2026-10-22T21:19:24Z https://nostr.now chestas https://nostr.now/npub1k57ee544x0uyk3egrm9768a7z7zwu8f9sjnc5vnahgre7n5t0y6sva48fh https://mediacdn.aus.social/accounts/avatars/109/288/807/718/216/221/original/43ef5508fa71e82e.jpg https://mediacdn.aus.social/accounts/avatars/109/288/807/718/216/221/original/43ef5508fa71e82e.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst7ww6h76yppf5gkrqp3g9nej2f5xqq3nv98jtz35tsl5xkf57rkqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2r2wj82 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs03rjuxuu57p90uz952jt7q2zt098tlwt0jta7lttsppvmqpwl2jcpx82hm'>nevent1q…82hm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Not really stopped in New Norfolk, only passed through. Caroline wants to go to the rock shop in New Norfolk, so a trip might be needed 2026-10-26T10:11:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8x3datn09x8shku73hr53lsl9tytgl9w2llqxw426hpnwxvvej9gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2hcjjdy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8xy9464umldv0cfljnxh53wd2gdx6v6pmw208gqha86vjulr5qjsle6asl'>nevent1q…6asl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Book shops and stationers are my bliss! 2026-10-26T09:53:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstfgg0zvs504ylwny0d4tl893pnc8auaulzg3j7k9cfeztfsx92rgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2fk3rdj Today is my Wedding Anniversary. I&#39;ve been married to <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18u3xzz5dcsflgg5rtdqrr034ugt8ve9fnwlgkv6auxe7qgyraldsn0syyy" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>CarolineG</span> (<span class="italic">npub18u3…syyy</span>)</a></span> for 32 years. While the time has whizzed by, the feelings seem to be forever 🙂 2026-10-23T23:36:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8mhu79e25uepk8faqzfp6dssuu2z44s5m5cqerlgdyhh42w0ec0qzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2dscmrq Today is my 60th birthday and, I&#39;ve learned, the anniversary of the launch of Felicette into space in 1963. Felicette was a cat that the French used in their space program. They implanted electrodes into her skull, and after the successful flight, they euthanised her two months later to retrieve the electrodes and access the data. Bastards!<br/><br/>#Cats #CatsOfMastodon #AnimalAbuse #StopTestingOnAnimals #bekindtoanimals 2026-10-17T22:05:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgmeqhvamsp77v35qz9ypa2saccjfuudfylavxx33w7ps4tsnpy2szyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun238edjj We saw this fossil at Eaglehawk Neck yesterday, though nearby Fossil Bay is more renowned for that. It could be somewhere between 200 million and 350 million years old, which is pretty mind blowing 🙂<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #geology #fossils<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/117/432/384/400/808/800/original/b81347845112f4e3.jpg"> <br/> 2026-10-13T07:22:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrwefs9zwm6hupjeuv8wm08pgvdzdphljdue8k0w29vx558u5yw2czyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2yh7dw3 Today was a day out before I get back to working tomorrow. We went back to Eaglehawk Neck and spent some quality time at the Tessellated Pavement. It was sometimes cold, sometimes wet, and fairly windy at times, but we loved it. The smell of tea tree and eucalyptus was amazing on the walk to the beach. <br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #geology #Seascape<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/117/427/580/480/300/246/original/d1f0d231c7fd6301.jpg"> <br/> 2026-10-12T11:00:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw3tw7l7sgqmka3dkcg4wtc6krhkdu84xqzudp3yyuel6gtzaj59qzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun29g6wkw Fantastic 😃<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Auspol<br/><br/><a href="https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/richmond-coffee-shop-publicly-shuns-one-nation-state-leader-over-political-beliefs/">https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/richmond-coffee-shop-publicly-shuns-one-nation-state-leader-over-political-beliefs/</a> 2026-10-06T05:24:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst2mu5sxkhnaslntkjpth30xy7zwws2fwkq3gxcz7gmypqfd035zszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun23yrk5c This quirky little thing turns 17 tomorrow 🙂<br/><br/>#Cats #caturday #CatsofMastodon<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/117/382/028/313/636/346/original/1473df320f0330b0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-10-04T09:55:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsds9redzxxxk43lpjtv5m8r3j2xmkh9pkspq2p9expzruypgrn34qzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun267wva4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyqzpyhvvng46q2fjdflw2k2yc5n8j9sfg4qkqetgsjvdp5v0hrtssfmkex'>nevent1q…mkex</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Seeing I have Back on the Chain Gang by the Pretenders as an annoying earworm.... 2026-10-03T10:30:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz5m2ymfjr64un66paa9jg54spj72v22jd3xfr63p3pk076tjsrtgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2vcz8w3 😪😪<br/><br/>#Chess #Afghanistan #Censorship<br/><br/><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-09-29/three-of-the-four-afghans-who-left-the-country-to-play-the-chess-olympiad-are-detained-in-kabul-and-face-uncertain-fate.html?outputType=amp">https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-09-29/three-of-the-four-afghans-who-left-the-country-to-play-the-chess-olympiad-are-detained-in-kabul-and-face-uncertain-fate.html?outputType=amp</a> 2026-09-29T23:46:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswsg004mejajwatnqzcyrjprsfu8am6jlhh7vsp5d3xyr9t7g6rqczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2t46qf2 The chess Olympiad is over. The host country, Uzbekistan, took gold and was clearly the in-form team. An understrength China won the Women&#39;s event. Australia underperformed in both divisions, though Heather Richards stand against Israel was a big highlight. <br/><br/>The new FIDE president is Timur Turlov, Russian born Kazakh billionaire. I&#39;ll leave any judgement about him until the job is underway, but being endorsed by ex President Dvorkovich who was ousted after being put on EU sanctions list, is not a great start. <br/><br/>#Chess #Uzbekistan #sport #Australia #china 2026-09-27T22:16:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszrnn3a8c7lqryazekfsh506966ujdpxwvvwqjaf4flt6acgsxgdqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2t8pz8m I&#39;ve just finished The Stranger Times by C K McDonnell. What a blast! If you like Ben Aaronovitch, or Jim Butcher, give this a try!