Michael S
@michael-cycle.bsky.social
Guitarist, cyclist, photographist, gardenist
I suggest that the term ‘trillionaire’ be defined as “biggest thief in history“.
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I suggest that the term ‘trillionaire’ be defined as “biggest thief in history“.
It’s Nov 2025, Sussan Ley says the Liberals will reach a position on Net Zero “soon”.
In 1998, that leftist hippy Margaret Thatcher, spoke to the Royal Society on how global warming will “greatly exceed the capacity of our natural habitat to cope“.
And yet, we’re waiting for “soon”.
Pathetic.
In 1998, that leftist hippy Margaret Thatcher, spoke to the Royal Society on how global warming will “greatly exceed the capacity of our natural habitat to cope“.
And yet, we’re waiting for “soon”.
Pathetic.
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It’s Nov 2025, Sussan Ley says the Liberals will reach a position on Net Zero “soon”.
In 1998, that leftist hippy Margaret Thatcher, spoke to the Royal Society on how global warming will “greatly exceed the capacity of our natural habitat to cope“.
And yet, we’re waiting for “soon”.
Pathetic.
In 1998, that leftist hippy Margaret Thatcher, spoke to the Royal Society on how global warming will “greatly exceed the capacity of our natural habitat to cope“.
And yet, we’re waiting for “soon”.
Pathetic.
It was gin & tonics all round tonight. This was pretty much the net result…
October 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It was gin & tonics all round tonight. This was pretty much the net result…
So, today I finished harvesting my broad beans (fava beans) from my backyard veggie patch. 8.8kg from a 4.3 square metre bed. That’s unshelled. Now begins the process of shelling, blanching and freezing. All grown organically, no sprays or artificial fertilizer.
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
So, today I finished harvesting my broad beans (fava beans) from my backyard veggie patch. 8.8kg from a 4.3 square metre bed. That’s unshelled. Now begins the process of shelling, blanching and freezing. All grown organically, no sprays or artificial fertilizer.
A King Parrot, looking rather kingly, seen along the Waterfall Way, between Armidale and Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
A King Parrot, looking rather kingly, seen along the Waterfall Way, between Armidale and Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.
This is a beautiful and soothing short documentary on the art of building an acoustic guitar. Highly recommended.
youtu.be/pEpACOTrUMo?...
youtu.be/pEpACOTrUMo?...
A Japanese craftsman who has dedicated his life to making acoustic guitars. アコースティックギター 製作
YouTube video by Amazing JAPAN
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October 14, 2025 at 6:32 AM
This is a beautiful and soothing short documentary on the art of building an acoustic guitar. Highly recommended.
youtu.be/pEpACOTrUMo?...
youtu.be/pEpACOTrUMo?...
A new bird for today. The Satin Flycatcher. A very chirpy and lively bird.
October 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A new bird for today. The Satin Flycatcher. A very chirpy and lively bird.
So what happened to the 'no new extinctions' pledge? And what will be consequences for those who made it? Do I have to keep paying my taxes to a government that constantly fails to do its job?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And then there were none: Australia’s only shrew declared extinct
The tally of Australian mammals extinct since 1788 is now 39 species – far more than for any other country
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
So what happened to the 'no new extinctions' pledge? And what will be consequences for those who made it? Do I have to keep paying my taxes to a government that constantly fails to do its job?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
An Olive-backed Oriole,with (I'm guessing) some nesting material, at Warrumbungle National Park this morning.
October 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
An Olive-backed Oriole,with (I'm guessing) some nesting material, at Warrumbungle National Park this morning.
Great pic. Creates a real sense of calm.
September 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Great pic. Creates a real sense of calm.
So, a tired reheat of Joe Hockey’s ‘learners & lifters’. And still stuck in the shadow of Reagan’s ‘government is too big’ nonsense. Will there be a single cent taken away from tax benefits for multi-property owners, compared to cuts to programs for poorer Australians?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australians too dependent on government, says Sussan Ley
In her first major economic speech, the opposition leader hits out at universal subsidies and says "dependency" has affected Australia's "national character".
www.abc.net.au
September 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
So, a tired reheat of Joe Hockey’s ‘learners & lifters’. And still stuck in the shadow of Reagan’s ‘government is too big’ nonsense. Will there be a single cent taken away from tax benefits for multi-property owners, compared to cuts to programs for poorer Australians?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Just finished this gem of a book. You should get a copy, but hurry before the world ends!
