Jake

@gogobonobo.net

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Poking around to see how this thing works. Computer engineer in PDX. Dad, dog-haver. Former Twitter: @montag2k I am also on Mastodon at @gogobobobo@hachyderm.io Metafilter is the other place I hang out: https://www.metafilter.com/user/144720

Two children sit side by side on the edge of a floating dock with their feet in the Columbia River as dusk settles in. The Hood River Bridge spans the background while calm water fills most of the frame.
Wildwood Trail in Forest Park on a sunny summer morning. A narrow dirt path disappears into the forest beneath towering conifers, with ferns and dense greenery covering the hillside and sunlight filtering through the canopy overhead.
A coyote walks along a Portland sidewalk in warm morning sunlight. Ornamental grasses and small trees surround the path, while quiet residential streets and lawns fill the background. The coyote is captured mid-stride, illuminated by golden light as it moves through the neighborhood.
A list of security questions is displayed on a yellow and green interface.&10;&10;Aside from some typical ones, there is “What is the first name of the boy or girl that you first kissed?”, “Where were you when you had your first kiss?”, and “Where were you when you first heard about 9/11?”
A narrow dirt trail curves through dense green forest in Portland’s Forest Park. Sword ferns line the hillside, while tall conifers and maples rise overhead to form a leafy canopy that filters the overcast light.
A steel ski-lift structure curves diagonally down a snowy ridgeline from the upper right toward the center of the image, with dark metal beams, platforms, cables, and small antennas silhouetted against the sky. The snow-covered slope beneath the structure shows tracks and wind-sculpted texture. Below the ridge, a vast blanket of white clouds fills the valleys, with dark forested hills protruding like islands. The sky above is a smooth gradient of clear blue. The composition emphasizes the contrast between rigid industrial geometry and the soft, expansive cloud layer below.
A yellow liquid with black dots and an oval resembles a surprised face on a blue background.
A vast, fluorescent-lit store filled with long rows of blue bins stretching into the distance, each overflowing with random discarded items: boxes, belts, fabric, plastic, and unidentifiable objects. A few shoppers stand quietly, heads down, sifting through the piles. The space feels cavernous and impersonal, orderly in layout but chaotic in content, evoking an eerie, liminal atmosphere, like a forgotten back room where excess consumer goods accumulate after losing their original purpose.
Abstract red Delta logo made of sharp triangular panels, mounted diagonally on a light-colored wall, resembling a wing or arrow in motion.
A product box for a Nike running sensor. The sensor is displayed on the left - and orange and white puck with Nike and Apple logos. On the right, the iPod receiver is displayed.
A small round red mushroom with pale patchy spots stands in dark soil among fallen brown leaves and green grass. Soft sunlight highlights the cap while the background fades into a blur of greens and oranges.
Interior of the Suzzallo Library Reading Room at the University of Washington. The photo looks down a long central aisle beneath a soaring vaulted ceiling with repeating Gothic arches. Warm chandeliers hang in rows, glowing over wooden study tables and tall bookshelves. Large stained-glass windows line the walls, filling the vast, cathedral-like space with soft light. Several people walk toward the far end of the hall, giving a sense of scale to the room’s grand architecture.
A nighttime view of the Seattle skyline across calm water, with the city’s skyscrapers glowing in warm lights and long vertical reflections stretching across the surface. The Space Needle stands on the right side of the frame, lit in soft yellow. A layer of low clouds hangs above the city, and a dark wooden dock and a small boat sit in the foreground.
A foggy view of downtown Seattle seen across the still waters of Lake Union. The skyline rises softly through gray mist, with the Space Needle visible on the right. In the foreground, a large circular mosaic lies wet with rain, and a crow walks across the path beside it.
A narrow muddy trail curves uphill through a foggy forest. Bare moss-covered trees rise into a pale gray sky, and clusters of yellow leaves and wet ferns line the sides of the path. The scene looks damp, quiet, and muted by mist.
View from behind a black-and-white dog on a blue leash walking up a leaf-covered forest trail. Golden and green foliage glows in the sunlight, and the path curves gently uphill through tall autumn trees.
On stage at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, the Decemberists perform with the Oregon Symphony. Lead singer Colin Meloy, wearing a blue suit, sits at the very edge of the stage under a bright white spotlight, holding a microphone and gesturing with one hand toward the audience. Behind him, the orchestra fills the stage, with rows of string players, brass, and percussion lit in deep blue. The band’s instruments—a piano, upright bass, drum set, and guitars—are arranged across the front. The ornate theater interior glows with soft blue light, highlighting its carved details and gold accents. Audience members are visible in the foreground, watching attentively.
View from a forest trail during a sunny November run. The narrow dirt path curves through damp ferns and glowing yellow-green leaves under a bright blue sky.
A misty forest path (Leif Erikson) winds through the green trees of Forest Park with fallen leaves scattered along the ground.
