TerryT
@terryt.bsky.social
Old retired guy, maker of stuff, historic fencer and sometimes duelist.
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He reaped what he sowed.
September 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
He reaped what he sowed.
So Nancy Mace did a Susan Collins on the Epstein files. IFYKYK
September 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
So Nancy Mace did a Susan Collins on the Epstein files. IFYKYK
Governor JB Pritzker should send the Illinois National Guard and a contingent of forensic accountants to Mar-a-Largo to deal with the rampant criminality there.
August 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Governor JB Pritzker should send the Illinois National Guard and a contingent of forensic accountants to Mar-a-Largo to deal with the rampant criminality there.
I can't even drink to try to take the edge off all this crap
July 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I can't even drink to try to take the edge off all this crap
Words cannot express the disgust and contempt I have for every Republican member of Congress.
July 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Words cannot express the disgust and contempt I have for every Republican member of Congress.
Hop vines are flowering.
June 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hop vines are flowering.
Japanese lilies are in bloom.
June 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Japanese lilies are in bloom.
Republicans calling for regime change in Iran have obviously forgotten, or never learned, how well that worked out the last time we did it.
June 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Republicans calling for regime change in Iran have obviously forgotten, or never learned, how well that worked out the last time we did it.
73 year old man with a broken heart (literally not romantically) and cancer traveled from Illinois to Ohio to spend the day playing at swords with friends. What are your plans for today?
June 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
73 year old man with a broken heart (literally not romantically) and cancer traveled from Illinois to Ohio to spend the day playing at swords with friends. What are your plans for today?
Felt Like making something this past week and this new pouch is the result. Body is milled vegetable tanned leather which was exposed to the sun to darken naturally. Lighter parts are regular vegetable tanned which will also darken over time. Decorative brass piece and buckle from ArmourAndCastings.
May 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Felt Like making something this past week and this new pouch is the result. Body is milled vegetable tanned leather which was exposed to the sun to darken naturally. Lighter parts are regular vegetable tanned which will also darken over time. Decorative brass piece and buckle from ArmourAndCastings.
A friend in our fencing group is having some endometrial problems, so I made her this armor so she can continue to practice. Made from hardened leather.
May 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
A friend in our fencing group is having some endometrial problems, so I made her this armor so she can continue to practice. Made from hardened leather.
Biden must be a Wizard, because according to tRump, 100 days after leaving office he is still controlling the economy.
May 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Biden must be a Wizard, because according to tRump, 100 days after leaving office he is still controlling the economy.
Sunny day in the upper 50's so my wife and I went on a Spring Wild Flower walk sponsored by the McHenry Co. Conservation District. Great way to spend an afternoon.
April 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Sunny day in the upper 50's so my wife and I went on a Spring Wild Flower walk sponsored by the McHenry Co. Conservation District. Great way to spend an afternoon.
Refilled my 90 day Eliquis prescription. Under Biden this was about $50 as it was one of the price capped drugs. Under the tRump kleptocracy today it was $189.
March 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Refilled my 90 day Eliquis prescription. Under Biden this was about $50 as it was one of the price capped drugs. Under the tRump kleptocracy today it was $189.
Well, Elon Musk has backed out of the interview with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show after they agreed to do the interview with no edits. Musk used the excuse that the Daily Show was "too partisan" (?!?). Musk is just a coward.
March 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Well, Elon Musk has backed out of the interview with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show after they agreed to do the interview with no edits. Musk used the excuse that the Daily Show was "too partisan" (?!?). Musk is just a coward.
Remember when Sarah Palin was the craziest thing in politics? Good times.
February 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Remember when Sarah Palin was the craziest thing in politics? Good times.
This weekend I helped Stephanie Norden (Anika Reyes in the SCA) make a new fencing mask from my design. Finished it in 2 days and she did a wonderful job. Photo from Stephanie.
January 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This weekend I helped Stephanie Norden (Anika Reyes in the SCA) make a new fencing mask from my design. Finished it in 2 days and she did a wonderful job. Photo from Stephanie.
As we prepare for what might be a very weird time, I wish you all a Happy and Sane New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
As we prepare for what might be a very weird time, I wish you all a Happy and Sane New Year!
Felt like making a sword hanger this week, but instead of something fancy I opted to make a plain "soldiers hanger". Here it is along with one of several period depictions.
December 29, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Felt like making a sword hanger this week, but instead of something fancy I opted to make a plain "soldiers hanger". Here it is along with one of several period depictions.
Just finished our annual watching of Terry Pratchett's Hogfarher.
December 25, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Just finished our annual watching of Terry Pratchett's Hogfarher.
He knows if you've been bad or good ... .
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
December 24, 2024 at 1:49 PM
He knows if you've been bad or good ... .
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
Joyous Solstice to all. The light begins to return.
December 21, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Joyous Solstice to all. The light begins to return.
My neighbor's pasture this morning.
December 20, 2024 at 10:06 PM
My neighbor's pasture this morning.
Now I'm not saying I condone class based cannibalism, but there is historical precedent.
December 12, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Now I'm not saying I condone class based cannibalism, but there is historical precedent.