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2023-11-02 20:08:36

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Some volunteer black oil sunflowers kicked the bucket last night but she is hanging in there
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2023-11-02 17:24:24

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I might just do that.
She survived the coldest night yet. 25 down at the house this morning. Maybe 28 up at the garden.

2023-10-31 18:34:53

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Damn man...you have all the cool permie stuff!
Looks nice as well. Glad to hear its working well.
There was a company working on a commercial unit a few years back, not sure if they ever got that off the ground or not. I was interested but never heard much about it after I signed up for their email alerts.

2023-10-31 17:14:21

Still kicking...chilly week though. Lets see how long she can hold out!
#weedstr #permaculture
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2023-10-23 21:26:05

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How long does the flowering stage usually last for an autoflower like this?

2023-10-23 21:25:34

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Yeah, this was just for fun, didnt think it would survive the nights in the 50s and 40s that we have had. Might try a cover at night but thinking I would rather just start a plant under lights in the barn "office".
I was hoping someone would say "let it ride" she might make it.

2023-10-23 21:23:18

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6b, I threw a seed in the ground in August for fun. Honestly didnt expect it to make it this far!

2023-10-23 18:45:10

First frost warning tonight...does it make it? White Widow Auto...
#weedstr #permaculture #homesteading
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2023-10-13 16:25:39

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Oops...meant to say "could NOT" support a cow.

2023-10-13 16:24:36

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Thats funny...luckily this was just temporary while this guy awaited being picked up.
Over time, I am sure this would have been destoryed as well.
Have you seen the hay wagons converted to mobile shade structures? Thise are cool.
I just have a wood framed sled with some metal roofing for my small flock.

2023-10-12 14:27:41

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Sheep do just fine on less than ideal pasture. About a quarter of my total grazing area is relatively steep, relatively poor pasture, it definitely could support a cow in the worst areas but the sheep manage.
Give it a shot. If you are moving cattle daily, sheep should be a breeze.

2023-10-09 16:55:24

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Sexy pitmaston pineapple english apple

2023-10-09 16:49:00

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Just "searched it up" and yeah, there are trees available in the states.
But, for fun, for posterity, and for shits and giggles I would gladly pay for some seed.
If you are up for the effort, shoot me a dm, with quantity you can ship and costs for the seed, time, and shipping and I can send you the sats.

2023-10-08 14:45:09

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Yes...delicious. Roasted and eaten or used in recipes...incredible.
Soup is especially good as the weather turns cold.

2023-10-08 14:41:03

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Woh...what a cool apple. You should ship cuttings or seed for sats!
I would buy either.

2023-09-28 14:04:21

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Its been pretty solid on some trees and shrubs that I was familiar with.
Found a few shrubs that it keeps calling in invasive nanking cherry...not sure just yet on those and a few others. I guess its like any "ai" type product right now in that you need to be skeptical and try and cross reference if you id something of importance.

2023-09-27 21:31:53

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One more note!
I agree that part of the plan for division and control is to increase the power of labels and definitions. I just dont have an issue using the words.

2023-09-27 21:25:42

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Didnt finish the note...as for not defining things, including myself...definitions, I think, are a requisite for a healthy, functioning society. I wasnt labeling or defining as a pejorative at all. Thats why I started with common current definition.
I hear what you are saying about labels and definitions but when speaking in generalities you gotta use words that have meaning. Most people know what right and left are in todays context. I am sure you understand what I mean by leftist, as do the people on the podcasts I follow. They often mention the left as who they are and identify with. I enjoy many of their episodes and think many of the folks they have on are doing important work.

2023-09-27 21:18:18

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Permaculture seems to attract intellectuals and academics from the left more than from the right. A podcast I follow leans hard left, which is fine. I have no issue with someone being left or right. My experience is just that the folks further to the left in this space are more condescending and toxic.
Maybe when enough MAGA folks get all permie or regen ag, I could say the same about them...it just hasnt been my experience that anyone with a conservative or right lean in the permaculture or regen ag space has the same tone or attitude. They mostly seem to be positive and uplifting. Even folks from the preparedness community...less doom and gloom from preppers in the space than outside. Just my experience though.
I actually lean further left than you might think on some issues. Mostly because, as you mentioned, we live in the real world. The real world being a huge government thats followed the road of good intentions to sometimes not so great places...but is where we are so it is what it is.
As for my place on the political spectrum, I guess it depends what the issue is. In general, I dont know that I fit anywhere on that spectrum at the moment. Maybe that makes me anarchist in ideals but a centrist in practice?
Not trying to get to down in the weeds.
There just seems to be more hate, jealousy, and negativity from that side of the space and I was puttinf that out there to see if I was crazy or not.

2023-09-27 21:02:37

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Common current definition.

