Mike Kilpatrick
@marvingardensnz.bsky.social
Scot in Aotearoa. Funny fucker, prone to cry at random videos. Good company, likes a quiz. Music and book lover too. Occasional poet. Runs so he can eat more. Anti-AI, LLMs. Neo-Luddite. No Nazis/TERFS/billionaires. Plant based. Far left. Toitū Te Tiriti.
I have to confess I'm a huge fan of LLMs
LARGE
LOVELY
MARGARITAS
LARGE
LOVELY
MARGARITAS
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I have to confess I'm a huge fan of LLMs
LARGE
LOVELY
MARGARITAS
LARGE
LOVELY
MARGARITAS
18 months ago I couldn’t run and days I could barely walk because of chronic pain. Finally someone too me seriously and it gave me my freedom again.
Never thought I’d do another half marathon, never mind a sub-two hour one. Okay, it was just four seconds but still!
Off for a nap now 😂
Never thought I’d do another half marathon, never mind a sub-two hour one. Okay, it was just four seconds but still!
Off for a nap now 😂
November 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
18 months ago I couldn’t run and days I could barely walk because of chronic pain. Finally someone too me seriously and it gave me my freedom again.
Never thought I’d do another half marathon, never mind a sub-two hour one. Okay, it was just four seconds but still!
Off for a nap now 😂
Never thought I’d do another half marathon, never mind a sub-two hour one. Okay, it was just four seconds but still!
Off for a nap now 😂
The (very easy) online cryptic crossword at the Herald today is my second best time ever. I would have beaten my 3:39 time if I had a mental block on saffron.
But this is the first time I remember that I've been ranked 1, albeit I don't expect to stay there. I'll take an early morning win.
But this is the first time I remember that I've been ranked 1, albeit I don't expect to stay there. I'll take an early morning win.
October 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The (very easy) online cryptic crossword at the Herald today is my second best time ever. I would have beaten my 3:39 time if I had a mental block on saffron.
But this is the first time I remember that I've been ranked 1, albeit I don't expect to stay there. I'll take an early morning win.
But this is the first time I remember that I've been ranked 1, albeit I don't expect to stay there. I'll take an early morning win.
September 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Not going to lie, that felt pretty damned good. Longest run in, I’m guessing, nearly four years.
Certainly since my doctors took my pain seriously. Slowly finding my rhythm again! ❤️
(Oh, and I’d forgotten how brutal it can be running into the wind 😂)
(Oh too, and the whole jogger’s nipple thing!)
Certainly since my doctors took my pain seriously. Slowly finding my rhythm again! ❤️
(Oh, and I’d forgotten how brutal it can be running into the wind 😂)
(Oh too, and the whole jogger’s nipple thing!)
September 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Not going to lie, that felt pretty damned good. Longest run in, I’m guessing, nearly four years.
Certainly since my doctors took my pain seriously. Slowly finding my rhythm again! ❤️
(Oh, and I’d forgotten how brutal it can be running into the wind 😂)
(Oh too, and the whole jogger’s nipple thing!)
Certainly since my doctors took my pain seriously. Slowly finding my rhythm again! ❤️
(Oh, and I’d forgotten how brutal it can be running into the wind 😂)
(Oh too, and the whole jogger’s nipple thing!)
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
No retroactive cool, please. Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to.
No retroactive cool, please. Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to.
July 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
No retroactive cool, please. Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to.
No retroactive cool, please. Albums that were in the house that you actively purchased and listened to.
You’ve inherited a movie theatre - what’s your double feature?
(Me, I'm all about the life-affirming, feel good stuff!)
(Me, I'm all about the life-affirming, feel good stuff!)
July 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
You’ve inherited a movie theatre - what’s your double feature?
(Me, I'm all about the life-affirming, feel good stuff!)
(Me, I'm all about the life-affirming, feel good stuff!)
I stand alone and watch my breath,
The river sits still, waiting for my move.
Ranginui and Papatüänuku embrace
Me. I accept their warmth and depart.
(More info in ALT)
The river sits still, waiting for my move.
Ranginui and Papatüänuku embrace
Me. I accept their warmth and depart.
(More info in ALT)
July 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I stand alone and watch my breath,
The river sits still, waiting for my move.
Ranginui and Papatüänuku embrace
Me. I accept their warmth and depart.
(More info in ALT)
The river sits still, waiting for my move.
Ranginui and Papatüänuku embrace
Me. I accept their warmth and depart.
