Dr. Jeffrey Kavanaugh 🇨🇦
@jlkavanaugh.bsky.social
Glaciologist and Earth system scientist at the University of Alberta. Luthier, photographer, baker, and coffee maker. Two-wheeled travel enthusiast and dog companion. He/him.
As a militant grammarian, I really enjoyed this...
Its sew good.
Its sew good.
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
As a militant grammarian, I really enjoyed this...
Its sew good.
Its sew good.
Alberta’s UCP: hell-bent on making every possible worst decision.
UCP gov’t legalizing farmed elk and deer hunting on ‘harvest preserves’ with Bill 10
The province calls the change an economic opportunity for rural communities, but the move is drawing fire from wildlife advocates who argue the practice isn’t hunting at all.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Alberta’s UCP: hell-bent on making every possible worst decision.
…and how it ended.
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
…and how it ended.
How today started vs. how it proceeded.
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
How today started vs. how it proceeded.
Update: the freezer will be full of venison this winter.
I can think of far worse ways to spend the past two evenings than enjoying this view from a hunting blind, watching for whitetail bucks.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Update: the freezer will be full of venison this winter.
Since Derek features a Canadian manufacturer in this thread, I thought I’d mention that in Saskatchewan, hoodies are called “bunny hugs.”
Let me show you the difference between a $40 hoodie and a ~$100 hoodie. 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Since Derek features a Canadian manufacturer in this thread, I thought I’d mention that in Saskatchewan, hoodies are called “bunny hugs.”
I can think of far worse ways to spend the past two evenings than enjoying this view from a hunting blind, watching for whitetail bucks.
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I can think of far worse ways to spend the past two evenings than enjoying this view from a hunting blind, watching for whitetail bucks.
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55 years ago today, the Oregon State Highway Division had a whale of a problem on its hands. How it solved it is the stuff of legends.
In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!
In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!
The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
55 years ago today, the Oregon State Highway Division had a whale of a problem on its hands. How it solved it is the stuff of legends.
In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!
In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!
I’ve listened to The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald about a dozen times today, and am ready to go on the record:
Ed “Peewee Charles” Ringwald’s pedal steel guitar part is PFM.
Ed “Peewee Charles” Ringwald’s pedal steel guitar part is PFM.
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank 50 years ago today.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot on Apple Music
Song · 1976 · Duration 6:29
music.apple.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I’ve listened to The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald about a dozen times today, and am ready to go on the record:
Ed “Peewee Charles” Ringwald’s pedal steel guitar part is PFM.
Ed “Peewee Charles” Ringwald’s pedal steel guitar part is PFM.
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank 50 years ago today.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot on Apple Music
Song · 1976 · Duration 6:29
music.apple.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank 50 years ago today.
Obligatory crumb shot.
That’ll do nicely, thank you very much.
That’ll do nicely, thank you very much.
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Obligatory crumb shot.
That’ll do nicely, thank you very much.
That’ll do nicely, thank you very much.
With Fall comes the beginning of sourdough bread season. Here’s the first boule, fresh out of the oven.
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
With Fall comes the beginning of sourdough bread season. Here’s the first boule, fresh out of the oven.
Is a fatbike overkill for the 1-2 cm of snow we’ve received thus far today?
Of course it is.
Do I care?
Of course not.
Of course it is.
Do I care?
Of course not.
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Is a fatbike overkill for the 1-2 cm of snow we’ve received thus far today?
Of course it is.
Do I care?
Of course not.
Of course it is.
Do I care?
Of course not.
If you’ve ever wondered why Steve Kimock was one of Jerry Garcia’s favourite guitarists, well - here you go.
Cole's Law by Zero on Apple Music
Song · 2022 · Duration 10:00
music.apple.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
If you’ve ever wondered why Steve Kimock was one of Jerry Garcia’s favourite guitarists, well - here you go.
Well, colour me bummed.
After re-commissioning my fatbike for winter duty, I went for a quick test ride - and came across one of our neighbourhood merlins (Falco columbarius), dead in the back alley.
Rest in peace, you dear little murderbird.
After re-commissioning my fatbike for winter duty, I went for a quick test ride - and came across one of our neighbourhood merlins (Falco columbarius), dead in the back alley.
Rest in peace, you dear little murderbird.
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Well, colour me bummed.
