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Jeff Kalil
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England's first Test win in Australia since January 2011 (and the hosts' two-day win in Perth) both happened way too fast for the folks paying to put on the games.

#Ashes #cricketsky
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Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said that "short Tests are bad for business" and admitted to a sleepless night after 20 wickets fell at the MCG on Boxing Day
'Short Tests are bad for business' - CA CEO hints at intervening on pitches
Todd Greenberg admitted to having a sleepless night with another two-day Test likely to incur huge losses
www.espncricinfo.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Boxing Day Test opener was NUTS!Record crowd saw bowlers feast on the MCG deck, and 20 wickets fall on Day One. Will the batters find solutions in their second innings? Or will the quicks continue to find edges and mow them down again? Exciting!

#AUSvsENG #TestCricket #Ashes #Ashes2025 #cricketsky
A long shot of the mammoth Melbourne Cricket Grounds stadium, showing the field, the multiple decks of seating, and an enormous crowd of spectators. Cricket players dot the field in the white uniforms worn for Test matches. A graphic at the top reads "Today's Ashes attendance 93,442 highest ever at the MCG."
December 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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A stop today on the 120-mile trip from Christmas #1 to Christmas #2.

Beautiful December weather for writing another chapter of an Italian story.

#motophoto #motosky #motorcycles #motorbike #motorcycle #motoguzzi #roadtrip
A Moto Guzzi touring motorcycle sits in the sun at a rest stop in Henderson County, North Carolina. There is an Arai Signet helmet on the passenger backrest in the colors of the Italian flag. The US and State flags are at half-staff in honor of former NC Governor James B. Hunt, who died on Thursday, December 18th. A close-up of the gas tank of the motorcycle in the previous picture. The gas cap is visible along with a decal. The decal is made up of the Guzzi eagle, "1921" (the year of the company's founding) and "UNA STORIA ITALIANA" in an oval that is green, white, red, and gray/silver. The rider, a tree, and clouds are visible in the reflection of the glossy paint.
December 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Beauty might be one of the most subjective things in human experience, and I might be able to look at this bike all day.

#motophoto #motosky #motorcycles #motorbike #motorcycle #motoguzzi
A 2004 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring 1100 sits on the center stand in the sunlight. It does not have the factory Hepco and Becker hard bags mounted.
December 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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There was not much sweet science on display last night, until this left jab to the body set up the right hand.

1, 2, poetry.

#boxing #jakepaul #anthonyjoshua #brokenjaw
December 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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"Hey, Australia, get on my back, and I'll take you to the promised land."

—Travis Head (and also Alex Carey)

Just an amazing performance.

#Ashes #cricketsky
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The King of Adelaide 👑

Travis Head reaches three figures for the fourth consecutive Test at his home ground 🔥
December 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Piper leaves today. 🥺

We've had her for six weeks. She came as a pretty sick kitten, unable to gain weight. She's leaving on the mend and growing. She's also a cuddle bug who will make someone an excellent pet!

#catsofbluesky #fosters #fostercat #fosterkitten
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Meh backgrounds.
Lovely foregrounds.

#motophoto #motosky #motorcycles #motorbike #motorcycle #roadtrip
#motoguzzi
A 2004 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring sits on the sidestand in the seller's crowded garage in a suburb of Kansas City, MO. An 850-mile ride to the buyer's home in NC awaits. The same motorcycle as in the previous photograph sits at a gas pump roughly 100 miles into the journey from Western MO to Western NC.
December 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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In Crossville, Tennessee I learned the hard way that a vineyard is almost always a winery, but a winery is not necessarily a vineyard. In fact, a winery can be in a strip mall. 😆
Regardless, another gift bottle was acquired!

#motoguzzi #motosky
A 2004 Moto Guzzi EV California Touring sits on its sidestand in a relatively empty parking lot. Behind the motorcycle is a single story building with stone and brick facing on it. The sign on the building reads, "Stonehaus Winery & Gifts." The winery's location amid acres of asphalt (and beside an interstate highway, out of frame) is not the first setting you think of when you think "winery." The disappointment on the rider's face is not visible. A barefoot person standing on a hardwood floor holds a bottle of Stonehaus Winery Zinfandel. Perhaps predictably, the label has a picture of a stone house on it.
December 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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A mural on the way and the three supervisors at my hosts' place. Good company and a great sleep.

#motoguzzi #motosky #catsofbluesky #cats
A blue and chrome Italian touring motorcycle with a longitudinal 90° V-twin engine sits on the sidestand. (Its front wheel is to the right side of the frame.) Behind the bike is a red brick wall, which forms the side of a small commercial building. A black awning is visible to the right, on what would be the front of the property. On the red wall is a mural of a steam locomotive, which appears to be growing in size as it nears the viewer. The background of the mural is white. The train is black. Above the train are four red stars and blue text that reads "Guthrie, KY." An orange tabby cat sits on a hardwood floor in front of an electrical receptacle in a gray/white wall. His expression seems to say, "Oh, God, another one..." A black-and-white and an orange-and-white short hair cat sit on a self-inflating safety vest. They are surrounded by other motorcycling gear, including a tank bag, a side case, and a helmet. The cats and the gear all rest on a guest bed. The cats look rather pleased to have claimed this particular territory.
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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The daily (Liberty S 150) at work today.

