Some Random Dave
@somerandomdave.bsky.social
As seen on LJ, FB, Xwitter, and posters in the post office.
Firefighter. Fella. Sometimes technie (for that sweet, sweet techie money). Thought I was deeply cynical, but it turns out that I was an optimist. For external use only. Apply directly to forehead
Firefighter. Fella. Sometimes technie (for that sweet, sweet techie money). Thought I was deeply cynical, but it turns out that I was an optimist. For external use only. Apply directly to forehead
You know you're crashing in a boomer's guest room when the nightstand has a wired phone, a clock-radio, a flashlight, a TV remote, and a lamp, but no space for a phone and no power jack for a charger.
December 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
You know you're crashing in a boomer's guest room when the nightstand has a wired phone, a clock-radio, a flashlight, a TV remote, and a lamp, but no space for a phone and no power jack for a charger.
A joyous festival of the kosher Chinese food to all those who celebrate!
December 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A joyous festival of the kosher Chinese food to all those who celebrate!
You know too many white people found your favorite Korean place when the menu starts including (English-language-only) warnings about "Spicy!", a chunk of kimchi the size of a postage stamp shows up before the meal, and the waitstaff sees it gobbled and needs to ask "would you like more?".
December 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM
You know too many white people found your favorite Korean place when the menu starts including (English-language-only) warnings about "Spicy!", a chunk of kimchi the size of a postage stamp shows up before the meal, and the waitstaff sees it gobbled and needs to ask "would you like more?".
It's not the years catching up with me so much as feeling like they rear-ended me.
December 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's not the years catching up with me so much as feeling like they rear-ended me.
Firefighter Dave reminds folks: COVID is still a thing, and a quick test before you head out for holiday festivities, especially ones involving old folks (even vaccinated old folks), is probably a good idea.
December 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Firefighter Dave reminds folks: COVID is still a thing, and a quick test before you head out for holiday festivities, especially ones involving old folks (even vaccinated old folks), is probably a good idea.
Gonna point out that the last time we Made America Great, it involved putting a U-Boat captain who decided to murder the survivors of a ship he had sank in front of a firing squad.
Not saying there are any possible modern parallels [because doing so would get my account suspended].
Not saying there are any possible modern parallels [because doing so would get my account suspended].
November 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Gonna point out that the last time we Made America Great, it involved putting a U-Boat captain who decided to murder the survivors of a ship he had sank in front of a firing squad.
Not saying there are any possible modern parallels [because doing so would get my account suspended].
Not saying there are any possible modern parallels [because doing so would get my account suspended].
You know you're officially an Old when you remember Black Friday fights, trampling, and related stupidity.
(I'm not saying those were the Good Old Days. I am completely ok with not responding to Walmart at 06:01 on Friday for a stabbing.)
(I'm not saying those were the Good Old Days. I am completely ok with not responding to Walmart at 06:01 on Friday for a stabbing.)
November 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You know you're officially an Old when you remember Black Friday fights, trampling, and related stupidity.
(I'm not saying those were the Good Old Days. I am completely ok with not responding to Walmart at 06:01 on Friday for a stabbing.)
(I'm not saying those were the Good Old Days. I am completely ok with not responding to Walmart at 06:01 on Friday for a stabbing.)
Firefighter Dave's annual reminder: If you're going to deep-fry your turkey over a propane burner, please put the burner outside and not under an overhanging roof or deck. If the oil catches fire, turn off the gas, cover, and wait for a bit (though keep your turkey timer ticking).
November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Firefighter Dave's annual reminder: If you're going to deep-fry your turkey over a propane burner, please put the burner outside and not under an overhanging roof or deck. If the oil catches fire, turn off the gas, cover, and wait for a bit (though keep your turkey timer ticking).
I'm supporting Starbucks striking workers by not crossing the picket line. *
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm supporting Starbucks striking workers by not crossing the picket line. *
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
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heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
I can't wait to see how the Washington Post tries to spin today's elections as a resounding Republican victory on tomorrow's front page.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I can't wait to see how the Washington Post tries to spin today's elections as a resounding Republican victory on tomorrow's front page.
Because we're in that time of the year, a reminder: People are not handing out drugs to random trick-or-treating children. Drugs are expensive, kids on drugs attract a _lot_ of attention, and it's not like trick-or-treaters have the money to support that bad habit if they get hooked.
