AJC

@xyzzy

married to @torsosquirrel.bsky.social TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS. Just a cishet autistic white guy trying to listen to the world and be kind. I do DevOps for work, walk and photography for fun. I ask stupid questions, I know and I'm sorry.

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AJC@xyzzy· 26d

Made peanut butter oat dog biscuits for Henry. Further proving I don't mind cooking for others but often have to drag myself into the kitchen for myself.

A wood style kitchen counter with a black induction cooktop embedded. On the cooktop are mise en place ingredients, milk, flour, oats, peanut butter, olive oil, apple sauce, and baking powder. Also present is a glass mixing bowl and a red silicone tray with 14 dog paw molds set in it.

The ingredients have been mixed and pushed into the red silicone mold. Some paws have already been turned out onto brown parchment paper before baking.

The baked biscuits are sitting on a cooling rack.

AJC@xyzzy· 27d

Some pre frozen treats for Henry. Plain yoghurt, treats, frozen raspberries, and frozen blueberries. #DogsOfBluesky #Dogs

A red silicone tray with 15 dog bone shaped molds. 8 are filled with yoghurt, 7 with water, and all have a mixture of treats, raspberries and blueberries. These will be frozen and enjoyed later!

AJC@xyzzy· 28d

Onions don't shiv, figure M&S *nasty*, spud. #Batman #TheDarkKnightReturns

A close up view of 1 and a half onions in a tight red plastic mesh bag. A paper tag proclaims "eat well, M&S food brown onions. Great for cooking. Slice or Dice"

AJC@xyzzy· Jul 14

It's like they thought that the milkshake machine was too reliable and wanted to do worse.

The complex hoses and hoppers inside a Heinz remix machine.

AJC@xyzzy· Jul 13

1 minute after getting home from our longer than usual morning walk, Henry has decided to show his appreciation by passing out on the couch. ❤️❤️❤️ #DogsOfBluesky #Dog #Dogs #DogSky #dunnock #Hampshire

A black leather sofa covered by multiple layers of large throws. The top layer is an Indian paisley style quilted blanket, underneath are light and dark blue throws. Lying on the couch is a very tired and happy large light reddish brown dog.

4 White and pink wildflowers against a background of vividly green foliage.

A Dunnock bird perches on a branch surrounded by green leaves, against a blue sky.

AJC@xyzzy· Jul 8

Trying to show I'm an ally. It's not much but I hope it helps someone to see it one day.

A blue/grey cross body bag strap with a zippered pocket. On the pocket are 2 badges. One is a rainbow LGBT pride flag. The other is a trans flag with the words "protect trans kids" on it.

AJC@xyzzy· Jul 5

So many wildflowers, and so many butterflies and other insects. Henry is enjoying his first off-leash time after his overnight vet stay a couple of days ago. (He had/has pancreatitis) #DogsOfBluesky #Dog #Dogs #DogSky #Hampshire #Basingstoke

An English meadow full of wildflowers, with a line of trees in full foliage on the horizon. In the foreground a large light brown dog has his head down sniffing something of great interest.

AJC@xyzzy· Jul 1

@mu.social can someone from your dev or security people explain why mu needs such broad permissions? I'm reluctant to grant such access without understanding why (see image)

AJC@xyzzy· Jun 26

My brain: "you know what would be unsettling? Realistic eyes in nail art. You should look it up!" Me: "I dunno, it might be disturbing" Brain: "who's in charge here bucko?"

A view of a hand with the fingers curled over the palm in a loose fist. All the fingernails are visible. Which is a shane because they have realistic human irises painted on them, which is shudder inducingly disturbing.

AJC@xyzzy· Jun 25

Henry: "I haven't eaten in over an *hour*, please sir just a tiny morsel!" #DogsOfBluesky #Dogs #Dog #DogSky

Looking down at my lap while seated. An orange plate with a large sausage roll sits on my lap. I'm wearing dark turquoise soft trousers and the couch is covered by a brightly patterned paisley style throw. To my right is my dog Henry lying his head on the seat, trying his hardest to look starving and pathetic. He's a light brown dog with dark nose and muzzle, and dark eyebrows.

