Gaffers
@gaffers.bsky.social
He/him
Aircraft Cybersecurity Principal Engineer by day, hacker of drones by night
British fella in Chicago
#BikeCHI #aviation #cybersecurity
I'm doing my best to be an LGBTQI+ ally, always open to learn how I can improve as a human
Malort enthusiast
Aircraft Cybersecurity Principal Engineer by day, hacker of drones by night
British fella in Chicago
#BikeCHI #aviation #cybersecurity
I'm doing my best to be an LGBTQI+ ally, always open to learn how I can improve as a human
Malort enthusiast
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Gaffers
@gaffers.bsky.social
· Nov 22
I have seen a bunch of new followers recently so I thought I should let you know a bit about me so you can make an informed decision on whether to keep following.
I work as a Principal Engineer at a large US airline on a team responsible for securing all the digital touch points with our aircraft.
I work as a Principal Engineer at a large US airline on a team responsible for securing all the digital touch points with our aircraft.
Today is Christmas for Northern hemisphere rugby fans and a great start for Italy!
March 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Today is Christmas for Northern hemisphere rugby fans and a great start for Italy!
While we're all at it....
January 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
While we're all at it....
Of all the pieces to miss, Lego!
January 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Of all the pieces to miss, Lego!
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From the other place :)
January 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
From the other place :)
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What’s it like to fly around the interior of Antarctica in a turbine-converted 83 year old DC-3? It’s like this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO9T...
January 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Hopefully we can now get someone who actually knows what they are doing. I won't hold my breath.
Would like to take a moment and highlight the CTA photos that I took this last Saturday on my trip to Conservatory Park 😊
January 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hopefully we can now get someone who actually knows what they are doing. I won't hold my breath.
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I still love this Venn diagram.
The simple truth.
The simple truth.
My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Any questions?
Recently cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Any questions?
Recently cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
January 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I still love this Venn diagram.
The simple truth.
The simple truth.
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Great cities, large and small, prioritize people, not cars, by investing in spaces that nurture, inspire, and create vibrant, lasting character.
Every step taken to reduce the sterilization caused by cars and their infrastructure brings us closer to restoring livability.
Every step taken to reduce the sterilization caused by cars and their infrastructure brings us closer to restoring livability.
January 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Great cities, large and small, prioritize people, not cars, by investing in spaces that nurture, inspire, and create vibrant, lasting character.
Every step taken to reduce the sterilization caused by cars and their infrastructure brings us closer to restoring livability.
Every step taken to reduce the sterilization caused by cars and their infrastructure brings us closer to restoring livability.
If you lived through the pandemic and you still don't cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, then fuck you very much. I hope you have a miserable year.
Signed, a chap lying in bed, sick.
Signed, a chap lying in bed, sick.
January 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
If you lived through the pandemic and you still don't cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, then fuck you very much. I hope you have a miserable year.
Signed, a chap lying in bed, sick.
Signed, a chap lying in bed, sick.
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Sessions for our fundraiser for @WCKitchen @shmoocon are as follows. Can’t make one? Choose another. Want all three? Thrilled to have you. Get your tickets now!
3 mixologist stations, tasty concoctions, good company. See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/unicorn-fu...
3 mixologist stations, tasty concoctions, good company. See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/unicorn-fu...
December 31, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Sessions for our fundraiser for @WCKitchen @shmoocon are as follows. Can’t make one? Choose another. Want all three? Thrilled to have you. Get your tickets now!
3 mixologist stations, tasty concoctions, good company. See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/unicorn-fu...
3 mixologist stations, tasty concoctions, good company. See you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/unicorn-fu...
Spain is awesome bc I can eat my own body weight in Iberico ham and still lose 5 lbs in less than 2 weeks.
December 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Spain is awesome bc I can eat my own body weight in Iberico ham and still lose 5 lbs in less than 2 weeks.
TW: footage from the crash site of the AZAL ERJ aircraft.
Unverified footage of the fuselage of the AZAL ERJ which crashed this morning. I am unable to translate what is said.
That does not look like a bird strike.
Source: t.me/fighter_bomb... via the guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Unverified footage of the fuselage of the AZAL ERJ which crashed this morning. I am unable to translate what is said.
That does not look like a bird strike.
Source: t.me/fighter_bomb... via the guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
December 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM
TW: footage from the crash site of the AZAL ERJ aircraft.
Unverified footage of the fuselage of the AZAL ERJ which crashed this morning. I am unable to translate what is said.
That does not look like a bird strike.
Source: t.me/fighter_bomb... via the guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Unverified footage of the fuselage of the AZAL ERJ which crashed this morning. I am unable to translate what is said.
That does not look like a bird strike.
Source: t.me/fighter_bomb... via the guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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This is why fighting for safe infrastructure matters. When people dismiss it as "cyclists being entitled," they ignore the life-and-death stakes families like this face.
These are not just "accidents", they are preventable tragedies. Advocacy saves lives.
These are not just "accidents", they are preventable tragedies. Advocacy saves lives.
This is the last holiday photo of Robyn, Rachel, our dog Taffy and me all together. Robyn and Taffy are gone now. Rachel was nearly killed bicycling three week after her sister was crushed to death on their bicycle. Memories such as this bring tears to my eyes.
Remember those who are gone today...
Remember those who are gone today...
December 25, 2024 at 3:51 PM
This is why fighting for safe infrastructure matters. When people dismiss it as "cyclists being entitled," they ignore the life-and-death stakes families like this face.
These are not just "accidents", they are preventable tragedies. Advocacy saves lives.
These are not just "accidents", they are preventable tragedies. Advocacy saves lives.
I hope you've all remembered to leave John some size 10 shoes and a Beretta 32 in your ducting or attic.
December 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM
I hope you've all remembered to leave John some size 10 shoes and a Beretta 32 in your ducting or attic.
Bollard: oo, that tickles!
Bollard > Cyber Truck
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
December 24, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Bollard: oo, that tickles!
This trip's haul.
The 'cellar' is beginning to look pretty healthy.
The 'cellar' is beginning to look pretty healthy.
December 24, 2024 at 1:35 PM
This trip's haul.
The 'cellar' is beginning to look pretty healthy.
The 'cellar' is beginning to look pretty healthy.
The gossip in my parent's building: there is a strange large chap walking around in shorts n t-shirt and swimming in the outdoor pool. It's not normal behavior!
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It's 65+ here, and almost everyone is wearing multiple layers and coats.
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It's 65+ here, and almost everyone is wearing multiple layers and coats.
December 24, 2024 at 1:06 PM
The gossip in my parent's building: there is a strange large chap walking around in shorts n t-shirt and swimming in the outdoor pool. It's not normal behavior!
😆😆😆
It's 65+ here, and almost everyone is wearing multiple layers and coats.
😆😆😆
It's 65+ here, and almost everyone is wearing multiple layers and coats.
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it has been brought to my attention that not everyone is aware of this. in 2009, folger's coffee ran a holiday ad that appeared to imply a pair of siblings were doin' it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOQk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOQk...
December 23, 2024 at 5:25 PM
it has been brought to my attention that not everyone is aware of this. in 2009, folger's coffee ran a holiday ad that appeared to imply a pair of siblings were doin' it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOQk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOQk...
Despite not drinking yesterday, I emerged feeling hungover from my jetlag-plus-no-sleep-during-travel induced 12.5 sleepfest.
December 22, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Despite not drinking yesterday, I emerged feeling hungover from my jetlag-plus-no-sleep-during-travel induced 12.5 sleepfest.