Forty years ago today, I went out chasing trains in central Victoria.
Here's VLine Bacchus Marsh bound train no 8111, a P class diesel hauling a 3 car H set, running downhill through Bull Farm curves between Parwan and Bacchus Marsh
Thursday September 25 1986
1 of 24
Here's VLine Bacchus Marsh bound train no 8111, a P class diesel hauling a 3 car H set, running downhill through Bull Farm curves between Parwan and Bacchus Marsh
Thursday September 25 1986
1 of 24
September 25, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Forty years ago today, I went out chasing trains in central Victoria.
Here's VLine Bacchus Marsh bound train no 8111, a P class diesel hauling a 3 car H set, running downhill through Bull Farm curves between Parwan and Bacchus Marsh
Thursday September 25 1986
1 of 24
Here's VLine Bacchus Marsh bound train no 8111, a P class diesel hauling a 3 car H set, running downhill through Bull Farm curves between Parwan and Bacchus Marsh
Thursday September 25 1986
1 of 24
Trying to recall if there was anything similar during GWOT 1.0.
Were members of Congress doing photo ops like this at GTMO, Abu Ghraib, Parwan, etc?
Were members of Congress doing photo ops like this at GTMO, Abu Ghraib, Parwan, etc?
We've reached the point where Republicans are flying to El Salvador to visit one of the most vicious prisons in the world to have photo ops so they can prove their loyalty to the President of the United States.
April 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Trying to recall if there was anything similar during GWOT 1.0.
Were members of Congress doing photo ops like this at GTMO, Abu Ghraib, Parwan, etc?
Were members of Congress doing photo ops like this at GTMO, Abu Ghraib, Parwan, etc?
Say 👋 to our newest resident, Francis! 🐾
This beautiful old boy has just come to us from Parwan, where he was tied up and abandoned beside a wood pile.
His ears are cropped and he's quite friendly, so we assume he was once someone's pet, but he is now malnourished and unkempt.
This beautiful old boy has just come to us from Parwan, where he was tied up and abandoned beside a wood pile.
His ears are cropped and he's quite friendly, so we assume he was once someone's pet, but he is now malnourished and unkempt.
December 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Say 👋 to our newest resident, Francis! 🐾
This beautiful old boy has just come to us from Parwan, where he was tied up and abandoned beside a wood pile.
His ears are cropped and he's quite friendly, so we assume he was once someone's pet, but he is now malnourished and unkempt.
This beautiful old boy has just come to us from Parwan, where he was tied up and abandoned beside a wood pile.
His ears are cropped and he's quite friendly, so we assume he was once someone's pet, but he is now malnourished and unkempt.
Parthian word of the day
/padburs-/
"read"
as in Sundermann, MKG, 1659-1660 (p107)
/ud kaδ parwān padbursād nēw šād būd/
"and when it was read out, he was very happy"
/padburs-/
"read"
as in Sundermann, MKG, 1659-1660 (p107)
/ud kaδ parwān padbursād nēw šād būd/
"and when it was read out, he was very happy"
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Parthian word of the day
/padburs-/
"read"
as in Sundermann, MKG, 1659-1660 (p107)
/ud kaδ parwān padbursād nēw šād būd/
"and when it was read out, he was very happy"
/padburs-/
"read"
as in Sundermann, MKG, 1659-1660 (p107)
/ud kaδ parwān padbursād nēw šād būd/
"and when it was read out, he was very happy"
(Other JSOC missions that winter included OBJs Antioch, Yibneh, and Artah—named after real crusader victories—but also OBJs Muret and Parwan, after a 1213 Albigensian crusade battle involving zero Muslims and a 1221 Muslim victory over Mongols, so you can tell they were just going down some list)
August 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
(Other JSOC missions that winter included OBJs Antioch, Yibneh, and Artah—named after real crusader victories—but also OBJs Muret and Parwan, after a 1213 Albigensian crusade battle involving zero Muslims and a 1221 Muslim victory over Mongols, so you can tell they were just going down some list)
It's a long Thursday night.
We have had 4 canine emergency cases, 1 critical feline patient, on top of the critical care and post-op patients already in our clinic.
One of the dogs is this little girl Tinley, found in Parwan province today by Ramin, mistreated, abused, with a rope around her neck.
We have had 4 canine emergency cases, 1 critical feline patient, on top of the critical care and post-op patients already in our clinic.
One of the dogs is this little girl Tinley, found in Parwan province today by Ramin, mistreated, abused, with a rope around her neck.
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
It's a long Thursday night.
We have had 4 canine emergency cases, 1 critical feline patient, on top of the critical care and post-op patients already in our clinic.
One of the dogs is this little girl Tinley, found in Parwan province today by Ramin, mistreated, abused, with a rope around her neck.
We have had 4 canine emergency cases, 1 critical feline patient, on top of the critical care and post-op patients already in our clinic.
One of the dogs is this little girl Tinley, found in Parwan province today by Ramin, mistreated, abused, with a rope around her neck.
When the #KSAR cows get the zoomies, just like our puppies do!
The Parwan sanctuary really is peaceful! ☮️
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
The Parwan sanctuary really is peaceful! ☮️
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
August 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
When the #KSAR cows get the zoomies, just like our puppies do!
The Parwan sanctuary really is peaceful! ☮️
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
The Parwan sanctuary really is peaceful! ☮️
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
A couple more "C"'s before we move on.
Cookie is an absolutely wonderful example of what #KSAR can do.
Rescued with friends Biscuit and Muffin after a hard life of backbreaking work, all 3 now live in Parwan. They've earned a relaxed retirement.
#animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkey
Cookie is an absolutely wonderful example of what #KSAR can do.
Rescued with friends Biscuit and Muffin after a hard life of backbreaking work, all 3 now live in Parwan. They've earned a relaxed retirement.
#animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkey
January 1, 2026 at 10:10 AM
A couple more "C"'s before we move on.
Cookie is an absolutely wonderful example of what #KSAR can do.
Rescued with friends Biscuit and Muffin after a hard life of backbreaking work, all 3 now live in Parwan. They've earned a relaxed retirement.
#animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkey
Cookie is an absolutely wonderful example of what #KSAR can do.
Rescued with friends Biscuit and Muffin after a hard life of backbreaking work, all 3 now live in Parwan. They've earned a relaxed retirement.
#animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkey
📍Afghanistan | Together with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, we provided cash assistance and nutrition education to 1,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Parwan, Kandahar and Khost.
Supporting mothers helps them care for themselves and their children, even amid the challenges of daily life.
Supporting mothers helps them care for themselves and their children, even amid the challenges of daily life.
August 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
📍Afghanistan | Together with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, we provided cash assistance and nutrition education to 1,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Parwan, Kandahar and Khost.
Supporting mothers helps them care for themselves and their children, even amid the challenges of daily life.
Supporting mothers helps them care for themselves and their children, even amid the challenges of daily life.
We have 2 hospitals, 16 shelter facilities, 2 sanctuary facilities, wildlife enclosures and sanctuaries in Kabul and Parwan provinces.
We have roughly 500 animals in residence, dozens receiving inpatient treatment in our hospitals, dozens receiving vet-guided treatment home.
We have roughly 500 animals in residence, dozens receiving inpatient treatment in our hospitals, dozens receiving vet-guided treatment home.
September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We have 2 hospitals, 16 shelter facilities, 2 sanctuary facilities, wildlife enclosures and sanctuaries in Kabul and Parwan provinces.
We have roughly 500 animals in residence, dozens receiving inpatient treatment in our hospitals, dozens receiving vet-guided treatment home.
We have roughly 500 animals in residence, dozens receiving inpatient treatment in our hospitals, dozens receiving vet-guided treatment home.
