Katy

@theblueulysses

cycling and walking, nerdery, food & drink, probably the odd train. PhD (medical physics). she/her 📍Stockport, UK

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Katy@theblueulysses· 7d

Like catnip but for a subset of millennials.

A poster for Mr Weebl playing in Salford with background of a badger off of badgers badgers video

Poster for Bitrate festival on 15 August. The graphics are from badgers badgers animated video from the noughties.

Katy@theblueulysses· 8d

Sorry for posting but I can't help but notice this stuff.

two red signs. one reads footway closed, the other says pedestrian with an arrow to the right but pedestrian is spelt wrong

Katy@theblueulysses· 8d

Not sure we need double yellows on both sides there lads

alleyway that is less than 2 metres wide with painted double yellow lines along both kerbs

Katy@theblueulysses· 10d

In further adventures of "what the hell are you doing, Google?" The one link it provides (supposedly for a journal article) is to a random video on Insta.

Google AI response... "the research publication is available through Taylor and Francis, access the publication online" A pop up is shown for the link icon, showing a video in Insta entitled "you emailed the entire office what?"

Katy@theblueulysses· 10d

The bus what now?

Yellow sign on a pavement that reads no access to Macclesfield road beyond Melford Road bus terinus [sic] follow diversion

Katy@theblueulysses· 10d

I have been to Decathlon for (hopefully) last few bits ahead of my week-long camp and I'm now testing the solar charger. Here's hoping it isn't cloudy the whole time!

Three panel foldable solar charger leaning against a sun lounger on a lawn.

Katy@theblueulysses· 12d

I remember a time when you could paste a citation into Google and it would link you to the paper you wanted.

Google search for a paper by Lee et al. the response from Google is "The publication referenced is a medical review article on multifocal motor neuropathy by Y. Lee and colleagues. It discusses immune pathways and treatment responses. If you need specific clinical findings, data points, or a summary of the immune mechanisms discussed in this paper, please let me know"

I ask Google to link me to the Lee paper and it replies The article "MMN: from immunological cross-talk to conduction block" by Lee Y, et al., published in J Clin Immunol (2014) is accessible through PubMed. This paper explores the immunological aspects of Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN). Read the full study at PubMed.

I tell Google that the link is not to the Lee paper and it replies "You are entirely correct, and I apologise for the mistake. The previous link was for an adjacent paper in that supplement.The correct paper matching your exact citation (J Clin Immunol. 2014;34 Suppl 1:S56–60) is "Unexpected targets and triggers of autoimmunity" by Youjin Lee, Mary Collins, and Vijay K. Kuchroo.You can read the full study directly on PubMed.Would you like a summary of the targets and triggers of autoimmunity outlined by Lee, Collins, and Kuchroo in this specific paper?"

Katy@theblueulysses· 13d

The good people of Burnage:

Brenda reacts to news of another election "you're joking not another one?"

Katy@theblueulysses· 15d

the only one I am fine with is Blossoms doing Stockport

Road sign for Stockport Metropolitan Borough. Heaton Chapel. Twinned with (France) Beziers and (Germany) Heilbronn
Separate sign below The New Home of Gary

Katy@theblueulysses· 15d

Should have gone out with a stepladder and a tub! Incredible crop next to the library.

High bramble bush covered in blackberries

Katy@theblueulysses· 19d

I'm a bit under the weather so taking a sofa day with the Tour in Welsh. Not understanding much but I wish I could. Fair play to S4C for the coverage and analysis.

Katy@theblueulysses· 19d

Okay so ignoring the really late election guide I've had more flyers for the upcoming local allotment open day than I have for GM mayoral candidates.

Cream flyer decorated with cartoonish images of gardening.
Torkington Allotments Open Day
Saturday 1st August, 12-4 pm
BBQ, pizzas and Torky tapas
Homemade cakes and bakes
Wine and beer

Katy@theblueulysses· 19d

ta da!

exit of a one-way street where the no entry signs have been sprayed over with grey

Katy@theblueulysses· 20d

I would say "one rule for me and another for thee" but they won't be the first cars to have ignored a one-way in Manchester city centre... www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

a convoy of range rovers driving the wrong way down a one way street

Katy@theblueulysses· 20d

IT HAS ARRIVED Only one week to go!

Greater Manchester combined authority mayoral election leaflet

Katy@theblueulysses· 20d

Sometimes the targeted adverts hit you bang on. Electroclash all night? With added drag? Yes please.

Borghain. Synthetic music for synthetic people.

Katy@theblueulysses· 20d

Can't be many office spaces that have this as a motivational quote. Last PM that was born in Lancashire (as was) I think?

Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.
David Lloyd George. Chorlton on Medlock.

Katy@theblueulysses· 20d

OH and I have agreed that this is a strong no. Hopefully that isn't ruining my (Greater) Mancunian credentials.

Advert for Vimto milkshake with tagline of Shake Up Summer With A Vimto Twist

Katy@theblueulysses· 21d

I don't think anyone has promised them all! The Greens are at least talking about cycle lanes and a safer environment for pedestrians...

PUT CLIMATE AND
NATURE AT THE HEART
OF EVERYTHING I DO
I will put climate and nature at the
heart of every decision. We will make
it easier for people to choose public
transport, walking, wheeling and
cycling, while retrofitting homes to
cut bills and reduce emissions. We
will expand access to nature and
strengthen Greater Manchester’s
resilience to climate change, creating
healthier communities and a greener
future for every part of our city region.

Walking, wheeling and cycling should be
safe and convenient for everyone in Greater
Manchester, especially for the short everyday
journeys to shops, schools and local services.
As Mayor, I will ensure that our transport
strategy prioritises high-quality walking,
wheeling and cycling infrastructure,
including local cycle lane networks, improved
cycle hangar provision, safer pedestrian
crossings and more accessible kerbside space.

Katy@theblueulysses· 21d

This is just hilarious... no one has explained how a non-charging CAZ and/or congestion zone can be effective!

No charging congestion zone and helping taxi drivers buy electric vehicles

Katy@theblueulysses· 21d

Support for School Streets is good to see! But I want to know there's a commitment for enforcement so it isn't left to volunteers.

Play and school streets - every street around our schools should be safe for children

Katy@theblueulysses· 21d

It isn't just about speeding. I want the police to target dangerous parking, distracted driving, and other behaviours that endanger those walking and wheeling.

Tackle dangerous and anti-social driving to support vision zero, with speed and noise cameras

Katy@theblueulysses· 21d

Let's have a look at what Bev is proposing for active travel... Zero results for cycling or walking. Four mentions of bikes, and they are all welcome policies, but nothing to make riding bikes safer...

Expand the bike hire scheme and increasing the amount of secure bike parking and bike hangars

Katy@theblueulysses· 21d

Well, that one lasted a day!

You lost your QOM! Uh Oh, you lost your QOM on Singletrack under Bypass by 1 second.

Katy@theblueulysses· 22d

Oh and I got 3 more QOMs. Bosh.

A list of three Strava segments each with crown symbols. One is called Singletrack under Bypass, one is Alien Water Kiss and the last one is Tank slapper

Katy@theblueulysses· 22d

Tonight was my approximately quarterly trip to Knutsford (~25 km each way) to buy loose, large-leaf tea. So riding for exercise and utility!

Silver packs, one labelled Orange Pekoe and one labelled Royal Assam, by Booths. Behind is a bike at a bike rack.

Katy@theblueulysses· 23d

Apologies for the boring work post but I am getting (repeatedly) unreasonably annoyed by being made to select a content subtype of digital or print/physical for A VIDEO.

Screen shot of a form where document type is piece, content type is video and content subtype can either be digital or print/physical

Katy@theblueulysses· 23d

Tram-train klaxon!

Transport
We want to see more improvements to the Bee Network
Together we have already secured agreement to extend the Metro link to Stockport and funding to improve accessibility at stations.
We will take action on congestion and campaign to improve rail freight connections, taking traffic off our roads and tackling chaos on routes like the A6, Bents Lane and in and out of Marple.
Our plan for transport
Following our successful campaign to secure the Stockport Metro link, we want to extend the network with tram-trains to Offerton, High Lane and Marple.

Katy@theblueulysses· 23d

Sorry sorry I lied, someone from the Lib Dems has snuck me a pamphlet this afternoon. And yes, there is a bar chart.

Photo of a woman and a man, underneath Working Together for a Greater Manchester.

Only the Lib Dems can keep beating Reform in Stockport.

Katy@theblueulysses· 27d

Well done that driver.