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Sam Vimes

@samvimes6.bsky.social

Pratchett, Photography, Scifi, Science, Technology, Space and Whisky (Not Bearhuggers, obviously). Hates Brexit, Trump and Intolerance. Loves Cats and NoMansSky. Often sarcastic, sometimes sweary. #FBPE Unsolicited DM's = Block

created September 5, 2023

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Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

No more resistance from him then, Mr Ohm? ;)

1/9/2025, 3:42:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Thomas R Fletcher (@thomasrfletcher.bsky.social) reposted

"Waters of Refreshing" #waterfall #AlmostHeaven #WestVirginia #Highlands #stunday #forest #greenl #ThePhotoHour #forestwaterfall

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31/8/2025, 2:31:54 PM | 323 25 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dawn B (@dawnbritten.bsky.social) reposted

Xx

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1/9/2025, 11:27:28 AM | 261 83 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Ah, those types of fans. It's always a personal thing though. It doesn't matter what they say as long as we're enjoying it.

1/9/2025, 1:13:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

It's a bird of peace....

1/9/2025, 1:00:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I haven't seen any negative comments so far. What are they complaining about?

1/9/2025, 12:59:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Ironically, if Steve's racist ancestors hadn't of gone out and colonised/stole people from different countries a couple of hundred years ago there might be less brown people in the UK to upset him.

1/9/2025, 12:51:41 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Resign then.

1/9/2025, 12:47:19 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

ah, ok, i'd forgotten about that, doh.

1/9/2025, 12:43:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Nope.

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1/9/2025, 12:32:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

If you look at this through the lens of "Trump is sick and hasn't been seen for days" then i hope it's true.

1/9/2025, 12:27:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

They should talk to the South Park guys.

1/9/2025, 12:25:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

What do White Rabbits have to do with September?

1/9/2025, 12:22:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

I'm really enjoying the Alien Earth series.... that poor sheep!

1/9/2025, 12:21:37 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

"read up before hand".... that's a good one, Peter. I'll have to remember that ;) 😂

1/9/2025, 12:20:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

That's basically what i'm saying, but in manager speak.... "We discussed that in last weeks managers meeting"...

1/9/2025, 12:17:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I like that idea. There's 10 people in this meeting.... 8 of them high level managers. Imagine what that's costing per hour.

1/9/2025, 12:12:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Everything we're discussing in this meeting has been discussed in other meetings. It's adding zero value to the project but the person hosting the meeting is too weak to control the meeting properly.

1/9/2025, 12:08:57 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

This sounds serious. I hope he doesn't suffer for long.

1/9/2025, 12:06:17 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't a manager who should know better.

1/9/2025, 12:05:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

I love technical meetings where somebody new joins the discussion and wants to question everything that's been agreed over the last few months.

1/9/2025, 12:01:13 PM | 11 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Detroit Breakdown (@detroitbreakdown.bsky.social) reposted

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31/8/2025, 10:27:13 PM | 8743 1510 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Darwin would be proud...

1/9/2025, 11:36:19 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted

👇👇

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1/9/2025, 3:21:05 AM | 8013 3582 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Looks like Trump is sick. Thoughts and Prayers that he doesn't suffer for long.

1/9/2025, 6:48:12 AM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm the same. I refuse to get drawn into this data mining stuff.

31/8/2025, 9:28:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I follow about 30 or so and you're right, on the main page it's not too bad... but the shorts are terrible.

31/8/2025, 9:28:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I wonder what the difference is then? Country maybe?

31/8/2025, 9:17:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I hate the whole system. It's all designed to strip away all privacy.

31/8/2025, 9:16:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Sure, no problem, as long as the frog faced cunt gives up his EU pension..... no? Didn't think so. Also, you only get a pension out if you've put something in, so blaming immigration is just another dog whistle to his moron followers.

31/8/2025, 9:14:40 PM | 20 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm using Brave as well. Do you have personalised Ads turned on or off?

31/8/2025, 9:11:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

So i did an experiment.... i catagorised 100 short format Youtube videos.... the result? Only 20% are genuine content.... the rest are shite.... That's not a good look Youtube.

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31/8/2025, 9:02:45 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

This place? Thanks. I'l check it out. peertube.tv

31/8/2025, 8:26:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Tariffs are an Import Tax. *Americans* pay that tax and it goes to the Government. The Government then give it to the rich in the form of tax breaks. You've been played America.

31/8/2025, 8:23:57 PM | 10 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

This might explain the sudden increase in religious ads on youtube. Americans are now the enemy.

31/8/2025, 8:18:14 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

So i'm on the verge of giving up on Youtube. The unending torrent of repackaged AI voiceover shite, the religious ads you can't block, and all the AI wellness ads are just too much. Any good alternatives out there?

31/8/2025, 8:16:00 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

A reminder that Musk might have gone quiet in the US but he's still pushing fascism in the UK.

31/8/2025, 8:11:51 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Everybody.

31/8/2025, 7:50:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

He always was. He just doesn't have to hide it anymore.

31/8/2025, 7:36:22 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Hope he turns up soon.

31/8/2025, 6:48:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Claire Cansick (@clairecansick.bsky.social) reposted

Long shot I know, but Herbert hasn’t been seen for almost two weeks now. He’s a tart, and could be being fed by a third family (we know of the second) Lost from Wroxham, the Norwich end of town. #Wroxham

Our Herbert, black cat, with brown highlights and only three teeth.
31/8/2025, 5:38:07 PM | 68 26 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

We're all praying that day will come sooner rather than later.

31/8/2025, 6:43:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm sorry too, but i'm not going to give 1 cent to support his corrupt regime. Anyway, the way he's going he's going to take the rest of the world with him.

31/8/2025, 6:32:48 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

The US Government just sent me an email reminding me that my ESTA has expired and i have to fill out another one if i want to travel to the US again..... Don't worry guys... i've no intention of setting foot in your little fascist shit hole for the rest of my life.

31/8/2025, 6:12:43 PM | 24 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Ouch...

31/8/2025, 5:58:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

It's a pet hate of mine. Along with middle lane hoggers. I might be getting old...

31/8/2025, 5:20:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

wtf?

31/8/2025, 5:17:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I think this is more aimed at motorway driving, not A roads, but even if it was you can't see around the guy if you're tailgating him to overtake safely.

31/8/2025, 5:16:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks for the article. Very helpful.... and worrying.

31/8/2025, 5:13:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Wait, what? Venezuela? What have i missed? Why's he squaring up to them?

31/8/2025, 5:07:52 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Good. When can we get them here?

31/8/2025, 4:58:14 PM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

What's he wearing on his head? It looks like a WWII German Infantry cap.

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31/8/2025, 4:22:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, it might be time to replace it... 😂

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31/8/2025, 4:21:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

This Gibbet style one on the Island of Elba was also a ring tightener. Can only take two people at a time and you better know each other because it's a snug fit.

31/8/2025, 4:19:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I sound plan, Paul. I hope you have the fire brigade on speed dial?

31/8/2025, 4:16:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I've been up in a single seater on of them that had a wooden seat that folded down. Scared the crap out of me.

31/8/2025, 4:15:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

We've been on walks where i've refused to go any further because of how exposed the path was, so i get it.

31/8/2025, 4:13:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

My PC tower has been sounding a bit weird lately and started smelling like burnt insulation.... turns out having 4 years worth of dust and cat hair clogging up all the fans is not that healthy. Hovered it out, now it's running like a dream.

31/8/2025, 4:12:17 PM | 17 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Really? You'll love these photos then :) 1800m... give or take a bit.

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31/8/2025, 4:08:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Rob Dibbler (@robdibbler.bsky.social) reposted

The view from the Shard , London . #photography #london #shard #skyscape

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16/8/2025, 7:15:44 AM | 33 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

The biggest celebration, for sure.

31/8/2025, 10:26:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

There's worse places to stop for a break....

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31/8/2025, 9:59:15 AM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Austria.

31/8/2025, 6:54:44 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

American farmers are now at the FO stage of FAFO. Trump screwed them with tariffs in his first term and they still voted for him. Zero sympathy.

31/8/2025, 6:38:59 AM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

€10 says the corrupt supreme court sides with Trump when they rule on this...

31/8/2025, 6:12:48 AM | 12 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

I live in Austria. Belueve me, we understand what comes next.

31/8/2025, 6:09:59 AM | 24 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Films are always a personal choice. We loved it, but if it's not for you that's also ok.

30/8/2025, 5:00:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

If you're looking for a good film to watch then try The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix... 10/10. www.imdb.com/title/tt1200...

