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Woke up to a wonderfully delightful shock/surprise: ABC AU have early-released the 2025 Christmas episode of ... yes ... Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee! Check your Usual Sources. 😉
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Woke up to a wonderfully delightful shock/surprise: ABC AU have early-released the 2025 Christmas episode of ... yes ... Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee! Check your Usual Sources. 😉
Took advantage of the holiday to explore the long-awaited new road to Tech Ridge (former StG airport) and got a big surprise when I found it's now fully paved. Despite another crappy sleep night, this was a suitably robust *and fun* ride!
November 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Took advantage of the holiday to explore the long-awaited new road to Tech Ridge (former StG airport) and got a big surprise when I found it's now fully paved. Despite another crappy sleep night, this was a suitably robust *and fun* ride!
A new Guardian survey of "the best" dystopian TV dramas about AI gives some love to Years and Years, which has become uncomfortably prophetic in the years since RTD wrote it. An excellent miniseries that doesn't get nearly enough attention.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A new Guardian survey of "the best" dystopian TV dramas about AI gives some love to Years and Years, which has become uncomfortably prophetic in the years since RTD wrote it. An excellent miniseries that doesn't get nearly enough attention.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
With near-perfect cycling weather, had my "best" ride in many weeks. After the emotional rollercoaster of the past week (mostly self-inflicted, I might add), this weekend has had a "healing" vibe, and I can feel a new project starting to take shape in my weird (but cute and huggable!) head.
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
With near-perfect cycling weather, had my "best" ride in many weeks. After the emotional rollercoaster of the past week (mostly self-inflicted, I might add), this weekend has had a "healing" vibe, and I can feel a new project starting to take shape in my weird (but cute and huggable!) head.
For fans of student-produced TV news, and/or of SW Wisconsin history, here's the first 3 minutes from April 1987 of a local news broadcast on the TV station of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, covering the destructive fire at historic Rountree Hall.
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For fans of student-produced TV news, and/or of SW Wisconsin history, here's the first 3 minutes from April 1987 of a local news broadcast on the TV station of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, covering the destructive fire at historic Rountree Hall.
Got out there today between the storms for 26 quick miles so I could chalk up at least one ride and, let's hope, at least one attention. 😇
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Got out there today between the storms for 26 quick miles so I could chalk up at least one ride and, let's hope, at least one attention. 😇
Not linking to the FB post, because it’s revolting. AI shouldn’t be used to make disabled performers "do" things they never could, especially not Bill Cullen, whose entire career was shaped with deep care around his polio. As someone who grew up with Uncle Bill, this crosses a line you don’t cross.
November 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Not linking to the FB post, because it’s revolting. AI shouldn’t be used to make disabled performers "do" things they never could, especially not Bill Cullen, whose entire career was shaped with deep care around his polio. As someone who grew up with Uncle Bill, this crosses a line you don’t cross.
I'm told these might be of interest to some. Dead Can Dance, performing live at the Tower Ballroom in Birmingham, England, 6 August 1987.
November 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I'm told these might be of interest to some. Dead Can Dance, performing live at the Tower Ballroom in Birmingham, England, 6 August 1987.
Added a few more miles back today, despite the tummy still not being fully happy. Looks like I can probably squeeze in one more tomorrow morning before this atmospheric river begins to dump on us, as long as I start early enougzzzzz.... 🛌⛈️
November 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Added a few more miles back today, despite the tummy still not being fully happy. Looks like I can probably squeeze in one more tomorrow morning before this atmospheric river begins to dump on us, as long as I start early enougzzzzz.... 🛌⛈️
Did you watch this week's #HardQuiz? Tom gave us a tiny peek behind the curtain when he held up one of his question cards right after delivering the pre-written joke on it. Yes, of *course*, the gag is pre-written, and it's even helpfully labeled "GAG."
![A question card held up by Tom Gleeson on this week's Hard Quiz:
QUESTION 2
Described by the group as representing a pack of wolves playing music, the song "Wolfgang" takes its name from which Austrian composer?
(Wolfgang Amadeus) Mozart
GFX AFTER ANSWER: MOZART
• The band apparently write and produce their own songs, or at least, that's what their writers and producers tell them to say.
GAG: My writers told me [rest obscured by Tom's fingers on the card]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ox7pmwe7mpihrtznzcqbl7fb/bafkreidiws665a4gkyxkzcqyhmuzj6odhgage4bx4mfae4bjrpq7qjzb6u@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Did you watch this week's #HardQuiz? Tom gave us a tiny peek behind the curtain when he held up one of his question cards right after delivering the pre-written joke on it. Yes, of *course*, the gag is pre-written, and it's even helpfully labeled "GAG."
From 25 years ago this month, a playlist from the short-lived but fondly-remembered "radiomontana" internet stream in November 2000, hosted on Live365. It played a tasty mix of eclectic pop, rock, progressive, and more from the '70s to the '00s, with a dose of wild tracks for spice (Will Powers!).
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
From 25 years ago this month, a playlist from the short-lived but fondly-remembered "radiomontana" internet stream in November 2000, hosted on Live365. It played a tasty mix of eclectic pop, rock, progressive, and more from the '70s to the '00s, with a dose of wild tracks for spice (Will Powers!).
Five dentist visits in the past three days. Bills to match. Half my mouth still numb. Stomach churning with antibiotics. But barring any more emergencies, my next visit isn't until January 5. Despite the "realness" of this difficult week, the real work begins then. This calls for a celebration ride.
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Five dentist visits in the past three days. Bills to match. Half my mouth still numb. Stomach churning with antibiotics. But barring any more emergencies, my next visit isn't until January 5. Despite the "realness" of this difficult week, the real work begins then. This calls for a celebration ride.
From 41 years ago tonight, the playlist from 9-10:30pm on WMHD Terre Haute for November 12, 1984. A seriously awesome mix (if I say so myself!) of new wave, eurosynth, and altpop that holds up remarkably well (again, if I say so myself!) with some wild cards to keep 'em guessing. Now *that's* radio!
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
From 41 years ago tonight, the playlist from 9-10:30pm on WMHD Terre Haute for November 12, 1984. A seriously awesome mix (if I say so myself!) of new wave, eurosynth, and altpop that holds up remarkably well (again, if I say so myself!) with some wild cards to keep 'em guessing. Now *that's* radio!
And in an unexpected and unwelcome plot twist, the marathon session ended up doing only half the planned work, so I have to go back for more ... tomorrow at noon. Send nu-- no, send hugs. And maybe a nice large thick vanilla milkshake for tomorrow afternoon. 🍨
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
And in an unexpected and unwelcome plot twist, the marathon session ended up doing only half the planned work, so I have to go back for more ... tomorrow at noon. Send nu-- no, send hugs. And maybe a nice large thick vanilla milkshake for tomorrow afternoon. 🍨
Even though I'm still dealing with dental (and lots of other) crap, including a marathon drilling session coming up in 90 minutes, and with rain on the way, I got out there for what I could today. But it's really just an excuse to post a cute selfie in need of an attention. 😇
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Even though I'm still dealing with dental (and lots of other) crap, including a marathon drilling session coming up in 90 minutes, and with rain on the way, I got out there for what I could today. But it's really just an excuse to post a cute selfie in need of an attention. 😇
After spending most of the weekend in bed, I got out this morning and managed a house-minimum 20 miles with a little extra, a lot more than I expected, so that's good. And it gave me something to focus on ahead of this dentist visit ... for which I've shed the facial hair, so now you get twinky me.
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
After spending most of the weekend in bed, I got out this morning and managed a house-minimum 20 miles with a little extra, a lot more than I expected, so that's good. And it gave me something to focus on ahead of this dentist visit ... for which I've shed the facial hair, so now you get twinky me.
Yeah, I've been off the bike for the past 3 days, first time since ... well, I don't even want to look. My dental issues are hitting in a bad way and have put me under the weather; the news hasn't helped my mood either. "Emergency" appointment tomorrow PM; major work ahead. A photo from better days:
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Yeah, I've been off the bike for the past 3 days, first time since ... well, I don't even want to look. My dental issues are hitting in a bad way and have put me under the weather; the news hasn't helped my mood either. "Emergency" appointment tomorrow PM; major work ahead. A photo from better days:
Add this to the list of unexpected Sister Sledge covers: The 5th Dimension's "Aquarius," from a 1975 appearance on Musical Chairs. Hang around for the surprise ending!
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Add this to the list of unexpected Sister Sledge covers: The 5th Dimension's "Aquarius," from a 1975 appearance on Musical Chairs. Hang around for the surprise ending!
Major blahs; not feeling at *all* like riding. So at least for now, I'm curling up with new-to-me Norwegian episodes of All Against 1, my top nerdy comfort game. When 9,000 plastic balls are dropped onto one of the steepest streets (12.5% grade) in Lillehammer, how many make it into the "garden"?
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Major blahs; not feeling at *all* like riding. So at least for now, I'm curling up with new-to-me Norwegian episodes of All Against 1, my top nerdy comfort game. When 9,000 plastic balls are dropped onto one of the steepest streets (12.5% grade) in Lillehammer, how many make it into the "garden"?
In the world of #The1PercentClub, 30 on-air seconds usually are not 30 real seconds. An international investigation! 😆
(I'm not suggesting in any way that contestants in the studio don't get 30 actual seconds, just the editing for airtime.)
(I'm not suggesting in any way that contestants in the studio don't get 30 actual seconds, just the editing for airtime.)
November 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
In the world of #The1PercentClub, 30 on-air seconds usually are not 30 real seconds. An international investigation! 😆
(I'm not suggesting in any way that contestants in the studio don't get 30 actual seconds, just the editing for airtime.)
(I'm not suggesting in any way that contestants in the studio don't get 30 actual seconds, just the editing for airtime.)
What's this? A *daytime* ride?! Yeah, trying to flip back with the changing seasons. Plus, a good excuse to put on the DSSF rainbow jersey and go "in your face, St. George." Stayed mostly on trails, but lots of disapproving stares from scowling walkers who look like Fox News is too "woke" for them.
November 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
What's this? A *daytime* ride?! Yeah, trying to flip back with the changing seasons. Plus, a good excuse to put on the DSSF rainbow jersey and go "in your face, St. George." Stayed mostly on trails, but lots of disapproving stares from scowling walkers who look like Fox News is too "woke" for them.
From 37 years ago tonight, the 8-10pm playlist for "Nightwave 107" on WKPL Platteville WI. The greater Dubuque tri-state area was shaking in its boots! Kate Bush into The Sisters of Mercy (narrator: "It mostly worked") ... remember when small-town radio stations actually took chances?
November 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
From 37 years ago tonight, the 8-10pm playlist for "Nightwave 107" on WKPL Platteville WI. The greater Dubuque tri-state area was shaking in its boots! Kate Bush into The Sisters of Mercy (narrator: "It mostly worked") ... remember when small-town radio stations actually took chances?