gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I think the weirdest part of groups like 'For Women Scotland' is looking at the horrendous rates of crime and violence the cis community perpetrates. Maybe fix your own house before tearing down the trans community by claiming they are a danger? 021
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Found them, they were next to the stove top. 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Does anyone know where I put my glasses? I had them in my hand a minute ago. 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I'm not saying I don't get out much but this weekend's wargaming was so intense I'm going to need a few days to recover. In other news I have strong opinions about guys who died 400 years ago after what their 28mm representations did. 030
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Sometimes teaching is just hilarious. Me: 'We have a known concentration and volume.' Learner: 'Then an unknown?' Me: 'So we add the known.' L: 'Then what's left is the unknown?' Me: 'The volume.' L: 'We know the volume.' Me: 'Not the concentration.' L: 'We know the concentration.' Me: 'Unknown!' 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Some days, teaching is emotionally devastating. 011
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On reflection; the Halo series jumped the shark back in Halo 2 with the perfection that was tank and bridge. 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Husband: 'The plumber is great. Also autistic so he will do a good job and not scam us.' Me: 'I'm not sure that... I have been scammed and cheated by autistic people loads of times.' Husband: 'Only when gaming. We aren't that kind of people.' Me: 'Do you have some form of secret handshake?' 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026UK Media: 'Ministers should pay attention to the concerns of Piddington and respect the significance of this vote to leave the UK.' Also UK Media: 'Anyone suggesting independence for Scotland is an enemy of the people.' 151
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The strangest part of the trans-exclusionary lesbian discourse is trying to square it with the lesbian friends I hang out with. None of us are interested in sleeping with each other so much as who is willing to take everyone's kids for the afternoon so the rest of us can sleep at all. 020
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Media: 'Are you psychologically ready for WAR?' Me: 'Is this something people who aren't under attack by their own government actually worry about?' 011
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Despite my warnings, husband asked eldest child to elaborate on the complex lore of their school friends roleplayed family dynamics. I am once again listening to multiple queer marriages and rebellious offspring engaged in entirely fictional drama with no clear narrative resolution or pay off. Sigh. 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Like, marginalised communities can make decisions on what ground to concede at their own expense as political compromise. Political commentators, political parties and politicians don't get to expect loyalty or thanks for doing so on behalf of those communities . 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 18/09/202620 year old me drank heavily because society led them to believe 42 year old me couldn't exist. 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026'Ok, for starters Sailormoon is an absolute cornerstone of the genre and perfect despite the many flaws. Secondly it is not *Mom* magic girl anime you uppity brat.' 030
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026At this rate I'm expecting a call from Ed Sheeran to ask if I can dust off my guitar. 030
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026"Don't make me fight Mexico. You wouldn't like me when I fight Mexico." THE INCREDIBLE POLK 020
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Turns out that carrying around a six foot pole with a skull on the end is a suitable substitute for having a personality. Proved a huge relief. 020
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026*Loads Bluesky* 'Optimus Prime denounces Trump, Proclaimers are the literal worst, Here is an exceptional pun.' *Re-evaluates life choices* 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I'm not saying I'm old and out of touch with popular culture... I did just have to explain Blame Canada, Chocolate Salty Balls and Underpants Gnomes in response to asking if eldest child's LAMDA piece from Great Expectations included the Genesis Device. 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026*pinches brow* "I love what you guys are making here but please remember all the energy you are storing in the mechanism has to eventually go somewhere." 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Gosh I miss playing Battlefleet Gothic. That was an excellent game. 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Intimidation according to the BBC... - Huge group of men wearing matching black clothing and balaclavas, disrupting transport and ignoring police: Not at all threatening. - Trans person going to the loo: Terrifying, literally too scary to comprehend. 020
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Therapist: 'What is making you feel anxious about being in public and at work?' Me: *Explains EHRC and KCSIE.* Therapist: *Long stare into camera.* 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026This is the last time I volunteer to make six, bespoke, early Tudor costumes in a seven week period whilst simultaneously planning new a curriculum and painting a 28mm English Civil War army. 120
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Honestly, fellow white people, we should probably return to the mothership before we damage this planet any further. 110
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Media are desperate to portray trans men as poor defenceless waifs who have been misguided and trans women as vile malicious predators. As usual, the end goal is to divide a community and end mutual support. As usual, the remedy is to listen to each other and build solidarity. 040
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The Penny Arcade experience of Bluesky is quite something. Increasingly have to click through three threads and an external link to get to the underlying context of many Bleets. 100
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Quitting Facebook temporarily has been amazing for my mental health but rather isolating. Event next weekend, will see how that digital disconnect improves face to face interaction. May be worth making it a permanent exodus. 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It's depressing that the scandal is Reform's corruption rather than LITERALLY EVERY VILE POLICY AND OPINION THEY EXPRESS. 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Aww man, proving employment history after over a decade of being a stay at home Mom, changing name and correcting gender is a heck of a challenge. 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Learners don't return until next Tuesday and already a safe guarding issue has been caused BY the new KCSIE guidance around gender transition. 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Back in my classroom today. Immediately noticed a colleague has borrowed and failed to return screwdrivers from the workbench. Have explained that if they are returned I will not look, I will not care, but if they aren't, I will look for them, I will find them and I will moan about it continuously. 020
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026*lights the sacred incense, intones the blessed bell, tunes the auto choir.* 'God of All Machines, aid me in this quest to tension my sewing machine...' 130
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The younger generations just don't appreciate how much 'Hackers' influenced 90's and Early 00's internet culture. Even those of us who didn't have a home PC had to have hacker names and pretend we knew the first thing about command lines. 031
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Youngest child has discovered I have the Warhammer 40,000 expansion to Power wash Simulator. Enjoying a running commentary on 41st millennium technology whilst I sew. 030
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Friend: 'I love your use of symbology to underscore a cycle of death and rebirth as comedy and tragedy.' Me: 'Thanks, I thought it was pretty clever.' Me: *actually just chose to arrange images purely on what looked good together with no thought towards any meaning.* 030
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 29/08/2026*looks at Aeolian mode with a puzzled expression* Partner: 'You know modes aren't scales right? Look up how they work.' Me: 'It's seventh chords and stuff?' Partner: *eye roll* 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Whilst being trans is pretty miserable, being a woman is actually fukken awesome. I get to dress up as a Sister of Battle, run around the woods and smash heretics with a power mace a few times a year and feel utterly amazing. 020
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 29/08/2026The road to hell is paved with reasonable concerns and clinical reviews. 0195
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 29/08/2026All good stories should have gunslingers, trains, swords, action, lasers, subversion of gender roles, epic one liners and heroic last stands. Which reminds me I need to remake some parts of my Browncoat cosplay. 020
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026An unexpectedly bittersweet part of guiding eldest child through puberty as a trans woman; the rare moments I have to pause and explain I don't have direct experience of something but am speaking from a place of research and preparation I did to be able to support them. 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I think the grief felt when famous people you didn't know personally but respected immensely is a reminder that if you weren't already you can pick up the torch and carry on where they left off. Today we are reminded to be kind and be silly in equal measure. 030
Reposted by @gadgetgrrl.bsky.socialBetter Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Let me get this straight. Sometimes a famous person dies and everyone is nice about it? Merely because of their deeds during life? 51157502525
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026If he can't keep his mouth shut about Dolly we may witness a second burning of the White House. 010
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026All these awesome PC games coming out and my laptop can't even run my train simulator without taking a breather. Can Total War 40k use pixel art and just be Red Alert? 120
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Eldest child: 'Mommy, are you listening to a cover of "On the Floor".' Me: 'Huh? This is the "Lombada" kidlet.' Eldest child: 'Wait... "On the Floor" is a cover?' 000
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Will people please stop saying Rowling wrote a message supporting trans adults. She didn't use the word trans or transgender once. Support using the terminology of the oppressor is not equality, acceptance or sincere. 041
gadgetgrrl.bsky.social @gadgetgrrl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Swedish friend: *discussing European monarchy* 'Incest is Wincest.' Me: 'English is your second language. I know you are fluent but what the heck are you doing that made that phrase familiar when you didn't know the name for an item of clothing yesterday?' 130
