Nostr notes by Bone Digger :ablobscream:

And of course it's Fall, and the U.P. colors were peaking... ...

2026-10-10T22:33:30Z

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And of course it's Fall, and the U.P. colors were peaking...
None of these pics captures the in-person color experience, though. Blessed to be there in person.
#Fall #Michigan #androidphotography #Yooper

I'm back from a week's worth of driving and exploring ...

2026-10-10T22:17:29Z

I'm back from a week's worth of driving and exploring with my wife. Just under 1400 miles logged. A very long awaited #vacation, somewhere in the 21 year range.
Where can you drive that many miles, see things you've never seen before and stay in the same State?
A: #Michigan.
#lighthouse #androidphotography

Awesome. Love the candy corn teeth.

2026-10-02T18:51:19Z

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Awesome. Love the candy corn teeth.

That's cool. I'm about ready to go on my first ...

2026-09-30T22:28:47Z

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That's cool. I'm about ready to go on my first rockhounding vacation here in Michigan*. Wish me luck!

*Michigan's state rock is the Petoskey stone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petoskey_stone

aaaand just like that ...

2026-09-19T16:10:54Z

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aaaand just like that

Don't move it :)

2026-09-13T16:49:25Z

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Don't move it :)

Cover of Wichita Lineman. Not half bad. Will never be as good as ...

2026-09-12T22:48:31Z

Cover of Wichita Lineman.
Not half bad.
Will never be as good as the original.
One of the best songs written.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=dslNNx_EVGI&si=tEdXVNWfRaDj5pjy

It sent me to the Cracker Barrel website ;) Today's special ...

2026-09-12T16:44:11Z

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It sent me to the Cracker Barrel website ;) Today's special is scrambled egges.

I scanned that picture thinking it was a QR code.

2026-09-11T22:41:41Z

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I scanned that picture thinking it was a QR code.

Have a toot? Leave a toot. Need a toot? Take a toot.

2026-09-03T14:38:01Z

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Have a toot? Leave a toot. Need a toot? Take a toot.

Some Mastodonian here suggested watching the #documentary on Ed ...

2026-08-16T00:48:46Z

Some Mastodonian here suggested watching the #documentary on Ed Sullivan, "Sunday Best" on #Netflix.
Bless you. It was wonderful.

Rush: Moving Pictures

2026-08-15T21:54:51Z

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Rush: Moving Pictures

Because torturing someone with a taser just doesn't cut it. ...

2026-08-12T01:46:28Z

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Because torturing someone with a taser just doesn't cut it. Yet another contractor making bank on the bullshit.

Approximately how many music CD's do you own? #Poll #CD ...

2026-08-08T01:39:05Z

Approximately how many music CD's do you own?

#Poll #CD #Music

I needed to see this.

2026-08-04T17:25:46Z

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I needed to see this.

Nice coat hook!

2026-07-18T18:58:42Z

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Nice coat hook!

Nostr event nevent1qqsv97n7q3whqk6md3ecrjhynlapmvsrvl2z72ygazp5vjeuqfeekkszyr7c3lqlg4kpzy84emr20yqeslxypprqgy26kxetxkp7tuq3t88ksr9hyhm

2026-07-18T18:33:21Z

Can't right now. Gotta check on my rock tumbler.

These are the potential sources behind Michigan’s ...

2026-07-13T21:40:59Z

These are the potential sources behind Michigan’s diarrhea-causing illness - mlive.com #cyclosporiasis

https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/07/these-are-the-potential-sources-behind-michigans-diarrhea-causing-illness.html

Any postage stamp collectors in Michigan out there. I have two ...

2026-07-13T19:43:31Z

Any postage stamp collectors in Michigan out there. I have two boxes full of stamps that my father collected over the years. Some are in albums. Many loose in envelopes. People traveled and sent him stamps from all over! I need to find them a home with a collector that will enjoy going through them.
#stampcollecting #philately #philatelist #michigan #hobbies

I think it was towed so much because it doesn't drive, that ...

2026-07-10T15:20:54Z

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I think it was towed so much because it doesn't drive, that they just went ahead and welded on a permanent hitch.

I love the skilled trades folks. They have learned from trial and ...

