Nick Piers
@nickpiers.bsky.social
40-something Halifax dude who loves biking, yoga, comics, and an assortment of other nerdy stuff.
Currently trying to push through imposter syndrome and get back into writing after a years-long hiatus.
WEBSITE/BLOG: www.nickpiers.com
Pronouns: he/him
Currently trying to push through imposter syndrome and get back into writing after a years-long hiatus.
WEBSITE/BLOG: www.nickpiers.com
Pronouns: he/him
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Nick Piers
@nickpiers.bsky.social
· Jan 23
Okay, introduction thread. I'll make this my pinned post.
So, hi. I'm Nick. I don't post often, but if I do, it'll probably be about cycling, comics, mental health, TV shows & movies, my cats, and social justice.
I'm left leaning as hell and angry the world is leaning more and more the other way.
So, hi. I'm Nick. I don't post often, but if I do, it'll probably be about cycling, comics, mental health, TV shows & movies, my cats, and social justice.
I'm left leaning as hell and angry the world is leaning more and more the other way.
Evening Forecast: HEAVY RAIN. THUNDERSHOWERS. CAUTION! ONLY MADMEN WOULD TRAVEL BY BICYCLE.
Me, leaving work: Kay, I'll get all my rain gear on to bike home. I'm ready for it.
Mother Nature: Ehhhh, just some heavy fog, I guess. Barely even misting.
Me: OH, COME ON!
#BikeHfx
Me, leaving work: Kay, I'll get all my rain gear on to bike home. I'm ready for it.
Mother Nature: Ehhhh, just some heavy fog, I guess. Barely even misting.
Me: OH, COME ON!
#BikeHfx
Oh yeah, I'm dreading the return home tonight.
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Evening Forecast: HEAVY RAIN. THUNDERSHOWERS. CAUTION! ONLY MADMEN WOULD TRAVEL BY BICYCLE.
Me, leaving work: Kay, I'll get all my rain gear on to bike home. I'm ready for it.
Mother Nature: Ehhhh, just some heavy fog, I guess. Barely even misting.
Me: OH, COME ON!
#BikeHfx
Me, leaving work: Kay, I'll get all my rain gear on to bike home. I'm ready for it.
Mother Nature: Ehhhh, just some heavy fog, I guess. Barely even misting.
Me: OH, COME ON!
#BikeHfx
Mother Nature and I need to sit down for a chat. I expected to bike through a rain storm into work today. So I decked myself out in all my rain gear.
What did Mother Nature give me in return?
Barely a drop.
Hurm.
#BikeHfx
What did Mother Nature give me in return?
Barely a drop.
Hurm.
#BikeHfx
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Mother Nature and I need to sit down for a chat. I expected to bike through a rain storm into work today. So I decked myself out in all my rain gear.
What did Mother Nature give me in return?
Barely a drop.
Hurm.
#BikeHfx
What did Mother Nature give me in return?
Barely a drop.
Hurm.
#BikeHfx
Current status:
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Current status:
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
Ruff looks like he's holding paws with Tuff.
Two episodes in, and yeah, I'm absolutely hooked.
I'm only about 30 minutes into the new show, Pluribus, and I'm already hooked.
Do like I did and just go into it totally blind. Don't watch a trailer, don't read anything about it. Just know it's a new show from the creator of Breaking Bad.
The hype is real on this one, folks.
Do like I did and just go into it totally blind. Don't watch a trailer, don't read anything about it. Just know it's a new show from the creator of Breaking Bad.
The hype is real on this one, folks.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Two episodes in, and yeah, I'm absolutely hooked.
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Dinovember day 3 catch-up! This time it's Corythosaurus! One of the classic "duck bill" dinos from the late Cretaceous! :D #Dinovember2025 #Dinosaur #Paleoart
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Dinovember day 3 catch-up! This time it's Corythosaurus! One of the classic "duck bill" dinos from the late Cretaceous! :D #Dinovember2025 #Dinosaur #Paleoart
I'm only about 30 minutes into the new show, Pluribus, and I'm already hooked.