A lush forest in Portland Oregon features tall trees reaching towards the sky with dense green foliage and a variety of undergrowth ferns.
A close-up of a fluffy white llama with a halter against a teal background.
A close-up of a large Pacific Banana slug with distinct black spots crawling on a wooden surface amidst lush green foliage.
A close-up photograph of a snail on a damp, earthy surface. The snail has a shiny, spiraled shell with rich brown and golden-yellow bands. Its body is dark and textured, with two visible tentacles extended forward. The surrounding ground is a mix of dirt, small sticks, and scattered leaves.
A TV information screen from the Simpsons that reads “Technical Difficulties / Please Stand By”. In between the phrases is pictured a drunken camera operator.
Screenshot of conditions at Timberline Lodge for 30-December 2024. The text: 30° snow/rain mix. Current weather conditions are 30°F with a mix of snow and rain, parking lots are full, Timberline Road is closed, and lifts will operate from 9am to 4pm, with night skiing available from December 25 to January 4.
An Apple Music Top Albums list. 1. Talking Heads, Stop Making Sense 2. The Decemberists, As It Ever Was, So it Shall Be Again 3. Vampire Weekend, Only God Was Above Us 4. Daft Punk, Random Access Memories 5. DJ Icey, Essential Mix
A black and white dog is playfully placing its paw on a person's hand while standing on a couch.
It’s the “Sure grandma, let’s get you to bed” meme: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/sure-grandma-lets-get-you-to-bed An old woman on the left walks toward us using a walker. A younger woman is next to her and steadying her shoulder to help her walk. Old woman: “And the music tracking was called scrobbling” Younger woman: “Sure grandma let’s get you to bed”
Screenshot of a user page for “pikacher”. It’s an account with a Pikachu avatar which is posting a random text string every two seconds, along with a timestamp underneath it. One of the messages listed is: Qu6p3cDSAabxe2YxACNXs4qJg 2024-12-02 16:16:40
A hand holding a coffee mug which is resting on the armchair of a couch. The mug is in the center of the photo. It has late 80’s pink and teal graphics and coloring and says “Eye on Springfield. Sundays 6:3PM. Only on Channel 6.”
A movie poster for “Hobgoblins”, showing two goblin puppet figures flying in space on top of a metallic sphere space ship. A red planet is visible across the top of the poster. The movie title and cast details are listed at the bottom.
Screenshot of a user’s avatar icon. It’s a flower symbol in plain white lines with a reddish orange background.
This photo captures a serene forest scene viewed from the ground, looking upward toward the sky. Tall, slender evergreen trees dominate the composition, their trunks reaching straight up, and their canopies forming a partial cover against a misty, overcast sky. The atmosphere is cool and damp, with a soft fog blanketing the scene, adding an ethereal quality. In the foreground, lush greenery covers the forest floor, including ferns and mosses, with patches of vibrant yellow foliage that stand out against the darker tones of the undergrowth. The combination of towering trees, mist, and varied plant life creates a tranquil and enchanting woodland setting.
David Rappaport and Douglas Barr are looking at the camera and smiling in the upper half of the photo. Rappaport is wearing eccentric clothes like a 60’s style frilly sport coat and a cap. In the bottom half, it says “The Wizard” in fancy 80’s 3D text.
A person standing on a beach in front of a giant wave about to crash down on them. Bottom text (the person): Me on Bsky Top text: 500 new shitposters I just followed
A very blurry picture of people on a stage with a dark audience in front of them. It’s from 2009, what can I say?
This image captures a forest trail during late autumn or early winter. The narrow, dirt path winds uphill, bordered by damp, fallen leaves and lush green ferns. The surrounding trees are mostly bare, with a few still clinging to yellowing leaves. The tall, slender trunks create an open canopy against a cloudy gray sky. The ground and foliage appear wet, suggesting recent rain. The scene is peaceful and natural, evoking a cool, damp forest ambiance.
A black and white photo of a black and white dog snuggling up to a flannel shirt.
Still shot from “Too Many Cooks” showing a janky looking tabby cat puppet looking at the screen while playing the organ. The name “Smarf” is written in yellow serif lettering in front of him.
A person is dropping a ballot envelope into an official drop box labeled Multnomah Votes.
A screenshot of the album cover for “August and Everything After” by Counting Crows
A sunlit forest trail in Forest Park winds through dense, green and yellow foliage with rays of sunlight filtering through the trees.
A serene forest trail in Forest Park is surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery, with morning sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Sunset over a beach on the Mediterranean
The image features a man with a light stubble and neatly combed hair. He is wearing a plain white t-shirt and an oversized, shiny white collar that flares out dramatically from his neck, resembling a large baking tin. It’s for shaving or haircutting but who would use this? This is definitely not one of the pieces of junk I ordered from Temu.
Text that says “You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf. Now get ready for” and a photo of Kirk and Spock in a Pink Crock.
Drake saying no to Crew on a Shoe. Drake saying yes to Kirk and Spock on a Birkenstock.
A close-up picture of many really large green grapes.