John Kelly
@jkelly3.bsky.social
Retired LEGO Master Model Builder; Now building software teams and running TTRPG for kids at the park. Posts about Tech, Lego, TTRPG and Soccer.
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John Kelly
@jkelly3.bsky.social
· Sep 24
devopsdays Minneapolis - John Kelly - Confessions of a Former Professional Lego Master Builder
YouTube video by DevOps MSP
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Always fun when there are people I work with who somehow don't know that I used to work for LEGO as a Master Model Builder. Then I get to share the video and/or the pictures.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI89...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI89...
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Yeah, I think it sells for special events (WCQ, big playoff game, etc…) but if it’s 12F for a regular season MLS game against the Colorado Rapids I think a LOT of people stay home. And I won’t blame them.
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Yeah, I think it sells for special events (WCQ, big playoff game, etc…) but if it’s 12F for a regular season MLS game against the Colorado Rapids I think a LOT of people stay home. And I won’t blame them.
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Also still mad at Heath for not playing Collin Martin the match after he came out
November 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Also still mad at Heath for not playing Collin Martin the match after he came out
Never forgive Heath for not letting Miguel Ibarra have his last minute for the loons. Like it when there is that gesture to the players and the supporters who want the chance to be there.
Just want to point out that Mascherno played Ryan Sailor (long-time deep reserve; out of contract; almost certainly won't be retained next year) for 10 mins at the end of Miami's final reg season home game last month when he didn't have to. Was just a gesture of humanity/humility.
November 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Never forgive Heath for not letting Miguel Ibarra have his last minute for the loons. Like it when there is that gesture to the players and the supporters who want the chance to be there.
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I know! Who runs their opponent scouting department?!?!
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I know! Who runs their opponent scouting department?!?!
So good. :)
Killing me softly with Boxall, killing me softly, from dead balls...
November 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
So good. :)
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Nectarios Triantis is the exact kind of midfielder that Minnesota has needed since 2020. Press-resistent in possession, good reading in transition phases, physical against the ball. A clear pillar for the Loons going forward.
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Nectarios Triantis is the exact kind of midfielder that Minnesota has needed since 2020. Press-resistent in possession, good reading in transition phases, physical against the ball. A clear pillar for the Loons going forward.
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Good gracious Joseph Rosales nearly got a third for Minnesota. It gets dark early these days in Seattle, sure, but the MLS After Dark ratings are OFF THE CHARTS here
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Good gracious Joseph Rosales nearly got a third for Minnesota. It gets dark early these days in Seattle, sure, but the MLS After Dark ratings are OFF THE CHARTS here
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
Well on the positive side, they aren’t going to give me a heart attack watching this match and worrying they have to hold until penalties. #MNUFC
Wait was that a goal? Okay! Cmon you loons!
Wait was that a goal? Okay! Cmon you loons!
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Well on the positive side, they aren’t going to give me a heart attack watching this match and worrying they have to hold until penalties. #MNUFC
Wait was that a goal? Okay! Cmon you loons!
Wait was that a goal? Okay! Cmon you loons!
I am not a great ref. I like to coach too much. But every time I get really worked up as a coach or spectator, I feel like I have to go out and ref a few youth matches as penance. Because it's a tough job. This guy makes me feel better both about what I can be annoyed at, and at letting it go. Thx.
Follow-up on da Silva's performance last night. I am seeing a lot of people say he was biased due to the bookings (5 to #MNUFC, none to Seattle), and, obviously, the ridiculous no-call in the 10th minute that denied Bongi a goal... 1/
I can’t even begin to grasp how utterly cowardly it was of da Silva to not call the foul by Ragan on Bongi…
- Penalty to #MNUFC
- Red card to Ragan (DOGSO, not challenging for the ball)
- Ragan suspended for G2
1/2
- Penalty to #MNUFC
- Red card to Ragan (DOGSO, not challenging for the ball)
- Ragan suspended for G2
1/2
October 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I am not a great ref. I like to coach too much. But every time I get really worked up as a coach or spectator, I feel like I have to go out and ref a few youth matches as penance. Because it's a tough job. This guy makes me feel better both about what I can be annoyed at, and at letting it go. Thx.
Went looking specifically for @vetshak.bsky.social 's analysis because I remember being so upset about a Dotson red card once and him explaining to the world (correctly and I hated it) that it was absolutely the proper set of calls then. :)
I can’t even begin to grasp how utterly cowardly it was of da Silva to not call the foul by Ragan on Bongi…
- Penalty to #MNUFC
- Red card to Ragan (DOGSO, not challenging for the ball)
- Ragan suspended for G2
1/2
- Penalty to #MNUFC
- Red card to Ragan (DOGSO, not challenging for the ball)
- Ragan suspended for G2
1/2
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Went looking specifically for @vetshak.bsky.social 's analysis because I remember being so upset about a Dotson red card once and him explaining to the world (correctly and I hated it) that it was absolutely the proper set of calls then. :)
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The guy in the yellow shirt apparently had some bad views.
