Dr. Malcolm Murfett

A modern historian who loves climbing, running, skiing & most other sports, but draws the line at synchronised swimming

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Ein Verborgenes Leben - Franz Jägerstätter. It's a film about the Austrian farmer who became a conscientious objector in WWII & was executed in August 1943 by the Hitler regime. He was later declared a martyr & beatified by the Catholic Church

[George Allan @thewhitespike]

@profmalmurfett What was the movie?

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

What's happening to my friends in the north of England under the latest lockdown procedures? I know about Greater Manchester, but what about the Fylde Coast & Cumbria?

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Two nights ago I went to only my second drive in movie of my entire life. Interestingly, it was held on the parking apron of the airport. What does that say about the vibrancy of tourism in Salzburg? Painfully barren. I spotted only 2 planes coming & going in 3 hours.

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

River Salzach at 8pm tonight

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

I'm so sorry, KJ. It's an unforgiving jungle out there. Sadly

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Heat haze over the Untersberg

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

It Is a bit of a daunting challenge, Max. Just like working at NUS in the past!

[Max Le Blond FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA @Balgowallah]

@profmalmurfett Very Catholic concept of discipline you have, Murfett :)

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Discipline, Max! I also want to get a better handle on Lincoln. Sadly, after 582 pages that is still proving elusive & there is only 17 pages left!

[Max Le Blond FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA @Balgowallah]

@profmalmurfett Then why are you bothering to read it?

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Sorry for the typo. A random m inserted itself after I and before lost.

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Apropos my latest battle with David Donald's biography of Abe Lincoln & its sleep-inducing properties, Imlost again. Sleep came within two sentences. I have never come across such a book in my life. Worse than any IR or Poli Science tome in its ability to bring on unconsciousness

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Apropos my latest battle with David Donald's biography of Abe Lincoln & its sleep-inducing properties, Imlost again. Sleep came within two sentences. I have never come across such a book in my life. Worse than any IR or Poli Science tome in its ability to bring on unconsciousness

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Decided to spend the afternoon siesta with Abe Lincoln. This book has been like a millstone around my neck for weeks past. It unfailingly induces sleep in the early hours of the morning. Will it do so again now in daylight? I wouldn't bet against it. A report will follow...

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

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[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

That might be more awkward than you think, Philip!!!

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Be careful. Don't make it worse than it already is!

[LaxeyLady @BatfinksGirl]

@profmalmurfett Damn right. The house is borderline uninhabitable. 🤣

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Is this Destroy It Yourself?

[LaxeyLady @BatfinksGirl]

@profmalmurfett I am in full DIY mode. I don’t like school holidays. Ssshhhh! 🤫

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

How are the holidays going?

[LaxeyLady @BatfinksGirl]

@profmalmurfett Still looks stunning though.

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

And then it poured!

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Jonathan Liew has a wonderful & timely blog on Yaha Touré in today's Guardian. Why hasn't he been given the recognition he deserves as being instrumental in Man City's resurgence in the past decade? He & David Silva were both absolutely crucial in this metamorphosis. So why, lah?

[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

He (#Trumpisisamoron) is most definitely the lowest of the low. November can't come soon enough!

[Max Le Blond FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA @Balgowallah]

C**T

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[Dr. Malcolm Murfett @profmalmurfett]

Ha! Ha! Nicely put, you old sod!

[Max Le Blond FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA @Balgowallah]

#auspoI

Please somebody do something about Chinese aggression. How DARE China put its territory so close to US aircraft.

https://t.co/QUPLXKmBgl