Ranger Bob
@rangerbob86.bsky.social
IDer of plants and critters, Oilers addict, aspiring wannabe author. I like cats, Pearl Jam, serial killer true crime and books more than most people.
Am in the greatest city in the world for a few days here. Had to hit the Portuguese Bakery deli for lunch; 100% worth the trip to Beverley. Where are you animals congregating for game 3 tomorrow?
May 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Am in the greatest city in the world for a few days here. Had to hit the Portuguese Bakery deli for lunch; 100% worth the trip to Beverley. Where are you animals congregating for game 3 tomorrow?
Waterton. You rule.
April 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Waterton. You rule.
It is nowhere near done in entirety but I got an editor to look at the first page of my novel today and she didn't stop reading after the first sentence (she read the whole thing!) because of some screw up so I'll take that as a victory.
April 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It is nowhere near done in entirety but I got an editor to look at the first page of my novel today and she didn't stop reading after the first sentence (she read the whole thing!) because of some screw up so I'll take that as a victory.
This is how to Canada. I'm even wearing plaid!
March 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how to Canada. I'm even wearing plaid!
Reviewing soil classification today and I just remembered Podzolic soils exist (under conifer forests in the Shield and the coasts and I live in Lethbridge so...I forgot). I am therefore now calling Vasili Podkolzin 'Pine' (because I like pine trees).
February 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Reviewing soil classification today and I just remembered Podzolic soils exist (under conifer forests in the Shield and the coasts and I live in Lethbridge so...I forgot). I am therefore now calling Vasili Podkolzin 'Pine' (because I like pine trees).
Since everything else is stupid; nature never fails. I had a fantastic walk in the river valley today. -20 and fresh snow makes for great tracks and the birds were happy to see me. Count the chickadees in the 2nd picture; they were so close it was almost disarming.
February 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Since everything else is stupid; nature never fails. I had a fantastic walk in the river valley today. -20 and fresh snow makes for great tracks and the birds were happy to see me. Count the chickadees in the 2nd picture; they were so close it was almost disarming.
This is friggin wild.
Sharon Kinne was wanted for murders in US and Mexico. She was hiding for decades in small-town Alberta, living quietly as a woman named Dee.
The incredible story by Meghan Grant: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The incredible story by Meghan Grant: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Wanted for murder in Missouri and Mexico, police say 'Pistol Packin' Mama' hid in Alberta for decades | CBC News
Fifty-five years after Missouri murderer Sharon Kinne escaped from a Mexican prison, American authorities confirm the fugitive had, for decades, been hiding in a small Alberta town.
www.cbc.ca
February 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This is friggin wild.
I realize I am a massive minority here but Wasatch is badass. HC is such a cop out, Mammoth is another generic animal name. Don't know what a Wasatch is? Google it and find out. More team names should be based on local geography, lore, history etc. It rules and you all are wrong. Read a book.
It is down to three potential names for Utah:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/utah-fans-to-vote-on-three-potential-names-for-nhl-team/
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/utah-fans-to-vote-on-three-potential-names-for-nhl-team/
Utah fans to vote on three potential names for NHL team
Beginning on Wednesday night and running through Utah's next four home games, fans in attendance will get to vote on three names, with the winner being announced at a later date.
www.sportsnet.ca
January 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I realize I am a massive minority here but Wasatch is badass. HC is such a cop out, Mammoth is another generic animal name. Don't know what a Wasatch is? Google it and find out. More team names should be based on local geography, lore, history etc. It rules and you all are wrong. Read a book.
Big accomplishment for me tonight:
The writers group I've joined is doing an anthology of short stories and I got my contribution done tonight. No reveals out of respect for everyone but I'm pretty proud of myself.
The writers group I've joined is doing an anthology of short stories and I got my contribution done tonight. No reveals out of respect for everyone but I'm pretty proud of myself.
January 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Big accomplishment for me tonight:
The writers group I've joined is doing an anthology of short stories and I got my contribution done tonight. No reveals out of respect for everyone but I'm pretty proud of myself.
The writers group I've joined is doing an anthology of short stories and I got my contribution done tonight. No reveals out of respect for everyone but I'm pretty proud of myself.
I check in on here and it's mostly all how much AI sucks. I agree Bluesky, I agree. My job cannot be replaced by it but I still don't like it.
