The Beach club on Saturday night was a jarring mix between western culture and the low capital expenditure of many Bengaluru establishments. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ze257jtzr2mbznxw3wei6d5unm/) 2011-07-18T18:35:32Z **Half way through our meal at BBQ Nation the…**
Half way through our meal at BBQ Nation the waiters erupted into a very camp cancan thing. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/zla7oeldsxkgxahhcyhtvw45dy/) 2011-07-18T18:31:06Z **On my way to first day at work in India. In a…**
On my way to first day at work in India. In a tuktuk! ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/uhyphf372idvjkro7v52v3jkui/) 2011-03-28T20:37:14Z **Epic Scrabble, nice pub**
Epic Scrabble, nice pub ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/c5cigkradw6odb7j2d55ojwyr4/) 2011-03-25T11:40:30Z **My bro poses. Lots. (In general)**
My bro poses. Lots. (In general) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/r4iwufdxnowmelxzlqcsj4ile4/) 2011-03-25T11:30:26Z **Thai times**
Thai times ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/mjdgxcb52mgz554ytn6b6y2gmq/) 2011-03-25T02:14:49Z **Overcast day in Paradise**
Overcast day in Paradise ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/b6kz44qwlbsrm5esmq2irxkbd4/) 2010-12-18T11:57:17Z **Beautiful day in the snow…**
Beautiful day in the snow… ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/jx6cnagsznh6amjxq7ap5un2he/) 2010-12-09T07:52:13Z **Down by the railtrack**
Down by the railtrack ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/odtkicdyglf5gz3ogywvaz5xsi/) 2010-12-04T18:49:14Z **Latch into skating**
Latch into skating ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ak7wul25suchqrofeknoq74oci/) 2010-11-27T23:18:15Z **It's full of stars**
It's full of stars ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/h4x5wxu5gnl7qzapymuxceg5pu/) 2010-11-26T19:50:18Z **Ye olde O'Neill's**
Ye olde O'Neill's ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/sww5dszkpuhfe2nfkrpgrtahfm/) 2010-11-26T19:30:47Z **Chopstick rest**
Chopstick rest ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/xno2cbjwitj2w5lylgkzoudf74/) 2010-11-25T23:02:25Z **Reggae lighting**
Reggae lighting ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/i5ehqsjy2prmj5boxbma5z35ki/) 2010-11-25T21:52:55Z **Bleak (epic)**
Bleak (epic) ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/ishz5z2tzuxvusgvefckedim7i/) 2010-11-25T20:58:48Z **Tottenham Court Road**
Tottenham Court Road ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/bazd7nt3co4y5qfgvdqzjupefe/) 2010-11-25T17:53:34Z **Beads, beads good for the art, the more you eat…**
Beads, beads good for the art, the more you eat the more you're likely to have to see a doctor. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/fkaiag57cpoi6oe4w4hbzd6bee/) 2010-11-24T12:24:55Z **Arts & crafts at work**
Arts & crafts at work ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/3djypz7g7i2r57rwdcc6ack2l4/) 2010-11-23T16:00:28Z **Back here again.**
Back here again. ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/pfm5b36uuzmxa7qg47ipyjrgmu/) 2010-11-22T15:48:41Z **Rail travel**
Rail travel ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/iug5qgc4yn7w4xngkly45yxrjm/) 2010-11-20T18:49:49Z **Creepy mounted fox head**
Creepy mounted fox head ⌘ [Read more](/instagram-posts/4rec7xc54jaxxaftfbvrqnjnxy/) 2009-11-16T16:31:00Z **Podcasting your favourite tracks without copyright worries**
> I had an idea last night, I'm going to sketch it out here it may turn into more than an idea at some point!

If you're a hobby podcaster or webradio DJ then you may find yourself limited to the songs you can use without having to hunt down a licence or permission. Despite the fact that its [easier all the time](http://www.ukpa.info/2008/08/22/the-new-mcps-prs-podcast-license/) it could be time consuming enough to make it not worth while.

Having become quite i ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/podcasting-and-copyright/) 2009-11-15T23:21:00Z **It's been a while…**
Well, its been a few months since I posted last - the genuine joy of interesting/difficult work in my final year as a Physics undergrad - but there's a fair amount I should probably put up here for posterity:

- I've become very interested in [Playdar](https://playdar.org) \- an old friend of mine, [James Wheare](http://james.wheare.org/), is a ket developer - and the possibilities music resolution has to offer. As a consequence I released quite a few libraries and a program that helps some of playdar's featu ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/its-been-a-while/) 2009-09-01T23:52:00Z **Unexpectedly popular photo**
![A photo looking down on two young men with masks on swimming under cristal clear seawater, facing upwards](./unda-da-sea.jpg)

'Unda Da Sea' via [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jphastings/2502815493/)

I find it very amusing that despite 3 years with an SLR and progressively increasing skill in using it (or so I feel :P) that the number one 'interesting' photo in my flickr collection is one I took on a mobile phone... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/unexpectedly-popular-photo/) 2009-08-31T14:45:00Z **Geo Tumblr**
Well, I'm back from Japan and while I was there I kept an online journal (Tumblr, you rock) to let everyone at home know what was going on. To make things even cooler I vowed to keep the posts tagged with where I was while I was writing them, of course tumblr has no functionality for this so I hacked up a geotagging solution using javascript.

