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Alan
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American non-combat volunteer in Kharkiv, Ukraine
This moron doesn't understand anything about the WW2 history of Ukraine.

This is not a haven of Nazis nor Nazi sympathizers.

#Ukraine #Kharkiv #StandYourGround

Blocked and reported.
February 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A good friend here in Ukraine provided me with two 3kg spools of khaki (Ukrainian definition - for Americans, it would be olive drab or military green) filament.

Thank you so much - and thanks to all of my other friends and sponsors!
January 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
You've met Jackson... now here's Marsik. Marsik is a bit older than Jackson and is very shy. It's taken me about 2 months to get him to sit with me, and then only for a few moments at a time.

For those of you that haven't been around sphinx cats, you are missing out.
January 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Saw this guy the other day... #squirrel
January 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I was walking in {redacted} the other day and saw this little fellow.

He ran over to me and asked for some food, but, unfortunately, I had nothing.

#RedSquirrel #Ukraine
January 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Just another day in #Kharkiv ...
January 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Jackson helping me with some work...

#CatsOfUkranie
January 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Having gotten on the metro going the wrong direction here in Kharkiv once, I decided to take it to the end....

The metro is free and my time is, at times, of little perceived value.

I enjoyed the ride.The relaxation was worth the time spent.

#Ukraine #Kharkiv #StandYourGround
January 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It's amazing being with a partner that is also working on a language with Duolingo.

We can sit at opposite ends of a room and language (rather poorly) at each other.

Lyuda is learning my language and I am learning hers.

We share both our enjoyment and our frustrations...
January 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Cleaning out a lot of things and one of them is the saved WiFi connections on my laptop.

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January 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Multiple days last week, Kharkiv civilian infrastructure was attacked by Ruzzian drones. The power at my apartment was out for about 2 hours after one of these attacks.

Yeah, I still have a temperature/humidity sensor in my freezer.

#Ukraine #Kharkiv #StandYourGround
January 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I've been at Hell's Kitchen now for well over a year - I arrived in July of 2023 and it's now January of 2025.

If you want to know more about what I'm doing, please follow me on Facebook or LinkedIn. I need more characters than BlueSky offers me.

https://buff.ly/42rOJPP
https://buff.ly/4gb7DxC
January 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Recently, I was at the "Antiques Market" and came across a large stack of LP albums.

I think that was what it was... Or maybe medical records. 😂👏🤣

#Ukraine #Kharkiv #StandYourGround
January 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
There's a collection of destroyed Ruzzian armor and a display of spent munitions on the outskirts of Kharkiv. I take volunteers from Hell's Kitchen out there if they are interested - most are.

Here's the VIN from one of the husks.
January 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The note explains the way that we "prove" to donors that their donations are reaching the right people in the right places.

Thank you to all of our donors - large and small.

#Ukraine #Kharkiv #StandYourGround
January 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
You may be getting tired of hearing about the syringe delivery, but I thought I'd add one more little bit. There were several boxes/crates that were sent to organizations via Nova Poshta.
January 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Thanks to one of our British volunteers, I was able to get some Canadian Maple Syrup. My previous bottle of syrup ran out and was replaced with some much higher quality product. -)

Thanks, Thomas!
January 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here's a bit of audio that I recorded from my patio a while back...

We don't post any information on social media while an attack is ongoing, waiting for the authorities to post before we do. No reason to help the enemy with battle damage assessment.

Photos or video of air defense is a big no-no.
January 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thatcher Pub in Kharkiv has amazing food and is a great place to meet friends for a lunch or evening meal. Come visit me and we'll eat at Тетчер.

https://buff.ly/4g3pXsv
January 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I posted this a year ago... It doesn't change.

#Ukraine #Kharkiv #StandYourGround
January 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I've been blessed in Ukraine to be able to live in close proximity to a pair of really cool cats.

Yeah, the people I hang out with are interesting, but these sphinx cats, Jackson and Marsik are truly amazing.

Jackson is the more outgoing of the two, thus the photo.. Marsik is older and more timid.
January 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Thanks a kind donor, we were able to distribute 76,800 1ml syringes to Kharkiv hospitals and an animal rescue group. I had no clue as to how large a shipment it was when I agreed to assist in the distribution.

Слава Україні!
Слава волонтерам!
January 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
https://buff.ly/3PGKI2o

Let's go back to these borders....👍
January 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The United States presidential inauguration is a significant event marking the start of a new presidential term every four years on January 20th. Held on the U.S. Capitol steps in Washington, D.C., it symbolizes the peaceful transfer of power.
January 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM

I have no idea what I'm doing... I just do what needs to be done to the best of my abilities.
January 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM