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cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Past me is always an idiot. And I'm not too sure about future me either.
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
So let me get this straight, at this point in the story, @justtheclippy.bsky.social has to "turn 180” but @alexrochonva.bsky.social needs "get back to the truck".

@marissalenti.com, the live streams are always awesome.

#tadc #theamazingdigitialcircus
October 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Are you in Connecticut looking for a cat? Check out this thread. The foster had to move and the cats need homes or they go back to the shelter.

Check thread below for details. I can answer a few questions if needed.
eastrockpark.bsky.social The Dragon of East Rock @eastrockpark.bsky.social · Jul 2
The cats still seeking adoption are:

Cardigan, a regal black female who is about 9 months old.

Jumper, an adorable and energetic black and white tuxedo female who is about 10 months old.

Cloak, a hand shy love bug, and her son, Romper, a black and white tuxie boy. They are both shy and sweet.
This is a screenshot from June 29 2025 of a black cat wearing a red bow tie collar as she gazes intently at one of her siblings who is on the other side of the camera. Cardigan loves to carry her fuzzy toys around and play with her siblings. She is a healthy, happy kitten who is about 9 months old. She enjoys other cats and people and loves to get in snuggles and play. I hear that in the right light, you can see dark tabby striping in her fur. She is cute and lovable and would be an excellent addition to any family. Cardigan is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from June 30, 2025 black and white tuxie cat sitting on a blanket in a box compartment in a cat tree. Her legs are every which way because she is mid groom but interested in something she heard outside the box. This cat is named Jumper and she is about ten months old. Jumper has a white chest and the lower half of her face is white. Her front paws are also white. Jumper is a very energetic gal who is always in motion when she is not sleeping. She enjoys sleeping in pods and under blankets when she's not playing with her friends. Jumper does take time to get used to new cats and she has a strong sense of personal space so will bap if her space is invaded, but she isn't looking for trouble and new kitty friends will quickly learn both her boundaries and her love of play. Jumper is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from July 2, 2025 of Cloak with her kitten, Romper, having a quick wrassle. Cloak is a black void. It is nigh on impossible to get a good picture of a black hole. It is posited that this was probably her first litter and she was young so she is perhaps a year and a half old to two years right now. Romper is a black and white tuxie male, about 8-1/2 months old. Romper and Cloak play very well together though sometimes Cloak would like to be left alone and tells him so. Romper loves to play with friends and with his ball tracks. Both Cloak and Romper are very hand shy but easily bribed with food and play. They would like a quiet household. Cloak and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from June 29, 2025 of Cloak with her kitten, Romper (in the background). Cloak is sitting on her fosters legs enjoying a bit of lap time. Romper is lounging on a bed next to an orange cat sleeping. Cloak is a black void. It is nigh on impossible to get a good picture of a black hole. It is posited that this was probably her first litter and she was young so she is perhaps a year and a half old to two years right now. Romper is a black and white tuxie male, about 8-1/2 months old. Romper and Cloak play very well together though sometimes Cloak would like to be left alone and tells him so. Romper loves to play with friends and with his ball tracks. Both Cloak and Romper are very hand shy but easily bribed with food and play. They would like a quiet household. Cloak and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
July 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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extrafabulous.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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erikahall.bsky.social
There is actually a very accurate historical document of the post-9/11 vibes.

A clipart comic called Get Your War On.

Click on through:
www.mnftiu.cc/2001/10/09/w...
Get your war on 1 #1 A three panel comic showing a white clipart business man having a phone conversation with a Black clipart businessman sitting at a computer. Panel 1: White man says "Oh yeah! Operation Enduring Freedom is in the house" Panel 2: Black man says "Oh yeah! Operation Enduring Our Freedom is in the motherfucking house! Panel 3: White man says "Yes! Operation: Enduring Our Freedom to Bomb the Living Fuck Out of You is in the house!!!
June 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Easter is on 4/20 this year. That means dinner has to be baked.
April 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Unrelated to anything. When "Bad Apple!!" comes up on iTunes shuffle, you crank that mother.
April 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
If you aren't reading Yours Trudy, you really should be.
judacris.bsky.social don't stop, keep going. (dm29) ♿🚷 @judacris.bsky.social · Apr 3
I'm sitting here looking at the 428 Yours Trudy comic I have in here, getting the feels.

