I saw another crane today (not the one I saw day before yesterday which was stolen for much of yesterday). I also saw a pair of sizable bollards. (I said bollards). Oh, and I saw a concrete boat (Makes sense to certain folk). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Sado #Japan

They say "An empty head fills up more quickly." I seriously need to find these folk they call 'they', and give them a damn good talking to. Just who the hell do they think they are (apart from 'they')? @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

The crane that I saw on the beach yesterday was gone when I walked by this morning. I had another look at the boats moored up, and had lunch. This afternoon I notice they found who nicked the crane- it's back again. Busy day! @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

When you manage to swim all the way from the low tide mark ALL THE WAY to the beach- Well, that's just AWESOME. Oh, and there's a map to help clear matters up. (Sorry it's a map of a completely different area). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #FossilFriday #PaleoArt #SciArt #Travel

I'm still out of sorts from my scary experience yesterday (seeing someone with a missing head and torso does that to the best of us). I'm still investigating the little harbourside village here on #Sado Island. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

On a more careful investigation, what was thought at first to be an invading enemy, is, in fact, the friendly spy returning from a crucial mission. Scary moment averted! @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

As I continued my exploration of #Sado Island fishing harbour today, I witnessed a Rapture, FIRST HAND: This guy was standing there, minding his own business; SUDDENLY the top half of his body just vanished! @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

When they say it's a trap, but the real trap is letting them think it's a trap, that really is a trap. (Or is it then a trap-trap?) At least the losing side comes second, and that's a silver medal. yes? @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

I've discovered a harbourside housing development, where all the houses have microbalconies (equipped with their own built-in magnifying glass). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Sado Island #Travel #Japan

They sent a hapless soul into enemy territory to gather intelligence. It seems intelligence has struck back! THE WAR BEGINS! @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt #TrilobiteTuesday (because Thomas is among us).

Yup, it's #TrilobiteTuesday You didn't think I'd forget, did you? @nancypope.bsky.social @brianbrachiopod.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social @mathemaphysics.humanedrug.org @drstevenhobbs.bsky.social @scientistmel.bsky.social @foreignsubstance.bsky.social

I'm still at the little harbour on #Sado Island again. My mission today is to see if there are any SEAWORTHY boats in the harbour. Well, that was a complete waste of a day. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

When the going gets tough - DELEGATE. When delegation doesn't work- Get tough and keep going. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

Today I visited that part of the harbour where they park the boats that elsewhere would be a local source of embarrassment. Come to think of it, it's been a while since I did a spot of painting. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Sado Island #Travel #Japan

When two pessimists get together, things quickly turn from worse to even more worse. However ALWAYS tell the TRUTH: Your friends deserve nothing less. Your enemies (who expect you to lie) will be catapulted into a state of utter confusion. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Fossils

While I'm still on #Sado Island I decided I might as well have a look round the harbour, and see all the little fishing boats moored up. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

Occasionally, the instrument displays of a commercial airliner cockpit are WAY MORE INTERESTING than usual. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social @foreignsubstance.bsky.social #PalaeoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

Famous paintings become progressively more valuable over time. It's only logical to conclude that a portrait over three million years old would be beyond the budget of most folk who baulk at the idea of simply stealing it. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #sciArt #Fossils

I'm still enjoying my stroll along the coast road here on #Sado Island. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

Wind powered boats? That's technology of the future, that is. And, about the character with hyper-elastic arms - That's arcane magic firmly belonging to the present. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #FossilFriday #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

This is the end of my sixth week here on #Sado Island, and SUDDENLY, things are looking altogether more picturesque. Maybe I should have come to the seaside earlier (after all, it's hard to miss, with this being an island an' all). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

When you suddenly find yourself in an alien land, but you yourself are also an alien (from an even more alien land) - Things get really confusing, really quickly. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

Generative sculpture V2 Slightly larger, more height variability, no backing plate, and in matte black and marble white randomly generated with webgl, javascript, and @bambulabglobal.bsky.social Still just a stop along the way to something else

If the road bends to the right, so that I end up going north, but the sea's on my right, and I'm on a small island ... ... Something's not quite right here (or left, for that matter). Getting lost on #Sado Island. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

When you're smarter than you look ... ... there's STILL scope to be sillier than Percy. When sailors sing - that's sea shanties. When pilots sing, well, that'd be ... ... @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

A plush toy trilobite tries to create a "Where's Waldo?" except with trilobites and clams. Great idea, but it still needs a little work. #TrilobiteTuesday @foreignsubstance.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social @brianbrachiopod.bsky.social @nancypope.bsky.social @spikesbuddy.bsky.social

