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Goodbye TDC, hello EKUA?
It looks like Thanet District Council (TDC) will be merged into a bigger authority with Canterbury and Dover.
Will this be good for us?
I guess we will wait and see. Until then, let the wild speculation begin.
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I always find it super interesting to look at the floppy disk image collection from TotalDOSCollection and its folder sizes. Each year's size gives you a very acurate idea how games on floppy disks reached their peak in 1993/94 and then quickly vanished.
Yes... 110GB of floppy disks! It's crazy! These collections are so precious! :computerfairies: 😎
#RetroGaming #TDC #TotalDOSCollection #FloppyDisk #Diskette #Retro #90er #90s
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🚴♂️ Heute Tour de Currywurst: 50 km Fahrradfahren mit Stopps an 10 Currywurstbuden. #TdC
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In an interview with the New York Post published on Saturday, Trump said the mysterious weapon had “made [enemy] equipment not work.”
“The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it,” Trump said.
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Today's #tdc apparently was a wikipedia quiz https://wikipedia25.org/en/which-wikipedia-of-the-future-are-you/result
Gotta post on the blog tomorrow
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How I Came to The #DailyCreate.
Like many former daily creators, I don’t spend as much time on social media as I used to and drifted away. Now that #ds106 and #tdc are on Mastodon, I’m an occasional creator again.
#western106 #ds106 #WildDS106 #ReclaimOpen25
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@creating #tdc5041
Make a Poster for An ‘Add a New Daily Create’ challenge campaign.
My Great Uncle Sam Wilson wants you to ‘Make Art Dammit!’ and submit your idea for Today’s Daily Create.
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@creating Recycling Daily Shoot #ds4 Shoot a close-up of something with interesting texture today.
My memories of visiting South Bend, Indiana, my father’s hometown, include the Studebaker Museum and this patterned tile storefront. I use it as the wallpaper on my phone.
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@creating Recycling Daily Shoot #ds3 Make a photo of your feet (or shoes) today. Get creative!
Jonathan Winters was one of the most creative people I've ever seen. And I got to meet him and shake his hand at an antique show!
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“This ability to listen, not many of us actually have it. [laughter] If you do, put it in your resume.”
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Is it just me or is Garlinge the wrong place for a load of new houses?
I’ve been looking into the efforts to put a whole load of new houses in Garlinge. Is it only me who thinks this is not a good fit for the area? It’s not like they include much by the way of social housing; this looks a bit like a fat money grab.
I’ve seen a lot of complaints and objections, which only go to strengthen my doubts that this build is right for the area. One wonders how TDC approved this in the first place.
Reply or comment, I’d like to know what other people think about this.
(Image: A rare photo of me, taken today as I tried to understand the thinking behind the whole affair.)
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It looks like the Winter Gardens will get some love
According to this BBC news article, Thanet District Council (TDC) has arranged with Westwood One Theatre for them to renovate and reopen the place.
I’m sure the £4m funding boost helped that along, although that’s a drop in the ocean compared to the spiralling estimates of the price of restorative work needed, which could be as high as £11m.
As most of you probably know, the Winter Gardens were closed in August 2022 after Your Leisure reported big old financial losses and gave the lease back to TDC.
There’s a bunch of paperwork and other preliminary planning requirements, but reports suggest the venue could be open in as little as 18 months. That places the opening time around October or November of 2026. I wouldn’t hold my breath. These things always seem to run over due and over budget. My bet is on an opening in spring of 2027.
What’s your guess for when (or if) the Winter Gardens will reopen?
Image credit: Nick Smith / The rear of the Wintergardens, Margate
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A Groupe Ride from Nyon to Les Fruitières with Tête de Course
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Yesterday we left Nyon through the "secret" passage that takes you from near Place St Martin to the lakeside. We had to take this route because of the défilé des enfants. Roads were blocked so some drivers might have been trapped for an hour or two. On a bike I was blocked from going one way so I went another way, and then I walked to the meeting point.
Tête de Course is a group that meets on Wednesday mornings, at 06:30, Thursday at 18:00 and on Saturdays it depends, in so far as I can see. I am still new to the group.
The Morning Ride
The Morning ride is open to riders that can ride twenty five kilometres an hour or more. On Wednesday it involved quite a bit of climbing but I was able to keep up with the group and will almost certainly ride with them again next Wednesday. Riding at 06:30 is nice because the roads are empty, but also because the temperature is still relatively low. At the end of the ride you can have a coffee and croissant before getting on with the rest of your day.