2026-07-04T22:29:42Z

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I love the skilled trades folks. They have learned from trial and error and come up with some amazing (sometimes niche) ways of organizing their gear. I'm an EDC guy and value how other's get through their day.
Your picture helps and looks awesome!
Does he have a recommendation for a reel-type of storage so you can pull off just the amount you need and then retract the cord when done? I haven't done a deep dive yet.
Maybe it's just better to hand-coil and hang.

You'll have to put on your boxing gloves when you come around ...

2026-07-04T20:22:53Z

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You'll have to put on your boxing gloves when you come around here supporting AI.
Defending a niche output of AI (translation services) when the greater Machine is physically digging up rural communities, sucking down resources (WATER) and making billionaires richer, is showing that LibreTranslate is not a good steward of resources and lacks a moral compass in relation to those who ultimately benefit.

"since everything stays on my server..." is a fallacy. Just wait.

Who among you has the best system for deploying, wrapping - ...

2026-07-04T20:02:17Z

Who among you has the best system for deploying, wrapping - storing, long outdoor extension cords.
I'll need links or pictures please.
This is a cry for help.

Yeah. City deer kill our hostas and any other outdoor potted ...

2026-07-02T16:47:49Z

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Yeah. City deer kill our hostas and any other outdoor potted plants we try to keep around. At least they use the crosswalk up at the corner.

Real feel. 96F with 65% humidity.

2026-06-30T17:47:18Z

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Real feel. 96F with 65% humidity.

You'd think with the humidity and high temps we'd get one ...

2026-06-30T17:44:57Z

You'd think with the humidity and high temps we'd get one of those summer T-storms and temps would drop. Not a blip out there.

Currently in southeast Michigan: Heat Index Temperature: 120°F (49°C) - just shy of cooking chicken nuggets in the open-air fryer.

Doh! That is the correct spelling. The other (misspelled) hashtag ...

2026-06-22T23:20:55Z

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Doh! That is the correct spelling. The other (misspelled) hashtag auto-filled for me! And yes, it's a cool one to follow. Enjoy your tater :)

The evening sun's rays shining through a tree top that bends ...

2026-06-22T23:17:13Z

The evening sun's rays shining through a tree top that bends in the breeze, continues through window blinds, then touches down on a hard wood floor.

#paredolia

2026-06-22T22:03:37Z

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#paredolia

Nicely framed! The deer were obviously coached by Glamour Shots* ...

2026-06-14T18:49:25Z

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Nicely framed! The deer were obviously coached by Glamour Shots*

*Glamour Shots is a photography studio made popular in the mall that reached its peak of 350 by 1995. The company was founded n 1988. Glamour Shots is still around today with only 2 locations left....New Jersey and Texas.

That's a keeper. What post editing app are you using?

2026-06-12T21:47:41Z

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That's a keeper. What post editing app are you using?

Nice looking Leslie speaker cabinet. All over the board on eBay. ...

2026-06-11T18:44:07Z

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Nice looking Leslie speaker cabinet. All over the board on eBay. LOTS of individual Leslie parts being sold.
(I played a jazz gig many years ago - a trio : tenor sax, Hammond B3 and drums. The organist was amazing because he would walk bass lines with his feet. We had to help him get his organ and Leslie cabinet unloaded, and up on this tiny stage. VERY HEAVY!)

You both are eligible to be inducted into the induction Hall of ...

2026-06-10T18:16:00Z

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You both are eligible to be inducted into the induction Hall of Fame. Good luck.

not yours of course, but one like it. Thought I should clarify. ...

2026-06-07T15:03:47Z

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not *yours* of course, but one like it. Thought I should clarify. #coveteousness

want that plant

2026-06-07T15:02:12Z

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want that plant

What kind of #mustard snob are you? Please boost to include our ...

2026-05-26T21:38:21Z

What kind of #mustard snob are you?
Please boost to include our international mustard snob friends!
#poll #condiment #cooking #hotdogs #hamburgers #sandwich

Oh... it's not actual chocolate and part of your 'mostly ...

2026-05-26T21:20:40Z

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Oh... it's not actual chocolate and part of your 'mostly edible' garden? Love it anyway!

Love the dark chocolate bench! You thought of everything!

2026-05-26T21:16:55Z

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Love the dark chocolate bench! You thought of everything!

Engineering skillz

2026-05-25T16:48:40Z

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Engineering skillz

gotta like a bird that'll stick its neck out for you.

