News flash: Today, I entered a church and did *not* burst into flames against all expectations. 🎉

Before, after. The county decided their tree in front of our house was dying and a threat to power lines & traffic, so it was scheduled in 2024 for removal & replacement by 2027. Here we are, apparently.

Our microwave died, so here I am heating my clam chowder in a pot on a stove like an animal. 😑

No worries, it'll buff out.

I'll be getting £20 from a friend this evening, so I will now only need £80 more to get me through until my next benefit payment. Anything towards this, no matter how small, is helpful! PayPal is [email protected] 🙏

I called at a square dance weekend a few days ago. The organizers had three headline callers and three part-time: I was a part-timer, calling about 8hrs total in Mainstream through Challenge-2 programs. It's been a while since I've done an extended stretch of calling, and I felt it.

My Pixel phone's gmail app can't sync with any Outlook-based account currently. I suspect an update gone bad somewhere, but I'm actually enjoying the quiet.

Something something heavy objects ow.

I was shopping for a Mother's Day card but couldn't find any that said I love you but am glad we live in different countries, you sociopath. But "There's really no Mom like you" will do the trick while being absolutely truthful.

Amateurs.

Oh.

I found cheap gas this morning! 😑

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars/Trek, HP, LOTR, Marvel

Really need some help with this ASAP to make sure my blood sugar doesn't crash. Please help 🙏

Beaker is my hero.

@epirus.bsky.social @brianjarvis.com @fairshare.help Could you please share for me?

It's right behind me, isn't it? 😱

Unfortunately I have to do this again. I'm out of money and food and am trying to raise £250 to get me through the next few weeks, to cover basic essentials. If you can help with any amount, my PayPal is [email protected]

It's data center time!

Surgery in progress.

As I approach age 60, I have come to realize one can accumulate a lot of wisdom over those decades. I didn't, but one could.

I was helping 4yo granddaughter into her car seat when she asked: "Grandpa, what happened to your hair?" "Oh, I had a haircut yesterday." "No, before then." And then she leaned in for the kill: "Is it because you're really old?"

"The Californian never stops for anybody."

Tonight's entertainment:

Without stating your age, post your favorite film released the year you turned 18

All websites who offer "X near you" should be required by law to say where the hell they think you are. I guarantee none of things offered to me just now are within 200 miles of my current location.

The sure sign of spring: outdoor grilling. Breakfast sausages will be ready shortly.

Bad news: My back is killing me, attributable to horrid airline seats & hotel beds after weeks of travel. Good news: Travel will soon be too expensive, and I will live my remaining years like a medieval peasant, never venturing more than 10 miles from home on foot.

I would not: my visage would only be a reminder of the inevitability of death, or snare the attention of young hiring managers with daddy issues. Both will end in HR tears.

Seen on a dumpster:

I didn't think the by-election in Terrebonne would be declared so soon, let alone won by the Liberals with a non-trivial margin. Voting matters! 🇨🇦

I learned this weekend that a childhood friend died recently. We weren't in contact much these past 30 years when he went full-bore xtian evangelical. He developed cancer & insisted that he could pray it away & Jesus would intervene. As he is now dead, I'm going to assume that plan didn't work. 😑

If you see this post an image you saved because it made you laugh

What do you think? Too subtle? 🇨🇦

Bedtime.

I had a craving for Swiss Chalet tonight. 🇨🇦

I'm so close to just kms. I need help.

Even just £20 to get through the next few days would be better than nothing right now. I'm completely out of food. PP: [email protected]

I really need to be able to have a proper shower and brush my teeth at the very least. Can anyone help with £20?

In the dentist's chair for a minor repair to the biting surface of an upper right tooth. 🦷

Leela says hi!

Happy Easter!

And now, at 3:30pm, I'm ready for a second nap.

It's been a very full & exhausting day, and daddy needs a nap. Yes, it's only 11am, what's your point?

I just finished calling an A2 square dance. It went pretty well, and I'm pleased to say I sight-called the entire dance save for the final tip, the lightning round for which I used written material. Good times! 🎉

It's Friday, it's spring, and the weather is nice. Did I mention it's Friday?

The rental lawnmower has been returned. Dear Mitsubishi: The important thing is that you tried.

Flying home. Airport security was a breeze.

Unfortunately I had a bill go out today that I'd forgotten about, so I have no food, no money, and I haven't eaten a substantial meal for several days. I need £50 for food and £10 for hygeine/cleaning products. Please please help if you are able.

On this biz trip, I'm renting a Mitsubishi Mirage. It's a perfect name: from a distance, it looks like a car but as you approach, the illusion fades and you're left with bitter disappointment. On the good side, it's the most powerful lawnmower I've driven in years.