Monochrome.

#Photography

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/112/958/297/986/238/655/original/0db6a9ce2a97c18f.jpg


Oh nostr:npub1pu5j6hplxd7q389w0phrr8ngyz5wyyugj9fay3vhfafdx5fsu53q02nue8 - you just died and went to heaven right?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/ford/capri/listing/4607673595


nostr:npub16mamxamjmge2et2qf0r0qptnw9sygrmygsq8p74fe9vvuyr28spsupzhrc

Well last year our eggplant plants produced exactly zero eggplants, so it might work.

Also good luck with it!


nostr:npub1eenhh2wjs39hqx04cgm0qckugp9ex3atlnqkp6s2qtdrn7f0mtyqpm976v

Too floofy at times.  Hairball factory. 🤢


Ooh, it's #Caturday. We know what this means. #CatsOfMastodon FTW!

Here's the ever photogenic Luka, in wide-angle for your viewing pleasure.

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/190/409/901/307/703/original/76d47db245543769.jpg


nostr:npub1trdnqrfstufc45awha43p6xy2n0v6czuhapzh4r09hap08dg0c6s9gussx nostr:npub10yr8m4ejczl6tpn5k90h5saprfh9wjr5g95f88dasq0zchuv5jksqn4rgj

Campbell's going to stay there anyway, especially since he's a shoe-in, despite Pallett being very good.

He's been working on this for a while, perfect candidate "never had a want for anything", yet honed in on how cost of living was the biggest issue for all the common people.

And I don't think National want another Epson.


nostr:npub17vuadwqegeh0zcu6dff0t0kdpnzy5d6edyus9zrzr3ljcwpmrz3qt6rrjf

Succint and spot on.


nostr:npub19xu7l3dzum28386tx9fv2n3699uqwq8wc3l4sy8sjkc67nu938hql9e8yd

I don't know - announcement of the proposed Space Minister boldly going where no Space Cadet has gone before should inject some well needed R&D into the NZ technology sector.


nostr:npub14rfzvk78c9c2l4vymj5pzklaanhuxn0l704urves2aakmsj7tm6sltfmyf

We have a few competent ones here, but I guess it's like work - cursed with the gift of competence.


nostr:npub1qspwqjyr0gz7alk2z9ut3ur90vyxsxeeeqpe2tlhy872y7g7fvksxpnmj7

Clinic I'm at is about to adopt an online portal.  Not sure if it's Manage My Elf or not, but I'll be making them aware if the privacy side isn't up to scratch.


nostr:npub14rfzvk78c9c2l4vymj5pzklaanhuxn0l704urves2aakmsj7tm6sltfmyf

We've one here at the moment (advanced voting started Monday).  There is one good thing (heading toward a RW clustercluck of a coalition) and that us it's drowning out rugbee coverage (yawn).

What I can't understand is how the UK repeatedly ends up with who you have.


nostr:npub18ky7zvvlte8ymr3slh5sy5hjtkr2y3lk4dck0em4qm9nl63x3r0sezxjmu

I've seen at least one Government department stop public access on account of these cookers showing up to 'serve' common law papers on them.

NZ Pol JP's advised not to endorse Sovereign Citizen docs


nostr:npub10zx6n868fzc59xc7u38zes86dz6ks0qkmf4ccz7fqy0cz0ycsessl4jdsr

Why was the first car to pass me after reading this a Tesla.  With a g-string for a logo.


nostr:npub1h994ym48w9vx4gwaq60ly62qp7p0hn97lxazxsq4lw5r9255pgdszq2cks

I use that, in part on principles, and in part while it runs on Chromium, it basically knocks out Google intrusion.


nostr:npub10yr8m4ejczl6tpn5k90h5saprfh9wjr5g95f88dasq0zchuv5jksqn4rgj

Nah, they just stole and tried to make an OS that broke the competition.  Or so I understand.


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

You can EasyVote now, instead of just voting.

