Derrick Hasterok

To all my US friends, Australia is a really nice country…and a lot warmer than Canada.

Not something you would find together very often…

Remember when Robin Williams was on coke. Someone could say one random word and he’d go off on a hilarious rant… Trump is like that, but it makes no sense and he wants your vote. Is he on coke? apple.news/A_H5-T_jqQYaaXtRY…

The media has a hard time reporting on Trump. This author did a good job summing up the problem and shows the absurdity of Trump at the same time. apple.news/ArduuRmDyRHK2W-LB…

Ever wonder what happened between Nuna and Rosina? Here's a model by Xianzhi Cao that I was pleased to help with: url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com… Global plate motions from 1.8 billion years ago to the present youtu.be/PA8r3FVw46c?si=NaIJ… via @YouTube

Our almond tree produced one almond last year. This year it looks like we may get ten. At this rate, we may be able to supply the world’s almond demand by 2033.

The only thing nearly as good as a mountain is one carved from wood. #woodworking #mountains @Woodcraft @Carbatec

The sound level of bugs in my backyard is insane right now! It actually hurts the ears to stand in some spots.

Didn’t know we had white ones, but definitely pleased.

No, just matlab at the moment and Python early next year.

I used the small kumiko hexagon in a tall box. I’m thinking it will work great for loose leaf tea, though I’ll have to make a wooden scoop. Made from hinoki (Japanese Cypress) and American cherry. #woodworking

We are developing to analyze LA-ICP-MS multi-element laser maps. We have a working prototype in Matlab and are currently working on a Python version for easier portability. If interested, get in touch. #geology youtu.be/5sVGwxP5FCo?si=uQUR… via @YouTube

We’re having burgers tonight. Kristine decided she wanted a vegetarian burger, but she’s going to fry it in bacon grease because she hopes it will make it taste better.

Entirely non-scientific poll, do you use the term: #Geology

1/3 = 0.333… 1/3 +1/3 + 1/3 = 0.333… + 0.333… + 0.333… 1 = 0.999… Of course!

Asa-no-ha (hemp leaf). #kumiko #woodworking

Oh, I do that too. I’ve been renovating my house for 8 + years.

My first attempt at making a mitsu-kude joint with my new jig. Worked the first time. Phew. #woodworking

A good weekends work. I finished my sled and a few jigs for cutting and fitting kumiko.

I%27ve been working on a new global tectonic map. The Cassini projection is great for emphasizing plate boundaries, especially subduction around the Pacific rim. #newblogpost wix.to/22O6VBm