<br/><br/>#Books #DystopianSciFi #SciFi #Bookstodon 2026-09-22T22:21:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstfjqajahtrzrrdcpfqq3wen93hjmqtylv8mvqggsqkl7r07ujf4gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun203y8ts My word of the day is petrichor, seeing I experienced the sensation today 🙂 2026-09-15T05:11:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsps8z5fkru6ee7s20jfh0ksvq70dusrn5avkx5vmq3xhwtuxa0kdszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun23jpnsk Today, I ran a chess tournament for kids in the northwest of Tasmania. Outside of the main metro hubs of Hobart and Launceston, there isn&#39;t much chess activity, and the atmosphere was buzzing, the kids revelling in the chance to participate in their chosen pursuit while parents were so thankful. It was an unbelievably feel-good experience 🙂<br/><br/>#Chess #Tasmania #lutruwita 2026-09-06T08:33:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxpdmudqy367h6x7kqz9lazlr5wh00amgv9hlwlr65eewqkp67sjgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2wwlr4u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs023kh92jh0fruvmz9ft39ntkrwjuu3yspy3hk6t7e3lmpv72x6qgvxtrec'>nevent1q…trec</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>3 months supplement and then another check up 2026-09-03T03:49:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgw49u90ar3as23pcrhumgwkjvn22cv6quf54l9s24n2yys4l56rczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2uxz79q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszmyqs6qxqkq32vjsrdc8l290fpl5k8q8q76qcrqle38lac3pgptshtkh52'>nevent1q…kh52</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes, but not vegan 2026-09-03T01:32:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxfrnhcmenf4n8jxls4kcw290xxvgeas87en2lajflw4t764ktnyczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2y09tgt Ok, time to get back on here a bit more. I&#39;ve been very busy with work, quite tired, and fairly depressed/angry about the state of the world. <br/><br/>I just had a 6 monthly doctors check up give me a clean bill of health except for low vitamin B12, which could account for my tiredness. 2026-09-03T00:48:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspj9wqegtlwxy4pdy7y6c357nxtwpgqap5g9wv0ekuxxh0qlvmsgszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2xmjj3n #SilentSunday #Trees #bloomscrolling<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/117/143/275/165/889/095/original/87c739dd328e773e.jpg"> <br/> 2026-08-23T05:58:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr3x8nsfvz0wfmhu5429z94auyfw8q4u2cgy8y67v7x68ne4lrylszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2d90y5z This was my best photo of the Bicheno Blow-Hole yesterday. It was a highish tide, which made for better water spray.<br/><br/>#tasmania #lutruwita #seascape #Nature<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/117/108/537/216/141/789/original/5ae2aee1eed23db1.jpg"> <br/> 2026-08-17T02:45:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf7qr2q6wp9szj3gm7nvl2n36exekf6jquwjd5ge7wae933qcpl3szyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun23thghd #SilentSunday #Tasmania #lutruwita #Lichen #seascape<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/117/104/008/727/430/740/original/69fff9ad80957359.jpg"> <br/> 2026-08-16T07:32:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs00d73erlk0g49t34htz8khncydh9e8qkezlrxagz2hwjrfxm7zvqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2fj7269 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf49app6jl7kz50crr7ryryq8mq82upqy5w3le4jn0wg7ecyq5j5sksrcap'>nevent1q…rcap</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Best wishes, hope you&#39;re not hit too bad 2026-08-10T10:25:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyplsge9q89vj8ue3fys5afea6304vf6985ljkzgd89t8rvnu70fszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2x0w7ep In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8cqs8gdjgn8r2q9608zq86zrpjs6r7mwc3smvtks2yalsec94c0gh7ddq5'>nevent1q…ddq5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hope you&#39;re better soon 2026-07-29T04:09:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8vhu2245mxgmm0vs22797aknafg7h2es2fjpkn52zcmte7sft9wczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2ap52q4 Another childhood icon goes 😪<br/><br/>#RIP #Rainbow #TV<br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jul/27/ronnie-le-drew-puppeteer-zippy-sweep-and-david-bowie-goblins-dies-aged-78">https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jul/27/ronnie-le-drew-puppeteer-zippy-sweep-and-david-bowie-goblins-dies-aged-78</a> 2026-07-28T03:39:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqq9uyrjeucpu9d6uvz3uqwr9px00nd3duq0lx2mdjzlz5qrk4z6szyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2gce2hj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdyvcmhq5flduzs9gsk0c3dd9a44m7qk2tu3gg3qg487jeekvjx6qrnmlq5'>nevent1q…mlq5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I asked my wife what her most memorable Goodies episode was, and she immediately said giant Dougall from the Magic Roundabout, but I guess you have to be bloody old to remember Magic Roundabout as well. <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/yJWgP3ArjYw?si=gUdzY6ZKA-TV61Ku">https://youtu.be/yJWgP3ArjYw?si=gUdzY6ZKA-TV61Ku</a> 2026-07-27T11:53:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp57sw2px6c4tsfv8gzcj34z3l8dc3g0kgzjg33yq8z8h7yq493xqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2lutjjv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2lecmxrmkvqdzlat2e0pv8p24q93smetrv26rl2rf70drm56ltcg38fkuk'>nevent1q…fkuk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Pour things 2026-07-25T23:48:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrq9d97wwzgx5dapv958wjm47lw8lpfw9tj46z63z3yrnrupwghqqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun25txuz4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxj2r0fm77w472e908kcryu5mkzl8l28lxjt7kykr3n7zpmf33tkq6d82v5'>nevent1q…82v5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My biggest concern is that it&#39;s during Cup weekend, so there&#39;ll be a lot of pissed up idiots to avoid. That weekend is not something I miss about Melbourne 2026-07-21T11:43:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs04ujdfhmlld7k8lagczpmte0hlqz86cyaxza434ley9409zd08gszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun27wmdl8 I have just entered a big International Chess event in Melbourne in November &lt;gulp&gt;<br/><br/>#Chess #Melbourne 2026-07-21T11:15:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswneqk0pg8jhvw4p5m5c2qj2k8jlrgsm4rzs8920c5ytdg8w0paygzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun24w69hc Pademelon holding a magic wand!<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Australia #Animals #Marsupial<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/927/301/994/208/525/original/fdc0d450e608deed.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-16T02:34:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd9thkwypa9zqahd2g9u0nygsf3vggst8g752ngyygtsv7m4r78sqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2gfvjyw We&#39;ve had a lot of rain in Tasmania over the past few weeks. A lot of rivers have burst their banks and to top it all, the south of the island was hit by a king tide yesterday. <br/><br/>On the bright side, the landscape is lush and the waterfalls are raging. <br/><br/>This is Lilydale Falls, a minor waterfall in the north of Tasmania. Not really considered one of Tasmania&#39;s more spectacular Falls, it was nevertheless doing its thing to the max earlier this week.<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Waterfall #Waterfallwednesday #Nature<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/921/606/252/276/230/original/3d994bc176d8b2bb.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-15T02:26:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv4shc9ntur89lapvzre47dcw22txm2yzv07e2hlkqe4zpcn575eszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun203wagt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9d2g6kqe27ftlexq2xlp22d25dkmxycfwk5zzspzmmp58ukvyq2cvulhyf'>nevent1q…lhyf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Cheers ☕️ (I have to raise a coffee cup at the moment) 2026-07-11T03:44:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspagrl7wqy6p6cyap0rg2u94x7ch0u7l208sz37er79j87j5yvr0gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun24zfkjl Today, July 6th, is the aphelion or when the earth is furthest from the sun. <br/><br/>Unless you&#39;re a flat earther when it&#39;s just another crazy day. <br/><br/>#aphelion #astronomy 2026-07-05T20:52:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgyp7k4ju4cgqpe23r3gmq45u3nydn0tp00vcklj4gdqgmmzgdklgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2kpx6qk We are having a chilly one tonight apparently. 🥶🥶🥶<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Weather #Winter<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/821/114/167/013/180/original/fae11d5e28e9e96e.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-27T08:27:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswukq23pw5dfnnya5tl9w93tv5val297ttp5vptwjdy9p66ft9f9qzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2hy3t6w I never knew about Dog Vomit Slime Molds until my wife told me on our walk on Sunday. These slime molds can be white or yellow and are also known as witches butter (though I always thought there was a jelly fungus called that).<br/><br/>Apparently, in Scandinavian folklore, it is known as the vomit of Troll Cats 😱😱<br/><br/>They aren&#39;t dangerous though they can trigger allergies like rhinitis. <br/><br/>#fungi #SlimeMold #Mushtodon #Tasmania #lutruwita<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/798/417/889/148/495/original/de2517e1b7251caa.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-23T08:16:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgr2k347y3pl8h037swrydhdx9ehxc3ed6ukzgcw2hn97qwk6n3zszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2jxwhmp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs80w23xhm4d7ac7f4zrm0z34j7293f2mzj3j4vqjvl8uy5aquar0qqwxtgt'>nevent1q…xtgt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There will be plenty of moss and fungi posts this week lol 2026-06-21T06:57:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0jr7s2jf9m26r49uwwpajf5mj5p9l8tpch0tnmvy2g99uwfz36qszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2lny8d9 Liffey Falls was flowing well today. <br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Waterfall<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/786/565/254/436/811/original/4c12a9fae0aa1e6d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-21T06:02:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx40rx86v9w855c5lg92wrr9ujhtmf39cqdccwa38sdjk8sp50kaszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2guhsxw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstumvpppfywuwkd5x8chs4cux7glnehc9mgv22kuh7g0f4vsskceql0kct2'>nevent1q…kct2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Bah, you got me going through percussionists now, and I&#39;m going to listen to some early Santana, because Michael Shrieve was/is a bloody legendary drummer 2026-06-13T09:44:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstumvpppfywuwkd5x8chs4cux7glnehc9mgv22kuh7g0f4vsskceqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2mfqruf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsymc5tyhelv28gz3zrsqpz7jjxqhr5sthwr0gjanwu584w2pymzace4tsg7'>nevent1q…tsg7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>And Bill Bruford was also incredible 2026-06-13T09:18:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsymc5tyhelv28gz3zrsqpz7jjxqhr5sthwr0gjanwu584w2pymzaczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2wukv5v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqcwq4zrqx63nmfxckzm0fcvwkxmgtuw83t5anwsy62glh5f7l33svwssee'>nevent1q…ssee</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I don&#39;t know about greatest, but John Densmore of The Doors was bloody good 2026-06-13T09:13:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgn38e8h3mtz26qst9gfar9t2vwdpvy5egy6edxa8xws2ksveghyczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2pfdrd6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsznvn9ekn0wx3ehzr2vqfanl5uh7hvp0um3wcv7y52k4fcs9tfp9g0es95h'>nevent1q…s95h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The weeks leading up to the off can really drag, and then it&#39;s on you all of a sudden!<br/><br/>How exciting! 2026-06-11T21:18:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxdgdf4khcaj9nxgsp6r7xvywwd8n9mmaxtt43v7zydml559m5p6gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun20tdj4j Penguin, Tasmania, level of coolness. <br/><br/>1. Named after a little penguin colony. <br/>2. Main focal point is a giant penguin statue near the beach front. <br/>3. Next to the giant penguin is a Tardis!<br/><br/>Unbeatable...<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #penguin #DoctorWho<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/717/624/047/119/867/original/72a0f1c25c3392f0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/717/633/907/241/705/original/6353a46ff9db8171.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-09T01:50:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgjeez55uy9rkkjnhfetv3sjx9gwqpuywdu6erpv8m00dcrz0u6ygzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2x3uxnn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsplhfzuj6uuhnthck0m8sxdkd5xfk6kms9kuvrswgerny07td6mtqml6pks'>nevent1q…6pks</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Back home now, at last!<br/><br/>I won my final game to become Tasmanian Open Chess Champion 2026.<br/><br/>I then ran a junior tournament after with about 25 local kids showing up to play. <br/><br/>I&#39;m very satisfied, but extremely tired. <br/><br/>#Chess #Tasmania #lutruwita #Devonport 2026-06-08T09:10:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsplhfzuj6uuhnthck0m8sxdkd5xfk6kms9kuvrswgerny07td6mtqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2xfefy3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsytkvvuutkfv3ttpuklj76ye0s38nukyje9ac6ksxcywzt3sphemg268n4j'>nevent1q…8n4j</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yesterday was exhausting. I left my house about 7am, and didn&#39;t get home until nearly 11pm. I did manage two wins and a draw, though, and I&#39;m clear first going into the last round this morning. <br/><br/>#Chess #Tasmania #lutruwita #Devonport 2026-06-07T21:07:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsytkvvuutkfv3ttpuklj76ye0s38nukyje9ac6ksxcywzt3sphemgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2hzz4u8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxz8vchkqmyy0j7p9hggncfcc55cxkqxgtsguaangf4yuse0xmmdgrv0d3l'>nevent1q…0d3l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s only a small field, about 20 players, but it is strong with six of the top ten ranked Tasmanians playing. <br/><br/>I scored 2/2 on day 1, both tough games. Tomorrow there are three games which should sort out the field. <br/><br/>#chess #Tasmania #lutruwita #Devonport 2026-06-06T12:32:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxz8vchkqmyy0j7p9hggncfcc55cxkqxgtsguaangf4yuse0xmmdgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2hh9m3k This weekend I am helping to organise, and probably playing in, the Tasmanian Open Chess Championship in Devonport.<br/><br/>#chess #Tasmania #lutruwita #Devonport 2026-06-05T20:28:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz0gyehvnkzu3hcs4gk6tfnxq2742fawmp0483ggj8zy2cyczmnaczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun26ahamt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9py0hfvu5x6mc3a4xa8uu6y68sm25h9e32a6nxnjcytegakd8h8cqedjej'>nevent1q…djej</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Dust. Where the hell does it come from? Something can&#39;t come from nothing? And how can it exist in a vacuum cleaner? 2026-06-04T05:36:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr4p2jyr6st3lp932znrk4848f4r53pjx56kgcm4s4xk6cn4vx3wqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2wxqwp8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs20phwg9u62sstsq9s5aw07xhsvr4ua87dahewexrvw508ttr4hwslwquxq'>nevent1q…quxq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Unfortunately, it is symptomatic of the problems in this world. Too many spiteful &#34;little&#34; men aspiring to power so they can lord it over others while stoking their fragile egos. Pathetic...but dangerous 2026-06-01T10:09:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs804jtdss9j0chmcrqj22sfyqev5n3rwez08rgl5pxfcut9dkhjhgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2nltkda In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8cxudlwhaxtt0ujh29z5u9dx7f37g3jlku94egajsl99jqngqw0s9n60rz'>nevent1q…60rz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There are some real arseholes in local (and state/federal) government and this guy appears to be right up there 2026-06-01T10:01:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs023dfhp9eqzswx3q0txtvfw05cl3rpjwg6n4mgu87997cv678tmqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2myhfwq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswnh7sm7ndtg9vg8s8qykw3ea8t2fela64vlpnaxmqrwql565a2kqfqtcm3'>nevent1q…tcm3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My word, that coleslaw type dish looks fantastic. <br/><br/>Actually, they all do, but that particularly grabbed me 2026-05-30T08:25:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszljsgspuevl4l9lxe8t575gte4xgvl0e80dz63h5vdcrzpytja9czyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2s3duar Ok, don&#39;t judge me because I am an old guy with no tech understanding, but I just discovered, by accident, how I can grab parts of images from my photos and superimpose them onto others. <br/><br/>So here&#39;s my crazy little cat,doing her weird little stretch, against the famous Richmond Bridge in Tasmania. <br/><br/>🤣🤣<br/><br/>#cats #CatsOfMastodon #Tasmania #lutruwita<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/661/465/744/986/194/original/87824450449dcc5d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-30T03:46:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspuu29a87za46j3gevgu8qs5rv6g78t303ylpf2zl9jv0tng97g7gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun24dzu7k We love them, but they do take the piss lol 🤣<br/><br/>#Cats #CatsOfMastodon #Caturday<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/640/300/946/528/421/original/02945d38a45a6d80.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-26T10:03:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr7cnz66a7jesalxt54vmsm2vwg23cw576fkdwsv5gkns9vzu3g7qzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2f0qnch While Europe roasts, Tasmania is set for the first big storm of the winter season. <br/><br/>#Weather #Tasmania #lutruwita <br/><br/><a href="https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/severe-weather-heavy-rain-set-to-lash-tasmanias-east-coast-on-wednesday/">https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/severe-weather-heavy-rain-set-to-lash-tasmanias-east-coast-on-wednesday/</a> 2026-05-26T05:35:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0uzl5fhgym8nreuhamtcvsgzaqsm7pys7kth7hz9l6alvckgmcsczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun27luxj9 Apparently I&#39;m Gen X.<br/><br/>I&#39;m also a Libra and a Fire Horse.<br/><br/>However, I don&#39;t believe in these social clumping, bullshit, mumbo jumbos. <br/><br/>Sorry to rant. I&#39;ve had a fair few Generation Theory memes and posts recently, and they drive me crazy. <br/><br/>#Gen #Sociology #Horoscopes 2026-05-23T01:55:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswcq85n68vh09mf0da0esn06z4u70560l79nrhvncl64dewrlzupczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun296psja In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq6y3m7gqj9ql0dex9lkfc8qpergr6xdfhz2skzfcmjer40f2af7cdjeeuv'>nevent1q…eeuv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Probably, but I&#39;m a vegie, so I don&#39;t really know 2026-05-21T01:34:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg4qkqh6g5lr3m5lw5qm30zuyf0kul09vqs8spsc07rcz7ejv7jfczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2cjsuxz Deloraine is a gateway town to the Tasmanian highlands. Situated in the north of the state the beautiful Meander River winds gently through the town, giving a home to numerous water birds, and platypus.<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #River #Reflections #Deloraine #Autumn<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/609/781/430/029/905/original/724adb78a8257bd3.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-21T00:43:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstmp7jx3qv7tua0gfy6dl3ldczwdncg7mx9ruynr0alwnthwjhnhszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun20nfsmj Australia has put a call out for blood donations so I&#39;m giving plasma now after a busy work day. Actually, it&#39;s quite relaxing just reclining and reading while doing some good. 🙂<br/><br/>#Australia #GiveBlood #Donate 2026-05-19T07:06:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvrgzrhqdwq6gn6rh3q87mru56yaz66cwmwp3f5nes8ez25nptxuczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2mkgwuj Cutting edge intrigue in Tasmanian news 🤣🤣<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Carrot #News <br/><br/><a href="https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/thousands-of-carrots-spill-across-bass-highway-at-lillico/">https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/thousands-of-carrots-spill-across-bass-highway-at-lillico/</a> 2026-05-11T10:24:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstqfr5d5z0gf25qx8p569c87rghg8hfyhqh34te2ewlzq8s4qdajszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2w42a6l I&#39;m about to start my first winter season in Launceston and will be able to see for myself what is driving the debate to ban wood heaters. <br/><br/>Even walking on a fairly mild day has allowed me to experience the smell and toxicity of wood heaters first hand and it isn&#39;t pleasant. <br/><br/>Of course the big issue is always economic cost both to the government and to consumers. And like other fuels, there should be a plan to transition which is manageable and supportive to households this will impact. <br/><br/>And this plan should be being designed now for implementing assp. But timber businesses and conservative voices put up a big fuss.<br/><br/>#Launceston #Tasmania #lutruwita #ClimateChange #Health 2026-05-10T04:45:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq3mj4qrudmvv4zmn3v9au8fx63t58wp7myndprsd7ej593x7hf0qzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2el9x29 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg9c65vxvcam68am69ug2nyxfh0jh4tkpvx4rz5kjudcdmzfda38s5d5nhf'>nevent1q…5nhf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>For #WorldStationeryDay, here&#39;s my favourite airport gate in Kuala Lumpur<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/488/123/011/362/962/original/1ae7729de58e4eac.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-29T13:02:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszklpms4j5qxhvtra7mh2tf4yjvrfh89wmkv7mqm55j2fwy7l0tcszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun22vwz88 In Campbell Town, central Tasmania, they have a statue of Elizabeth Furlong. She was part of a farming dynasty that helped introduce Merino sheep to Australia. <br/><br/>I like the way the town commemorate socio economic achievement rather than politico military like so many do.<br/><br/>And it&#39;s good that the woman of the family gets recognition rather than being erased and eclipsed by her male relatives. <br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Australia #Statue #Equality #Womensrights<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/462/625/115/825/274/original/0b682af8ae542985.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-25T01:02:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqjqle2999jrk4l2ze85l8xds6us7jy4xxx4ql7jsae2tcd8wkhaczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun20tcj37 Plasma donation time. I had a bad experience last time, but that was a couple of months ago. <br/><br/>#donate #GiveBlood 2026-04-21T01:13:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8yg7t26v0t3scx9dm9numt4lxhdjw9weymv5l3nfqry3swj04thgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun29x57lm What&#39;s wrong with the World? Take the most beautiful places and make them exclusive for the privileged. <br/><br/>Fuckers<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #Tourism <br/><br/><a href="https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/saffire-freycinets-new-villa-to-charge-35000-a-night/">https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/saffire-freycinets-new-villa-to-charge-35000-a-night/</a> 2026-04-18T02:14:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9xurtcpw6wr46d36u9sejsnkz0z5v47wlfu2r6uelvew8jctt5tqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2m0336l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqx3u453yvxy7gev0hs3alp787px2807dfdnsv2z8z4vmwkrrahlcc0a3zv'>nevent1q…a3zv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s a shame that you offer your time and effort, try to accommodate as many as possible, and it still isn&#39;t appreciated by some. I&#39;m a vegetarian, but if someone brings a meat dish to a communal gathering, I&#39;ll obviously not partake, but I will thank the people for doing their thing for the group. <br/><br/>Sorry you found rudeness and disrespect in your group 2026-04-12T09:56:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdq5llsnuav0pxw4nre0szx8nzh998ltqexauea037qsyykvd62dqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun24p9vq5 Two actions today. <br/><br/>1 A tradie came round to fix some leaks. I offered him a tea or coffee, and I&#39;ve never received so much thanks for such a simple thing <br/><br/>2 A man dropped some shopping near me so I and another lady helped him pick it up. He was visibly choked by this small act and I asked if he was ok, and he mumbled that he was and we went our separate ways. <br/><br/>It strikes me that simple acts of kindness, community building camaraderie, treating people with respect and compassion, are anathema to some, if not many, people. Certainly the reactions I got today were over the top for things I consider to be basic courtesy type actions. <br/><br/>Be kind!