Surprised you received it though, given someone PhotoShopped a big hand over your address.  Daft.


nostr:npub10yr8m4ejczl6tpn5k90h5saprfh9wjr5g95f88dasq0zchuv5jksqn4rgj

Go on, change the bullet list level.

*evil laugh*


Damn nostr:npub165tmrzqpdhgp30zqr699v0m72s5jfazlfldfuajw645m69z04s6sq4g3qt this is a right banging album.

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/178/893/951/945/702/original/ecf97c2cec01a387.jpg


nostr:npub1snashncnee5g5xechga94x8dqm3nzm543mj3jgamff7d67mfqums4nftku

Well if you're a thug who uses a firearm for self defence, but don't hold a licence, you run for parliament.
https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300955065/king-country-farmer-in-home-invasion-case-where-teen-intruders-finger-cut-running-for-parliament#:~:text=Father%20and%20son%20William%20(Bill,intruder%20is%20running%20for%20Parliament.


nostr:npub16nf96938l0uqz4j6kw0m9w60h368yklusr9wmrrx9xy8v5yuhd6qu4q6as

Reclining crow I initially thought.


Well that has to be a record.  Work phone finally set email up.  Only 240 hours, give or take a couple, of the processing circle and it's installed.

Brilliant!

#Microsoft


nostr:npub13f05zqx6jnxsgjpts7glr2e3v7kscksth47558mu8mtqd4dth4sssvca07

Whereas if you park your car in a disability space without a permit because you couldn't find a close park, swear aggressively and profusely at any permit holders who challenge you.


nostr:npub17ncsrs9w3s477cwu4ekuhw0h6nkely9lgmeakklsjjza5tq6dukshc9dam

Yeah - I made the mistake a few years ago of getting one and it is so sharp it puts almost everything else to shame!  My other fave is an ancient 50mm 1.4 - it's good for taking hand held shots in the understory without a tripod.  And there is something about the glass then - softer but not in a bad way.


nostr:npub17ncsrs9w3s477cwu4ekuhw0h6nkely9lgmeakklsjjza5tq6dukshc9dam nostr:npub1zefsz2ep0j0vnzt8r466qjnr764dtmxytshxz2s693jlevuduvvqr26lzw

I did think it could be in that genus - but more used to seeing them up  around Mt Arthur in Tasman.


nostr:npub1zefsz2ep0j0vnzt8r466qjnr764dtmxytshxz2s693jlevuduvvqr26lzw nostr:npub17ncsrs9w3s477cwu4ekuhw0h6nkely9lgmeakklsjjza5tq6dukshc9dam

It's actually one plant, but only the tips are shown.  I don't know what plant it is (plant ID is not my strong point), I think it might be from the daisy family.


nostr:npub17ncsrs9w3s477cwu4ekuhw0h6nkely9lgmeakklsjjza5tq6dukshc9dam

Oh yes - one of the newer lenses would be nice to have.  Unfortunately reality kicks in and I'm just going to have to wait...

Here's the birds - a *very* tight crop - took me a couple of minutes to find both in the picture too, their camouflage is great.

A link to a better picture is in the alt-text, by someone I know who has a proper L lens.

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/158/424/615/860/179/original/b3afaba2cd6d047c.jpeg


Okay nostr:npub17ncsrs9w3s477cwu4ekuhw0h6nkely9lgmeakklsjjza5tq6dukshc9dam - you inspired me to upload shots I took this weekend with my not-birding 55mm lens.  You'll also notice it's my favourite macro lens.

#Macro #Photography

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/158/119/654/520/088/original/bd1594d815798322.jpeg

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/158/120/446/916/416/original/41ed7d225104c41d.jpeg

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/158/121/206/206/667/original/96de4182366e50cf.jpeg

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/158/121/847/316/371/original/bebba54001c61e70.jpeg


nostr:npub17ncsrs9w3s477cwu4ekuhw0h6nkely9lgmeakklsjjza5tq6dukshc9dam

Ha, my tele lens is over 40 years old, so it too is a challenge.

