English Electric Jockey Club member. Walker of fells. Train driver of last resort. Husband. Dad. Labrador operator. Anachronistic dickhead. Wisenheimer.
Somewhere lovely - or Barrow
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Goodbye, you lovely, lovely gentleman. It has been our absolute privilege. ❤️
#TeamAlex 2009 - 2023
10/04/2024 Duddon Valley Osprey Count: 1 👍
Also ... first swallow of the year. 🥰
#trainbirding
29/01/2025 Duddon Valley Osprey Count: 0 (obviously)
29/01/2025 Duddon Valley Osprey *Nest* Count: Also 0
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Ah, well. The first one didn't survive its first winter. That one that just fell down had lasted 3 years. Let's hope they rebuild again close by later this year. 🤞
09/07/2025 Duddon Valley Osprey Count: 3 👍👍👍
2 adults + at least 1 chick
#trainbirding
(Not) Posh Dave retweeted
@simon_higgens , Chair of the Rail Safety Week Steering Group, shares a message as the railway marks 200 years and RSW turns 10.
Less than 2 weeks to go — let’s raise awareness and build safety together!
🔗 Get involved: railsafetyweek.org/submit-a-…
Stevie Nicks. Third* best singer in Fleetwood Mac.
*possibly fourth. I've not heard Mick sing
#shotsfired
(Not) Posh Dave retweeted
HOT FUZZ was released 18 years ago today. The second entry in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy and one of the most beloved British comedies this century, the tale of how it was made is like firing two guns whilst jumping through the air…
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(Not) Posh Dave retweeted
A Dartford mother who had a 10-year career break to look after her daughter with learning disabilities has landed her dream job as a train driver.
Tap below to read more:
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(Not) Posh Dave retweeted
I've had some bonkers evenings at Wasdale over the years but last night took some beating - 17 shot pano and was a relieved man to get this in the can quickly/under pressure as I was getting soaked
(Not) Posh Dave retweeted
A mellow Barn Owl snap from Walney today.
ALT A Barn Owl to the upper left of frame with wings outstretched flying against a muted background of browns which match the tones in the bird. Whites in the plumage of the Owl lift it from the background.
Shift finished. 20 years to the day since I did my first day in the classroom as a trainee driver.
One of my better decisions.
😊
(Not) Posh Dave retweeted
Northumberland van tour continued this morning with a walk around Budle Bay then around to Ross sands this afternoon. Some decent cloudage over Ross Sands ⬇️
#vanlife #northumberland #rosssands ☁️
Second night with no electricity. 🫤
I have, however, managed to make a stove-top coffee 👍😋👍
We have milk and cereal and bread and snacks, so we'll not starve*. 🤣
*we could always jump in the car and go get tea out, but that's hardly the Blitz spirit, is it? 😉
Just had an update. They're now estimating Tuesday at 13:00! 96 hours! Four nights without supply. 😬😬
I'm off to work soon for a shower and a shave and to charge mobiles and stuff. I'm sure they won't mind. I'll seek forgiveness afterwards rather than permission up front.
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(Not) Posh Dave retweeted
Can we have an Adam Jones press conference every week please? 😂
The former prop was in fine form on his first day back in the Wales camp. 🏴
#BBCRugby #Wales #SixNations
"I worked a rest day *and* an extra Sunday last month, and the buggers forgot to pay me for both. I *could* wait until next month, but as you're here and showing willing ... I'll give you my account details, and you can sort me out. I'll pay you back in 3 weeks."
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