Chris Tait

Dad, maker, photog, burner, coffee lab nerd, teacher and learner of things techno-artistic. Into math rocks, bikes, gender identity and all things delicious.

[Chris Tait @christaitdotca]

Summer is. It’s a small thing, but playing in the kiddie pool on the deck is probably the best time we’ve had in the past who-knows-how-long. Grateful for a weekend completely off to actually spend quality outdoor… https://t.co/5jPJmphXmV

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Did some more trail rides with the kiddo today and went pretty great. Quick(ish) 25km with a few really great hills under load was just what I needed.
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Audrey does this thing where whenever someone gives her a… https://t.co/SHDinJzcuC

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I'm in the running to win a Corsair Gaming Prize Pack thanks to @MemoryExpress @Corsair #MemoryExpress https://t.co/Gph4TDFITN

[Chris Tait @christaitdotca]

@whysquared Beacon of light in the Darkest Timeline. Heh

[Chris Tait @christaitdotca]

Working through reorganizing our storage, I dusted off an old RC truck I had won at Broken City Punk Rock Bingo. My nephew’s birthday is coming up and I haven’t used it in years, so I decided it’d make a fine gift… https://t.co/MfcBwpqjJa

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Audrey had a pretty alright first day as a two-year-old. Mom and Dad built her a slightly customized tiny kitchen, which she immediately and safely (“very hot!”) put to use to make some soup. Pretty cool seeing how… https://t.co/tYYPbtF6Ts

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Important research going into ketchup delivery systems this evening.
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#kidsaregross #ketchupgirl #researchgoals #groundbreaking @ Willow Park, Calgary https://t.co/ZoiQRRIgAt

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Synthia and Clawdia playing and showing off a significant size difference.
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We started off being pretty worried Synth was bullying Clawdy but the wee one keeps coming back for more. They tucker each other out and… https://t.co/thW6f7E8AS

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Sneaking in a shout out to my partner and coconspirator, rosannacristine on Mother’s Day. From toddlers, to kitties, to legions of Furbies, she mega-moms them all with an incomprehensible mix of silliness and… https://t.co/DtSyxYMFva

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Quarantine got me lewkin’ like...
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#daughtersanddiapers #datswagtho #princessquarantina #noautographs @ Willow Park, Calgary https://t.co/BLqbuqIUCC

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Let’s just pretend this is a celebration of my improvement at sewing and not all about my kitten Synthia.
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Thanks so much to rosannacristine for taking the time to teach me a few things and make Hammer Pants V2.0… https://t.co/JYiiNX0UOx

[Chris Tait @christaitdotca]

Meet Synthia, the newest little monster of the house. It was a bit of an adventure getting her home, but we’re all here safe and sound now.
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#thanksAMA #thankscovid19 #synthiathecat #littlemonsters… https://t.co/pCL3ovQRMo

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Was fully ready to scrap this bike today, which was Ro’s Burning Man bike (and had gone down again with friends a few years later). Bottom bracket was seized, surface rust, epically faded paint...but you know what?… https://t.co/xLhtutW8wG

[Chris Tait @christaitdotca]

After an intense collaborative colouring sesh yesterday, Audrey decided it was time to “go night-night.” She laid down on a stack of drawings, pulled one up over herself like a blanket and tried to… https://t.co/07g1kUO7ta

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Well, they didn’t quite turn out as ridiculous as I was hoping, but they’re comfy AF, flow alright and gave me great notes for the next pass. Learned lots: win.
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#stophammertime #flowpants #sewingnoob… https://t.co/vHe7Ecf5PG

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You know the world must be ending when Chris Tait starts to get organized.
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Rebuilt/repurposed a workbench out of my old studio furniture. Little comfier and more productive than working on the floor in front of… https://t.co/k9mR0ijCuD

[Chris Tait @christaitdotca]

@LlisaBastard Hell of a time to be alive.

[Chris Tait @christaitdotca]

A little bit of a Easter fun and chats with all the grandparents today. Featuring Aud being a ham as always.
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#easterbunny #toddlertreats #familyfun @ Willow Park, Calgary https://t.co/oSXqmIrh2A

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From a few days ago in the fresh melt puddles.
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#daddydaughtertime #puddles #yyc #giantmess #splishsplash @ Willow Park, Calgary https://t.co/pwRdmxmA9K

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Ferro rod holder (which also, as it happens, apparently fits a .50 BMG round perfectly) with rough deer detail for my bro kurchbrah up in Dawson.
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From a little while ago. First time working and forming with a… https://t.co/QZFitasbcg