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Paul Tavatgis

@paultavatgis.bsky.social

I can't explain myself, not just like this. I'm a complicated person, sometimes I'm nice, and sometimes I'm nasty. Naval history (BPF) Lego, Arsenal FC. Minor greek deity (salad dressing). Meanjin/Brisbane on Yuggera/Turrbal land. AI slop = block. He/Him.

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Latest posts by paultavatgis.bsky.social on Bluesky

Happy to announce Badger's Billionaire Relocation Concierge.

It's absolutely not a fancy building with a bottomless pit down the hallway. Honest.

05.11.2025 03:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A packet of Mexican ham branded โ€œFudโ€

A packet of Mexican ham branded โ€œFudโ€

A Far Side cartoon with a dog hiding, having written signs saying Cat Fud pointing into a washing machine where a cat is standing staring into the empty drum. The dog is thinking oh please oh please

A Far Side cartoon with a dog hiding, having written signs saying Cat Fud pointing into a washing machine where a cat is standing staring into the empty drum. The dog is thinking oh please oh please

04.11.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's hilarious - we still call cat food "cat fud" in our house. The cat also loves ham - so this looks it was made for her.

04.11.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maybe we can start all of them together against that lot, in homage to late era Wenger-ball "we need a goal, put on all the attackers" mode

03.11.2025 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The cat makes the bird noise - the currawong cares not

The cat makes the bird noise - the currawong cares not

The one where the cat totally fails to scare the bird

30.10.2025 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@qcat101.bsky.social

30.10.2025 04:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welfare in Australia is a cruel shambles. How about we actually try to help people not squish them | First Dog on the Moon What should the government do? Damnation and mouldy figs to the lot of them

Fiona the Precariously Employed Bettong has an important message for Australia www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

27.10.2025 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 110    ๐Ÿ” 46    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Is it too late to change now?

24.10.2025 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A red mini and a white mini possibly inside the Louvre recently

A red mini and a white mini possibly inside the Louvre recently

Police have released CCTV footage of the Louvre robbers escaping.

23.10.2025 05:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are leaf blowers really necessary? The answer is blowinโ€™ in the wind | Jess Harwood Whatโ€™s wrong with a rake?

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This x1,000,000. Especially in Brisbane, where it seems, for some people life is not complete without using a noisy internal combustion engine for every conceivable purpose.

23.10.2025 04:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With heatwave conditions forecast all this week, wildlife will be seeking water. If they fall into a #pool, they'll likely #drown.

2 grass mats (or similar) are an easy solution but TIE the mat to something too - a brick is not enough as dogs/cats/larger marsupials will pull a brick into a pool.

22.10.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
HMS Victory, in commission but not in the water

HMS Victory, in commission but not in the water

Oldest [floating] commissioned warship in the world :)

22.10.2025 01:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

it seems wrong to "like" this

22.10.2025 01:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Bring me sunshine...."

21.10.2025 06:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hugh Laurie as Bertie Wooster and Stephen Fry as Jeeves. Not Fry and Laurie's version in particular - but P G Wodehouse is my literary prozac

Hugh Laurie as Bertie Wooster and Stephen Fry as Jeeves. Not Fry and Laurie's version in particular - but P G Wodehouse is my literary prozac

Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness

21.10.2025 06:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Key quote from the great Lewis Mumford in 1955 โ€” โ€œAdding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.โ€

Key quote from the great Lewis Mumford in 1955 โ€” โ€œAdding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.โ€

It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.

20.10.2025 05:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 715    ๐Ÿ” 279    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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Who robbed the Louvre?

Right answers only.

19.10.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
Well known criminal gang, specialising in Parisian landmarks

Well known criminal gang, specialising in Parisian landmarks

Who robbed the Louvre?

Right answers only.

19.10.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brisbane City Council is the political wing of the real estate industry, just as the state government is the political wing of the fossil fuel industry. Just imagine them with their "sponsors'" logos on their shiny suits.

17.10.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PETITION: Strong environment laws stop new coal and gas The Australian public voted for a climate majority at the last election, and we want strong environment laws that can stop new coal and gas.

I just signed @australiainstitute.org.au's petition: Strong environment laws stop new coal and gas! Will you join me? nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...

16.10.2025 01:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"He's not that kind of player...."

15.10.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Crowded House being amazing at the Fortitude Music Hall Brisbane

Crowded House being amazing at the Fortitude Music Hall Brisbane

15.10.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Crowded House last night in Brisbane - nearly three hour set - just amazing!

15.10.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lost in CRM transition

13.10.2025 05:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Foundation of Melbourne - Wikipedia

Melbourne was nearly called "Batmania": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundat...

11.10.2025 03:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Scottish History Society

We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too

Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!

Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com

08.10.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 110    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish? Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term โ€˜enshittificationโ€™ explains whatโ€™s gone wrong with the internet โ€“ and ...

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Oh the exquisite joys of late stage capitalism

05.10.2025 06:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Two characters you like. Tag five others to do the same.

Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin

@qcat101.bsky.social
@shazzoir.bsky.social
@ouphrontis.bsky.social
@badgercult.bsky.social
@neilcam57.bsky.social

03.10.2025 19:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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