Alan
@shalrath42.bsky.social
2018 Appalachian Trail thru hiker; Avid sci-fi and fantasy reader; TTRPG player, Twidget/Tron Chaser. Have now been the inspiration for the antagonist in two novels.
Post your favorite LOTR character. Wrong answers only.
November 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Post your favorite LOTR character. Wrong answers only.
And... you might appreciate one of the boxes that got wet contains glasses from Eastern Airlines
November 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
And... you might appreciate one of the boxes that got wet contains glasses from Eastern Airlines
I drink upwards of 100 gallons of hot chocolate a year. To support that, I make my own instant hot chocolate mix in ~5lb batches. Here's the recipe:
November 29, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I drink upwards of 100 gallons of hot chocolate a year. To support that, I make my own instant hot chocolate mix in ~5lb batches. Here's the recipe:
@gailsimone.bsky.social has performed a public service by highlighting the lack of pickles in Canada. In an attempt to help, here is a pickle recipe my Mom typed up in the 70's (Including my Grandmother's better version):
(both forget to mention cutting to size after washing)
(both forget to mention cutting to size after washing)
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
@gailsimone.bsky.social has performed a public service by highlighting the lack of pickles in Canada. In an attempt to help, here is a pickle recipe my Mom typed up in the 70's (Including my Grandmother's better version):
(both forget to mention cutting to size after washing)
(both forget to mention cutting to size after washing)
Lots more unpacking to do, but for the first time in two years I have access to my entire TTRPG library.
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Lots more unpacking to do, but for the first time in two years I have access to my entire TTRPG library.
An odd thankful message for @criticalrole.bsky.social . Specifically to whomever decided on the tubes used to mail out campaign maps (~ '22/'23). As I continue to unbox things after moving my grandmother's marble rolling pin was found. I had forgotten a tube was repurposed to pack the rolling pin.
November 28, 2025 at 12:45 AM
An odd thankful message for @criticalrole.bsky.social . Specifically to whomever decided on the tubes used to mail out campaign maps (~ '22/'23). As I continue to unbox things after moving my grandmother's marble rolling pin was found. I had forgotten a tube was repurposed to pack the rolling pin.
I like to bake... and do some cooking as well. One of the big benefits of the new apartment is the kitchen, with a huge island.
So. I was so wowed by the island that I failed to notice the lack of dining area (island meant to double as dining area). Table will live behind entertainment center.
So. I was so wowed by the island that I failed to notice the lack of dining area (island meant to double as dining area). Table will live behind entertainment center.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I like to bake... and do some cooking as well. One of the big benefits of the new apartment is the kitchen, with a huge island.
So. I was so wowed by the island that I failed to notice the lack of dining area (island meant to double as dining area). Table will live behind entertainment center.
So. I was so wowed by the island that I failed to notice the lack of dining area (island meant to double as dining area). Table will live behind entertainment center.
Humph - the Goldilocks zone...
theinnocencetest.com
theinnocencetest.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Humph - the Goldilocks zone...
theinnocencetest.com
theinnocencetest.com
Unboxing after a move.
Ahh... Shelf pegs. Have been through every misc box, tools box, and decorations box. Ordered replacements.
However, I have found important items like Buddy Christ.
Ahh... Shelf pegs. Have been through every misc box, tools box, and decorations box. Ordered replacements.
However, I have found important items like Buddy Christ.
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Unboxing after a move.
Ahh... Shelf pegs. Have been through every misc box, tools box, and decorations box. Ordered replacements.
However, I have found important items like Buddy Christ.
Ahh... Shelf pegs. Have been through every misc box, tools box, and decorations box. Ordered replacements.
However, I have found important items like Buddy Christ.
"Sons of France around us
break the chains that bound us
and to hell with Burgundy."
break the chains that bound us
and to hell with Burgundy."
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
"Sons of France around us
break the chains that bound us
and to hell with Burgundy."
break the chains that bound us
and to hell with Burgundy."
Now y'all have me thinking of my 1940's era Smith Corona. The lower case i doubles as the 1, reading the ribbon to know what someone else typed; so many stories.
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Now y'all have me thinking of my 1940's era Smith Corona. The lower case i doubles as the 1, reading the ribbon to know what someone else typed; so many stories.
Some clean-up left from yesterday, but had an enjoyable evening with friends & meeting new people.
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Some clean-up left from yesterday, but had an enjoyable evening with friends & meeting new people.
Of course I say this knowing I *almost* grabbed a 350°F cookie sheet yesterday because I hadn't unboxed the gloves.
(Have only a car load of stuff in new apartment for a few weeks)
(Have only a car load of stuff in new apartment for a few weeks)
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Of course I say this knowing I *almost* grabbed a 350°F cookie sheet yesterday because I hadn't unboxed the gloves.
(Have only a car load of stuff in new apartment for a few weeks)
(Have only a car load of stuff in new apartment for a few weeks)
Something more mundane is the ultra pasteurized milk
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Something more mundane is the ultra pasteurized milk
1999: Gabriel Byrne stars as a priest in Stigmata (September) and as Satan in End of Days (November). Coincidence? I think NOT!
October 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
1999: Gabriel Byrne stars as a priest in Stigmata (September) and as Satan in End of Days (November). Coincidence? I think NOT!
Reminded me of a @gehennagaming.bsky.social horror themed weekend
October 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Reminded me of a @gehennagaming.bsky.social horror themed weekend
This reminded me of some Cyberpunk stl's on MMF by Papsikels, The Poksters Gang
October 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
This reminded me of some Cyberpunk stl's on MMF by Papsikels, The Poksters Gang
The Virginia Highlands have miniature wild ponies that have learned to come up & lick the sweat off of hiker's legs. They also know to show up around meal times to beg for food. Life is odd enough, I'll never understand the need for AI images.
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Virginia Highlands have miniature wild ponies that have learned to come up & lick the sweat off of hiker's legs. They also know to show up around meal times to beg for food. Life is odd enough, I'll never understand the need for AI images.
Missing something.....
(pretty cool, actually)
(pretty cool, actually)
October 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Missing something.....
(pretty cool, actually)
(pretty cool, actually)
They had the basic shape started. Clearly worked with what was available.
October 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
They had the basic shape started. Clearly worked with what was available.
Hit the orange button - I know you want to.
October 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Hit the orange button - I know you want to.
Imagine David is holding not an orb, but your head. He is examining you.
October 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Imagine David is holding not an orb, but your head. He is examining you.
Images from the first two weeks hiking northbound on the A. T., 2018. Yes, even that -5F windchill morning after an ice storm.
October 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Images from the first two weeks hiking northbound on the A. T., 2018. Yes, even that -5F windchill morning after an ice storm.