The moonrise you shot is pretty awesome - mornings can get great light.


nostr:npub17ncsrs9w3s477cwu4ekuhw0h6nkely9lgmeakklsjjza5tq6dukshc9dam

I should chuck mine on I took today from the Waimakariri.

Of course I had the 55mm lens and spotted more birds than ever.  I do have dotterels about 20 pixels wide!


Okay nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj - here's a good one, a coworker in the office I work in has just moved to Invercargill, in part due to the cheaper housing.

But here's the funny bit, she's going to work at a tractor retailer!


The poor NIMBYs don’t want "slums and undesirables".

Bet they'd be the first to complain if no RMA impacted poorly onthem too.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/133010628/the-campaign-to-stop-social-housing-in-a-wealthy-south-auckland-enclave


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj nostr:npub1xw2mexzsxusn4qkglfjwjrrpgv4dn05h06ennrw3w3vnjjr4765q2qrmpy

We're all old enough to remember past events.  '08 was particularly fun - had to reapply as a frontline worker, then had 15% of coworkers lose their jobs.

All were on the SI manager's hit-list.

Was pretty pissed about the situation, but only got second place for a position in Dunedin, so didn't escape Christchurch.


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Heartland can be good,  but more often than I'd like they are a wee bit stale.  This said I'd rather get them than Bluebird - they're fine, but just miss something.


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj nostr:npub1xw2mexzsxusn4qkglfjwjrrpgv4dn05h06ennrw3w3vnjjr4765q2qrmpy

I have never seen so many ACT billboards before.  Tellingly popping up on the same fence where Stop Three Waters sugns were.

I am sure the coming coalition is going to solve Wellingtons, Aucklands, and Queenstowns issues in 100 days.

As well as shove the poor through the cracks, and install the NZ First Genital Police in every public toilet nationwide.


I had read JCs piece a couple of days ago and the last word was from Richie, "Shit".  So appropriate.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/300980653/director-of-worldfamous-dunedin-study-professor-richie-poulton-dies-aged-61


nostr:npub1xw2mexzsxusn4qkglfjwjrrpgv4dn05h06ennrw3w3vnjjr4765q2qrmpy nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Not sure why you two are blessed with Loyal to be honest.

Also noted that the ACT and National billboards around the corner are suffering from acute falloverness.


nostr:npub19xu7l3dzum28386tx9fv2n3699uqwq8wc3l4sy8sjkc67nu938hql9e8yd

Makes a big change from the usual 20+ legalese document* that 99% of people don't have a hope in Hell of understanding - wish more was like this.

*usually with additional links making the original seem simple in comparison.


nostr:npub1nzhh6veajjr7rmuljzc8revyzjkqmnp7524z80r25v7jk5qw20ps4t8qy7

Not originally from here, but especially as a student I lived close to or within the four avenues and an intetest in both nature and history proved very useful - for once not the bottom of the class, seven.


nostr:npub1pu755lv649uyw3j7hn86632alp5yuvw7swuv5lrjsth5e3y3mjps6gdk7s

I'm just deeply disappointed with our GIS team member. 😆


How is it in a series or movie, the Government has a GUI of beauty, able to track a POI across a city, whilst communicating with several other databases in real time.

Yet in real life, a Teams meeting with a PowerPoint presentation invariably fails.


nostr:npub1suam9f3gwqeqxstd3rlccpekpfuxrgawc8est0jtkhpzm63zz5nqxtszrk

One to try I remember reading a long time ago is The Seedling Stars by James Blish - it's a collection of four short stories, so nothing on the grand scale of A Mote.


nostr:npub16687pacw9ume33f929g7axjvtxckn6egg4uyeljtwvz3d79xrn0q3fttqz

Probably parks in mobility spaces too.  And gets abusive when calledout.


Hi-five cat-bean FTW!

#CatsOfMastodon #Caturday

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/151/540/104/807/821/original/a8d893a7c7be4fe0.jpeg


48

#Photography

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/151/520/244/209/394/original/a401859020e7e39e.jpeg


nostr:npub16687pacw9ume33f929g7axjvtxckn6egg4uyeljtwvz3d79xrn0q3fttqz

It's like WS marches in the past.  Police are there to protect the 13 or so participants.

