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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Since I am coming into the office, I had to procure a few things. My mouse pad had not arrived just yet, so I had to get creative. I took a bag of Albanese gummy worm candy and used that as a hand rest. While it was uncomfortable, it got the job done […] [Original post on mast.linuxgamecast.com]

A white and purple bag of Albanese gummy worms on a white surface. In the background is a back computer mouse and folded paper towels.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

I recently updated #Firefox and they changed the theme. The themes for #browsers nowadays look passable. But I remember back in the day when the theme artists went all out with the themes, coloring every widget and giving all the buttons different styles.

Firefox back, forward, reload, stop, home, download, bookmark, and other buttons in green and black. Dropdown menus are also shown (the usual "File", "Edit", "View", "Go", and so on). At the bottom are tabs with the words "Logins" and "Idle".

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

I got the #Gurgle word in three tries. That rarely happens to me.

A black screen with a grid of white boxes. In rows one and two, gray letters are filled in the boxes. On line three, the word "GONAD" is in green letters.

A virtual keyboard is at the bottom of the screen.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

I went to #QuakeCon and got this nice bag. I want to use it (since I don't have many other bags), but I would eventually mess up the pictures on it. #idSoftware

A black tote bag which has the pictures of neatly every game that id Software has made. In the center, it says "id 35th anniversary".

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

Seen at a Kroger, July 25, 2026. A #Pokemon vending machine that, among other things, dispenses #PokemonCards. It also has a notice for would-be trading card scalpers.

A mainly white Pokemon vending machine with a touchscreen. On the screen are shown various Pokemon trading card products. At the bottom of the screen is a picture of Bulbasaur, Pikachu,Charmander, and Squirtle, along with the words "Touch to start". At the top of the screen is a notice. Some of the text says, "Loitering is not permitted. Machine inventory will be released periodically. Products will have purchase limits." Below that notice is a QR code with a telephone number for calling Pokemon customer support.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 17/04/2026

[Language and politics] I got these off my parents. I don't know where the hell they got them. All I can say is I don't think they're talking about ice cubes. #ICE #USpol

A cardboard box with with two cookies in it. The cookies have white frosting, with a flower-like design on it. The cookies have the words "Fuck ICE" stenciled on them.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 14/04/2026

Looks like I've got 5,000 steps in today. #PineTime

A PineTime smart watch showing the time, date, and how many steps (5,000) in the lower right corner of the screen.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 05/04/2026

Oohhh, I'm getting closer to the answer. #Gurgle

A screenshot of a playing field that is made up of a grid of squares. The game is named Gurgle, which is a Wordle clone. Each of the incorrect letters are in dark gray, while correct letters are in green.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 21/03/2026

I keep wanting to try words that end in "-ch", but it rarely works out for me. #Gurgle

A game board consisting of a grid that's 5x6 squares. Some letters have been entered into the top row. A keyboard is at the bottom. Most of the color scheme is in black and white. Basically, this is a Wordle clone.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 16/03/2026

I've been playing #Uncharted 4 and I've come to this puzzle about these pirate captains. I've learned about some of their markings (sigils), except for one that's a monkey. I've seen the pictures of some of the captains, but I don't know who this other guy is. @grumpygamer

To the left is Nathan Drake, main character of the Uncharted games. He's standing in front of a painting of a red haired sailor character, wearing a white shirt, and a dark coat.

A smart phone showing a text message from the Sam, a character from Uncharted 4. He says to whom a number of symbols (sigils) belong. He mentions each character and their corresponding sigil, except for a monkey sigil.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 08/03/2026

I just got some #pillowcases and now I'm wondering what to do with the case they came in, since it's too nice to dispose of.

A white cotton package which contained pillowcases. It has a flap on the right, with a tag on the left.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 02/01/2026

There's no extreme heat this week? In January, in north America? Thanks for the insight, weather forecast.

