Jillinois606 (@jillinois606.bsky.social)

@jillinois606.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 4:58 PM

Thanks! Did you see @kevinirvine.bsky.social 's offering today? Similar design concept: outer rim as horizon.

@jillinois606.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 12:57 PM

Here's a Richard Scary Busytown vibe for #manholecovermonday

A Midamerican Energy MHC fully encircled with energy related illustrations including power lines, towers and an electrical bucket truck

@jjtindall.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 12:21 PMReposted by @jillinois606.bsky.social

Three of a Perfect Pair, Loop #manholecovermonday @sparrersway.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @robertloerzel.bsky.social @dmercer.bsky.social @willpunctuate.bsky.social @kevinirvine.bsky.social @jillthewheel.bsky.social @jgieger.bsky.social @jamesfinngarner.bsky.social

@jillinois606.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 3:02 PM

And where leaves on the ground commune with those still on the tree through puddle reflections. (I tried to write the above shorter, cleaner. Just wanted to appreciate that relationship you captured.)

@jillinois606.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 2:56 PM

Power and Light, annotated and underlined on the east side of Des Moines, IA

#manholecovermonday

Rusty MHC marked P & L encircled by red spray paint and set above a wavy metal drainage grate.

@jillinois606.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 8:56 PM

US manhole cover stalwart Neenah Foundry* was called Alyward and Sons from 1904 to 1922. So this one dates to Beaverdale, Des Moines IA earliest days.

*Founded in 1872 as Aylward Plow Works.

#manholecovermonday
#neenahfoundry
#beaverdale

Running stitch style MHC with concentric circles and an outer one that reads Aylward - Son's Neenah WI

@jillinois606.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 12:44 AM

Holy pollen laden thunder thighs Batman!