Mike
@mikeologie.bsky.social
Urban homesteading, gardening, chickens and nature.
Sooke, Vancouver Island
Sooke, Vancouver Island
The other day on my walk to work this owl landed on some power lines. They're such beautiful creatures.
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The other day on my walk to work this owl landed on some power lines. They're such beautiful creatures.
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You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't
October 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't
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A hike up Mount Braden with good friends was a perfect way to start a long weekend and remind me what I am thankful for. 💛
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October 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
A hike up Mount Braden with good friends was a perfect way to start a long weekend and remind me what I am thankful for. 💛
@mikeologie.bsky.social @tiredfaced.bsky.social
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Israel killed this woman’s daughter in Gaza and she still has family in Palestine.
She’s been with demonstrators following Mark Carney around Montreal today.
But she was arrested.
Apparently, she was too loud while trying to get Mark Carney to care about her family.
Here’s what she told me:
She’s been with demonstrators following Mark Carney around Montreal today.
But she was arrested.
Apparently, she was too loud while trying to get Mark Carney to care about her family.
Here’s what she told me:
August 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Israel killed this woman’s daughter in Gaza and she still has family in Palestine.
She’s been with demonstrators following Mark Carney around Montreal today.
But she was arrested.
Apparently, she was too loud while trying to get Mark Carney to care about her family.
Here’s what she told me:
She’s been with demonstrators following Mark Carney around Montreal today.
But she was arrested.
Apparently, she was too loud while trying to get Mark Carney to care about her family.
Here’s what she told me:
July 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Penhill Watermelon and Cafe au Lait are hitting their stride in the garden this week.
You could hit the buffet with these dinner plates.
#dahlias #cutflower #flowers #bloomscroll
You could hit the buffet with these dinner plates.
#dahlias #cutflower #flowers #bloomscroll
July 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Penhill Watermelon and Cafe au Lait are hitting their stride in the garden this week.
You could hit the buffet with these dinner plates.
#dahlias #cutflower #flowers #bloomscroll
You could hit the buffet with these dinner plates.
#dahlias #cutflower #flowers #bloomscroll
Yo, @mark-carney.bsky.social , get your shit together and do the same.
"French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza."
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.
apnews.com
July 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Yo, @mark-carney.bsky.social , get your shit together and do the same.
The dahlias and snaps were begging to be cut today.
July 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The dahlias and snaps were begging to be cut today.
I got some baking in today, as well. Decided to make scones with the raspberries from the back yard.
July 21, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I got some baking in today, as well. Decided to make scones with the raspberries from the back yard.
July 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Can't get enough of these fluffy little idiots. It's interesting how much more relaxed this batch is compared to the last one. I'm guessing having 24 together is less stressful on them then when I raised just two.
I can easily pick these ones up without much of a problem.
I can easily pick these ones up without much of a problem.
July 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Can't get enough of these fluffy little idiots. It's interesting how much more relaxed this batch is compared to the last one. I'm guessing having 24 together is less stressful on them then when I raised just two.
I can easily pick these ones up without much of a problem.
I can easily pick these ones up without much of a problem.
Two more baby #quail hatched overnight, bringing the total to 25. This gives me a hatch rate of 76%, which is way better than my first run.
I really needed a win here and it feels great to see some success.
I really needed a win here and it feels great to see some success.
July 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Two more baby #quail hatched overnight, bringing the total to 25. This gives me a hatch rate of 76%, which is way better than my first run.
I really needed a win here and it feels great to see some success.
I really needed a win here and it feels great to see some success.
First successful #coturnixquail hatch in the books.
July 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
First successful #coturnixquail hatch in the books.
Beautiful day at Sombrio beach before the fog rolled in.
July 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Beautiful day at Sombrio beach before the fog rolled in.
Salmon farms are absolutely disgusting and have no place in our oceans.
This is what factory fish farms don’t want you to see. 🎥
Federal underwater inspection footage from an experimental fish farm near Tofino shows the sea floor under the farm covered in fish feces & feed.
Watch the videos and take action at: www.safesalmon.ca/sh_t_tapes
Federal underwater inspection footage from an experimental fish farm near Tofino shows the sea floor under the farm covered in fish feces & feed.
