{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Neil Hawkesford","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/NeilHawkesford","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1963994","username":"NeilHawkesford","bio":"I write about life in Cornwall on a small pension, and the good things that come when you share it with strangers","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":5,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2026/37/1963994.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"98757474","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/ffmike\">@ffmike</a> Thanks Mike. For sure we all have our own unique versions, but that underlying framework is surely the same for all of us. Not ever growing up is a great plan!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/NeilHawkesford/98757474","date_published":"2026-10-06T14:41:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-06 14:41","date_timestamp":1791297664,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98754471","content_html":"<p>I’ve been invited to give an online talk to the Cruising Association of Ireland on the 28th of this month. My life as a sailor and author, sailing and living on a self built catamaran, Biscay crossings, cruising junk rig, cruising the waters of Cornwall, and more. Best get to work!</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/cai-m.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/06/ive-been-invited-to-give.html","date_published":"2026-10-06T13:50:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-06 13:50","date_timestamp":1791294635,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx7l6p6xuv2r"]}},{"id":"98753168","content_html":"<p>I'm 70 next February, and I'm starting over (again): <a href=\"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/06/im-next-february-and-im.html\">neilhawkesford.co.uk</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/06/im-next-february-and-im.html","date_published":"2026-10-06T13:25:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-06 13:25","date_timestamp":1791293135,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx7jrujk6p2f"]}},{"id":"98746870","content_html":"<p>At one time sizeable cargo vessels regularly navigated the Carrick Roads and Truro river right up to the city itself (10 miles from the sea). Recently the ‘National Geographic Endurance’ became the first cruise ship ever to pass Turnaware Point and into the river. A real treat for the passengers.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/ship.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"548\" alt=\"A large cruise ship navigates through a narrow river passage with lush greenery on both sides, while a detailed nautical map of the area is overlaid below showing various locations and water depths.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/06/at-one-time-sizeable-cargo.html","date_published":"2026-10-06T10:59:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-06 10:59","date_timestamp":1791284396,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx7bnllqos2s"]}},{"id":"98698844","content_html":"<p>After a long day in front of a screen it’s good to reconnect with the real world. Paddling in the river Kennal and 23°C (73℉). An unusual October for Cornwall</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/combined-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"286\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/05/after-a-long-day-in.html","date_published":"2026-10-05T14:39:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-05 14:39","date_timestamp":1791211178,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx55hdbtqj2s"]}},{"id":"98686762","content_html":"<p>Desk at 05:15, still going at 10:50. Not boasting, just showing how motivated I am about my new writing project. Full post tomorrow. Meanwhile I’m building a 3-month plan and trying <a href=\"https://eden.so/?via=eden-5efc369fa94b\">Eden</a>, an AI-powered knowledge and productivity system.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/05/desk-at-still-going-at.html","date_published":"2026-10-05T09:58:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-05 09:58","date_timestamp":1791194336,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx4nr75d7n2y"]}},{"id":"98677553","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://ccohanlon.bsky.social\">@ccohanlon.bsky.social</a> Aye, a 40 year old Newbridge Coromandel. My mental lifeboat. Got your DM and will email later. Good to hear from you my friend.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/NeilHawkesford/98677553","date_published":"2026-10-05T05:47:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-05 05:47","date_timestamp":1791179276,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98677231","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://guywrites.bsky.social\">@guywrites.bsky.social</a> Oh no, not more bloody dolphins - Said nobody ever! Beautiful</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx3bihoikk2t","date_published":"2026-10-04T20:46:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-04 20:46","date_timestamp":1791146801,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98648794","content_html":"<p><strong>Sólmara Log 4th Oct 2026</strong>\nWind - Variable &amp; light\nTotal Distance: 4.3 nm  -\nTime on the water: 3Hrs 15min\nAverage Speed 1.3 knots - Max 3.2 knots (under engine)\nEngine Time: 0Hr 46 mins\nSailing Time: 2hr 29 min</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/img-1148-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/04/slmara-log-th-oct-wind.html","date_published":"2026-10-04T15:05:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-04 15:05","date_timestamp":1791126312,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx2oghq6cu2s"]}},{"id":"98647550","content_html":"<p>Finally found some time, tide, and weather to get out on the water. Hardly any wind, so more of a drift than a sail, but a gorgeous day for October. Falmouth, The Carrick Roads and The Roseland all looking mighty fine 😎⛵️👍</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/collage-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/04/finally-found-some-time-tide.html","date_published":"2026-10-04T14:31:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-04 14:31","date_timestamp":1791124275,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mx2mjl2g5b2r"]}},{"id":"98607275","content_html":"<p>I’ve spent a lot of time today developing a plan for the coming months. AI helped me refine my ideas into a well structured document, which I’m now breaking down onto a Scapple board. It’s the easiest way I’ve found to turn dense text into something visual that works for me. <a href=\"https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scapple/overview\">SCAPPLE</a></p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/screenshot-2026-10-03-at-17.32.20.