The Evening Ride
The Evening Ride is split into three groups. Group 1 is the fastest, most demanding group. They ride fast and do the full loop. Group 2 rides a shorter route at a slightly slower pace. Group 3 is a more relaxed pace. In theory if you can't keep up with group 1 you can drop to group 2.
My first ride with this group was a group 3 ride. Initially the idea was to ride a shorter ride up the Baudichonne climb, stopping at the P'tit Bar. I rode to it, had a quick snack, and then continued riding upwards. I was the only person from group 3 to get to the top. That's why this week I decided to ride with group 2.
This week group 2 rode to Les Fruitères de Nyon. It's a climb up the Jura to a farm from which you have a good view of the Léman and the Alps, including Geneva.
What struck me about last night's ride is that we were riding as a peloton, up steep gradients, and keeping as a tight group. It's the first time I ride in such a group, where we stick together until a certain point. Eventually as people grew more tired the group elongated.
Near the top group 1 flew by group 2. At the top we stopped for a few minutes, to appreciate the view, before heading back down.
How Does it Compare to Bike Club Switzerland
Whilst Tête de Course (TDC) starts from a café in Nyon Bike Club Switzerland (BCS) starts from a bike shop in Les Grottes by Cornavin train station. It uses meetup.com and has clear and distinct groups for relaxed rides, moderate rides, peak rides and gravel. So far I have focused mainly on relaxed with this group.
The relaxed rides are meant to go at 20km/h or so but can trend upwards depending on the level of the group and they try to be around 50 km long. Some relaxed rides are long, and thus 80 or more kilometres in distance.
With the relaxed rides you stop for coffee at some point. Within this group climbing is at your own pace.
I cannot comment on moderate to peak rides yet as I have not tried them. I do joke that we did a recovery ride one sunday at 29km/h or more. This is not a criticism. It amused me.
And Finally
I enjoy riding with Tête de Course. I enjoy that it is local to me. I enjoyed riding in a peloton part of the way up the Jura, before fatigue encouraged me to have more space between myself and others. If you love to climb on every ride then this is a great group. Tomorrow they are going along a route that will have 1400m of climbing. I could be tempted, if I didn't think that I need to give my body time to rest and recover. That's where BCS comes in.
If you live in Geneva BCS rides are from 40-80 kilometres long, but if you live in Nyon then every ride is a century. It is possible for me to do 100+km rides consistently because relaxed rides are at a pace that I can sustain for longer periods of time. Tomorrow I might ride 120km. I suspect that I will catch the train from Geneva to Nyon, or Coppet.
I am enjoying these bike rides.
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A TDC Social Ride to La Baudichonne
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Yesterday evening I went for a group ride but rather than riding for an hour or so to get to Geneva I rode to the centre of Nyon. I rode to the old garage that was transformed into a café called Tête de Course. This is where the TDC group meet before starting their Thursday evening bike ride. Social Rides
Three Groups
The group split into three groups. Group 1 was the fastest, and then group 2, and finally group 3. I chose to be in the easiest group as I am not used to riding with this group and it was the right decision.
After running in the morning, and not having a proper lunch I thought that I should choose a group that did not push me too much. Little did I know that in the end I would ride up to the P'tit Bar, before deciding, "I feel ok" so I continued to the top.
Challenge To The Top
This is not an easy ride. When I do this ride I wish that I had more easy gears so that I could shift to easier gears. As I did not have this option I stood up on the harder bits, and kept pushing. When I got to the p'tit bar I fuelled up before continuing.
I was overtaken by people from the first and second groups during the climb. Quite a few of them said nothing. I don't know whether it was out of shyness or exhaustion. I suspect exhaustion was the main reason for their silence.
At one point I did ride alongside someone who had music playing. For him this was a "rest day" as it was for me. His idea of rest is staying in zone 2. This makes sense. We talked for a bit, until I felt I was pushing too hard and chose to slow down.
Short in Distance but Steep
This is not an easy climb. It's only 5km so it's short, but it is steep and you barely have an opportunity to rest. You just need to grind. It didn't help that I did not have the route that we were doing on the GPS. I had the long variant and the long variant made it so that I knew how much was left to climb, but not distance.
I still made it to the top. It's the first time that I see so many people up there. Usually I just see three or four other cyclists. This time I saw two cycling groups. No one but me, from group three, made it to the top.
Did I choose to ride with a group that was too easy, and that's why I dropped them? I don't think so. I didn't know this group, or their riding experience. I prefer to try for the slowest group, see how it feels, and then push myself if I feel that I can try for a slightly harder group.
