Robert Cox
@runciblecat.bsky.social
Friend of bats. Occasional scribbler. Cranky crip.
Well, yesterday was a day. Doctor, ED for more than five hours and finally hit by pizza delivery guy when driving home.
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Well, yesterday was a day. Doctor, ED for more than five hours and finally hit by pizza delivery guy when driving home.
90 minutes in ED waiting for an IV.
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
90 minutes in ED waiting for an IV.
It's a real pity the US doesn't have a system which would force Trump and his merry band to sit in Reps.
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
It's a real pity the US doesn't have a system which would force Trump and his merry band to sit in Reps.
Lorikeets and noisy miners arguing over tree next door. Quite a racket.
November 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Lorikeets and noisy miners arguing over tree next door. Quite a racket.
Just back from the Northern Beaches. My God, Pittwater Road is dire, but they must like it that way considering how they object to any real public transport infrastructure.
November 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Just back from the Northern Beaches. My God, Pittwater Road is dire, but they must like it that way considering how they object to any real public transport infrastructure.
" It was a pig walking on his hind legs.
"Yes, it was Squealer. A little awkwardly, as though not quite used to supporting his considerable bulk in that position, but with perfect balance."
-- George Orwell, Animal Farm
"Yes, it was Squealer. A little awkwardly, as though not quite used to supporting his considerable bulk in that position, but with perfect balance."
-- George Orwell, Animal Farm
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
" It was a pig walking on his hind legs.
"Yes, it was Squealer. A little awkwardly, as though not quite used to supporting his considerable bulk in that position, but with perfect balance."
-- George Orwell, Animal Farm
"Yes, it was Squealer. A little awkwardly, as though not quite used to supporting his considerable bulk in that position, but with perfect balance."
-- George Orwell, Animal Farm
Turkey probably theatened not to give him a visa for Gallipolli junkets.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australia will not oppose Turkey staging Cop31 as Albanese signals policy shift
Prime minister says fight over hosting rights jeopardises global unity needed for action to help Pacific islands
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Turkey probably theatened not to give him a visa for Gallipolli junkets.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Was in Kmart the other day and was pleased to realise that while CDs and DVDs had come and gone from the shelves, books endure.
Not that I have anything against CDs and DVDs, I get physical media when possible, but there has never been a mass-market alternative to books. Ideal form + function.
Not that I have anything against CDs and DVDs, I get physical media when possible, but there has never been a mass-market alternative to books. Ideal form + function.
November 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Was in Kmart the other day and was pleased to realise that while CDs and DVDs had come and gone from the shelves, books endure.
Not that I have anything against CDs and DVDs, I get physical media when possible, but there has never been a mass-market alternative to books. Ideal form + function.
Not that I have anything against CDs and DVDs, I get physical media when possible, but there has never been a mass-market alternative to books. Ideal form + function.
Convoy is a very silly movie.
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Convoy is a very silly movie.
Reposted by Robert Cox
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Even for Trump, this is so out of line.
Trump writes to Israeli president calling for Netanyahu pardon www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Trump writes to Israeli president calling for Netanyahu pardon www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Trump writes to Israeli president calling for Netanyahu pardon
Isaac Herzog can pardon convicted criminals in some circumstances, but cases against Israeli PM are ongoing
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Even for Trump, this is so out of line.
Trump writes to Israeli president calling for Netanyahu pardon www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Trump writes to Israeli president calling for Netanyahu pardon www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Went for a wander by the beach and amazed by how many people don't do the sun safe thing. Sunscreen doesn't make you impervious to the sun.
November 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Went for a wander by the beach and amazed by how many people don't do the sun safe thing. Sunscreen doesn't make you impervious to the sun.
My favourite war memorial.
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
My favourite war memorial.
Of course it's jobs for the mates. Both sides do it, but it doesn't make it right.
We spend tens of thousands training diplomats but send ex-politicians who are at a loose end.
If they have a buring desire to join the diplomatic corps, send them to a challenging post like Nepal.
We spend tens of thousands training diplomats but send ex-politicians who are at a loose end.
If they have a buring desire to join the diplomatic corps, send them to a challenging post like Nepal.
PM brushes away 'jobs for mates' question while announcing next UK high commissioner
PM says pick is 'an entirely appropriate appointment.'
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Of course it's jobs for the mates. Both sides do it, but it doesn't make it right.
We spend tens of thousands training diplomats but send ex-politicians who are at a loose end.
If they have a buring desire to join the diplomatic corps, send them to a challenging post like Nepal.
We spend tens of thousands training diplomats but send ex-politicians who are at a loose end.
If they have a buring desire to join the diplomatic corps, send them to a challenging post like Nepal.
OFFS can we not do this. Analysis paralysis. If IA existed in the early 20th century we'd still have vehicular ferries across the Harbour and a tram shed on Bennelong Point.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Should Newcastle to Sydney bullet train really be first link built of Melbourne to Brisbane route?
Infrastructure Australia wants to know why NSW connection should be prioritised over Victorian, ACT and Queensland sections of high-speed rail
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
OFFS can we not do this. Analysis paralysis. If IA existed in the early 20th century we'd still have vehicular ferries across the Harbour and a tram shed on Bennelong Point.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Officialy old. My doctor is 30 years younger than me.
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Officialy old. My doctor is 30 years younger than me.
Late to the party, but have started watching The Crown. A good show but everyone (with the possible exception of the Queen and Magaret) is ghastly. Even the old Nazi King Edward does fare to badly by comparison.
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Late to the party, but have started watching The Crown. A good show but everyone (with the possible exception of the Queen and Magaret) is ghastly. Even the old Nazi King Edward does fare to badly by comparison.
Every year, like clockwork, November lillies start blooming on November 1.
November 1, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Every year, like clockwork, November lillies start blooming on November 1.
Reposted by Robert Cox
The clearest sign Trump wants to run in '28: the ballroom won't be finished by then.
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The clearest sign Trump wants to run in '28: the ballroom won't be finished by then.