Ron
@trapperbear.bsky.social
Retired medical scientist. Stitcher for over 60 years, will use here to show the world my artworks. (don't call it craft!) Live at the end of the mighty Murray, ex Sydney, Tokyo, New York & Munich over the years. Cat lover, eclectic bird dad too.
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Ron
@trapperbear.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Here's one of my bits, most are unframed ill indicate the size where I can
This is 1.3m wide by 0.95 m high
This is 1.3m wide by 0.95 m high
Why does it feel like this is 2026 foretold?
December 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Why does it feel like this is 2026 foretold?
It must be Dec 31
"Same procedure as every year"
"Same procedure as every year"
December 31, 2025 at 7:29 AM
It must be Dec 31
"Same procedure as every year"
"Same procedure as every year"
Podcast update:
Extreme: Muscle Men
Looks as the illegal steroid market in the US. Wild amounts of money involved. Quite compelling but no earth shattering revelations.
Extreme: Muscle Men
Looks as the illegal steroid market in the US. Wild amounts of money involved. Quite compelling but no earth shattering revelations.
December 31, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Podcast update:
Extreme: Muscle Men
Looks as the illegal steroid market in the US. Wild amounts of money involved. Quite compelling but no earth shattering revelations.
Extreme: Muscle Men
Looks as the illegal steroid market in the US. Wild amounts of money involved. Quite compelling but no earth shattering revelations.
It's the little things. Yesterday at the deli counter of a local SA supermarket I kind of bemoaned that all the ham was shaved. She immediately offered to cut me some fresh slices, what a goddess. So much better to get your teeth into than sloppy wet stuff in mustard and tomato rolls for lunch.
December 31, 2025 at 12:41 AM
It's the little things. Yesterday at the deli counter of a local SA supermarket I kind of bemoaned that all the ham was shaved. She immediately offered to cut me some fresh slices, what a goddess. So much better to get your teeth into than sloppy wet stuff in mustard and tomato rolls for lunch.
One of the year's best tales.
Sea-sponge wigs on male dolphins.
What they do to lmpress the ladies!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Sea-sponge wigs on male dolphins.
What they do to lmpress the ladies!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Male dolphins spotted donning sea-sponge wigs to attract females
Scientists observe male humpback dolphins parading sea sponges on their heads to impress females off Western Australia's northern coast.
www.abc.net.au
December 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
One of the year's best tales.
Sea-sponge wigs on male dolphins.
What they do to lmpress the ladies!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Sea-sponge wigs on male dolphins.
What they do to lmpress the ladies!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Who is incredibly lucky? This is why you don't go bush walking on your own. Brown snakes are considered the world's second-most venomous land snake after the inland taipan (also Australian)They can kill you in under an hour. Found all down East coast round to Adelaide.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
'Incredibly lucky' bushwalker survives bites from giant brown snake
Swift-acting bushwalkers and emergency crews "absolutely" saved a woman bitten twice by an eastern brown snake as she hiked on the NSW south coast.
www.abc.net.au
December 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Who is incredibly lucky? This is why you don't go bush walking on your own. Brown snakes are considered the world's second-most venomous land snake after the inland taipan (also Australian)They can kill you in under an hour. Found all down East coast round to Adelaide.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Been out and about this morning, stocked up on everything so I don't have to venture out until the great unwashed are no longer littering the highway. Saw 4 done for speeding in my round trip, probably 90 in a 60 zone, three from Vic and one SA. So stupid, the locals know the cops are feral.
December 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Been out and about this morning, stocked up on everything so I don't have to venture out until the great unwashed are no longer littering the highway. Saw 4 done for speeding in my round trip, probably 90 in a 60 zone, three from Vic and one SA. So stupid, the locals know the cops are feral.
As the search for Malaysian Airlines MH370 resumes in the southern Indian ocean after a hiatus of 10 years, Lego announced a limited edition commemorative set.
December 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As the search for Malaysian Airlines MH370 resumes in the southern Indian ocean after a hiatus of 10 years, Lego announced a limited edition commemorative set.
If I were my dear departed Scottish mum I would be in the middle of cleaning the house in preparation for Hogmanay. We're talking washing curtains, everything in the glasses cabinet, kitchen cupboards you name it. Total frenzy Fortunately I'm not, but I might run the vacuum round on Wednesday
December 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
If I were my dear departed Scottish mum I would be in the middle of cleaning the house in preparation for Hogmanay. We're talking washing curtains, everything in the glasses cabinet, kitchen cupboards you name it. Total frenzy Fortunately I'm not, but I might run the vacuum round on Wednesday
Beautiful afternoon here, 39°C and a cool breeze coming up off Lake Alexandrina. The thing I miss most on days like today is being able to stand long enough to cook a decent BBQ. After 4 months in hospital and a minor stroke more than 10 minutes now is impossible for me.