After making a [formal request for geotagging features](https://getsatisfaction.com/tumblr/topics/geotagging_of_individual_posts) [1](#fn:1) on their GetSatisfaction pages, someone a ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/geo-tumblr/) 2009-07-28T23:49:00Z **Facebook API Niggle**
I like Facebook (despite its recent frustrating changes that make walls confusing) but I have a niggle as a developer using their APIs. If you choose to use Facebook's XFBML to put a commenting system on your blog (like I do here) then anyone posting that page inside facebook has a separate comments list. Try posting this page on facebook[1](#fn:1), if you comment on that post in your feed the comments won't appear on this page and things you write here won't appear there. Granted, sometimes this behaviour is pr ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/facebook-api/) 2009-07-17T14:20:00Z ****
Shameless plug for my brother's music video production (music by [Kids With Sticks](https://www.facebook.com/people/Kids-With-Sticks/100067452183216/)). ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/kids-with-sticks/) 2009-07-10T17:16:00Z **get_iplayer - it rocks**
If you're a mac user, and like your BBC television ( **and** have a tv license) then you may like [my options](https://gist.github.com/jphastings/144622) file from the awesome [get\_iplayer](https://github.com/get-iplayer/get_iplayer). You'll need to be vaguely happy on the terminal, but with this options file you can grab BBC video and have it automatically thrown into iTunes. With the PVR facility of get\_iplayer you can even have them added to your iTunes as they're aired! There's some commenting on the opt ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/get-iplayer/) 2009-05-30T23:35:00Z **Helix [Cy Densham]**
[Helix](https://helix.byjp.me/)

My literary counterpart, Cy Densham, posted an interesting new poem/artwork today. Let me know what you think! ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/helix/) 2009-05-29T16:06:00Z ****
> I just realized; this is my last exam and I still don't know what to put in the 'year' box.
>
> [Chris Bacon](http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=199714379) ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/time-flies/) 2009-05-26T23:19:00Z ****
> Try another pleasure, such as putting your underwear in the fridge when the weather is hot.
>
> [Rich Jackson](https://twitter.com/RichardJJ/statuses/1929169703) ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/hot-weather-pleasure/) 2009-05-25T23:21:00Z ****
![A screenshot of Google StreetView zoomed in to show a (blurry-faced) JP standing at a zebra crossing.](screenshot.jpg)

Yeah. I saw the Google car. And yes, I'm wearing my [awesome retro comedy t-shirt](https://www.thatawesomeshirt.com/shirt/2516/blow-me/) [1](#fn:1). Tho I have short hair, which looks very weird now...

* * *

1. Import note: I had a link to bustedtees.com here, but they no-longer list it online. It was a green T-Shirt with a grey/yellow screenprint showing an Nintendo Entertainment System cartridge and the (80s ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/google-car/) 2009-05-25T21:23:00Z **Bad Rounded Profile Pics!**
![A screenshot of a Facebook wall-post with JP "really hates the roundy-edged square profile pics. Feck off!". Comment 1 from Bayan says "Mark is clearly trying to be more twitter- like :/". Comment 2 from JP says "I fixed it! I made a thingie for macs that prevents the roundy corner bits :P will post how-to soon"](facebook-rounded-profile.png)

Are you pissed off with the rounded profile pics that Facebook has decided to use? If so, just install this glimmer blocker filter and they'll be gone ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/bad-rounded-profile-pics/) 2009-05-24T19:52:00Z **Twitter links in Tumblr**
I get really frustrated when websites don't have APIs. I know its kinda mean to screen scrape, and potentially prevented by ToCs etc, but I built this anyway. I have finals exams to revise for and not enough to procrastinate with!

So, what is all this SlyPI nonsense about then?

