ai6yr

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

The account of AI6YR Ben, on his own server. Also at https://mastodon.radio/@ai6yr (ham radio). Yes, I'm the guy who found that hiker using only the selfie of his feet. If you want to support this server, https://patreon.com/ai6yr

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ai6yr, to Terminator

I posted this screenshot from Terminator 2 a few years ago, and it seems even more true today: you should be preparing kids for an uncertain future (not the blowing things up and weapons, but disaster preparedness and survival skills). "Here's how to perfect your golf game" isn't gonna do it.

cuT TO: A106 INT. WEAPONS CACHE Terminator returns from carrying out several cases of ammo. John is selecting rifles from a long rack. Jomy See, I grew up in places like this, so I just thougat it was how people lived... riding around in helicopters. Learning how to blow snit up. John grabs an AK-47 and racks the bolt with a practiced action. Inspects the receiver for wear. Doesn't Like what he sees. Puts is back. fis movement are efficient. Professional. Uninterested. Jomy Then, when Mom got busted I got put in a regular school. The other kids were, like, into Nintendo. Terminator has found a Vietnam-era "blooper” M-79 grenade launcher. A very crude but effective weapon. He opens the breech and inspects the bore. Jom Are you ever afraid?

ai6yr, to random

If you see a lost F-35 wandering around (on autopilot), please call its owners.

"A spokesperson for Joint Base Charleston confirms the aircraft was placed in autopilot before the pilot ejected.

Anyone with information on the F-35's whereabouts is asked to contact the Base Defense Operations Center at 843-963-3600."

https://wpde.com/news/local/officials-mishap-involving-f-35-occurs-near-north-charleston-pilot-hospitalized-after-ejecting#

ai6yr, to random

People keep telling me to watch "Twister", but it's never on TV or free streaming. But, I'm too cheap to "rent" it on Amazon Prime for $3.79. However, it was $2.99 at the local Goodwill. 🤔

ai6yr, to cooking

One week induction stove assessment:

  1. Absolutely stellar performance for my use cases, which are
    A. hash browns
    B. boiling water
    C. eggs

  2. Biggest issue:
    A. cookware compatibility

  3. Biggest benefit (aside from energy/no gas burning emissions):
    A. extremely controllable temperature

Note: Getting other folks to try the induction stove did not go well; I am a technology early adopter and willing to experiment, no one else here is. They are comfortable with using what they have used, even if there are issues (lousy burner design here, for one).

End result: Likely will switch at home, might have an interim step with a portable cooktop.

ai6yr, to gardening

Gardening observation: after record rainfall in our area, my garden is going into "jungle mode" -- ie everything is growing very fast and large. Many volunteers!

In great contrast, the house I am staying at now (very close by) the garden beds are doing: nothing.

The difference is here they have removed all organic matter as a matter of course (previously thrown in the trash, now to the yard bin), and only used chemical fertilizers (for 50 years). Also used to regularly spray weeds wit weed killer.

At my house, every last organic scrap of food or plant trimming gets composted and turned into the garden.... Totally supercharges the garden beds.

ai6yr, to climate

Trying out an induction stove. Program to borrow from the library here!

ai6yr, to BurningMan

"Do not poo" special message on the radio station. Porta potty conditions "can't be mentioned on the air".

ai6yr, to random

Yay! Finally, the vehicle won't start at all... rather than being intermittent. New starter or cables needed, likely. Has been spotty for months, but neither I nor my mechanic had been able to diagnose it since it was so intermittent. Intermittent car problems are worse than car problems.

ai6yr, to cycling

Future cargo trailer hauling MTB... if I can get it back up to speed. But now it has shiny stickers (but no tires... yet... since the online retailer I purchased the new tires from apparently sends their packages by mule train).

Same mountain bike, still with rotted tires, but now has blindly yellow white and black reflective stickers

ai6yr, to climate

NPR has an article on personal actions you can take to help with climate change. (all valid, but all miniscule impact on the problem, IMHO.) -- i.e. no "stop driving, start bicycling/walking places", no "stop flying around for vacation", no "move down the food chain and preferably become vegetarian" #climate https://www.npr.org/2023/10/08/1202152408/climate-change-action

ai6yr, to Plumbing

Sigh. Restoration company saying this is going to be a big job. All the carpet will have to come out, and ceilings and walls in several of the rooms. And I caught it within an hour and a half of the break.

ai6yr, to random

Great, these guys either screwed through or hammered a hole in my plumbing, new leak.

ai6yr, to linux

Hmm, step 1. Trying to load Linux on a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1. Running but not installing.

ai6yr, to random

Starting to get my kitchen back...

ai6yr, (edited ) to IT

Random home IT survey; what's your favorite solution for a pile of network switches/UPS/computer gear? (homeowner with room that is going to be torn down to studs very soon...)

ai6yr, to diy

No TV interviews or podcasts anytime soon, I don't think, so out comes the Wahl clippers. #haircut #diy

ai6yr, to random

Local says they have the vax... see if we get this done on try number 4!!

ai6yr, to China

52.2C in on Sunday, the hottest ever recorded. https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/china-heatwave-2023-record-temperature-b2376587.html

ai6yr, (edited ) to cycling

Success! Switch to a mountain bike for the cargo trailer was the correct move. More gears means moving a load uphill is now easy (albeit.... SLOW). Hauled some (full) plastic drawers one way, more (full) plastic drawers another way for a mile or so on hilly terrain, no problem.

ai6yr, (edited ) to random

👀 CHP log: "RP WITNESSED HELICOPTER OR AIRPLANE CRASH INTO MTNS OF AGOURA" (Update: After extensive helicopter search, marked as UTL)

ai6yr, to random

Merry Christmas! (Yes, the family got me a new toy...)

ai6yr, (edited ) to random

Mystery plant of the day. (update: this is most certainly horseweed!) #mysteryplant #garden

ai6yr, to venturacounty

Hmm, new data point. My son, the paramedic, says he's seeing a TON of new cases (hasn't been seeing any for months). Told me to wear a mask if I go out to the store tonight.

ai6yr, (edited ) to random

Welcome to another #project. I've done these before, but they are straightforward and enjoyable. #Craigslist Refurbishing a free #patio #sling #chair!

ai6yr, to random

Hmm, I am about to be reamed by people who are offended by my use of the word "lazy". Sigh. Instead of blocking them all I'm deleting my reply.

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