Parthian word of the day
/frāgēn/
"early"
as in Sundermann, MKG 1105-1107
/awās azīhēd až parwān man ud frāgēn pad dōšambat ēd nazd bawēd/
"Leave from before me now, but be back here early on Monday"
/frāgēn/
"early"
as in Sundermann, MKG 1105-1107
/awās azīhēd až parwān man ud frāgēn pad dōšambat ēd nazd bawēd/
"Leave from before me now, but be back here early on Monday"
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Parthian word of the day
/frāgēn/
"early"
as in Sundermann, MKG 1105-1107
/awās azīhēd až parwān man ud frāgēn pad dōšambat ēd nazd bawēd/
"Leave from before me now, but be back here early on Monday"
/frāgēn/
"early"
as in Sundermann, MKG 1105-1107
/awās azīhēd až parwān man ud frāgēn pad dōšambat ēd nazd bawēd/
"Leave from before me now, but be back here early on Monday"
👨🏻⚕️ 👨🏻🔧 👨🏻🍳 April Staff Salaries Fundraiser
We have 115 full time staff for our 415+ (and growing!) animal residents, and 24/7 staff at all of our shelter facilities in Kabul and Parwan. The roles are skilled and the work has such an impact.
🔗 secure.givelively.org/donate/kabul...
#animalrescue #KSAR
We have 115 full time staff for our 415+ (and growing!) animal residents, and 24/7 staff at all of our shelter facilities in Kabul and Parwan. The roles are skilled and the work has such an impact.
🔗 secure.givelively.org/donate/kabul...
#animalrescue #KSAR
April 22, 2026 at 10:51 AM
👨🏻⚕️ 👨🏻🔧 👨🏻🍳 April Staff Salaries Fundraiser
We have 115 full time staff for our 415+ (and growing!) animal residents, and 24/7 staff at all of our shelter facilities in Kabul and Parwan. The roles are skilled and the work has such an impact.
🔗 secure.givelively.org/donate/kabul...
#animalrescue #KSAR
We have 115 full time staff for our 415+ (and growing!) animal residents, and 24/7 staff at all of our shelter facilities in Kabul and Parwan. The roles are skilled and the work has such an impact.
🔗 secure.givelively.org/donate/kabul...
#animalrescue #KSAR
Here are a few photos 📸 of our happy sheep, out in Parwan.
They're in need of a haircut, which they'll be getting very soon!
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #animalsofbluesky #livestock
They're in need of a haircut, which they'll be getting very soon!
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #animalsofbluesky #livestock
April 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Here are a few photos 📸 of our happy sheep, out in Parwan.
They're in need of a haircut, which they'll be getting very soon!
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #animalsofbluesky #livestock
They're in need of a haircut, which they'll be getting very soon!
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #animalsofbluesky #livestock
🫏 Cookie, Muffin and Biscuit are enjoying being back home, in Parwan.
They're due another hoof trim soon and a routine checkup from our veterinary team.
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
They're due another hoof trim soon and a routine checkup from our veterinary team.
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
September 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
🫏 Cookie, Muffin and Biscuit are enjoying being back home, in Parwan.
They're due another hoof trim soon and a routine checkup from our veterinary team.
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
They're due another hoof trim soon and a routine checkup from our veterinary team.
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#allhoovesmatter
#animalsofbluesky
#Taliban persecute members of opposition, let villages sink into mud, and claim that there is no discrimination. At the same time, they demonise exiled #Afghans who stand up for democracy & human rights. Those who act this way have one thing above all: Fear. Fear of a free society. bit.ly/426zf3d
Parwan Intelligence Chief: Opponents Seek Help from Foreign States | TOLOnews
The governor of Parwan said that there exist no types of discrimination among the officials of the Islamic Emirate.
bit.ly
April 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
#Taliban persecute members of opposition, let villages sink into mud, and claim that there is no discrimination. At the same time, they demonise exiled #Afghans who stand up for democracy & human rights. Those who act this way have one thing above all: Fear. Fear of a free society. bit.ly/426zf3d
Here is a free Patreon post about our beautiful rescue donkeys - Biscuit, Cookie and Muffin.
They're currently in Parwan, where Spring has fully sprung 🌼🌸🌺
www.patreon.com/posts/our-ol...
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkeys #animalsofbluesky
They're currently in Parwan, where Spring has fully sprung 🌼🌸🌺
www.patreon.com/posts/our-ol...