A SlyPI is a small ( [YAML](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YAML) based) settings file that describes how to mechanically traverse a website in order to get a variety of different bits of information. For example, my [tv.com ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/slypis-out-in-the-wild/) 2009-05-20T20:43:00Z **Twitter links in Tumblr**
When writing [a post](../how-developers-brains-work) the other day[1](#fn:1), I wanted to be able to use the tumblr chat where the participants were twitter users. Tumblr doesn’t support HTML in chat usernames, so I wrote a tiny javascript chunk to automatically troll any elements you give it and replace `@twitter-username` with a link to their account. (You can see it in action on the aforementioned post[2](#fn:2)) You can find the code in [this github gist](https://gist.github.com/jphastings/115 ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/twitter-links-in-tumblr/) 2009-05-18T22:05:00Z **How Developers' Minds Work**
_@threedaymonk_: Got home to find both UKIP and BNP leaflets on my doorstep. Feeling nauseous.

_@threedaymonk_: "British Jobs for British Workers - Because We've Earned the Right!" No, you don't "earn" anything just by being born white to UK parents.

_@threedaymonk_: Also, the BNP suck at typography. ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/how-developers-brains-work/) 2009-05-17T12:02:00Z ****
Browsing through my github projects I’ve noticed I appear to have an idea, work on it for at most a week and then consign it to the ‘uninteresting’ pile… some projects get completed, some don’t. Wish I had more time to complete them, as well as someone to code with! ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/short-projects/) 2009-05-08T08:05:00Z **bygone [Cy Densham]**
[kedakai.co.uk](https://poetry.kedakai.co.uk/poem:bygone/) [1](#fn:1)

I continue to write small chunks of poetry, under my pen name _Cyrus Densham_. I’ve not really had any literary training (wooh, English GCSE) so they really are just what I think sounds nice. Still, feel free to deconstruct and criticise, but they’re genuinely not written to impress anyone (isn’t that the point?).

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1. Import note: I'm working on recovering my old poetry site from backups. This isn't Shakespeare, but I do hope I f ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/bygone-cy-dendsham/) 2009-05-05T14:20:00Z **Ruby-DLC on Github**
[github.com](https://github.com/jphastings/ruby-DLC)

Ruby-DLC is now available on github, and consequently as a gem! You can install with[1](#fn:1):

```sh
gem sources -a http://gems.github.com
sudo gem install jphastings-dlc

```

There’s a [gist](https://gist.github.com/jphastings/106978) explaining how to use the library and the rdoc documentation is still available on my [project page](https://github.com/jph ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/ruby-dlc-on-github/) 2009-05-05T03:08:00Z **Porting to Ruby**
I had some time to kill today, so I rewrote the [DLC api](https://www.jdownloader.org/news/blog/x20090501-002-dlcapi-oop) in Ruby.

If you use [JDownloader](https://jdownloader.org) you’ll know how useful the DLCs are, essentially they allow you to contain all the links from a variety of online hosting sources in one place with any passwords that might be needed. All this data is also kept encrypted to prevent people from poking around inside and stealing the links!

Now, should you wish to create one of these DL ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/porting-to-ruby/) 2009-04-29T22:58:00Z **CampusBot**
I’m building a twitterbot to answer questions about things happening on my university campus. Should be fun, I’ve decided to use Ruby and Active Record as a foundation :)

Might be a few days before anything appears on github, I’ve got a few exams in the near future! ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/campus-bot/) 2009-04-21T21:47:00Z ****
![A terrain map of the earth over the Atlantic, showing different sized red dots moving between the UK and other places on earth](./screencap.jpg)

I improved Where On The Web? with an OpenGL twist (making it a lot faster - tho antialiasing is broken) and by varying the size of the ‘packets’ as they travel around the globe, you can now see roughly how much data is winging its way around the web.

The [gist containing the sketch](https://gist.github.com/jphastings/98878) has been updated to reflect these changes, have a ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/where-on-the-web-opengl/) 2009-04-21T02:16:00Z ****
Oooooh, a screencast? About my latest app? How exciting! ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/where-on-the-web-screencast/) 2009-04-21T01:55:00Z **Where on the Web**
![A terrain map of the earth over the Atlantic, showing red dots moving between the UK and other places on earth](./where-on-the-web.jpg)

Where On The Web is aliiiiive!

I built it, and it appears to work averagely well. You can see the code in [the gist on github](https://gist.github.com/jphastings/98878) and soon there will be a mini-video online showing you how it all works. In the meanwhile, just enjoy the pretty colours :D

I’ve uploaded a snapshot[1](#fn:1) of the whole window for you to ogle at too.

If ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/where-on-the-web/) 2009-04-20T22:19:00Z **Processing and Ruby**
I got stuck into [processing](https://processing.org) this weekend - I’ve been meaning to try it out for some time, but I also found a fantastic little project called [ruby-processing](https://github.com/jashkenas/ruby-processing/wiki). Yes, its exactly what it sounds like geeks, its the visual control of the processing language, in Ruby!