2023-09-27 15:18:00

Is it me or is the leftist end of the spectrum of local food / regen ag / permaculture the most toxic and condescending place to visit?
I just dont get the same energy from the anarchists, "centrists", apolitical, or even "conservatives". To be fair though, maybe I am not looking in the right places.
#permaculture #farmstr #homesteading #grownostr

2023-09-21 18:57:16

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Oof...rough ride indeed. Incredible time to be alive.

2023-09-20 22:45:23

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Dont let perfect be the enemy of good.

2023-09-20 18:59:25

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New one for me...thanks for sharing

2023-09-20 18:57:11

Stacking functions? Or just stacking tasks and being efficient? Exercise, overseeding, and observation...I even turned off @npub1587…kv0n for a bit during this "chore" today.
Using an off the shelf pasture mix with some white, red, crimson clover and a touch of daikon for fun. These pastures need some work.
#permaculture #permies #farmstr #grownostr
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2023-09-18 17:09:38

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I never understood what all the "I need to watch what I say" talk was on podcasts. I always listened on Podcast Addict. Started playing with Fountain now. It took me awhile to realize that it seems a large marjority of people use apple or spotify for listening to podcasts. I dont think some podcasters even know that they wont get "banned" outside of the big podcast platforms. Its odd.

2023-09-17 15:36:08

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I was hoping to get quite a few trees in the ground during the dormant season this year. Just started the process...trees can be pricey. Looking for a place that ships bare root right now to save costs.
I was looking at planting everything from support species to fruit and nut trees.
I am sure I can find a bareroot seedling for under 20 USD.

2023-09-17 15:22:41

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https://nyis.info/invasive_species/wineberry/

2023-09-17 04:41:53

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Alternative to something like oyster shells for calcium. Its supposed to make the shells harder.

2023-09-17 04:38:26

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Give the shells back to the chickens occassionally as a supplement.

2023-09-16 14:47:02

Also oddly satisfying...not sure if its primal or something from the ego but fencing off "your" land has some kind of feeling about it. Especially when its for a purpose, not just to exclude something or someone...although that is a nice benefit.
Just a steward though...its all temporary.
#grownostr #homesteading #permaculture #farmstr
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2023-09-16 14:43:26

So satisfying.
#grownostr #homesteading #permaculture #farmstr
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2023-09-16 14:40:36

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Not sure whos behind that account. I have noticed a few folks respond to their posts but they never reply but post quite a bit.
Cant imagine its a social media mamager or some kind of bot reposting things but if it is they are missing out. They post a splid amount of content.

2023-09-16 14:37:05

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In about 2 to 3 months everything should be dormant.
You are in the UK?

2023-09-15 15:27:05

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That's a cool idea

2023-09-14 14:04:55

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Dude that looks sweet.
I had a similar thing happen to me. Turned a horse stall into a brooder for chicks. String broke to the latch, got stuck inside.
Is that going to be mobile or stationary?

2023-09-12 21:39:02

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Started trying one called Picture This.
I am using the free version and its worked on a few things. Still havent checked on the questionable ones yet but I feel like it at least gave me a starting point to look into.

2023-09-12 19:19:24

Where have plant ID apps been my whole life?
Finally embracing technology I guess.
#grownostr #homesteading #farmstr
#technology

2023-09-12 17:36:41

One day it would be cool if this was my commute.
On the way to the pasture.
#grownostr #homesteading #farmstr #trees
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2023-09-12 03:58:12

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Yeah, I could definitely see that in use here to protect a tree or exclude an area within a paddock.
Nice.

2023-09-11 21:51:59

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Wow...thats pretty slick. I make paddocks that range in size from 100x200 or 100x300 feet right now. Mostly over rolling hills and uneven terrain. Not sure how this would work on hills. Is your land flat?

2023-09-11 15:38:34

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https://media1.giphy.com/media/oYtVHSxngR3lC/giphy.gif

2023-09-11 15:25:23

Easy.
#grownostr #foodstr
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2023-09-10 00:38:13

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Beautiful.
Next year...I will have a christmas goose!

2023-09-09 22:03:49

Its about to go down...
#grownostr #farmstr #homesteading #weather
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2023-09-09 16:40:38

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It happens...could be the seeds, could be the soil, could be, could be, could be...unfortunately.
Some many variables. Have you grown anything in that bed previously?
Sometimes a little organic matter amd a tarp until next year can make a huge difference.

2023-09-09 00:20:39

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Parasite load hasnt been bad?
Thats been my concern with bringing them back before 90 days.

2023-09-09 00:19:55

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Nice. Saw that hatch and hinges and I figured that.
Might try this a-frame design for my next one. I overbuilt the cattle panel one I am using now.
Keep posting the updates. 👍

2023-09-09 00:18:03

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Wow. Did you do the metal work as well?
Any plans to sell them?

