Ross of Ottawa

An Ottawa-based Ross who is inspired by people who have interests and pursue them.

Physics degreed, engineering careered. Enthusiastic about makerism, science, food, culture and art/design. Inordinately fond of breadmaking and chair design.

Trivialities, ephemera and daily activities.

Profile ALT text: Avatar is a white ceramic coffee mug like you might find in a diner. The banner is the famous Earthrise image where the Earth is just appearing over the moon.

CW:
Food pics are frequent
Pronouns:
he/him
Other nouns
bread, chairs, mugs
Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@johnefrancis so many avenues for their conspiracy and grievance-laden tripe now, it must be hard to keep up.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@mayintoronto I spent the early part of my career in semiconductor devices. A lot of design still happens in corners of the country though the fabs aren't here anymore. But we did have a fab in Ottawa in the 80s and into the 90s, which was interesting to be involved with. So expensive to keep it evolving in step with the state of the art though.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@johnefrancis not local of course, but glad those names are being crossed out.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@johnefrancis @shawnhooper that's probably it. Hopefully they aren't easily replaced.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@johnefrancis oh weird, I thought he'd died just a couple of years ago… must've been some other similar crap local right-wing radio guy that bit it? Indeed, not a voice that was doing anything good or positive on our airwaves.

Ross of Ottawa boosted:
Laurel StvanLingLass@vmst.io
2026-02-16

@ottaross Starting with the novel Frankenstein. #Monsterdon

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@jadebees indeed, was thinking so.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@LingLass oh sure. That's right! A central influence.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

It's a bit of a trope, isn't it? The little girl wandering past, and interacting with, the monster at his most lethal moment?

We've seen that in earlier main-character-becomes-villain movies. I'll be watching for that scene in future features.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@skatem Yoink!

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@Violinknitter Linda was playing the long game. She picked up the revolver in the first scene, just biding her time.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

That's right, they totally ditched the discount Rod Serling narrator from the start of the movie.

His contract ran out quicker than I expected.

Ross of Ottawa boosted:
Peter Ries 🏳️👹peterries@techhub.social
2026-02-16

Next week: 4D Man goes to College

#monsterdon

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

The message from tonight's is don't look to the knobs to give you what you need.

The knobs never deliver. It's within yourself that you'll find your powers, not the knobs. Not the knobs.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

One has to ask, if Tony hadn't Jolene'd his brother Scott, would he have turned into the monster he did?

I think Tony is the culprit here. He couldn't hold back his babe-winning ways.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

Boom sudden ending… AND a question mark! Classic.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

Linda was packin heat the whole time!?

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

@jdlh Oh yes! Thanks for spotting that. Don't know how I missed it.

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

"Sam, champagne… and brandy. Make it a brandagne. And bring the bottle."

Ross of Ottawaottaross
2026-02-16

Another four dimensions, and we'll be all ready for Buckaroo Banzai

A movie poster for "Buckaroo Banzai across the 8th dimension."

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