In case anyone had doubt how big an #Olympic gold medal #hockey game is when Canada is playing, the government of Ontario has authorized alcohol sales at 6am tomorrow.

My friend @mikeinthefront.bsky.social has a podcast about #aviation. In the latest episode, he interviews his friend, Adam, who works at the Toronto Area Control Centre. I also happen to have a friend that works at Toronto ACC. She told me I should spread this fantastic episode far & wide. #avgeek

Oh to be loved by another being. #cats

There were three women of colour on the ice that were decorated today. Laila Edwards became the first black woman in American history to win an #Olympic ice #hockey medal. And it was during Black History Month.

Dear Team #Canada You showed up as a team and played as a solid unit. The hunger & drive was there the whole time. What an effort! Don’t for ONE SECOND think that your country isn’t proud, because we are! You gave us a #hockey game worth remembering, regardless of the outcome. #Olympics

I’m going to age about 10 years in the next 30 minutes. Overtime #hockey is stressful! #Olympics

Gunna say it and I don’t think I’m being bias here. The US doesn’t deserve the win. They haven’t really shown up to the game. However, I’m glad Knight is going to leave her #Olympic #hockey career with another gold game goal. Also, can we talk about Stacey being an absolute unit in the game?!

all of Canada is pretending to work right now

Statistically, the team who scores first, wins. And it was shorthanded! I’m shocked! #Hockey #Olympics

When I played rep #hockey for Burlington in my youth, there was one year where Kitchener had a monstrous team. We lost to them in every single game that season… except for the championship. No other game matters. Canada is playing very well so far. The 1st period was far from one sided. #Olympics

SWITZERLAND!! 🇨🇭🏒🥉 Omg, those ladies deserved that SO much! #Olympics

Can we take a moment to appreciate that in the Canada vs. USA #Olympic gold medal game, NINE players across both teams are openly queer🏳️‍🌈, including both captains? If I were a young girl in hockey today, I’d feel so seen and accepted. I never had that growing up.

Happy 5th Landing-iversary to the Perseverance Mars Rover! I made this illustration to celebrate the landing 5 years ago and it’s still an all-time personal favorite. #sciart #spaceart #marsrover #illustration

Can we stop poo-pooing on the Canadian women’s hockey team on how they can “barely beat” teams they should annihilate on paper? The men just narrowly avoided a repeat of Nagano. They were saved by Mariner of all players, which is highly ironic. #Olympics #hockey

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When asked to summarize text, LLMs will frequently screw up. Sometimes they get details wrong. Other times they miss the entire point. Either way, they will act really REALLY sure that they are right. In this way, they are no different than the average bluesky reply guy.

Notifications - OFF Bliss - ON #aviation #avgeek

Some rare February blue sky and above freezing temperatures allowed for some great flying yesterday! #aviation #avgeek

This thread is absolutely delightful for #avgeeks of all shapes and sizes. #aviation

Lola got adopted, but was returned after the adopter’s parents (who don’t live with them) demanded they return her. I was asked if I’d be willing to continue fostering her. I said, “Yeah, sure. I’ll foster her permanently.” I guess I have a special someone this Valentine’s Day after all. 😻 #cats

If there is any govt body you don't mess around with, it's the NTSB. They're a huge reason why #aviation is as safe as it is today. If they can't do their job unimpeded, we are all at risk. Even those of us in other countries. If the NTSB says jump, the FAA should instantly jump as high as they can.

A friend of mine recently discovered that they are possibly eligible for Canadian citizenship. Since they already behave fairly Canadian, I’m not that surprised. Check to see if you descend from someone that emigrated from Canada. If there’s a connection, you might be a Canuck through Bill C-3!

Today I walked into a grocery store & was greeted by a giant cardboard cutout of Blayre Turnbull. No Crosby in sight. This is the first #Olympics where I know most of the names, even the first timers, because they play in a league that actually gets coverage.

Canada has tough gun legislation. Below is from CNN this morning.

Me: I better find some other hobbies besides #aviation or I’m going to go crazy when it’s my job. Also me but actually thinking: I’m learning a language, run 5Ks, play brain games, put together Lego sets, bash on a drum kit & partake in casual video gaming. I might add a cat to that if I have time.

Respect where respect is due in Women’s #Olympic hockey. There were THREE women of colour on that ice surface today (a first). Laila Edwards became the first person of colour representing the USA to scored an Olympic goal. Representation matters! Congratulations Laila! Canada is proud of you! 🏒

Canada is currently experiencing physical pain. Please leave a message after the screeching. #Olympics

I can’t be the only person eagerly looking forward to #Olympic short track speed skating. What isn’t there to love about winter roller derby while dual wielding knives?!

Ever heard of the Charpy impact test? It shows how much energy a material can take before it breaks, giving us a measure of its toughness. Watch how we use this method in our lab. Follow us to stay updated: https://ow.ly/rkJU50XXeNQ #TSBLab #TransportationSafety

I know ambient sound is needed for sports broadcasts, but can we mute the microphones on the drones? I want to watch the #Olympics without being consumed by a pack of mosquitoes.

Good news everyone! The #Olympic flag has been attached the correct way up this time!

I’ve been using a memory and puzzle game apps for the past week. Last night, I slept only 4 hours. My scores are significantly degraded from previous days.

So it begins… #Olympics

Shenanigans always beget shenanigans. Just sayin'.

Launch delayed 'til March due to hydrogen leaks, a balky hatch, need to launch a crew to Space Station, & geometry with the Moon. Next opportunities: March 6, 7, 8, 9, 11. Sorry, families. Another month of training & preparation to get it all right. The Moon will patiently wait. (photo NASA KSC)

Stomp into a sandbox you think you own, ruin the fun for everyone else & when no one wants to play anymore, close the sandbox. "Playground Tantrums!" Now showing at the Kennedy Center.

Dishrack Jenga should be a fucking sport.

Canadian Heritage Moment

Meow class, who would like to explain the difference in flight characteristics between an aircraft with forward centre of gravity & a second aircraft with a centre of gravity that is farther to the rear? Feel free to borrow my Cessna meowdel if you like. #avgeek #cats

Hey US Kindle users! The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) by @astrokatie.com is on sale for $1.99. It's a brilliant book and you now have no excuse for not buying it.

It probably snowed about 12” around Lake Ontario last night. This snow plow mountain was probably 12 feet at its higher point. Most side streets still aren’t plowed. Stay safe out there today! #ONstorm

Chair cake!

Anyone who watches LegalEagle regularly on YouTube should know his reaction to the death of Alex Pretti is NOT normal. He is usually works clinically and ONLY within the letter of the law. I don't think I've EVER seen him break down while doing so. Thank you Devin. (For the sensitive, listen only)

I cut the pad of my thumb yesterday while flying. I didn’t realize how much I relied on it in my every day life. I’m constantly dropping things today and this skeet took twice as long as usual to type.

Lola lets me pet her head and back only, after violently headbutting my hand at 3am while I’m trying to sleep. She just presented her belly for the first time ever, during a socially acceptable hour, to a visiting friend. I see how it is. I'm just the beta tester. #cats

If you live in the path of the winter storm this weekend, make preparations NOW for having no power & not being able to leave home for several days to a week. Especially in the regions forecasted to receive freezing rain. This has the potential of being life threatening! Stock up on food & blankets!

I was awoken at 3am by meowing. Lola had come out from under the headboard. What was it that she wanted? Treats and pets of course. I spent a full hour doing just that. Now she has discovered the joy that is my closet. Guess I’m washing those pants again. #cats

I have a new foster cat. She’s quite timid and has taken to living under my headboard, but I detect sweetness in those eyes. This is Lola. A 9 year old tabby that was surrendered due to “owner allergic to pet.” The SPCA knows nothing about her, so naturally I can’t wait to find out everything!

Is it just me or does scrolling social media lately feel like intense whiplash? Every swipe is another extreme. Cute cats being chaos one second, then an unsettling sense of historical déjà vu the next.

Take one look at state flags. #Erfalasorput does not belong among them. She’s S-Tier work! 🇬🇱 Forcing her to live among “state seal on blue bedsheet” would be a crime against #vexillology! Enjoy this book (pamphlet) on good flight design, which Greenland followed perfectly before it was written!