Living on a Narrowboat
Unexpected Roadblocks in the Turkish Mountains When you are cycling through the stunning mountain passes of Turkey, you expect to see breathtaking views, tough gradients, and quiet roads. But sometimes, the local wildlife demands your attention instead. In this short, unedited clip, a rather large snake takes its sweet time slithering across the tarmac right in front of my bike.
Encounters like this are a thrilling reminder of how wild the Turkish countryside can be!
The August 2024 sinking of the luxury superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily remains one of the most talked-about maritime disasters in recent history. In this breakdown, creator Ian Carroll highlights the staggering sequence of events that led to a massive wave of internet speculation.
At the center of the tragedy was British tech billionaire Mike Lynch, who had recently been acquitted in a multi-billion-dollar US fraud trial involving his company, Autonomy. The yacht trip was meant to be a victory celebration. However, the internet’s attention was caught by a bizarre string of coincidences:
The Reality Behind the Mystery While the timing feels pulled straight from a spy novel, official investigations point to a tragic intersection of bad luck and extreme weather. UK police thoroughly investigated Chamberlain’s death, finding no foul play in the traffic collision. Meanwhile, Italian authorities attribute the sinking of the Bayesian to a sudden, violently localized meteorological event—likely a downburst or waterspout—that overwhelmed the vessel in a matter of minutes.
Whether you lean toward a “three birds with one stone” theory or the terrifying reality of freak natural disasters, the loss of the Bayesian remains an incredible and deeply tragic story.
Taken from my page https://www.michaeltyler.co.uk/list-of-dead-bankers-2015-conspiracy-update/
If you thought the modern dating scene was tough, spare a thought for the male Steatoda spider. Captured right here on an everyday brick wall, this short macro footage shows a female False Widow partaking in a bit of post-courtship snacking—by literally eating her mate.
Usually, a male spider approaches a female’s web with extreme caution. He plucks the silk threads like a guitar string to signal, “Hey, I’m a boyfriend, not a bug!” Unfortunately for this little guy, his partner decided he could be both.
While their infamous cousins, the true Black Widows, get all the Hollywood press for this behavior, our common False Widows are fully capable of the same brutal “sexual cannibalism.”
Why do female spiders eat their mates?
Next time your partner steals a chip off your plate or complains about your restaurant choice, just remember this video. It could be much, much worse. You could be a male Steatoda.
Taken from post https://www.michaeltyler.co.uk/back-in-twyford-wharf/
This footage captures the raw, high-energy atmosphere of Kuta Beach nightlife at its most authentic. Unlike the more commercial clubs in the area, The Rasta Bar Reborn is famous for its “pop-up” nature—it doesn’t follow a standard nightly schedule. Instead, the venue relies on a grassroots promotion style, using physical flyers and posters distributed around Kuta to signal when a session is happening.
This footage captures the raw, high-energy atmosphere of Kuta Beach nightlife at its most authentic. Unlike the more commercial clubs in the area, The Rasta Bar Reborn is famous for its “pop-up” nature—it doesn’t follow a standard nightly schedule. Instead, the venue relies on a grassroots promotion style, using physical flyers and posters distributed around Kuta to signal when a session is happening.
Captured around 2:00 AM on a Saturday night, this clip showcases a live techno set that reflects the eclectic music scene in Lombok. While the name suggests reggae, the venue is a melting pot for underground electronic sounds, drawing a mix of locals and travelers who are “in the know.”
Taken from page https://www.michaeltyler.co.uk/kuta-beach-lombok/
I tried to move, but couldn’t. Ended up back where I was. The CRT sent me an overstay notice. I moved back. Down into MK. Again.
First I went. Then I came back.
I don’t really like to do that, but currently, whilst I’m in the dole, I have to attend to collect my money. That’s a fortnightly signing, and whilst I’m still doing it, I don’t want to move beyond the general vicinity. So that means staying around MK.
Further up is all well and nice, but you’re out in the countryside.
I’m back here
It’s where a was for Christmas. Not a bad spot.
I’ve got a couple more weeks, during which time I may find something employment wise. To keep me busy.
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