Do like I did and just go into it totally blind. Don't watch a trailer, don't read anything about it. Just know it's a new show from the creator of Breaking Bad.
The hype is real on this one, folks.
Do like I did and just go into it totally blind. Don't watch a trailer, don't read anything about it. Just know it's a new show from the creator of Breaking Bad.
The hype is real on this one, folks.
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I'm only about 30 minutes into the new show, Pluribus, and I'm already hooked.
Do like I did and just go into it totally blind. Don't watch a trailer, don't read anything about it. Just know it's a new show from the creator of Breaking Bad.
The hype is real on this one, folks.
Do like I did and just go into it totally blind. Don't watch a trailer, don't read anything about it. Just know it's a new show from the creator of Breaking Bad.
The hype is real on this one, folks.
I heard those same little girls say they loved the music bicycle but wanted to bike closer to the bike making bubbles.
There were 2 little girls at the ride last night and I heard them excitedly saying "There's a BUBBLE BIKE and there's a MUSIC BIKE and there's a guy with a PURPLE HELMET!"
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I heard those same little girls say they loved the music bicycle but wanted to bike closer to the bike making bubbles.
It's one of my all-time favourite Superman TAS episodes. Casting Brad Garrett as Lobo was pitch perfect.
While I also enjoyed The Main Man Part 2, I didn't enjoy it quite as much as this hilarious brawl.
While I also enjoyed The Main Man Part 2, I didn't enjoy it quite as much as this hilarious brawl.
The Superman: The Animated Series episode "The Main Man, Part 1" debuted on this day (Nov. 9) in 1996. Written by Paul Dini and directed by Dan Riba, Lobo makes his DCAU debut here as he's sent to collect Superman in this great start to the fun two-parter! #SupermanTAS #Superman
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It's one of my all-time favourite Superman TAS episodes. Casting Brad Garrett as Lobo was pitch perfect.
While I also enjoyed The Main Man Part 2, I didn't enjoy it quite as much as this hilarious brawl.
While I also enjoyed The Main Man Part 2, I didn't enjoy it quite as much as this hilarious brawl.
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Joyce Carol Oates absolutely reading Elon Musk for filth is pretty incredible, but something I'd point out is his feigned interest in games, and how fake that was, paying people to boost his accounts and play for him, and the rare time we actually got to see him play, he was absolutely miserable.
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Joyce Carol Oates absolutely reading Elon Musk for filth is pretty incredible, but something I'd point out is his feigned interest in games, and how fake that was, paying people to boost his accounts and play for him, and the rare time we actually got to see him play, he was absolutely miserable.
HECK YES. And well deserved. I was worried because early speculation thought it would bomb. I hope word of mouth gets more people seeing this.
Hell, I might go see it again before it leaves theatres.
Hell, I might go see it again before it leaves theatres.
‘Predator: Badlands’ opens to $80M at the global box office 💰
• Biggest opening weekend for any Predator movie
• Production budget was $105M
• Biggest opening weekend for any Predator movie
• Production budget was $105M
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
HECK YES. And well deserved. I was worried because early speculation thought it would bomb. I hope word of mouth gets more people seeing this.
Hell, I might go see it again before it leaves theatres.
Hell, I might go see it again before it leaves theatres.
The following is an message from The Department of Nick Did Way Too Much Biking Yesterday and Woke up Sore as Hell This Morning:
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH.
#BikeHFX
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH.
#BikeHFX
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The following is an message from The Department of Nick Did Way Too Much Biking Yesterday and Woke up Sore as Hell This Morning:
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH.
#BikeHFX
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH.
#BikeHFX
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About 110 people on their bikes had a great time at I Light HFX 2025, jointly organized with Dal/Kings Bike Centre. Big thanks to our sponsors, Wagners Law, Halifax Cycles, Giant Halifax and Long Alley Bicycles. Also thanks to the ride marshals, Halifax Bike Party, and all the organizers.
