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AJ Fisher
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UO ‘96 B.A. Fine Arts - Oregon born & raised - Interests: building things, metal fabrication, design, history, writing, sci-fi, humor, equality.

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AJ Fisher @ajf541.bsky.social · Nov 7
I’m a metal fabricator by vocation with occasional sculpture sales too.

I studied metal sculpture at University of Oregon with instruction by Paul Buckner, Laura Alpert, Frank Okada & others.

My sub-studies included bronze-casting, figurative studies, drawing, psychology & philosophy.

@goducks
This is an image of “Robotic Liberty Leading The People” by AJ Fisher 2005.
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December rose and fungi.
A red rose is blooming in December my yard. Photo by AJ Fisher. A toadstool or mushroom shaped fungi. Photo by AJ Fisher.
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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This empty corridor or merchandise hallway in an otherwise typically-stocked retail store reminds me of the creepypasta “backrooms” liminal spaces a bit.

I considered turning on my video camera and venturing forward but thought better of it.

#backrooms
An empty corridor or merchandise hallway in an otherwise typical retail store sorta reminds me of the creepypasta “backrooms” a bit. I considered turning on my video camera and venturing forward but thought better of it. Photo by AJ Fisher
December 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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My english grandad James Irwin Palmer was born on this day in 1929. He would be 96 today.

Here are some photos including one of grandad in his military uniform during WWII.

I visited England in 1999. The photo of him staring out at the North Sea is the last photo I took of him. He passed in 2009.
James Irwin Palmer December 4, 1929 to August2, 2009. James Irwin Palmer in his WWII uniform. December 4, 1929 to August2, 2009. James Irwin Palmer December 4, 1929 to August2, 2009. James Irwin Palmer December 4, 1929 to August2, 2009.
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Updated pics of a Star Trek: The Original Series-inspired fan model:
the “Gopher” Class!

Crew: 10
100’ length
33’ width
27’ height

Inspired by the DS9 “Runabout” this vessel has 4 interchangeable, mission-specific, modules.

Fly-by & cutaway video coming soon!

#startrek
#starfleet
#startrekdesign
Updated pics of a Star Trek: The Original Series-inspired fan model: the “Gopher” Class! This vessel is larger than a shuttlecraft but much smaller than a traditional starship. Crew: 10 100’ length 33’ width 27’ height Phaser banks: 6 Inspired by the DS9 “Runabout” this vessel has 4 interchangeable, mission-specific, modules. These are indicated by the side windows with 2 modules port & 2 starboard. The bridge features 5 duty positions: a centrally positioned command chair, helm & navigator positions forward, and aft a combined science & communications and an engineering & security/tactical position. Fly-by & cutaway video coming soon! Design by AJ Fisher. #startrek #starfleet #startrekdesign Updated pics of a Star Trek: The Original Series-inspired fan model: the “Gopher” Class! This vessel is larger than a shuttlecraft but much smaller than a traditional starship. Crew: 10 100’ length 33’ width 27’ height Phaser banks: 6 Inspired by the DS9 “Runabout” this vessel has 4 interchangeable, mission-specific, modules. These are indicated by the side windows with 2 modules port & 2 starboard. The bridge features 5 duty positions: a centrally positioned command chair, helm & navigator positions forward, and aft a combined science & communications and an engineering & security/tactical position. Fly-by & cutaway video coming soon! Design by AJ Fisher. #startrek #starfleet #startrekdesign Updated pics of a Star Trek: The Original Series-inspired fan model: the “Gopher” Class! This vessel is larger than a shuttlecraft but much smaller than a traditional starship. Crew: 10 100’ length 33’ width 27’ height Phaser banks: 6 Inspired by the DS9 “Runabout” this vessel has 4 interchangeable, mission-specific, modules. These are indicated by the side windows with 2 modules port & 2 starboard. The bridge features 5 duty positions: a centrally positioned command chair, helm & navigator positions forward, and aft a combined science & communications and an engineering & security/tactical position. Fly-by & cutaway video coming soon! Design by AJ Fisher. #startrek #starfleet #startrekdesign Updated pics of a Star Trek: The Original Series-inspired fan model: the “Gopher” Class! This vessel is larger than a shuttlecraft but much smaller than a traditional starship. Crew: 10 100’ length 33’ width 27’ height Phaser banks: 6 Inspired by the DS9 “Runabout” this vessel has 4 interchangeable, mission-specific, modules. These are indicated by the side windows with 2 modules port & 2 starboard. The bridge features 5 duty positions: a centrally positioned command chair, helm & navigator positions forward, and aft a combined science & communications and an engineering & security/tactical position. Fly-by & cutaway video coming soon! Design by AJ Fisher. #startrek #starfleet #startrekdesign
December 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Starfleet’s “Gopher” class is my fan-made “proto-vessel” to Deep Space 9’s “Runabout” but in the style of Star Trek: The Original Series.

I imagine this ship was around in Kirk & Spock’s era.

100’ length
33’ width
27’ height

Crew: 10

4 mission modules.

Building interior too.

