In Vino Veritas
@adriftnthevoid.bsky.social
NORCAL. Bald, older dude. 🐻 🏳️🌈 🇺🇦 🇬🇱 🤪 Formerly NSFW-ish depending on mood.
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I drink (occasionally). And I know things.
Do not repost anything from here. Do not follow if you have an empty account. I'm quick at blocking.
I drink (occasionally). And I know things.
Just a video of me babbling about video editing. Here I included a nice quick fade-in, a couple of cuts, and inserted captions. This is more for me than you as I need the practice to get more familiar with the software.
February 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Just a video of me babbling about video editing. Here I included a nice quick fade-in, a couple of cuts, and inserted captions. This is more for me than you as I need the practice to get more familiar with the software.
I did a big boy thing yesterday and got the first of two shingles vaccinations. To be honest here I was hoping that I'd wake up this morning feeling lousy. Just my luck that I feel nothing and now have no excuse not to go to work. I think that might have been my motivation all along.
February 4, 2026 at 1:41 PM
I did a big boy thing yesterday and got the first of two shingles vaccinations. To be honest here I was hoping that I'd wake up this morning feeling lousy. Just my luck that I feel nothing and now have no excuse not to go to work. I think that might have been my motivation all along.
Happy Monday and happy propane delivery day. On Saturday I made an online order for a propane delivery as the tank is indicating 20% full. They said their records suggested expedited delivery for $300 more since it'll be at least a week. I knew better. Email this morning now says delivery is today.
February 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Happy Monday and happy propane delivery day. On Saturday I made an online order for a propane delivery as the tank is indicating 20% full. They said their records suggested expedited delivery for $300 more since it'll be at least a week. I knew better. Email this morning now says delivery is today.
Two more episodes of Severance to go, and I got to say it has been a slog. Especially the first three or four episodes. It has picked up a bit and last night's viewing of episode 8 did end with a real cliff hanger. However, once I finish the season I'll probably be done with it.
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Two more episodes of Severance to go, and I got to say it has been a slog. Especially the first three or four episodes. It has picked up a bit and last night's viewing of episode 8 did end with a real cliff hanger. However, once I finish the season I'll probably be done with it.
Found this on the table in the break room at work. I'm thinking that I should call HR.
January 29, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Found this on the table in the break room at work. I'm thinking that I should call HR.
It's only Tuesday night, and I can barely get off the couch to go to bed. I'm getting too old for the shit at work. Maybe I should consider bumping up my retirement date.
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 AM
It's only Tuesday night, and I can barely get off the couch to go to bed. I'm getting too old for the shit at work. Maybe I should consider bumping up my retirement date.
Wishing everyone in the US and Canada a warm morning in bed today. Don't go outside unless you really need to do so.
January 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Wishing everyone in the US and Canada a warm morning in bed today. Don't go outside unless you really need to do so.
I got in a fight today. You should see the other guy though. And that's because the other guy was a blackberry bush. Despite that, I still won that skirmish. Now bring on the Ninjas.
January 24, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I got in a fight today. You should see the other guy though. And that's because the other guy was a blackberry bush. Despite that, I still won that skirmish. Now bring on the Ninjas.
Last night's attempt at stir fried rice. It looks and smells right, but something was undeniably off. Now one might criticize me for using a non-stick wok or using brown rice; however, there's an ingredient or process step that I missed or botched. I'll try again sometime in the future.
January 23, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Last night's attempt at stir fried rice. It looks and smells right, but something was undeniably off. Now one might criticize me for using a non-stick wok or using brown rice; however, there's an ingredient or process step that I missed or botched. I'll try again sometime in the future.
So on the last day of my four-day weekend I made chicken parmesan soup for lunch. In case you haven't noticed I've been bitten by the cooking bug. This isn't a New Year's resolution but more like boredom. This bug might not last long, so I need to try my hand at using crème fraîche soon. Or not.
January 19, 2026 at 8:49 PM
So on the last day of my four-day weekend I made chicken parmesan soup for lunch. In case you haven't noticed I've been bitten by the cooking bug. This isn't a New Year's resolution but more like boredom. This bug might not last long, so I need to try my hand at using crème fraîche soon. Or not.
Today I made my first potato salad. In January! It was almost spot on except that the potatoes were slightly under cooked. And maybe a tad more mayo (never thought I'd ever say that). And I needed a larger bowl to mix it in. Still quite edible.