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Just finished this gem of a book. You should get a copy, but hurry before the world ends!
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social
Reposted by Michael S
🌊 NO to genocide & ecocide
YES to protest 🌊
On Sunday morning Rising Tide organiser Zack Schofield confronted NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley over her office’s cover-up of police brutality against him & Greens candidate Hannah Thomas.
YES to protest 🌊
On Sunday morning Rising Tide organiser Zack Schofield confronted NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley over her office’s cover-up of police brutality against him & Greens candidate Hannah Thomas.
August 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
🌊 NO to genocide & ecocide
YES to protest 🌊
On Sunday morning Rising Tide organiser Zack Schofield confronted NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley over her office’s cover-up of police brutality against him & Greens candidate Hannah Thomas.
YES to protest 🌊
On Sunday morning Rising Tide organiser Zack Schofield confronted NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley over her office’s cover-up of police brutality against him & Greens candidate Hannah Thomas.
Harvested some parsnips today, which went into tonight’s stew.
Was kind of expecting them to shaped like a thingy!
Was kind of expecting them to shaped like a thingy!
August 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Harvested some parsnips today, which went into tonight’s stew.
Was kind of expecting them to shaped like a thingy!
Was kind of expecting them to shaped like a thingy!
The unusual Pacific Baza, seen just near the Glasshouse Mountains this afternoon. A winter visitor to this part of the world.
July 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The unusual Pacific Baza, seen just near the Glasshouse Mountains this afternoon. A winter visitor to this part of the world.
Reposted by Michael S
I haven’t seen nearly enough people talking about this.
The levels of greed and inhumane thinking on display is actually terrifying.
America really is dystopian as fuck.
The levels of greed and inhumane thinking on display is actually terrifying.
America really is dystopian as fuck.
June 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I haven’t seen nearly enough people talking about this.
The levels of greed and inhumane thinking on display is actually terrifying.
America really is dystopian as fuck.
The levels of greed and inhumane thinking on display is actually terrifying.
America really is dystopian as fuck.
This magnificent Brahminy Kite was enjoying a snack this afternoon at Petrie Qld. I’m guessing it’s the remains of a fish from the nearby North Pine River.
June 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This magnificent Brahminy Kite was enjoying a snack this afternoon at Petrie Qld. I’m guessing it’s the remains of a fish from the nearby North Pine River.
At golden hour this afternoon, this White-throated Honeyeater was looking golden indeed.
May 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
At golden hour this afternoon, this White-throated Honeyeater was looking golden indeed.
A beautiful Grey Goshawk, perches just above me while I was on my morning stroll. Very glad I had the camera with me.
May 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
A beautiful Grey Goshawk, perches just above me while I was on my morning stroll. Very glad I had the camera with me.
Breakfast time for one of our local Ospreys. This is one of a pair known as Sonny and Cher.
April 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Breakfast time for one of our local Ospreys. This is one of a pair known as Sonny and Cher.
Sleepy-time for this koala at Petrie this morning.
April 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Sleepy-time for this koala at Petrie this morning.
A pair of Striated Pardalotes at Petrie, Qld, this morning.
April 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
A pair of Striated Pardalotes at Petrie, Qld, this morning.
I genuinely thought this was a joke, maybe from the Onion. But no - it really exists. You can use the free version, but for the really good prayers you must subscribe (of course).
Makes you want to nail some theses to the door.
help.hallow.com/en/articles/...
Makes you want to nail some theses to the door.
help.hallow.com/en/articles/...
How much does the subscription cost? | Hallow – Help & Support Center
How much is the app? Do I have to subscribe?
help.hallow.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I genuinely thought this was a joke, maybe from the Onion. But no - it really exists. You can use the free version, but for the really good prayers you must subscribe (of course).
Makes you want to nail some theses to the door.
help.hallow.com/en/articles/...
Makes you want to nail some theses to the door.
help.hallow.com/en/articles/...
For a moment there, I thought it was this guy!
February 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
For a moment there, I thought it was this guy!
Is there a cosier place to rest one's head than mum's butt? Her patience knows no bounds.
Sea-lion pup at Seal Bay S.A.
Sea-lion pup at Seal Bay S.A.
February 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Is there a cosier place to rest one's head than mum's butt? Her patience knows no bounds.
Sea-lion pup at Seal Bay S.A.
Sea-lion pup at Seal Bay S.A.