It doesn't have a high readership, but the idea that I've created a cast of characters and stories that people look forward to seeing twice a week…
yours-trudy.bsky.social Yours Trudy (Tues & Fri!) 🥕 @yours-trudy.bsky.social · Nov 9
Fun, Food, and Friends!
Peer into the slice-of-life of a 🇸🇬 college student in 🇨🇦.

Yours Trudy is lovingly handcrafted with new comics weekly.
Rated 16.

Tumblr: yours-trudy.tumblr.com
Release Order: yours-trudy.tumblr.com/tagged/comic...

dA: bit.ly/yourstrudyDA
Webtoon: bit.ly/yourstrudyWT
April 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Interesting #boardgames from the weekend:

Castles of Burgundy (only played it once before. Will def be playing it more)

Anno 1800 (w/ expansion)

Cheeky Monkey (damnit, Knizia!)

Saint Petersburg (is good as a 2-player, who knew?)

1822PNW (horrible play, but I'm now thinking about 18xx again)
April 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
"Hey forum, question about this #boardgame, anybody know the answer?"

"Hi! I haven't played the game or read the rules, but..."

...why are people like this?

#shootme
March 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Yesterday I broke one of my personal con rules: never play #18xx at cons.

Thought it was a different title (my fault); owner wasn't solid on the rules; the teach was rough; players slow; I ended up in a bad spot early and stayed there. Lost 8 hours.

I made that rule for a reason. 😞

#boardgames
March 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Heading to a weekend #boardgame convention tomorrow night. Packed some games already, but they feel like the wrong games. Anyone else ever feel this way before a con?
March 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
First print on my new #Prusa #Coreone. Yup, it's a Prusa keychain. Will print something else later; I like starting small on new printers. Damn this thing is fast! My Mini already has a complex over this.

#3dprinter #prusa3d
Prusa Core One with print on the bed.
March 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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monolithfiji.bsky.social
YOU CAN POST THE DAICON IV OPENING ON BLUESKY NOW
March 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
@lookoutgames.bsky.social am I just missing the online version of #LeHavre or does it just not exist? I could be spending hours agonizing if I should take the fish or the damn wood, but, no, here I am not doing that.

#boardgames
March 21, 2025 at 4:17 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Played #Belfort for the first time tonight. Bloody hell! I was handed my arse on this one! Who knew organizing elves and dwarves was that difficult?

I blame @paulowengames.bsky.social for this.

#boardgames
March 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Pulled out #munchkin today. Tried it 2-player with a few variants to make it work. Didn't matter; still a 30 min game that takes 2 hrs. I've always wanted to like this game since v1, but I think it's time to give up on it. It's just slow and boring with amusing cards.

#boardgames #timewaste #sigh
March 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
It's time for bed. Why do I want pizza?
March 11, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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grillnatty.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social you guys dragging yourselves around. Stop! Put AOC, Jasmine front and center give them the mic. Get Pete in the mix and we have the start of a great plan. Senate put Chris Murphy out there. Quit playing tiddly winks.
February 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
www.npr.org/2024/12/23/n...

Uh-oh.
The Container Store files for bankruptcy, vows to keep stores operating as normal
The Container Store said its 102 locations and website will continue to operate as normal during the bankruptcy process.
www.npr.org
December 24, 2024 at 4:49 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
Damnit. In about 9 hours I have to be at work after over a week off. Sigh.
December 2, 2024 at 4:50 AM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
i prefer to make my cranberry sauce from scratch. It's my grandma's recipe. That's nice. *plop*
November 28, 2024 at 4:09 PM
cogwheelbrain.bsky.social
While today was busy, did finish a solo game of #agricola (revised). Ended with 50 pts. Been so long I don't remember if that was a good score or not.
November 27, 2024 at 4:19 AM
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lookoutgames.bsky.social
We may have great news for you! The English version of Le Havre is in production right now. 🖨️ Depending on where you live, you could get your copy soon. Your local FLGS or Asmodee representative should be able to tell you more 😊
November 19, 2024 at 3:14 PM