#wip
#startrek
Here is an image of Starfleet’s “Gopher” class vessel; a fan-made “ancestor” to the Deep Space 9 “Runabout” but in the style of Star Trek: The Original Series. I imagine this smaller ship was flying around during the time of Kirk & Spock. Measures: 100’ length 33’ width 27’ height Crew of 10 I’m building the interior too and will share more online in time. I also plan to tell some “Trek Tales” aboard this class of vessel. Design by AJ Fisher. Star Trek: Vortex The Star Trek Deep Space Nine vehicle of choice: The Runabout.
November 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Holiday festivities with friends and a birds-eye view of Eugene to boot.
Looking southwest over Eugene. Photo by AJ Fisher. #photography #oregon #sunset #landscape Looking southwest over Eugene. Photo by AJ Fisher. #photography #oregon #sunset #landscape Looking southwest over Eugene. Photo by AJ Fisher. #photography #oregon #sunset #landscape
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Hope all who celebrate enjoyed some down time yesterday.

In my free time I work on my design projects; including house plans inspired by the 1960’s & mid-century modernism.

Here’s a brief animated tour of a vaulted, post & beam house for the beach, mountain or wherever!

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A vacation house for beach or mountain
YouTube video by AJ Fisher Design
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November 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Grew up on Star Trek. “Built” a 4-deck “mini” starship I imagine was flying around then: The Sparrow Class!

Here is a new data sheet that’s inspired by Franz Joseph’s Starfleet Technical Manual which informed my design.

Writing a fan fiction aboard this ship.

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#startrek
Grew up on Star Trek. “Built” a 4-deck starship I imagine was flying around during the time of Kirk & Spock: The Sparrow Class! Here is a new data sheet inspired by Franz Joseph’s Starfleet Technical Manual which I used to inform my design. The U.S.S. Vortex is commanded by Captain John Glaav. Writing my own fan fiction aboard this ship. Designs by AJ Fisher. #startrek #fiction #starfleet #starships Grew up on Star Trek. “Built” a 4-deck starship I imagine was flying around during the time of Kirk & Spock: The Sparrow Class! Here is a new data sheet inspired by Franz Joseph’s Starfleet Technical Manual which I used to inform my design. The U.S.S. Vortex is commanded by Captain John Glaav. Writing my own fan fiction aboard this ship. Designs by AJ Fisher. #startrek #fiction #starfleet #starships This cargo transporter is inspired by one in the Franz Joseph book. Grew up on Star Trek. “Built” a 4-deck starship I imagine was flying around during the time of Kirk & Spock: The Sparrow Class! Here is a new data sheet inspired by Franz Joseph’s Starfleet Technical Manual which I used to inform my design. The U.S.S. Vortex is commanded by Captain John Glaav. Writing my own fan fiction aboard this ship. Designs by AJ Fisher. #startrek #fiction #starfleet #starships Grew up on Star Trek. “Built” a 4-deck starship I imagine was flying around during the time of Kirk & Spock: The Sparrow Class! Here is a new data sheet inspired by Franz Joseph’s Starfleet Technical Manual which I used to inform my design. The U.S.S. Vortex is commanded by Captain John Glaav. Writing my own fan fiction aboard this ship. Designs by AJ Fisher. #startrek #fiction #starfleet #starships
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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An article on movies filmed in the Eugene area.

I was an extra in Without Limits (1998).

The Sisters (2005) starring Eric McCormack filmed in Eugene too.

I wrote about Something Wicked filming on College Hill in 2009. This was Brittany Murphy’s final film.

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And Action: Eugene Filming Locations
Most likely, you’ve heard of the Oregon Trail, but there’s another trail Oregon is becoming known for: The Oregon Film Trail. The Beaver State has been home to several movies, like The Goonies, Sta…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Godspeed, Udo Kier.

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Madonna - Deeper And Deeper (Official Video) [HD]
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer.

The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”.

Production designer is Owen Paterson.

#yetms
One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer. The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”. Production designer is Owen Paterson. #yetms One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer. The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”. Production designer is Owen Paterson. #yetms One of my favourite design details is from the movie Red Planet (2000) starring Val Kilmer. The hero seeks to escape Mars aboard a Russian space probe named Kosmos whose onboard computer employs a cartoon, russian bear avatar seemingly named “YeTMS”. Production designer is Owen Paterson. #yetms
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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40 years since I first saw this unusual G.I. Joe episode. Do you remember it?

Set in the Joe-Multiverse it depicts an Earth where Cobra won and America became a fascist state. Heavy stuff for after-school cartoons!

I can see this concept revived for television or cinema.

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Revisiting The Most Shocking G I Joe Episode Ever!
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Much of my family is from Yorkshire, England. Me grandad said we were descended from Dick Turpin.

One of my “treasures” is a small bowl of Yew wood by Richard Cantrell of Tom Thumb Designs.

My mum brought this as a gift to me some years back.
Love the beautiful, varied wood grain & colours.
A small wood bowl about 4 inches across. Much of my family is from Yorkshire, England. Me grandad said we were descended from Dick Turpin. One of my “treasures” is a small bowl of Yew wood by Richard Cantrell of Tom Thumb Designs. My mum brought this as a gift to me some years back. Love the beautiful, varied wood grain & colours. Photo by AJ Fisher. A small wood bowl about 4 inches across. The label reads: “Yew Made in Yorkshire Tom Thumb Designs Copper Beech Hodgson Lane Upper Poppleton York Y026 6EA Richard Cantrell” Much of my family is from Yorkshire, England. Me grandad said we were descended from Dick Turpin. One of my “treasures” is a small bowl of Yew wood by Richard Cantrell of Tom Thumb Designs. My mum brought this as a gift to me some years back. Love the beautiful, varied wood grain & colours. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Anyone recall the Kenny Roger’s Roasters restaurants?

I only ever bought food from one once. There used to be one in Springfield, OR off Gateway Street.

My only memory is there were many different side options and it sorta took a long time.

Anyone recall if the food was good or not?

#food
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Dramatic clouds and sun.

#weather
Sun and clouds over West Eugene. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen.

The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday.

$8.50 Adults
$4.25 Children under 12

#menu
#ephemera
#waikiki
#hawaii
#luau
A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen. The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday. $8.50 Adults $4.25 Children under 12 #waikiki #hawaii #luau A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen. The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday. $8.50 Adults $4.25 Children under 12 #waikiki #hawaii #luau A 1966 menu for “Queen’s Surf LUAU Native Feast” and other businesses in Waikiki, Hawaii including the Gourmet, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Tahitian Lanai and the Kopper Kitchen. The meal is served every Sunday & Thursday. $8.50 Adults $4.25 Children under 12 #waikiki #hawaii #luau
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide

My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant.

Artwork by Ric Masten

#carmel
#carmelbythesea
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A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten A map of Carmel-by-the-Sea as seen in a 1960 Visitor’s Guide My grandparents travelled to California for business and enjoyed Carmel including the June Simpson restaurant. Artwork by Ric Masten
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Any fans of Perry Mason?

I’ve enjoyed the show since I was a kid. It’s not just the mystery to solve.

The clothes, cars & characters are well-defined. My favourite aspect is the dialogue. The way folks talk is often layered in meaning and Perry is a master of eliciting information with subtlety.
Perry Mason and a friendly combatant. “Della. Call the airport. Charter a plane.”
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Some of my favourite movies are from the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s. Watched a fair amount of B & W, cowboy & war movies with my dad & grandad.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has powerful dialogue. It deals with difficult subject matter like lies, family, death & happiness.

#movies

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958 film) - Wikipedia
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November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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One of the home stores had this display of oversized characters greeting customers including The Grinch, Rudolph, Jack Skellington, The Abominable Snowman and more.
A collection of oversized characters greeting customers at the home store including The Grinch and his dog, Rudolph, Jack Skellington, The Abominable Snowman and more. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop.

Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year.

Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year.

#Mantisreligiosa
#prayingmantis
It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop. Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year. Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year. #Mantisreligiosa #prayingmantis Photo by AJ Fisher. It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop. Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year. Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year. #Mantisreligiosa #prayingmantis Photo by AJ Fisher. It’s mid-November and I unexpectedly happened upon a praying mantis today in a high-traffic area of the shop. Maybe the 5th or 6th sighting this year. Relocated to a better spot to lay any eggs for next year. #Mantisreligiosa #prayingmantis Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Doctor Sleep (2019) features the most visually interesting representation of “astral projection” I’ve seen in a movie.

The movie serves as a sorta-sequel to The Shining (1980).

Unfortunately, it’s too violent for me to ever watch again. This scene however is good:

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Doctor Sleep _ Rose's Astral Projection Into Abra's Bedroom scene
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November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Folks of a certain age will remember Scratch ‘N Sniff stickers.

Just found my sticker album from 1982. Teachers would hand these out as a reward. Collecting stickers was big in early grade school.

Incredibly, most of these 43 year-old stickers still have their smell!

#scratchnsniff
#stickers
My sticker album from 1982. Photo by AJ Fisher. My sticker album from 1982. Folks of a certain age recall these. Photo by AJ Fisher. My sticker album from 1982. Folks of a certain age recall these. Photo by AJ Fisher. My sticker album from 1982. Folks of a certain age recall these. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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I dunno what sort of fungi this is but every Fall my mini oak woodland produces these large mushrooms.

Looks like the deer or something got to one.

#oregon
#fungi
Large Oregon mushroom. Photo by AJ Fisher. Large Oregon mushroom. Photo by AJ Fisher. Large Oregon mushroom. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Snapshots I took 30 years ago visiting family in Yorkshire, England.

These were taken in 1995 or 1996 around Hull where much of my family lives.

Row houses, the city centre and my cousin Scott Palmer’s mates and me at a BBQ my last night visiting. Such a hangover lol!

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Row houses in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Photo by AJ Fisher. Row houses in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Photo by AJ Fisher. City Centre in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Photo by AJ Fisher. A BBQ my last night in Hull with my cousin Scott Palmer (taking the photo) and his mates in Hull, Yorkshire, England. My cousin was a semi-professional skateboarder at the time. Worst hangover of my life the next day lol. Photo by AJ Fisher.
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM