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@halloranelder.bsky.social
Elder gay living in Melbourne, Australia with a cat.
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All activities require exactly as many cats as wish to participate (and it's our job to be their safety officers and save them when the inevitable oops happens).
September 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
All activities require exactly as many cats as wish to participate (and it's our job to be their safety officers and save them when the inevitable oops happens).
I have one of these!
September 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I have one of these!
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PAUL: What’s in the box?
REVEREND MOTHER: Pain.
[PAUL hesitantly puts his hand in the BOX, then FROWNS IN CONFUSION. He pulls out A BAGUETTE.]
REVEREND MOHER: Hōn hōn,
REVEREND MOTHER: Pain.
[PAUL hesitantly puts his hand in the BOX, then FROWNS IN CONFUSION. He pulls out A BAGUETTE.]
REVEREND MOHER: Hōn hōn,
September 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
PAUL: What’s in the box?
REVEREND MOTHER: Pain.
[PAUL hesitantly puts his hand in the BOX, then FROWNS IN CONFUSION. He pulls out A BAGUETTE.]
REVEREND MOHER: Hōn hōn,
REVEREND MOTHER: Pain.
[PAUL hesitantly puts his hand in the BOX, then FROWNS IN CONFUSION. He pulls out A BAGUETTE.]
REVEREND MOHER: Hōn hōn,
Reminder: it is currently September 11 here in Aus, expect the internet to get horrible (well, more horrible) over the new 24 to 48 hours. Ugh!
September 11, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Reminder: it is currently September 11 here in Aus, expect the internet to get horrible (well, more horrible) over the new 24 to 48 hours. Ugh!
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I find it interesting that nobody is at the felon's convention but there are reports Grindr is still experiencing higher than average traffic around it. How many 'attendees' told their wives "No, hun. I gotta go!" then never arranged tickets, just the hotel rooms.
I hope sex workers are making BANK.
I hope sex workers are making BANK.
September 10, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I find it interesting that nobody is at the felon's convention but there are reports Grindr is still experiencing higher than average traffic around it. How many 'attendees' told their wives "No, hun. I gotta go!" then never arranged tickets, just the hotel rooms.
I hope sex workers are making BANK.
I hope sex workers are making BANK.
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Trying to think of what to post for Star Trek’s 60th anniversary but I post about Star Trek a lot already so just enjoy Worf wearing jeans
September 8, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Trying to think of what to post for Star Trek’s 60th anniversary but I post about Star Trek a lot already so just enjoy Worf wearing jeans
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This is absolutely amazing.
September 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This is absolutely amazing.
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I spent the last 2 weekends making this Tiffany style lampshade from scratch. It’s not perfect but I think it’s beautiful.
September 7, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I spent the last 2 weekends making this Tiffany style lampshade from scratch. It’s not perfect but I think it’s beautiful.
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And this is why @seananmcguire.bsky.social is exactly the right GoH for the @brisbanein28.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy Worldcon in 2027!
Discworld QOTD, from The Last Continent
September 6, 2026 at 11:41 PM
And this is why @seananmcguire.bsky.social is exactly the right GoH for the @brisbanein28.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy Worldcon in 2027!
Can confirm. :)
And this is why @seananmcguire.bsky.social is exactly the right GoH for the @brisbanein28.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy Worldcon in 2027!
Discworld QOTD, from The Last Continent
September 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Can confirm. :)
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The most absolutely massive flex from the state fair exhibit. This quilt is made of 40 years of prize ribbons from various categories at the New Mexico State Fair won by Carol St. Clair Johnson. She also won a prize for this quilt.
September 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The most absolutely massive flex from the state fair exhibit. This quilt is made of 40 years of prize ribbons from various categories at the New Mexico State Fair won by Carol St. Clair Johnson. She also won a prize for this quilt.
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Whoever decided to promote Coyote vs Acme by letting Wile E do an AMA using only signs deserves all the praise.
September 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Whoever decided to promote Coyote vs Acme by letting Wile E do an AMA using only signs deserves all the praise.
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Trivia: 3,000 #BrisbaneIn2028 Koalas were released into the wild @laworldcon.bsky.social That means around 75% of the membership went home with a #TinyKoala.
September 5, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Trivia: 3,000 #BrisbaneIn2028 Koalas were released into the wild @laworldcon.bsky.social That means around 75% of the membership went home with a #TinyKoala.
For anyone wondering about the blue and green, or red, yellow and black koalas:
* Blue and green are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_...); and
* Red, yellow and black are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral...).
