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bosquebill

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Retired electronics engineer, New Mexico USA, who loves birding, biking, boondocking, baseball, and Beethoven. Amateur landscape/wildlife photographer. He/him. "Bosque" has 2 syllables.

I mostly post my photos of nature & landscapes.

If you are interested in more photos, see links below.

I delete my non-media posts after about 1 day.

I filter out FIS WC results, youtube links & birdsite RTs.

My system can't display .webp photos.

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elaterite, to random
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Since it will be well over a week before the replacement axle for my car arrives, I decided I should get my converted 1976 KZ400 running again. Very long story. In the mid-2000s I ran it with Pb acid batteries. Then I put NiCd batteries on it but never finished that traction pack change over. Then I got Li batteries, did a lot of work on it but stopped with only the low voltage wiring to complete. So, after literally decades, time to get the old bike running again since my car is in limp mode.

bosquebill,
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@elaterite 1.21 Gigawatts! Great Scott!

douglasvb, to Toyota
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I caught the start of a nest in my engine bay. They were using the insulation from the underside of the plastic engine cover and stuffing it between the intake runners and the top of the engine.

What are people using as rodent deterrents these days?

The start of a rats nest
The start of a rats nest

bosquebill,
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@douglasvb How often do you drive your Tacoma? That's the first deterrent - driving (or running the engine) every day.

Actually, I do it at least every other day along with the peppermint spray. I also have a LED bulb that automatically turns on when dark in a trouble light fixture I keep under the engine pointing up. I suspect running the engine is more effective than the spray or light. Tried traps, but after catching a native lizard, stopped.

I had $2K damage to a chewed wiring harness a couple years ago and was suddenly glad I had comprehensive insurance. No issue since then, knock on wood.

bosquebill, to ilaughed
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Valley of the Gods, UT

This is from my very first visit to this amazing place. I was in such awe I only managed to take a couple photos. I've since been back many, many times and have many, many wonderful photos (some of which I've already shared here and more to come, I'm sure.)

bosquebill,
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@elaterite Thanks! The secret is out, however, and the prime campsites fill early during the pleasant times of year. Still, there are wonderful views all over.

elaterite, (edited ) to Trains
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It's alive!

A week ago today, Friday, at the Northern Nevada Railroad in Ely, Nevada, it was a rare--gloriously steamy day due to rain and high humidity.

#Trains #Railway #Steam #BlackAndWhite #Photography #Darktable

bosquebill,
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@elaterite A good subject for b/w!

ianRobinson, to random
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I hope this sells well. I won’t buy it, I didn’t get very far into S2 of Ted Lasso, but I’d like physical releases of other AppleTV+ films and show. Such as CODA and Severance.

'Ted Lasso' complete series to get Blu-ray release
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/04/29/ted-lasso-complete-series-blu-ray-box-set-may-arrive-soon

bosquebill,
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@ianRobinson Loved CODA!

bosquebill,
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@ianRobinson
I expect it was wonderful on the big screen!

NunavutBirder, to worldwithoutus
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Throwback to summer. I’ve applied for some funding to upgrade my drone so here’s a shot with my Mavic 2 Pro. A panorama of Qajuutinnguaq down Adams Sound from home.

bosquebill,
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@NunavutBirder Lovely. The M2P takes very nice panos, though I frequently just take singles as DNGs and stitch in PS.
I do love the spherical panos it makes!

MLE_online, to random
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I'm thinkin' 'bout it

bosquebill,
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@MLE_online Biking jodhpurs?

MLE_online, to random
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Ceramics class! I made a trio of mugs, two of which are marbled, and I started on one of these donut shaped jugs that I was reading about on Wikipedia. That donut is hollow

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bosquebill,
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@MLE_online It's fun to see your skills improve! (I hope you put a vent hole in your donut!!!)

ai6yr, to random

Big NWS SPC upgrade for severe thunderstorms a few minutes ago.

bosquebill,
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@ai6yr Yeah, you should be able to hear the chasers on the appropriate bands all afternoon into the night.

bosquebill, to random
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New Mexico voters can now sign up to receive absentee ballots permanently.