Since the pandemic though, they have picked up a few cookers and are much emboldened.  Nice though Civic didn't have this issue and the grass lives to grow another day.


nostr:npub16687pacw9ume33f929g7axjvtxckn6egg4uyeljtwvz3d79xrn0q3fttqz nostr:npub1ftnguzukqxvmn378ft6hjxnwx52ppcff5qej674crkwfszkauwus3qkp2t

Here, CHC East, the defacing is selective.

As for makeup, I have  noticed a lot more ACT ones than previous elections.  Same fences as the Stop Three Waters bilboards.

Overall they all seem equally targeted, ACTs by nature too, with the high winds dealing to them.  The shame.


The shot of the racist cookers in Civic Square - must be gutting picking Team Loser.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/300980431/counter-protest-turnout-swells-well-beyond-size-of-original-protest


nostr:npub1xes9xt8aw0lzfy0efa6eq30k9sjx5yac50fgfuu6l6ryl80vfdyqjxsfk6

Cracker alliteration on that third headline!

But yeah, you'd think that the Government could come up with some centralised solution. /s


You'd think the Government would step in and sort out all these issues we have across the country - sort it for once and for all.

/s

https://www.thepost.co.nz/a/nz-news/350081899/councillor-shocked-state-rusted-drinking-water-pipes?


Anyone designing electoral billboards should have learned by 2023 that putting the word "country" anywhere us just asking for it.

I will find examples.


nostr:npub1xw2mexzsxusn4qkglfjwjrrpgv4dn05h06ennrw3w3vnjjr4765q2qrmpy nostr:npub16687pacw9ume33f929g7axjvtxckn6egg4uyeljtwvz3d79xrn0q3fttqz

Don't worry, all it'll do is gender stereotype your work and if challenged, gaslight you.

You're all good.


nostr:npub16687pacw9ume33f929g7axjvtxckn6egg4uyeljtwvz3d79xrn0q3fttqz

It's not surprising one of the most viewed auctions ever on TradeMe was for a possessed printer.

A HP printer no less.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/trade-mes-top-auction-a-possessed-printer/MXJ2ODYXPANKRWJWWWDHB4ENA4//


Got to admit, it made it much easier contacting the Council to enforce the rewuirements.  Should have tried that at the local mall where I've seen people clamped in under 30 seconds.

Stupid fucker.

Swears, lots of them re mobility parking


Want to give a fucking big ups to the fuckwit who took offence in us photographing her numberplate when parked in a mobility parking space and not entitled to, then had the fall to tell us (with a permit) that she was entitled to do so because no one was using the parks.

Probably because the other people didn't have a fucking permit and didn't have mobility issues?

And a secong big ups for swearing profusely at us because we pointed this out.


nostr:npub1xj85k76848gaufkf7f8eqhtcwuykex5r02e8cqml520ps4ly8q4qn7egqe

Slightly off topic, but I have observed that in general RW racists claim climate change isn't a thing, so hate electric cars, but also love Tesla because of Musk and how factories are run as in the article.

Triggering content - Racism at Tesla plant


nostr:npub1m82u6qslz9u065uxx67n6vsz5j2fkw8gmf63532tyk85xrtfv4cq20jp33

Ooh those sort of jars are the best thing about the Christchurch Museum.


nostr:npub10yr8m4ejczl6tpn5k90h5saprfh9wjr5g95f88dasq0zchuv5jksqn4rgj

Yeah work is promoting it, not sure if it's backed by NZCLW per se.  Probably a good thing I've been off as I also have a habit of pointing out uncomfortable truths.


nostr:npub10yr8m4ejczl6tpn5k90h5saprfh9wjr5g95f88dasq0zchuv5jksqn4rgj

Ha I had read that earlier and indeed came across a familiar name - definitely an interesting piece.