(More info in ALT)
I think I can be content with the end of my stand-up ‘career’. Did it again last night to prove something to myself and got some decent laughs.
But I’m too old to be doing late night gigs on a regular basis. I am a fucking mess today and suspect I’ll need the whole day to recover.
But I’m too old to be doing late night gigs on a regular basis. I am a fucking mess today and suspect I’ll need the whole day to recover.
July 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I think I can be content with the end of my stand-up ‘career’. Did it again last night to prove something to myself and got some decent laughs.
But I’m too old to be doing late night gigs on a regular basis. I am a fucking mess today and suspect I’ll need the whole day to recover.
But I’m too old to be doing late night gigs on a regular basis. I am a fucking mess today and suspect I’ll need the whole day to recover.
Alas, poor Yorick...
Wait, wrong script. I've decided to give this stand-up lark another shot, so I'm going to be at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland on Saturday night at 10pm. What could possibly go wrong? 🤪
$10 on the door, I believe.
www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../l8-live-...
Wait, wrong script. I've decided to give this stand-up lark another shot, so I'm going to be at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland on Saturday night at 10pm. What could possibly go wrong? 🤪
$10 on the door, I believe.
www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../l8-live-...
July 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Alas, poor Yorick...
Wait, wrong script. I've decided to give this stand-up lark another shot, so I'm going to be at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland on Saturday night at 10pm. What could possibly go wrong? 🤪
$10 on the door, I believe.
www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../l8-live-...
Wait, wrong script. I've decided to give this stand-up lark another shot, so I'm going to be at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland on Saturday night at 10pm. What could possibly go wrong? 🤪
$10 on the door, I believe.
www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../l8-live-...
This is my ABSOLUTE favourite picture from last night. I don't remember any of it, but this ain't no deepfake, folks.
Michele A'Court is a legend and she said my name 🥰
Michele A'Court is a legend and she said my name 🥰
July 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This is my ABSOLUTE favourite picture from last night. I don't remember any of it, but this ain't no deepfake, folks.
Michele A'Court is a legend and she said my name 🥰
Michele A'Court is a legend and she said my name 🥰
Happy Monday fellow Kiwis!
Here’s a picture I took in the Hunua Ranges yesterday which I really like.
<insert favourite fungi joke here>
I am loving exploring nature in and around Tāmaki Makaurau. It never fails to give me a boost and make me feel more connected to our world.
Here’s a picture I took in the Hunua Ranges yesterday which I really like.
<insert favourite fungi joke here>
I am loving exploring nature in and around Tāmaki Makaurau. It never fails to give me a boost and make me feel more connected to our world.
June 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Happy Monday fellow Kiwis!
Here’s a picture I took in the Hunua Ranges yesterday which I really like.
<insert favourite fungi joke here>
I am loving exploring nature in and around Tāmaki Makaurau. It never fails to give me a boost and make me feel more connected to our world.
Here’s a picture I took in the Hunua Ranges yesterday which I really like.
<insert favourite fungi joke here>
I am loving exploring nature in and around Tāmaki Makaurau. It never fails to give me a boost and make me feel more connected to our world.
The werewere-kōkaka blue mushroom native to Aotearoa. The first time I’ve seen one in the wild! ❤️🍄
It was a good walk in the Waitakeres despite the solo effort and the slip that stopped me going the way I wanted!
It was a good walk in the Waitakeres despite the solo effort and the slip that stopped me going the way I wanted!
June 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The werewere-kōkaka blue mushroom native to Aotearoa. The first time I’ve seen one in the wild! ❤️🍄
It was a good walk in the Waitakeres despite the solo effort and the slip that stopped me going the way I wanted!
It was a good walk in the Waitakeres despite the solo effort and the slip that stopped me going the way I wanted!
I think I look younger now…
June 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I think I look younger now…
Post a 10 year old pic of yourself.
Weirdly this was taken exactly 10 years ago today…
Weirdly this was taken exactly 10 years ago today…
June 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Post a 10 year old pic of yourself.
Weirdly this was taken exactly 10 years ago today…
Weirdly this was taken exactly 10 years ago today…
I had to go for a solo walk in the Waitakere Ranges today. I suspect it’s because no one thinks I’m a really fun-gi.
(Sorry, I’ll show myself out)
(Sorry, I’ll show myself out)
June 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I had to go for a solo walk in the Waitakere Ranges today. I suspect it’s because no one thinks I’m a really fun-gi.
(Sorry, I’ll show myself out)
(Sorry, I’ll show myself out)
The Kaipara River on a still and cold morning. Beautiful way to start the day.
