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   Tinker ☀️ (tinker@infosec.exchange)'s status on Friday, 13-Feb-2026 06:08:22 JST Tinker ☀️

   At my library's repair cafe as a volunteer.

   It's the first time they're running it and they're hoping to do this regularly.

   I came in thinking I would help with computer troubleshooting... but they have enough people doing that.

   So I figured I could help with Linux OS install... but the local Linux Install Party is here and has enough people.

   Then a guy brought in a bicycle! And no one is here doing bike repair. But I brought my allen wrench set and a multitool.

   So I just got done running and installing a new bicycle brake line on an older bike. Brake works just fine now!

   I'll bring my full set of bike tools next time!

   #solarPunk #repairCafe #bicycle #libraries

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     Cassander (drsbaitso@infosec.exchange)'s status on Friday, 13-Feb-2026 06:08:26 JST Cassander

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     @tinker My local repair café often has a lot of demand for lamp repair, too.

     Honestly, I've been doing repair cafés since last summer and it's a ton of fun. Great, low-pressure chance to engage the problem-solving bits of my brain.

     #repaircafe #repairclinic #buildcommunity

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     Tinker ☀️ (tinker@infosec.exchange)'s status on Friday, 13-Feb-2026 10:26:38 JST Tinker ☀️

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     • Alfred Chow - Maker of Things

     @Maker_of_Things - Yeah! We had two folks that just sat a table by the entrance, greeted folks, and then pointed them to the correct table for what they needed. There absolutely is a place for everyone!

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     Alfred Chow - Maker of Things (maker_of_things@cupoftea.social)'s status on Friday, 13-Feb-2026 10:26:39 JST Alfred Chow - Maker of Things

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     @tinker
     That is brilliant.

     We often tell folks who want to volunteer, but think they have little to offer, that they just need to turn up and there will be something they can help with, even if it is meet and greet or making sure volunteers have a tea break. Every thing matters.

     #RepairCafe

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