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Wednesday morning open thread


 

I'm going to Prince Edward County tomorrow, so today, I'll have to think about what to take; I want to keep it down to one small backpack, which will have to include dog food for about 3 days, and I'm taking a pair of rubber boots which I'm going to leave at my friends' place. I hate wet feet if it rains, and they help protect against ticks, but they are unwieldy to drag back and forth. And then there's the issue of outerwear; yesterday I went from sweating in just a t-shirt in the afternoon to wearing my winter coat and scarf to walk the dog.


Monday, April 28, 2025

Monday Evening OT

 


Last week, Matt Trevelyan of Nidderdale, England, walked 53 miles in a homemade costume to raise awareness of the decline of the curlew, Europe's largest wading bird. It worked for me as I was previously unaware of this beautiful bird. Did you learn anything interesting today, Balkers?

Monday Morning Open Thread

Hello and welcome to another week in the world.

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Sunday Dinner OT(apir)

Happy World Tapir Day to all who celebrate!


Happy #WorldTapirDay A Baird's Tapir at @tapirasims.bsky.social #CostaRica with some Groove-billed Ani hitchhikers. #mammals #tapirs

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— Mike Melton (@mikemelton.bsky.social) April 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
 Maybe you had a chance to get outdoors. 
  



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— daily bunnies πŸ‡✨ (@dailybunnies.bsky.social) April 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Journey of Natty Gann and Julie of the Wolves were formative for me so I've always had a soft spot for wolves.   

🚨WOLVES STILL NEED US!🚨 Congress is hearing your howls. But H.R. 845—the dangerous wolf delisting bill—is still on the move & our action week is still going! 🐺 Use our action kit to: πŸ“¨ Email reps πŸ“± Post w/ #NoHR845 πŸ“ž Call Congress Make noise NOW: bit.ly/WolfAction

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— Team Wolf (@team-wolf.bsky.social) April 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Little pup, big dreams ❤️

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— Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 (@nywolforg.bsky.social) April 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM


Tomorrow is election day. While I'm happy that Pierre is now very unlikely to be PM, it's going to be a tough night for Canada's progressive parties. 

How's it going? Did anyone get a new book on Indie Bookstore Day?

The Photo Gallery

 


 It’s your weekly Photo Gallery! Come on in, take a look at what people have been up to over the past week and share some of your own photos.

They don’t need to be taken with a fancy camera or works of art. Share any SFW photos you’ve taken with even the poorest of potatoes. Of course we love to see that arty stuff too.

Sunday OT

 


Good morning! Stop in, take a moment for your morning drink of choice, and say hello.


Caturday Morning Open Thread


Hello and welcome to another weekendish thing.


Friday, April 25, 2025

Friday Evening Post

 Good evening.

Dinosaur Jr. / Where You Been

"Get Me"

Released February 9th, 1993.

Fur Face Friday

 Welcome to Fur Face Friday, your weekly respite from the horrors of the world. Don't forget to check out last week's submissions if you missed them. 

In spring, a young creature's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.


Thursday, April 24, 2025

Blaurgh!Talk

The blaurgh! it is upon us. Take a moment to grumble and hiss it all out.
 

Thursday Morning Open Thread

 

Today in 1184 BC The Trojan Horse was given to the City of Troy according to tradition. So maybe be careful if you see a big package next to your door today.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Good evening.

πŸ“½ Opening shot from #FilmNoir Double Indemnity (1944)

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— Noir Beach Shack (@noirbeachshack.bsky.social) April 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM

Wednesday morning open thread


 

I have no plans for the day; puttering, I guess. More organising. Maybe some reading.

Anybody else up to anything interesting?


Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Tuesday Evening Post

 


“Ted, I just can’t even.”

“Can’t even what, Jim?”


Toosdai OT

 



Rise and shine! It’s another fucking Tuesday.


Monday, April 21, 2025

Monday Evening OT

 


It's nice to see a community coming together for a change. I would have loved to have been a part of this. Share any positive stories you may have heard. But we're always here to vent, too.


Monday Morning Open Thread


 Hello, all you peeps, and it's another week in the world.

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Easter Dinner post



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— daily bunnies πŸ‡✨ (@dailybunnies.bsky.social) April 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM

 


Today is really just an excuse to look at rabbits. 



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— daily bunnies πŸ‡✨ (@dailybunnies.bsky.social) April 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM

 Of course, some may have other priorities.

When Easter & 4/20 fall on the same day… #Throwback

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— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel.com) April 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM


And maybe stay away from this guy.  

Happy Easter!

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— Joe Dante (@thejoedante.bsky.social) April 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM

The Photo Gallery


 It’s your weekly Photo Gallery! Come on in, take a look at what people have been up to over the past week and share some of your own photos.

They don’t need to be taken with a fancy camera or works of art. Share any SFW photos you’ve taken with even the poorest of potatoes. Of course we love to see that arty stuff too.

Caturday Morning Open Thread


 Hello and welcome to another weekendish thing.

Friday, April 18, 2025

Friday Evening Post

Good evening.

The Feelies / The Good Earth

"Slipping (Into Something)

Released January 1st, 1986.

Fur Face Friday

Oh, goodness! Has it been another week? It's been another week! And that means it's time for another Fur Face Friday. Last week's critters got in some relaxation. Let's see if there's any relaxa... uh-oh, looks like simon's Koshka is very, very disappointed in us.


Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thursday evening open thread

 


I put together one of my new bookshelves, and it became obvious pretty quickly how discoloured the old ones are; I'm glad I opted for new ones. They should slot into place nicely. I do need to patch and repaint the wall behind them though.

What did everybody else do today?

Blaurgh!Talk


 We've almost made it through another blaurghtastic week. What's been getting ya down?

International Haiku Poetry Day

 

Dew drops drip

Wanting to rinse away

The dust of this world.


-Matsuo Basho




Thursday Morning Open Thread

 

Today in 1947, Jackie Robinson got his first of 1518 hits in the major leagues. It was against the Boston Braves.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Wednesday Morning Slapdash Open Thread

 

Not seeing anything scheduled so here 'tis. Say hullo.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Tuesday Evening Post

 


Hey there, pally boy. Where’s my pizza?”

“I’m not the pizza boy.”

“Well then you can get lost.”


Tuesday Haiku

 


Splash splash! 

The spring sea water dashing against

The shrine torii gate.


-Kawahigashi Hekigoto 


Tsuchiya Koitsu


Monday, April 14, 2025

Monday Evening OT

 


I bought my car in 2022. It came with a free 3-year subscription to Starlink Safety and Security. I've never used it and, more or less, forgot I had it. Then, I received an email notifying me that it was time to renew as a paid service. What it would have cost me is a mere pittance to Elon Musk. Opting out for me, was priceless. Have you done anything petty but satisfying lately, Balkers? 

Monday Morning Open Thread


Hello and welcome to another week in the world.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Sunday evening 🌞T

 Spring is teasing again.

last year's dafs
Any outdoor adventures this weekend?

The Photo Gallery

 


It’s your weekly Photo Gallery! Come on in, take a look at what people have been up to over the past week and share some of your own photos.

They don’t need to be taken with a fancy camera or works of art. Share any SFW photos you’ve taken with even the poorest of potatoes. Of course we love to see that arty stuff too.