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Wolfie Rankin

@wolfierankin.bsky.social

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The Werewolf of Melbourne. With Jasmine, my Malamute, and Jo, my black cat. The photo is of Jette, who is missed. Original #AHWW Were/Therian. Former Admin ABC Island, Second Life. Ex Radio DJ. Melbourne, Australia.

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · Nov 29

Thanks for the follow, that's very nice of you.

Generally the way I do things is, if you engage me in conversation, and it goes ok, I'll usually follow back.

But you don't have to either, if you just want to read and have a chuckle, that's fine too. I'm highly introverted, I get it.

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 9h

I have variegated monsteras, but they're really young.

Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 9h

Ahh I see.

Also...

The variegated form has fancy fruit.

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 10h

Have you ever considered that your eyeballs might do some crazy stuff, when your eyelids are closed?

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 10h

Or was it Slocombe?

I could look it up, but trying to jog the little grey cells.

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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 11h

People seemed to like that earlier shot I posted of the red-rumped parrot about to have a drink at Lake Hattah. So, here's another - with his beak in the water 🙂

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 10h

One of my friends had a Mrs Slocolm alt account on Twitter, and whenever I mentioned my Pussy, they'd appear with an entendre or two.

I never found out who it was, but I have narrowed it down to three.

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WhiteRoseAFA @whiteroseafa.bsky.social · 11h

These costumes really ruin the optics of the propaganda videos the far right wants to make, which is what they're there for.

ICE will eventually target them and brutalize them to try to run them off, so they can get useful propaganda video. I hope they're prepared for that.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 15h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Dr Perry Beasley-Hall @pbeasleyhall.bsky.social · 17h

Cooloola monsters are weird, chunky insects endemic to South East Queensland, Australia. They're probably related to king crickets (Anostostomatidae), but not much is known about their evolution. The wingless females live permanently underground. #EverydayEnsifera

📸: Visit Gympie Region

A pale insect with tiny eyes digging underground. It looks almost like a fat potato with legs.

Source: https://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/great-experiences/wildlife/

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 11h

I see what you did there.

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 11h

I am yet to try it, the fruit grows here, but never ripens.

Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 11h

Brilliant!

Fantasy (SAT Choir Cover) by Earth Wind & Fire [PowerChorus]

YouTube video by DUC DreamersUnionChoir

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Wayne @shakesfirst.bsky.social · 11h

Come on @naughtydog.com. You guys owe the bandicoot a little help. Even just to link the video.
youtube.com/shorts/BEsUN...

Help Save The Eastern Barred Bandicoot!

YouTube video by Conservation Volunteers Australia

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 11h

Oh yes. The cheese tax.

I find there are other taxes too.

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 11h

The way Jasmine can always seem to find food lodged in a crevice somewhere, and eat it, is amazing.

"JASMINE, WHAT HAVE YOU GOT NOW!?"

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Anthony Morgan @admorgan.bsky.social · 11h

With fucking treasury.
Welp, we should be broke by the end of the year.
I would like each govt member’s name, and each senior public servant’s name, of all who brokered and okayed this deal with known data scroungers and digital carpetbaggers regarding ALL OUR MONEY, displayed in foot high letters.

CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · 19h

Scoop: OpenAI has signed its first ever Australia government contract, quietly inking a deal with Treasury amid the ChatGPT-maker's charm offensive on policymakers.

This modest contract is an ideal foothold into future, more lucrative deals, according to one firm's analysis.
www.crikey.com.au/20...

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 11h

Absolutely correct.

Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 11h

Disco was made by the LGBT+ & POC communities, thus the right can't stand it.

Play it loud Brothers & Sisters!

Gloria Gaynor - Never Can Say Goodbye / Reach Out I’ll Be There (Starparade, 05.06.1975)

YouTube video by Gloria Gaynor

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 12h

"We appologise for this break in transmission, we'll return shortly."

Love's Theme 愛のテーマ（耳コピ）Barry White & Love Unlimited Orchestra ★Electone cover

YouTube video by aki-Electone solo

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 14h

Like everything else, it requires some study.

I have had losses, have I ever.

Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 14h

Anothe plant channel I follow which is really good, except it is based in the UK.

But he likes similar plants to me, so it works.

🌿 Top 10 Challenging Houseplants… Enter If You Dare 👀

YouTube video by Houseplantygoodness

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Kubar69 @kubar69.bsky.social · 15h

This Video Was Banned On TikTok!

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 15h

Yet they're all so very religious.

John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 16h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 18h

Here’s video of the incident

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 15h

Listen, Magpie samples for the scary forest in Legend.

Legend, Director's Cut (1985), Meg Mucklebones

YouTube video by Discover Films & Movies

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Wolfie Rankin @wolfierankin.bsky.social · 15h

This is Variegated Billietiae

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 16h

Noem fleeing "war torn" Portland

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