Alfred Chow - Maker of Things

@Maker_of_things
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Professional maker, in wood and metal, from miniatures to museum installations. #MakersHour #ActuallyAutistic and a #Carer. He/Him #LGBTQI ally.
Currently building a community workshop in Salford, and writing the story of Harriet Board and Daisy Bell.
https://www.makerofthings.org.uk/theraton-back-story/
Harriet and Daisy's story:https://www.makerofthings.org.uk/theraton-back-story/
Pronouns:He/Him/They
Location:NW England
Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Today we loaded some tools,
Then went to the #CommunityWorkshop.
Started doing some work,
But kept getting 'emergency calls' from Mum.
Mum was mistaking her phone for the nurse call,
So I didn't get any work done.
Took Dad to have a blood test,
Then took him to visit Mum.
She is a lot better this afternoon,
And less confused overall.
Did caretaking,
And chatted with Dad.
Then set up an account on Mastodon.lol,
Will move so please follow me there.
Night all.
Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Charlotte ClymerDec 8, 2022

The Respect for Marriage Act has just passed the House, 258-169, including 39 Republicans.

It will protect millions of LGBTQ families who otherwise would not have that protection. Senator Tammy Baldwin deserves enormous credit for her leadership in making this happen.

It is a very good thing that this bill is being passed, but it is also a signal of future obstacles. Do not get complacent. This does not end any battles for LGBTQ rights, but it does better prepare us for the battles to come.

Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022

@ianturton
I reckon Mum is either using her humour (which is a good sign) or she is thinking of the 'ramps' used on buses and ambulances, and the tail lift ramps on trucks I have hired.

Although I do have form!

#Carer #WheelchairRamp #Parents #Workshop #Hydraulics

Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Cecilia HillwayDec 2, 2022
‘Tis the season you can’t escape Christmas music. 
This lip syncing bear project is a favorite of mine, so I have several videos of him. This one is from last year.
I got the bear head at Target and transformed him: I opened his mouth, added a custom 3D printed mouth piece that holds a servo, made a hole in the back of the head and hid the electronics there. He has a sound sensor that I then use as a microphone to lip sync. #tech #bear #coding #STEAM #microbit #Xmas
Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022

Visiting Mum in hospital this afternoon:

Dad: Alfred and Sue have spent two days building you a ramp for when you come home.

Mum: (to me) Oh good. Can I press the button to make it go up and down whenever I want?

Bloody parental expectations!
Rip it up and start again! <Looks on Ebay for hydraulics>
😂

Mum is clearly getting better. 👍

#Carer #WheelchairRamp #Parents

Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Martin Boller     Dec 7, 2022

Shared by my Daughter
"I need privacy, not because my actions are questionable, but because your judgement and intentions are"

In response to "if you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear"

Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Jen SorensenDec 8, 2022

Mastodon feels a little like the alternative I was fantasizing about in this 2019 comic.

#Twitter #twittermigration

Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Tracey SDec 4, 2022

I've just come across a lovely word in the book I'm currently reading which is

Confelicity - the pleasure you take from the happiness of others

Which I feel is a good descriptor for this site and the communities that are built up through this site

#Reading #Words

Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
beetlejuice's ghoulish wifeDec 8, 2022
its wild that there are so many good books you can just read them, one after the other, for your entire life. they cant stop you, its legal
Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsDec 8, 2022
Tim SmalleyDec 7, 2022

I don't tend to photograph the #forest at the #goldenhour - particularly when the sun is strong.

That doesn't mean I am not out looking for images at this time of day; it's just that direct sunlight usually adds unwanted complexity to most scenes. The woods are full of chaos & need to be simplified.

Below are some images where the strong golden light did add something extra.

p.s. A big THANK YOU for all of the awesome support on my Groot #tree post.

#photography #naturephotography #woodland