John Looney
@bigvalen.bsky.social
Site Reliability, lover of crafting, science and history. “Ecrasez l’ infâme”.
What happens when you forget about the TACO effect...
August 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
What happens when you forget about the TACO effect...
Kings for some. Miniature American flags for others.
June 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Kings for some. Miniature American flags for others.
Stunned at this painting, "Men of the West". If you didn't know it was from Ireland in 1915, you could mistake it for a 1960s cowboy movie poster.
An eagle eye would spot the tricolour, and aran-islands style woven belts (the Críos, traditional in Ireland since the bronze age).
An eagle eye would spot the tricolour, and aran-islands style woven belts (the Críos, traditional in Ireland since the bronze age).
May 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Stunned at this painting, "Men of the West". If you didn't know it was from Ireland in 1915, you could mistake it for a 1960s cowboy movie poster.
An eagle eye would spot the tricolour, and aran-islands style woven belts (the Críos, traditional in Ireland since the bronze age).
An eagle eye would spot the tricolour, and aran-islands style woven belts (the Críos, traditional in Ireland since the bronze age).
Oh no Bluesky, he definitely is cold. There was a press release and everything.
April 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Oh no Bluesky, he definitely is cold. There was a press release and everything.
PSA; Alexanders are at their most tasty right now. They make a delightful alternative to celery, with an intense fennel like flavour. Pairs great with pork belly. Leaves are great in potato cakes.
March 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
PSA; Alexanders are at their most tasty right now. They make a delightful alternative to celery, with an intense fennel like flavour. Pairs great with pork belly. Leaves are great in potato cakes.
Happy Christmas, and bring those who haven't eaten in days to your kitchen table. They will let you know...
December 25, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Happy Christmas, and bring those who haven't eaten in days to your kitchen table. They will let you know...
It doesn't look..uh...built to last 1000 years
December 22, 2024 at 1:08 PM
It doesn't look..uh...built to last 1000 years
It's hard to find a cat who will sit still for 20 mins for their portrait.
December 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM
It's hard to find a cat who will sit still for 20 mins for their portrait.
Aaaaah. The only difference is the eyebrows.
December 9, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Aaaaah. The only difference is the eyebrows.
Tired: no-blame post-mortems
Wired: some-blame post-mortems on a T-shirt
Wired: some-blame post-mortems on a T-shirt
December 2, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Tired: no-blame post-mortems
Wired: some-blame post-mortems on a T-shirt
Wired: some-blame post-mortems on a T-shirt
Me, Agincourt, 2015. Man at arms in half-plate.
November 29, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Me, Agincourt, 2015. Man at arms in half-plate.
Good to see politicians going back to traditional "get the vote out" tactics.
November 28, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Good to see politicians going back to traditional "get the vote out" tactics.
Memories of Rimmer's study plan from Red Dwarf...
November 22, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Memories of Rimmer's study plan from Red Dwarf...
Can you make sodium citrate for nacho cheese with citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, mixed with a little milk ? Yes, but ... er ... use a big bowl
November 17, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Can you make sodium citrate for nacho cheese with citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, mixed with a little milk ? Yes, but ... er ... use a big bowl
The kids will be alright.
November 14, 2024 at 7:20 PM
The kids will be alright.
I made a cheapo version of a medieval Irish "shaggy mantle". 25 years later, still wear it around campfires.
It's awesome; warm, rain proof, and dramatic. If you think "looks a bit like game of thrones", the designer did copy my cloak :-)
It's awesome; warm, rain proof, and dramatic. If you think "looks a bit like game of thrones", the designer did copy my cloak :-)
November 14, 2024 at 1:40 PM
I made a cheapo version of a medieval Irish "shaggy mantle". 25 years later, still wear it around campfires.
It's awesome; warm, rain proof, and dramatic. If you think "looks a bit like game of thrones", the designer did copy my cloak :-)
It's awesome; warm, rain proof, and dramatic. If you think "looks a bit like game of thrones", the designer did copy my cloak :-)
This is a much more complex and esoteric version.
November 14, 2024 at 11:40 AM
This is a much more complex and esoteric version.