VanVelding
@vanvelding.bsky.social
I sometimes make things on the internet. Battletech. Star Trek. US politics. Video games.
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Me, up late: I'll stay up as late as I need to get this done.
Me, laying down: NGHURRRHAAAaaahhhhhhzzz...
Me, laying down: NGHURRRHAAAaaahhhhhhzzz...
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Me, up late: I'll stay up as late as I need to get this done.
Me, laying down: NGHURRRHAAAaaahhhhhhzzz...
Me, laying down: NGHURRRHAAAaaahhhhhhzzz...
I watched the Monster Factory 10th anniversary Return of Final Pam vid, then asked myself, "why don't I watch this series," but in reviewing the playlist I remembered the time they went into moderated spaces in Second Life and acted like dickpistons as a joke. Who does that?
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I watched the Monster Factory 10th anniversary Return of Final Pam vid, then asked myself, "why don't I watch this series," but in reviewing the playlist I remembered the time they went into moderated spaces in Second Life and acted like dickpistons as a joke. Who does that?
This sweet potato and kale frozen dinner was irksome that there were no instructions printed on it (only a QR code), but it does taste pretty good.
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This sweet potato and kale frozen dinner was irksome that there were no instructions printed on it (only a QR code), but it does taste pretty good.
Tearing through this BattleTech project. In terms of "useful for the community," it won't rank high, but as something I like and want to exist, it's worth it.
Probably going to move it to a three-ring binder though; I need pages side by side AND linear documentation or else pages float away.
Probably going to move it to a three-ring binder though; I need pages side by side AND linear documentation or else pages float away.
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Tearing through this BattleTech project. In terms of "useful for the community," it won't rank high, but as something I like and want to exist, it's worth it.
Probably going to move it to a three-ring binder though; I need pages side by side AND linear documentation or else pages float away.
Probably going to move it to a three-ring binder though; I need pages side by side AND linear documentation or else pages float away.
haha--oh.
10th-Grade Prodigy Studying Mathematics At 10th-Grade Level https://theonion.com/10th-grade-prodigy-studying-mathematics-at-10th-grade-l-1819577209/
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
haha--oh.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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Chattanooga tonight.
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Chattanooga tonight.
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It has been a very long wait for this sequel to the cult classic. Was it worth the wait? @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social finds out in today's Fully Ramblomatic episode.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 | Fully Ramblomatic
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November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It has been a very long wait for this sequel to the cult classic. Was it worth the wait? @yahtzeecroshaw.bsky.social finds out in today's Fully Ramblomatic episode.
Pips #87 Hard 🔴
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November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Pips #87 Hard 🔴
3:19
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Replies are locked so Stellaris players can't laugh at this.
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Replies are locked so Stellaris players can't laugh at this.
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🏳️⚧️ We’re back with paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives!
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
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Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
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November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🏳️⚧️ We’re back with paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives!
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
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Today, we express our gratitude to all those who have defended our country and to the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Every veteran who defends this nation must get the quality health care and benefits they have earned and receive the respect they deserve.
Every veteran who defends this nation must get the quality health care and benefits they have earned and receive the respect they deserve.
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today, we express our gratitude to all those who have defended our country and to the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Every veteran who defends this nation must get the quality health care and benefits they have earned and receive the respect they deserve.
Every veteran who defends this nation must get the quality health care and benefits they have earned and receive the respect they deserve.
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There are 1,700 ballots that need signature confirmation. That is enough to change the election.
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are 1,700 ballots that need signature confirmation. That is enough to change the election.
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
7 years and 850 hours later, I can't believe I just got a new achievement in HBS' #BattleTech
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
7 years and 850 hours later, I can't believe I just got a new achievement in HBS' #BattleTech
Pips #85 Hard 🔴
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November 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Pips #85 Hard 🔴
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I started to render up examples to upload the FJ ships to thingiverse, but something I should also get up there is my regula/office kit you can use to build either configuration or your own.
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I started to render up examples to upload the FJ ships to thingiverse, but something I should also get up there is my regula/office kit you can use to build either configuration or your own.
Everyone says the first season of DS9 is rough, but I'm watching "Past Prologue" and it is, without hyperbole, peak Trek.
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Everyone says the first season of DS9 is rough, but I'm watching "Past Prologue" and it is, without hyperbole, peak Trek.
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Mamdani is going to enact Shyamalan Law, which nobody could have predicted.
Mamdani is going to implement Sharknado law. All confirmed tornados will have sharks added.
Mamdani is going to implement Shampoo law. NYC will now be forced to lather, rinse, and repeat.
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mamdani is going to enact Shyamalan Law, which nobody could have predicted.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Girlfriend To Stay Underneath Blanket For Next 5 Months https://theonion.com/girlfriend-to-stay-underneath-blanket-for-next-5-months-1819575780/
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Girlfriend To Stay Underneath Blanket For Next 5 Months https://theonion.com/girlfriend-to-stay-underneath-blanket-for-next-5-months-1819575780/
I am so frequently wrong about things.
I don't think Chuck Schumer is great at his job, but the front pages of ABC, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, and CNN right now have the story that Democrats tried to end the shut down and Republicans rejected it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I am so frequently wrong about things.
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CALL.
YOUR.
SENATORS.
YOUR.
SENATORS.
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
CALL.
YOUR.
SENATORS.
YOUR.
SENATORS.
Mechwarrio 5: Mercs progress.
Brion's Legion CO: "We will assault these mercenaries with two Riflemen."
Brion's Legion Intelligence Officer: "Sir, they have a Dire Wolf, an Atlas, and, somehow, Yen-Lo-Wang."
BL CO: "Hmmm...deploy on low ground."
Brion's Legion CO: "We will assault these mercenaries with two Riflemen."
Brion's Legion Intelligence Officer: "Sir, they have a Dire Wolf, an Atlas, and, somehow, Yen-Lo-Wang."
BL CO: "Hmmm...deploy on low ground."
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Mechwarrio 5: Mercs progress.
Brion's Legion CO: "We will assault these mercenaries with two Riflemen."
Brion's Legion Intelligence Officer: "Sir, they have a Dire Wolf, an Atlas, and, somehow, Yen-Lo-Wang."
BL CO: "Hmmm...deploy on low ground."
Brion's Legion CO: "We will assault these mercenaries with two Riflemen."
Brion's Legion Intelligence Officer: "Sir, they have a Dire Wolf, an Atlas, and, somehow, Yen-Lo-Wang."
BL CO: "Hmmm...deploy on low ground."