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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 11h

Cooked a proper breakfast this morning, and ate at the kitchen table table with the obligatory beggar cat. She got a little bacon, then supervised the washing up.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On this day in 1766, the Nottingham Cheese Riot breaks out. There had been a poor harvest and the price of cheese had doubled over one week. Warehouses, shops and a boat were looted by the mob before troops were called up to quell the riot. www.thevintagenews.com/2021/05/04/n...

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Remembering the Nottingham Cheese Riot — Yes, 'Cheese Riot' | The Vintage News

The Nottingham Cheese Riot may sound comedic, but its causes and effects were tragic. On October 2, 1766, residents of Nottingham engaged in food riots at the local Goose Fair.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On this day in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke in the White House that paralyzed the left side of his body and left him partially blind. This followed a physical collapse in Pueblo, Colorado during a speaking tour. His illness affected the rest of his presidential term. (1/2)

President Woodrow Wilson and First Lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, in what is described as the first public picture taken of the president since his stroke on October 2, 1919. Taken in June, 1920.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

HMS Hibernia was used as the flagship for the naval station at Malta from 1855 to her being sold for breaking up in 1902. Her timbers, covered in coats of paint from over 90 years, was used to fire the bakery ovens in Malta, leading to a severe outbreak of cases of lead poisoning. #NavalHistory

HMS Hibernia, a former 110 gun ship of the line, was used as the base flagship at Malta from 1855 to 1902. The Court-Martial for the loss of the Victoria was heard on her decks in 1893. She was broken up in 1903.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The air conditioner/heater control dial wanted to be connected to the internet. I think it was getting lonely. Sorry little round dial, in this house we're on manual control.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sitting thinking about what's for dinner and inspiration hit. Meatball Night! Simple recipe using burger, diced onions, breadcrumbs, spices, and egg for binder, but fun to make without trashing the kitchen. Angel hair pasta for a side.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pancakes for breakfast may not make your problems go away, but you can probably face them a little better with a fuller stomach and a sugar rush.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Donald Trump explaining his responsiblity for the Republican Midterm Disaster of 2026.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On this day in 1935, Boulder Dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River on the boundary between Nevada and Arizona is dedicated. During its construction it was referred to as Hoover Dam, a name finally reestablished in 1947. It was designed for both water storage and hydroelectric generation.

Boulder, now Hoover Dam, dedicated on September 30, 1935.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On this day in 1968, the prototype Boeing 747 jet airliner is rolled out at Everett, Washington for the press and representatives of the airlines that had ordered the plane. It made its first flight on February 9, 1969. The last 747 was delivered from Boeing on January 31, 2023.

Rollout of the first Boeing 747, September 30, 1968.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On this day in 1909, RMS Mauretania sets a transatlantic record crossing of 4 days, 10 hours, and 51 minutes measured from Queenstown, Ireland to the Ambrose Lightship off New York City. The record is held for twenty years until broken by the German liner Bremen in 1929. #MaritimeHistory

RMS Mauretania. Held the transatlantic record crossing for 20 years.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dining al desko tonight rather than at the kitchen table. Just made a couple of sandwiches and a cup of coffee. Didn't feel like cooking. On the other hand, there are no beggar cats screaming at me here!

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looks like the site has a few gremlins today.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We've had reports of porch pirates in the neighborhood. When I clean the cats' litter box, I think of leaving an Amazon box containing plastic bags filled with their presents on the front porch. Followed by the thought of the offended thief returning and sailing a rock through my front window.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this day in 1758, Horatio Nelson is born in Burnam Thorpe, Norfolk. Victor of the battles of the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar (in the last of which he was killed).

Portrait of Nelson by John Hoppner, National Maritime Museum Greenwich.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this day in 1940, two Avro Anson training airplanes collide in mid-air over Brocklesby, New South Wales, and become stuck together leaving the lower plane's engines running. The pilot of the upper plane manages to make a successful forced landing. All four crewmen survive.

On this day in 1940, two training planes collide in mid-air over New South Wales and become stuck together. With the engines of the lower plane still running, the pilot of the upper plane makes a controlled forced landing near a farm.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this day in 1862, Union Brigadier General Jefferson C. Davis fatally shot Union Brigadier General William "Bull" Nelson after (Davis believed) he had been publicly insulted by Nelson. No charges were ever brought against Davis and he went on to command Union troops through the Civil War.

Sketch of Nelson's murder on September 29, 1862 drawn by Henry Mosler and published in "Harper's Weekly" on October 8, 1862.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this day in 1907, the cornerstone of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is laid in Washington, D.C. Completed on this day in 1990, it's better known as the Washington National Cathedral.

Washington National Cathedral. Photo by Duane Lempke - Duane Lempke Photography

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's 81°F (27°C) in my part of California, and this is the first day I've had windows open all day and the air conditioning turned off!