I instantly set about making a cool little toy, and I’ve got something pretty nifty almost ready for a release. Using the [carnivore](https://wiki.github.com/jashkenas/ ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/processing-and-ruby/) 2009-04-19T13:45:00Z **Fire poi**
A short one, while I figure out the best ways to deal with fire long exposures. There’s a longer one in the works at the moment. ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/poi/) 2009-04-15T08:44:00Z **Low-cost sensing with LEDs**
[hackaday.com](https://hackaday.com/2006/02/21/low-cost-sensing-and-communication-with-an-led/)

Woah, you can use LEDs as ambient light sensors? I suppose it makes sense, why didn’t I think of this before! :P This could come in very handy. ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/low-cost-sensing-with-leds/) 2009-03-31T01:10:00Z **Timelapse video**
Not perfect, but a fine start I’d say! ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/timelapse/) 2009-03-30T23:32:00Z ****
I’ve set about trying to come up with some interesting ideas for some video snippets - flickr style, short and (dare I use the phrase?) ‘artistic’ type rather than YouTube style meme style stuff.

Why mention this now? I’m standing on Castle Boulevard’s roundabout in Nottingham with my time lapser clicking regular shots of the midnight traffic. Now to do the maths to figure out how long I should leave it running…

Would be cool to get one of those TI calculators that do BASIC programming so I can record clips with varying w ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/video-snippet-ideas/) 2009-03-29T22:06:00Z **Native ruby RAR**
[github.com](https://github.com/jphastings/unrar/)

I’ve started coding a native Ruby library for extracting RAR archives. Its in early stages, but I’ve placed down the code for parsing the file structure, so it can extract unencrypted, ‘store’ level archives.

The ultimate aim is to allow the streaming of files from archives and the progressive extraction of files from inside archives. ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/native-ruby-rar-archive-extractor/) 2009-03-25T22:42:00Z **Trash files in Ruby**
[github.com](https://github.com/jphastings/trash)

I’ve written a ruby `File` class extension - `File.trash( filename )` \- which allows you to send files to the Trash or Recycle bin (depending on your OS).

Mac support is ready, Windows support is touch-and-go (read the [wiki](https://github.com/jphastings/trash/wiki) for more info) and its been so long since I used Linux (ahh, the [Arch](https://www.archlinux.org/) days) I can’t remember how the bins work over there. Anyone want to help? ⌘ [Read more](/posts/tumblr-musings/trash-files-in-ruby/) 2023-06-09T09:27:44Z **Arc: a new browser**
It seems to me like new browsers are very popular at the moment. I love that this means a _Change_ is probably coming, it's about time.

I've oscillated a little through web browsers in the roughly two and a half decades(!) I've been a "netizen", but they've almost always been tied to my OS. I've literally _just_ started using [Arc](https://arc.net/), and I'm already adoring it.

![A screenshot of the Arc browser, viewing the homepage of this blog.](arc.png)

Why do I like it so quickly? It's extremely well designed; the nov ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/arc-new-browser/) 2023-06-18T07:30:00Z **Uncommon time-telling**
Recently I've become a little obsessed by a handful of uncommon methods of transcribing the date and time. Perhaps it's because I bought myself an Apple watch recently (so I can play with how I read the time), but I've always enjoyed learning about time, and how we humans love to try and parcel it up.

There are three novelties I've been enjoying, the Human Era calendar, the International Fixed Calendar, and Swatch Internet Time.

As I write this it is the year 2023, June 18th, at roughly 8:30 am (or 08:00, as I ten ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/uncommon-time-telling/) 2023-07-08T10:08:45Z **A linkrot-free URL shortener**
Link shorteners are superbly useful, but _really bad_ for the longevity of the world wide web. Every time you use tinyurl.com, bit.ly, or similar you are taking something open and direct (the web address of the think you're pointing people to) and hiding it within the black box that is the company behind that site.

What happens if tinyurl.com closes its doors? Or if bit.ly is bought by a billionaire who charges people to see the long link behind the short one? This is the way the web "rots"; by the removal of the c ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/link-shortener/) 2023-07-15T10:21:11Z **ATProto is inspiring**
I want to write a little about ATProto, the protocol behind the [Bluesky](https://bsky.app) microblogging platform, and how it's been inspiring me but I can't do that without calling out the state that Bluesky is in at the moment. A state I hope they rectify, quickly and thoughtfully, because I _really_ like what they're building.

In particular I'm upset at Bluesky's apparent disregard for the people who use their service's safety. I'm an optimist, sometimes naïvely so, and I want to believe they're working hard to addr ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/atproto-inspiring/) 2023-07-16T06:26:11Z **Distributed game protocols: Open games**
Yesterday I wrote a behemoth of a blog post about why I'm excited about distributed protocols, with not-really-that-short descriptions of 4 different projects that are gently ticking over in my head. It was a mess 😂

I've decided to split it apart into a mini-series on distributed game protocols (and probably another post on my favourite distributed microblogging protocol, ATProto, and why I think it's so interesting).

