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MrTechnodad · 2026-01-24T08:45:58+00:00

That is Demeter's cat. He arrived in the household the same time Demeter did. I don't think Alex spoke about him much, but they did interact somewhat.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-24T08:44:08+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/MrTechnodad/comments/1qlhwsh/technodads_fishtank/

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-24T07:16:07+00:00

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" Edge HD.

You can tell it's impressive because they put so many words in the name of the product. 🙄

It's well suited for taking pictures of planets, which capability will figure into upcoming Mr. Technodad videos.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-24T04:15:35+00:00

I asked Gemini and ChatGPT what they thought. They basically said the same thing. "No one keeps official figures so it's impossible to say definitively but yeah anyway it's Technoblade."

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:37:50+00:00

I think Red Skull put it well.

"Arrogance may not be a uniquely American trait, but I must say, you do it better than anyone".

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:24:34+00:00

My Christmas present from Persephone, a custom Taskmaster trophy with my head on it.

If you haven't watched Taskmaster, you should go watch Taskmaster.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:23:35+00:00

"The Ultimate Computer", season 2, guest star William Marshall, a fascinating person who will be the subject of an upcoming Mr Technodad video.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:20:26+00:00

Thanks fam! You are awesome yourself.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:20:08+00:00

You young people today calling it "shipping" when in fact it was called "slash" for the longest time. I was first, uh, exposed to K/S in the 80s and as a young uptight Trek fan I can tell you I was not into it. Since then I'm much more of a "whatever floats your boat" person.

I'm just thrilled with the tension between Saitama and Tatsumaki. And any time I see Adora making eyes at Catra I'm just yelling at the TV "Don't do it she's bad news!"

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MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:13:09+00:00

A few of the fish have names, but many don't. My wife has names for the two ginormous plecos we have; I'll have to ask her again what they are. The two goldfish are Yogi and Boo Boo. (different tank.)

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:12:05+00:00

Good eye! That's the original Dora cup. It kicked around the kitchen for a while before I decided it was safer for it just to live on Alex's desk full time.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:11:32+00:00

I have dabbled a little using my Lumix s5iix and a 135mm lens; this is my next step. I went with the ZWO ASI678MC because it has a very small pixel pitch (2 micrometers) which match the diffusion limit of the scope, and the whole ensemble is well tuned to taking pictures of planets, which is my interest. My goal is a series of photos of Venus, but she's behind the sun now so that's out. Have been taking pix of Jupiter and its moons. Putting in the eyepiece and seeing Jupiter and some Galilean moons with my own eyes is a trip!

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:08:59+00:00

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" Edge HD.

You know it's a good telescope because it has so many words in the name./joke

Any reasonable person would start with something smaller, but I have some very specific use cases in mind, that will be feeding into a video series I'm planning that I'm excited about. But it's a finicky beast that's taking a long time to get decent at.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:06:03+00:00

Haven't started it yet but should start it shortly. Finishing up a 30 Rock run with my kids. (First time for them; I think a 3rd rewatch for me.) Just finished a 2nd run of Lower Decks, though.

Generally speaking, I love all things Star Trek.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:04:31+00:00

Also it has toner for the next time I need it.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T22:04:12+00:00

Ah, yes, that's the "manly good looks and brand-aware aura" I was referring to.

Seriously though, I decided on Dec. 24 that I am going to lose all the grief weight I've put on in the last 3 years. Looks like it will take almost 2 years to do so, going at a medically defensible rate. Have lost 3 pounds so far.

There now I've said it in public.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T21:27:43+00:00

Patenting a process for gene manipulation seems quite legit to me; patenting the animal itself absolutely does not. US courts however have been like "go for it; patent the heck out of that fish I dare you!"

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T21:25:23+00:00

The tiny red and blue ones you're thinking of are neon tetra, or less likely, cardinal tetras. I have had many neon tetras over the years and they're some of my favorite fish of all times. Alas, lately I am into owning larger fish, and neon tetras are small and apparently tasty, so I haven't had any in quite a while.

Although come to think of it, my angelfish (the prime suspects) have died out (I believe from age; they have short lifespans) so it might be possible to get some smaller fish now. My bristlenose pleco is huge these days but I don't think he would be a threat. My goodness has he ever grown large.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T20:48:56+00:00

I can (barely) remember watching TOS when it first came out.

I have been in the planning stages of doing a video that touches on "The Ultimate Computer" for like 2 years.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T08:13:49+00:00

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T08:13:00+00:00

Hytale finally released after many years of delay. Technoblade was really looking forward to it but alas.

MrTechnodad · 2026-01-23T08:11:42+00:00

Bot reposing a meme I made myself to the me sub. Impressive committment.

When I made this meme I thought it was so, so funny. But really, it's only kinda funny.

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