JP Hanson
@hansontoons.bsky.social
Retired engineer (or at least that’s what they called me), woodworker of sorts, occasional doodler, dreamer. Living the life in Houston, TX. Him, he, hey you.
It’s almost over. This year, that is. If you follow the Gregorian calendar.
I hope the 2025 survivors will continue on in 2026, endeavouring to persevere in order to make things better.
We have to.
Meanwhile, have another beer.
Now playing- Brian Eno- Mother Whale Eyeless
I hope the 2025 survivors will continue on in 2026, endeavouring to persevere in order to make things better.
We have to.
Meanwhile, have another beer.
Now playing- Brian Eno- Mother Whale Eyeless
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 AM
It’s almost over. This year, that is. If you follow the Gregorian calendar.
I hope the 2025 survivors will continue on in 2026, endeavouring to persevere in order to make things better.
We have to.
Meanwhile, have another beer.
Now playing- Brian Eno- Mother Whale Eyeless
I hope the 2025 survivors will continue on in 2026, endeavouring to persevere in order to make things better.
We have to.
Meanwhile, have another beer.
Now playing- Brian Eno- Mother Whale Eyeless
I finally got around to making some raspberry rhubarb jam using my mom’s (d 2021) recipe.
I discovered the mix boils over real easy and the sugar hitting the hot burner tends to set off smoke detectors throughout an abode.
I’ll try some tomorrow on toast with breakfast to confirm it’s edible.
I discovered the mix boils over real easy and the sugar hitting the hot burner tends to set off smoke detectors throughout an abode.
I’ll try some tomorrow on toast with breakfast to confirm it’s edible.
December 30, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I finally got around to making some raspberry rhubarb jam using my mom’s (d 2021) recipe.
I discovered the mix boils over real easy and the sugar hitting the hot burner tends to set off smoke detectors throughout an abode.
I’ll try some tomorrow on toast with breakfast to confirm it’s edible.
I discovered the mix boils over real easy and the sugar hitting the hot burner tends to set off smoke detectors throughout an abode.
I’ll try some tomorrow on toast with breakfast to confirm it’s edible.
Turned out I came down with a bug right before Christmas so had to stay home and not carry plague germs over to Austin to share with fam.
They’ll be here next weekend so I broke out the ol’ HO train and set it up around the tree. The grandsons will be ecstatic.
They’ll be here next weekend so I broke out the ol’ HO train and set it up around the tree. The grandsons will be ecstatic.
December 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Turned out I came down with a bug right before Christmas so had to stay home and not carry plague germs over to Austin to share with fam.
They’ll be here next weekend so I broke out the ol’ HO train and set it up around the tree. The grandsons will be ecstatic.
They’ll be here next weekend so I broke out the ol’ HO train and set it up around the tree. The grandsons will be ecstatic.
In my opinion, a pleasant listen for a Sunday night.
December 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM
In my opinion, a pleasant listen for a Sunday night.
It’s delightfully overcast in my sector this evening, so this is as close as I’m getting to seeing tonight’s super moon. 🤨
December 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It’s delightfully overcast in my sector this evening, so this is as close as I’m getting to seeing tonight’s super moon. 🤨
It’s a chilly and wet evening in my sector. Just dropped needle on a 52 year-old LP that I purchased new.
I might have a few years behind me. Externally, anyways.
I might have a few years behind me. Externally, anyways.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It’s a chilly and wet evening in my sector. Just dropped needle on a 52 year-old LP that I purchased new.
I might have a few years behind me. Externally, anyways.
I might have a few years behind me. Externally, anyways.
It’s turkey day tomorrow. Am fortunate to be able to spend time with family and friends. Hope same for all y’all.
So here’s a Turkey.
#TBMAvenger
So here’s a Turkey.
#TBMAvenger
November 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It’s turkey day tomorrow. Am fortunate to be able to spend time with family and friends. Hope same for all y’all.
So here’s a Turkey.
#TBMAvenger
So here’s a Turkey.
#TBMAvenger
Spent a day in San Antonio, one stop was the Alamo. Pieces from Phil Collins’ collection of Texas Revolution artifacts (and others) are on display in a new building.
Next day toured Natural Bridge Cavern, I hadn’t been there in 25 or so years. Do stop if you’re ever nearby, it’s a treat.
Next day toured Natural Bridge Cavern, I hadn’t been there in 25 or so years. Do stop if you’re ever nearby, it’s a treat.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Spent a day in San Antonio, one stop was the Alamo. Pieces from Phil Collins’ collection of Texas Revolution artifacts (and others) are on display in a new building.
Next day toured Natural Bridge Cavern, I hadn’t been there in 25 or so years. Do stop if you’re ever nearby, it’s a treat.
Next day toured Natural Bridge Cavern, I hadn’t been there in 25 or so years. Do stop if you’re ever nearby, it’s a treat.
