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Caster Monkey
@castermonkey.bsky.social
Hobbyist metalcaster, monkeyshines rogue.
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I started a list for #monkeyshines2025 to help people find accounts as they migrate over. Hopefully it makes the transition easier. Let me know if you want to be added to the list!

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Almost 85%!

Yesterday was a blast. No better time to show some appreciation and give the GoFundMe a little bump!

#monkeyshines2026

www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...
Donate to Support Tacoma's 2026 Monkeyshines Project, organized by Ms Monkey
The Monkeyshines Project 2026 - Year of the Horse It's our 23rd year … Ms Monkey needs your support for Support Tacoma's 2026 Monkeyshines Project
www.gofundme.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM
What even are these pants? Lol

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Don't forget to wash your hands!

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 10:13 PM
We're feeling a bit stumped so far...

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 9:41 PM
February 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
It was low-ish, and the second picture is as important as the first.
February 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Light a fire under your tush and find one of our coins within a city block of this fine piece!

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Horses like apples, right?

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 2:53 PM
One last stop! Time for us to Step inside out of the cold!

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Y's it so cold down here?

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Happy Presidents Day

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 4:55 AM
But seriously, it's Freezing out here!

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Grab your tickets, our rodeo has finally arrived! 🐎

#monkeyshines2026
February 17, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Everyone's out of the hot tub, rinsed, filed, and brushed. Allow me to introduce my hides for this season!

These are Celtic silver horse coin replicas. The Treveri coin (~50 BC) is on the left, the Iceni coin (~50 AD) is on the right.

#monkeyshines2026
February 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Can't make it out this weekend, but I'll have a preview up soon!

Not to leave you empty-handed, if you're looking for something to listen to while you're hunting/hiding, I made a year of the horse playlist. Enjoy!

#monkeyshines2026

open.spotify.com/playlist/5Wt...
Year of the Horse
open.spotify.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's not the straw that stirs the drink, but it is the graphite rod that scrapes the dross? Not quite the same ring to it...
February 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM
As the graphite chunks all over will tell you, horses are apparently stubborn!
February 11, 2026 at 3:26 AM
I've been slacking on video or pictures, but I did manage a few glamor shots. :) #monkeyshines2026
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Finally, *Finally* it's casting night! #monkeyshines2026
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Sun's out, funds out!

Have a few bucks after payday? The #monkeyshines2026 GoFundMe is 2/3 of the way to their goal! Let's get them that final 1/3 to keep the magic going year after year!

gofund.me/52f87b1ab
Donate to Support Tacoma's 2026 Monkeyshines Project, organized by Ms Monkey
The Monkeyshines Project 2026 - Year of the Horse It's our 23rd year … Ms Monkey needs your support for Support Tacoma's 2026 Monkeyshines Project
gofund.me
February 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I had to simplify a bit this year, but I'm pretty happy with the designs I'm rolling with.

Not quite ready to show them off in full, but I'm getting too antsy not to do a little sneak peek!

#monkeyshines2026
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
What better time to donate than now? They're about 1/3 of the way there!

www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...

#monkeyshines2026
January 22, 2026 at 7:26 PM
New crucible, who dis?

I've got some patching to do on the furnace before I get on to casting, but the refractory cement is in hand. Getting closer now!
January 21, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Looks like things are slowly starting for #monkeyshines2026!

People scattered across social media last year. I stand by leaving Twitter, but the fragmentation is a drag.

What's your social media plan this year? Where are you checking? Where are you posting? Mostly, is it worth staying on Bluesky?
January 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM