Philip
@philip-from-aust.bsky.social
Born in the 60’s
Outer Melbourne.
Tech enthusiast. Single. Lonely. He/Him. Tries to be funny. So very, very tired. :)
Why, yes, I do like Dr Who. Why do you ask?
Outer Melbourne.
Tech enthusiast. Single. Lonely. He/Him. Tries to be funny. So very, very tired. :)
Why, yes, I do like Dr Who. Why do you ask?
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Australian here 👋
Stop saying the tragedy in Sydney demonstrates that strict gun laws don’t work.
There were ZERO mass shootings in Australia in the two decades after strict gun laws were passed in 1996.
We have so much we need to do, but strict gun laws remain a critical part of the solution.
Stop saying the tragedy in Sydney demonstrates that strict gun laws don’t work.
There were ZERO mass shootings in Australia in the two decades after strict gun laws were passed in 1996.
We have so much we need to do, but strict gun laws remain a critical part of the solution.
December 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Australian here 👋
Stop saying the tragedy in Sydney demonstrates that strict gun laws don’t work.
There were ZERO mass shootings in Australia in the two decades after strict gun laws were passed in 1996.
We have so much we need to do, but strict gun laws remain a critical part of the solution.
Stop saying the tragedy in Sydney demonstrates that strict gun laws don’t work.
There were ZERO mass shootings in Australia in the two decades after strict gun laws were passed in 1996.
We have so much we need to do, but strict gun laws remain a critical part of the solution.
Ok. “In person” (is it in person when it’s done over zoom??) of my assessment is done. Waiting on the forms. Good. :)
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Ok. “In person” (is it in person when it’s done over zoom??) of my assessment is done. Waiting on the forms. Good. :)
I notice that more Xena and supergirl shorts are showing up on my doomscrolling on YouTube. @alicedkc.bsky.social - is that your doing?? :) (I do like both shows… just sudden).
November 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I notice that more Xena and supergirl shorts are showing up on my doomscrolling on YouTube. @alicedkc.bsky.social - is that your doing?? :) (I do like both shows… just sudden).
I admit it. I have a dirty mind. I did misread this shop’s name.
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I admit it. I have a dirty mind. I did misread this shop’s name.
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
@seanferrick.bsky.social liked a quote of mine?? And he’s following me too???
I’m famous adjacent. :)
I’m famous adjacent. :)
November 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
@seanferrick.bsky.social liked a quote of mine?? And he’s following me too???
I’m famous adjacent. :)
I’m famous adjacent. :)
Well… looks like I will be getting Amazon Prime at some point. sigh.
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Well… looks like I will be getting Amazon Prime at some point. sigh.
I like that the daisy set has a ladybug “minifig”. :)
Here’s official images of three more #LEGO Botanicals sets coming in 2026!
2026 LEGO Botanicals official images
11501 Tulip Bouquet was revealed last week and a lifestyle image on LEGO.com showed more upcoming Botanicals sets . Those sets have been officially revealed today.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I like that the daisy set has a ladybug “minifig”. :)
Oh dear.
#LEGO Star Trek is finally here and debuts with the iconic U.S.S Enterprise NCC-1701-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation!
#LEGO10356 #StarTrek #LEGOStarTrek
#LEGO10356 #StarTrek #LEGOStarTrek
LEGO 10356 Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D announced!
Long considered impossible, LEGO Star Trek is finally here and debuts with the iconic Enterprise NCC-1701-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation! The press release follows:
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November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Oh dear.
They have an Australian version of Ghosts?? I hope it’s good.
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
They have an Australian version of Ghosts?? I hope it’s good.
Hey @alicedkc.bsky.social - did you actually loose your Duolingo status in that, let’s call it, Amazon incident?
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Hey @alicedkc.bsky.social - did you actually loose your Duolingo status in that, let’s call it, Amazon incident?
Good news. Huntsman no longer in my bathroom.
Bad news. I didn’t move it. So where is it??? Trying not to think about it.
I know. They are harmless to people. I just am phobic with big spiders.
Bad news. I didn’t move it. So where is it??? Trying not to think about it.
I know. They are harmless to people. I just am phobic with big spiders.
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Good news. Huntsman no longer in my bathroom.
Bad news. I didn’t move it. So where is it??? Trying not to think about it.
I know. They are harmless to people. I just am phobic with big spiders.
Bad news. I didn’t move it. So where is it??? Trying not to think about it.
I know. They are harmless to people. I just am phobic with big spiders.
A good friend has submitted this brilliant model of the library from Buffy to Lego Ideas. I’d be very grateful for your help in getting her to 5k supporters: beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Library | LEGO® Ideas
"Sunnydale High isn't really like other high schools. A lot of weird stuff happens here." Buffy the Vampire Slayer first exploded onto our TV screens in the lat…
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October 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Great. I have a gastro thing. And there’s a huntsman in my bathroom. Small one, so not so bad. But they grow up.
October 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Great. I have a gastro thing. And there’s a huntsman in my bathroom. Small one, so not so bad. But they grow up.
OMG!!!
It's kinda cool that Gary Larson is doing new cartoons because he picked up a digital tablet, taught himself how to use it, and it made him love drawing again.
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
New Work by Gary Larson | TheFarSide.com
Get an exclusive look at brand new cartoons and artwork from cartoonist Gary Larson, creator of the iconic comic strip The Far Side®.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
OMG!!!
Ok. When did the Phone app come to the iPad??
September 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ok. When did the Phone app come to the iPad??
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once again, if tylenol caused autism, america would have a better rail system
September 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
once again, if tylenol caused autism, america would have a better rail system
Ok. Covid shot was done earlier. Arm starting to hurt. Looking forward to the fever dreams later. Still better than the full blown thing. :)
September 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Ok. Covid shot was done earlier. Arm starting to hurt. Looking forward to the fever dreams later. Still better than the full blown thing. :)
Double bugger. :)
#LEGO Ideas 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is available now!
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory available now!
Several weeks after we published our review of 21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the 68th LEGO Ideas set is now available at LEGO.com.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Double bugger. :)
If anyone else is interested - www.enews.classiclidocameo.com.au/ov/4f1015b5-... :)
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September 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
If anyone else is interested - www.enews.classiclidocameo.com.au/ov/4f1015b5-... :)
#LEGO 76300 Arkham Asylum is now available!
76300 Arkham Asylum available now
The flagship DC set of the year, 76300 Arkham Asylum, is now available at LEGO.com.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Bugger.
#LEGO 76300 Arkham Asylum is now available!
76300 Arkham Asylum available now
The flagship DC set of the year, 76300 Arkham Asylum, is now available at LEGO.com.
brickset.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Bugger.
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what a humiliating way for don jr. to find out his dad sends birthday cards.
September 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
what a humiliating way for don jr. to find out his dad sends birthday cards.
That movie has so much to answer for. But I still laughed.
September 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
That movie has so much to answer for. But I still laughed.
Well, there goes the budget. Sigh.
September 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Well, there goes the budget. Sigh.