January 19, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Today I made my first potato salad. In January! It was almost spot on except that the potatoes were slightly under cooked. And maybe a tad more mayo (never thought I'd ever say that). And I needed a larger bowl to mix it in. Still quite edible.
Somebody help me out here. If my electric bill is being restructured to differentiate a charge that I'm already paying then why am I going to be paying more? Moreover, why do does one pay less for using more electricity? I'm in the lower usage tier at the top as seen below.
January 17, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Somebody help me out here. If my electric bill is being restructured to differentiate a charge that I'm already paying then why am I going to be paying more? Moreover, why do does one pay less for using more electricity? I'm in the lower usage tier at the top as seen below.
Well it happened again. I managed to get today off in front of a three day weekend. This is the third time I've done this since Christmas, and I got to say that I definitely feel it.
Now it's time to get busy and not squander my time off.
Now it's time to get busy and not squander my time off.
January 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Well it happened again. I managed to get today off in front of a three day weekend. This is the third time I've done this since Christmas, and I got to say that I definitely feel it.
Now it's time to get busy and not squander my time off.
Now it's time to get busy and not squander my time off.
I think I've been around a bit.
January 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I think I've been around a bit.
Hump day requirement for what it's worth. Try not to notice that this is just a different crop of a picture that I may or may not have posted before. It's another busy week for me so not a lot of time for new and original work.
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Hump day requirement for what it's worth. Try not to notice that this is just a different crop of a picture that I may or may not have posted before. It's another busy week for me so not a lot of time for new and original work.
So why post this picture of tonight's dinner? Because I paid for $600 worth of blood work today, and you don't want to see my bad side.
At least I'll finally find out if I've got chicken pox antibodies in me. Oh and they're throwing in HIV too. I know that one's not an issue.
At least I'll finally find out if I've got chicken pox antibodies in me. Oh and they're throwing in HIV too. I know that one's not an issue.
January 13, 2026 at 4:34 AM
So why post this picture of tonight's dinner? Because I paid for $600 worth of blood work today, and you don't want to see my bad side.
At least I'll finally find out if I've got chicken pox antibodies in me. Oh and they're throwing in HIV too. I know that one's not an issue.
At least I'll finally find out if I've got chicken pox antibodies in me. Oh and they're throwing in HIV too. I know that one's not an issue.
I moved this door mat from the back deck to the front, southward facing side of the house. It's starting to look like a Chia Pet, and I'm hoping direct sunlight will take out whatever it is that's growing on it.
January 12, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I moved this door mat from the back deck to the front, southward facing side of the house. It's starting to look like a Chia Pet, and I'm hoping direct sunlight will take out whatever it is that's growing on it.
Today is the day. The sun at my location rises one minute earlier than yesterday. The days are now getting longer on both ends. To be honest though sunrise will occur less than a minute per day. It'll be another 10 day before it's a 1 minute difference.
Trivial I know, but I like to stay positive.
Trivial I know, but I like to stay positive.
January 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Today is the day. The sun at my location rises one minute earlier than yesterday. The days are now getting longer on both ends. To be honest though sunrise will occur less than a minute per day. It'll be another 10 day before it's a 1 minute difference.
Trivial I know, but I like to stay positive.
Trivial I know, but I like to stay positive.
Damn, what a busy work week with the usual BS, an annual physical, and lots of rain. But it's dry now, and I relaxed with a slow start to Saturday. Then things picked up with laundry, 800 calorie cardio workout, DIY fix to remote, and dinner. I'm stuffed and happy. And now I've leftovers for work.
January 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Damn, what a busy work week with the usual BS, an annual physical, and lots of rain. But it's dry now, and I relaxed with a slow start to Saturday. Then things picked up with laundry, 800 calorie cardio workout, DIY fix to remote, and dinner. I'm stuffed and happy. And now I've leftovers for work.
Monday was quite a wake up for me after a five day weekend. I spend all day outside working in the rain. And now, thanks to this selfie, I realize. That I need to spend some time trimming up this face.
January 6, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Monday was quite a wake up for me after a five day weekend. I spend all day outside working in the rain. And now, thanks to this selfie, I realize. That I need to spend some time trimming up this face.
