From His Nibs: Sometimes Lady Cattingdon's ghost wished that people would look at her instead. #GirlsOwnCC

"You say she found them behind the shed, and was just giving them a little food to stop them starving." "That was a month ago. Now they've got special beds, personalised bowls, and she carries them around like she's their slave." "Looks like the Cat Distribution Network is working." #GirlsOwnCC

Loot that drops after defeating me: 4 clothing patterns Fabric for 4 patterns, plus notions. Only one set matches one of the patterns. Five balls of wool. Micrometer. Three shiny rocks. Two more rocks that aren't shiny but are still interesting. 15 pens and pencils. Pencil case with 1 pen in it.

Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work. "You need an emergency Sunday lesson because you have a test on Monday? I'll see what I can do."

"It's upside down, Miss Jane!" "And it *does* look as if it was drawn by a pencil strapped to your nose!" #GirlsOwnCC (Australians will understand. youtu.be/9PGL80arbv0)

"So that's eight copies of "Love at Sea" that I've found, eleven pairs of frilly undies, twelve emergency chocolate stashes, and a signed picture of Harry Styles. Are any of you *actually* men?" _silence_ "Still the best crew ever though." #GirlsOwnCC

And AI? Do not strike up conversations with golems, djinn and monkey hands unless you’re ready for unexpected outcomes

@markhamillofficial.bsky.social SOMEONE had far too much fun being the Flying Dutchman!

For firemen: Douse Music

He can never have the throne he was raised for. Instead, he will learn what he fights for. THE REDEMPTION OF JAREK books2read.com/the-redempti... dylanmadeley.itch.io/the-redempti... #WritingCommunity #IndieBooksBeSeen #IndieAuthor #IndieBooks #kindle #nook #paperback #fantasy #booksky

When the music is boring: Louse Music.

"Well done on winning the position. Live here in this gloomy mansion in isolated luxury for the next twenty years, then you'll need to advertise for a replacement, as I did. You'll get a magnificent payout, and the villagers will still believe that 'Old Lady Audlem' must be immortal." #GirlsOwnCC

Justify this, @albomp.bsky.social if you please ... Why have you decided not to extend protections against hate speech to over 1 million LGBTQIA+ Australians? Why are you not prepared to extend those protections to the 21% of Australians who are disabled? Shame on you.

Change one letter, ruin a show. The Putt.

we’re in the vet’s office waiting room and they just called for Agamemnon. we all looked at the Great Dane but it turns out Agamemnon is an orange kitten in a backpack that makes him look like an astronaut cheese puff

"Calm down, Gerald. We can work something out." "But the new law said I could marry my wife's sister, so I did. No-one told me my wife had to be dead first!" #GirlsOwnCC

For many years I lived in an apartment without aircon. My list of places I could go to escape the heat in metro Melbourne

"... and some mushrooms can be poisonous. They're called _toadstools_, and you mustn't touch them." Beatrix just smiled as Uncle Bernard patronised her. She thought the Amanita Phalloides in the kitchen looked more like ... never mind. Time to get tonight's Beef Wellington cooking. #GirlsOwnCC

@deesnider.bsky.social Dear sir, You rock.

@bandlegame.bsky.social No Youtube view count today?

Cecile read out another letter from her father detailing his expedition to far-off lands. She was sorry no-one could appreciate how beautifully she had forged his handwriting, but this did give her 2 more years at least to do as *she* wished. #GirlsOwnCC

@flowerofcarrots.bsky.social if you didn't write this, you need to read it. (Yuletide's out) archiveofourown.org/works/75889216

You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you.

33. Not too shabby. Although as always, terribly US-Centric

"So you're sure the road is off to the east here, little girl? Funny, could have sworn it was off the other way." "Aye, and afore long ye'll come to Grandmama's place. Do be sure to tell her I've sent her some fine types for supper." #GirlsOwnCC

Er. This is absolutely the worst circumstances under which an old thread can be revived, so I'm not quite sure how to react. I guess, thank you all for reskeeting and quoteskeeting, and please share the joy around. ❤️ Heartbroken to hear about the murders of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer.

*Every* right hand rail had lost its last screw, many had pulled out of the wood. Took out all drawers, epoxyed the holes, redrilled, screwed - you can see a slight difference between the height of some of the drawers, but they all work, dust has been vacuumed, and I am so pleased with my work!!!!

How the flipping heck am I supposed to calculate perspective with my hands when they are so misshapen? #GirlsOwnCC

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

"Am I correct, Gerard, in observing that the young lady watching us has ... normally-shaped hands?" "Indeed, she has two, Daphne." "So she wouldn't miss one, I'm sure. And the we needn't wear gloves all thr time to hide our own sad appendages." "The you should ask her to join us." #GirlsOwnCC

Wooooot!

Omg - @girlsown.bsky.social - it seems that The Artist Who Cannot Draw Hands has historical precedent!

How often do I have to tell you, Ethel? It's milk first, not tea. #GirlsOwnCC

The clock is ticking down. Currently, it's 8 hours 8 minutes until midnight. Good luck, everyone. #Whamageddon. (And remember - covers don't count, but as soon as you recognise the original, you've been Whammed.)

🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: A woman (30s?) is sitting on a quiet park bench next to a gurgling stretch of river. Body gently curved around a tiny new human in her arms who is having a feed. A soft smile on Mum's face. A treasured moment of peace. (1)

"Look, I only just met you, and this is rather presumptuous of me, but perhaps if you were to give me your address, we could go for a walk together?" "Sir, not only have we not been formally introduced, but isn't that your wife sitting beside you?" "Minor point." #GirlsOwnCC

"I say, Edgar. Are these all space aliens wearing high headgear to cover their large upwardly-protruding brains, or are they just ladies following the latest fashion?" "It's easy to tell the difference. Just check their hands for abnormalities." *pause* "Oh. Dear." #GirlsOwnCC

Drop some animation

"I feel so ashamed." "It's all right, Gerald. Many men don't even want to take the time to search properly, or think that such a small thing doesn't matter. And yet, it brings such pleasure ..." "But you say it's easy. I've been looking for an hour, and I still can't find Wally." #GirlsOwnCC

9 years ago, we found a tiny kitten (and her sisters) in the compost bin beside our house, where her mum thought they'd be safe. Four weeks later, we brought the kittens inside. Two were adopted; Bilqis stayed (because she had His Nibs wrapped around her little paws). Happy Findustag Miss B!

No, George, I will not give you my hand in marriage, my firstborn, or even my pardon. You interrUpted my reading time, and thus I know we shall *never* suit. #GirlsOwnCC

@xkcd.com And when I tried to look up the Wikimedia link to the Google Maps view of Heart Mountain, look what you've done!

I took a teaspoon from the office on holiday to Thailand before returning it to the drawer. I bet its teaspoon mates don't believe where it was for two weeks.

Hi Melbournites. I'd like to apologise about the weather. You see, on Friday, I took most of my winter clothes and packed them away, ready for next year. So of *course* we're having a polar blast now ...

"Edward, you're 25, boys don't play with dolls, and most importantly, Miss Clark from next door is a real person! Now put her back where you found her, and I'm not buying you any more chloroform!" #GirlsOwnCC

Daily bunny no.3119 is heading to the big city

Madame Circe's students knew exactly how to deal with unwanted suitors. (From His Nibs) #GirlsOwnCC

"You know Papa says we shouldn't give them names. We just get too attached" "Don't you listen to her, little Cutlet. Nor you, Sunday Roast." #GirlsOwnCC

@markey.senate.gov Dear sir, I saw those pics of you standing there with the Trans flag, standing up for our friends and family. Thank you.