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The guy in the yellow shirt apparently had some bad views.
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A message, right on Tani Time.
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A message, right on Tani Time.
Three “nice shirt” comments just on the walk ti get breakfast in the hellscape that is the city of minneapolis.
October 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Three “nice shirt” comments just on the walk ti get breakfast in the hellscape that is the city of minneapolis.
Was starting to dream up a new adventure setting for the kids at the park. Thinking points of light against the undead who own the nights. My buddy: “so basically Minecraft?”
Can’t unsee it. Sigh.
Can’t unsee it. Sigh.
September 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Was starting to dream up a new adventure setting for the kids at the park. Thinking points of light against the undead who own the nights. My buddy: “so basically Minecraft?”
Can’t unsee it. Sigh.
Can’t unsee it. Sigh.
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You simply cannot make me spend my time on this stuff. Oh the president said Tylenol causes autism? Well it doesn't. No I'm not going to pore through research papers to prove it to you. That's not what my time is for. My time is for playing videogames and gazing lovingly at my wife.
September 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
You simply cannot make me spend my time on this stuff. Oh the president said Tylenol causes autism? Well it doesn't. No I'm not going to pore through research papers to prove it to you. That's not what my time is for. My time is for playing videogames and gazing lovingly at my wife.
A million percent this. My autistic daughter is amazing and I'd not change a thing about her, or she wouldn't be who she is. Learning how to have a deep relationship with her has made every relationship I have better and more meaningful. She's just great.
I've said this many times, but saying "people with autism" is playing directly into this perception because it sounds like something we caught instead of part of who we are. You wouldn't say a person with gayness or a person with maleness. Autism is no different. We are autistic, we don't 'have' it.
Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.
September 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A million percent this. My autistic daughter is amazing and I'd not change a thing about her, or she wouldn't be who she is. Learning how to have a deep relationship with her has made every relationship I have better and more meaningful. She's just great.
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Saw this #SesameStreet reel on Instagram and felt so seen, it hurt.
"And it only Tuesday."
I wasn't expecting Sesame Street to still be making hella-relatable-to-me content when I was in my 50s, but dang.
www.instagram.com/p/DOHCqVyjgvQ/
"And it only Tuesday."
I wasn't expecting Sesame Street to still be making hella-relatable-to-me content when I was in my 50s, but dang.
www.instagram.com/p/DOHCqVyjgvQ/
September 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Saw this #SesameStreet reel on Instagram and felt so seen, it hurt.
"And it only Tuesday."
I wasn't expecting Sesame Street to still be making hella-relatable-to-me content when I was in my 50s, but dang.
www.instagram.com/p/DOHCqVyjgvQ/
"And it only Tuesday."
I wasn't expecting Sesame Street to still be making hella-relatable-to-me content when I was in my 50s, but dang.
www.instagram.com/p/DOHCqVyjgvQ/
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Minnesota is grieving - and we are determined to turn our grief into action to protect our children.
September 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Minnesota is grieving - and we are determined to turn our grief into action to protect our children.
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We are the 5th community to raise this banner, created by Austin supporters after Uvalde. We're united with all those communities in mourning for all tof those we've lost - and in the outrage that this banner will surely be needed again.
August 31, 2025 at 12:46 AM
We are the 5th community to raise this banner, created by Austin supporters after Uvalde. We're united with all those communities in mourning for all tof those we've lost - and in the outrage that this banner will surely be needed again.
The sign I held up facing the @mnwonderwall.bsky.social As a guy who had family in this horror, the outpouring from the community had been really helpful.
August 31, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The sign I held up facing the @mnwonderwall.bsky.social As a guy who had family in this horror, the outpouring from the community had been really helpful.
Didn't expect this to hit me as hard as it did. Thank you. I wasn't sure I was going to have my normal full throat to sing with you from Sec 15.
Solidarity from Austin. I think we're sending you guys our banner that has unfortunately been to several places already
August 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Didn't expect this to hit me as hard as it did. Thank you. I wasn't sure I was going to have my normal full throat to sing with you from Sec 15.
Even before I had family members in this horrible tragedy, I'd have been for this.
More on that
August 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Even before I had family members in this horrible tragedy, I'd have been for this.
This is my nephew. And this is his gofundme page. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-for...
August 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This is my nephew. And this is his gofundme page. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-for...
If the story you hear yesterday on the news about Victor touched you, you can help out my nephew here. Long road for a lot of those kids. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-for...
Donate for Victor's Ongoing Medical Care, organized by Mike Kelly
On 8/27 hundreds of students were impacted by a horrific shooting at Annunciation … Mike Kelly needs your support for Donate for Victor's Ongoing Medical Care
www.gofundme.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If the story you hear yesterday on the news about Victor touched you, you can help out my nephew here. Long road for a lot of those kids. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-for...