* Blue and green are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_...); and
* Red, yellow and black are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral...).
@SocialmediaforBrisbane28!
August 31, 2026 at 12:54 PM
For anyone wondering about the blue and green, or red, yellow and black koalas:
* Blue and green are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_...); and
* Red, yellow and black are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral...).
* Blue and green are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_...); and
* Red, yellow and black are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal flag (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral...).
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@SocialmediaforBrisbane28!
August 31, 2026 at 7:13 AM
@SocialmediaforBrisbane28!
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Would you like to get involved with Worldcon? (Don't run away screaming 🤣) Worldcons are some of the largest volunteer run events in the world #Aussiecon5 needs many many volunteers: preCon, atCon (even postCon); small jobs, large roles; tech, MIMO, admin, exhibits, programme... all need you.
Aussiecon 5 | 86th World Science Fiction Convention (Brisbane 2028)
Official site for Aussiecon 5 (Meanjin / Brisbane in '28), the 86th Worldcon. Dates: 27–31 July 2028. Membership registration, guests of honour, news PR0, venue and host city guides.
www.brisbane28.org
August 31, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Would you like to get involved with Worldcon? (Don't run away screaming 🤣) Worldcons are some of the largest volunteer run events in the world #Aussiecon5 needs many many volunteers: preCon, atCon (even postCon); small jobs, large roles; tech, MIMO, admin, exhibits, programme... all need you.
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Congratulations from #Aussiecon5 to all the Hugo winners!
Full List of Winners, with all the statistics here: www.lacon.org/wp-content/u...
Full List of Winners, with all the statistics here: www.lacon.org/wp-content/u...
www.lacon.org
August 31, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Congratulations from #Aussiecon5 to all the Hugo winners!
Full List of Winners, with all the statistics here: www.lacon.org/wp-content/u...
Full List of Winners, with all the statistics here: www.lacon.org/wp-content/u...
I did this!
I had a dream, and I tried to make that dream a reality. I quickly realised I did not have the functionality to make that dream a reality so I handled that dream over to people who could.
And did.
They did this!
I am exceedingly proud of what they have done, and look forward to 2028.
I had a dream, and I tried to make that dream a reality. I quickly realised I did not have the functionality to make that dream a reality so I handled that dream over to people who could.
And did.
They did this!
I am exceedingly proud of what they have done, and look forward to 2028.
And #BrisbaneIn2028 #MeanjinIn2028 is returned as the 2028 worldcon! This will be the last time I post this logo. It's been lovely! We will be #Aussiecon5!
August 31, 2026 at 10:02 AM
I did this!
I had a dream, and I tried to make that dream a reality. I quickly realised I did not have the functionality to make that dream a reality so I handled that dream over to people who could.
And did.
They did this!
I am exceedingly proud of what they have done, and look forward to 2028.
I had a dream, and I tried to make that dream a reality. I quickly realised I did not have the functionality to make that dream a reality so I handled that dream over to people who could.
And did.
They did this!
I am exceedingly proud of what they have done, and look forward to 2028.
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There are only two stories that won a Hugo whose screen adaptation also won a Hugo.
“All Systems Red” is the second one.
The other is “Dune”
Congratulations @marthawells.com.
“All Systems Red” is the second one.
The other is “Dune”
Congratulations @marthawells.com.
August 31, 2026 at 5:01 AM
There are only two stories that won a Hugo whose screen adaptation also won a Hugo.
“All Systems Red” is the second one.
The other is “Dune”
Congratulations @marthawells.com.
“All Systems Red” is the second one.
The other is “Dune”
Congratulations @marthawells.com.
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I did not win a Hugo. However, I got to meet @wilwheaton.net and he loves @geekcalligraphy.com’s Fuck AI!
August 31, 2026 at 5:20 AM
I did not win a Hugo. However, I got to meet @wilwheaton.net and he loves @geekcalligraphy.com’s Fuck AI!
Dear @laworldcon.bsky.social - Can you please get someone to make a video containing all of the Ursula Vernon animal facts from the Hugo Awards? The world needs to see them all!
August 31, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Dear @laworldcon.bsky.social - Can you please get someone to make a video containing all of the Ursula Vernon animal facts from the Hugo Awards? The world needs to see them all!
I'm sorry, I'm to blame. Congratulations! :)
August 31, 2026 at 8:28 AM
I'm sorry, I'm to blame. Congratulations! :)