Ron
@trapperbear.bsky.social
Retired medical scientist. Stitcher for over 60 years, will use here to show the world my artworks. (don't call it craft!) Live at the end of the mighty Murray, ex Sydney, Tokyo, New York & Munich over the years. Cat lover, eclectic bird dad too.
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Ron
@trapperbear.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Here's one of my bits, most are unframed ill indicate the size where I can
This is 1.3m wide by 0.95 m high
This is 1.3m wide by 0.95 m high
48°C an hour ago, my washing nearly dried on the way from the machine to the rack. Steamin'!
January 27, 2026 at 3:48 AM
48°C an hour ago, my washing nearly dried on the way from the machine to the rack. Steamin'!
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The Amish and their horses doing donuts. 😂
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 AM
The Amish and their horses doing donuts. 😂
You do not want to be in the pink bit, that's heading to 50°C The purple is bsd enough!
A record-breaking heatwave is impacting south-east Australia, with temperatures expected to soar in parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Follow our live coverage.
Live: Heatwave sends temperatures soaring across Australia's south-east
A record-breaking heatwave is impacting south-east Australia, with temperatures expected to soar in parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Follow our live coverage.
www.abc.net.au
January 26, 2026 at 10:37 PM
You do not want to be in the pink bit, that's heading to 50°C The purple is bsd enough!
8.30am and its already high 30s outside. Just done the birdies fresh water and cool showers. Something i've never seen before, i use 2 hoses joined and the joint leaks a bit on the ground. The damp patch was black, not soil but flies, thousands of flies having a drink. Guess they feel the heat too.
January 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM
8.30am and its already high 30s outside. Just done the birdies fresh water and cool showers. Something i've never seen before, i use 2 hoses joined and the joint leaks a bit on the ground. The damp patch was black, not soil but flies, thousands of flies having a drink. Guess they feel the heat too.
Podcast Update:
Walking on Jupiter. Difficult listen about a guy surviving suicide and his journey through the mental health system. Excellent narrator and eye opening raw and uncompromising content. Turned up our of accident with another subscription, almost binned it but glad I didn't
didn't.
Walking on Jupiter. Difficult listen about a guy surviving suicide and his journey through the mental health system. Excellent narrator and eye opening raw and uncompromising content. Turned up our of accident with another subscription, almost binned it but glad I didn't
didn't.
January 26, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Podcast Update:
Walking on Jupiter. Difficult listen about a guy surviving suicide and his journey through the mental health system. Excellent narrator and eye opening raw and uncompromising content. Turned up our of accident with another subscription, almost binned it but glad I didn't
didn't.
Walking on Jupiter. Difficult listen about a guy surviving suicide and his journey through the mental health system. Excellent narrator and eye opening raw and uncompromising content. Turned up our of accident with another subscription, almost binned it but glad I didn't
didn't.
Straya!
Reports of a "dog in the driver's seat" of a ute driving on a Tasmanian beach have prompted police to ask for witnesses to come forward.
'Dog in the driver's seat' sparks police call for witnesses on beach
Reports of a "dog in the driver's seat" of a ute driving on a Tasmanian beach have prompted police to ask for witnesses to come forward.
www.abc.net.au
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Straya!
I'm such a softie. Wondered why it was so quiet, wandered into the bathroom and the entire tribe were flaked out on the tiles in the heat. Rigged them up their own pedestal fan, as you do.
January 26, 2026 at 3:52 AM
I'm such a softie. Wondered why it was so quiet, wandered into the bathroom and the entire tribe were flaked out on the tiles in the heat. Rigged them up their own pedestal fan, as you do.
AUSTRALIA DAY!
Wear your finest polyester Boganalia*
Buy a slab
Drink piss with mates
Abuse any migrant family you see
Drink more piss
Chico rolls and fried dim sums lunch
Drink more piss
Spew in gutter
Pass out in sun
Lose bladder control
Wake and drink piss
Stagger home
Oi!, Oi!, Oi!
*chinese
Wear your finest polyester Boganalia*
Buy a slab
Drink piss with mates
Abuse any migrant family you see
Drink more piss
Chico rolls and fried dim sums lunch
Drink more piss
Spew in gutter
Pass out in sun
Lose bladder control
Wake and drink piss
Stagger home
Oi!, Oi!, Oi!
*chinese
January 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM
AUSTRALIA DAY!
Wear your finest polyester Boganalia*
Buy a slab
Drink piss with mates
Abuse any migrant family you see
Drink more piss
Chico rolls and fried dim sums lunch
Drink more piss
Spew in gutter
Pass out in sun
Lose bladder control
Wake and drink piss
Stagger home
Oi!, Oi!, Oi!
*chinese
Wear your finest polyester Boganalia*
Buy a slab
Drink piss with mates
Abuse any migrant family you see
Drink more piss
Chico rolls and fried dim sums lunch
Drink more piss
Spew in gutter
Pass out in sun
Lose bladder control
Wake and drink piss
Stagger home
Oi!, Oi!, Oi!
*chinese
Reposted by Ron
They built wind turbines to make power — but under the sea, they “produce” something no one expected
www.ecoportal.net/en/turbines-...
www.ecoportal.net/en/turbines-...
They built wind turbines to make power — but under the sea, they “produce” something no one expected
Offshore turbines with nature‑inclusive Reef Cubes help restore oceans, boosting marine life as Dutch wind farms show clean energy can heal underwater ecosystems.
www.ecoportal.net
January 25, 2026 at 6:38 AM
They built wind turbines to make power — but under the sea, they “produce” something no one expected
www.ecoportal.net/en/turbines-...
www.ecoportal.net/en/turbines-...
Had my own little Burn's Night dinner tonight. Unfortunately the closest Scottish butcher for a haggis is about 130km away so I improvised. I had savoury mince and tatties with a peppery mash of pumpkin and carrots. Got leftovers too! Couple of rusty nails and I'll be set.
January 25, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Had my own little Burn's Night dinner tonight. Unfortunately the closest Scottish butcher for a haggis is about 130km away so I improvised. I had savoury mince and tatties with a peppery mash of pumpkin and carrots. Got leftovers too! Couple of rusty nails and I'll be set.
Straya mate! Look out for the skippies.
Jay Vine was taken out by a pair of kangaroos and lost yet another teammate to injury, but was still able to hang on and claim a second career Tour Down Under victory.
Kangaroo causes crash chaos as Jay Vine taken out on final TDU stage
Jay Vine was taken out by a pair of kangaroos and lost yet another teammate to injury, but was still able to hang on and claim a second career Tour Down Under victory.
www.abc.net.au
January 25, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Straya mate! Look out for the skippies.
They keep upping the maximum temps I'm due this week. Three days at 47°C is brutal. The poor wildlife will really feel it. Have to water well and try to cool everyone down. Problem is the mains water comes in overground in a huge pipe and is often too hot to water safely. Before dawn 5am is the plan
January 25, 2026 at 7:30 AM
They keep upping the maximum temps I'm due this week. Three days at 47°C is brutal. The poor wildlife will really feel it. Have to water well and try to cool everyone down. Problem is the mains water comes in overground in a huge pipe and is often too hot to water safely. Before dawn 5am is the plan
I love this story, although you do feel a bit sorry for the villagers. You shouldn't laugh but.....
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-upd...
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-upd...
Chhattisgarh: 70-foot steel bridge stolen overnight in Korba, five arrested
A 70-foot steel bridge, weighing over 10 tonnes and built four decades ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba city, was stolen overnight. Police have identified 15 individuals involved in the theft, with five ar...
economictimes.indiatimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:35 PM
I love this story, although you do feel a bit sorry for the villagers. You shouldn't laugh but.....
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-upd...
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-upd...
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Adelaide ranked hottest city in the world as state smothered by hottest day in years
www.9news.com.au
January 24, 2026 at 8:28 AM
jIf it hits this max in a couple of hours it will be the hottest day ever recorded here. 1pm and it's already 44°C. All the birdies have just had a cool shower and have icy water. Here's hoping! It's vile outside with 9% humidity, you can feel the moisture being sucked out of you.