Adds somewhat on what's been discussed here already on CCP Approved Language Week.


nostr:npub1xw2mexzsxusn4qkglfjwjrrpgv4dn05h06ennrw3w3vnjjr4765q2qrmpy

Wonder though if they'll be back on shortly to continue spraying the rooms of incels?


nostr:npub1hch2g9rx6yvsemdwlpea8gskhu7h228k2hw7k6ckuxlj5wsu2n4s955sq2

And of course I'm on leave so can't catch up on what's going on from the rest of my team.


nostr:npub1hch2g9rx6yvsemdwlpea8gskhu7h228k2hw7k6ckuxlj5wsu2n4s955sq2

Is that a direct result of preparations for the latest Cooking with Conspiracists Conference outside Parliament?


Reading headlines like this, or the issues in Queenstown every day makes me think how the Government needs to sort things out...

Oh.

/s

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/300978627/sinkhole-formed-after-auckland-sewer-collapse-closing-some-beaches


nostr:npub1trdnqrfstufc45awha43p6xy2n0v6czuhapzh4r09hap08dg0c6s9gussx

Awaiting the tenders for private prisons to go up.  Imagine if that $1.06 a day went to investors...


nostr:npub19xu7l3dzum28386tx9fv2n3699uqwq8wc3l4sy8sjkc67nu938hql9e8yd

I hear if things go wrong, you end up with Windows ME.


Hot damn, saw some quality dumpster diving at the local supermarket.

Diver emerged with a box of beer - guessing he'd picked up an 11 pack.


nostr:npub1xw2mexzsxusn4qkglfjwjrrpgv4dn05h06ennrw3w3vnjjr4765q2qrmpy

That flawed process is why they already have several cookers in Parliament.  Ones who don't see past their self interests.  And now there's a few who have the veneer of legitimacy from serving on various industry groups.


A bit of cheer for y' all 30 year old Stenocactus sp. in bloom.

This one at f3.3

#BloomScrolling #Photography #Macro

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/123/861/431/184/152/original/609023d5bac6d1c5.jpeg


nostr:npub10yr8m4ejczl6tpn5k90h5saprfh9wjr5g95f88dasq0zchuv5jksqn4rgj

Is the personal property report when they send a property manager around to rifle through your undercracker drawer, Target  style?

"That doesn't look like the kitchen Ian?  Why's he rummaging through Jack's email?"

"I agree Janet, we'll have to see their explanation"


nostr:npub14rfzvk78c9c2l4vymj5pzklaanhuxn0l704urves2aakmsj7tm6sltfmyf

Had to do a double take - the blanket gabe it a profile like what I'd expect to be cattle.


Well considering I know the winds will be much higher inland, the fact a full arse grown poplar across the road just came down suggests to me there's going to be a lot of trees down.


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Yeah I don't use the app for that reason.  A bit more convenient, but the advertisements more than negate that.

Haven't used for an age without ad-blockers, so have missed the Temu ads, just remember Grammerly.


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Here - knocks out ads on desktop.  Viewing YouTube in browser using Vivaldi mobile on phone does the same.

https://ublockorigin.com/


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Boy, You'll Be A Robin Soon...

#BatmanASong #HashTagGames #BatmanDay


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Fixed it then.


Magazine Bay - Whakaraupō

#Nikon #Photography #Marine

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/073/599/642/005/237/original/1f8e83c52cc74db1.jpeg

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/073/599/700/299/646/original/7426693a64343cb5.jpeg


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Does that make it a hat trick?


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

And did you see this?

https://journa.host/@e_urq/111068788349199398


nostr:npub16uk4yyw47haxwl0klhh7lcx3qatkyqmpc6gc4hwru3qedaeuueeqqkpv7k

I almost get choice in the software I use.  Oh wait, I can use either Google Chrome or MS Edge for browsing.  Yay.


nostr:npub16uk4yyw47haxwl0klhh7lcx3qatkyqmpc6gc4hwru3qedaeuueeqqkpv7k

You like it when it arbitrarily changes the view without warning, but requires you to confirm you want to change it to your preferred view.