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/03/ive-spent-a-lot-of.html","date_published":"2026-10-03T16:46:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-03 16:46","date_timestamp":1791045976,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwydmaynab2q"]}},{"id":"98586152","content_html":"<p>A mighty oak sits at the centre of my ‘Thinking’ walk. An oak teaches us many things about life.  As its leaves start to fall, this is the one that came to mind this morning -  <strong>“You don’t have to remain the same to remain yourself.”</strong></p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/img-1141-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/03/a-mighty-oak-sits-at.html","date_published":"2026-10-03T07:31:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-03 07:31","date_timestamp":1791012685,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwxelurhsd2f"]}},{"id":"98580503","content_html":"<p>05:15 - Washed, dressed and at my desk ready to focus. Yesterday’s thinking has become todays work.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/9ac2a41e15-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/03/washed-dressed-and-at-my.html","date_published":"2026-10-03T04:23:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-03 04:23","date_timestamp":1791001417,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwx244jy2i2n"]}},{"id":"98547132","content_html":"<p>This is part of my ‘Thinking Path’. It circles a big field with woodland on one side and the river Kennall on the other and is 5 minutes from my front door.  I did two ’laps’ today, I had a lot to think about.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/img-1139-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/02/this-is-part-of-my.html","date_published":"2026-10-02T14:28:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-02 14:28","date_timestamp":1790951293,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwvlga2ftv2s"]}},{"id":"98536458","content_html":"<p>Taking my Dad for an X-ray isn‘t an ideal way to spend a morning. The view from outside the main entrance of Falmouth hospital isn‘t bad though.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/eee3ba65-296b-4e86-8fcd-3c40131132d4-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A coastal village scene with houses, parked vehicles, and a body of water reflecting sunlight in the background under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/02/taking-my-dad-for-an.html","date_published":"2026-10-02T10:37:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-02 10:37","date_timestamp":1790937469,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwv6k6zoo42n"]}},{"id":"98486991","content_html":"<p>The best way to turn over a new leaf is with a new notebook……….right? 📕✍️👍</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/img-1137-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/01/the-best-way-to-turn.html","date_published":"2026-10-01T14:12:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-01 14:12","date_timestamp":1790863968,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwt23udntn2v"]}},{"id":"98485706","content_html":"<p>This afternoon, by the River Kennall, I met a punk rock caterpillar: a Pale Tussock, lime-green with a pink mohawk, a red spike at the tail and a halo of wild white hair. Hop pickers in Kent knew it as the Hop Dog. Autumn’s best-dressed rebel was off to pupate. Good luck, mate.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/img-1132-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A fuzzy caterpillar with white and light orange bristles is crawling among green grass and clover leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/01/this-afternoon-by-the-river.html","date_published":"2026-10-01T13:50:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-01 13:50","date_timestamp":1790862608,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwsytgf42s2y"]}},{"id":"98474552","content_html":"<p><strong>“It is what it is”</strong> - Something I’ve got used to saying over the years. Now though, <strong>‘it’</strong> is getting increasingly unacceptable. It’s time to take some control, time to pull my finger out and work towards changing <strong>‘it’</strong>.\nTime to adopt a new saying: <strong>“It is what it is, until it isn’t”.</strong></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/10/01/it-is-what-it-is.html","date_published":"2026-10-01T09:27:19+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-01 09:27","date_timestamp":1790846839,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwsk5eezjh27"]}},{"id":"98430647","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/ffmike\">@ffmike</a> Thanks. What fascinates me is that in 2000, when diesel hit about 80p a litre (£1.68 equivalent today) Britain practically ground to a halt in fuel protests. You’re right about inflation, even though our distances are far smaller, it’s still affecting prices of everything.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/NeilHawkesford/98430647","date_published":"2026-09-30T15:21:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 15:21","date_timestamp":1790781706,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98421869","content_html":"<p>Just one of the reasons it’s getting harder. This was Sainsbury’s supermarket this morning, one of the cheapest in the area.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/388693/2026/img-1127-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"463\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://neilhawkesford.co.uk/2026/09/30/just-one-of-the-reasons.html","date_published":"2026-09-30T12:35:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Neil Hawkesford","url":"https://neilhawkesford.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F37%2F1963994.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"NeilHawkesford"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 12:35","date_timestamp":1790771711,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:k5grhqvz3sb3wxlut6jvaz2c/post/3mwqe6rbkkv2l"]}},{"id":"98421781","content_html":"<p>It’s getting harder and harder to justify the luxury of keeping Sólmara in Falmouth Marina. 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