Watch the videos and take action at: www.safesalmon.ca/sh_t_tapes
June 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Salmon farms are absolutely disgusting and have no place in our oceans.
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It’s always a good day to explore East Sooke Park 🌲🥾 We got lucky with some sunshine poking through the rain too ⛅️
Thanks everyone who came along!
Thanks everyone who came along!
June 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It’s always a good day to explore East Sooke Park 🌲🥾 We got lucky with some sunshine poking through the rain too ⛅️
Thanks everyone who came along!
Thanks everyone who came along!
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What a fantastic day exploring East Sooke with @outinthewoodsvi.bsky.social ! 🌦️🥾🌿🌊
Big thanks to @tiredfaced.bsky.social for leading the pack, @mikeologie.bsky.social for keeping us all on track, and everyone who came out!
Big thanks to @tiredfaced.bsky.social for leading the pack, @mikeologie.bsky.social for keeping us all on track, and everyone who came out!
June 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
What a fantastic day exploring East Sooke with @outinthewoodsvi.bsky.social ! 🌦️🥾🌿🌊
Big thanks to @tiredfaced.bsky.social for leading the pack, @mikeologie.bsky.social for keeping us all on track, and everyone who came out!
Big thanks to @tiredfaced.bsky.social for leading the pack, @mikeologie.bsky.social for keeping us all on track, and everyone who came out!
In a week that keeps throwing challenges my way... Last night our broody hen passed away while sitting on her eggs. She was very determined and rarely got up off of them. Food and water was always nearby but she just wouldn't eat.
R.I.P. Jett.
#homesteading #chickens #backyardchickens
R.I.P. Jett.
#homesteading #chickens #backyardchickens
June 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In a week that keeps throwing challenges my way... Last night our broody hen passed away while sitting on her eggs. She was very determined and rarely got up off of them. Food and water was always nearby but she just wouldn't eat.
R.I.P. Jett.
#homesteading #chickens #backyardchickens
R.I.P. Jett.
#homesteading #chickens #backyardchickens
Incubator failures are heartbreaking and I feel like just giving up. Anyone have any advice or words of encouragement?
June 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Incubator failures are heartbreaking and I feel like just giving up. Anyone have any advice or words of encouragement?
Third failed incubation. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I'm getting very discouraged.
June 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Third failed incubation. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I'm getting very discouraged.
Can't believe this loser was almost premier
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail nationalnewswatch.com/2025/06/16/b...
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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June 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Can't believe this loser was almost premier
I think photo radar should be used in every school and construction zone. Hell, they can pepper them in along all roads and highways. Instant enforcement or a nice way to collect funds for the municipality.
Do whatever you want (if you own a home or drive a car). Nothing matters. What an empty society.
‘That’s a lot’: Vaughan pumps the brakes on photo radar after a deluge of speeding tickets raises hackles
The city says it will pause handing out fines to speeding drivers caught by automated speed cameras.
www.thestar.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I think photo radar should be used in every school and construction zone. Hell, they can pepper them in along all roads and highways. Instant enforcement or a nice way to collect funds for the municipality.
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In the late-1950s and early-1960s, the Canadian government subjected any federal employee suspected of being gay to tests on what was termed The Fruit Machine.
Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In the late-1950s and early-1960s, the Canadian government subjected any federal employee suspected of being gay to tests on what was termed The Fruit Machine.
Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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Michelle Douglas was an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces with an exemplary service record.
Then, in 1989, she was suddenly dismissed because she was "not advantageously employable due to homosexuality".
Her court case changed Canadian history.
This is her story.
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Then, in 1989, she was suddenly dismissed because she was "not advantageously employable due to homosexuality".
Her court case changed Canadian history.
This is her story.
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June 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Michelle Douglas was an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces with an exemplary service record.
Then, in 1989, she was suddenly dismissed because she was "not advantageously employable due to homosexuality".
Her court case changed Canadian history.
This is her story.
🧵1/10
Then, in 1989, she was suddenly dismissed because she was "not advantageously employable due to homosexuality".
Her court case changed Canadian history.
This is her story.
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