mikehallden.bsky.social
@mikehallden.bsky.social
Aka "Dr. Gitpaws" which is a tongue-in-cheek amalgam of my love for Science, guitar, and dogs, cats, and assorted critters. Yes I do have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Ohio State, 1979).
Currently owned and being trained by Scooter, the semi-feral cat.
Currently owned and being trained by Scooter, the semi-feral cat.
Yeah really! Hey, I hear the northernights (aurora) might be out tonight. Look north to NW. I can begin to see a faint pink glow, but bet view is usually around 11pm-1am. Thank Raven Mae for the heads up!
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Yeah really! Hey, I hear the northernights (aurora) might be out tonight. Look north to NW. I can begin to see a faint pink glow, but bet view is usually around 11pm-1am. Thank Raven Mae for the heads up!
Hi Scooter! It's "Scooter the cat in the marigolds. End of the season..."
Right before the first frost.
Right before the first frost.
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Hi Scooter! It's "Scooter the cat in the marigolds. End of the season..."
Right before the first frost.
Right before the first frost.
Nitey Nite from Scooter!
November 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Nitey Nite from Scooter!
Already done (mailed it in and checked that it was received and had no fixes needed):
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Already done (mailed it in and checked that it was received and had no fixes needed):
Part V of Scooter vs. the laughing squirrel... The Squirrel is curious that Scooter appears to be playing...
Sorry, it's hard to see the squirrels due to the sun glare and their lack of motion...
Sorry, it's hard to see the squirrels due to the sun glare and their lack of motion...
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Part V of Scooter vs. the laughing squirrel... The Squirrel is curious that Scooter appears to be playing...
Sorry, it's hard to see the squirrels due to the sun glare and their lack of motion...
Sorry, it's hard to see the squirrels due to the sun glare and their lack of motion...
I just voted in PA for exactly the reasons you stated!
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I just voted in PA for exactly the reasons you stated!
Yeah. About the same. This is me at the moment...
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Yeah. About the same. This is me at the moment...
Whelp, beginning to lift out the Canna lilies and over winter the corms, but the Cleomes are getting huge now too. The humming birds are gone, and the Canada geese are preparing to head south for the winter.
October 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Whelp, beginning to lift out the Canna lilies and over winter the corms, but the Cleomes are getting huge now too. The humming birds are gone, and the Canada geese are preparing to head south for the winter.
Why am I so hungry all of a sudden? Oh yes, it's the infernal cold coming in..
Well the evening Snack Rabbit says it's OK to have a snack, so who am I to argue😉👍
Well the evening Snack Rabbit says it's OK to have a snack, so who am I to argue😉👍
October 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Why am I so hungry all of a sudden? Oh yes, it's the infernal cold coming in..
Well the evening Snack Rabbit says it's OK to have a snack, so who am I to argue😉👍
Well the evening Snack Rabbit says it's OK to have a snack, so who am I to argue😉👍
Your morning Scooter.
Me: Look at all the leaves that blew in. Hey, Buddy! How ya doin'!?
Me: Look at all the leaves that blew in. Hey, Buddy! How ya doin'!?
October 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Your morning Scooter.
Me: Look at all the leaves that blew in. Hey, Buddy! How ya doin'!?
Me: Look at all the leaves that blew in. Hey, Buddy! How ya doin'!?
Yes! I just ordered the Isotoner mens base layer top and bottom for $8.49. Clearance! I believe they have one for women too.
October 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Yes! I just ordered the Isotoner mens base layer top and bottom for $8.49. Clearance! I believe they have one for women too.
Scooter has a big white and tan heart on his tummy. Doncha, Scooter...
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Scooter has a big white and tan heart on his tummy. Doncha, Scooter...
And in the final frame, a few seconds later, Scooter flips over on his back and does the "dead bug pose" for friend Squirrel! "See!? Ima 'let's play,' cat!"
October 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
And in the final frame, a few seconds later, Scooter flips over on his back and does the "dead bug pose" for friend Squirrel! "See!? Ima 'let's play,' cat!"
Does look good, but now you've got me thinking 🤔.
If this is a loin of beef 👇 where is the loin on a cod, and how do you gird you "loins" if you're a fish? 😄😉
If this is a loin of beef 👇 where is the loin on a cod, and how do you gird you "loins" if you're a fish? 😄😉
October 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Does look good, but now you've got me thinking 🤔.
If this is a loin of beef 👇 where is the loin on a cod, and how do you gird you "loins" if you're a fish? 😄😉
If this is a loin of beef 👇 where is the loin on a cod, and how do you gird you "loins" if you're a fish? 😄😉
Scooter and the Squirrel Part III: Look at the great hunter wagging his tail. Dead giveaway...😁😉
October 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Scooter and the Squirrel Part III: Look at the great hunter wagging his tail. Dead giveaway...😁😉
Scooter and the Squirrel Part II: Me doing voice of Scooter and Squirrel as I interpret what they are doing...playing!
September 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Scooter and the Squirrel Part II: Me doing voice of Scooter and Squirrel as I interpret what they are doing...playing!
Oh brother, this guy...
The Larry Monster...
The Larry Monster...
September 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Oh brother, this guy...
The Larry Monster...
The Larry Monster...
Haven't been on much lately. What'd I miss? 😬😳 🤯😵😱
😄😆😅🤣. So here's a happy Scooter cat...
😄😆😅🤣. So here's a happy Scooter cat...
September 24, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Haven't been on much lately. What'd I miss? 😬😳 🤯😵😱
😄😆😅🤣. So here's a happy Scooter cat...
😄😆😅🤣. So here's a happy Scooter cat...
Scooter the mighty Tigger hunting a squirrel in the jungle! Nah, he's just playing!
😉
😉
September 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Scooter the mighty Tigger hunting a squirrel in the jungle! Nah, he's just playing!
😉
😉
Oooh. If you looking for suggestions; do you have one of these? These grill brushes are super sturdy stainless steel brushes like TNTOR or Grillart, and the TNTOR one is on sale (Amazon) for about $10. Spray some detergent (Simple Green or ECOS), let sit for 15 min then brush and rinse off.
September 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Oooh. If you looking for suggestions; do you have one of these? These grill brushes are super sturdy stainless steel brushes like TNTOR or Grillart, and the TNTOR one is on sale (Amazon) for about $10. Spray some detergent (Simple Green or ECOS), let sit for 15 min then brush and rinse off.
He does look a bit like a striped mackerel fish...!
September 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
He does look a bit like a striped mackerel fish...!
How bout a silly cat on his side...?
September 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
How bout a silly cat on his side...?
A modest proposal...
It's already been done. If you've never heard if this facetious missive, check it out (sarcasm and satire warning ⚠️)!
It's already been done. If you've never heard if this facetious missive, check it out (sarcasm and satire warning ⚠️)!
September 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A modest proposal...
It's already been done. If you've never heard if this facetious missive, check it out (sarcasm and satire warning ⚠️)!
It's already been done. If you've never heard if this facetious missive, check it out (sarcasm and satire warning ⚠️)!
You're moment of Hummingbird Zen: it's such a long distance, you can barely see, but look at the top canna lily (red) blossom... (they're still here!) 😀🥰😉
September 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
You're moment of Hummingbird Zen: it's such a long distance, you can barely see, but look at the top canna lily (red) blossom... (they're still here!) 😀🥰😉
Mr. Scooter says Good Morning!
September 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Mr. Scooter says Good Morning!