Forrest Bates
@forrestbates.bsky.social
Husband, dad, programmer, church goer, reader of comics, player of video games, watcher of tv and movies, loser of weight and all around pretty swell guy.
I bought this movie translight forever ago and finally found a box the right size to hold it and light from behind with some led strips
January 20, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I bought this movie translight forever ago and finally found a box the right size to hold it and light from behind with some led strips
Ready to kick off turning 50 in 2026 by going back to my bicentennial baby roots
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Ready to kick off turning 50 in 2026 by going back to my bicentennial baby roots
The carols have been sung, the ham has been eaten, the presents are wrapped and now for a few Christmas specials before bed. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ours to yours.
December 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The carols have been sung, the ham has been eaten, the presents are wrapped and now for a few Christmas specials before bed. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ours to yours.
Making the most out of our 25th Anniversary Disney World trip. It is some kind of Disney magic because we have not had to wait more than 10 minutes for a ride today.
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Making the most out of our 25th Anniversary Disney World trip. It is some kind of Disney magic because we have not had to wait more than 10 minutes for a ride today.
I got my steps in. Time for a Mickey Ice Cream Bar!
December 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I got my steps in. Time for a Mickey Ice Cream Bar!
John Williams music makes everything better.
December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
John Williams music makes everything better.
I finally figured out what Golden the K-Pop Demon Hunters were singing about.
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I finally figured out what Golden the K-Pop Demon Hunters were singing about.
Tradition also dictates buffalo turkey dip with the Thanksgiving leftovers and some homemade soft pretzels for The Game.
November 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Tradition also dictates buffalo turkey dip with the Thanksgiving leftovers and some homemade soft pretzels for The Game.
Tradition dictates that I take the Christmas cards down to Rudolph to get postmarked.
November 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Tradition dictates that I take the Christmas cards down to Rudolph to get postmarked.
Princess and the boys finished the desserts for tomorrow so we got to get out and see Zootopia 2. It was a lot of fun
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Princess and the boys finished the desserts for tomorrow so we got to get out and see Zootopia 2. It was a lot of fun
This has been a challenging year BUT I am giving thanks.
I have been out of work since March BUT I start a new exciting job soon.
We had three cars totaled BUT no one was hurt and we were able to get where we needed to go.
I am glad I have my faith and rejoice in that.
I have been out of work since March BUT I start a new exciting job soon.
We had three cars totaled BUT no one was hurt and we were able to get where we needed to go.
I am glad I have my faith and rejoice in that.
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
This has been a challenging year BUT I am giving thanks.
I have been out of work since March BUT I start a new exciting job soon.
We had three cars totaled BUT no one was hurt and we were able to get where we needed to go.
I am glad I have my faith and rejoice in that.
I have been out of work since March BUT I start a new exciting job soon.
We had three cars totaled BUT no one was hurt and we were able to get where we needed to go.
I am glad I have my faith and rejoice in that.
@staceysparlour.bsky.social Santa is gonna have to hustle to get one
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
@staceysparlour.bsky.social Santa is gonna have to hustle to get one
Having Princess stitch this patch to my hat for our upcoming Disney trip!
November 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Having Princess stitch this patch to my hat for our upcoming Disney trip!
Get it! I really enjoy this series
Kindle Deal: RIVERS OF LONDON by @benaaronovitch.bsky.social is currently on sale in North America!
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#RiversOfLondon
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Rivers of London: 10th Anniversary Edition (Rivers of London US Book 1)
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November 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Get it! I really enjoy this series
Ran into some friends while taking a walk in the neighborhood.
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Ran into some friends while taking a walk in the neighborhood.
Thankfully I did not have to hunt as hard as @dinosaurdracula.bsky.social and @sludgecentral.bsky.social did for the ice cream
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thankfully I did not have to hunt as hard as @dinosaurdracula.bsky.social and @sludgecentral.bsky.social did for the ice cream
Celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of our first date by seeing Tron Ares.
October 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of our first date by seeing Tron Ares.
Being a band geek is hereditary
October 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Being a band geek is hereditary
@comicsovertime.bsky.social every week I think Dan and I might have been separated at birth. Casanova is one of my all time favorites
September 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@comicsovertime.bsky.social every week I think Dan and I might have been separated at birth. Casanova is one of my all time favorites
Cool weather this morning encouraged me to make a pile of apple fritters for breakfast
September 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Cool weather this morning encouraged me to make a pile of apple fritters for breakfast
Snap bought it this morning!
STONE & SKY, the latest #RiversOfLondon novel by @benaaronovitch.bsky.social is on sale today in North America! The eBook is only $2.99…
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Published by @dawbooks.bsky.social.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Snap bought it this morning!
@flyingwalruss.bsky.social still pretty even after cutting it
September 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
@flyingwalruss.bsky.social still pretty even after cutting it
A little Disney Haunted Mansion Haloween preparation. I bought this light up crystal ball traced a line art Madame Leota onto some contact paper and stuck it inside.
September 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A little Disney Haunted Mansion Haloween preparation. I bought this light up crystal ball traced a line art Madame Leota onto some contact paper and stuck it inside.
James smoked a turkey breast in his new smoker today. Pastor shared that he thinks Heaven smells like smoked meats and I think he is right. My dad would be real proud of him and how his first try went.
September 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
James smoked a turkey breast in his new smoker today. Pastor shared that he thinks Heaven smells like smoked meats and I think he is right. My dad would be real proud of him and how his first try went.