January 24, 2026 at 2:39 AM
jIf it hits this max in a couple of hours it will be the hottest day ever recorded here. 1pm and it's already 44°C. All the birdies have just had a cool shower and have icy water. Here's hoping! It's vile outside with 9% humidity, you can feel the moisture being sucked out of you.
Another example why my love of science and curiosity about "why" will never die.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Queensland researchers are using a popular pet fish to test rare genetic variants
With a tank of zebrafish, Queensland researcher Jean Giacomotto was able to test a never-before seen genetic variant affecting two babies.
www.abc.net.au
January 23, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Another example why my love of science and curiosity about "why" will never die.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Forecast for catastrophic fire threat today where i am, thats nice! Catastrophic means unsurvivable.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Catastrophic conditions force Tour Down Under changes as SA temperatures soar
South Australia's hottest weather in six years creates dangerous bushfire conditions, which the head of the Country Fire Service says are "as serious as it gets".
www.abc.net.au
January 23, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Forecast for catastrophic fire threat today where i am, thats nice! Catastrophic means unsurvivable.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Squirrels 🐿️ in Snow ❄️
January 23, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Squirrels 🐿️ in Snow ❄️
What a stunning afternoon, slight breeze and not quite as hot as forecast, only 36°C. Had to drop something off at a neighbours, 2km away so I took Kai the Galah with me on my shoulder. She loved it, crest up and chatting away. Have to take her on more drives and remember my phone for some pictures.
January 23, 2026 at 6:16 AM
What a stunning afternoon, slight breeze and not quite as hot as forecast, only 36°C. Had to drop something off at a neighbours, 2km away so I took Kai the Galah with me on my shoulder. She loved it, crest up and chatting away. Have to take her on more drives and remember my phone for some pictures.
Not being very mindful of my health today. Been out and about since 8.30, shopping, & visiting neighbours. Home now, 3pm, and need to hydrate badly. My wee looks like curdled bong water, not good when you're a diabetic!
January 22, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Not being very mindful of my health today. Been out and about since 8.30, shopping, & visiting neighbours. Home now, 3pm, and need to hydrate badly. My wee looks like curdled bong water, not good when you're a diabetic!
Shouldn't have looked, time to get organised and maybe move a couple of fans around. Temps in Centigrade.
January 21, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Shouldn't have looked, time to get organised and maybe move a couple of fans around. Temps in Centigrade.
Aaaand we have our trifecta of Australian things that can kill you this week.
Sharks, ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Saltie crocodiles, ✔️
Dingoes, ✔️
Unfortunately this is a fatality for the poor lass.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sharks, ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Saltie crocodiles, ✔️
Dingoes, ✔️
Unfortunately this is a fatality for the poor lass.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Canadian woman found dead surrounded by dingoes on Australian beach
Local police have yet to determine whether the 19-year-old tourist died from drowning after going for a swim or was attacked by the animals.
www.bbc.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Aaaand we have our trifecta of Australian things that can kill you this week.
Sharks, ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Saltie crocodiles, ✔️
Dingoes, ✔️
Unfortunately this is a fatality for the poor lass.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sharks, ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Saltie crocodiles, ✔️
Dingoes, ✔️
Unfortunately this is a fatality for the poor lass.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
So sad to see the news about Dame 'just call me Marie' Bashir. Such a lovely soul and hysterically funny. Always remembered your name even if it had been a year or more.She and Sir Nick were a formidable pair. Vale Marie, your remarkable life will long be remembered.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
NSW's first female governor Dame Marie Bashir dies aged 95
NSW Premier Chris Minns says a state funeral will be held for the veteran public servant, who he describes as "an extraordinary Australian".
www.abc.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 9:59 PM
So sad to see the news about Dame 'just call me Marie' Bashir. Such a lovely soul and hysterically funny. Always remembered your name even if it had been a year or more.She and Sir Nick were a formidable pair. Vale Marie, your remarkable life will long be remembered.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...