December 27, 2024 at 8:08 PM
I check in on here and it's mostly all how much AI sucks. I agree Bluesky, I agree. My job cannot be replaced by it but I still don't like it.
Movie recommendation:
'To Catch a Killer' on Netflix. The cinematography is great for the genre and Shaeline Woodley is awesome but it is disjointed in figuring out what exactly it is. Good, fun thriller though and I quite enjoyed it. It is VERY graphic and viewer discretion is advised.
'To Catch a Killer' on Netflix. The cinematography is great for the genre and Shaeline Woodley is awesome but it is disjointed in figuring out what exactly it is. Good, fun thriller though and I quite enjoyed it. It is VERY graphic and viewer discretion is advised.
December 24, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Movie recommendation:
'To Catch a Killer' on Netflix. The cinematography is great for the genre and Shaeline Woodley is awesome but it is disjointed in figuring out what exactly it is. Good, fun thriller though and I quite enjoyed it. It is VERY graphic and viewer discretion is advised.
'To Catch a Killer' on Netflix. The cinematography is great for the genre and Shaeline Woodley is awesome but it is disjointed in figuring out what exactly it is. Good, fun thriller though and I quite enjoyed it. It is VERY graphic and viewer discretion is advised.
Trading Evan Bouchard would be akin to "Taking dinosaurs off this island would be the worst idea in the long, sad history of bad ideas. And, uh, I'm going to be here when you learn that".
December 18, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Trading Evan Bouchard would be akin to "Taking dinosaurs off this island would be the worst idea in the long, sad history of bad ideas. And, uh, I'm going to be here when you learn that".
We did the Christmas Bird Count today and saw a northern shrike hunting. That was a first and made our day. Butcher Birds are such badass little guys.
December 15, 2024 at 12:23 AM
We did the Christmas Bird Count today and saw a northern shrike hunting. That was a first and made our day. Butcher Birds are such badass little guys.
@morganlaidler.bsky.social I'm in Canmore this weekend. It was -20 when we left Lethbridge, -20 in Calgary and then -2 when we got down the west side of Scott's Hill. It's been about that all weekend in the mountains. Lethbridge is still -20; ditto Calgary.
December 1, 2024 at 3:18 PM
@morganlaidler.bsky.social I'm in Canmore this weekend. It was -20 when we left Lethbridge, -20 in Calgary and then -2 when we got down the west side of Scott's Hill. It's been about that all weekend in the mountains. Lethbridge is still -20; ditto Calgary.
I see where urbanites can do without Canada Post and they have a point. That said; I am on a charity board with almost entirely senior and rural clientele that relies on publication sales. We have zero a month before Christmas. Mail service for rural Canadians is a real concern.
November 27, 2024 at 3:39 AM
I see where urbanites can do without Canada Post and they have a point. That said; I am on a charity board with almost entirely senior and rural clientele that relies on publication sales. We have zero a month before Christmas. Mail service for rural Canadians is a real concern.
Nice effort by Janmark on the shorty but that was a stinky GA for Quick, Skinner calibre. Podkolzin's was a snipe; great for him.
November 24, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Nice effort by Janmark on the shorty but that was a stinky GA for Quick, Skinner calibre. Podkolzin's was a snipe; great for him.
This 3 headed (usually it's 2)blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) is a harbinger of a hard winter according to Native American tribes of the Plains.
November 24, 2024 at 12:29 AM
This 3 headed (usually it's 2)blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) is a harbinger of a hard winter according to Native American tribes of the Plains.
I love the first snow of the year. Bird feeders are busy and I like shovelling; guess that's the northerner in me. We have house finches galore, plus the odd chickadee and resident red-breasted nuthatch this far. Waiting and sparrows and siskins yet.
November 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
I love the first snow of the year. Bird feeders are busy and I like shovelling; guess that's the northerner in me. We have house finches galore, plus the odd chickadee and resident red-breasted nuthatch this far. Waiting and sparrows and siskins yet.
Since no one helped me make a decision; I did what I usually do; which is get overwhelmed by a decision and go 'none of the above'. Heart of Darkness won.
I am just about done Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove tetralogy in succession. What to read next?
1.The Winners- Fredrik Backman (would finish that series).
2.Long Road-Steven Hyden (Pearl Jam rules).
3.That Lonely Section of Hell-Lorimer Schenher (just deeply explored Vancouver's downtown east side).
