Wascawy Wabbit
@andrewwestratoo.bsky.social
The lens of humanity is a prism whereby most opinions can be understood if you realize they are just different shades coming from the same source of light.
Astronomy lover, owned by two big dogs.
Russia belongs in Russia. Period.
Astronomy lover, owned by two big dogs.
Russia belongs in Russia. Period.
Did a dog walk in La Barriere Park this afternoon. That wind bit hard! 🥶
December 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Did a dog walk in La Barriere Park this afternoon. That wind bit hard! 🥶
A quote in today's Wpg Free Press: "The government has wasted almost $18 billion on debt interest payments since 2016. That's enough money to build a Princess Auto Stadium and then burn it down and rebuild it again another 85 times."
And yet one individual can do that by themself in over 27 cities.
And yet one individual can do that by themself in over 27 cities.
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A quote in today's Wpg Free Press: "The government has wasted almost $18 billion on debt interest payments since 2016. That's enough money to build a Princess Auto Stadium and then burn it down and rebuild it again another 85 times."
And yet one individual can do that by themself in over 27 cities.
And yet one individual can do that by themself in over 27 cities.
Who here remembers The Bay’s window dressings, or going up to the 5th floor to visit Santa in his full-sized Christas Gingerbread house? The smell of ginger when the elevator doors opened, and it was the scent of Christmas!
Christmas memories… ❤️
Christmas memories… ❤️
There was a time when one of the favourite events for families during the Christmas season was visiting store window displays.
While many stores did this, Eaton's and Simpson's in Toronto took it to another level each Christmas.
This is the story!
📸 Archives of Ontario
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While many stores did this, Eaton's and Simpson's in Toronto took it to another level each Christmas.
This is the story!
📸 Archives of Ontario
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December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Who here remembers The Bay’s window dressings, or going up to the 5th floor to visit Santa in his full-sized Christas Gingerbread house? The smell of ginger when the elevator doors opened, and it was the scent of Christmas!
Christmas memories… ❤️
Christmas memories… ❤️
Just came back from a long walk with the dogs. Nice to see some excitement in the neighbourhood! 🙂
December 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Just came back from a long walk with the dogs. Nice to see some excitement in the neighbourhood! 🙂
The train was 42 minutes late, a break in the tracks this side of Kenora delayed it. But that didnt stop the ~1000 Winnipeggers from waiting in the -22C temps from anticipating its arrival!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The train was 42 minutes late, a break in the tracks this side of Kenora delayed it. But that didnt stop the ~1000 Winnipeggers from waiting in the -22C temps from anticipating its arrival!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
I'll be here tonight, anyone else going? It's a fun evening thing, food donations welcome!
www.todocanada.ca/city/winnipe...
www.todocanada.ca/city/winnipe...
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train 2025 - Manitoba
[adinserter block="2"]The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train program is returning to the rails to raise money, food, and awareness for food banks and hunger issues across Canada and the...
www.todocanada.ca
December 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I'll be here tonight, anyone else going? It's a fun evening thing, food donations welcome!
www.todocanada.ca/city/winnipe...
www.todocanada.ca/city/winnipe...
I have finally found the sweater that is so me. Cookie Monster, beware!
December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I have finally found the sweater that is so me. Cookie Monster, beware!
Sorry (not sorry!), but Christmas is officially on its way. #ChristmasCookieDecorating #YaySanta #HoHoHo
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sorry (not sorry!), but Christmas is officially on its way. #ChristmasCookieDecorating #YaySanta #HoHoHo
Doggies, fish and chips at The Forks.
November 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Doggies, fish and chips at The Forks.
I'm a bit late to the party, but these are my 2 aurora shots (combined to 1) from the evening of Nov. 12, taken at the Centre of Canada marker.
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I'm a bit late to the party, but these are my 2 aurora shots (combined to 1) from the evening of Nov. 12, taken at the Centre of Canada marker.
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Reposted by Wascawy Wabbit
New exposure risk in Winnipeg. If you have been exposed to measles and you start having symptoms, it is important to stay home. If you don't know you were exposed, but you have a fever, stay home.
Over that one thing could prevent all that. VACCINATION
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Over that one thing could prevent all that. VACCINATION
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
5 new measles exposure sites reported in Winnipeg | CBC News
Public health officials in Manitoba say there are five new measles exposure sites, all in Winnipeg.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
New exposure risk in Winnipeg. If you have been exposed to measles and you start having symptoms, it is important to stay home. If you don't know you were exposed, but you have a fever, stay home.
Over that one thing could prevent all that. VACCINATION
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Over that one thing could prevent all that. VACCINATION
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I finally had the opportunity to do a FULL image (not a test shot) with my new telescope. I chose The Heart Nebula, and let the scope run most of the night gathering data, then processed it this AM.
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I finally had the opportunity to do a FULL image (not a test shot) with my new telescope. I chose The Heart Nebula, and let the scope run most of the night gathering data, then processed it this AM.
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
My cousin who is visiting from out of town, yesterday got asked a couple questions for Global TV’s news segment on the Grey Cup.
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My cousin who is visiting from out of town, yesterday got asked a couple questions for Global TV’s news segment on the Grey Cup.
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
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🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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Interesting comparison. While perspective is the only difference when it appears the moon is larger when close to the horizon, there is a perceptive change when the Moon is at perigee (closest to Earth) and apogee (farthest).
And yes, the Moon’s orbit is not a circle, so its distance does vary.
And yes, the Moon’s orbit is not a circle, so its distance does vary.
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Interesting comparison. While perspective is the only difference when it appears the moon is larger when close to the horizon, there is a perceptive change when the Moon is at perigee (closest to Earth) and apogee (farthest).
And yes, the Moon’s orbit is not a circle, so its distance does vary.
And yes, the Moon’s orbit is not a circle, so its distance does vary.
Haven’t heard this in awhile.
“I close my eyes
Only for a moment and the moment's gone
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes with curiosity
Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind
…
Nothin' lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away
And all your money won't another minute buy”
“I close my eyes
Only for a moment and the moment's gone
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes with curiosity
Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind
…
Nothin' lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away
And all your money won't another minute buy”
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Haven’t heard this in awhile.
“I close my eyes
Only for a moment and the moment's gone
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes with curiosity
Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind
…
Nothin' lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away
And all your money won't another minute buy”
“I close my eyes
Only for a moment and the moment's gone
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes with curiosity
Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind
…
Nothin' lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away
And all your money won't another minute buy”
I just got the notification again. It's aurora time! (And clear skiesnto boot!)
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I just got the notification again. It's aurora time! (And clear skiesnto boot!)
repost with an iconic fictional band
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
repost with an iconic fictional band
Get your butts outside! Major aurora happening right now, visible in most parts of the city (and if you have clouds, those are clearing soon)!
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Get your butts outside! Major aurora happening right now, visible in most parts of the city (and if you have clouds, those are clearing soon)!
Don’t leave your children unattended in Iceland.
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Don’t leave your children unattended in Iceland.
Another video of our visit at the Skógafoss Falls. 200 feet from top, to this very misty bottom!
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Another video of our visit at the Skógafoss Falls. 200 feet from top, to this very misty bottom!
Beautiful sunset tonight, I'm hoping we may get our second aurora, with KP 6 expected. Clouds...hold off!
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Beautiful sunset tonight, I'm hoping we may get our second aurora, with KP 6 expected. Clouds...hold off!
Skógafoss Falls
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Skógafoss Falls