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@garystark.bsky.social

Retired software developer, musician, photographer and broadcaster. Putting the fun in dysfunction. Putting the pit in epitome. My insanity keeps me sane

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ใ€ŠRubbish binsใ€‹

I am a two-time Walkley-winning IMMIGRANT cartoonist, and this is my cartoon on @PaulineHansonOz.

published with @theage today

08.02.2026 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 315    ๐Ÿ” 104    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A yellow "caution wet floor" standee. The bottom is flared so it looks like a banana peel.

A yellow "caution wet floor" standee. The bottom is flared so it looks like a banana peel.

Standee, deployed

Standee, deployed

This object is a legitimate masterpiece of design

08.02.2026 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5284    ๐Ÿ” 1146    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 23

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

31.01.2026 23:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You need to have a good mechanic on permanent call, and at least two of them ready to go. ๐Ÿ˜

31.01.2026 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I've just been down a rabbit hole, and I'd forgotten just how beautiful some of these early Alfas were.

And they remain so

30.01.2026 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That seems generous

30.01.2026 00:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Friday. I'm enjoying a break from taking a break

30.01.2026 00:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A gentleman never tells. ๐Ÿ˜Š

25.12.2025 08:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've been no-balled. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜–

25.12.2025 07:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My jingles stopped jangling a couple of years ago. ๐Ÿ™ƒโ˜น๏ธ

25.12.2025 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Christmas for everyone who observes.

And also to those who don't.

Please stay safe and well and enjoy your day.

24.12.2025 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Because I don't trust the government.

22.12.2025 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ahhhh ... Wonderful. ๐Ÿ˜–

Several years ago I opted out from MyMedicare.

Tomorrow I am moving into respite care, where, despite the paperwork clearly stating that signing up to MyMedicare is voluntary, unless I sign up, I can't be admitted.

A new meaning of the word voluntary, I see.

22.12.2025 04:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 133    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Many thanks. It's truly appreciated.

19.12.2025 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‘

19.12.2025 04:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beyond annoying, I'm afraid. In one 24 hour period I've gone from mostly independent to "is this where and how I die"

Very bloody confronting.

Recovery is long and slow. And many tears have been shed.

19.12.2025 03:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's not good, and it's not the retirement that I signed up for โ˜น๏ธ

Chemo is working, but I'm being challenged by other issues that affect my various blood levels and BP. That affects my ability to deal with physio, and I now have a thick wad of paper to complete for a respite care residency. ๐Ÿ˜ข

19.12.2025 03:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Opposite the golf course, at the northern part of Bondi.

Bus stop is right at the door if I recall correctly

19.12.2025 03:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Prior to my current situation, we would buy 3 loaves of the seedy rye, and put two into the freezer, keeping one for almost immediate consumption.

Delayed by the freshness of the mini bagels. ๐Ÿ™ƒ

19.12.2025 03:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, stodgy is an apt description, but done well, with the right fixins, they make a great breakfast or snack.

When I lived in CA and TX we had a rotating member of staff bring in bagels and donuts for Friday breakfast. As well as the requisite fixins.

19.12.2025 03:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

375 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay

The Bagel Company.

They do mini bagels which means that you can get more flavours for your choice.

I love the onions, or garlic.

Kosher, so not open for Shabbat.

Also grab a loaf of the seeded rye. Smoked salmon philly cheese and sliced red onions.

19.12.2025 03:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, I won't. ๐Ÿ˜

01.12.2025 00:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿงป

29.11.2025 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Turkey Day all y'all

26.11.2025 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't believe so.

Sadly.

She's unworthy of holding any form of public office.

25.11.2025 00:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She needs to be expelled from parliament

24.11.2025 21:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hoppy burpday

๐Ÿ™ƒ

24.11.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โœ…

21.11.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See my follow up post.

๐Ÿ˜Š

21.11.2025 00:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh yes: not with a needle, but closer to an infusion, but the doctors refer to ut as an injection, so ...

21.11.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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