Laura Skosnik
@thinkingmaven.bsky.social
Passionate about technology. Proud Vancouverite. Loves books, dogs, and crochet.
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Laura Skosnik
@thinkingmaven.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Happy to be here! Bela says hi from #vancouver #dogs
I got stuck waiting for Queen of Cowichan #bcferries for two hours due to mechanical issues. Tried to get some chips for the wait. 🤔
June 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I got stuck waiting for Queen of Cowichan #bcferries for two hours due to mechanical issues. Tried to get some chips for the wait. 🤔
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Seasonal Vancouver to Whistler and scenic seaplane routes ready to take off again
Seasonal Vancouver to Whistler and scenic seaplane routes ready to take off again
"There’s something magical about seeing British Columbia from the air."
dlvr.it
May 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Seasonal Vancouver to Whistler and scenic seaplane routes ready to take off again
April 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Oh my gosh, Vancouver
March 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Oh my gosh, Vancouver
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Sharing my updated Best of #BC (and #Vancouver) Bluesky Starter Pack for anyone looking for local 250/604 people to follow for food, humour, arts, news, nature, photography, and more
➡️ Open starter pack
➡️ Follow All or click Follow beside an account to just follow that one and go down the list
➡️ Open starter pack
➡️ Follow All or click Follow beside an account to just follow that one and go down the list
January 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Sharing my updated Best of #BC (and #Vancouver) Bluesky Starter Pack for anyone looking for local 250/604 people to follow for food, humour, arts, news, nature, photography, and more
➡️ Open starter pack
➡️ Follow All or click Follow beside an account to just follow that one and go down the list
➡️ Open starter pack
➡️ Follow All or click Follow beside an account to just follow that one and go down the list
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The #Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival kicked off today ☕️🍫 This year there are over 180 flavours offered at over 120 restaurants, cafes, and eateries around the region
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival 2025
15th Anniversary of Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival (January 18 to February 14, 2025) with 180 flavours at 124 locations!
miss604.com
January 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The #Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival kicked off today ☕️🍫 This year there are over 180 flavours offered at over 120 restaurants, cafes, and eateries around the region
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New Years Resolutions, Exercise...
December 30, 2024 at 1:11 PM
New Years Resolutions, Exercise...
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Merry Moo Deng 🎄
December 25, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Merry Moo Deng 🎄
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
I hope the coming year brings you love and happiness, health and vitality, calm and joy.
Oh, and SWEETS!
Here's my gift for you... a recipe for Nanaimo Bars, a treat from Vancouver, B.C. (hint: keep the chocolate layer very thin)
tinyurl.com/2rwey2fy
I hope the coming year brings you love and happiness, health and vitality, calm and joy.
Oh, and SWEETS!
Here's my gift for you... a recipe for Nanaimo Bars, a treat from Vancouver, B.C. (hint: keep the chocolate layer very thin)
tinyurl.com/2rwey2fy
Nanaimo Bars
These Nanaimo bars have three layers of coconut-graham crust, thick custard, and silky chocolate. A delicious no-bake bar worth the effort to make!
www.allrecipes.com
December 25, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
I hope the coming year brings you love and happiness, health and vitality, calm and joy.
Oh, and SWEETS!
Here's my gift for you... a recipe for Nanaimo Bars, a treat from Vancouver, B.C. (hint: keep the chocolate layer very thin)
tinyurl.com/2rwey2fy
I hope the coming year brings you love and happiness, health and vitality, calm and joy.
Oh, and SWEETS!
Here's my gift for you... a recipe for Nanaimo Bars, a treat from Vancouver, B.C. (hint: keep the chocolate layer very thin)
tinyurl.com/2rwey2fy
Some interesting tech gift ideas www.buzzfeed.com/danielboan/f...
27 Tech Gifts That Are Basically Futuristic Versions Of Everyday Items
They now make toasters with touchscreens. What a time to be alive.
www.buzzfeed.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Some interesting tech gift ideas www.buzzfeed.com/danielboan/f...
Love this free Mrs Claus #crochet pattern from Facebook Knot trying
buymeacoffee.com/knottrying/e...
buymeacoffee.com/knottrying/e...
Mrs. Claus Pattern
Digital download (PDF) crochet pattern for Mrs. Claus.
buymeacoffee.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Love this free Mrs Claus #crochet pattern from Facebook Knot trying
buymeacoffee.com/knottrying/e...
buymeacoffee.com/knottrying/e...
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My first attempt at a Starter Pack. These are some of my favourite Canadian Follows. @jannarden.bsky.social etc ❤️
go.bsky.app/GGoP5kf
go.bsky.app/GGoP5kf
November 18, 2024 at 4:36 PM
My first attempt at a Starter Pack. These are some of my favourite Canadian Follows. @jannarden.bsky.social etc ❤️
go.bsky.app/GGoP5kf
go.bsky.app/GGoP5kf
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November 16, 2024 at 4:11 AM
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I've updated my starter pack of #WomenInTech. Whether you are new or established here, these women are worth following:
go.bsky.app/EL57ogD
My DMs are open. If I missed someone, let me know!
go.bsky.app/EL57ogD
My DMs are open. If I missed someone, let me know!
November 18, 2024 at 2:36 AM
I've updated my starter pack of #WomenInTech. Whether you are new or established here, these women are worth following:
go.bsky.app/EL57ogD
My DMs are open. If I missed someone, let me know!
go.bsky.app/EL57ogD
My DMs are open. If I missed someone, let me know!
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Fat ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo diet effect, say experts
Fat ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo diet effect, say experts
Research shows fat cells are affected by obesity in a way that alters how they respond to food, potentially for years
Losing weight can be a frustrating game: after months of successful slimming, the kilos may soon pile on again, leaving people back…
dlvr.it
November 18, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Fat ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo diet effect, say experts
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With Bluesky user numbers rocketing, more official news accounts are arriving.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
November 17, 2024 at 10:50 AM
With Bluesky user numbers rocketing, more official news accounts are arriving.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Happy to be here! Bela says hi from #vancouver #dogs
November 18, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Happy to be here! Bela says hi from #vancouver #dogs