<br/><br/>#Kindness #Community 2026-04-09T05:36:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfhxfxuk8aakhfzrwq85zmjhnu3g0ntudg6qrmvyl7kahm3e3v6rczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun26fzh49 I posted a poll a couple of days ago asking this question:<br/><br/>&#34;So if lines are drawn between the US and Europe, where do you think Albanese will side. The US, or the Commonwealth?&#34;<br/><br/>Now a poll with a different slant. Who do you think Australia should side with?<br/><br/>#Australia 2026-04-07T11:45:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg2d6hg4qq9cvstclmne4fu0zl454rx4ez48jwgx4h6hn8gsflhvgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun25vvd9s It seems that echo chamber is the key phrase of the day. Here&#39;s my take <br/><br/>Personally, I left Twitter because it was full of bullying and celebrity/influencer worship. I didn&#39;t fit in, and felt very uncomfortable. <br/><br/>I left Facebook when my friends and families posts started disappearing and an algorithm started feeding me things I should have interest in. <br/><br/>I haven&#39;t used any other social media, except the Fediverse where I have been accepted and feel comfortable, even though my introverted nature sometimes tells me to stop interacting and go back to lurking like on Twitter. <br/><br/>As social media goes, I have found a happy place. I follow what I want, block what I don&#39;t, and am really happy with the moderation of aus.social admins. Is it an echo chamber? To be honest, I don&#39;t care. I&#39;m not going to the pub with a bunch of people I don&#39;t like the opinion of, and that&#39;s how I think of the Fediverse, a social environment, rather than a soapbox. <br/><br/>Anyway, I&#39;ll go back to talking about chess, and posting photos of Tasmania and cats. And thanks to all of you who happily tolerate me 🙂<br/><br/>#Fediverse #Mastodon #EchoChamber <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub14289pqfz2j2q9ms83gu08vtyt0uy9dka70yca4nst8kza0u9h0vs380vjx" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Aus.Social's Honking Admin</span> (<span class="italic">npub1428…0vjx</span>)</a></span> #Socialmedia 2026-04-07T10:07:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswjes8ydaz8c3dc2ctaxcgjnm52uey6aw43ye8yn76c8pcjjzhwpqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun25kpqk4 The sky out my back window just erupted. <br/><br/>#sky #Clouds #Sunset #Tasmania #lutruwita<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/362/384/047/289/495/original/437ebdb6fcf05611.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-07T08:06:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszqlrgluh0r7xgrvh8udtv62fajw293erl57mjqv30a06d2mmzryszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2334mev In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrmnegmy55evn6sp8qsu3mk8j20s46kkfadly8m7aujaslrhk3h7qs4haz7'>nevent1q…haz7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The bins are louder than fireworks and I get a sense of achievement if I actually remember which bin is supposed to go out 😄 2026-04-05T11:34:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszphxgfh4q9gxd726mhc3jqfzptccsdnwfaga24stm4mragknclqqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2sas7g7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsghl9ssegazue98vtehjlj53mlfa8800ew5fwq6qfk9h5q26mw79cap4knz'>nevent1q…4knz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I heard them. It&#39;s bin day here and that&#39;s excitement enough 😄 2026-04-05T11:11:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsragddnusj7wvqg0vrxk45t66n8s64hleqdsccm6cg7x3kyhudn8gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2tj4ar5 It&#39;s Easter, but I haven&#39;t been able to hide away and pretend I&#39;m dead for 3 days 😄<br/><br/>So thinking about some doom and gloom scenarios, I wonder where little Australia will end up?<br/><br/>So if lines are drawn between the US and Europe, where do you think Albanese will side. The US, or the Commonwealth?<br/><br/>#auspol #Scifi #Australia 2026-04-04T08:24:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszx3v9mes9s9z6r7d6w83uvl6x7she55c4g92nvtc450juqm2sdqqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun25uuee9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvhf950rerug6drhjndp36786wc8csgzddyulqp6vx9q4w66m47js058tuh'>nevent1q…8tuh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Today has been a bit of a haze. Work will hopefully be a needed distraction tomorrow 2026-03-29T09:35:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgml47dfredyt5rk030vwu4hrcy9u9v7r6xh7qmyqazjrdvmn2efqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun23qj7qy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgl2qrcdwdrraldel8l5ems3lx0vxjzzg2ywv22mp7gsrh658we2c3mqx5v'>nevent1q…qx5v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our other cat is out of sorts too. She knew there was something up yesterday, and she&#39;s been pining today 2026-03-29T06:33:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw4cqylmvz8se9fgcqknr6gmtgclrhvzg5s8hefg0jphfjh8ms0qczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2zn8v2p Today I&#39;m supposed to be the chairperson at the Tasmanian Chess Association&#39;s AGM.<br/><br/>I didn&#39;t sleep too well yesterday after losing Candy, and just want to ignore the rest of the world with a book. 2026-03-29T05:54:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8x90cwcpgeh0s6q280p3zkrkuk7uk7t9q5eh9dad8zjeth64a0gqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2fwkwqx We&#39;ve been ready for a while, but it&#39;s still hard when the time comes. <br/><br/>RIP Candy, you&#39;ve been a beautiful part of this family for the past 17 years. <br/><br/>#cats #CatsOfMastodon #Caturday<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/306/298/699/537/432/original/7cc7d61aafd9dc64.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-28T10:22:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfqtckddx95z56mz2taq4zz69wwjapuep2k95mytqr4yzlkmxm73gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2jgx8t9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs804mlrgn230madtmhq6y7mmc5qnlvk9tqyvtl3mdxgam4exgrmhst2fxe7'>nevent1q…fxe7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Enjoy 🙂 2026-03-28T03:03:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstrk04nvtf3kfx5kwujqt7dfkdscf2mtrqvz6j8mjq2c7lk0289mczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2zxvxh3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd06kjjel79dsukrwx8s4t0632c68zn0cvkvzl34g3a43pgn3jhvq2zttjc'>nevent1q…ttjc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We took one of our cats to the vet today, ready for the worst. The vet told us it isn&#39;t quite time yet, but it will be soon, and to make the most of the time left. <br/><br/>Pet owners, and vets, need to be real about these things 2026-03-27T02:55:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw6tcvu0qalk6d9ddra5zqs7ws632faswt54auuwyzndp8jauvy2qzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2zmxq38 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9zu5x4x4vwdemn6cg54yzuy3ym258rajpg38ka8lzkr5638lpt4cr3g9fc'>nevent1q…g9fc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;ve met some lovely Icelandic people on my travels. 