Richard Dettman
@rwdettman.bsky.social
Vancouverite. Radio lifer, most recently 680 NewsRadio Toronto & 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver. RTDNA Lifetime Achievement award. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyWheels. Former blue check.
🦋12/23
🦋12/23
“Noice lookin’ coffee ya got there.”
Just got a Christmastime discount on excellent beans from Vancouver-based 49th Parallel. A big-but-small roaster. Bonus: pretentious notes!
Just got a Christmastime discount on excellent beans from Vancouver-based 49th Parallel. A big-but-small roaster. Bonus: pretentious notes!
December 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“Noice lookin’ coffee ya got there.”
Just got a Christmastime discount on excellent beans from Vancouver-based 49th Parallel. A big-but-small roaster. Bonus: pretentious notes!
Just got a Christmastime discount on excellent beans from Vancouver-based 49th Parallel. A big-but-small roaster. Bonus: pretentious notes!
Ducks at dusk, chattering on the banks of the Fraser River somewhere in south #Vancouver.
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Ducks at dusk, chattering on the banks of the Fraser River somewhere in south #Vancouver.
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
iPhone email app Judgmental mode.
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
iPhone email app Judgmental mode.
Mmm, ida know. Balances out kinda like a man-purse and an Italian sport coat OH NO USB-C HAS TURNED ME EUROPEAN.
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Mmm, ida know. Balances out kinda like a man-purse and an Italian sport coat OH NO USB-C HAS TURNED ME EUROPEAN.
The raking light of the sunset turns the dark clouds’ edges orangey-white with patches of blue background. Somewhere in south Vancouver.
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The raking light of the sunset turns the dark clouds’ edges orangey-white with patches of blue background. Somewhere in south Vancouver.
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social
Got to Genius doing NYT Spelling Bee while waiting at the Apple Genius Bar.
December 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Got to Genius doing NYT Spelling Bee while waiting at the Apple Genius Bar.
Sunset pour-over, somewhere in south Vancouver. China cup adds 25% in experiential value BTW.
December 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Sunset pour-over, somewhere in south Vancouver. China cup adds 25% in experiential value BTW.
Hunker down. From Bank of Canada Gov Tiff Macklem’s statement after leaving rate unchanged at 2.25%.
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hunker down. From Bank of Canada Gov Tiff Macklem’s statement after leaving rate unchanged at 2.25%.
Screenshot because he doesn’t post here anymore. Pretty car, looks like the offspring of a Fiat/Corvair union.
#classicars
#classicars
December 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Screenshot because he doesn’t post here anymore. Pretty car, looks like the offspring of a Fiat/Corvair union.
#classicars
#classicars
Society has tragically forgotten the lesson of Dexy’s Midnight Runners.
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Society has tragically forgotten the lesson of Dexy’s Midnight Runners.
Another good one from the Japanese Classics guy who does not post here anymore. Three generations of #Toyota Supra. #classicc#cars.
December 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Another good one from the Japanese Classics guy who does not post here anymore. Three generations of #Toyota Supra. #classicc#cars.
Best #Christmas #shopping combo of 2025: underpants and soft cheese.
December 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Best #Christmas #shopping combo of 2025: underpants and soft cheese.
Coincidentally I recently saw a Look magazine from 1964 with a feature on extremism, including disinformation about Operation Water Moccasin. Warnings of “barefoot Africans” invading Georgia, Communist takeover etc. The long thread of various R prejudices and the factory of lies that spreads them.
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Coincidentally I recently saw a Look magazine from 1964 with a feature on extremism, including disinformation about Operation Water Moccasin. Warnings of “barefoot Africans” invading Georgia, Communist takeover etc. The long thread of various R prejudices and the factory of lies that spreads them.
Minutes after the above reply:
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Minutes after the above reply:
Half-caf French/espresso roast from 49th Parallel in #Vancouver; ~2012 Jura Ena 4 super automatic. Great with waffles I made on #F1 race day!
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Half-caf French/espresso roast from 49th Parallel in #Vancouver; ~2012 Jura Ena 4 super automatic. Great with waffles I made on #F1 race day!
I love @bsky.app because great looking women follow me, including this one who is not only hot she works for Publishers’ Clearing House!
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I love @bsky.app because great looking women follow me, including this one who is not only hot she works for Publishers’ Clearing House!
A gem from Japan. Sub-posting an account that abandoned Bluesky😕
#classiccars
#classiccars
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A gem from Japan. Sub-posting an account that abandoned Bluesky😕
#classiccars
#classiccars
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Buy eight and break even!
Somewhere in south Vancouver.
Somewhere in south Vancouver.
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Buy eight and break even!
Somewhere in south Vancouver.
Somewhere in south Vancouver.
Saw this last night and highly recommend tonight’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concert featuring the incomparable Louis Lortie on piano. You’ll pay a very reasonable price for the whole seat but only use the edge! #classical
www.vancouversymphony.ca/event/ravels...
www.vancouversymphony.ca/event/ravels...
November 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Saw this last night and highly recommend tonight’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concert featuring the incomparable Louis Lortie on piano. You’ll pay a very reasonable price for the whole seat but only use the edge! #classical
www.vancouversymphony.ca/event/ravels...
www.vancouversymphony.ca/event/ravels...
Is Mike Johnson more like:
The Alan doll from Barbie?
One of the “Ineffectual Middle Management Suck-Ups” from Almost Live?
The Alan doll from Barbie?
One of the “Ineffectual Middle Management Suck-Ups” from Almost Live?
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Is Mike Johnson more like:
The Alan doll from Barbie?
One of the “Ineffectual Middle Management Suck-Ups” from Almost Live?
The Alan doll from Barbie?
One of the “Ineffectual Middle Management Suck-Ups” from Almost Live?
Today’s walk was a little farther afield to Portland and vicinity.
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Today’s walk was a little farther afield to Portland and vicinity.
OOOH
Somewhere in south Vancouver
Somewhere in south Vancouver
November 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
OOOH
Somewhere in south Vancouver
Somewhere in south Vancouver
If you’re going to be here, having your coffee or tea in a for here mug improves the experience.
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
If you’re going to be here, having your coffee or tea in a for here mug improves the experience.