@markgaukler.bsky.social
Medieval re-enactor, experimental archaeological artist.
I won’t be attending Pennsic this year. Like many other Canadians, I won’t cross the border to the US. I’ll miss the event and the people(but not the weather).
July 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I won’t be attending Pennsic this year. Like many other Canadians, I won’t cross the border to the US. I’ll miss the event and the people(but not the weather).
For those who need a cat picture:
June 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
For those who need a cat picture:
We voted last night in the advance poll.
April 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We voted last night in the advance poll.
I did not expect a demonstration in support of someone charged with crimes against humanity after finishing my 10k run.
March 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I did not expect a demonstration in support of someone charged with crimes against humanity after finishing my 10k run.
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An excellent post from Derek Lowe, who normally talks about drug discovery. As he says, quoting Mike Masnick, “it’s now a democracy blog”.
An excellent post from Derek Lowe, who normally talks about drug discovery. As he says, quoting Mike Masnick, “it’s now a democracy blog”.
The Continuing Crisis, Part VII: An Overview
www.science.org
March 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
www.science.org/content/blog...
An excellent post from Derek Lowe, who normally talks about drug discovery. As he says, quoting Mike Masnick, “it’s now a democracy blog”.
An excellent post from Derek Lowe, who normally talks about drug discovery. As he says, quoting Mike Masnick, “it’s now a democracy blog”.
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JD Vance materially damaged American security today, picking an unnecessary and public fight for the purpose of picking the fight and driving a wedge between us and our allies.
A shockingly unpatriotic, anti-American display.
A shockingly unpatriotic, anti-American display.
February 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
JD Vance materially damaged American security today, picking an unnecessary and public fight for the purpose of picking the fight and driving a wedge between us and our allies.
A shockingly unpatriotic, anti-American display.
A shockingly unpatriotic, anti-American display.
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Whether it's Obama wearing a tan suit or Zelensky wearing no suit, both leaders have committed grave sartorial crimes against our once proud nation.
February 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Whether it's Obama wearing a tan suit or Zelensky wearing no suit, both leaders have committed grave sartorial crimes against our once proud nation.
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Part of the lesson here is that Trumpists, like many bullies, don’t handle it well if you stand up to them rather than caving. If Trump or Vance or their supporters had any character this petulant display and Zelenskyy’s defiance would be humiliating to them.
Zelenskyy gives a thumbs up after getting berated by a visibly agitated Trump
February 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Part of the lesson here is that Trumpists, like many bullies, don’t handle it well if you stand up to them rather than caving. If Trump or Vance or their supporters had any character this petulant display and Zelenskyy’s defiance would be humiliating to them.
An excellent article from AJ, on cutting the garnet for my Colmar Brooch reproduction.
sites.google.com/view/aurelio...
sites.google.com/view/aurelio...
Aurelio Vitrisoni - A Garnet for Gaukler
Hand-faceting a stone in 14th century style for a Master's replica project.
sites.google.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
An excellent article from AJ, on cutting the garnet for my Colmar Brooch reproduction.
sites.google.com/view/aurelio...
sites.google.com/view/aurelio...
Pennsic shower stall.
February 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Pennsic shower stall.
Tweezer, toothpicks, and earscoop, based on a 14C set in my collection.
January 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Tweezer, toothpicks, and earscoop, based on a 14C set in my collection.
One of my favourite Pennsic buildings.
January 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
One of my favourite Pennsic buildings.
Medieval candlestick, based on bits in my collection.
January 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Medieval candlestick, based on bits in my collection.
A change from antiquities or things I’ve made. Medieval bee keeper seen at Pennsic.
January 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A change from antiquities or things I’ve made. Medieval bee keeper seen at Pennsic.
Two large silver-gilt annular brooches.
January 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Two large silver-gilt annular brooches.
Here is the original of the triangular brooch I posted recently.
January 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Here is the original of the triangular brooch I posted recently.
A tiny Zoomorphic annular brooch based on one in my collection.
January 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
A tiny Zoomorphic annular brooch based on one in my collection.
Two recent medieval brooch replicas. The one on the left is based on the Topler’s Hill brooch, and the one on the right is my version of the Colmar brooch.
January 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Two recent medieval brooch replicas. The one on the left is based on the Topler’s Hill brooch, and the one on the right is my version of the Colmar brooch.