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DabiDown
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Grandfather. Kahu to Dabi 53 m/o MAS. Hobby artist. Former zookeeper. Minecraft Bedrock and needle felting noob. Leaning towards misanthropy and sakoku. Primal. Treat the earth well; take only what you need. Elbows Up NPR 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇲🇽🇬🇱🐧 PBS Resist Antifa Fump
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What a beautiful morning for a walk by the water.🐾
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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“More Pumpkins” (2025)
Another rapid pumpkin scene done in Procreate app on iPad Pro.

#Digital_Art #Pumpkins #Procreate #Color_Fill #iPad_Pro
The image depicts a row of pumpkins in a field. There are five pumpkins visible, each with distinct shapes and sizes. The pumpkins are positioned in a line, with their stems and leaves extending upwards. The first pumpkin on the left is elongated with vertical stripes. The second pumpkin is rounder and has a smooth surface. The third pumpkin is slightly smaller and has a more irregular shape. The fourth pumpkin is similar in size to the second one but has a lighter color. The fifth pumpkin is taller and has a darker hue. In the background, there are rolling hills with alternating patches of green and brown, suggesting cultivated land. Above the pumpkins, several birds are flying in the sky, which is clear with a few clouds scattered across it.
October 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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“Fifteen Minute Pumpkins” (2025)
Time for another seasonal piece. Quickly done in the HeavyPaint app on iPad Pro.

#Digital_Art #Pumpkins #HeavyPaint #iPad_Pro
The image depicts a row of five large pumpkins situated on a field. The pumpkins vary in color, with shades of brown, green, light purple, orange, and blue. Each pumpkin has a stem protruding from the top, with some stems having leaves attached. The pumpkins are positioned closely together, with minimal space between them. In the background, there are several birds flying in the sky, which is filled with clouds. The ground is covered with small plants and leaves scattered around the pumpkins.
October 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Manchester City is the first to offer soccer fans edible coffee cups | The Optimist Daily

#Manchester_City #edible_coffee_cups

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Manchester City is the first to offer soccer fans edible coffee cups | The Optimist Daily
To help reduce waste, Manchester City is serving hot drinks in edible coffee cups in an effort to promote environmental sustainability and to reduce waste.
www.optimistdaily.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Mangroves play a significant role in reducing storm surge and property damage during hurricanes, providing substantial annual economic benefits for coastal communities in Florida.
Study highlights the benefits of mangroves for reducing property damage during hurricanes
A new study led by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) and East Carolina University (ECU) has found that mangroves significantly reduced storm surges and property damages during Hurricanes Irma in 2017 and Ian in 2022.
phys.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Happy Indigenous Day

Indigenous Regenerative Land Management
#Indigenous_Day #Indigenous_Regenerative_Land_Management #Regenerative_Land_Management

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The image features a rocky landscape with large boulders and sparse vegetation in the foreground. The text overlay includes "Bioneers 2025 Indigenous Forum" at the top, followed by "Indigenous Regenerative Land Management" in the center. Below this, the names Aja Conrad, Elizabeth Paige, Ali Meders-Knight, Jordan Reyes, and Eriel Deranger are listed. The background shows a sky with clouds and a gradient of colors.
October 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Thylacine Sighting. Hopeful.

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#Thylacine #Australia
Mainland Thylacine Filmed | Not extinct | Yowza | 2mins+ of Footage | October 2025
YouTube video by ambiguous world
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October 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Happy Birthday, John. Miss you.

#John_Lennon #Imagine #The_Beatles

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Remembering John on his birthday today
YouTube video by The Beatles
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October 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Luckily we visited Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park two weeks ago. Perfect weather and it was open. The park is beautiful. Spent several nights in Forks but did not observe any vampires.

#Hoh_Rainforest #Olympic_National_Park #Washington_State #Twilight #Vampires #Forks
The image shows a sign for the Hoh Visitor Center, indicating an elevation of 573 feet. The sign is mounted on two concrete posts and features the emblem of the National Park Service, which includes a tree and mountain design with the text "National Park Service" and "Department of the Interior." The sign is situated in a natural setting with trees and ferns visible in the background, and the ground is covered with gravel and small rocks.
October 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Watched an episode of ‘The Crow Girl’ last evening in which the character orders two hot sticky buns.
Wife picked one up at the bakery this morning.

#Hot_Sticky_Bun #Bakery #Pastry
The image shows a black mug and a pastry on a plate. The mug is positioned towards the back and slightly to the left. It features an image of a rhinoceros and the text "THE BLACK RHINO" on its surface. The mug is placed on a granite countertop. In front of the mug, there is a pastry on a pink plate. The pastry is topped with chopped nuts and is resting on a piece of white parchment paper. The plate is also on the granite countertop, and the pastry appears to be a sticky bun or similar baked good.
October 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Do you like horses/donkeys?

If so have you checked out the Moon’s horse YouTube channel?
Watching the new donkey birth episode.
My new Internet rabbit hole.

#Horses #Donkeys

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Born Unique, Loved Completely – Meet Our 1-Day-Old Baby Donkey
YouTube video by The Moons' Home for Retired Sport Horses & Animals
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October 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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The Shadows - Wonderful Land (From "The Final Tour" DVD)

#Music #The_Shadows

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The Shadows - Wonderful Land (From "The Final Tour" DVD)
YouTube video by Mercury Studios
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October 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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August 1964 - The beginning of one of the best years in my life and flying on the most beautiful aircraft I have flown on.

