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Kat Volk

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Planetary scientist, equestrian, and cat herder. Cat posts at: https://bsky.app/profile/katskitties.bsky.social

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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.bsky.social · 42m

Layoff notices at JPL are going out today.

About 11% of the Lab, or 550 people, are being let go.

I'm thinking of my friends and colleagues there, some of whom will still be employed after today and some of whom won't.

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this.

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 2h

They got it fixed in about half an hour which was a nice surprise! So on with my day

Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 2h

Thankfully they were fast!

Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 2h

Free! I always buy tires at discount tire because they take care of these things

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 3h

It all good! Just a nail in a spot where they can easily repair

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 3h

One downside of the rain is more debris in the roads. Spending the morning at the tire shop getting my tire repaired

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 22h

The rain is mostly done I think. Echo’s face sums up my feelings about that. But I enjoyed and am thankful for the 7 hours of rain we did get

Echo is on the foot of the recliner. Her head is resting against my shin and her face looks a bit sad

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 23h

She was! And purring!

Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 23h

Echo says the day is going purrfectly

Echo is passed out in my lap as we sit together in the recliner. Her head is resting on my shoulder

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! Especially all day rain! I miss days like this where you just sit listening to the sound of rain for hours

Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 1d

Gus does not approve of my lunch. Nothing he enjoys that he can snag a bite of

Close up of Gus who is sitting in my lap. My arm is wrapped around him while resting on the table. He had a grumpy look on his face and is squinting his eyes

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 1d

The continuing rain is making me so happy. Enjoying a nice lunch while watching the rain out my front window and listening to the sound from the open door

A half eaten lunch consisting of an egg salad sandwich, coleslaw, and cut up oranges

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a good day. It’s a work holiday. It’s rainy (which I love), and cool enough to have to doors and windows open for fresh air. And the cats are being bonkers little goofballs, so I have excellent entertainment

Gus & Echo @katskitties.bsky.social · 1d

Avert your eyes! (Toy) Mouse murder!!

Echo is on her side in the living room viciously bunny kicking and chomping her long tailed wool mouse toy

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Chris Schaller @hicommander.bsky.social · 2d

Could this be aliens?

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 4d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 2d

Wow!

Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 2d

Haven’t gotten any rain at my place yet!!

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 3d

It was walmart pizza made in the toaster oven 😂

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Kat Volk @katvolk.bsky.social · 3d

Dinner tonight is much more respectable than last night

A bowl with roasted zucchini and yellow squash and a southwestern flavored chicken, black beans, and rice bake covered in cheese and sliced green onions

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Sarah Tuttle @niais.bsky.social · 4d

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