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkeys #animalsofbluesky
Our old boys | Kabul Small Animal Rescue
Get more from Kabul Small Animal Rescue on Patreon
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March 30, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Here is a free Patreon post about our beautiful rescue donkeys - Biscuit, Cookie and Muffin.
They're currently in Parwan, where Spring has fully sprung 🌼🌸🌺
www.patreon.com/posts/our-ol...
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkeys #animalsofbluesky
They're currently in Parwan, where Spring has fully sprung 🌼🌸🌺
www.patreon.com/posts/our-ol...
#KSAR #animalrescue #allhoovesmatter #donkeys #animalsofbluesky
Our Parwan sanctuaries are quieter than our Kabul facilities, and our livestock and donkeys appreciate the laid back pace and freedom from city noise.
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#livestock
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#livestock
August 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our Parwan sanctuaries are quieter than our Kabul facilities, and our livestock and donkeys appreciate the laid back pace and freedom from city noise.
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#livestock
#KSAR
#animalrescue
#livestock
1222
Genghis Khan meets the leader of the Taoist Dragon Gate sect Chang Chun at his camp in Parwan (Afghanistan)
#fplhistory
Genghis Khan meets the leader of the Taoist Dragon Gate sect Chang Chun at his camp in Parwan (Afghanistan)
#fplhistory
December 29, 2024 at 11:10 PM
1222
Genghis Khan meets the leader of the Taoist Dragon Gate sect Chang Chun at his camp in Parwan (Afghanistan)
#fplhistory
Genghis Khan meets the leader of the Taoist Dragon Gate sect Chang Chun at his camp in Parwan (Afghanistan)
#fplhistory
Child dies in Parwan car crash, west of Melbourne
Breaking: Child dead, six others injured in crash west of Melbourne
A school aged child has died and six others have been injured in a single vehicle crash in Parwan, west of Melbourne.
www.abc.net.au
September 8, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Child dies in Parwan car crash, west of Melbourne
🥘 April Animal Food Fundraiser 🥘
Every month we cook over 25,000 meals for our 🐶 and 🐱, supplemented by dry and canned food.
We also provide specialized diets to our growing variety of wild animals and ensure our Parwan animals get supplemental hay, treats, and the minerals they need to thrive.
Every month we cook over 25,000 meals for our 🐶 and 🐱, supplemented by dry and canned food.
We also provide specialized diets to our growing variety of wild animals and ensure our Parwan animals get supplemental hay, treats, and the minerals they need to thrive.
April 22, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🥘 April Animal Food Fundraiser 🥘
Every month we cook over 25,000 meals for our 🐶 and 🐱, supplemented by dry and canned food.
We also provide specialized diets to our growing variety of wild animals and ensure our Parwan animals get supplemental hay, treats, and the minerals they need to thrive.
Every month we cook over 25,000 meals for our 🐶 and 🐱, supplemented by dry and canned food.
We also provide specialized diets to our growing variety of wild animals and ensure our Parwan animals get supplemental hay, treats, and the minerals they need to thrive.
🫏 It's warm enough that our donkeys are wandering around in the sunshine without their blanket coats on.
It's still around freezing during the night in Kabul and Parwan, but the days are so much warmer.
We've got updates on our construction projects and upgrades to our catering-sized kitchen...
It's still around freezing during the night in Kabul and Parwan, but the days are so much warmer.
We've got updates on our construction projects and upgrades to our catering-sized kitchen...
Daily pics 1 | Kabul Small Animal Rescue
Get more from Kabul Small Animal Rescue on Patreon
www.patreon.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:34 AM
🫏 It's warm enough that our donkeys are wandering around in the sunshine without their blanket coats on.
It's still around freezing during the night in Kabul and Parwan, but the days are so much warmer.
We've got updates on our construction projects and upgrades to our catering-sized kitchen...
It's still around freezing during the night in Kabul and Parwan, but the days are so much warmer.
We've got updates on our construction projects and upgrades to our catering-sized kitchen...