Alan Brand

@xises
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Gentleman of Leisure (™) … husband & father & grandpa, computer user, eclectic music listener, fiction reader, Guinness drinker. Not all at once.
I live in #OwenSound #Ontario #Canada
My handle is a nod to the computer software consultancy that I ran until retiring in January 2009 - xises: portmanteau word for a cup of tea & a biscuit
Virtual Alan Brandhttp://www.alanbrand.com/
Puevfgznf in t’Ginnel – Alan Brand

The recent attack from activitypub-troll.cf reminded me that I don't have the patience and grit to admin a Mastodon instance and to appreciate the hard work of those that do. Thank you.
I am here for my online social interactions; my personal blog is purely personal since a concerted attack by foul-mouthed ultra-hatey fools a decade ago.
In October 2014 I bought a 1959 Morris Minor van that needed to be painted ... I had the paint guy mix some paint in Pantone 12-0712 Tpx (#f4e7c6) for her - Vanilla, obviously.
Here's a suggestion for your alternative Puevfgznf listening pleasure ... click through for Spotify and YouTube links
http://www.alanbrand.com/wordpress/satan-claus-is-coming-to-town/
Satan Claus Is Coming To Town – Alan Brand

Another reason I'm not watching World Cup fitba' in Catarrh.
https://xkcd.com/2705/
Spacetime Soccer

xkcd
Book(s) recommendation:
"blend of Noir Detective and Science Fiction"
http://www.alanbrand.com/wordpress/the-last-policeman-trilogy/
#books
The Last Policeman Trilogy – Alan Brand

Memories of a misspent youth ... Online jigsaw target time 5:00
http://www.alanbrand.com/wordpress/going-to-the-dogs/

#OnlineJigsawPuzzles #Jigsaws #JigsawPuzzles
Going To The Dogs – Alan Brand

Broadcast just three months after I arrived in Toronto, this is an example of what the discerning listeners were tuned into on a Saturday Night while more sensible people were sleeping …
http://www.alanbrand.com/wordpress/where-its-at/ for Spotify & Youtube playlist links
Where It’s At – Alan Brand

It’s #TransDayOfRemembrance and I can only hope that my son is never touched by transphobia and anti-trans violence, while I stand firm against all forms of hate.
I'm just going out to dig a path from the back door to the driveway.
Not that I'm saying we got (are getting) lots of snow ... I may be some time.