June 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Kaipara River on a still and cold morning. Beautiful way to start the day.
Took this at the weekend on my early morning dog walk with Angus and Fozzy. This is the Kaipara River in Helensville, taken from the waterfront footpaths. I added some extra drama by making it black and white. Felt like the only human alive as I walked.
May 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Took this at the weekend on my early morning dog walk with Angus and Fozzy. This is the Kaipara River in Helensville, taken from the waterfront footpaths. I added some extra drama by making it black and white. Felt like the only human alive as I walked.
Weird! Wonder if there's a randomness to the crosswords?
April 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Weird! Wonder if there's a randomness to the crosswords?
Doggos are taking it easy after their walk and I’m about to get dinner prepared so I can watch Wrestlemania with my laptop. Then I can pretend to be creative and not waste another day of the long weekend 😳
Going for a walk tomorrow with a lovely friend so there is that to look forward to ❤️
Going for a walk tomorrow with a lovely friend so there is that to look forward to ❤️
April 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Doggos are taking it easy after their walk and I’m about to get dinner prepared so I can watch Wrestlemania with my laptop. Then I can pretend to be creative and not waste another day of the long weekend 😳
Going for a walk tomorrow with a lovely friend so there is that to look forward to ❤️
Going for a walk tomorrow with a lovely friend so there is that to look forward to ❤️
Today’s haiku. Don’t think it needs much explanation.
Listen to The Clash singing Clampdown, Woody Guthrie singing Tear The Fascists Down or Dead Kennedys singing Nazi Punks Fuck Off while reading.
Listen to The Clash singing Clampdown, Woody Guthrie singing Tear The Fascists Down or Dead Kennedys singing Nazi Punks Fuck Off while reading.
March 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Today’s haiku. Don’t think it needs much explanation.
Listen to The Clash singing Clampdown, Woody Guthrie singing Tear The Fascists Down or Dead Kennedys singing Nazi Punks Fuck Off while reading.
Listen to The Clash singing Clampdown, Woody Guthrie singing Tear The Fascists Down or Dead Kennedys singing Nazi Punks Fuck Off while reading.
Today’s haiku.
I am reminded that despite this shite show we are living in that we can love and be loved, and something as simple as a hug, a book, a nice message, a date scone, a favourite mug, a perfect GIF, a sunrise, a cleansing cry or even a good bodily discharge can lift a day out of gloom.
I am reminded that despite this shite show we are living in that we can love and be loved, and something as simple as a hug, a book, a nice message, a date scone, a favourite mug, a perfect GIF, a sunrise, a cleansing cry or even a good bodily discharge can lift a day out of gloom.
March 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today’s haiku.
I am reminded that despite this shite show we are living in that we can love and be loved, and something as simple as a hug, a book, a nice message, a date scone, a favourite mug, a perfect GIF, a sunrise, a cleansing cry or even a good bodily discharge can lift a day out of gloom.
I am reminded that despite this shite show we are living in that we can love and be loved, and something as simple as a hug, a book, a nice message, a date scone, a favourite mug, a perfect GIF, a sunrise, a cleansing cry or even a good bodily discharge can lift a day out of gloom.
It’s not easy being creative at 5.30 am at the airport, when you were up at 3.45am and you’re not going to get home until 8pm. But what’s the alternative? 😂
March 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It’s not easy being creative at 5.30 am at the airport, when you were up at 3.45am and you’re not going to get home until 8pm. But what’s the alternative? 😂
The return of the daily haiku which helped me so much last year with creativity.
I chose this picture I took of Iona because of both the contrast between the content and the view.
Also because it’s a very Christian place and fascists do love to pretend they are doing Christianity the right way.
I chose this picture I took of Iona because of both the contrast between the content and the view.
Also because it’s a very Christian place and fascists do love to pretend they are doing Christianity the right way.
March 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The return of the daily haiku which helped me so much last year with creativity.
I chose this picture I took of Iona because of both the contrast between the content and the view.
Also because it’s a very Christian place and fascists do love to pretend they are doing Christianity the right way.
I chose this picture I took of Iona because of both the contrast between the content and the view.
Also because it’s a very Christian place and fascists do love to pretend they are doing Christianity the right way.
I mean, look at these pastel green and pink beauties! Comfortable and cheap, there’s nothing more important to a proud Scotsman. 😉😂
March 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I mean, look at these pastel green and pink beauties! Comfortable and cheap, there’s nothing more important to a proud Scotsman. 😉😂