2023-09-08 18:44:15

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Took me a second but I found the episode briefly mentioned near the tail end of this one. Apparently Podcast Addict only lets me go back 2 years.
I believe John referenced the episode and it was worth going back and finding it.
After a few minutes I realized that I had listened to this one way back when but it was worth a second take.
Great episode, great story, lots of value...
#grownostr #business #homesteading
https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/cory-mcelroy-aquarium-coop

2023-09-08 18:33:37

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Ah yes, the cattle panel corral and chute! I do somethig similar here.
How much rest do you give a pasture before returning the flock up there?

2023-09-08 16:38:22

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Layers or meat birds?

2023-09-08 13:38:15

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That was a great interview.

2023-09-07 15:11:59

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https://media4.giphy.com/media/cTWuTC4HpOaPIEQXfQ/giphy.gif

2023-09-06 16:01:30

Food.
#homesteading #farmstr #foodstr
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2023-09-06 13:11:24

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Awesome job!
Keep grinding away. The reward is the process as much as it is the end result.
Dont worry about the pedicure, maybe post that to #footstr !

2023-09-06 12:49:25

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Only two spots that I am worried about. Sheep havent busted it out in a few years...probably due for an escape attempt though.

2023-09-05 23:11:14

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Very wise.
I dont denounce success. I thought I remembered reading something about Duck Duck Go not being as private as they claimed...the commercial came shortly after so I figured it was true.
DDG is still not selling info or anything nefarious?

2023-09-05 23:06:38

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https://www.premier1supplies.com/

2023-09-05 23:05:37

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Pictures always look better...its going to take some work to get that grass up to par.

2023-09-05 23:04:05

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I felt like Duck Duck Go was no bueno when I saw that they had a tv commercial.

2023-09-05 22:53:49

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I have been using Brave but occasionally I jump over to Google to search for a news article. For whatever reason Brave doesnt seem to give me the same quality results for news links.

2023-09-05 22:51:25

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Damn...more science.
I have juat been burying food scraps in next years garden. I envy the composters of the world.
The closest I have come is just making a pile with woodchips and food waste and letting it sit for a year.

2023-09-05 22:49:28

Hoping for the best with no perimeter fence yet.
First time on new ground...magical.
#permaculture #permies #homesteading
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2023-09-05 16:20:38

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Let ye who has never googled tosseth the first stone!

2023-09-05 16:19:02

Madness
#grownostr #permaculture #farmstr #homesteading
https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/15/1065016/a-stealth-effort-to-bury-wood-for-carbon-removal-has-just-raised-millions/

2023-09-05 13:06:22

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"Its always darkest before dawn."
Thats my favorite quote for times like this. Just remember to keep moving forward. Lots of comfort and great advice has been shared here so I mine will be brief.
We all go through these moments...even after you have what you want. Its part of this wild experience as a human.

2023-09-04 20:47:29

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So now its on sale!

2023-09-04 18:23:16

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Natures sour patch kids! To early and we cant handle it but if we get to them at the right time they are pretty good. Every shrib here seems to mature at a slightly different time as well. Not sure what thats about.
My youngest loves the wild ones though. I planted some "cultivated" varieties at my last place...sadly I never got to try them. Dont know if they were selected, bred, or what.

2023-09-04 14:29:15

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TFW you get that first egg...
https://media2.giphy.com/media/3s2aXoRzbMZj1fL58D/giphy.gif

2023-09-04 14:14:14

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They say that chickens are the "gateway drug" of farm animals.
I think that they have been the "gateway drug" to voluntarism/anarchism or at the least gateway to libertarianism the last few years as more people have tried to get backyard chickens and been denied by their local gubment.
The idea that you cant have a handful of hens in a backyard is ridiculuous.
Where I am at they have strange calculations for how many animals per acre if you have under 3 acres. I think a dog equals 3 chickens. As long as you have at least 1 acre...I think. Its weird.
Sad.
Glad you got those beds going though, they look great.

2023-09-04 14:06:07

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Communist insects for sure.

2023-09-04 14:05:23

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Nice.
I have seen a few people online cutting green wood and using a solar kiln to dry it for the same season.

2023-09-03 21:13:13

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How did this work out for you?

2023-09-03 21:09:08

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Damn...I had no idea.
Had planned on doing some grindin' this fall.
Even considered grinding up somw turkey...ever tried that with Bem Franklins favorite bird?

2023-09-03 21:06:28

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Do you cut green wood for burning this year?

2023-09-03 21:05:35

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https://media4.giphy.com/media/lEP0fC1zmpN3a/giphy.gif

2023-09-03 21:03:17

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Spotted Lantern Fly.
Kept hearing about them online, they finally got here. Supposedly they eat all the trees and steal babies in the night.

