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Gene Anderson
@geneanderson.bsky.social
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Technology enthusiast, Nerd, likes to build weird stuff, energy transition, not into crypto so don’t ask, he/him, Twitter refuge. I’m not here for followers. I’m searching for Nerdvana.
St Albert, Alberta, Canada
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Taking a break from the sh1tshow that is Alberta politics to post fun nerdy stuff. I carved a wooden #Lego Darth Vader many years ago and decided it was time to make room for new stuff. Inspired by #StarWars #ROTJ, I said cheerio to my creation on a funeral pyre. More droids to follow. #Chopper
Wooden carving of Lego Darth Vader Wooden carving of Lego Darth Vader - burning on a funeral pyre as shown in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Anyone thinking that the Canada-US relationship is just going through a rocky period needs to read the effing fine print. They are hostile to their own people, ergo hostile to anyone, inc Canadians. They are no longer an ally. Decades of trust gone in less than a year.
#cndpoli
“Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws and affirmative action policies will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at the State Department that will impact how the agency conducts its annual Human Rights Report.”
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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If you’re looking to support public education in Alberta and want to end private charter schools getting public $, the petition is available to sign in many places today. For #StAlbert folks, head over to the city public library entrance btwn 11:00-1:00pm today (Sunday).
#abpoli
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca social media post for today
November 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Memo to the #algorithm on #LinkedIn - if you want me to EVER engage on that platform do NOT ever email me a recommendation like this. I don’t follow facists or authoritarians. Get fucked.
#abpoli
#socialmedia
Danielle Smith follow recommendation from LinkedIn - GTFOH
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Here’s Lily in my failed attempt at a dog’s ghost costume.
Dog in a bad ghost costume
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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I was waiting on the driveway for trick or treaters, handing out candy.
November 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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To the kid who whispered “Mom, I think that’s a REAL wizard” - Thanks kid, you made my night.
#Halloween
#LoTR
#Gandalf
Me dressed as Gandalf, sitting by a fire, reading a book, and handing out Halloween candy
November 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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After a younger wizard’s misadventure with my wizard’s staff, I have repaired it and am ready for trick or treaters tonight. Adventure awaits…
#LOTR
#Gandalf
#Halloween
#wizard
#maiar
Gandalf staff under repair Gandalf staff repaired
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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We’re going to need a smaller violin meme, parody of Jaws movie moment: You’re gonna need a bigger boat
October 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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It’s been a hot minute since Bruce McAllister recommended physical assault on a child while “moderating” a public event in my province of Alberta. I’ve been slow in my letter writing, so I’m trying to catch up.
#ableg
#abpoli
Letter to the premier of Alberta questioning the continued employment of Bruce McAllister after him recommending physical assault on a child.
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Why is a bit complicated, but entirely predictable. If you feel like unraveling that ball of yarn, there are 2 episodes of CBC’s Ideas that have some interesting guest commentary on this.
October 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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I was very happy to see a huge crowd show up at the #ableg grounds in #yeg in support of #abed teachers. Some of the signs were absolute gold.
#abpoli
Premier Danielle Smith on a Handmaids Tale inspired sign, reading “Under her eye” Dolores Umbridge tried to mess with education and she ended up on Azkaban. Stand for education Sign reading: Won’t somebody think of Sam Mraiche’s profit - hinting at the #corruptcare scandal Sign reading: Danielle Smith only cares about OIL O-bedience I-ndoctrination L-ies
October 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Devin’s train, probably…
September 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Thanks to the awesome @edmontonexpo.bsky.social event this weekend and the talent of “One Crafty Mother” (on IG), I got my newest sweet kitchen decoration mounted.
#LoTR
#ConcerningHobbits
#hobbits
#EdmontonExpo
Lord of The Rings sign: Now serving - breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, supper, after-supper morsel
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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I counter your wizard propaganda with this:
A wraith asking a stranger at a bus stop if they have heard the word of Sauron
August 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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While visiting a friend this week I picked up a new fridge magnet, courtesy of Books & Company from Prince George, BC. 10/10
#PrinceGeorge
#bookstore
#bookban
Fridge magnet which reads: You know these fuckers banning books don’t read shit.
August 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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If it not for me stubbing my toe and cussing loud enough to scare this guy away, I may have gotten close enough to get a better picture. River Lot 56 in #StAlbert
An owl in the area of River Lot 56 in St Albert, Alberta
July 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Last week I had the pleasure of doing part of the Rockwall Trail in #Kootenay National Park (BC) with friends. We did Floe Lake and Numa Pass and had to exit early to due an injury. It is beautiful country. Next week we do Berg Lake.
#hiking
#backcountry
Floe Lake from above the pass Floe Lake with the glacier at the foot of the mountain, and the warden’s cabin view across the lake View of a waterfall through Numa Pass The river going out of the Numa Pass with hikers traversing the trail
July 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Jaws parody meme - We’re gonna need a smaller violin…
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Ron Swanson giving the most dubious look
June 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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You know what to do folks.

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I have a question regarding the UCP government's policy change on COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. Why is my 50+ year old self now going to have to pay for COVID vaccinations when I and members of my family are at high risk? The GoA notice spoke of "significant waste reduction". One this thing government absolutely has no care about is fiscal responsibility, let alone the health of its constituents. Under "Quick Facts" the GoA post spoke of the FDA recommendations. The US FDA is currently under the control of an anti-vax nutcase, so quoting that public body alone is grounds for dismissal of the post's scientific validity and accuracy on public health policy. If this government was serious of the health of Albertans, it would make COVID vaccinations available to all Albertans who want them.
June 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Once again, important health policy change dropped on Friday afternoon when they hope no one is looking. I wrote my letter. If you want this policy changed, you know what to do. Text is in image alt description.
#ableg
#abpoli
#ABhealth
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I have a question regarding the UCP government's policy change on COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. Why is my 50+ year old self now going to have to pay for COVID vaccinations when I and members of my family are at high risk? The GoA notice spoke of "significant waste reduction". One this thing government absolutely has no care about is fiscal responsibility, let alone the health of its constituents. Under "Quick Facts" the GoA post spoke of the FDA recommendations. The US FDA is currently under the control of an anti-vax nutcase, so quoting that public body alone is grounds for dismissal of the post's scientific validity and accuracy on public health policy. If this government was serious of the health of Albertans, it would make COVID vaccinations available to all Albertans who want them.
June 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Yesterday’s smoke haze made for some crazy sunset colours.
#StAlbert
#YEG
Sunset through a smoky sky Sunset through a smoky sky
June 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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How about my furniture?
Canadian flag coffee table Canadian flag coffee table
June 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Collective Soul - Run, via Dosage album
June 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM