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Bruce Nelson

@mygeekodyssey.bsky.social
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He/him, internationally published cartoonist, retired elementary educator, geek (or maybe nerd). Done a lot of things... some of them interesting, most of them not. Looking forward to the next Whimventure®

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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
For unspecified reasons I am currently still in bed.
Grey cat curled up asleep on a blue and white striped comforter
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
New phone and all the app resetting that goes along with it… 😳 at least this one should hold a charge long enough to get through it all.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What did I do this weekend? More Balloons!
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Let’s Have Another Parade Training - Take 3
Last training session of the season
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Cecil getting ready for another balloon training day! Let’s Have A Parade!
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Yes, another trip, another Horror filled Hallway photo! Once again in New Jersey for balloon training.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New patch added to the battle jacket of extreme geekiness. IYKYK the significance. Now if I can just find those patches I had before the foster kittens were here.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yes, I've been on another Whimventure® Saw lots, walked lots, and lots, and lots.
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Let’s Have a Parade Training!
and a few other Whimventurous® things along the way
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Cartoon Crossroads Columbus @cartooncrossroads.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
CXC 2027 Exhibitor Applications are NOW OPEN! Want to exhibit at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus? We want to see what you're making! Applications are open now through November 3 at 11:59 PM EST. CXC 2027: April 15–18, 2027 Expo: April 17–18 Apply now → airtable.com/app2SGD1Urob...
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
So today was interesting- tomorrow should be even more so.
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Cecil and I took today to explore a bit of New York City learning early on the city schools were closed today so we changed our plan - fortunately we have tomorrow also. Stopped by Macy’s to learn th...
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Cecil settled in for his stay in Newark and more Balloon stuff. His Hotel Hallway photo for the next few days.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
HONK! Cecil’s HONK!! infamous Hotel HONK!!! HONK!!! Hallway photo from HONK! New Jersey. Yes, people seem to feel the need to express themselves while driving. Zen I nner calm doesn’t seem to be a thing around here. Tomorrow we have Balloon Training, bright and early!
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Speaking of the monkey… here’s Cecil’s Infamous Hotel Hallway photo as we hit the road to Balloon Training.
Cecil Evil GeoCaching Monkey standing in a hotel hallway made up of large squares of light and dark grey and light and dark green.  The walls are off white, the door frame is dark blue.  Cecil is wearing white tennis shoes a bright turquoise shirt covered in a yellow banana design.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So, What's with the monkey? We don't talk about the monkey... except for now.
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MINIons Take The State(s) 2026
The EPIC Roadtrip with EPIC People.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So who should be the next inductee to the Toy Hall of Fame? Vote Early, Vote often... this is America after all.
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2026 Finalists - The Strong National Museum of Play
Read more about the 2021 National Toy Hall of Fame® Finalists.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
OK- so after getting the electric meter replaced- the microwave doesn’t need replacement (yet) but the water heater, might be another story. The joys of adulting!
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
So I've been working on something... it's not too exciting, but it keeps me off the streets and everyone around me safe.
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Designing Around a Project & People
I guess being the guy who can draw isn’t always a good thing
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
It seems like every time I think I finally might have my act together and then… ugh.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Two options for a curling club mascot... still need work, but I know I have them in my toolbox for the future. I have the feeling neither will be acceptable. fortunately, for what they are paying me, I can walk away easily.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Spending my day trying to please AI fans with hand-drawn artwork 🙄 I like what I created, but I already know they won’t. It’s getting frustrating to think I’m wasting my day when I could be doing anything else.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Just trying to figure out why I'm not as productive with our foster Kitties living in my studio.
Cartoon of me with a kitten on my head and two kittens attacking my pencil as I try to draw something.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Yup! It's a comic... I just sent one off to PinPoint Magazine so I'm sharing the last one with you as the foster kittens tear around my studio.
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A Puzzling Geocache
Cecil’s easy way to solve puzzle caches?
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I highly recommend reading Flash Gordon...It is amazing!
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I'm jinxing myself... I'm caught on one project, just waiting for the client to let me know if they are OK. I now only have two more designs to work on!
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
While checking in this week’s books… this cover by Josemaria Casanovas was just the retro joy I needed to get through the day. Now I want to draw 1950’s space explorers.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
If only more teachers & school administrators understood the power of comics
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
So what did I think of my trip to @laworldcon.bsky.social? Read to find out.
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Whimventure Recap
Everything you do is something you’ve done
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Finally my write up of my last day at LAcon V! A day late and $1.46 short (inflation you know).
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Whimventure Day 3
Another day at the con…
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
As I start Day 3, here’s your Day 2 recap with even more Cecil Evil GeoCaching Monkey!
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Whimventure Day 2
A full day at the Con
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I blame Sue for Cecil’s horrid behavior… I was keeping John Scalzi’s DJing at WorldCon from him- I knew what would happen. First Old Fashions, then shenanigans on the dance floor. 🙄 It wasn’t pretty. She only has to deal with foster kitties- me? Cecil after a few too many.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Cecil & I on our first day at WorldCon… WOW
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Whimventure Day 1
A bit of this & a bit of that
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Good Morning WorldCon! What kind of Whimventure is in store for me today?
