Wotan, From Texas

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Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· 17d

Meanwhile, I got this out of Gemini. It appears to be correct. It certainly passes the smell test based on my, admittedly limited, knowledge of African geography plus comparing it with a map. 1/2

A map of Africa created by Gemini that appears to be correct.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· 18d

In the case of Brewster County, it is theoretically about money, since a wall will kill the tourism industry. Sadly, I only saw one @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social sign out there earlier this month.

A sample of an anti-wall flyer in Brewster County, Texas. It includes info about weekly protests that were happening in June.

Another sample anti-wall flyer from Brewster County, Texas. This contains information about a protest on Independence Day and talks about how the region is currently without representation in the House.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Jul 16

A thunderstorm at sunset over the Christmas Mountains, Brewster County, Southwest Texas. #photography #weather #wx #fujifim #fuji #xt30

A black and white image of a thunderstorm over the Christmas Mountains of Brewster County in Southwest Texas.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Jul 11

My mind immediately goes to The Quick and the Dead.

A still from The Quick and the Dead. Gene Hackman (John Herod) is mockingly referring to Ace Hanlon (Lance Henriksen) by one of his aliases: The Scourge of the Sagebrush.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Jul 9

It had been a minute since I'd thought of "'Allo 'Allo", but that scene in The Court Jester was clearly the inspiration for a bit in "'Allo 'Allo."

A still from the British sitcom "'Allo 'Allo." The scene quoted here is clearly inspired by The Court Jester.

Capt. Has Geering: Do you not see that if you kill him with your pill from the till by making[sic?] it with the drug in the jug, then you need not light the candle with the handle on the gateau from the chateau!

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Jul 5

We spent Independence Day enjoying our birthright as Americans: one of our national parks. This is Big Bend National Park in far southwest Texas. It is a place of rugged beauty and unique geology. It is also a place under assault.

The Window, Chisos Basin, Big Bend National Park, Texas

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Jun 18

The desert any day over this crap.

Current conditions in Magnolia, TX (Houston area), where it is 92 with 59% humidity and feels like 104.

Current conditions in Terlingua, TX (far southwest Texas in the Chihuahuan Desert) where it is currently 91 with 21% humidity and feels like 87. It also might rain later. Desert thunderstorms are a real treat, in many ways.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Jun 4

This is a very unusual location for an #earthquake (3.5ml). I pulled up recent seismicity from #USGS and found nothing. The only geologic structure of significance I know of in the area is a buried impact structure. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquez...)

A screenshot from the USGS latest earthquakes map showing the 3.5ml earthquake near Jewett, TX.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· May 30

A classic from The Simpsons. A three panel piece showing Nelson kissing Lisa in the first panel, with the second two showing his gang say, "Aww man, you kissed a girl," and, "That is so gay."

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· May 17

I didn't know what to expect here, but this wasn't it. I did answer "neutral" on a lot of things, which makes sense given that I've been re-evaluating everything for the last few years. I wonder what the me of 2-3 years ago would have been. findmypolitics.com?e=3&so=-56&c...

My results from findmypolitics.com.

I am, surprisingly, rated as "liberal progressive."

In economics, I came up as center/mixed.
Social: moderately libertarian (no surprise).
Civil liberties: strongly pro-Liberty (again, no surprise).
Governance: moderately globalist.
System trust: center/mixed.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· May 10

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· May 9

They're still going to pave roads, and it will probably be just as destructive. I would like to introduce our government to a new invention called a Jeep, seen here in Big Bend.

A new invention that the US government has never heard of: a Jeep. Seen here on a dirt road in Big Bend National Park, proving that you don't need pavement to get around in that area.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· May 5

There is a chunk of the American population who can't put two and two together. I've chosen the most recent example (ignoring Rasmussen) on RCP, but other polls show this too. How do you approve of Donald but think the country is going in the wrong direction?

A screenshot of polling results from the Economist and YouGov from RCP. The most important ones are president approval and direction of the country. 40% approve of Donald for some reason, yet only 30% think the country is heading in the right direction.

What are these 10% thinking?

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Apr 28

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Apr 9

Will you be covering this one???

The legendary Penisaurus erectus from La Kiva Restaurant and Bar, Terlingua, TX.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Apr 4

Shit. Solid waste aboard space station. Can be handled in one of two ways. -- Jinx

A capture from the movie "Space Camp." It features the character Max, who I didn't realize was Joaquin Phoenix) and the robot Jinx. I couldn't locate a GIF of Jinx saying what I quoted in my Skeet. To reiterate, Jinx, in response to another character saying, "Holy shit!", begins to explain how to handle your problem on a space station. Jinx replies, "Shit. Solid waste aboard space station. Can be handled in one of two ways."

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Apr 3

New pfp.

Me. Behind me is The Window in Big Bend National Park.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Apr 2

#Dinosaur question raised on Reddit. Anyone have a thought?

A post from r/dinosaurs. The image is of one standard sauropod dinosaur standing between and in front of two tornadoes. There are multiple other funnels.

To paraphrase the question being asked: sauropods were too large to be picked up by tornadoes, but were their necks strong enough to resist the wind or "would they start helicoptering all over the place?"

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Apr 1

Kinda jealous of these people on Norwegian Gem tonight. Back in January, we were on a cruise out in the Gulf and were just within range to see a SpaceX launch. Not so close as to see liftoff, but I think we saw a stage separation. It drew the geek out in me, even though, you know, Musk. #ArtemisII

A screenshot from cruise mapper showing the Norwegian Gem very close to Cape Canaveral.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Mar 23

At a glance, I thought I was looking at the Davis Mountains room the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute outside Fort Davis, TX. My pic is from the summer, so it was green.

A summertime view of the Davis Mountains from the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute outside Fort Davis, TX.

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Mar 22

Big Bend bluebonnets during a boom year:

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Mar 22

Washington County:

Wotan, From Texas@wotantx· Mar 22

I can't figure out why they did it. The electric unlock is on the door, so it's not got anything to do with being able to remove the doors. This is my first Jeep. I did buy it to do Jeep things. It did take some getting used to. (The alt text here conveys important information.)