Bike's in Winter mode: Givi "barn door" screen, Tucano Urbano muffs and TU Termodscud (skirt).

No snow or ice? I'm on it. So far the low was 12°F/-11°C. Comfy with a balaclava under helmet & usually the best part of the day. 😆

#motosky #scooter #piaggio
A gray and black 155cc scooter sits on its centerstand in the foreground. (There is a small tree and a nondescript modular building with a wooden deck behind it.) The scooter has a black top case, a large windscreen, black neoprene muffs over the handgrips, and a black lap skirt. There is also a tether for an airbag vest attached to the passenger grab rail.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Made a stop in Paducah, KY to get a gift for my Bunk-a-Biker hosts.

#motoguzzi #motosky
A Moto Guzzi California EV Touring motorcycle sits on its side stand. There is a helmet over the passenger backrest, a pair of gloves on the seat, and a Helite vest over the fairing. The tasting room of the Purple Toad Winery (Paducah, KY) sits in the background. A Moto Guzzi California EV Touring motorcycle sits on its sidestand on a concrete path. There are five rows of grape vines in the background. A bottle of Cabernet from the Purple Toad winery sits on a marble bar top. The logo has what looks more like a tree frog perched on top of a wine cask. Other bottles are visible in the background.
December 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Scenes from Mandello del Lario!
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Background, middle ground, foreground at the state Capitol building in Jefferson City, Missouri. It was a rainy but wonderful day.
#motoguzzi #motosky #roadtrip
A 2004 Moto Guzzi EV Touring motorcycle on the sidestand in front of the state capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri. The day is overcast. Rain puddles are visible on the ground. A much more tightly framed shot of the previous scene. Some details emerge more clearly, like a helmet on the passenger backrest and a rain cover on the tank bag. The most tightly framed shot just of the front wheel and the capitol's dome.
December 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Good video on how #Motorcycle #Motosky riding helps your brain. A good blog on the same subject:
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December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Nelson is keeping an eye on Annie. Nelson is a good "uncle."

#catsofbluesky #cats #kittens #fostercats
A gray and white long-haired adult cat and a tortoiseshell kitten are curled together in a cat bed. (They are not related, but they like each other a lot.)
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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The Morgan County courthouse in Versailles, MO with a late afternoon downpour on the way.
#motoguzzi #motosky
A touring motorcycle sits on the sidestand in front of an historic courthouse built in 1889. The building is a two-story, Second Empire (French) style red brick building on a limestone block foundation. It measures 85 feet by 85 feet. It features an aediculated cupola with decorative details in cast iron, molded tin and wood, with four mansarded corner pavilions of three stories each. (Credit to Wikipedia!) A motorcycle sits in a quiet town square. In the top right of the frame towering storm clouds and a squall line are visible. Another angle of the previous scene. A motorcycle sits to the right of a courthouse on a quiet town square. Ominous storm clouds are in the background. A marker with dense text on the history of Morgan County, Missouri.
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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The Tron is strong in this one.

#motosky
December 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Frederick couldn’t wait til #Caturday to tell you “Have a good day.. or else.”
TL;DR: A huge, long-haired Maine Coon cat sits front-and-center, staring directly at the camera with an intense, lion-like expression and massive fluffy paws. Details: A very large, long-haired Maine Coon cat sits facing the camera, occupying most of the frame. His fur is thick and dramatic, with a full, cascading mane around his neck and chest that gives him a regal, almost mythic presence. His coat is a mix of silvery gray, charcoal, and soft white, with darker tabby markings along his face and shoulders. His ears are tall and tufted at the tips, angled outward like a lynx. He’s looking directly at the viewer with narrowed, golden-brown eyes and a serious, almost judgmental expression, mouth slightly parted as if mid-grunt or mid-meow. His front legs are huge and heavily furred, with big tufted paws resting squarely in front of him. He’s positioned indoors in a living space. Behind him are warm wooden cabinets, an oven, a floor-to-ceiling cat tower, and a hallway lit by a bright lamp that casts a soft glow around one side of his head. The overall lighting is moody and low, which makes his silvery fur stand out sharply against the darker background. The vibe is “majestic house panther who owns the lease, the deed, and the WiFi password.”
December 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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This is basically perfect. 999 4 valve, no electronic, Monster chassis, Ohlins, Brembo, Termignoni.

In for a Desmo, is always just nice work
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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This guy is my hero...

#cricketsky #motosky #vespa #piaggio
December 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Annie remains calm. Piper does her best Bill the Cat. Ack!
#cats #catsofbluesky #kittens #fostercats
A tortoiseshell kitten sits with a slightly bemused expression. A black and white kitten sticks her tongue out about as far as it will go. Bloom County, anyone?
December 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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The King is a Lion in Winter, but he can still get it done. 👑🦁
December 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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My EV Touring at the Hawthorne Inn in Versailles (say VER-sales) Missouri this summer. First stop on a fantastic trip from Kansas City to Asheville.
#motoguzzi #motosky
A blue Italian V-twin touring motorcycle, with a fork-mounted fairing and saddlebags, sits on the sidestand in front of a two-story inn. The house was originally built in 1877.
December 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Nelson wants to be very sure that Annie's face is clean for #caturday.
#cats #catsofbluesky
A white and gray long-haired adult cat grasps a tortoiseshell kitten with both forelegs and licks its face. The adult cat's tongue is visible.
November 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM