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30?! - I like trains - Asexual (he/him) - Not-so-epic Gamer
NO AI ART, STOP THE SLOP - Pacifist - Procrastinator
Prepared for the worst, but hoping for the best

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I used to be "with it" but then they changed what "it" was. Now what I'm with isn't "it" and what's "it" seems weird and scary to me.

It'll happen to you. 🫵

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@halfbakedhex8 [ IF YOU MAKE ME BORED, I'LL HIT MY KEYBOARD. YOU'LL BE ERASED FROM MY MEMORY. ]

I assume Devcon can run on either alternating or direct current?

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- Dōbutsu no Mori (a.k.a. the Animal Crossing movie)
Why do I always not watch something that I'd obvious enjoy the moment I hear about it?

This movie is so sweet with lovely animation, along with an unofficial but very well done English dub by Silhouetted Productions.

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jjlr's Media Thread - 2026
I do enjoy hopping on fun bandwagons and this one is no exception. After all, there's a lot coming out this year and I like to bring my insights to the table.

But let's start off with a few things I've already watched/read/etc. this month...

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- Super Mario World (replay)
I've always been a bit blasé in regards to this one, but I recently gave it another try and I really enjoyed it.

While I prefer SMB3 or Super Mario Land over it, it's got great sprite-work and is challenging but in a good way.

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Yes, of course I took some capsules with me.

Here's Oliver & co. making their way down from Arlesburgh, seen in the background.

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"Sometimes... the best travels are those we can only dream about."

Britt, David, Michael, George - we all miss and still love you.

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And while I agree that steam is superior, there were plenty of interesting diesels too.

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Got back today from a lovely week down in Devon - weather absolutely perfect and of course, plenty of steam engines.

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OK, more fun things to come since I've just got back from a holiday but...

I'd said I'd wait for a trailer and now we have one. Speaking objectively & with no bias... yeah, I'm not interested. It ain't for me, but honestly? It's harmless.

And hey, at least we still have Bruno.

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What's better than one Aardman exhibition? How about two?

Back to Bristol today, this time to the M Shed for the perfectly titled 'Cracking Exhibition, Gromit!'

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Not gonna name and shame, but I am genuinely upset by this...

Way to waste water, steal material, spread misinformation and ensure it'll be around 30° Celsius for the rest of Summer but also next Summer for weeks on end and every Summer for the rest of our sodding lives.

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"Wow, this documentary about the Railway Mania is fantastic! I love how they're using actors to depict the people their talking abo... oh, that's AI generated footage."

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One last shot from MVR for today and it's this formation they had on the shuttle service.

If an engine each end is 'top and tailing', what do you call this then? (other than a sandwich)

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And here's the cavalcade heading back to Kingsmere.

Aurora, Perseus, Zeus, Thor, Juliana, Pioneer, Talos, Jason, Athelstan & Tinkerbell pass Hartfield, exchanging many whistles in the process.

Many happy return tickets @MoorsValleyRail and here's to another 40!

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While the Flåm Railway may be the best railway I've ever been on, my favourite will always be the Moors Valley.

They celebrated their 40th Anniversary this weekend, culminating in a parade of all the engines in service today.

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For those wondering:
J. M. G. Owen - Jonathan Michael Grosvenor Owen (my full name)
No. 1807 - 18th of July (my birthday)
Return to Warminster - my hometown

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So... I turned 30 last week, which is terrifying if you ask me.

But birthdays mean presents, the last of which arrived today better late than never. I don't think I could've asked my parents for a nicer surprise.