And Finally
A seventy kilometre loop with a Geneva group involves fourty four kilometres to get to the start point and back. In theory I would cycle one hundred and ten kilometres. If I start with a Nyon group the ride to the start is less than three kilometres. I only add 6km, or six minutes to the start. It is also an opportunity to meet local people, to Nyon, rather than local people, to Geneva.
If I am not just doing long rides I can do more strenuous rides and I can skip the train.
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@creating #tdc4895 Cow Appreciation Day
My favorite cow photo is Rufty and Tufty, Highland cattle kept by the owner of the Loch Ericht Inn in Dalwhinnie, Scotland, by Jim Richardson in 2001 for Smithsonian magazine. I reached out to him for permission to use his photo (for educational purposes) more than a decade later and he responded quickly and gave me permission! It never hurts to ask and #tdc are educational! -
Wish I was there. So many good memories of #TDC https://mastodon.social/@Documentally/114510951825351771
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Euchre was selected as one of the Type Directors Club TDC71 best fonts of 2024. It was even selected as a freaking Judge’s Choice!
You can view all of the winners online at https://tdc.org/winner-archive/?work-year=2025.
See more of Euchre and grab free test fonts at http://okaytype.com/euchre
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Heute vor 20 Jahren habe ich über den Marktauftritt des dänischen #MVNO #EasyMobile in #UK berichtet:
EasyMobile in Großbritannien gestartet
https://www.heise.de/news/EasyMobile-in-Grossbritannien-gestartet-143078.html#Mobilfunk wurde #billiger.
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Found some great old Type Director’s Club typography annuals after chatting with @scottboms about them and he was not wrong one bit. Beautiful books.
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Did Thanet District Council’s negligence lead to a fire?
According to my sources, Thanet District Council (TDC) may be liable for Monday’s fire in Taddy Gardens where a family’s dog died.
It is suspected that the cause of the fire was an electrical fault that had been reported to the landlord TDC multiple times without action. While this is yet to be officially confirmed, if true the council could face a hefty compensation bill. The family safely escaped the house and were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. As widely reported, the family’s dog was not so lucky. The outcome could have been so much worse and no doubt questions will be asked as to why TDC failed to address the reported fault.
I’ll try to report back when the cause of the fire is made official.
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I asked experts how to revitalise Thanet’s economy
I posted a request for replies to an expert exchange asking “How can we improve Thanet’s economy?”
I received two answers which I have faithfully reproduced here.
Embrace Thanet’s Creative Sector, Saddat Abid, CEO, Property Saviour
Thanet’s economic struggles are certainly a challenge, but as someone who’s been involved in real estate for years, I’ve seen how areas can transform with the right approach. The situation in Thanet reminds me of some of the neglected properties I’ve worked on—with vision and effort, they can become thriving spaces again.
One of the most promising developments I’ve noticed is the growth of Thanet’s creative sector. According to a report commissioned by Thanet District Council, there’s been an 84% growth in creative businesses over just four years. That’s incredible momentum! It reminds me of how a single renovation project can spark interest in an entire area.
Creativity isn’t just about art—it’s about reimagining what’s possible for a community. It’s like giving a fresh coat of paint to the entire economy.
The Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate has been a real catalyst. The report found that 60% of creative businesses surveyed had moved to Thanet since it opened in 2011. It’s a great example of how a flagship project can attract talent and investment.
Another avenue worth exploring is the growing green economy. Thanet has seen above-average development in renewable energy, particularly around the former Richborough Power Station site. This sector could provide much-needed jobs and economic diversity.
Community involvement is key too. I’ve seen how local pride can transform an area. In Thanet, 70% of creative sector workers volunteer in the community. That kind of engagement can be infectious and help change perceptions of the area.
Education and skills development are crucial. The local plan aims to support the expansion of further and higher education facilities. This could help address the skills gap that’s been deterring investors.
Last but not least, leveraging Thanet’s coastal location for tourism and leisure could provide a significant boost. With some investment in infrastructure and marketing, the area could attract more visitors year-round.
It’s a long road ahead, but with these initiatives and the community’s resilience, I believe Thanet has the potential to turn its fortunes around.
Implement Business Incubators, Mohammed Kamal, Business Development Manager, Olavivo
Thanet can tackle its economic challenges by implementing a multifaceted strategy to revitalize local retail and services. Establishing a business incubator would support entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding access, and workspace, attracting new businesses to the main street. Successful examples, such as the “High Streets Heritage Action Zones” initiative in various UK towns, demonstrate the potential for local economic improvement through community engagement and support.
Do you agree?
Do these men in suits have a good point? Or, do you think they have missed something?
What do you say would improve Thanet’s economy?