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
First stop on the way, Phoenix… only a quick stop over as they realign the portal to Los Angeles and WorldCon. Cecil is still sleeping… resting up for the festivities.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It’s early, but I’m headed off on another Whimventure! This time, @laworldcon.bsky.social!
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I am currently a chew toy for one of our foster kittens- Poe.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In the immortal words of Bugs Bunny quoting Groucho Marx- "Of course you know, this means war"
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Projects I’m Working On
Retirement sounds like fun... let’s go to War.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The race is on…
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This morning’s dilemma - which will become available first?
Screenshot of library ebook list showing I am 5th in line for Matt Dinniman’s The Inevitable Ruin and The Parade of Horribles. Books 7 and 8 in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
My initial thoughts on last weekend (Finally). Thanks to the NCS for giving the opportunity to attend. Now back to the drawing board!
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Searching For Your Tribe
The National Cartoonist Society's Conference (& Reuben Awards Dinner) 2026
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Cecil waiting for his amazingly amazing and awesome geocaching event to begin. Unfortunately, having known geocachers for a while he knows some will show up early, while others will be very late. 11:30 Columbus, OH outside the Billy Ireland. SWAG is available and at 1:00 the showcase begins!
A sad dejected Cecil sitting on the steps with a blank pad saying “Draw Me A Picture GCBV0NQ” along with stickers, Flashtags and a Superman popcorn bucket filled with sharpies.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Cecil is upset since I was lax in taking and posting his Hotel Hallway photo from this Whimventure. He demanded I take this photo to make up for it. He’d also like to thank the members of the Academy for this honor and requests that you just send the Reuben Award to his lair.
Cecil Evil GeoCaching Monkey standing in front in of the photo  backdrop for the National Cartoonist Society’s Reuben Awards Ceremony and Banquet.  Cecil is not in Black tie which is one of the reasons he in not in attendance this evening.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Imposter Syndrome - check Social Anxiety - check Abject Terror & hiding in a corner because I only know these people as a fanboy - check At least I’m not curled up in the fetal position… yet.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
What is Gen Con? For those clueless and think it's just a bunch of stupid nerds wasting their time and money on a whim. Yes, it is and we're overjoyed that people with that opinion stayed home so we could have fun. With the way society is falling apart we all need to escape even for only four days.
Clip from Gen Con’s press release:
COME HELIOS OR HIGH WATER, GEN CON ATTENDEES FLOODED DOWNTOWN INDY FOR THE BEST FOUR DAYS IN GAMING
• Gen Con Indy 2026 drew a record-breaking 74,000 attendees and nearly 800 vendors
• The annual four-day convention generated an estimated economic impact of more than $83.5 million for local businesses.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more! My Gen Con experience for 2026.
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Gen Con - Maybe I'm Getting Too Old For This
Then again... Maybe Not
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Been in the “Pre-Gen Con” mode. I finished a final design for a GeoTour Coin. I was volunteered to help with this project on Saturday. I’m now waiting for design approval from the powers that be. So can’t show anything until then. Just dusting off some old skills I haven’t used in years.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Since it's Con Season... Which Con is your favorite?
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The Big Con
Where I'll be during the month of August...
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Happy SDCC for those who celebrate!🎉 I will be happily at home drawing and petting my cats.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Cecil made it onto the cover of PinPoint magazine! I’ve been doing special My Geek Odyssey comic strips for them since returning from the epic EuroWhimventure last year. I’m chuffed to have Cecil be a cover monkey and can’t wait to cross the pond again.
Cover of PinPoint The UK geocaching magazine Issue 17 Summer 2026
Cecil-Evil GeoCaching Monkey is sitting on a beach in light blue swim trunks with red hearts with a cup in his hand. There is a lavender pail with an orange handle on the left side by his feet. There is a small orange and lavender shovel on the right side in front of Cecil. Cecil has built a simple sandcastle with an Annan sticking out of it. The castle sports a black skull and crossbones (pirate) flag. In the distance are two rainbow back umbrellas the water and an island on the horizon.  Flying above it all is a green alien in a flying saucer with a banner that has the upc barcode.
Text on the lower left side:
The PinPoint GB Geocaching Awards
Geocaching History: Stone Circles
Virtually European
County Caching: Durham
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
My notes from last night’s National Cartoonist Society’s virtual open house as I prepare for attending the Conference in early August. Learning about the history of the organization while trying to figure out the best way to put a scarf around a dragon’s neck.
Random pencil drawings of a cartoon dragon (whimsy out the wazoo) wearing goggles and a knit scarf along with other doodles. Mostly headshots, but one full body.  Along with a drawing of Cecil-Evil GeoCaching Monkey as a warmup.
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Cecil and I will be attending the National Cartoonist Society's Showcase August 8 and Cecil even set up a geocaching event coord.info/GCBV0NQ Stop by early for a chance to draw, get a sticker, and get one of those new-fangled shareable thingies before the festivities begin!
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Bruce Nelson @mygeekodyssey.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Whimventure® Recap - trolls and other weird stuff. You know the drill- read, share, subscribe.... or whatever.
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MTTS Replacement - Whimventure 2026
Trolls, Family, and Geocaching
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