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Posts by John Patterson

Anyone else spending a lazy Sunday reading about a coffin they're looking forward to seeing tomorrow? No, just me then?

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A small black and white cat wearing a cone, standing up on the arm of a sofa, hoping for treats.

A small black and white cat wearing a cone, standing up on the arm of a sofa, hoping for treats.

Ellie looking cute, even in a cone!

(She's fine; she had surgery last week and is recovering well.)

#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky

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Ripping CDs that are (probably) older than most of the people I work with.

2 weeks ago 3 0 0 0

Lots of possibilities! I hope you can enjoy a relaxed Easter break first :)

2 weeks ago 1 0 1 0
A photo of a sign showing that climbing on lions is forbidden.

A photo of a sign showing that climbing on lions is forbidden.

In case you were thinking about it, just don't.

#caturday

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Me in a high-viz vest over a black hoodie, in the park on a bright sunny day.

Me in a high-viz vest over a black hoodie, in the park on a bright sunny day.

Hundreds of runners lining up to start today's parkrun, along an uphill slope arcing past a large pond.

Hundreds of runners lining up to start today's parkrun, along an uphill slope arcing past a large pond.

Barcode scanning at Christchurch parkrun this morning. My 25th time volunteering!

#parkrun

3 weeks ago 12 0 0 0

Brilliant album :)

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"All These Things That I've Done" by The Killers. That "I've got soul but I'm not a soldier" section is pure nails on a chalkboard for me.

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With a halo like that, his intentions are obviously pure.

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This morning, my brain is hosting an epic earworm battle between Massive Attack's "Safe From Harm" and Steven Wilson's "Hand Cannot Erase". An odd combination but it almost works!

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Tipsy the tortoiseshell kitten sits on top of a home printer next to a table lamp, putting her little goober face into the light

Tipsy the tortoiseshell kitten sits on top of a home printer next to a table lamp, putting her little goober face into the light

on cloudy days you have to get your sun however you can

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A black and white cat lying on a sofa, mid-fuss, clinging on to a throw.

A black and white cat lying on a sofa, mid-fuss, clinging on to a throw.

Holding on.

#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky

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Three new CDs lying on a table, one still shrink-wrapped: Various "HELP(2)", English Teacher "This Could Be Texas" and Geese "Getting Killed"

Three new CDs lying on a table, one still shrink-wrapped: Various "HELP(2)", English Teacher "This Could Be Texas" and Geese "Getting Killed"

Went into a record shop and bought some albums, like it's the 2000s.

(Can't remember when I last did, but it's certainly been a while!)

1 month ago 3 0 1 0

We're looking forward to seeing this!

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A black and white cat curled up, sleeping, on blankets and throws, next to a large book titled "Divine Egypt" with an image of the god Osiris on the cover.

A black and white cat curled up, sleeping, on blankets and throws, next to a large book titled "Divine Egypt" with an image of the god Osiris on the cover.

Reading with the sleepy kitty.

#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky

2 months ago 12 0 0 0

Everybody thinks 'https:// stands for 'hypertext transfer protocol secure' but it actually stands for 'head to this place, sucka' followed by a colon and two laser sounds

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A black and white (but mostly black) cat stalks towards you along a desk, into sunlight.

A black and white (but mostly black) cat stalks towards you along a desk, into sunlight.

The house-panther approaches!

#caturday #CatsOfBlueSky

3 months ago 12 0 0 0
White image with the words "The evolution of the trash icon". On it are seven Windows "Trash icons", each with a year under it. (1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2015, 2025, and 2026)

For 2025, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Teams icon.

For 2026, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Copilot icon.

White image with the words "The evolution of the trash icon". On it are seven Windows "Trash icons", each with a year under it. (1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2015, 2025, and 2026) For 2025, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Teams icon. For 2026, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Copilot icon.

3 months ago 4967 1744 10 31

Good luck! It's not been as long for me, but enough to feel similar.

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A small black and white cat suspiciously investigating something wrapped in Christmas paper

A small black and white cat suspiciously investigating something wrapped in Christmas paper

A small black and white cat nuzzling a packet of cat treats

A small black and white cat nuzzling a packet of cat treats

A side-on view of a small black and white cat, standing up on her back legs, being hand-fed treats

A side-on view of a small black and white cat, standing up on her back legs, being hand-fed treats

Ellie's first Christmas present, thanks to my sister and her family! There was lots of happy purring 🐈️

#caturday #CatsOfBluesky

3 months ago 14 0 0 0

No explanations, no repeats (so far).

3 months ago 1 0 0 0

Maybe Ellie could share her expertise?

3 months ago 1 0 1 0
Two champagne glasses, with boogie woogie in the background

Two champagne glasses, with boogie woogie in the background

Happy new year! However your 2025 was, I hope 2026 is better.

3 months ago 10 0 0 0

Nothing could better sum up where we are as a culture

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"A Cat's Life - Wonder"
Art by Gerard du Bois

"A Cat's Life - Wonder" Art by Gerard du Bois

"A Cat's Life - Wonder"
Art by Gerard du Bois

#MenWithCats

3 months ago 503 146 2 3

Get well soon!

4 months ago 1 0 1 0

I knew you would! (Me too.)

4 months ago 1 0 0 0
White text on a black background reads "Can you leave the lights alone please. Stop flashing the fucking lights".

White text on a black background reads "Can you leave the lights alone please. Stop flashing the fucking lights".

FAO @drmonkeyface.bsky.social, and maybe @hippydave.bsky.social

(An insert that came with my latest FSOL order.)

4 months ago 3 0 1 0

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

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