JT VanGilder
@jtarkman.bsky.social
I'm social about sports, and not much else...usually. But catch me on a good day and I'll go off on an assortment of randomness. Good luck.
Pretty view tonight in NE Kansas. Third time in 18 months!
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Pretty view tonight in NE Kansas. Third time in 18 months!
For the first time in nearly 18 months, there is power IN my house.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
October 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
For the first time in nearly 18 months, there is power IN my house.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
Long morning/early afternoon, but we got two big W's today!
September 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Long morning/early afternoon, but we got two big W's today!
Eternally grateful for my dad.
This man became a father at 19 and again at 21. He worked his butt off and is a great teacher, and made sure my sister and I always had what we needed. And he and my mom have stayed married for 40 years even as teen parents.
And now he's a great grandparent as well.
This man became a father at 19 and again at 21. He worked his butt off and is a great teacher, and made sure my sister and I always had what we needed. And he and my mom have stayed married for 40 years even as teen parents.
And now he's a great grandparent as well.
June 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Eternally grateful for my dad.
This man became a father at 19 and again at 21. He worked his butt off and is a great teacher, and made sure my sister and I always had what we needed. And he and my mom have stayed married for 40 years even as teen parents.
And now he's a great grandparent as well.
This man became a father at 19 and again at 21. He worked his butt off and is a great teacher, and made sure my sister and I always had what we needed. And he and my mom have stayed married for 40 years even as teen parents.
And now he's a great grandparent as well.
One year ago and today.
Tornado buddies for life ❤️
Tornado buddies for life ❤️
April 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
One year ago and today.
Tornado buddies for life ❤️
Tornado buddies for life ❤️
Might as well move to Minnesota already.... (also in Celsius, just for you)
February 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Might as well move to Minnesota already.... (also in Celsius, just for you)
Santa maybe went a bit overboard this year, but we've had a rough year so it's okay.
FYI, the Santa gifts are the ones on the table (and in the foreground on the floor). Santa doesn't wrap presents in our house so the boys don't wake up M&D early 😜
FYI, the Santa gifts are the ones on the table (and in the foreground on the floor). Santa doesn't wrap presents in our house so the boys don't wake up M&D early 😜
December 25, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Santa maybe went a bit overboard this year, but we've had a rough year so it's okay.
FYI, the Santa gifts are the ones on the table (and in the foreground on the floor). Santa doesn't wrap presents in our house so the boys don't wake up M&D early 😜
FYI, the Santa gifts are the ones on the table (and in the foreground on the floor). Santa doesn't wrap presents in our house so the boys don't wake up M&D early 😜
Probably the weirdest spam text I've ever gotten. From a DC phone number, addressed to "Chicagoans like YOU".
Not sure what list I got on, but not only do I not live in/remotely near Chicago, I've never even *been there* in my life.
Not sure what list I got on, but not only do I not live in/remotely near Chicago, I've never even *been there* in my life.
November 26, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Probably the weirdest spam text I've ever gotten. From a DC phone number, addressed to "Chicagoans like YOU".
Not sure what list I got on, but not only do I not live in/remotely near Chicago, I've never even *been there* in my life.
Not sure what list I got on, but not only do I not live in/remotely near Chicago, I've never even *been there* in my life.
Just before tip at Bramlage. Terrible opponent + bad loss last week = no crowd for #KStateMBB
November 20, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Just before tip at Bramlage. Terrible opponent + bad loss last week = no crowd for #KStateMBB
Now back to my regularly scheduled seats for #KStateMBB. Let's see if the Cats can make it three straight versus the Tigers
November 15, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Now back to my regularly scheduled seats for #KStateMBB. Let's see if the Cats can make it three straight versus the Tigers
Snagged some good seats for the #KStateWBB game tonight. The MittieCats are GOOD
November 15, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Snagged some good seats for the #KStateWBB game tonight. The MittieCats are GOOD
Got some great photos of the aurora in NCKS
October 11, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Got some great photos of the aurora in NCKS
Crazy day at my house today.
The 'nado and the damage it did 😒
The 'nado and the damage it did 😒
May 1, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Crazy day at my house today.
The 'nado and the damage it did 😒
The 'nado and the damage it did 😒
Yup, wildly accurate. Insane.
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event.designexpo.org.tw/en/
October 3, 2023 at 2:05 PM
Yup, wildly accurate. Insane.
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event.designexpo.org.tw/en/
Being on Bluesky is like the early days of Facebook, back when it was just college kids having fun.
So to celebrate, here's a picture of this evening's beverage of choice. Thank goodness Yuengling is finally available in Kansas.
So to celebrate, here's a picture of this evening's beverage of choice. Thank goodness Yuengling is finally available in Kansas.
July 4, 2023 at 12:40 AM
Being on Bluesky is like the early days of Facebook, back when it was just college kids having fun.
So to celebrate, here's a picture of this evening's beverage of choice. Thank goodness Yuengling is finally available in Kansas.
So to celebrate, here's a picture of this evening's beverage of choice. Thank goodness Yuengling is finally available in Kansas.