So a very unique purchase I made during hiatus… a pair of antique prosthetic arms I basically saved from being sold as lamps?? They were most likely made between 1900-1930, though one professor I reached out to says they might specifically be WWI era or thereabouts which is grand cos I’ve been getting very into WWI medicine, specifically prosthetics and plastic surgery, these past two years. Definitely a great addition to my collection regardless! They are two left arms produced for two different people but by the same maker in France and came with a swivel joint and hook, ring, and brush attachments.
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I was thinking of digging out the imperial fritillaries last fall but I have to say they’re really killing it this year. Big and impressive!
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Plant of the Day
Saturday 24 February 2024
Great for a shady place under mature deciduous trees Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop, Candlemas bells, fair maids of February, little sister of the snows) will form large colonies. This early flowering bulbous perennials are fragrant and provide food for early pollinators.
Jill Raggett
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So last night, I rewatched the soulstorm cutscenes, and I recently discovered one of my favorite abe faces ever.
the slightly tilted head,,, the nervous expression l,,, the raptor hands,,, he looks like a curious puppy. He's so cuuutee ^_^!!!!!!!
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Last night Jack and Ali took me to a Minnesota Wild game as my Christmas gift. I had a very good time, despite Arizona blowing away the Wild.
When we first sat down I inwardly groaned. The guys behind us were very talkative and likely drunk. It could only get worse, I despaired. Oddly, as the game went on, and they kept drinking, they actually were funny. I warmed up to them and even laughed at some of the banter. When one of them accidentally bumped my back he apologized genuinely. We talked a little with other fans around us. I enjoyed that.
There were a few fisticuffs on the ice--and one nearly cooked off in front of me. A young brother and sister started to do what siblings do. Eventually a referee (mom) sat between them. They cooled off as well as they would have in the sin bin.
It was free hat night at the Xcel Energy Center. Everyone received a green and gold stocking cap (or "tuque" for the Canadians among us). A lot of those ended up on the ice in the second period after Arizona's fourth unanswered goal.
Traditionally a Hat Trick is to celebrate a single player's third goal in a one game. Fans threw hats onto the ice. I had been unaware of the opposite version, which protests the home team falling behind 4 to 0.
As much as I watch the on-ice action I note the off-ice activities. Years ago, at Minnesota North Stars games for example, a single Zamboni resurfaced the ice between periods. Eventually pro and college leagues added a second machine. I like watching the two "race" at the scorching speed of 5 MPH. Somewhere along the way jump seats were added and lucky fans get to ride along. Last night was pretty blonde passenger night.
Zamboni #1
Zamboni #2
There was even a Zamboni #3, though this one didn't resurface ice. It was for advertising (for my favorite grocery store) and allowed more fans to ride along.
During commercial breaks rink workers skate up and down with with shovels, clearing snow and making the surface smooth again. There used to be a handful of skaters who did this. They made one or two passes. Now it looks like a full team of skaters, and they completed multiple passes. Two more workers came out with tool bags. They inspect and repair ice at the goal anchors. Are we far off from mid-period Zamboni resurfacing?
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answering the question of ´why dont aliens visit us´ in my oc world with BECAUSE THEYRE HELLA SCARED-
imagine looking at your neighbours and theyre either arguing with each other, being ravaged by the rot, or arguing over who gets to use the one light bulb they have (keeps the rot at bay) (no one has it; they broke it...) (found a replacement and broke that too) (it did give enough light for everyone)
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nothing rly captures the feeling of being a patron of the arts more than being one of five people in a small streamer's twitch chat
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FINALLY SOMEBODY ELSE TO MOURN LIN WITH!
They did her so wrong man ;_; We *had time to save her* man!!
I SWEEEAAAR
I'VE NEVER SEEN HER DEATH SCENE BEFORE AND I AM JUST--SO UPSET??? Like I'm not someone who gets overly emotional with video games usually, but that shit HURTS? SO MUCH??
I wanna know how we got out of the trunk but then just left her ass. Like even if she was dead by that point why did we not at least get her body? (Maybe to maintain cover but if they already know Lin is a Saint who cares). Left my girl FLOATING IN THE RIVER.
ALSO FUUUCK the dude who kidnaps/kills her because he was WAY too creepy towards her. Like the way he talks to her makes me feel so eugh.
Just everything about her death is WILD and for WHAT? Just to kill the best female character in the game? WACK DECISIONS.
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