Got to see the ISS overhead this evening, it zipping along at 17,500 mph.
Chances of seeing northern lights, most likely zero at my latitude while in city. I could drive an hour north for a better chance.
I think I’ll just wait for people to post images.
Chances of seeing northern lights, most likely zero at my latitude while in city. I could drive an hour north for a better chance.
I think I’ll just wait for people to post images.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Got to see the ISS overhead this evening, it zipping along at 17,500 mph.
Chances of seeing northern lights, most likely zero at my latitude while in city. I could drive an hour north for a better chance.
I think I’ll just wait for people to post images.
Chances of seeing northern lights, most likely zero at my latitude while in city. I could drive an hour north for a better chance.
I think I’ll just wait for people to post images.
Treasures from the storage closet. A Brownie camera from around 1946 and a Minolta from 1956.
I’ve run a roll of film through the Minolta- it has some lens degradation so the photos have some haze. Maybe I’ll try the Brownie for some grins.
I’ve run a roll of film through the Minolta- it has some lens degradation so the photos have some haze. Maybe I’ll try the Brownie for some grins.
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Treasures from the storage closet. A Brownie camera from around 1946 and a Minolta from 1956.
I’ve run a roll of film through the Minolta- it has some lens degradation so the photos have some haze. Maybe I’ll try the Brownie for some grins.
I’ve run a roll of film through the Minolta- it has some lens degradation so the photos have some haze. Maybe I’ll try the Brownie for some grins.
It’s been a good day. Got the oil in my gf’s vehicle changed, sorted a closet, did laundry to get it out of the way for the weekend, and there’s a pot of chili simmering on the stove. Time to relax.
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It’s been a good day. Got the oil in my gf’s vehicle changed, sorted a closet, did laundry to get it out of the way for the weekend, and there’s a pot of chili simmering on the stove. Time to relax.
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Going through photos, this was fifteen years ago. Damn.
We were right in front of the right hand side speaker stack. My hearing was affected for days. And probably still is.
We were right in front of the right hand side speaker stack. My hearing was affected for days. And probably still is.
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Going through photos, this was fifteen years ago. Damn.
We were right in front of the right hand side speaker stack. My hearing was affected for days. And probably still is.
We were right in front of the right hand side speaker stack. My hearing was affected for days. And probably still is.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Meanwhile, I went to an airshow last weekend and enjoyed listening to the sound of multiple round engines.
Photos were taken by me. Nikon D850 with 200-500 telephoto lens.
Then went to see the Lost Austin band that evening. Bunch of old dudes that play real good.
Photos were taken by me. Nikon D850 with 200-500 telephoto lens.
Then went to see the Lost Austin band that evening. Bunch of old dudes that play real good.
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Meanwhile, I went to an airshow last weekend and enjoyed listening to the sound of multiple round engines.
Photos were taken by me. Nikon D850 with 200-500 telephoto lens.
Then went to see the Lost Austin band that evening. Bunch of old dudes that play real good.
Photos were taken by me. Nikon D850 with 200-500 telephoto lens.
Then went to see the Lost Austin band that evening. Bunch of old dudes that play real good.
In a way, I’m rooting for Toronto to go on and win the World Series as a big F-U to Diarrhea donnie.
I’d be ok with Seattle winning as a runner-up F-U.
I’d be ok with Seattle winning as a runner-up F-U.
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In a way, I’m rooting for Toronto to go on and win the World Series as a big F-U to Diarrhea donnie.
I’d be ok with Seattle winning as a runner-up F-U.
I’d be ok with Seattle winning as a runner-up F-U.
One week ago, I was at the Plain of Six Glaciers near Lake Louise, CA. The rock wall is not close, it’s a distance away and very tall. The glaciers are retreating, another hiker told me he had been there 30 years ago and was shocked to see them now. Elev is 7900ft where I took the photo.
October 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
One week ago, I was at the Plain of Six Glaciers near Lake Louise, CA. The rock wall is not close, it’s a distance away and very tall. The glaciers are retreating, another hiker told me he had been there 30 years ago and was shocked to see them now. Elev is 7900ft where I took the photo.
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My latest animated short is now live if you'd like to check it out. ^_^
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October 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
My latest animated short is now live if you'd like to check it out. ^_^
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What, oh what has the president done,
demanding tariffs and fees?
With his make-up so bright
and Depends pulled up tight,
he’s out of his mind, can’t they see?
(Sung to the tune “Where Has My Little Dog Gone”)
Sometimes these just pop into my head. I’ll sit and be quiet now.
demanding tariffs and fees?
With his make-up so bright
and Depends pulled up tight,
he’s out of his mind, can’t they see?
(Sung to the tune “Where Has My Little Dog Gone”)
Sometimes these just pop into my head. I’ll sit and be quiet now.
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What, oh what has the president done,
demanding tariffs and fees?
With his make-up so bright
and Depends pulled up tight,
he’s out of his mind, can’t they see?
(Sung to the tune “Where Has My Little Dog Gone”)
Sometimes these just pop into my head. I’ll sit and be quiet now.
demanding tariffs and fees?
With his make-up so bright
and Depends pulled up tight,
he’s out of his mind, can’t they see?
(Sung to the tune “Where Has My Little Dog Gone”)
Sometimes these just pop into my head. I’ll sit and be quiet now.
It’s 91F, 29% humidity, a pleasant breeze is pushing the leaves around. Chamber of Commerce weather for Houston. Just don’t visit in August.
Best part- no mosquitos! It has been dry lately, poor things.
Best part- no mosquitos! It has been dry lately, poor things.
September 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
It’s 91F, 29% humidity, a pleasant breeze is pushing the leaves around. Chamber of Commerce weather for Houston. Just don’t visit in August.
Best part- no mosquitos! It has been dry lately, poor things.
Best part- no mosquitos! It has been dry lately, poor things.
I’m traveling to Canada soon to go see stuff.
I need to find out if there’s a place that sells “I didn’t vote for the hoser” buttons so I can get one to wear so they’ll let me pass through customs when I arrive.
I need to find out if there’s a place that sells “I didn’t vote for the hoser” buttons so I can get one to wear so they’ll let me pass through customs when I arrive.
September 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I’m traveling to Canada soon to go see stuff.
I need to find out if there’s a place that sells “I didn’t vote for the hoser” buttons so I can get one to wear so they’ll let me pass through customs when I arrive.
I need to find out if there’s a place that sells “I didn’t vote for the hoser” buttons so I can get one to wear so they’ll let me pass through customs when I arrive.
Drove to Austin and back this weekend. Good visit with fam.
Only problem was that I drove angry the entire time. The trigger was seeing American flags at half-staff because Big Dump ordered it for that guy.
I do not agree with or condone what happened. But treating him as a hero is wrong.
Only problem was that I drove angry the entire time. The trigger was seeing American flags at half-staff because Big Dump ordered it for that guy.
I do not agree with or condone what happened. But treating him as a hero is wrong.
September 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Drove to Austin and back this weekend. Good visit with fam.
Only problem was that I drove angry the entire time. The trigger was seeing American flags at half-staff because Big Dump ordered it for that guy.
I do not agree with or condone what happened. But treating him as a hero is wrong.
Only problem was that I drove angry the entire time. The trigger was seeing American flags at half-staff because Big Dump ordered it for that guy.
I do not agree with or condone what happened. But treating him as a hero is wrong.
If the maga asshat that stopped lead today would have been seriously impaired instead of being rendered unalive, would he have changed his tune about nug control?
And then Big Dump ordering flags half staff for him really pisses me off. Cheapens the gesture by doing it for undeserving people.
And then Big Dump ordering flags half staff for him really pisses me off. Cheapens the gesture by doing it for undeserving people.
September 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If the maga asshat that stopped lead today would have been seriously impaired instead of being rendered unalive, would he have changed his tune about nug control?
And then Big Dump ordering flags half staff for him really pisses me off. Cheapens the gesture by doing it for undeserving people.
And then Big Dump ordering flags half staff for him really pisses me off. Cheapens the gesture by doing it for undeserving people.
A little paint touch-up, test glue bond on lines, almost ready to call the ship done.
I might try a light tan colored wash on the sails, they’re too “white” for canvas that’s been out in the elements. Will practice on some spare material before committing to potentially screwing something up.
I might try a light tan colored wash on the sails, they’re too “white” for canvas that’s been out in the elements. Will practice on some spare material before committing to potentially screwing something up.
September 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A little paint touch-up, test glue bond on lines, almost ready to call the ship done.
I might try a light tan colored wash on the sails, they’re too “white” for canvas that’s been out in the elements. Will practice on some spare material before committing to potentially screwing something up.
I might try a light tan colored wash on the sails, they’re too “white” for canvas that’s been out in the elements. Will practice on some spare material before committing to potentially screwing something up.
Watching network tee-vee (retching noise) for the foozebawl. Sound off, my music (P. Floyd “Yet Another Movie” right now) playing loud.
Car commercials annoy the piss outta me. Drive irresponsibly in the desert or downtown at night with a smug look on your face and you’ll be popular.
Fuck.
Car commercials annoy the piss outta me. Drive irresponsibly in the desert or downtown at night with a smug look on your face and you’ll be popular.
Fuck.
September 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Watching network tee-vee (retching noise) for the foozebawl. Sound off, my music (P. Floyd “Yet Another Movie” right now) playing loud.
Car commercials annoy the piss outta me. Drive irresponsibly in the desert or downtown at night with a smug look on your face and you’ll be popular.
Fuck.
Car commercials annoy the piss outta me. Drive irresponsibly in the desert or downtown at night with a smug look on your face and you’ll be popular.
Fuck.