Because everyone loves that.  Up with "Hai, default language is US English.  And no you cannot change"


nostr:npub16uk4yyw47haxwl0klhh7lcx3qatkyqmpc6gc4hwru3qedaeuueeqqkpv7k

I've always had a soft spot for Pegasus Mail.


nostr:npub16uk4yyw47haxwl0klhh7lcx3qatkyqmpc6gc4hwru3qedaeuueeqqkpv7k

I hate TechnologyOne's software with a passion.  Their software is counter-intuitive.

What's worse, because I am moderately competent with the most commonly used applications, I am apparently the person to go to. 🤬


nostr:npub100htfpz9wtrlxfe5urs25qcyldnf50xxtj5qjdhfee8krt4skeyqj787jy

I hope so, albeit haven't seen him the few times I've driven past since (admittedly it is relatively remote).


nostr:npub1xw2mexzsxusn4qkglfjwjrrpgv4dn05h06ennrw3w3vnjjr4765q2qrmpy nostr:npub10zx6n868fzc59xc7u38zes86dz6ks0qkmf4ccz7fqy0cz0ycsessl4jdsr

Sorry to hear that Bob, not the best place to visit.

What surprised me was in the wider hospital almost all staff were unmasked too.

Oh and the poster, I should have credited the background photo, Oetti, about 1971 - sure you'd know it!


nostr:npub10zx6n868fzc59xc7u38zes86dz6ks0qkmf4ccz7fqy0cz0ycsessl4jdsr

I think we lick too many escalator rails.  😆

And yes, before you ask, I have indeed made a mock poster about that sort of behaviour...

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/062/811/237/133/895/original/62168c5b81fd52e9.jpg


nostr:npub10zx6n868fzc59xc7u38zes86dz6ks0qkmf4ccz7fqy0cz0ycsessl4jdsr

Back in '08 when the Key Government came in (and Nicola Willis has described along the lines as exciting), I was front-line.

So we lost something like 10% of staff.  All frontline, and was done in a brutal way in which the manager got rid of people only from the teams he didn't like.  It was awesome.


nostr:npub10zx6n868fzc59xc7u38zes86dz6ks0qkmf4ccz7fqy0cz0ycsessl4jdsr

Interestingly I had to go to the Respiratory Clinic at the CHC hospital this week.  All staff in the clinic masked (most K95 or equivalent).

The only other patients there unmasked, unless you count the one who got the wrong place.

And whole hospital, I'd say under 5% were masked - staff and patients/visitors.

Too much winning.


nostr:npub1eznaq8qha8s4vahq8mf0ekt9cuxtxfe5886v8wt69tzhy6q9l4us3k3rul

Every now and then, an image of mine is marked sensitive.

I think because I put swears in them. Glad you appreciate.  I find alt-text fun eh.


nostr:npub100htfpz9wtrlxfe5urs25qcyldnf50xxtj5qjdhfee8krt4skeyqj787jy

Puntastic!

*ducks for cover*


nostr:npub16687pacw9ume33f929g7axjvtxckn6egg4uyeljtwvz3d79xrn0q3fttqz

But Winnie P is parliament.

I'm sure when he dies, raises from the dead and is subsequently decapitated, his head will be mounted above the Speaker.

And he will still condescend.


Oopsi, might have just purchased a box of cameras at an auction.

Some still have 120 film in them even.


nostr:npub1m82u6qslz9u065uxx67n6vsz5j2fkw8gmf63532tyk85xrtfv4cq20jp33

Gotta be under 12 for such a dangerous role.


nostr:npub1hch2g9rx6yvsemdwlpea8gskhu7h228k2hw7k6ckuxlj5wsu2n4s955sq2

Backpack!

Carrier is so demeaning.  Unless going to the vet - then it's very practical.


nostr:npub1hch2g9rx6yvsemdwlpea8gskhu7h228k2hw7k6ckuxlj5wsu2n4s955sq2

Sidecar denizen for your motorbike?


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Be rude not to!


nostr:npub1x4m33ymnf3lq2jkcx2ucv4pyyudc67em8ytas6awz36ruatm6kuq6vhvkj

Windows 11 USS-Enterprise

#HashtagGames #StarTrekAnything

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/032/782/840/413/354/original/d0249a3256e5ee2e.jpeg


nostr:npub147m8ln06x5przpjyq3jvxr7ydhhf9lq6zeqff6qq73qsyg6p4l6q6q7rue

Ooh, I love IR.  I had to do it poor style, on an Olympus 2020z with exposed developed film as the filter. So much fun though - yours kick arse.


nostr:npub1gv8d05f9c55ve9h34rw65v7lvhynvdam5s965m9rajqt9gvk7r8slvuu0q

This is my shocked face: 🙄

Just needed to look at the exultation and subsequent fallout from the local 'crypto' business over time.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/100421588/from-a-twoman-operation-a-year-ago-cryptopia-surges-on-bitcoin
https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/28-05-2019/how-new-zealand-company-cryptopia-lost-over-20-million-from-a-hack

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/409243/cryptopia-anti-money-laundering-compliance-issues-revealed-to-court

The person behind all this is once again being lauded of course:

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/cryptopia-liquidator-optimistic-about-the-future-of-crypto


nostr:npub1a0jmgazmlaes9f0wkfmmj0nhnpwhxs0jqvjxdjkmn62dgeggwpfsr59whf

Reminds me a bit of my first work smart phone.  They went with the Windows phone.  Always back a winner.  It did the basics fine - phoning, texting, and even receiving email.

IE (as it was then) was a hot mess - their own browser on their own operating system on their own phone was as unstable as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Didn't dare visit their own site!


nostr:npub1d8vy59sg8ndyd6w4sje3094fckqwcanpqujf67q4nye5nphvafaqafzewf

Abnormally abnormal.  You should put it in a circus.


nostr:npub1d8vy59sg8ndyd6w4sje3094fckqwcanpqujf67q4nye5nphvafaqafzewf

AI definitely has a long way to come - I think the last request I did asked for a ginger kitten in space fighting a T4 bacteriophage.

And I can attest not all images returned presented an accurate representation of a T4 bacteriophage!


nostr:npub1d8vy59sg8ndyd6w4sje3094fckqwcanpqujf67q4nye5nphvafaqafzewf

Expected more baguettes tbh.


nostr:npub1d8vy59sg8ndyd6w4sje3094fckqwcanpqujf67q4nye5nphvafaqafzewf

Rather fond of onions it seems!


nostr:npub1w8tzez8vjy39rlg6ls2rpk3afwtgx9gr359pszm5e4gk6t47upkqnw27vf

Yeah - just being fried by work. 🙄


nostr:npub1w8tzez8vjy39rlg6ls2rpk3afwtgx9gr359pszm5e4gk6t47upkqnw27vf

There's been a fair few things going around, so could be anything*.

*maybe not bubonic plague


Remember, cars don't need drugs to have a good time.

#Cannabis #Signs #Photography

https://social-cdn.vivaldi.net/system/media_attachments/files/111/026/131/209/580/601/original/37b40f6f30440077.jpeg


nostr:npub1sdnnalp0t234j2qzwts4sew8av5n0uys00h7kvyyklyzehupmufs25rg5d

Reminds me of the Skeksis from the Dark Crystal.


nostr:npub100htfpz9wtrlxfe5urs25qcyldnf50xxtj5qjdhfee8krt4skeyqj787jy

Can't be a swan - that tis not the embodiment of avian evil!


nostr:npub1m82u6qslz9u065uxx67n6vsz5j2fkw8gmf63532tyk85xrtfv4cq20jp33

Appears quite common indeed.  I suspect I know the breeder too.


IceNine

Probably the second most boring person on the internet.

To emphasise, I usually load up images with much more interesting alt-text than the actual post.  Because I can.

Banner is of the original Mercury Rev album - Yerself is Steam.  I have nothing to do with Mercury Rev.  Except I like the album cover and have listened to it too.  You should.