T.S. Ryker
@ts-ryker.bsky.social
To reach the stars ⭐ - first you must become the Lord of Darkness 🦇
Or don't buy a house full of bats...
🔭 Space Nerd 🥕 Veggie Gardener 🖍️ Aspiring Writer
Or don't buy a house full of bats...
🔭 Space Nerd 🥕 Veggie Gardener 🖍️ Aspiring Writer
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T.S. Ryker
@ts-ryker.bsky.social
· May 13
BATS - post 1
Okay Bluesers! I'm going to sit down and tell you all about the story of my family, buying a house filled with bats.
In early 2023, with a young infant to care for, my wife and I felt an urgent need for more space. We found this Victorian masterpiece!
#bats #batandbreakfast
Okay Bluesers! I'm going to sit down and tell you all about the story of my family, buying a house filled with bats.
In early 2023, with a young infant to care for, my wife and I felt an urgent need for more space. We found this Victorian masterpiece!
#bats #batandbreakfast
If 3I/Atlas was a gigantic Ark-Ship, would you hitch a ride?
3I/Atlas could fit 8 BILLION people, sort-of
If it were a true spacecraft / space habitat
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August 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
If 3I/Atlas was a gigantic Ark-Ship, would you hitch a ride?
Reposted by T.S. Ryker
An Enormous Plasma Wall Captured on the Sun.
August 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
An Enormous Plasma Wall Captured on the Sun.
Had to share this photo of my cat yawning. Cheers 🖤 🤍 🌈
June 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Had to share this photo of my cat yawning. Cheers 🖤 🤍 🌈
Any idea what this little fellow might be? Swallow? Kind of blue or green wings.
June 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Any idea what this little fellow might be? Swallow? Kind of blue or green wings.
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it’s scary how much this just looks like the bottom of the ocean
This is what the surface of an asteroid looks like.
June 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
it’s scary how much this just looks like the bottom of the ocean
BATS - Part 27
Unsure of legal recourse. We met with attorneys.
By now, we'd gathered tons of evidence that the sellers knew. Neighbor testimony, Facebook posts. It was clear.
But that didn't matter. This was an estate sale. No disclosure necessary, even if the heirs spent two years hiding things
Unsure of legal recourse. We met with attorneys.
By now, we'd gathered tons of evidence that the sellers knew. Neighbor testimony, Facebook posts. It was clear.
But that didn't matter. This was an estate sale. No disclosure necessary, even if the heirs spent two years hiding things
RCW 64.06.010: Application—Exceptions for certain transfers of real property.
Call the Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 TTY for deaf/hard of hearing: 1-800-833-6388
app.leg.wa.gov
June 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
BATS - Part 27
Unsure of legal recourse. We met with attorneys.
By now, we'd gathered tons of evidence that the sellers knew. Neighbor testimony, Facebook posts. It was clear.
But that didn't matter. This was an estate sale. No disclosure necessary, even if the heirs spent two years hiding things
Unsure of legal recourse. We met with attorneys.
By now, we'd gathered tons of evidence that the sellers knew. Neighbor testimony, Facebook posts. It was clear.
But that didn't matter. This was an estate sale. No disclosure necessary, even if the heirs spent two years hiding things
My wife and I both bought each other the same cookbook as a gift. I have to recommend "The Fishwife Cookbook" and their tinned fish as a must-try. 🎣
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The Fishwife Fiasco
How my wife and I bought each other the same cookbook
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June 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My wife and I both bought each other the same cookbook as a gift. I have to recommend "The Fishwife Cookbook" and their tinned fish as a must-try. 🎣
tsryker.substack.com/p/the-fishwi...
tsryker.substack.com/p/the-fishwi...
BATS - Part 26
Another moment from that concert... Cover of "Time Warp." #HappyPride 🏳️🌈
In connection with everything going on, the 'bed and breakfast' idea suddenly took a bizarre twist. Things were about to get spooky.
Another moment from that concert... Cover of "Time Warp." #HappyPride 🏳️🌈
In connection with everything going on, the 'bed and breakfast' idea suddenly took a bizarre twist. Things were about to get spooky.
NOFX - Timewarp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2023-07-22)
Timewarp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show as danced to by NOFX at Punk in Drublic on July 22nd, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
BATS - Part 26
Another moment from that concert... Cover of "Time Warp." #HappyPride 🏳️🌈
In connection with everything going on, the 'bed and breakfast' idea suddenly took a bizarre twist. Things were about to get spooky.
Another moment from that concert... Cover of "Time Warp." #HappyPride 🏳️🌈
In connection with everything going on, the 'bed and breakfast' idea suddenly took a bizarre twist. Things were about to get spooky.
BATS - Part 25
After getting my 3rd round of rabies shots, I went to the punk rock show. I couldn't drink though, because of the shots.
As I baked in the sun listening to Pennywise, I noticed someone sitting in front of me. His shirt...
#bats #batandbreakfast
After getting my 3rd round of rabies shots, I went to the punk rock show. I couldn't drink though, because of the shots.
As I baked in the sun listening to Pennywise, I noticed someone sitting in front of me. His shirt...
#bats #batandbreakfast
June 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
BATS - Part 25
After getting my 3rd round of rabies shots, I went to the punk rock show. I couldn't drink though, because of the shots.
As I baked in the sun listening to Pennywise, I noticed someone sitting in front of me. His shirt...
#bats #batandbreakfast
After getting my 3rd round of rabies shots, I went to the punk rock show. I couldn't drink though, because of the shots.
As I baked in the sun listening to Pennywise, I noticed someone sitting in front of me. His shirt...
#bats #batandbreakfast
BATS - Part 24
Fun detour. After getting engaged, Mackenzie and I saw the eclipse (2017) with UW ESS where I worked. We went to the Warm Springs reservation. Kids in ceremony wore... BATMAN logos.
We drove south after on a trip. And found the Modoc caves. Where bats live...
Coincidence?
#bats
Fun detour. After getting engaged, Mackenzie and I saw the eclipse (2017) with UW ESS where I worked. We went to the Warm Springs reservation. Kids in ceremony wore... BATMAN logos.
We drove south after on a trip. And found the Modoc caves. Where bats live...
Coincidence?
#bats
June 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
BATS - Part 24
Fun detour. After getting engaged, Mackenzie and I saw the eclipse (2017) with UW ESS where I worked. We went to the Warm Springs reservation. Kids in ceremony wore... BATMAN logos.
We drove south after on a trip. And found the Modoc caves. Where bats live...
Coincidence?
#bats
Fun detour. After getting engaged, Mackenzie and I saw the eclipse (2017) with UW ESS where I worked. We went to the Warm Springs reservation. Kids in ceremony wore... BATMAN logos.
We drove south after on a trip. And found the Modoc caves. Where bats live...
Coincidence?
#bats
BATS - Part 23
Our bats, it turns out, likely spend winters in OR or CA, but spend summers in the PNW islands as a 'maternal roost' to raise pups.
Our inspection likely downplayed the severity intentionally, or the sellers actively hid damage behind the walls. But no bats were present in Feb
#bats
Our bats, it turns out, likely spend winters in OR or CA, but spend summers in the PNW islands as a 'maternal roost' to raise pups.
Our inspection likely downplayed the severity intentionally, or the sellers actively hid damage behind the walls. But no bats were present in Feb
#bats
June 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BATS - Part 23
Our bats, it turns out, likely spend winters in OR or CA, but spend summers in the PNW islands as a 'maternal roost' to raise pups.
Our inspection likely downplayed the severity intentionally, or the sellers actively hid damage behind the walls. But no bats were present in Feb
#bats
Our bats, it turns out, likely spend winters in OR or CA, but spend summers in the PNW islands as a 'maternal roost' to raise pups.
Our inspection likely downplayed the severity intentionally, or the sellers actively hid damage behind the walls. But no bats were present in Feb
#bats
BATS - Part 22
I had several other contractors and pest experts come to give an assessment.
Meanwhile, our efforts to negotiate an insurance payout ended in rejection. The bats were noted to be a 'pre-existing' condition. But they weren't there when we inspected the house.
THEY ARE MIGRATORY
I had several other contractors and pest experts come to give an assessment.
Meanwhile, our efforts to negotiate an insurance payout ended in rejection. The bats were noted to be a 'pre-existing' condition. But they weren't there when we inspected the house.
THEY ARE MIGRATORY
June 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
BATS - Part 22
I had several other contractors and pest experts come to give an assessment.
Meanwhile, our efforts to negotiate an insurance payout ended in rejection. The bats were noted to be a 'pre-existing' condition. But they weren't there when we inspected the house.
THEY ARE MIGRATORY
I had several other contractors and pest experts come to give an assessment.
Meanwhile, our efforts to negotiate an insurance payout ended in rejection. The bats were noted to be a 'pre-existing' condition. But they weren't there when we inspected the house.
THEY ARE MIGRATORY
BATS - Part 21
That's when the #RABIES fun began. For all of us.
4 visits per person. 7 Shots each. Even with insurance, our costs hit near $10K
Not fun. Also, when the nurse has to Youtube instructions, you know it's bad.
The worst was our infant's fever afterwards. Anger consumed me.
#bats
That's when the #RABIES fun began. For all of us.
4 visits per person. 7 Shots each. Even with insurance, our costs hit near $10K
Not fun. Also, when the nurse has to Youtube instructions, you know it's bad.
The worst was our infant's fever afterwards. Anger consumed me.
#bats
June 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
BATS - Part 20
Returning to our trailer home in Maple Valley, we find the garden overgrown and returned to nature. But its a lot easier to baby-proof an empty house.
#bat #batandbreakfast
Returning to our trailer home in Maple Valley, we find the garden overgrown and returned to nature. But its a lot easier to baby-proof an empty house.
#bat #batandbreakfast
June 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
BATS - Part 20
Returning to our trailer home in Maple Valley, we find the garden overgrown and returned to nature. But its a lot easier to baby-proof an empty house.
#bat #batandbreakfast
Returning to our trailer home in Maple Valley, we find the garden overgrown and returned to nature. But its a lot easier to baby-proof an empty house.
#bat #batandbreakfast
BATS - Part 19
While dropping the bats off at the health department, I see this beauty.
The Anchorage Inn, in Coupeville. A Victorian reproduction like our, I'm inspired. More than that, a deranged idea twisted into my skull.
Talking with the owners, a dark thought takes root.
#bats
While dropping the bats off at the health department, I see this beauty.
The Anchorage Inn, in Coupeville. A Victorian reproduction like our, I'm inspired. More than that, a deranged idea twisted into my skull.
Talking with the owners, a dark thought takes root.
#bats
June 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
BATS - Part 19
While dropping the bats off at the health department, I see this beauty.
The Anchorage Inn, in Coupeville. A Victorian reproduction like our, I'm inspired. More than that, a deranged idea twisted into my skull.
Talking with the owners, a dark thought takes root.
#bats
While dropping the bats off at the health department, I see this beauty.
The Anchorage Inn, in Coupeville. A Victorian reproduction like our, I'm inspired. More than that, a deranged idea twisted into my skull.
Talking with the owners, a dark thought takes root.
#bats
Operation bat release was a wild success! Fly strong fluffy friends! 🦇
June 6, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Operation bat release was a wild success! Fly strong fluffy friends! 🦇
BATS - Part 18
I catch some bats perched up in the crook of the chimney in the attic. Wearing gloves and using trash grabbers, I nabbed four of them and got them into a bucket.
They were Little Brown Bats or Yuma Myotis, as I would find later.
#bats #batandbreakfast
I catch some bats perched up in the crook of the chimney in the attic. Wearing gloves and using trash grabbers, I nabbed four of them and got them into a bucket.
They were Little Brown Bats or Yuma Myotis, as I would find later.
#bats #batandbreakfast
June 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BATS - Part 18
I catch some bats perched up in the crook of the chimney in the attic. Wearing gloves and using trash grabbers, I nabbed four of them and got them into a bucket.
They were Little Brown Bats or Yuma Myotis, as I would find later.
#bats #batandbreakfast
I catch some bats perched up in the crook of the chimney in the attic. Wearing gloves and using trash grabbers, I nabbed four of them and got them into a bucket.
They were Little Brown Bats or Yuma Myotis, as I would find later.
#bats #batandbreakfast
BATWATCH (June 4, 2025)
Fat Eddie the Silver Bat start off the night. Meets up with his girlfriend for a duet.
Yumas chirp angrily - I don't see them flying. They must be watching me. One buzzes my head near the septic.
An angry mama dear crashes through the brush and wheezes at me
#ME_IRL #bats
Fat Eddie the Silver Bat start off the night. Meets up with his girlfriend for a duet.
Yumas chirp angrily - I don't see them flying. They must be watching me. One buzzes my head near the septic.
An angry mama dear crashes through the brush and wheezes at me
#ME_IRL #bats
June 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
BATS - Part 17
While figuring out how to find and catch a bat for the health department. I almost got jumped by this buck while taking out the trash.
Relevant to the story? No. But too silly NOT to share.
While figuring out how to find and catch a bat for the health department. I almost got jumped by this buck while taking out the trash.
Relevant to the story? No. But too silly NOT to share.
June 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
BATS - Part 17
While figuring out how to find and catch a bat for the health department. I almost got jumped by this buck while taking out the trash.
Relevant to the story? No. But too silly NOT to share.
While figuring out how to find and catch a bat for the health department. I almost got jumped by this buck while taking out the trash.
Relevant to the story? No. But too silly NOT to share.
BATS - Part 16
I catch the bat with my fishing net, but it got crushed. Mackenzie packed up the car, and fled with Robby. We no longer felt safe.
Mackenzie lived with my sister. I stayed to work with the health department. We needed to test for rabies.
I catch the bat with my fishing net, but it got crushed. Mackenzie packed up the car, and fled with Robby. We no longer felt safe.
Mackenzie lived with my sister. I stayed to work with the health department. We needed to test for rabies.
June 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
BATS - Part 16
I catch the bat with my fishing net, but it got crushed. Mackenzie packed up the car, and fled with Robby. We no longer felt safe.
Mackenzie lived with my sister. I stayed to work with the health department. We needed to test for rabies.
I catch the bat with my fishing net, but it got crushed. Mackenzie packed up the car, and fled with Robby. We no longer felt safe.
Mackenzie lived with my sister. I stayed to work with the health department. We needed to test for rabies.
BATS - Part 15
Okay - so its early July, 2023.
Our son is 7 months old. Napping.
We are making lunch.
A bat gets in. Middle of the day. Flying around.
It lands on the 'Addams Family' Chandelier, its chirps toying with us like laughter.
#bats #batandbreakfast
Okay - so its early July, 2023.
Our son is 7 months old. Napping.
We are making lunch.
A bat gets in. Middle of the day. Flying around.
It lands on the 'Addams Family' Chandelier, its chirps toying with us like laughter.
#bats #batandbreakfast
June 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
BATS - Part 15
Okay - so its early July, 2023.
Our son is 7 months old. Napping.
We are making lunch.
A bat gets in. Middle of the day. Flying around.
It lands on the 'Addams Family' Chandelier, its chirps toying with us like laughter.
#bats #batandbreakfast
Okay - so its early July, 2023.
Our son is 7 months old. Napping.
We are making lunch.
A bat gets in. Middle of the day. Flying around.
It lands on the 'Addams Family' Chandelier, its chirps toying with us like laughter.
#bats #batandbreakfast
BATS - Part 14
With piles of poop building up in our gutters, our first bat expert showed up to help. From a national chain, he quoted us outlandish numbers, and told us:
"This is the worst residential infestation I've ever seen."
We were merose.
#bats #batandbreakfast
With piles of poop building up in our gutters, our first bat expert showed up to help. From a national chain, he quoted us outlandish numbers, and told us:
"This is the worst residential infestation I've ever seen."
We were merose.
#bats #batandbreakfast
May 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
BATS - Part 14
With piles of poop building up in our gutters, our first bat expert showed up to help. From a national chain, he quoted us outlandish numbers, and told us:
"This is the worst residential infestation I've ever seen."
We were merose.
#bats #batandbreakfast
With piles of poop building up in our gutters, our first bat expert showed up to help. From a national chain, he quoted us outlandish numbers, and told us:
"This is the worst residential infestation I've ever seen."
We were merose.
#bats #batandbreakfast
BATS - Part 13
Undeterred , our friends came to stay with us, and slept in the basement.
Unfortunately, this meant we swapped germs. We were all bed ridden and violently ill.
#bats #batandbreakfast
Undeterred , our friends came to stay with us, and slept in the basement.
Unfortunately, this meant we swapped germs. We were all bed ridden and violently ill.
#bats #batandbreakfast
May 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BATS - Part 13
Undeterred , our friends came to stay with us, and slept in the basement.
Unfortunately, this meant we swapped germs. We were all bed ridden and violently ill.
#bats #batandbreakfast
Undeterred , our friends came to stay with us, and slept in the basement.
Unfortunately, this meant we swapped germs. We were all bed ridden and violently ill.
#bats #batandbreakfast
BATS - Post 12
The first bat got into the house while we were sleeping. Teddy leapt into the air to smack at it, leaving him exhausted and drained.
#bats #batbreakfast
The first bat got into the house while we were sleeping. Teddy leapt into the air to smack at it, leaving him exhausted and drained.
#bats #batbreakfast
May 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
BATS - Post 12
The first bat got into the house while we were sleeping. Teddy leapt into the air to smack at it, leaving him exhausted and drained.
#bats #batbreakfast
The first bat got into the house while we were sleeping. Teddy leapt into the air to smack at it, leaving him exhausted and drained.
#bats #batbreakfast
Why is my house on the cover of this book?
May 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Why is my house on the cover of this book?