It's land that could otherwise be used for food crops. 《Shrug》

Arrival at Inverness was on time, leaving me 90 minutes to suss out where to by a takeaway and be ready to board to 1831 last train of the day on the Far North Line. Next stop:Thurso- Britain's most northern station.

Half way point on the journey: we have just gone through Gleneagles.

Ooh: shiny!

Wow: that's more than it used to be.

It's worse. Gotta watch 'em all ... but in the right order.

Six minutes to spare! Enough time to grab a cup of tea before boarding the train to Inverness. It's a Class 43 HST!

This is the most time critical train: I only have 9 minutes in Edinburgh, so any delay will mean a missed connection and a consequent loss of dinner opportunity at Inverness.

Got into Manchester five minutes late. Still long enough to grab a tea and snack before trekking off to Platform 14and the 1021 to Edinburgh.

A successful first connection at Cheltenham Spa, only hampered by the train having four carriages rather than five. It is a bit crowded but at least I have a reserved seat.

This article is a lovely bit of geekery. It lovingly combines technical with historical detail.

Epic train journey for work commences: 0700 departure from Stroud to Worcester Shrub Hill. On time and not too busy, although the bacon rolls at the revamped station buffet aren't as good as they used to be.

Which suggests the existence of purmerend underwhere. For that special comfort.

We All have days like this. Remember your best self!

VEngaboys?

Probably not.

"Will nobody rid me of these turbulent priests?" Says Trump.

Something to do with cats?

At least his eye got better.

Somebody wants #BELLYRUBS!

Almighty Zarquon, this is too much.

Top summary.

And how does romance written in German compare?

"Moonjoy" should definitely be the word of 2026.

Aw, bless. It can seem overwhelming, but it'll be great! Cake!

Jaw

Oh, you guys!

That was a fun night!

I know: 20 years! My favourite part was Jesus singing "I never thought that I would ever feel the way I do about you now" to Judas.

Wow: you must have been up really early to get that shot!