December 29, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Beautiful afternoon here, 39°C and a cool breeze coming up off Lake Alexandrina. The thing I miss most on days like today is being able to stand long enough to cook a decent BBQ. After 4 months in hospital and a minor stroke more than 10 minutes now is impossible for me.
Baled out of shopping today because it was forecast at 36°C. Have to go tomorrow, I'm out of scripts by wed, but guess what? They've just upped tomorrow's max to 42°C. That's hot enough to burn the hairs off your legs if you're mad enough to go out in shorts. Oh well has to be done.
December 28, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Baled out of shopping today because it was forecast at 36°C. Have to go tomorrow, I'm out of scripts by wed, but guess what? They've just upped tomorrow's max to 42°C. That's hot enough to burn the hairs off your legs if you're mad enough to go out in shorts. Oh well has to be done.
Found a pic of the Southern Aurora from a few days ago, no credit to the original photographer unfortunately. Thought I'd share it here since it's my bend in the river just round the corner on the left. Looking south east.
December 28, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Found a pic of the Southern Aurora from a few days ago, no credit to the original photographer unfortunately. Thought I'd share it here since it's my bend in the river just round the corner on the left. Looking south east.
1.30pm Bit late for lunch. I'm shouting at my 2 minute noodles to hurry up!
December 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
1.30pm Bit late for lunch. I'm shouting at my 2 minute noodles to hurry up!
And we have a yapper! I hope to heavens that a neighbour only has visitors for the weekend and they haven't procured a new dog. Something that sounds about large rat sized had been barking non stop since before dawn and it's kinda irritating. Prayers accepted!!!
December 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
And we have a yapper! I hope to heavens that a neighbour only has visitors for the weekend and they haven't procured a new dog. Something that sounds about large rat sized had been barking non stop since before dawn and it's kinda irritating. Prayers accepted!!!
How cute is this little chap? They thought it had become extinct 30 years ago until a camera trap spotted one. And where there's one there is a strong likelihood a mate will be around.
www.bangkokpost.com/life/travel/...
www.bangkokpost.com/life/travel/...
EXCLUSIVE: Endangered flat-headed cat sighted after 29 years
The endangered flat-headed cat, also one of the world's rarest wild felines, has been rediscovered in southern Thailand for the first time in nearly three decades, Thailand's Department of National Pa...
www.bangkokpost.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
How cute is this little chap? They thought it had become extinct 30 years ago until a camera trap spotted one. And where there's one there is a strong likelihood a mate will be around.
www.bangkokpost.com/life/travel/...
www.bangkokpost.com/life/travel/...
Cricket Update:
I thought that Australia were history, being all out mid afternoon day 1. But now England are at 4 for 16. Another dud Root, out for a duck. #theashes
I thought that Australia were history, being all out mid afternoon day 1. But now England are at 4 for 16. Another dud Root, out for a duck. #theashes
December 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Cricket Update:
I thought that Australia were history, being all out mid afternoon day 1. But now England are at 4 for 16. Another dud Root, out for a duck. #theashes
I thought that Australia were history, being all out mid afternoon day 1. But now England are at 4 for 16. Another dud Root, out for a duck. #theashes
Was having my customary post lunch nap when Harry (the white one) jumped up on the bed with a dead field mouse in his mouth, quickly followed by Bear and Max. Lots of Harry growling to be left alone. Poor wee mouse was smaller than my thumb, kicked them all off the bed, I guess Harry ate it.
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Was having my customary post lunch nap when Harry (the white one) jumped up on the bed with a dead field mouse in his mouth, quickly followed by Bear and Max. Lots of Harry growling to be left alone. Poor wee mouse was smaller than my thumb, kicked them all off the bed, I guess Harry ate it.
For some reason I'm craving some feijoas. Unfortunately ill have to wait for months before they're in season.
December 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
For some reason I'm craving some feijoas. Unfortunately ill have to wait for months before they're in season.