Taco Tuesday! 🌮 @mmichelle-kellyy.bsky.social @thetysullivan.bsky.social @bernardleclair.bsky.social @dailykotzn.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @victinibcn.bsky.social @courtneyseward1.bsky.social @atti1711.bsky.social @sassysister27.bsky.social @bm1970.bsky.social

Spectacular Koneprusia trilobite. #TrilobiteTuesday @scientistmel.bsky.social @foreignsubstance.bsky.social @mathemaphysics.humanedrug.org @drivingforbush.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social @nancypope.bsky.social @brianbrachiopod.bsky.social @drstevenhobbs.bsky.social

Yes, I'm still on #Sado (Probably the smallest inhabited island on the planet). While I'm here, and, being an island, and therefore completely surrounded by coast, I've decided to explore the seaside road. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

They have succeeded in flying undetected into the heart of enemy territory. They have come to acquire intelligence. Let's be honest - EVERYONE should have intelligence. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

As I finished exploring the new shopping street I discovered yesterday, I decided to head to the seaside today (which is, obviously, not particularly hard, given that I'm on an island). [Passed a new housing development earlier]. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Sado #Travel #Japan

Peter gives an impromptu lecture on the evolution of photography, from its humble beginnings 3.3 million years ago, to the modern imaging devices used in Future Bay today. Meanwhile, Thomas is still engaged on tough business. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #Fossils

Yesterday I discovered just how long a High Street can really be, on an island the size of a dinner plate. Today- I've just discovered an EVEN LONGER shopping street. Clearly, #Sado Island is a TARDIS. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

Thomas the Trilobite just made a private announcement. (He thought that's what he did. Unfortunately, he made it in public). Meanwhile, Peter gives his distant descendent a history lesson. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

Today I came to the end of the High Street. Now I'm satisfied I've seen ALL the shops here on #Sado Island. (Oh, and I also found a camera shop where I bought a much needed SD card). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

Today, two of the more sessile members of the community learned why they evolved to possess mouths (and also why they didn't). Oh, and we now have TWO volunteers eager to fly over enemy territory. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

Full Circle: in 2025, I'm enjoying the company of Chris Vance, the artist who did my T-shirt from the 2018 Bayou City Art Festival. #HoustonBayouCityArtFestival @flojohorman.bsky.social @nancypope.bsky.social @brianbrachiopod.bsky.social @drivingforbush.bsky.social @scientistmel.bsky.social

All the photos I've been taking as evidence of my tours here on #Sado Island- My SD Card is now completely full. Today's mission- Look for a store selling SD Cards. (Maybe I'll search again tomorrow). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

Conference sign: "Will all hecklers please be mindful of the need for other hecklers to also heckle. Please be brief with your heckling." ... But the tunnelling expert speaker MUST BE HEARD! @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt #FossilFriday

The lead up to this big town is so long that I am yet to formally enter the town itself, but, according to a few locals who appeared to speak my language, it'll be worth the wait. (I've reached the end of the roadworks though). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Sado #Travel #Japan

The crucial imperative about conferences and debates is to never be late, especially when you are the recipient of a Royal Warrant from the King. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt (Remember- tomorrow is #FossilFriday; prepare well).

Having now wandered the streets of #Japan for a decade and a half, I've grown quite accustomed to seeing Mr. Semaphore Man waiving his little red flag. BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I've seen him waiving the finishing flag at me. Do I get a prize? @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social

An Official Royal Warrant- To get some intelligence for the king! @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social

THIS exalted level of Stating The Bleeding Obvious - Takes DECADES of practice, and SECONDS to demonstrate. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social @foreignsubstance.bsky.social @angharadbond.bsky.social

Finally, I have arrived in the shopping area of this suspiciously large town (Yes, I'm still on #Sado Island). And the have a weird bat-catching device by the looks of it. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

Percy is easy to understand. You can see right through him. Those more cerebral members of the community, however, are desperately searching for a wall (for obvious reasons). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt

Today I arrived at the largest town on #Sado Island. And, I came face-to-face with a road sign I've never seen before. I think it means 'Taking the scenic route is prohibited'. (I could be wrong here). @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #Travel #Japan

Communicating with patients can be a challenge at the best of times. He maybe gravely ill, and can't remember the things he's forgotten, but he certainly knows his islets. Well, that's alright then. @johnmoffitt.bsky.social @flojohorman.bsky.social #PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt