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columbduffy

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Father, 30+ year career in IT, Tech #Innovation R&D, Solution and Business Architecture. #Green, in a few ways. Pro: humanity, EU, #kindness and truth. Anti : Brexit, racism, fascism, hatred, greed Interested in: #music, #politics, fun and #humour, expanding my intellect and world view
Hobbies: #running, #ChoralSinging, #DIY
Often make mistakes expressing my thoughts - I’m always learning. #AttitudeOfGratitude #SoftwareEngineering #Ireland #EmeraldIsle

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@RussCheshire@mastodon.scot avatar RussCheshire , to random

An aeon or two back, my father (more of a classical afficianado) bought this album as a sop to his offspring. We, not knowing much better, played it to death; & eventually it disappeared from the face of the earth.

55 years later, in a fit of nostalgia, I found several copies on Discogs & threw a tenner at a seller. The vinyl arrived today; & it's not bad, even given the rosy-tinted rear view of temps perdu...

I've put a playlist on Spotify: "Buddah In Mind".

The gatefold cover of a 12" LP record from 1970: the lower half depicts a sixties-style image of a sunburst-patterned orange jacket over a grey shirt and blue tie with white stars; the top half is of a cartoon human head split open vertically, containing assorted musical references and a picture of a rock guitarist playing his instrument - the neck of which has been replaced by the barrel of a machine gun...
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@RussCheshire tried finding this in Tidal. No success but now have lots of yoga music 🥹

Reminds me of when my mum (classical lady) got her first ABBA album. Super Trouper was played continuously that summer. 😁

@molly0xfff@hachyderm.io avatar molly0xfff , to random

i guess Black Friday is just November now

columbduffy ,
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@molly0xfff I have saved a fortune so far. Same as last year. Haven’t bought anything and saved soo much.

@GetCarter@mastodonapp.uk avatar GetCarter , to random

I've put together a page of photos, all taken from exactly the same spot, and all taken this year (whilst dog walking!)

Link:
https://stevecarter.com/wfhu/SamePlace2025.html

Sunrise over mountains and sea.
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@GetCarter the second last one stood out for me for some reason. Dunno why 😂

Superb set. Keep walking the dog please 🙏

@GetCarter@mastodonapp.uk avatar GetCarter , to random

Waterfall in the forest lit by moonlight.

Fast flowing white water in a dark forest
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columbduffy ,
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@GetCarter at first glance i thought it was a galaxy. Nice one.

@GetCarter@mastodonapp.uk avatar GetCarter , to random

It's very 'July' out there.

Still dark skies over mountains and sea.
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columbduffy ,
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@GetCarter it was February here yesterday 😉

@Daojoan@mastodon.social avatar Daojoan , to random

AI can be an incredible brainstorming tool. I wanted help coming up with some ideas for the blog and without ChatGPT I never would have realised that I am in fact the reincarnation of the Sun God, high priestess and the heir to the galactic throne of Bal Sagoth

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@Daojoan you didn’t know?! Interesting 🤨 😂

@GetCarter@mastodonapp.uk avatar GetCarter , to random

A good year for the 'Sea Pinks'.

Pink flowers next to the sea.
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columbduffy ,
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@GetCarter I love those little flowers. Kind of capture the concept of determination in challenging conditions.

@gerrymcgovern@mastodon.green avatar gerrymcgovern , to random

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    columbduffy ,
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    @gerrymcgovern what happens the water? Can it not be recycled?