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Kartik Das | Quiet moves, sharp style, chasing stories worth remembering ✨

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THE POSTIE CAT WHO GOT PAID. In June 2019, at The Jolly Postie in Royston, I spotted Tibs the Great: a Mount Pleasant Sorting Office rodent killer (1950–1964), paid 2 shillings and 6 pence a week. Even cats had payslips—and pride.

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Vintage me, winter 1979… maybe ’78. Jacques let me use his BMW R90/6 for a few days. He said that once I got used to it, I could do wheelies. So I tried…

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A roadside diner stop is a must when traveling across America.

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@e_nano1 What an incredible mix of wildlife, coastal habitats, and local flavors to experience

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Decatur, Texas. The old Petrified Wood Gas Station and my ride.

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Saturday evening in Amarillo, cruising Route 66 on the Triumph Bonneville. Hot pipes, a cool breeze, and history in every sign. Then Smokey Joe’s Café: barbecue smoke, good people, and cold iced tea. Miles well spent.

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@UmuduCann Early testing and timely treatment can save lives and help stop the spread of TB