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

According to the clock on the stove, it took 38 minutes to cook breakfast, eat breakfast (poached eggs on toast with bacon), and wash the dishes from breakfast. However it took over three hours to get motivated to even think about breakfast.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On this day in 1854, the Collins Line passenger liner Artic is rammed and sunk in the fog by the French steamer Vesta 50 miles off the Newfoundland coast. Out of the over 400 souls on board, 24 male passengers and 64 crew survived. All the women and children aboard were lost. #MaritimeHistory

Sinking of the steamer Artic after being rammed by the French vessel Vesta, September 27, 1854.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On this day in 1938, the Queen Elizabeth is launched at the John Brown and Co. yard, Clydebank. She served as a troop transport during World War Two before making her first trip as a passenger liner in October, 1946. Served the Cunard Line until sold in November, 1968. #MaritimeHistory

Queen Elizabeth in her slipway getting ready to be launched, 1938.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On this day in 1748, Cuthbert Collingwood is born. Served in the Royal Navy at the Glorious First of June, Cape St. Vincent, and Trafalgar, succeeding to command of the British fleet on the death of Lord Nelson. Commanded the Mediterranean Fleet from 1805 until his death in 1810. #NavalHistory

Cuthbert Collingwood, 1748-1810, painting by Henry Howard.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On this day in 1911, the French pre-dreadnought Liberte is destroyed by an explosion in her magazines caused by decomposing nitrocellulose powder. 286 of her crew are killed. The wreck will be raised in 1925 for scrapping. #NavalHistory

The wreck of the Liberte, destroyed by an internal explosion of one of her magazines, September 25, 1911. Part of the upper deck was torn up and bent over the after section of the ship by the blast.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Early morning sounds that I could hear in my neighborhood: two owls hooting at each other, a car in the freeway four blocks to the north, off in the distance a police siren sounding off to pull a car over. Aside from that, it's very quiet. Not even a barking dog.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I cooked a better than average dinner tonight: oven-baked breaded chicken breasts along with angel hair pasta with garlic, butter, basil, and parmesan cheese. With leftovers for the weekend!

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Netanyahu can clear a room faster than Trump breaking wind.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Finished my rounds: Bank, Gas Station, Grocery Store, Post Office. All in one circle trip. Proper navigation helps prevent unnecessary expenses!

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My home town is full of safe and conscientious drivers. The brown pickup truck blew a red light, hitting the City truck, which then hit the Cadillac. This happened yesterday morning.

From Visalia Stringer, on Facebook. Traffic accident involving three cars at an intersection in Visalia, California.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's just past 4:00 a.m. in the morning here in California. Fed the cats, got my coffee, felt bored, and ran out to the coin-operated car wash and blasted two months of San Joaquin Valley grime off my car. That's a decent start to the day.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

First time doing fried potatoes to go with dinner. Cast iron skillet? Check. Cooking oil? Check. Sliced taters and diced onions? Check. Turned out better than the alleged hash browns they serve at a local restaurant. Not bad for a first attempt!

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The least expensive gas on our main drag is $5.69 a gallon. The most expensive is $6.99 a gallon. Ain't gonna be driving much, if I can help it.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The United Kingdom had Liz Truss vs. The Lettuce. We have Trump vs. another vegetable.

Senator Mitch McConnell sitting and smiling at nothing.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just finished the last household chore of the day: the Great Sweeping. Covered all the rooms in a great circle from my bedroom, down the hall, into the living room and kitchen chasing fine black cat hair blown around by the air conditioner. Brought out an entire dust-pan's worth!

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Gas was up to $5.99 a gallon for regular at a Shell station I passed, and $6.99 a gallon for regular at the most expensive gas station I saw today (a Chevron). This is in Central California.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I had a rare opportunity where there were no cats lying on the bed to strip the bedding off and lob it into the washing machine. As a consolation the little ones can sleep on a sleeping bag I draped over the bed until the wash is done.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The morning, cont'd.: Cleaned the cats' litter box, tidied up around it (sand gets everywhere!) and cleaned the floor. The trash bag broke on the steps to down the laundry room. Swept that all up, put it in a rather dicey paper bag and got the trash out for pickup! Mind you, it's still dark outside.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I was awakened this morning by the dulcet tones of my senior cat coughing up a hairball followed immediately by the chimes of two o'clock from the old Seth Thomas clock in the living room. The day bids fair.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Congress has oversight over the Kennedy Center. Maybe it's time to haul in some Trustees for hearings. Particularly those appointed by Donald. Laura Ingram and Elaine Chao should provide some good light entertainment.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On this day in 1857, William Howard Taft is born. Became US Solictor General, first US Governor General of the Phillipines, Secretary of War, the 27th President of the United States and the 10th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

William Howard Taft as Governor-General of the Phillipines riding a water buffalo.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On this day in 1942, the Japanese submarine fires a salvo of six torpedoes at the US carrier Wasp. Two of the torpedoes hit Wasp, causing internal fuel explosions and fires, leading to her sinking. (1/2) #NavalHistory

USS Wasp on fire and sinking from two torpedo hits from the Japanese submarine I-19, September 15, 1942.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Meanwhile, Melania is sitting quietly in the corner of her bedroom sharpening knives.

Picture allegedly showing Trump expressing appreciation for his staffer's hard work.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I checked my P.O. Box and found someone had mailed me an enclosed check! It was for a company in Illinois that has the same P.O. Box number. In a different city. How did it get to my box in Central California? Anyhoo, gave it to the nice clerk at the counter and now it's sombody elses' problem.

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I love getting the weekly ads from the local grocery stores in the mail. One of them was advertising Taylor Farms fine products. Now you know where not to go.

Taylor Farms is on sale at one of our local grocery stores.
Bon appetit!

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