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 AM
About 110 people on their bikes had a great time at I Light HFX 2025, jointly organized with Dal/Kings Bike Centre. Big thanks to our sponsors, Wagners Law, Halifax Cycles, Giant Halifax and Long Alley Bicycles. Also thanks to the ride marshals, Halifax Bike Party, and all the organizers.
Ooh, I guess the Pop bubble is about to pop!
Funko admits “substantial doubt” it can continue as a going concern amid crashing sales and mounting debt.
The Pop! maker warns of potential loan defaults without fresh funding or a buyout, after a 14% sales drop and $250M in obligations.
#Funko #PopVinyl #GoingConcern
The Pop! maker warns of potential loan defaults without fresh funding or a buyout, after a 14% sales drop and $250M in obligations.
#Funko #PopVinyl #GoingConcern
November 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Ooh, I guess the Pop bubble is about to pop!
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So many #BikeHFX folks showed up for the I Light Halifax ride tonight.
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
So many #BikeHFX folks showed up for the I Light Halifax ride tonight.
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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The I Light HFX ride ride tonight is going ahead! @cyclehalifax.ca #bikeHFX
Don’t miss I Light HFX. The weather is looking warm (by recent standards) but a little damp. But we won’t let that dampen our spirits, we’re Haligonians!
6pm tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 8) at the Dal Quad by the Dal/Kings Bike Centre.
Sign waivers at: cyclehalifax.ca/i-light-hfx-... (once per year)
6pm tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 8) at the Dal Quad by the Dal/Kings Bike Centre.
Sign waivers at: cyclehalifax.ca/i-light-hfx-... (once per year)
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The I Light HFX ride ride tonight is going ahead! @cyclehalifax.ca #bikeHFX
I'm not sure what my self-appointed ascension to the throne means for our resident cycling mayor, @seebo429.bsky.social. Royal blood, after all, supersedes any silly mayorship.
In accordance with ancient velocipede law, I believe we must have a duel.
#BikeHfx #Cycling
In accordance with ancient velocipede law, I believe we must have a duel.
#BikeHfx #Cycling
ATTENTION #BikeHfx CITIZENS.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
November 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I'm not sure what my self-appointed ascension to the throne means for our resident cycling mayor, @seebo429.bsky.social. Royal blood, after all, supersedes any silly mayorship.
In accordance with ancient velocipede law, I believe we must have a duel.
#BikeHfx #Cycling
In accordance with ancient velocipede law, I believe we must have a duel.
#BikeHfx #Cycling
ATTENTION #BikeHfx CITIZENS.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
November 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
ATTENTION #BikeHfx CITIZENS.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
I just biked to and from Dartmouth Crossing in the pouring rain. On the way back, I had a new litter box either on the handlebar or carrying it with 1 hand.
THEREFORE, I declare I am no longer a knight.
I DECLARE MYSELF THE CYCLING KING OF HALIFAX. WORSHIP ME.
Just finished watching Predator Badlands.
THAT.
WAS.
FUCKING.
AWESOME!
THAT.
WAS.
FUCKING.
AWESOME!
November 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just finished watching Predator Badlands.
THAT.
WAS.
FUCKING.
AWESOME!
THAT.
WAS.
FUCKING.
AWESOME!
November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Heh, I think Mother Nature took personal offense to this post. We've been getting a lot of rain since then.
And honestly, I'm not complaining. We needed the rain. Bring it on. I can bike through it.
And honestly, I'm not complaining. We needed the rain. Bring it on. I can bike through it.
This. I may commute by bike, but I am absolutely willing to bike through daily rainstorms if that's what it takes.
I wish it would rain for like a month.
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Heh, I think Mother Nature took personal offense to this post. We've been getting a lot of rain since then.
And honestly, I'm not complaining. We needed the rain. Bring it on. I can bike through it.
And honestly, I'm not complaining. We needed the rain. Bring it on. I can bike through it.