This is the first in the distributed game protocols series, cove ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/distributed-game-protocols/open-games/) 2023-07-25T18:25:00Z **Games with randomness**
How can people in different places trust the other's dice-rolls? (Part 2 of 3) ⌘ [Read more](/posts/distributed-game-protocols/randomness/) 2023-07-29T06:51:48Z **Barbie**
Barbie (2023) This was an excellent film that left me emotionally stretched in just the right way. This is an adult movie with childhood references (not a kids' film at all), and seems pitched at people roughly my age (the Goo Goo Dolls referenced as a track for wooing is too close for comfort!) It superly voices the internal contradictions women need to navigate to be accepted. It works hard not to centre Ken, even while his role is a critical counterpoint, but also gives a little airtime to how much a male-dominated world makes ... ⌘ [Read more](/posts/reviews/movies/barbie/) 2023-08-13T14:44:14Z **An IndieWeb IPFS offer**
An offer: I'll pin your static IPFS-based IndieWeb site on my homelab! Get in touch :) ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/posts/ipfs-indieweb-offer/) 2023-08-14T06:14:19Z **Leith Hill Tower hike**
A delightful Saturday walk out of London, from Ockley to Dorking. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/posts/hikes/leith-hill-tower/) 2023-09-15T07:42:45Z **Consequences**
A poem I wrote called "Consequences", under the pen-name Cy Densham. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/poetry/consequences/) 2023-09-15T07:42:45Z **Ebb and Flow**
A poem I wrote called "Ebb and Flow", under the pen-name Cy Densham. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/poetry/ebbandflow/) 2023-09-15T07:42:45Z **Saying thank you**
A way to thank me, if you like anything on this site to do so. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/thanks/) 2023-09-15T07:42:45Z **Sleep**
A poem I wrote called "Sleep", under the pen-name Cy Densham. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/poetry/sleep/) 2023-09-15T07:42:45Z **Who Knew?**
A poem I wrote called "Who Knew?", under the pen-name Cy Densham. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/poetry/whoknew/) 2023-09-07T09:05:00Z **An untitled September photo**
![](https://www.byjp.me/photos/brain/photo.webp)
I haven't posted photos in a long while (since February!) so here's one of me showing off my actual not-so-big brain that I took today, with my nearly year-long hair! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/brain/) 2023-10-17T11:19:04Z **Mum's Garden**
![](https://www.byjp.me/photos/mums-garden/media-0.webp)
Mum's garden today 🌱 I miss her. 🖤 ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/mums-garden/) 2023-10-24T07:08:46Z **DYNOMIGHT**
science and existential angst ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/dynomight/) 2023-10-24T07:08:46Z **geolinks**
Regularly posted collection of links about geometry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/geolinks/) 2023-10-24T07:08:46Z **Naive Weekly**
Sunday postcards with links to the quiet, odd, and poetic web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/naive-weekly/) 2023-10-24T07:08:46Z **Questionable Content**
The Official QC RSS Feed ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/qc/) 2023-10-24T07:08:46Z **webcurios**
a regular(-ish) newsletterblogtypething all about stuff on the internet that its author finds interesting and thinks you might too ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/webcurios/) 2023-10-24T07:08:46Z **xkcd.com**
A webcomic of romance and math humor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/xkcd/) 2023-10-24T07:08:46Z **XXIIVV**
The Nataniev Library ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/xxiivv/) 2023-10-24T07:17:50Z **DYNOMIGHT**
science and existential angst ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/dynomight/) 2023-10-24T07:17:50Z **geolinks**
Regularly posted collection of links about geometry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/geolinks/) 2023-10-24T07:17:50Z **Naive Weekly**
Sunday postcards with links to the quiet, odd, and poetic web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/naive-weekly/) 2023-10-24T07:17:50Z **Questionable Content**
The Official QC RSS Feed ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/qc/) 2023-10-24T07:17:50Z **webcurios**
a regular(-ish) newsletterblogtypething all about stuff on the internet that its author finds interesting and thinks you might too ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/webcurios/) 2023-10-24T07:17:50Z **xkcd.com**
A webcomic of romance and math humor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/xkcd/) 2023-10-24T07:17:50Z **XXIIVV**
The Nataniev Library ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/xxiivv/) 2023-10-24T18:51:59Z **DYNOMIGHT**
science and existential angst ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/dynomight/) 2023-10-24T18:51:59Z **geolinks**
Regularly posted collection of links about geometry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/geolinks/) 2023-10-24T18:51:59Z **Naive Weekly**
Sunday postcards with links to the quiet, odd, and poetic web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/naive-weekly/) 2023-10-24T18:51:59Z **Questionable Content**
The Official QC RSS Feed ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/qc/) 2023-10-24T18:51:59Z **webcurios**
a regular(-ish) newsletterblogtypething all about stuff on the internet that its author finds interesting and thinks you might too ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/webcurios/) 2023-10-24T18:51:59Z **xkcd.com**
A webcomic of romance and math humor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/xkcd/) 2023-10-24T18:51:59Z **XXIIVV**
The Nataniev Library ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/xxiivv/) 2023-10-24T19:42:10Z **DYNOMIGHT**
