Some Random Dave
@somerandomdave.bsky.social
As seen on LJ, FB, Xwitter, and posters in the post office.
Firefighter. Fella. Sometimes technie (for that sweet, sweet techie money). Thought I was deeply cynical, but it turns out that I was an optimist. For external use only. Apply directly to forehead
Firefighter. Fella. Sometimes technie (for that sweet, sweet techie money). Thought I was deeply cynical, but it turns out that I was an optimist. For external use only. Apply directly to forehead
I'm supporting Starbucks striking workers by not crossing the picket line. *
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm supporting Starbucks striking workers by not crossing the picket line. *
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
* The fact I'd have to go a fair bit out of my way to get an overpriced cup of overroasted coffee is irrelevant.
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heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
I can't wait to see how the Washington Post tries to spin today's elections as a resounding Republican victory on tomorrow's front page.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I can't wait to see how the Washington Post tries to spin today's elections as a resounding Republican victory on tomorrow's front page.
Because we're in that time of the year, a reminder: People are not handing out drugs to random trick-or-treating children. Drugs are expensive, kids on drugs attract a _lot_ of attention, and it's not like trick-or-treaters have the money to support that bad habit if they get hooked.
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Because we're in that time of the year, a reminder: People are not handing out drugs to random trick-or-treating children. Drugs are expensive, kids on drugs attract a _lot_ of attention, and it's not like trick-or-treaters have the money to support that bad habit if they get hooked.
Because I keep seeing people posting "I'm an architect/general contractor and $300M is way too much for the Epstein Ballroom"... Under the old rules, yes. We're now a kleptocracy; assume a third is skimmed off the top and that contractors are padding billing because final bills won't get paid.
October 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Because I keep seeing people posting "I'm an architect/general contractor and $300M is way too much for the Epstein Ballroom"... Under the old rules, yes. We're now a kleptocracy; assume a third is skimmed off the top and that contractors are padding billing because final bills won't get paid.
I can't wait to see what random nonsense mainstream media decides to cover in their Sunday edition.
October 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I can't wait to see what random nonsense mainstream media decides to cover in their Sunday edition.
Firefighter Dave sez: If you can attend a 'No Kings' rally this weekend, by all means, try to do so. If s**t goes sideways, GTFO. Have a buddy, have a meeting place (well) outside the rally area. If someone is acting weird, or just giving you bad vibes, stay far away from them. Be safe out there.
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Firefighter Dave sez: If you can attend a 'No Kings' rally this weekend, by all means, try to do so. If s**t goes sideways, GTFO. Have a buddy, have a meeting place (well) outside the rally area. If someone is acting weird, or just giving you bad vibes, stay far away from them. Be safe out there.
Did a public education event today. We have a short section of subway track on site for training (not connected to the actual subway), and as a comment on the importance of paying attention to your environment, I left a (plastic) training dummy bridging the second and (dead) third rail.
October 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Did a public education event today. We have a short section of subway track on site for training (not connected to the actual subway), and as a comment on the importance of paying attention to your environment, I left a (plastic) training dummy bridging the second and (dead) third rail.
I would like to thank everyone who nominated me for Fat Bear 2025, and congratulate Chuck, who won, fair and square, despite his diet of fresh salmon being far lower in fat than my diet of "whatever looks good at WaWa".
October 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I would like to thank everyone who nominated me for Fat Bear 2025, and congratulate Chuck, who won, fair and square, despite his diet of fresh salmon being far lower in fat than my diet of "whatever looks good at WaWa".
Me: I'm thinking our Electronic Overlords are getting way too much access to my personal life.
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
September 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Me: I'm thinking our Electronic Overlords are getting way too much access to my personal life.
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
Also me: Hey, if I print 30mm risers for my couch legs, the robotic vacuum can just cruise right under my couch instead of slamming it's face into it repeatedly!
A very wise man once told me: This won't hurt a bit.
Until I sober up, anyway.
Until I sober up, anyway.
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
A very wise man once told me: This won't hurt a bit.
Until I sober up, anyway.
Until I sober up, anyway.
Simple pleasures: Telling someone that you've never met an adult "straight" man so eager to angrily describe things as "g*y" and people as "f****ts" and are they getting enough sunlight in their closet... and watch the full-blown panic ensue.
September 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Simple pleasures: Telling someone that you've never met an adult "straight" man so eager to angrily describe things as "g*y" and people as "f****ts" and are they getting enough sunlight in their closet... and watch the full-blown panic ensue.
If I win that bajillion-dollar PowerBall, I'm not going to say anything, but there will be signs.
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
September 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
If I win that bajillion-dollar PowerBall, I'm not going to say anything, but there will be signs.
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
Like the one in my now-empty office saying "So long, suckers!"
Currently enjoying "Everything's on Fire But I'm Fine" by @asdecemberfalls.bsky.social and thinking it's an amazingly apt title for the times we find ourself in.
August 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Currently enjoying "Everything's on Fire But I'm Fine" by @asdecemberfalls.bsky.social and thinking it's an amazingly apt title for the times we find ourself in.
TFW when you ask for a to-go box for something you are never going to touch again, because someone clearly spent some time on it, delivered by attentive wait staff who is clearly trying hard to sell it, because you don't want to say you only like the western version.
August 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
TFW when you ask for a to-go box for something you are never going to touch again, because someone clearly spent some time on it, delivered by attentive wait staff who is clearly trying hard to sell it, because you don't want to say you only like the western version.
DC's occupying army is apparently getting armed starting Monday.
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
August 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
DC's occupying army is apparently getting armed starting Monday.
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
In other news, DC law enforcement had been directed to not enforce DC's gun laws.
Place your bets now on how long it takes someone to forget their rifle in the shitter and one of DC's enterprising youth picks it up and walks away...
"I'm trying to eat better", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.
August 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"I'm trying to eat better", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.
"I'll have the salad", I said.
If you don't know what I'm doing, or why I'm doing it, perhaps you shouldn't be providing unsolicited direction on how to do it.
August 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
If you don't know what I'm doing, or why I'm doing it, perhaps you shouldn't be providing unsolicited direction on how to do it.
Thought for the day: "Fashionably late" is nifty, unless you're talking about an early and really cheap happy hour.
August 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Thought for the day: "Fashionably late" is nifty, unless you're talking about an early and really cheap happy hour.
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Spotted by the Dupont Circle Krispy Kreme. #SandwichGuy @katestarbird.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Spotted by the Dupont Circle Krispy Kreme. #SandwichGuy @katestarbird.bsky.social
I wonder how many of these bad bois I can carry before it becomes evidence of intent to cause unrest...
August 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I wonder how many of these bad bois I can carry before it becomes evidence of intent to cause unrest...
Is there a go-fund-me? If not for legal costs, at least for a replacement sandwich?
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Is there a go-fund-me? If not for legal costs, at least for a replacement sandwich?
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I’ve been meaning to make this shirt, and there’s no time like the present.(aka ICE’s budget just ballooned)
It has three simple phrases in Spanish that you can say to someone who’s being harassed by ICE. Wear it to educate those around you.
DM me the translation if you want another language.
It has three simple phrases in Spanish that you can say to someone who’s being harassed by ICE. Wear it to educate those around you.
DM me the translation if you want another language.
July 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I’ve been meaning to make this shirt, and there’s no time like the present.(aka ICE’s budget just ballooned)
It has three simple phrases in Spanish that you can say to someone who’s being harassed by ICE. Wear it to educate those around you.
DM me the translation if you want another language.
It has three simple phrases in Spanish that you can say to someone who’s being harassed by ICE. Wear it to educate those around you.
DM me the translation if you want another language.
Firefighter Dave sez: If you gather up the cardboard tubes after your home fireworks display and put them in a garage can, please leave that garbage can outside and well away from your house/car until morning. Because there's a non-zero chance of it catching fire, and it's far less exciting outside.
July 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Firefighter Dave sez: If you gather up the cardboard tubes after your home fireworks display and put them in a garage can, please leave that garbage can outside and well away from your house/car until morning. Because there's a non-zero chance of it catching fire, and it's far less exciting outside.