Reposted by Ron
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝕚𝕗𝕖 𝕆𝕗 𝕋𝕚𝕜𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕚•𝕂𝕚𝕥𝕒 🌈 𝕋𝕖𝕙𝕪𝕒•𝕂𝕒𝕚𝕥𝕠
December 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝕚𝕗𝕖 𝕆𝕗 𝕋𝕚𝕜𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕚•𝕂𝕚𝕥𝕒 🌈 𝕋𝕖𝕙𝕪𝕒•𝕂𝕒𝕚𝕥𝕠
Boxing day morning reading quiz, guess the orifice!
'sandal'
'Holiday Bell'
'Small plastic mermaid'
'cat-headed vibrator'
And heaps more!!
defector.com/what-did-we-...
'sandal'
'Holiday Bell'
'Small plastic mermaid'
'cat-headed vibrator'
And heaps more!!
defector.com/what-did-we-...
What Did We Get Stuck In Our Rectums Last Year? | Defector
This is the time of year to be grateful for not having things stuck in our asses, and to think of those less fortunate than us. So spare a thought for those Americans who misjudged the capacity of the...
defector.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Boxing day morning reading quiz, guess the orifice!
'sandal'
'Holiday Bell'
'Small plastic mermaid'
'cat-headed vibrator'
And heaps more!!
defector.com/what-did-we-...
'sandal'
'Holiday Bell'
'Small plastic mermaid'
'cat-headed vibrator'
And heaps more!!
defector.com/what-did-we-...
Imagine how cute they would have been!
dailygalaxy.com/2025/12/gian...
dailygalaxy.com/2025/12/gian...
Scientists Unearthed a 326-Million-Year-Old Car-Sized Millipede Fossil That Once Crawled Across Earth Before the Dinosaurs
A colossal fossil hidden inside a seaside boulder is forcing scientists to rethink everything they knew about life before the dinosaurs. Measuring the length of a car, this ancient creature didn’t jus...
dailygalaxy.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Imagine how cute they would have been!
dailygalaxy.com/2025/12/gian...
dailygalaxy.com/2025/12/gian...
Who says Australians don't get a white Christmas, snow in Tasmania today, 42°C in WA which I'll cop on the weekend.
7news.com.au/news/austral...
7news.com.au/news/austral...
Residents stunned as white Christmas delivered for one Aussie state
‘One of my lifelong dreams of experiencing an Australian white Christmas has finally come true.’
7news.com.au
December 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Who says Australians don't get a white Christmas, snow in Tasmania today, 42°C in WA which I'll cop on the weekend.
7news.com.au/news/austral...
7news.com.au/news/austral...
I bet you've never seen anything quite as disgusting as this powdered, & plastic 'cheeses', frozen veg. All the hydrogenated fat food groups. No wonder they're so fat. Was going to comment but the poster has comments and reposts disabled, wonder why?
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
I bet you've never seen anything quite as disgusting as this powdered, & plastic 'cheeses', frozen veg. All the hydrogenated fat food groups. No wonder they're so fat. Was going to comment but the poster has comments and reposts disabled, wonder why?
Neighbour seemed quite shocked that I will go to my grave having never eaten Branston Pickle, Piccalilli, any other type of relish or pickle, Worcestershire sauce, HP sauce or anything that looks or smells like diahorrea in a bottle. I have standards!
December 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Neighbour seemed quite shocked that I will go to my grave having never eaten Branston Pickle, Piccalilli, any other type of relish or pickle, Worcestershire sauce, HP sauce or anything that looks or smells like diahorrea in a bottle. I have standards!
Podcast Update:
Uncharted with Prof Hannah Fry
OK fess time, I'm a big fanboy of Hannah's TV shows, so thought I'd listen to this. Totally engrossing stuff, each episode is an absolute eye opener, no spoilers! Just wish each ep was longer. Cannot recommend this highly enough if you're into quirk!
Uncharted with Prof Hannah Fry
OK fess time, I'm a big fanboy of Hannah's TV shows, so thought I'd listen to this. Totally engrossing stuff, each episode is an absolute eye opener, no spoilers! Just wish each ep was longer. Cannot recommend this highly enough if you're into quirk!
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Podcast Update:
Uncharted with Prof Hannah Fry
OK fess time, I'm a big fanboy of Hannah's TV shows, so thought I'd listen to this. Totally engrossing stuff, each episode is an absolute eye opener, no spoilers! Just wish each ep was longer. Cannot recommend this highly enough if you're into quirk!
Uncharted with Prof Hannah Fry
OK fess time, I'm a big fanboy of Hannah's TV shows, so thought I'd listen to this. Totally engrossing stuff, each episode is an absolute eye opener, no spoilers! Just wish each ep was longer. Cannot recommend this highly enough if you're into quirk!