Zandy
@iskandarv.bsky.social
software developer, science fiction fan, Quaker, somewhat distracted by family life, he/him
Perth, living on Whadjuk country, Australia
Mastodon @[email protected]
Perth, living on Whadjuk country, Australia
Mastodon @[email protected]
Pistachio gelato with pistachio and amaretti crumb topping from a gelato stall at Fremantle Markets
December 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Pistachio gelato with pistachio and amaretti crumb topping from a gelato stall at Fremantle Markets
If you see this, we IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
December 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
If you see this, we IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation.
Ah, like the Australian Bunya Pine. Authorities often remove these from beachside locations to prevent them falling on people.
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Ah, like the Australian Bunya Pine. Authorities often remove these from beachside locations to prevent them falling on people.
Feels odd being in a church for Nine Lessons & Carols after seeing Wake Up Dead Man last night.
December 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Feels odd being in a church for Nine Lessons & Carols after seeing Wake Up Dead Man last night.
Daughter singing Christmas songs with her choir in a local shopping centre this morning. So here’s a photo of something else wishing you a Merry Christmas.
December 13, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Daughter singing Christmas songs with her choir in a local shopping centre this morning. So here’s a photo of something else wishing you a Merry Christmas.
We flew to Helsinki, spent a week there, then took the train to Turku. Ferry from Turku. Coming back we took the ferry direct to Helsinki. My memory is that the ferry journey from Turku was more visually stimulating.
December 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
We flew to Helsinki, spent a week there, then took the train to Turku. Ferry from Turku. Coming back we took the ferry direct to Helsinki. My memory is that the ferry journey from Turku was more visually stimulating.
Post a favourite work of art from the year exactly 50 years before you were born.
December 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Post a favourite work of art from the year exactly 50 years before you were born.
Day 1 of my AC Perch #teavent A subtle flavoured tea - delicate floral and fruit flavour, hint of spice, and a good astringent aftertaste.
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Day 1 of my AC Perch #teavent A subtle flavoured tea - delicate floral and fruit flavour, hint of spice, and a good astringent aftertaste.
This year I’ve treated myself to a loose tea advent calendar from AC Perch - a Danish tea merchant. As you can see it comes in a beautiful box, each tea is in a generous tin, and there’s a booklet of details about the teas. #teavent
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This year I’ve treated myself to a loose tea advent calendar from AC Perch - a Danish tea merchant. As you can see it comes in a beautiful box, each tea is in a generous tin, and there’s a booklet of details about the teas. #teavent
At local shopping centre Rudolph appears to be portrayed as some kind of mole, emerging from the ground. In my head somehow this helps explains the shiny nose.
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
At local shopping centre Rudolph appears to be portrayed as some kind of mole, emerging from the ground. In my head somehow this helps explains the shiny nose.
Quite peculiar beer - does taste like sour raspberry waffles in liquid form. Whether that is desirable is up for debate.
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Quite peculiar beer - does taste like sour raspberry waffles in liquid form. Whether that is desirable is up for debate.
Fancy new oven has arrived! Not being fitted until Monday though. Helpfully they have provided a graphic on the top to suggest no-one climbs on top of it before then.
November 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Fancy new oven has arrived! Not being fitted until Monday though. Helpfully they have provided a graphic on the top to suggest no-one climbs on top of it before then.
Spotted at Bunnings. Just in case you are worried about being Pope and have questions.
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Spotted at Bunnings. Just in case you are worried about being Pope and have questions.
Jesus has come early to Joondalup. Still I suppose Western Australia is in a different time zone to Bethlehem.
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Jesus has come early to Joondalup. Still I suppose Western Australia is in a different time zone to Bethlehem.
It’s coming around to that time of year again
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
It’s coming around to that time of year again
I think it’s too early Wanneroo
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I think it’s too early Wanneroo
Just had a beer that “is brewed for men who lead where others follow” and so on. So much guff. Some Belgian marketing executives presumably thought it sounded good. Kwaremont Pittig Blonde from De Brabandere. 4/10 will not be buying again.
November 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Just had a beer that “is brewed for men who lead where others follow” and so on. So much guff. Some Belgian marketing executives presumably thought it sounded good. Kwaremont Pittig Blonde from De Brabandere. 4/10 will not be buying again.
Ah, I was thinking you'd get this lot.
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Ah, I was thinking you'd get this lot.
Meanwhile in Australia
October 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Meanwhile in Australia
This is a great time of year for wildflowers around here (plus some bonus galahs)
October 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This is a great time of year for wildflowers around here (plus some bonus galahs)
If you see this, quote post with your favourite Pokémon. (Wrong answers only)
October 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If you see this, quote post with your favourite Pokémon. (Wrong answers only)
Not sure the ABC expected this story to sound quite as ominous as it does. Feels like the advert for an Australian version of Sapphire and Steel.
October 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Not sure the ABC expected this story to sound quite as ominous as it does. Feels like the advert for an Australian version of Sapphire and Steel.
Local newspaper seems to have skipped over the “why?” part of this press release. Original of story here clearly mentioning extreme weather conditions & climate change www.utas.edu.au/about/news-a...
October 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Local newspaper seems to have skipped over the “why?” part of this press release. Original of story here clearly mentioning extreme weather conditions & climate change www.utas.edu.au/about/news-a...