Last night before returning back to work after five days. I had intended to console myself with a burrito from a local taqueria, but I had a late lunch and couldn't get hungry enough to tackle something like that. At the last minute, I decided on pancakes for dinner. I'm feeling very satisfied now.
January 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Last night before returning back to work after five days. I had intended to console myself with a burrito from a local taqueria, but I had a late lunch and couldn't get hungry enough to tackle something like that. At the last minute, I decided on pancakes for dinner. I'm feeling very satisfied now.
New Year's Eve update.
1039 pm local dude time: after a lapse of noise, neighbor launches another pyrotechnic round of a mortar or two. Despite crossing streams, awareness is increased. However, non-invite decision by neighbors remain a mystery.
1039 pm local dude time: after a lapse of noise, neighbor launches another pyrotechnic round of a mortar or two. Despite crossing streams, awareness is increased. However, non-invite decision by neighbors remain a mystery.
January 1, 2026 at 6:53 AM
New Year's Eve update.
1039 pm local dude time: after a lapse of noise, neighbor launches another pyrotechnic round of a mortar or two. Despite crossing streams, awareness is increased. However, non-invite decision by neighbors remain a mystery.
1039 pm local dude time: after a lapse of noise, neighbor launches another pyrotechnic round of a mortar or two. Despite crossing streams, awareness is increased. However, non-invite decision by neighbors remain a mystery.
New Year's Eve update.
9:27 pm local dude time: Bang bang band. Bhah blah blah. An actual crisis has come forth. I already consumed my two beers. Said beers are strong, and a pint each. Good news is that I have wine, and the bad news is I have wine. Mixing beer and wine is like crossing the streams.
9:27 pm local dude time: Bang bang band. Bhah blah blah. An actual crisis has come forth. I already consumed my two beers. Said beers are strong, and a pint each. Good news is that I have wine, and the bad news is I have wine. Mixing beer and wine is like crossing the streams.
January 1, 2026 at 5:54 AM
New Year's Eve update.
9:27 pm local dude time: Bang bang band. Bhah blah blah. An actual crisis has come forth. I already consumed my two beers. Said beers are strong, and a pint each. Good news is that I have wine, and the bad news is I have wine. Mixing beer and wine is like crossing the streams.
9:27 pm local dude time: Bang bang band. Bhah blah blah. An actual crisis has come forth. I already consumed my two beers. Said beers are strong, and a pint each. Good news is that I have wine, and the bad news is I have wine. Mixing beer and wine is like crossing the streams.
New Years Eve update.
8:37 pm local dude time: neighbors start early to set off all sorts of pyrotechnics. They're blitzed. Still 2:30 minutes until midnight. That party is unsustainable at this rate. Worse yet is I wasn't invited. Fuckin' hillbillies.
8:37 pm local dude time: neighbors start early to set off all sorts of pyrotechnics. They're blitzed. Still 2:30 minutes until midnight. That party is unsustainable at this rate. Worse yet is I wasn't invited. Fuckin' hillbillies.
January 1, 2026 at 5:35 AM
New Years Eve update.
8:37 pm local dude time: neighbors start early to set off all sorts of pyrotechnics. They're blitzed. Still 2:30 minutes until midnight. That party is unsustainable at this rate. Worse yet is I wasn't invited. Fuckin' hillbillies.
8:37 pm local dude time: neighbors start early to set off all sorts of pyrotechnics. They're blitzed. Still 2:30 minutes until midnight. That party is unsustainable at this rate. Worse yet is I wasn't invited. Fuckin' hillbillies.
New Year's Eve report.
8:21 pm local dude time: second mortar launched tonight by neighbors around the block. Apparently they're testing atmospheric conditions approximately every 90 minutes. What's the plan for midnight?
8:21 pm local dude time: second mortar launched tonight by neighbors around the block. Apparently they're testing atmospheric conditions approximately every 90 minutes. What's the plan for midnight?
January 1, 2026 at 4:39 AM
New Year's Eve report.
8:21 pm local dude time: second mortar launched tonight by neighbors around the block. Apparently they're testing atmospheric conditions approximately every 90 minutes. What's the plan for midnight?
8:21 pm local dude time: second mortar launched tonight by neighbors around the block. Apparently they're testing atmospheric conditions approximately every 90 minutes. What's the plan for midnight?