Nils-Olof Öhman
@progbear.bsky.social
Oh goody, another social media account to ignore.
I've been coming to Sabercat for HOW many years before I realized there's a cliff here?
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I've been coming to Sabercat for HOW many years before I realized there's a cliff here?
Some fall color from my pre-lunch constitutional.
December 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Some fall color from my pre-lunch constitutional.
One of my posts goes "viral," and it's a picture of a freaking pizza slice! Oh well!
December 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
One of my posts goes "viral," and it's a picture of a freaking pizza slice! Oh well!
So that time of year has come that I always dread. The time when it gets so cold, I get the false "tire pressure low" warning on my car. It took me 2 tries (and $3) to fix it, but it is indeed fixed. It's times like these that I miss working for State Parks, and having free access to compressed air.
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
So that time of year has come that I always dread. The time when it gets so cold, I get the false "tire pressure low" warning on my car. It took me 2 tries (and $3) to fix it, but it is indeed fixed. It's times like these that I miss working for State Parks, and having free access to compressed air.
They're playing Prefab Sprout! I approve!
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
They're playing Prefab Sprout! I approve!
Ominous warnings:
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Ominous warnings:
Sobrante Ridge. I had forgotten about the nice views of San Pablo Bay from up here.
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sobrante Ridge. I had forgotten about the nice views of San Pablo Bay from up here.
Another "how could THIS go wrong" product. It's basically mushy Frosted Flakes blended into vanilla ice cream. So... not horrible, but pretty pointless.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Another "how could THIS go wrong" product. It's basically mushy Frosted Flakes blended into vanilla ice cream. So... not horrible, but pretty pointless.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
Hollyhocks are still in bloom at this time of year?
December 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Hollyhocks are still in bloom at this time of year?
“Little Billy” Mahone, vintage pocket bear:
December 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“Little Billy” Mahone, vintage pocket bear:
Celebrating Mark Twain’s [belated] birthday with...implied nudity!
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Celebrating Mark Twain’s [belated] birthday with...implied nudity!
So as I was going out for my afternoon constitutional, I got a glimpse of myself in the window glass. With the hat and the current facial hair configuration, I was getting a Robert Shaw in Jaws sort of vibe. I don't know. What do you think?
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
So as I was going out for my afternoon constitutional, I got a glimpse of myself in the window glass. With the hat and the current facial hair configuration, I was getting a Robert Shaw in Jaws sort of vibe. I don't know. What do you think?
For the first time in a while, I'm planning to send out holiday cards, so if you'd like one, or if you've had a change of address, drop me a line in my PMs.
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
November 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
For the first time in a while, I'm planning to send out holiday cards, so if you'd like one, or if you've had a change of address, drop me a line in my PMs.
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
Thanks to @ukiahtony.bsky.social , I decree that the day after Thanksgiving is herefore renamed "Bitch Fucker Day."
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thanks to @ukiahtony.bsky.social , I decree that the day after Thanksgiving is herefore renamed "Bitch Fucker Day."
Alum Rock/Penitencia Creek greatest hits. View, creek, groundwater recharge ponds. Spotted a pair of Muscovy ducks, and idly wondered where they came from (someone's menagerie, most likely).
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Alum Rock/Penitencia Creek greatest hits. View, creek, groundwater recharge ponds. Spotted a pair of Muscovy ducks, and idly wondered where they came from (someone's menagerie, most likely).
In spite of the pollution haze, the view of Mission Peak from Vargas Plateau was still stunning.
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In spite of the pollution haze, the view of Mission Peak from Vargas Plateau was still stunning.
Your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed a pond with ice on it. And it's after noon! The cold season has well and truly begun.
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed a pond with ice on it. And it's after noon! The cold season has well and truly begun.
Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) in... fruit. Here in the Bay Area, we need to take fall color where we can get it, and I say this qualifies.
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) in... fruit. Here in the Bay Area, we need to take fall color where we can get it, and I say this qualifies.
Cajun spiced flounder over rice, with a side of ratatouille and egg. I haven't made ratatouille in ages, mainly because throwing together a side salad is a lot less effort. Had to make a few substitutes: garlic powder for actual garlic, and parsley flakes for basil.
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Cajun spiced flounder over rice, with a side of ratatouille and egg. I haven't made ratatouille in ages, mainly because throwing together a side salad is a lot less effort. Had to make a few substitutes: garlic powder for actual garlic, and parsley flakes for basil.
So I've been going back and watching old episodes of Mythbusters as of late, and it's always tinged with a bit of sadness. Not only because I used to watch this show with my dad, but also any time Grant Imahara is on screen. Like my dad, he was taken from us much too soon.
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So I've been going back and watching old episodes of Mythbusters as of late, and it's always tinged with a bit of sadness. Not only because I used to watch this show with my dad, but also any time Grant Imahara is on screen. Like my dad, he was taken from us much too soon.
Hidden Lake Park. Spotted what I initially thought was some kind of egret, but I actually think it was a leucistic (i.e.: with entirely white plumage) black-crowned night heron. So if you're after a rare bird sighting, maybe pop down to Milpitas.
November 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Hidden Lake Park. Spotted what I initially thought was some kind of egret, but I actually think it was a leucistic (i.e.: with entirely white plumage) black-crowned night heron. So if you're after a rare bird sighting, maybe pop down to Milpitas.
Antiquing in Niles. I was sorely tempted by Little Hans there, but ultimately resisted. Currently enjoying an ice cream cone.
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Antiquing in Niles. I was sorely tempted by Little Hans there, but ultimately resisted. Currently enjoying an ice cream cone.
Post something random or you’ll have an awful November
November 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Post something random or you’ll have an awful November
Versailles: Blaise et Benjamin. Rare, out of print 90s prog. I have technically seen this band live, but they were billed as Mona Lisa, who were a legacy 70s prog band. The reunion lineup was just Versailles with Mona Lisa vocalist Dominique le Guennec fronting them.
November 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Versailles: Blaise et Benjamin. Rare, out of print 90s prog. I have technically seen this band live, but they were billed as Mona Lisa, who were a legacy 70s prog band. The reunion lineup was just Versailles with Mona Lisa vocalist Dominique le Guennec fronting them.