2023-09-03 19:39:34

Ran across these little bastards last night huddled at the base of a tree of heaven. Straight out of a horror movie, dust in the air, only light from the gator headlight. It was too dark to get a pic...there were way more last night.
I was told to hate them...so I do.
#permaculture #homesteading #farmstr #insects
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2023-09-03 19:33:39

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Hand broadcasting some pasture mix before bringing the flock through.
I am hoping that they will mash some seeds in, tranple grasses on top, and kick start some new growth.
It sort of worked in the main field so I guess we will see.
This is a west facing slope, didnt realize how dry and sparsely covered it was before. I plan to supplement with hay as they move through.

2023-09-03 19:19:22

Feels like I am going on an adventure...
#grownostr #homesteading #permaculture #farmstr
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2023-09-03 17:17:21

Tasty.
#foodstr #grownostr #Permaculture #buylocal
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2023-09-03 17:13:45

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I vote flames.
Danger.

2023-09-03 14:58:03

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Incredible.

2023-09-03 03:01:05

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That auger is battery powered?!?!?

2023-09-03 02:55:21

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Like this just now...no idea why it happens.
https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/nostrcheck.me_4438051311013574611693702512.webp

2023-09-03 02:51:30

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Not a tech guy, sp I dont have a good answer but I have noticed that some posts dont load but I can see the replies. I was suspicious that the originals were on mastodon.
Pretty much every original post that @npub1gky…lp6z replies to that I see seems to never load. Just assumed that was why.

2023-09-03 02:48:38

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Paws paws are the best. Are these wild or a cultivar?

2023-09-01 17:56:33

As much as I struggle with living in a disposable society and my place in it...its hard to fight against next day delivery.
70% shade cloth ordered last night, installed today for temporary shade for our ram as he awaits being picked up. This guys a bit of a MAGA ram and is always highly suspicious ofanything from Chin-ah...hopefully he doesnt try to eat it.
Also, where has shade cloth been my whole life? Should have used it sooner.
Its slowly replacing tarps in several spots here.
#grownostr #homesteading #amazon #permaculture #imperfectpermie
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2023-09-01 16:55:47

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https://media3.giphy.com/media/IjJ8FVe4HVk66yvlV2/giphy.gif

2023-09-01 14:30:06

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I play...mostly because I felt left out the years that I didnt.
I probably couldnt name a dozen players from memory.
Was way more into sports 20 years ago, I dont think I have watched an entire sportsball game on tv in years.
Its like I'm a totally different person that shares memories with a stranger.
Damn...that was kind of deep for a post about fantasy football. I need to write that down. Might post it one night to try and harvest some sats.

2023-08-31 22:48:44

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https://media3.giphy.com/media/26ufdipQqU2lhNA4g/giphy.gif

2023-08-30 03:51:53

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Thats what I gots!
Great tractor. A grind the gears a bit with the 2 stage clutch...it deserves a better owner than me.

2023-08-30 03:47:57

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My point was just that the comment that it was an artist rendering was true.
So when people say look at these cool pictures from the telescope...its true that its not a real picture from the telescope.
Doesnt take away from the beauty of the image but you could do the same thing here on earth. There are gases and light spectrum that we cant see here as well. In fact, I think that would be a cool image, not sure if anyone has done that. Render an earthly image in a simular fashion.
Space is wild.

2023-08-29 21:42:00

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Oh, very nice. You know that they are high quality!
But only 2?
https://media0.giphy.com/media/YmQLj2KxaNz58g7Ofg/giphy.gif

2023-08-29 17:49:10

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So how do we slowly lift the veil?
Cant rip it off...it will be to bright and they will fight it. Cant leave them under there forever...that would be wrong.
Shade cloth?

2023-08-29 17:44:30

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2 eggs?

2023-08-29 02:40:13

I would consider myself a healthy eater. Grass fed beef, grass fed lamb, pastured chicken, etc...but you know what hits just right sometimes?
Yesterdays grilled hot dog straight out of the fridge. Somehow this angle makes it look like the worlds biggest hot dog.
Dont food shame me bruh.
#grownostr #foodstr #hotdog #foodshame
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2023-08-27 17:54:45

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On android...its worked flawlessly up until today. Settings show its still linked with google fit.
Pretty lazy when it comes to stuff like this. Plan now is to either a) uninstall and reinstall/log back in or b) see what happens tomorrow.
Maybe its a sign to detach from the global data harvesting machine?

2023-08-27 14:23:01

Mornin' Nostr...
First issue with sMiles app this morning. Showing 0 steps but balance tab shows 12 sats for activity. Should be 1 or 0 this early. I would estimate I took around 600 to 700 steps on more normal morning route. So it recorded 0 steps but shows sats earned...something is off.
Weird.
#grownostr #asknostr #smiles #fitstr #healthstr