science and existential angst ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/dynomight/) 2023-10-24T19:42:10Z **geolinks**
Regularly posted collection of links about geometry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/geolinks/) 2023-10-24T19:42:10Z **Naive Weekly**
Sunday postcards with links to the quiet, odd, and poetic web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/naive-weekly/) 2023-10-24T19:42:10Z **Questionable Content**
The Official QC RSS Feed ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/qc/) 2023-10-24T19:42:10Z **webcurios**
a regular(-ish) newsletterblogtypething all about stuff on the internet that its author finds interesting and thinks you might too ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/webcurios/) 2023-10-24T19:42:10Z **xkcd.com**
A webcomic of romance and math humor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/xkcd/) 2023-10-24T19:42:10Z **XXIIVV**
The Nataniev Library ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/xxiivv/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **B3ta**
The b3ta.com weblog and the best posts from the messageboard ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/b3ta/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **DYNOMIGHT**
science and existential angst ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/dynomight/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **geolinks**
Regularly posted collection of links about geometry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/geolinks/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **IPFS Blog & News**
All the latest information about the IPFS Project in one place: blog posts, release notes, videos, news coverage, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/internet-technology/ipfs/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **Naive Weekly**
Sunday postcards with links to the quiet, odd, and poetic web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/naive-weekly/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **Oglaf!**
Comics. Often dirty. Updates Sundays. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/oglaf/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **Questionable Content**
The Official QC RSS Feed ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/qc/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal**
Latest Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comics and news ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/smbc/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **Side Quested Webcomic**
Updates every Monday and Thursday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/side-quested/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **The Neocities Blog**
The Official Neocities Blog - news, events, and what we're working on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/internet-technology/neocities/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **webcurios**
a regular(-ish) newsletterblogtypething all about stuff on the internet that its author finds interesting and thinks you might too ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/webcurios/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **xkcd.com**
A webcomic of romance and math humor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/xkcd/) 2023-10-24T21:53:46Z **XXIIVV**
The Nataniev Library ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/xxiivv/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **B3ta**
The b3ta.com weblog and the best posts from the messageboard ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/b3ta/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **DYNOMIGHT**
science and existential angst ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/dynomight/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **geolinks**
Regularly posted collection of links about geometry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/geolinks/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **IPFS Blog & News**
All the latest information about the IPFS Project in one place: blog posts, release notes, videos, news coverage, and more. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/internet-technology/ipfs/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **Naive Weekly**
Sunday postcards with links to the quiet, odd, and poetic web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/naive-weekly/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **Oglaf!**
Comics. Often dirty. Updates Sundays. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/oglaf/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **Questionable Content**
The Official QC RSS Feed ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/qc/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal**
Latest Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comics and news ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/smbc/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **Side Quested Webcomic**
Updates every Monday and Thursday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/side-quested/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **The Neocities Blog**
The Official Neocities Blog - news, events, and what we're working on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/internet-technology/neocities/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **webcurios**
a regular(-ish) newsletterblogtypething all about stuff on the internet that its author finds interesting and thinks you might too ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/webcurios/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **xkcd.com**
A webcomic of romance and math humor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/web-comics/xkcd/) 2023-10-27T07:58:44Z **XXIIVV**