A forecast for today, as well as the week. A part that's circled in red says, "No extreme heat expected this week." All numbers are expressed in Fahrenheit.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 21/12/2025

My neighbors across the street kept their 10 ft. tall skeleton up for too long. I guess they didn't want the hassle of taking it down, and instead dressed it up as Santa. #ChristmasDecoration #christmasDecorations #LawnDecoration

A 10 ft. tall skeleton dressed as Santa Claus, complete with red hat, coat, pants, and white beard. It's standing next to a house, on the lawn, with its hands up.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 11/12/2025

This also includes Linux Game Cast. My year 2025 in podcasts. #AntennaPodEcho

A blue gradient background with two pictures of podcasts. The podcasts Distractible and Linux Weekly Daily Wednesdays are shown, along with the year 2025.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 05/11/2025

Dang, someone spilled perfectly good caulk on the pavement.

A blue tube of caulk with the white liquid spilled on the pavement.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 31/10/2025

I just got the #MetroidPrime artbook and it's high quality.

A colorful foil image of Samus Aran in her gravity suit, on the front cover of a black book.

The "S" symbol of the screw attack, embossed in foil, on the back cover of a black book.

Open book of Samus Aran on the left page, with the words "Metroid Prime" underneath her, along with an introduction on the right page.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2025

They could have called this "Tic Tac Doh". Such a missed opportunity. #PlayDoh

A yellow display of PlayDoh putty. The display has a Tic Tac Toe board with colorful jars of doh in the slots. At the top of the display are the words "PlayDoh" and "The original best".

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2025

There's an unusual fungal growth in the neighbor's lawn. I don't know why fungi grow like this.

A circle of fungus on a green lawn, which is in front of a house.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2025

I doodled something in #Krita. I haven't drawn something like this in a while. Usually when I doodle, it's funny faces.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 13/06/2025

I was walking past the fence of a house and I saw something in the tree in the backyard. I didn't know energy drinks grew in trees.

Below a fence with the leaves of a tree are above it. In the tree, a few blue cans of an energy drink can be seen.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2025

I may have said this before, but I have to be careful, when pronouncing the name of this stuff, to not put a "T" in-between the "P" and "i" in the word "PoP•iTs".

A yellow and pink bottle with the words "Push Pop Gummy PoP•iTs".

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 04/04/2025

Every morning, I have this starring me in the face, because I know there could be something that makes me say, "WTF?"

A purple pill box that has slots for each day of the week. Each slot has the initials for the week. Here, it has the letters "T", "WTF", and "S".

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 01/01/2025

I have tried the five piece chicken nuggets from #TacoBell and they're not bad. The Hidden Valley fire ranch sauce (their name, not mine) that they come with tastes pretty good.

Five piece chicken nuggets in a purple box with a sealed cup of dipping sauce.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 25/12/2024

I just got a #PS5 for #Christmas. I'll be playing that new Illinois Smith game in no time. #AnimaniacsReference

A blue PlayStation 5 box, with pictures of Spiderman, Aloy, Ellie(?), Kratos, and the boy on the back. Also has a PlayStation gift card on top.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2024

It's been a good year in listening to #podcasts. TBH, these are the *only* podcasts I listen to. #LGC #LWDW #LinuxGameCast My year 2024 in podcasts. #AntennaPodEcho

A screenshot of my favorite podcasts, including pictures of said podcasts. These are Distractible, LGC, and, LWDW.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2024

An update about the ornaments on my neighbor's lawn. Apparently, they've put everything and the bathroom sink on it. #Ornament #Christmas

A wide, white sink meant for a bathroom, with its faucet.

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Ertain @ertain.mast.linuxgamecast.com.ap.brid.gy · 02/12/2024

My neighbors put a bathtub on their front lawn as a #Christmas decoration. I don't know where they got this thing. #ChristmasDecoration #LawnOrnament

A white bath tub with a small Santa Claus statue in it.

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