2026-03-25T09:34:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst5jn3ls7tc4768v7rl34lh7ur64363vp0gga3jy2n9kq67tt202gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2enanuk I don&#39;t have many ambitions. Keeping plodding on is good enough. But a dream I&#39;ve had for a while is to travel to Iceland and trek round the amazing looking landscapes. <br/><br/>The Reykjavik Chess Open starts today, making now I want to combine a holiday with playing at the chess festival 🙂<br/><br/>#Chess #Iceland #Travel 2026-03-25T09:30:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszums00mh0hzuje0x0yegm9las9tz37egtd7x4u8q69ay4lcge0jczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun265qxxh Walking in a forest in the rain. I wish I could post the overpowering smell of the eucalypts, the sounds of branches creaking against trees, the feel of the different textures of leaves and barks, or the sweet taste of the native currants <br/><br/>Here are some small mycena, with a couple of prickly currants, lying on the forest floor. <br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #fungi #Mushtodon #forest<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/270/990/862/041/716/original/9060cd44c001e6ed.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-22T04:44:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs852cj6vdkkddakwrkcc4e4g9dmlmwpxq9rxy9ywk5u7prmzapwtczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2jc3hju In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs207k2e7m6x8l4ahwrmpkazxg033unlvqfrs3sl0s9pq666mlhh2gdsq586'>nevent1q…q586</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Won&#39;t Labor smash it? 2026-03-20T23:55:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrnc5raaej8u4jyje8jsxxwdfftc4htt4zdp086de0dwwesxwhhkgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun29jd8l4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs03ud39gz3e7k8yj69t5xlk24wlffmk777yccuhu2ftv568ghxpggzmsqlj'>nevent1q…sqlj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Let&#39;s hope the One Nation candidate is less wanted by the electorate than the UK police 2026-03-20T23:50:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrzrfldp4mrmwmevv4v34ws5szjmh8ykngfpepshnpmpx8sj3v7nqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2wwlcr7 White Hens Can&#39;t Jump <br/><br/>#HashtagGames <br/>#PoultryMoviesOrPlays 2026-03-20T01:33:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsge7dc70mpucce8vel3v68vw455h7gfm82hasqerpawy80g4d3x9gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun25m4svm Tasmania, where the real news happens 😃<br/><br/>#Tasmania #lutruwita #animals <br/><br/><a href="https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/real-possum-found-among-plush-toys-in-hobart-airport-gift-shop/">https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/real-possum-found-among-plush-toys-in-hobart-airport-gift-shop/</a> 2026-03-18T05:35:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8yljj0sjx0vekz57yjpejv22de0hfejqmpkznvm3zgxg64qaj8uczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2khk8t6 One more place setting for dinner?<br/><br/>#Cats #CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/221/491/764/437/488/original/54f2b30bdd6aa352.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-13T10:55:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspnc9wxp5dpdfch8a328z0mrskc49ylu936cyfl3jkvmumzpatwcczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2jluf93 I don&#39;t have a problem with paying for nature. I am happy to pay the annual Tasmanian Parks Pass, and don&#39;t see why it should be an issue. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/09/twelve-apostles-visitors-charged-entry-fee-great-ocean-road-victoria">https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/09/twelve-apostles-visitors-charged-entry-fee-great-ocean-road-victoria</a> 2026-03-09T08:17:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsztgwq7gghv45vexa6zjqxgkkq4mtmpjdh2azzqans5c5y3txer8czyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2x6ypwt I just became the 2026 Tasmanian Chess Champion, scoring 6.5 from my 7 games. 🙂<br/><br/>#Chess #Tasmania #lutruwita #Boardgames 2026-03-09T04:57:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspznzxajx2dzztag293a8xgclgumsugj3dj5lve0fn6z5fvwz8tpszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2chtxeq Give me an F<br/>Give me a U<br/>Give me a C<br/>Give me a K<br/><br/>RIP Country Joe McDonald, as relevant today as when the USA were Fucking up Vietnam.<br/><br/>#music #RIP 2026-03-08T20:42:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswz79tva3ra4nunlj4wh9yctm4nvkemwrrldq3c02g6vg97gyd9qqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun23l83sd Jennifer Shahade suffered sexual abuse in the chess world, and then suffered abuse as a whistle-blower. <br/><br/>#chess #Equality #SexualAbuse <br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/05/jennifer-shahade-interview-abuse-chess">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/05/jennifer-shahade-interview-abuse-chess</a> 2026-03-05T21:37:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfh0y2937rdy6ufz5r8m7p2sre38k737g7e6xcqxp602wj9u9sy7gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun24wj5uy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs20ma6j9jqr4fe3yqc8k2qp3mmmqphjjxkh88pwge07ake543v96gafjnut'>nevent1q…jnut</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Never been on a cruise, and never wanted to. <br/><br/>Never seen Leo Sayer, and never wanted to. 2026-03-04T10:42:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgccy7d0vwy20eenvwhqs02tngl3c7r04849gryfe82y0f9pwhj6gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2sdusqh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq5kuykztxn3ue9zddvxgzxdzqr7ejahjp3j0helx28ahrp96w9vshswdkk'>nevent1q…wdkk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I only spent a couple of times at Moomba, I was usually in Ballarat over this weekend when I lived in