The Nataniev Library ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/reading-lists/curiosity/xxiivv/) 2023-10-31T20:04:35Z **Halloween**
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Hope you're having a spooky/happy Halloween! 🎃👻 ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/halloween/) 2023-11-11T11:48:26Z **Sunny Brunch**
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Yvette and I had a delicious brunch at the ever-excellent Friends of Ours earlier, the Autumnal Toast (topped with every roasted autumn veg you can think of) was superb! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/sunny-brunch/) 2023-11-17T22:37:09Z **La Florida en Caracas, mi nueva casa lejos de casa**
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What a stunning view we have from our bedroom! We’re staying in Yvette’s late Aunt’s home in the part of Caracas called La Florida — it’s absolutely stunning! Her home is beautiful (and probably the most incredibly designed home I’ve ever been in — both architecturally and furnishings), and this gorgeous backdrop of Caracas is verdant beyond anything I could have imagined! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/la-florida/) 2023-11-20T14:55:09Z **A little pre-wedding**
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On Saturday we had a little "pre-wedding" for Yvette's family and friends here in Caracas, Venezuela — particularly for those who won't be able to visit us next year for our real wedding. It was wonderful! 🥰 Mi amor, I love you so much!
(You can read more on our travel blog: adventure.awaits.us) ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/pre-wedding/) 2023-11-26T23:17:09Z **Sunset on Isla de Coche**
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Sunset in Coche — me encanta! ❤️🧡💛 A much needed break after a multi-month rollercoaster ride of emotions and hard work. Salud amig@s! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/coche/) 2023-12-22T13:31:40Z **Interesting 2024**
Short talks about interesting things. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/interesting-conference/) 2023-12-22T12:27:13Z **Radical Left, LSE Library Archives Drop-in Session**
A tour of the development of Britain's radical left, told through the LSE Library's collection. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/lse-library-archives/the-radical-left/) 2023-12-22T12:27:13Z **The Cable Street Rag Band**
A rag & swing band play jazz into the early hours. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/ewan-bleach/the-cable-street-rag-band/) 2023-12-22T12:27:13Z **Whiskey Moon Face**
A delightful folk music band play in a cocktail bar at the national portrait gallery. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/ewan-bleach/whisky-moon-face/) 2023-12-24T13:49:16Z **EMF Camp**
A non-profit camping festival for those with an inquisitive mind or an interest in making things. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/emfcamp/) 2023-12-26T21:32:28Z **V&A Friday Late**
Friday night exploration of the V&A museum, with drinks, lectures & installations! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/vam/friday-late/) 2023-12-26T21:25:18Z **Lunchtime Lecture: Dyslexia - a Superpower for Creativity**
Kristjana Williams talks about her creative journey with neurodivergence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/vam/lunchtime-lecture-dyslexia-a-superpower-for-creativity/) 2023-12-26T23:35:14Z **Burns Night Songs**
A Burns Night performance by Ainsley Hamill, with the Camden Ceilidh Club. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/burns-night-ceilidh/) 2023-12-28T21:04:39Z **Sarah Lucas**
An exhibition of Sarah Lucas' work at the Tate Britain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/tate/sarah-lucas/) 2023-12-28T20:41:05Z **Dalston Jump: Party Like it's 2024**
Social dancing for swing & blues dancers! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/swing-dancing/dalston-jump/) 2024-01-01T15:02:00Z **Tall Tales & Cocktails**
An evening of story telling and cocktails. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/rosemary-branch/tall-tales-and-cocktails/) 2024-01-16T20:24:00Z **An untitled January note**
I think I've finally managed to run IndieKit on my #homelab so that I can update my personal site from #micropub clients (I'm trying micro.blog on mac os right now).
It's more complex than I'd like, but perhaps I can invest some time into making the install process easier for others! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/notes/oxl2z/) 2024-01-16T20:50:35Z **Google as the commoditiser of the early web**
A really interesting take on why the internet can feel soulless, and some implied ways to counter that.
Highlights:
Google popularized the habit of taking things out of context.
Google eliminated the need to connect with communities online if all you wanted was the knowledge produced by that community.
We now assume it is an established truth that the internet is made of “information” or “content”. This has not always been the case. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/google-as-the-commoditiser-of/) 2024-01-16T22:10:18Z **The Tyrany of Obviousness**
Thoughts on https://mentalhellth.xyz/p/breaking-the-tyranny-of-obviousness ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/the-tyrany-of-obviousness/) 2024-01-19T15:35:04Z **Importing Tweets**
More than a year after I closed my Twitter account, I've imported my tweets to my blog. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/posts/importing-tweets/) 2024-01-20T10:58:27Z **The Tyrany of Obviousness**
Thoughts on https://mentalhellth.xyz/p/breaking-the-tyranny-of-obviousness ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/the-tyrany-of-obviousness/) 2024-01-20T07:57:15Z **The Looking Glass: The Year of Everyday Risks**