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Because we're in that time of the year, a reminder: People are not handing out drugs to random trick-or-treating children. Drugs are expensive, kids on drugs attract a _lot_ of attention, and it's not like trick-or-treaters have the money to support that bad habit if they get hooked.
Because I keep seeing people posting "I'm an architect/general contractor and $300M is way too much for the Epstein Ballroom"... Under the old rules, yes. We're now a kleptocracy; assume a third is skimmed off the top and that contractors are padding billing because final bills won't get paid.
October 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Because I keep seeing people posting "I'm an architect/general contractor and $300M is way too much for the Epstein Ballroom"... Under the old rules, yes. We're now a kleptocracy; assume a third is skimmed off the top and that contractors are padding billing because final bills won't get paid.
I can't wait to see what random nonsense mainstream media decides to cover in their Sunday edition.
October 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I can't wait to see what random nonsense mainstream media decides to cover in their Sunday edition.
Firefighter Dave sez: If you can attend a 'No Kings' rally this weekend, by all means, try to do so. If s**t goes sideways, GTFO. Have a buddy, have a meeting place (well) outside the rally area. If someone is acting weird, or just giving you bad vibes, stay far away from them. Be safe out there.
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Firefighter Dave sez: If you can attend a 'No Kings' rally this weekend, by all means, try to do so. If s**t goes sideways, GTFO. Have a buddy, have a meeting place (well) outside the rally area. If someone is acting weird, or just giving you bad vibes, stay far away from them. Be safe out there.
Did a public education event today. We have a short section of subway track on site for training (not connected to the actual subway), and as a comment on the importance of paying attention to your environment, I left a (plastic) training dummy bridging the second and (dead) third rail.
October 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Did a public education event today. We have a short section of subway track on site for training (not connected to the actual subway), and as a comment on the importance of paying attention to your environment, I left a (plastic) training dummy bridging the second and (dead) third rail.
I would like to thank everyone who nominated me for Fat Bear 2025, and congratulate Chuck, who won, fair and square, despite his diet of fresh salmon being far lower in fat than my diet of "whatever looks good at WaWa".
October 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I would like to thank everyone who nominated me for Fat Bear 2025, and congratulate Chuck, who won, fair and square, despite his diet of fresh salmon being far lower in fat than my diet of "whatever looks good at WaWa".
Me: I'm thinking our Electronic Overlords are getting way too much access to my personal life.
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
September 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Me: I'm thinking our Electronic Overlords are getting way too much access to my personal life.
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
A very wise man once told me: This won't hurt a bit.
Until I sober up, anyway.
Until I sober up, anyway.
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
A very wise man once told me: This won't hurt a bit.
Until I sober up, anyway.
Until I sober up, anyway.
Simple pleasures: Telling someone that you've never met an adult "straight" man so eager to angrily describe things as "g*y" and people as "f****ts" and are they getting enough sunlight in their closet... and watch the full-blown panic ensue.
September 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Simple pleasures: Telling someone that you've never met an adult "straight" man so eager to angrily describe things as "g*y" and people as "f****ts" and are they getting enough sunlight in their closet... and watch the full-blown panic ensue.
If I win that bajillion-dollar PowerBall, I'm not going to say anything, but there will be signs.
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
September 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
If I win that bajillion-dollar PowerBall, I'm not going to say anything, but there will be signs.
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
Currently enjoying "Everything's on Fire But I'm Fine" by @asdecemberfalls.bsky.social and thinking it's an amazingly apt title for the times we find ourself in.
August 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Currently enjoying "Everything's on Fire But I'm Fine" by @asdecemberfalls.bsky.social and thinking it's an amazingly apt title for the times we find ourself in.
TFW when you ask for a to-go box for something you are never going to touch again, because someone clearly spent some time on it, delivered by attentive wait staff who is clearly trying hard to sell it, because you don't want to say you only like the western version.
August 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
TFW when you ask for a to-go box for something you are never going to touch again, because someone clearly spent some time on it, delivered by attentive wait staff who is clearly trying hard to sell it, because you don't want to say you only like the western version.
DC's occupying army is apparently getting armed starting Monday.
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
August 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
DC's occupying army is apparently getting armed starting Monday.
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
"I'm trying to eat better", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.
August 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"I'm trying to eat better", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.