Vic. Ballarat has a big chess tournament and a magnificent flower festival, the Begonia Festival, over the Labour Day weekend 2026-03-03T23:34:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfxqnyk0f8x8dpgpj6qx3sws3fcw754w443lsgs3h809pua7j5dpczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun22jy9nk Australian public holidays are weird. This weekend, Tasmania has an extra day off for &#39;8 hours day&#39;, a very specific Labour Day celebration. Victoria also celebrates Labour Day this weekend commemorating the establishment of an 8 hour working day. Meanwhile, Queensland celebrates Labour Day at the start of May, like most of the rest of the World, while NSW has Labour Day in October for reasons I don&#39;t know. <br/><br/>This weekend Canberra celebrates Canberra Day because politicians would rather talk about themselves than the average person. <br/><br/>South Australia has Adelaide Cup Day this weekend, because workers like nothing better than to lose their money to bookies and other crooks, while seeing whether their horse wins or dies.<br/><br/>WA had Labour Day last week because they are on a completely different time zone while Northern Territory doesn&#39;t have a Labour Day because it&#39;s too bloody hot to work there. <br/><br/>#Australia #Holiday #LabourDay 2026-03-03T21:50:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2ddk9lvy4mtunjwp8v5sgxsf5fgrlt68qjqwdkydjjrvlt29ppnqzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun273jsqd Beams at sunset outside the back of our house. <br/><br/>#Sunset #Clouds #Tasmania #lutruwita #Sky<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/164/458/255/797/627/original/ffdc711f4fbf5bac.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-03T09:14:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9u38jm08zukqugqv2gm3ddvtkakjuuxsjmj0ly30dr6kpt5x0mmszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2t96a3r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9dg8w9t526ugqzhvjk9ltxskvvsftyy3el6lwng2jp8dl7m5gncgvhpu7l'>nevent1q…pu7l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I don&#39;t know about the toot going round, but I&#39;m part of the group of men who think a partnership is, well, a partnership. Good on your son for for being a man, rather than a &#39;bloke&#39;. 2026-03-02T05:58:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2cmp74ufuc9grm74x2a2tens7n2ycgkaevk7eud58uwq5jpjryfczyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2t6n4f4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2m7g84lgzz0arkwy8fr5ppq723xmxfecggxedpv764gsgqznnnggv2q6pc'>nevent1q…q6pc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Friday I&#39;m In Love - The Cure<br/>Drive in Saturday - David Bowie<br/>Sunday Girl - Blondie<br/>Wednesday Week - Undertones <br/>Blue Sunday - The Doors <br/><br/>#JoinIn 2026-02-28T12:39:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsremngy8xpxg2nwehgaxh3e8cahpnmw3hzzf5cfxz25q2n859qq9gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2ef8z0v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgs7knxapeuggcra6sgc7n30vxewp5gsprn8k3l48e78dfxah73pgfdfrg5'>nevent1q…frg5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>And then there&#39;s those people who have walking partners or &lt;shudder&gt; walking groups 2026-02-24T21:26:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgs7knxapeuggcra6sgc7n30vxewp5gsprn8k3l48e78dfxah73pgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2st49kz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspqk37jejz0ru02gcu86a3vexd5x6nnwhekkjquue0py7kt8l98mgl66qdh'>nevent1q…6qdh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There are all these people with &#34;reasons&#34; or &#34;excuses&#34; for walking, like having a dog, playing golf etc. There&#39;s an inequality going on, that people don&#39;t talk about with walking. I&#39;m a cat loving, golf hater who has to make up imaginary reasons for walking. 2026-02-24T21:20:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdt7740g4eks4aej0zft606jkpcaxnl3dk6xg4ya7zj2uevwj62egzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun22adtx5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr3v6zsn3ddtdkuwfp77qapm76n2323fvl3aqpeclmsw8fcmnkpwc5v2fmg'>nevent1q…2fmg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>As another distraction, I suddenly wondered, thanks to your post, whether the words fret, and fright have similar origins, but apparently not 2026-02-23T21:48:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg7uqgpz22vh73nrzd47gfg5clq6mk2k6vqerhxzjyn08k3y3vcrszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun26084al As an immigrant from England, one of the most wonderful things i have discovered about Australia is the huge amount of flowering trees and shrubs. <br/><br/>Here&#39;s a Cross leafed Honey Myrtle. <br/><br/>#Australia #Trees #bloomscrolling<br/> <img src="https://mediacdn.aus.social/media_attachments/files/116/117/412/608/144/774/original/82826d302f513fbf.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-23T01:46:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfyrajmtw6g908zdw590a00tygvfgfddh9a4q7xcgxs78up738ptgzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2q5a64v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrrp428a8nf756eft2whuavezzvpvt0t27rkrd99lzy7zs693e6qs3e25h0'>nevent1q…25h0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Crawling King Snake - The Doors <br/>Pretty Flamingo - The Kinks<br/>Boris The Spider - The Who<br/>Ant Music - Adam and the Ants<br/>Love Cats - The Cure <br/><br/>#JoinIn 2026-02-21T11:34:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszpsshma7pzqyg68pnv3txu0cffmcv5tw66jq8w4jn9fv4s69l96gzyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun2ds2jm2 Shrove Tuesday <br/><br/>Ash Wednesday <br/><br/>Arrest the Monarchy Thursday <br/><br/>🤣🤣🤣<br/><br/>#UKpol #Uk 2026-02-19T12:53:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqvkdrxw37kr4pf5xqja3vjhvq5wtdy4e795u369yezv5e35qwyjszyz6nm8xjk5elsj689q0vhmglhctcfmsaykz20z3j0kaq086w3dun24hz8pk British Govt: Do you want to come back to Britain?<br/><br/>Me: No, I left over 20 years ago when I thought it was shit, and it appears to have got worse. <br/><br/>British Govt: Well if you do, you&#39;ll need a UK passport because you&#39;re a British citizen. <br/><br/>Me: I don&#39;t want to be a UK citizen, it&#39;s a shithole which I want nothing to do with. <br/><br/>British Govt: To renounce your citizenship, you have to do a bunch of stuff which will probably cost you $1000+.<br/><br/>Me: ....Just fuck off and become a state of the United States of Fascism so I am no longer a citizen. <br/><br/>#UK #Passport #Australia 2026-02-19T09:16:19Z