It works! Go to https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/ and begin process for 2024 Primary ballot, then after entering your personal info, look for the Check Eligibility button after which you will be presented with a checkbox to sign up.

https://citydesk.org/2024/new-mexico-voters-can-now-sign-up-to-receive-absentee-ballots-permanently/

ai6yr, to random

If you wonder why I am such a party pooper on AI, this is one of the reasons: (as we see increasing impacts of the climate crisis via extreme weather)

"AI could gobble up a quarter of all electricity in the U.S. by 2030 if it doesn’t break its energy addiction, says Arm Holdings exec"

https://mastodon.social/@cgerrish@sfba.social/112294292131078227

bosquebill,
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@ai6yr Between AI and cryptocurrency there will be no power left for us mere mortals. 🙄

elaterite, to Battlemaps
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Some cliff ruins with Sleeping Ute Mountain in the background. (Phone photo.)

bosquebill,
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@elaterite Looks like you got an especially clear day. There's usually lots of haze between there and the mountain.

bosquebill, to ilaughed
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Petroglyphs at Una Vida
Chaco Culture National Historic Park, NM

I'm not a photographer. A Photographer would have timed the visit to when the light fell uniformly across the cliff face. I'm just a person who takes photos of the places I'm visiting.

But these petroglyphs as so cool, I thought you'd like to see them even so.

#ThrowbackThursday #photo #NativeAmerican #history #PublicLands #AncientPuebloans #NewMexico #petroglyphs

ianRobinson, to random
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I hated Interstellar. It has a terrible story. I’ve never rewatched it. For that reason.

If it hits my local Omniplex MAXX I might go again to see if I still hate it.

'Interstellar' Re-Release in Imax 70mm Set for Fall 2024
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/interstellar-imax-70-mm-rerelease-fall-2024-christopher-nolan-1235967907/

bosquebill,
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@ianRobinson It had it moments. Could be astounding in iMax if they do it right.

MLE_online, to random
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Not the intended behavior but cool.

Warning: flashing

video/mp4

bosquebill,
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@MLE_online The Three Body Problem?

ianRobinson, (edited ) to movies
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I’m just about over my anger and the missed opportunity that was Dune Part Two.

Should I rewatch it at home and rekindle the rage?

‘Dune: Part Two’ Gets Digital, Blu-ray Release Dates

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/dune-2-how-to-watch-online-streaming-1235965433/

bosquebill,
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@ianRobinson That's a negatory, good buddy.

elaterite, (edited ) to random
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Testing this phone camera again. Out for a walk at Virginia Lake Park in Reno. Last phone camera shot I took looked awful. Way over-processed. On this one I turned off the faux-AI BS. It's a Motorola Moto. Also, I can barely see the screen. (Update: Now that I'm home and can view this on my computer, it's much nicer than the one I took the other day with that AI garbage turned on. This is an acceptable photo. Maybe I'll use it for some social media posts on upcoming hikes I'll be doing.)

bosquebill,
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@elaterite This one is better. Suitable when you can't carry a real camera everywhere.

bosquebill, to random
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Eclipse 2024 from Dallas
NASA live stream just now

bosquebill,
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Eclipse 2024 from Dallas
NASA live stream just now

bosquebill, to ilaughed
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Golden Hour
Chaco Culture National Historic Park, NM

Yes, you owe it to yourselves to visit this beautiful desert canyon filled with more amazing sights than you would have thought before you visited. It's far enough off the beaten path that you can enjoy a #SilentSunday surrounded by the remains of a vast culture. I took this photo on my way to the campground after a wonderful day exploring the canyon.

https://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htm

#photo #PublicLands #history #NewMexico #AncientPuebloans #NativeAmerican

bosquebill, to Arduino
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Q: any reason to pay the premium for a genuine Arduino Uno rather than a compatible board with good reviews?

#arduino

bosquebill, to ilaughed
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Mom's Tulips...

...still blooming and propagating for over 50 years. The daffodils are not fairing as well under my neglect—probably could use some fertilizer. (Photo from prior year.)

ai6yr, to Futurology

Some startup has built a million dollar robot to do the job of wildland firefighters being paid a mere $15 an hour. 🤔 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/02/burnbot-raises-20-million-to-build-technology-for-wildfire-prevention.html

bosquebill,
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@ai6yr Zamburny!

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