29/8/2025, 8:42:52 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't order anything from the UK now... or if i do it gets sent to a relative there and i pick it up the next time i'm visiting. I used to order from Amazon UK quite a bit before Brexit.

29/8/2025, 1:26:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

😂🔥

29/8/2025, 1:24:52 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Very cool.

29/8/2025, 1:23:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

And another one.... Religious shite..... Fuck Youtube.

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29/8/2025, 1:02:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

and another one.... Youtube is really going out of its way to make itself as unattractive as possible to use.

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29/8/2025, 12:23:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

"Thoughts and Prayers work".... What a fucking ghoul this woman is.

29/8/2025, 12:17:46 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Wtf is this Youtube? An ad that has no controls? I can't down vote it. I can't report it. I can't say 'don't recommend it'..... Pure shite. Fuck you.

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29/8/2025, 12:16:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

The 300u camera glitch you mean? I didn't realise that.

29/8/2025, 11:33:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

I'm liking the new Voyagers update for #NoMansSky, but the update broke the adjacency glitch, which i'm not going lie, feels like a real kick in the teeth for the glitch building community. I hope it gets fixed soon. @nomansbsky.bsky.social @hellogamesofficial.bsky.social

29/8/2025, 10:28:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Wait, what? Dead Dead, or Brain Dead like most of the Reform politicians?

29/8/2025, 10:17:28 AM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mark Chadbourn (@chadbourn.bsky.social) reposted

Ukraine has currently disrupted 17% of Russia’s oil refining production. If they can get the level to 30%, domestic demand would far exceed supply. That’s when things start to fall apart. (Data by Rochan Consulting)

29/8/2025, 10:12:33 AM | 1103 227 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

I'm seeing a lot of Religious and Abstinence ads popping up on youtube lately. I keep down voting and reporting them but it doesn't make any difference. €10 says MAGA are behind this bullshit.

29/8/2025, 10:10:51 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted

AMERICA: “It’s a mental health issue.” REST OF THE WORLD: “We have those. But don’t have mass shootings.” AMERICA: “It’s video games.” WORLD: “We have those too. But don’t have mass shootings.” AMERICA B: “It’s cause they took Jesus out of the classroom.” WORLD: “God, you’re stupid.”

27/8/2025, 7:41:11 PM | 26406 7733 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

So, after trying out the update for a while i have a few issues, chief amongst them is that they've broken the adjacency glitch! Sean!!!!! 😡 @nomansbsky.bsky.social

28/8/2025, 10:17:14 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

The release notes for the new #NoMansSky update can be found here : www.nomanssky.com/voyagers-upd...

27/8/2025, 1:25:54 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

My wife feels your pain too. Sorry. It is a pretty mental update though.

27/8/2025, 1:24:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

God damn, what an update.... #nomanssky youtu.be/qHZLz1MW0aE

27/8/2025, 1:13:25 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

@nomansbsky.bsky.social Just had a very quick look at the new update and i *love* the new Ship and all the build possibilities.... absolutely amazing. Thank you to everybody at Hell Games for another stellar update. 👍

27/8/2025, 1:09:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture KestrelFox (@kestrelfox.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Update live on Steam!

27/8/2025, 11:50:29 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/8/2025, 12:15:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Sean Murray just posted this over on X Is the update dropping today? #NoMansSky

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27/8/2025, 11:49:44 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

lol

27/8/2025, 11:48:03 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

My wife is psychic like that too. I know exactly how smug you look now.

27/8/2025, 10:57:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

🔥

27/8/2025, 10:11:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@nomansbsky.bsky.social #NoMansSky

27/8/2025, 10:10:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Great infographic.

27/8/2025, 10:09:56 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

The temp has dropped quite a bit here, but still no rain.... maybe next week.

27/8/2025, 7:58:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

Don't worry, i'm happy where i am ;)

26/8/2025, 6:06:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social) reply parent

I hate hating anybody.... but i make an exception for those two.

26/8/2025, 5:57:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

I'll point it out. Farage is, and always has been, a fascist gobshite who's only talent is whipping up hatred and division. He's a weapons grade cunt with no interest in making anybodys lives better, and if you support any of his brain dead 'policies' you are too.

26/8/2025, 5:55:21 PM | 24 7 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sam Vimes (@samvimes6.bsky.social)

Nurse!

26/8/2025, 5:51:50 PM | 10 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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What a fucking lunatic.

26/8/2025, 5:50:25 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view