Thoughts on https://joulee.medium.com/the-looking-glass-the-year-of-everyday-risks-c46a9f515d3b ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/the-looking-glass-the-year-of-everyday-risks/) 2024-01-21T09:41:59Z **Bookmarks With Omnivore**
Yesterday, recovering from a nasty (thankfully non-Covid) cold, I decided to build an import tool for pulling articles I've read & enjoyed in Omnivore into this blog as bookmarks (in the IndieWeb style).
Check out an example here with my bookmark of The Tyrany of Obviousness by P.E. Moskowitz.
I promise I won't gush about Omnivore too much, but there's a good reason I put the effort into building a custom integration here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/posts/bookmarks-with-omnivore/) 2024-01-28T11:05:31Z **A primer on dopamine**
Thoughts on https://invertedpassion.com/a-primer-on-dopamine/ ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/a-primer-on-dopamine/) 2024-01-22T16:13:59Z **In defense of Myers-Briggs**
Thoughts on https://dynomight.net/in-defense-of-myers-briggs.html ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/in-defense-of-myers-briggs/) 2024-02-12T21:31:23Z **Dune: Part 2**
Friday night exploration of the Science Museum and the theme of Love, with drinks, lectures & installations! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/science-museum/imax/dune-part-2/) 2024-02-12T21:27:08Z **Science Museum Love lates**
Friday night exploration of the Science Museum and the theme of Love, with drinks, lectures & installations! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/science-museum/love-lates/) 2024-02-23T14:55:13Z **Volunteer Amnesty Day**
Thoughts on https://www.volunteeramnestyday.net/ ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/volunteer-amnesty-day/) 2024-03-01T08:41:57Z **Playable Quotes**
Thoughts on https://tenmile.quote.games/ ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/playable-quotes/) 2024-03-03T08:57:01Z **Neologisms**
Thoughts on https://maggieappleton.com/neologisms ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/neologisms/) 2024-03-03T08:57:00Z **Okay, Color Spaces**
Thoughts on https://ericportis.com/posts/2024/okay-color-spaces/ ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/okay-color-spaces/) 2024-03-04T21:17:56Z **Boundary Issues**
Thoughts on https://www.parapraxismagazine.com/articles/boundary-issues ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/boundary-issues/) 2024-03-08T11:55:15Z **An untitled March photo**
A space station designed by Wernher von Braun & Strombecker from 1959 (as seen in the Science Museum last night!)
Is it Thunderbird S-1? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/2024-03-08-thunderbird-s-1/) 2024-03-11T21:05:12Z **Adventures Raising the Next Generation**
Thoughts on https://atlaspragmatica.com/doing-things-differently-adventures-raising-the-next-generation/ ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/adventures-raising-the-next-generation/) 2024-03-14T08:57:49Z **Barb Jungr: Feeling Good**
Cabaret & jazz performer Barb Jungr performs a selection of her songs, all with a health and happiness theme. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/one-off/2024-03/barb-jungr-feeling-good/) 2024-03-14T08:45:23Z **ENM Social**
A social event for the ethically non-monogamous community, for making friends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/enm-social/) 2024-03-15T07:03:40Z **Barb Jungr's music felt good!**
I went to Barb Jungr's performance in London Bridge, and it was delightful! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/posts/reviews/events/barb-jungr-feeling-good/) 2024-03-15T12:34:31Z **Accėnt màrks in E__nglish**
Thoughts on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fok5AQ2WRo ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/accent-marks-in-e-nglish/) 2024-03-15T19:13:34Z **ChefGPT**
I asked ChatGPT to give me a recipe for ingredients I had, cooked it and was unsurprised. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/posts/chef-gpt/) 2024-03-24T23:20:17Z **An untitled March photo**
We spent this weekend at our wedding venue outside Bordeaux, making sure everything is set up for July. It's idyllic! We're so happy, even if there's a lot of work to do 😅 ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/photos/2024-03-24-rigaud/) 2024-03-27T17:19:03Z **Wild bird gestures “after you” | The University of Tokyo**
Thoughts on https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/focus/en/press/z0508\_00339.html ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/wild-bird-gestures-after-you-the/) 2024-03-28T16:17:01Z **I don't want to host services (but I do)**
Thoughts on https://ergaster.org/posts/2023/08/09-i-dont-want-to-host-services-but-i-do/ ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/i-don-t-want-to-host-services-but-i-do-/) 2024-04-01T12:20:00Z **The Giant London Flea Market**
London's largest indoor flea market, in Hackney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/one-off/2024-04/hackney-flea-market/) 2024-04-01T11:54:26Z **Live at the Empire with Alan Davies**
Comedy night with Alan Davies, Tim Key, Bridget Christie, Fatiha El-Ghorri, and Lou Sanders ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/hackney-empire/alan-davies/) 2024-04-01T11:29:35Z **Some May Work as Symbols: Art Made in Brazil, 1950s–70s**
A "museum-quality" exploration of Brazil's modernist art from the 1950s through 1970s. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/calendar/one-off/2024-04/brazilian-modernism/) 2024-04-03T07:43:01Z **Open Source Quality Institutes**
Thoughts on a bookmarked article: OSQI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/bookmarks/ongoing-by-tim-bray-osqi/) 2024-04-06T22:48:55Z **Easy appreciation**
I've built a "clap" feature into my blog so you can show appreciation anonymously and easily, if you want. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.byjp.me/posts/easy-appreciation/)