AJC@xyzzy· Jun 21

Henry cultivating his inner calm in a patch of morning sun.

A light brown dog sits on a wooden deck with his nose pointing to our right, with his eyes closed as if meditating. He is in a patch of sunlight.

AJC@xyzzy· Jun 14

A couple of lucky shots of a Red Kite in Hampshire on June 13th. Canon R6 mkII, 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 EF lens (plus R adapter) #photography #photo #PhotoSky #Hampshire I really wish I had a faster focusing telephoto lens for this!

The view from the rear right quarter of a Red Kite bird in the sky with its wings straight out and its claws tucked up under its body. Its wings are aligned from the top left corner of the view to the bottom right corner. Beyond the bird is a blurred passenger jet with 2 large engines, viewed from below and looking at the right side of the aircraft. The bird is mostly lined up with the plane

AJC@xyzzy· Jun 8

But my dog is a very good boy who doesn't like to travel. May I please have a waiver so I can stay with him?

AJC@xyzzy· Jun 3

It's tough to sit through surgery of a loved one. #Dog #Dogs #DogSky #DogsOfBluesky

A light brown dog lies on a grey rug at the foot of a human who is darning a stuffed toy duck. The dog is resting his head on his paws and looking pensive. The toy duck sits on its back on the lap of the human, with darning thread and a needle laid on its belly.

AJC@xyzzy· May 30

LOOK AT THIS FACE how can I resist?

A light brown dog is in focus while the foreground and background are blurred. He's looking at the camera with his nose pointing off to the right slightly, showing slightly more of the right side of his face than the left. He's mostly in shadow, but light is showing the left of his face more than the right.

AJC@xyzzy· May 30

I'm trying to figure out if this is a #crow, or immature #rook or #raven. Any pointers for telling them apart? #birding @rspb.bsky.social #photo #photography

View of the right side of a large black bird in flight, legs curled up and wings flared upwards

View of the right side of a large black bird in flight, legs curled up and wings flared downwards

View of the right side of a large black bird in flight, legs curled up and wings mid beat

AJC@xyzzy· May 29

Red Kite over #Beggarwood park in #Basingstoke #Hampshire on 2026-05-28 Canon R6 mark 2, 50mm lens (I had to crop most of the photo out) Next time I'll bring the 75-300mm lens! #photo #photography #PhotoSky

A red kite bird of prey against a blue sky, its wings outstretched. It is mostly reddish brown with a white head and white patches towards the ends of its wings. It has feathers separated at the end of its wings like fingers.

A red kite bird of prey against a blue sky, its wings are curled midway downwards as it flaps. It is mostly reddish brown with a white head and white patches towards the ends of its wings. It has feathers separated at the end of its wings like fingers.

AJC@xyzzy· May 28

I keep forgetting to wear hazmat gear to my local B&M store 😠😡🤬 This is from shopping basket handles.

A view of a very pale white person's left forearm, with 3 red irritated patches of skin showing either side of the inner elbow. 1 more patch is halfway down the inner forearm.

AJC@xyzzy· May 28

Doctor Who title screen with the words "curse of the cursed curse"

AJC@xyzzy· May 28

A Doctor Who title screen with the words "Cybermen OnlyFans"

AJC@xyzzy· May 28

Fun with #infrared, interesting to see just how much hotter my ring finger is because it has a cut that is healing.

an infrared picture of a human left hand. The ring finger is bright red while the other fingers are green, showing that it is a higher temperature.

A mug of tea in infrared. The rim of the mug is cool blue, the body is green fading to orange red where the tea has heated the ceramic, and the handle is cool blue.

AJC@xyzzy· May 24

@thespaceshipper.com could the Nell have been any more suggestive? "Quick, to the USS Titties!"

The Nell starship from the 1980 movie Battle Beyond the Stars. It has 2 bulges up front reminiscent of a womans breasts, is a medium reddish brown, and has 2 weapon pylons perpendicular to the ship body above the breast bulges.