1.The Winners- Fredrik Backman (would finish that series).
2.Long Road-Steven Hyden (Pearl Jam rules).
3.That Lonely Section of Hell-Lorimer Schenher (just deeply explored Vancouver's downtown east side).
November 23, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Since no one helped me make a decision; I did what I usually do; which is get overwhelmed by a decision and go 'none of the above'. Heart of Darkness won.
Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen. I know how much @caitbrie.bsky.social loves him.
November 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Oilers claimed Kasperi Kapanen. I know how much @caitbrie.bsky.social loves him.
Yellowstone is so cheesy and I love it. Where else would you get a Gus McRae quote regarding hookers?
November 18, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Yellowstone is so cheesy and I love it. Where else would you get a Gus McRae quote regarding hookers?
10 TV shows to know me
1. The Wire
2. The Sopranos
3. Deadwood
4. The Simpsons
5. Boardwalk Empire
6. The Deuce
7. The Bridge 🇸🇪
8. Deadwind
9. Community
10. The Killing 🇩🇰
HM. The Killing 🇺🇲
1. The Wire
2. The Sopranos
3. Deadwood
4. The Simpsons
5. Boardwalk Empire
6. The Deuce
7. The Bridge 🇸🇪
8. Deadwind
9. Community
10. The Killing 🇩🇰
HM. The Killing 🇺🇲
10 📺 shows to know me
1. Deadwood
2. Vikings
3. China Beach
4 Criminal Minds
5. GOT
6. Late Nite with David Latterman
7. Buffy
8. I Claudius
9. Sopranos
10. Gilmore Girls
Bonus: Ken Burns Civil War. Wulf Hall. All Nordic Noir.
1. Deadwood
2. Vikings
3. China Beach
4 Criminal Minds
5. GOT
6. Late Nite with David Latterman
7. Buffy
8. I Claudius
9. Sopranos
10. Gilmore Girls
Bonus: Ken Burns Civil War. Wulf Hall. All Nordic Noir.
10 📺 shows to get to know me:
1. A Discovery of Wiches
2. Doctor Who
3. RuPaul’s Drag Race
4. Sex and the City
5. Schitt’s Creek
6. Ted Lasso
7. Abbott Elementary
8. Northern Exposure
9. Charmed
10. Grey’s Anatomy
1. A Discovery of Wiches
2. Doctor Who
3. RuPaul’s Drag Race
4. Sex and the City
5. Schitt’s Creek
6. Ted Lasso
7. Abbott Elementary
8. Northern Exposure
9. Charmed
10. Grey’s Anatomy
November 15, 2024 at 4:11 AM
10 TV shows to know me
1. The Wire
2. The Sopranos
3. Deadwood
4. The Simpsons
5. Boardwalk Empire
6. The Deuce
7. The Bridge 🇸🇪
8. Deadwind
9. Community
10. The Killing 🇩🇰
HM. The Killing 🇺🇲
1. The Wire
2. The Sopranos
3. Deadwood
4. The Simpsons
5. Boardwalk Empire
6. The Deuce
7. The Bridge 🇸🇪
8. Deadwind
9. Community
10. The Killing 🇩🇰
HM. The Killing 🇺🇲
1. Wallet
2. Cell phone
3. Book
4. Random hot sauce packets
5. Water bottle
2. Cell phone
3. Book
4. Random hot sauce packets
5. Water bottle
Describe yourself using 5 things that are probably in your bag at any given moment:
1. 2 cell phones
2. Jones Road pencils and balms
3. Asthma inhaler
4. Air pods
5. Rx (sun)glasses
Ok 6. Loose cash/change
1. 2 cell phones
2. Jones Road pencils and balms
3. Asthma inhaler
4. Air pods
5. Rx (sun)glasses
Ok 6. Loose cash/change
Describe yourself using 5 things that are probably in your bag at any given moment:
1. Carmex
2. Trident White gum
3. Ear buds
4. Lotion
5. Sunscreen stick
1. Carmex
2. Trident White gum
3. Ear buds
4. Lotion
5. Sunscreen stick
November 14, 2024 at 3:48 AM
1. Wallet
2. Cell phone
3. Book
4. Random hot sauce packets
5. Water bottle
2. Cell phone
3. Book
4. Random hot sauce packets
5. Water bottle