SpainCo
@spainco.bsky.social
Minnesota (he/him)
I wrangle IT folks for a living.
Whatever hobby I have this week is not the one I had last week.
I wrangle IT folks for a living.
Whatever hobby I have this week is not the one I had last week.
Similarly, we've battened down our chickens for winter wind
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Similarly, we've battened down our chickens for winter wind
Sails can be battened as well - 'battens' are just strips of stuff to reinforce things.
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Sails can be battened as well - 'battens' are just strips of stuff to reinforce things.
Reached the end of the hike only to encounter a group of trumpeter swans and an eagle right at the confluence; felt like the universe was giving me a thumbs up.
October 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Reached the end of the hike only to encounter a group of trumpeter swans and an eagle right at the confluence; felt like the universe was giving me a thumbs up.
A real egg! With a shell and everything. The third time was the charm.
Gytha (our Sapphire Gem) is an absolute unit for a pullet and this is nearly as big as a full size egg.
Gytha (our Sapphire Gem) is an absolute unit for a pullet and this is nearly as big as a full size egg.
September 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A real egg! With a shell and everything. The third time was the charm.
Gytha (our Sapphire Gem) is an absolute unit for a pullet and this is nearly as big as a full size egg.
Gytha (our Sapphire Gem) is an absolute unit for a pullet and this is nearly as big as a full size egg.
Gytha (our sapphire gem) had her second attempt at an egg today - actually egg shaped this time with the beginnings of a shell, although definitely still leathery instead of hard.
Last time was like a water balloon, I'll spare you the picture.
Last time was like a water balloon, I'll spare you the picture.
August 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Gytha (our sapphire gem) had her second attempt at an egg today - actually egg shaped this time with the beginnings of a shell, although definitely still leathery instead of hard.
Last time was like a water balloon, I'll spare you the picture.
Last time was like a water balloon, I'll spare you the picture.
In the North St. Paul / Oakdale / Maplewood area and need a whole bunch of sand and/or pallets? Free for the taking.
August 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In the North St. Paul / Oakdale / Maplewood area and need a whole bunch of sand and/or pallets? Free for the taking.
And another - Scout is giving me the usual side eye.
August 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
And another - Scout is giving me the usual side eye.
And the gals having breakfast. Hand feeding to try and direct them around the coop so they get used to the routine
August 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
And the gals having breakfast. Hand feeding to try and direct them around the coop so they get used to the routine
The ladies are finally outside, so I've got a cat that's all miffed because his bird friends are outside and a dog who's bewildered by the new addition to his yard.
August 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The ladies are finally outside, so I've got a cat that's all miffed because his bird friends are outside and a dog who's bewildered by the new addition to his yard.
Was camping out beyond reception's reach this week and missed the discourse de jour.
Looks like I made the right call.
Looks like I made the right call.
August 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Was camping out beyond reception's reach this week and missed the discourse de jour.
Looks like I made the right call.
Looks like I made the right call.
The coop has finally arrived - some staining and painting to do before it's ready for the ladies to move in, of course.
July 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The coop has finally arrived - some staining and painting to do before it's ready for the ladies to move in, of course.
Scout's much more grown up now, but still has the accusatory stare down pat.
Loving the cheek fluff
Loving the cheek fluff
July 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Scout's much more grown up now, but still has the accusatory stare down pat.
Loving the cheek fluff
Loving the cheek fluff
Loveable little doofuses. Scout is the smallest and definitely the fiercest.
June 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Loveable little doofuses. Scout is the smallest and definitely the fiercest.
The gals are no worse for the wear after having spent the night outside the brooder, huddled up with the cat.
June 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The gals are no worse for the wear after having spent the night outside the brooder, huddled up with the cat.
Just a little dinosaur in my living room.
June 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Just a little dinosaur in my living room.
The gals are getting big! Have to hustle and get the coop ready here in a few weeks for their move outside.
May 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The gals are getting big! Have to hustle and get the coop ready here in a few weeks for their move outside.
This could have been an email.
May 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This could have been an email.
Saying good night to the ladies.
They're in the awkward teenage phase, looking like pigeons.
They're in the awkward teenage phase, looking like pigeons.
May 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Saying good night to the ladies.
They're in the awkward teenage phase, looking like pigeons.
They're in the awkward teenage phase, looking like pigeons.
Achievement unlocked: Perching
May 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Achievement unlocked: Perching
Well, it begins. The rest of the crew arrive here in a few days
May 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Well, it begins. The rest of the crew arrive here in a few days
You and me both, Julius
February 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
You and me both, Julius
Chicago is definitely getting to be a bit of a liminal space here in the fog.
December 29, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Chicago is definitely getting to be a bit of a liminal space here in the fog.