AJC@xyzzy· May 23

The Enterprise from Star Trek the next generation beside a large comet. The text reads "this is the last time we take away Worf's prune juice"

AJC@xyzzy· May 23

Getting Henry out while the temperature isn't too hot. He met a nice lady named Bella who matched his energy well. #Dog #Dogs #DogsOfBluesky #DogSky #Beggarwood #Basingstoke

2 dogs play off leash in a park. One is light brown and the other is black and white. Both have tails upright and straight out, and both are about 25 to 30 kilograms. The black and white dog is in mid leap towards the light brown dog, who is turning towards her. There's trees with full foliage on the horizon and hazy very sunny blue sky above.

2 dogs chasing each other in mid right turn with their tails towards us. One is light brown, the other is black and white. They are on a rough grass field in bright sunshine. The brown dog is in front, the black and white one close behind!

AJC@xyzzy· May 21

A couple of #flower photos I just took while on a walk with Henry. Garlic Mustard, 'Alliaria Petiolata', and a Dog Rose, 'Rosa Canina'. Canon R6 mkII, 100mm 2.8 macro EF lens with adapter. #photography

5 white flowers with 4 petals sprout from a single stalk against a blurred background of green. Around the flowers are 5 thin stalks with flat ends. Further behind, lower on the stalk, are 4 longer stalks with flat ends. This is probably Garlic Mustard, Alliaria petiolata.

a flower with 5 heart shaped petals, with a gradient from white in the centre to pale pink on the edges. Pale yellow centre of the flower is surrounded by many short stamen stalks with orange blobs on the ends. This is a Dog Rose, Rosa Canina

AJC@xyzzy· May 17

This isn't much of a surprise, according to this site I'm a Democratic Socialist: findmypolitics.com?e=-91&so=-75...

an infographic from findmypolitics.com stating that I'm a Democratic Socialist, far left / anti-capitalist. Economic: 91% left wing. Social: 75% libertarian. Civil Liberties: 34% pro liberty. Governance: 69% globalist. System trust: 28% low trust.

AJC@xyzzy· May 17

This warms my heart. Henry enjoying himself galloping through the forest in Beggarwood Park, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke. Taken with a Canon R6 mkII on sports setting with a 50mm lens. #Dog #Dogs #DogsOfBluesky #Forest #Woodland #eyebleach #happy #Basingstoke #Beggarwood

A light brown dog gallops from left to right across a forest floor. His ears are flying upwards from his motion,and his tail is straight out behind him. His front right paw, closest to the viewer, is raised, while his front left paw is midway through propelling him forward. The forest floor is covered by brown leaves in the 3rd of the frame closest to the right lower corner. The rest of the forest floor is covered in a combination of ivy, ground cover greenery, and large logs covered in moss. There are multiple trees from shoots through young saplings and mature trees in the background. This dog is having a great time and looks very happy with his mouth open and eyes intent on something to the right of the frame.

AJC@xyzzy· May 17

MFW when I go into an uncontrollable butt frenzy (2000AD, Artist: Simon Bisley (I think?)) #ArtSky #ComicSky

2 comic panels. The first has a man with a metal head and human mouth and jaw headbutting a vertical wooden beam, breaking it. He says "Holy heck! Muh dial's stuck on 4 and a half!" "I can't stop!" with sound effects "BOK! BOK! BOK!" and "CRAAAA-AAKKKAA!". The second panel is a series of broken vertical beams with 3 "BOK!" sound effects and 2 "CRAA-AAK!" sound effects. In the distance a speech bubble says "I'm goin' into an uncontrollable BUTT FRENZY!"

AJC@xyzzy· May 15

J Kenji Alt-Lopez recipe for crunchy roast potatoes. Tossed in garlic infused olive oil after being boiled for 15 minutes, they're roasted at 200°C fan oven until golden brown. Yes, they're delicious 😁 #food #FoodSky #Vegetarian #Potatoes

A view looking down from a standing position at a black induction cooktop set in a wood effect countertop. On the cooktop is a baking tray lined with tinfoil. On the foil are roast potatoes looking delicious.

AJC@xyzzy· May 12