@bikenwhisky.bsky.social
Canadian Father, Husband, Opa, Veteran, Semi-Retired Cyclist, Bike Mechanic, Reader, Jays Fan since 77 Progressive, CBC watcher & listener
Movie youβve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
08.12.2025 00:52 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0Super Bowl Weekend: The Commish and NFL owners present Trump with a solid gold football. He signs an Executive Order declaring it illegal to refer to "soccer" as "football." That term will be exclusive to American football.
06.12.2025 19:49 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Selfie of a man wearing a hat and glasses, standing in a crowded bike shop
It was a brutal week of heel-to-toe Teams meetings, as I fail at retirement. But my weekly volunteer shift at the Squeaky Wheel Bike Coop brings me joy.
Find that which brings you joy and do more of it.
Cover of the book "Autocracy Inc" by Anne Applebaum
This would be a good time to recognize the excellent "Autocracy Inc" by Anne Applebaum.
05.12.2025 17:51 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Cover of a reprint of the book "The Donnellys Must Die" by Orlo Miller
Finished "The Donnellys Must Die" by Orlo Miller, a 1962 look at Canada's first, high profile mass murder, for which there was no conviction, and considered the authoritative work. A fascinating look at the intersection of Irish immigrants, religion, and politics in early Confederation.
04.12.2025 22:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0It is not. From nato.int: "The operational level consists of three standing Joint Force Commands (JFCs): one in Brunssum, the Netherlands, one in Naples, Italy and one in Norfolk, Virginia, USA." So JFCN is colocated with ACT but not subordinate.
04.12.2025 20:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1Kudos to you, Bruce, for recognizing quality work from a competitor and recommending it to your followers.
Fascinating read. Thank you
@torontobluejays.bsky.social
Where do I get one of these jerseys? Seriously. Get with Vladdy and sell them for Jays Care
Where do I get one of those jerseys?
Seriously.
Post your favourite Star Trek character - wrong answers only
El Capitan Kirk #bluejays
Played this one on another long drive. The discussion with Gregor was solid analysis of the Cease signing. And the interview with Ted Kalnins with definitely get me to a London Majors game next season. Great episode!
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28.11.2025 02:03 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I'm sure that Rob MAGA Manfred would be all over that. /s
27.11.2025 20:26 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Best sitcom episode, period. Brilliant.
Happy Thanks... giving...from...W...K...R...P..
You've just died. The 6th picture in your gallery is what killed you.
27.11.2025 14:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 2To all of my American friends, a Happy Thanksgiving!
And a special greeting to all those US military members with whom I have served in CAN, the US, and places abroad. If home, be thankful. If away, be safe.
This π remains the funniest single episode in sitcom history.
Can't wait for the analysis on DLF tomorrow!
27.11.2025 00:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0How many days until pitchers and catchers report?
27.11.2025 00:41 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0I just bought"One Nation Under God." So it has transitioned from the Want-to-Read list to the To-Read pile.
It's in the on-deck circle.
Old joke:
Q: What's the worst thing that a sadist can do to a masochist?
A: Nothing.
Can you do the biscuits and cornbread on the grill? I've done it before, just keep an eye on the temps.
Did an Easter turkey on it a few years ago, during a long blackout.
Good luck!
Score?
26.11.2025 17:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0When I was 5 or 6, I rode my toboggan into the side of a house and concussed myself. It was around the early 70s, so no one cared. But, yup, helmets are a good idea.
One of her most pop hills in Ldn is on my street. Few wear lids when sledding but all the teens do on boards. Weird
Could have tried:
"MacDuff was from his mother's womb
Untimely ripped."
Awfully nice of the designers of this chair to make it #dachshund size.
#dachshundlove
Voting isn't a dating app to find the perfect mate.
It's a bus, and you pick the one that gets you closest to your destination.
I once received a city bylaw noise complaint about my dog barking excessively. Dated three weeks after the dog died.
That was fun
What are your thoughts on a ball cap with a suit, maybe with the hat and tie in matching red?
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