#BOAC #Kano #VC10 #Travel #Aircraft #Travel
The image features two distinct tags. The first tag, positioned on the left, is a baggage claim tag with the text "KANO" prominently displayed in large, bold letters. Below "KANO," there is a sequence of numbers "131317" with a zigzag pattern in the background. The letters "B.O.A.C" are printed at the bottom left of this tag. The second tag, located on the right, contains the text "B.O.A.C VC10" in bold letters. Below this, the words "Triumphantly swift · silent · serene" are printed. Both tags are set against a textured background.
September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Human Safety: A Glove That Nearly Killed A Seal!
YouTube video by Ocean Conservation Namibia
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September 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Ocean Conservation Namibia
BTS | Seal Rescue Montage
Their awesome YouTube channel is my rabbit hole on the Internet. Dedication. Teamwork. Innovation. Rescue. Do we really need to eat as much fish as we do?
#OCN #Ocean_Conservation_Namibia #Entanglements #Rescue #Seals
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The image shows two individuals on a sandy beach, each holding large nets. The person on the left is wearing a blue jacket and a beige cap, with sunglasses resting on the cap. The net they are holding contains tangled ropes or lines. The person on the right is wearing a head-mounted camera and is holding a similar net. Both nets have a circular frame with a mesh material. The logo of Ocean Conservation Namibia is visible in the top left corner of the image. The beach extends into the background, with a flat sandy surface.
September 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Observed in the hood. Eminating stench of poor judgement, self doubt, simple mindedness and small genitalia.
#Clown_Car
ALT text: The image depicts a residential driveway with a Clown Car parked on it. The vehicle has a futuristic, angular design reminiscent of a Matchbox car or a backyard custom-built jalopy. Now considered a “Lemon”. Vehicle is not allowed in the European Union due to pedestrian safety issues. Drivers of such vehicles are now considered morons and easily influenced by woodenheads. It is positioned parallel to the garage door, occupying the right side of the driveway. The house in the background is painted in a blue color with white trim around the windows and doors. It features a single-car garage with a white door that has four small windows at the top. The front door is located to the left of the garage, recessed slightly under a small porch area. There is a small garden area to the left of the driveway, with various plants and a small tree. The driveway and the street are made of concrete, and there is a circular manhole cover visible on the street in front of the driveway.
September 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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From ‘A Minecraft Movie’. The Overworld is the only place for me to be in this time of KAOS (Get Smart). A sakoku refuge while patiently waiting for the Seven Extinction

#Minecraft ##Get_Smart #Sakoku #Seventh_Extinction
The image depicts a vast landscape with a variety of geographical features. In the foreground, there is a dense forest area with lush greenery. This forest extends towards the middle of the image, where it meets a large body of water, possibly a lake or river, which reflects the surrounding scenery. The water is bordered by rocky cliffs and plateaus, which rise sharply from the water's edge. In the background, towering mountains dominate the skyline. These mountains are rugged and have snow-capped peaks, suggesting significant elevation. The mountains vary in size and shape, with some having sharp, jagged peaks while others are more rounded. The landscape is expansive, with the mountains stretching across the entire width of the image, creating a sense of depth and scale. The caption at the bottom of the image reads "[echoing] The Overworld!" indicating a reference to a fictional or virtual world.
September 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Listening to:
Jack Black - Steve's Lava Chicken (Official Music Video) | A Minecraft Movie

#Music #Jack_Black #Minecraft #Lava_Chicken

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Jack Black - Steve's Lava Chicken (Official Music Video) | A Minecraft Movie Soundtrack | WaterTower
YouTube video by WaterTower Music
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September 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Evidence from US studies on the value and trade offs of beavers for ecosystems comes down strongly pro-beaver.
How reintroducing beavers can enhance ecological health
Utilizing high-resolution aerial imagery to map beaver dams, researchers aim to assist managers in restoring wetlands and boosting biodiversity.
news.stanford.edu
September 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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South Australia is the first place in the world to ban plastic soy sauce fish as part of a broader crackdown on single-use plastics. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/aust...
Australia says goodbye to plastic soy sauce fish in world-first ban | The Optimist Daily
Farewell little soy fish: South Australia is first in the world to ban fish-shaped soy sauce bottles, tackling single-use plastics and protecting marine life.
www.optimistdaily.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Astoria’s Pier 39 is 150 years old.
Coffee Girl is the best place to eat in town. It has a great location and sits next to the interesting museum.

#Astoria #North_Coast #PNW #Pier39 #Coffee_Girl

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The image depicts a large room filled with numerous women working in a cannery. The women are dressed in uniforms consisting of white aprons, caps, and gloves, indicating a focus on hygiene and safety. They are positioned at long tables, working closely together in rows. The tables are covered with fish, which the women are processing. The room is spacious, with high ceilings and large hanging lights providing illumination. Windows line the walls, allowing natural light to enter. The women are engaged in various tasks related to fish processing, such as cleaning, cutting, and packaging. The image captures a bustling work environment with a significant number of workers concentrated in a single area, emphasizing the scale of operations within the cannery.
September 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Patiently waiting for the seventh extinction.
#Evolution #Extinction #Humankind
September 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Benjamin 1936 7 September RIP

#Thylacine #Benjamin #Extinction

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Benjamin 1936 RIP
Benjamin, the last known Thylacine in captivity died on this day in 1936.Probably my favorite wild animal. One can only hope there are more out there.It is heartbreaking to watch the video of Benja…
southoftonight.wordpress.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Have found my need to share is more satisfying in journaling than online posting. And more relevant.

#Journaling #Social_Networks #Relevance
September 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The fallacy of social media. Video says it all. Time to decide. Have slowed my activity. Turned to more texting friends, journaling and narrowing online activity to much calmer Canadian Openspace.Social platform. Want more social? Try Openspace.

openspace.social

#Social_Networks #Openspace_Social
Openspace.Social
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September 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM