Hello, middle-aged, neurodivergent, dog servant looking for his 'Internet People', my bio tells you a bit more about me, and as I've given up the idea of a blog in favour of conversation, it's probably best if you just ask me 'stuff'. Meanwhile, here's some tags to prompt interest:

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@gary

You have come to the right place. We've all been hanging out here. Welcome. 😊

@gary I too am 50-plus and like metabolism. Speaking of pottering about, did you know that in his Who’s Who entry, John Peel listed one of his interests as ā€œstaring out of the window into the middle distanceā€?
@arratoon Ha! That's great.
There are far worse things to do with one's time.
@gary And speaking of Kernow, I’m looking forward to seeing Rose of Nevada, the new Mark Jenkin film.
@gary You are in good company here. Welcome aboard. šŸ––
@gary Welcome, from a fellow resident of the right side of the Tamar.
@scribblanitea @gary When I saw Gary was also from Kernow I had hoped you would find each other. šŸ––

@gary what’s a jazz album I should listen to? I’m coming from punk and ska listening history. I’ve been enjoying this playlist: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/big-band-and-swing-essentials/pl.136aa89e93b14237b4fc975498fbb730

I want to expand my repertoire.

Also: welcome!

Big Band and Swing Essentials on Apple Music

Playlist Ā· 99 Songs

Apple Music - Web Player

@Merlinbuf

Blimey, that's a tricky one..
Possibly something like 'Bitches Brew' by Miles Davis, I think it's often a gateway album for people with a more 'rock' background, probably due to the inclusion of guitars and electric bass and some quite chaotic keyboards. I think it was my 'in' back in the day!

#MilesDavis #Jazz #Fusion #ElectricMiles

@gary thanks! I’ll put it on now, see if my productivity improves this afternoon
@gary Mastodon a’th tynnergh!