Jun 22, 2026, 7:42 PMMe in 1768: I dislike the new Prime Minister and the Steam Machine is still too expensive.
Me in 2026: I dislike the new Prime Minister and the Steam Machine is still too expensive.
- Jun 22, 2026, 7:42 PM
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Ensōensoyote@furry.engineerJun 22, 2026, 8:01 PM@ret 1768 is very early for steam engines! Stephenson's Rocket was 1829
- Jun 22, 2026, 8:03 PM
@ensoyote 1776 was the first commercial use I think. I just picked the first prime minister term start I remembered lol
- Ensōensoyote@furry.engineerJun 22, 2026, 8:05 PM
@ret ah yeah, the Newcomen engine was 1712. I guess steam locomotives came much later. My year 3 project was about the history of engines so this is taking me back lol
Jun 22, 2026, 8:28 PM
CanageekCanageek@wandering.shopJun 22, 2026, 8:55 PM@ret No idea of you are Canadian or but, but that one works for me
Third spruce tree on the lefttezoatlipoca@mas.toJun 22, 2026, 9:04 PMAnd both involve Valve(s).
SoozcatSoozcat@raphus.socialJun 22, 2026, 10:12 PM@ret Aside: I'm impressed by your longevity
James Wallbanklowtech@tldr.nettime.orgJun 22, 2026, 10:13 PM@ret Why don't you be the prime minister then?
- Jun 22, 2026, 10:27 PM
@lowtech dogs aren’t eligible
- James Wallbanklowtech@tldr.nettime.orgJun 22, 2026, 10:54 PM
@ret Oh go on! I saw a fox and a dustbin standing in Makerfield. It can't be all that hard, and clearly you know exactly how to do it!
📄 Mehdi.docmehdi_benadel@mastodon.balamb.frJun 22, 2026, 11:36 PM1768 : I can't afford a home in this economy
2026 : I can't afford a home in this economy
1768 : My family and I have a feud
2026 : I have a feud with my family
Guillotine Jones, FlâneurGuillotine_Jones@beige.partyJun 23, 2026, 12:34 AM@ret
Golden oldie, Ret!
Propz!
Jun 23, 2026, 12:56 AM@ret can't beleive he won't defend Corsica, I just hope this doesn't have massive consequences.
Announcer: Napoleon has spawned
FayeFayeDrake@furry.engineerJun 23, 2026, 1:17 AM@ret @crowbriarhexe “oh the steam machine is out I wonder how mu-aargflbgglbblll”