After re-commissioning my fatbike for winter duty, I went for a quick test ride - and came across one of our neighbourhood merlins (Falco columbarius), dead in the back alley.
Rest in peace, you dear little murderbird.
After re-commissioning my fatbike for winter duty, I went for a quick test ride - and came across one of our neighbourhood merlins (Falco columbarius), dead in the back alley.
Rest in peace, you dear little murderbird.
With snow forecasted - at long last! - to arrive later today, I suspect that my fatbike will take over commuting duties tomorrow morning.
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
With snow forecasted - at long last! - to arrive later today, I suspect that my fatbike will take over commuting duties tomorrow morning.
I walked to work today, carrying my 1952 Leica iiif camera, to which I screwed a recently-acquired 5cm 1:2 Summitar lens.
I'll likely send the lens off for a CLA soon (as there's a slight haze that I hope can be removed), and wanted to get a few 'before' shots.
I'll likely send the lens off for a CLA soon (as there's a slight haze that I hope can be removed), and wanted to get a few 'before' shots.
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I walked to work today, carrying my 1952 Leica iiif camera, to which I screwed a recently-acquired 5cm 1:2 Summitar lens.
I'll likely send the lens off for a CLA soon (as there's a slight haze that I hope can be removed), and wanted to get a few 'before' shots.
I'll likely send the lens off for a CLA soon (as there's a slight haze that I hope can be removed), and wanted to get a few 'before' shots.
Cinnamon buns, fresh from the oven!
November 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Cinnamon buns, fresh from the oven!
There are few things in life finer than an evening spent with Logan, doing the very thing for which he was bred (and that certainly gives him the most joy).
I'm not sure how many more such evenings we'll share, given his worsening arthritis. But damn do I appreciate each and every one of them.
I'm not sure how many more such evenings we'll share, given his worsening arthritis. But damn do I appreciate each and every one of them.
October 29, 2025 at 4:23 AM
There are few things in life finer than an evening spent with Logan, doing the very thing for which he was bred (and that certainly gives him the most joy).
I'm not sure how many more such evenings we'll share, given his worsening arthritis. But damn do I appreciate each and every one of them.
I'm not sure how many more such evenings we'll share, given his worsening arthritis. But damn do I appreciate each and every one of them.
I've just finished rewatching Band of Brothers, closely on the heels of rewatching Casablanca (for the umteenth time).
And I can't imagine why.
And I can't imagine why.
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I've just finished rewatching Band of Brothers, closely on the heels of rewatching Casablanca (for the umteenth time).
And I can't imagine why.
And I can't imagine why.
I’m so flippin’ happy to confirm that there are northern flying squirrels (Glaucomys sabrinus) in my neighbourhood.
I just spotted my second one in as many months; both were within a ~two-block radius of my house (and in locations approximately the same distance apart).
I just spotted my second one in as many months; both were within a ~two-block radius of my house (and in locations approximately the same distance apart).
October 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I’m so flippin’ happy to confirm that there are northern flying squirrels (Glaucomys sabrinus) in my neighbourhood.
I just spotted my second one in as many months; both were within a ~two-block radius of my house (and in locations approximately the same distance apart).
I just spotted my second one in as many months; both were within a ~two-block radius of my house (and in locations approximately the same distance apart).
Today's news of "oopsie" Nazi tattoos reminded me that years ago, I inherited a German K98 Mauser bayonet and scabbard from a relative.
Along with marks identifying the maker, each was stamped with a small but immediately recognizable symbol: a heraldic eagle atop a swastika.
Along with marks identifying the maker, each was stamped with a small but immediately recognizable symbol: a heraldic eagle atop a swastika.
October 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today's news of "oopsie" Nazi tattoos reminded me that years ago, I inherited a German K98 Mauser bayonet and scabbard from a relative.
Along with marks identifying the maker, each was stamped with a small but immediately recognizable symbol: a heraldic eagle atop a swastika.
Along with marks identifying the maker, each was stamped with a small but immediately recognizable symbol: a heraldic eagle atop a swastika.
Thinking of Gord Downie today, on the eighth anniversary of his passing.
Tragically Hip - GRACE, TOO Aug/20/16 Kingston ON
YouTube video by Mason WL
youtu.be
October 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Thinking of Gord Downie today, on the eighth anniversary of his passing.