2026-05-17T14:09:14Z

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gotta like a bird that'll stick its neck out for you.

This is such a gorgeous map app. Thanks for the continued ...

2026-05-14T18:47:53Z

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This is such a gorgeous map app. Thanks for the continued development.

"Loungers Abound! Scrounging About Town For Towels Brings ...

2026-05-12T18:03:31Z

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"Loungers Abound! Scrounging About Town For Towels Brings Frowns!"

I'm available for more headline smackers if needed.

Ctrl+Shift+V is my friend.

2026-05-06T18:55:38Z

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Ctrl+Shift+V is my friend.

That's a really beautiful and unique (to me) color.

2026-04-27T18:39:56Z

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That's a really beautiful and unique (to me) color.

On our trip back from Michigan's U.P. I shot this short video ...

2026-04-27T14:25:19Z

On our trip back from Michigan's U.P. I shot this short video while crossing the #Mackinac suspension bridge (aka, The Mighty Mac)
26,372 ft long with the longest span being 3,800 ft.
Crossing this bridge and seeing the expanse of water below never gets old!

Wow. A flower worth waiting for!

2026-04-18T17:17:16Z

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Wow. A flower worth waiting for!

These questions keep floating through my mind: Do you REALLY need ...

2026-03-23T20:17:44Z

These questions keep floating through my mind:
Do you REALLY need to travel by air?
Is it make or break if you don't?
Will others understand if you cancel your plans?
How many less people would be standing in line if they had just said, "not worth it."

Trying to capture #lightening that was flashing behind a cloud ...

2026-03-08T00:41:15Z

Trying to capture #lightening that was flashing behind a cloud bank, from last night's #storm. #android #photography

(Just popping in to inform everyone that 'schlock' is a 7 ...

2026-03-07T14:43:20Z

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(Just popping in to inform everyone that 'schlock' is a 7 letter word-play and scores 18 pts in Scrabble.)

Beware Mastodonians! When you see that cute little four-pointed ...

2026-02-24T00:03:51Z

Beware Mastodonians! When you see that cute little four-pointed star worked into an apps icon design, it's letting you know it is #AI infiltrated!

I WON'T be verifying my age (a.k.a. identity) in #Discord. ...

2026-02-10T21:53:49Z

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I WON'T be verifying my age (a.k.a. identity) in #Discord. I'm a moderator in two large app communities there. One group is already discussing an exit to another platform (most likely #Discourse).
The other app community has not mentioned anything - so I will need to let them know I won't participate once this strong-armed tactic by Discord begins.
It will be interesting to watch from the sidelines how many users jump Discord's ship*. And all of this lining up with their upcoming public IPO (Q1 2026).

*impacting the paid-for, and huge revenue stream via server "Boosts"

The blonde in the middle looks just like a young Madonna.

2026-02-05T18:26:04Z

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The blonde in the middle looks just like a young Madonna.

Another example of bird naming gone wrong. They easily could have ...

2026-01-26T23:21:57Z

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Another example of bird naming gone wrong. They easily could have gone with 'Zebra-backed Rat-A-Tat', but noooo.

Your idea came out grand! Also, I can do hand shadow puppets* if ...

2026-01-02T18:02:29Z

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Your idea came out grand! Also, I can do hand shadow puppets* if Andreya is unavailable.

*bird, alligator, person sticking out their tongue, etc.

Huge Ente fan here (Ente Auth as well). I really like the ...

2025-12-29T22:40:54Z

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Huge Ente fan here (Ente Auth as well). I really like the interview with your teenager. I think young app users should be tapped for their honest feedback and ideas for improvement. I think they are taken for granted and overlooked.
Ente is still growing and working hard on improvements. I follow the community on Discord where the Devs and Mods are very active, responsive, and helpful.
Thanks for you inter-review!

Looks like Pink Coleus to me. If it is, keep it indoor as the ...

2025-12-21T19:55:47Z

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Looks like Pink Coleus to me. If it is, keep it indoor as the deer love it.
- signed, Used To Have Coleus.

Your maps are gorgeous.

2025-12-20T17:21:43Z

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Your maps are gorgeous.

Cars are stressful. Batteries are expensive. Here's hoping ...

2025-12-03T19:55:56Z

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Cars are stressful. Batteries are expensive. Here's hoping the warranty covers that end of it.

and @npub178l…pc86

2025-11-07T15:47:15Z

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and Notesnook (npub178l…pc86)

I'm surprised at how the leaves are holding on this year ...

2025-11-02T14:49:59Z

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I'm surprised at how the leaves are holding on this year stretching out some fall color. I think it's because we haven't had a hard frost or substantial rainfall. I'll take it. Snap on!

Nice summary. I didn't see the game so this caught me up. I ...

2025-11-02T14:47:15Z

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Nice summary. I didn't see the game so this caught me up. I would have liked to have seen the Jays take it all, but oh well.

It doesn't take them long!

2025-10-27T17:56:55Z

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It doesn't take them long!

There's something about the sun being lower to the horizon ...

2025-10-26T15:03:09Z

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There's something about the sun being lower to the horizon that provides a unique lighting on fall leaves. It's like the trees are lit from within.

...said the guy who shares AI generated garbage depicting himself ...

2025-10-25T23:32:54Z

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...said the guy who shares AI generated garbage depicting himself as a King piloting a jet, dumping poo on Americans.

Bookmarked! Thanks Adam.

2025-10-21T18:17:05Z

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Bookmarked! Thanks Adam.

Gruntle would be a good name for a new Muppet. They could room ...

2025-10-21T12:41:20Z

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Gruntle would be a good name for a new Muppet. They could room with Oscar the Grouch in the trash can.

What is the significance of the different colored lights on the ...

2025-10-19T17:22:59Z

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What is the significance of the different colored lights on the top of the helmets? I see red, blue, orange and green. Some lights blink. Maybe a signal to rooftop bullies as to what agency they represent and not to shoot projectiles? Maybe peaceful protesters could replicate and wear so everyone can play the game?

"The Amazing Maise Maze!" Do I have to write headlines ...

2025-10-16T22:17:45Z

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"The Amazing Maise Maze!"
Do I have to write headlines for you guys going forward?

It's here! My new copy of the Graham Annable @npub1f8e…5xer ...

2025-09-26T18:05:16Z

It's here! My new copy of the Graham Annable Grickle (npub1f8e…5xer) doodle collection! (Including a bookmark that has a signed Grickle doodle)

Knock-knock. Who's there? Emersom. Emersom who? Emersom nice ...

2025-09-16T21:32:57Z

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Knock-knock.
Who's there?
Emersom.
Emersom who?
Emersom nice lookin' carrots!

I believe this to be an Aphrodite Fritillary #Butterfly that I ...

2025-09-02T16:16:31Z

I believe this to be an Aphrodite Fritillary #Butterfly that I came across on a walk this morning.

You can compare it here:
https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Aphrodite-Fritillary-Butterfly
#Insects

Yeah, have you ever read those interviews with CEO's that beg ...

2025-08-06T18:55:41Z

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Yeah, have you ever read those interviews with CEO's that beg the question, 'what does your day consist of?'
It's always like, "I get up at 7:00, hit the gym, have a light breakfast, then I get a few calls out of the way. After walking the dogs and a few laps in the pool, I head to work on my eBike at 11:00."
It's like they have this rock star rider tour contract. "Coffee & Bagel truck on Wednesday's must park next to the tennis courts."

"My Facebook feed is locked down to friends only..." ...

2025-07-30T19:12:43Z

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"My Facebook feed is locked down to friends only..."
<Zuckerberg taps on your home/office window>: "But not to my steam rolling, data collecting, AI machine! Booya! Gotchya again! Thanks for flying Facebook!"

Funny you mention Baraga, as that is my overnight stay on my ...

2025-07-10T23:09:09Z

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Funny you mention Baraga, as that is my overnight stay on my northward journey to Houghton. Since I have an 8-9 drive one way, I'm only afforded beautiful views through the windows as I take the kiddo up to school.

This camera captures human outposts. Many areas in this vicinity ...

2025-07-10T22:28:08Z

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This camera captures human outposts.
Many areas in this vicinity are UNINHABITED and right here in the U.S.!
Drink it in, won't you?
I will be traveling through this wonderland by internal combustion engine in late August. God speed me!
#DrinkItIn

The upper peninsula of Michigan, an actual state within the ...

2025-07-10T22:22:45Z

The upper peninsula of Michigan, an actual state within the Union, but with unexplored beauty and pristine natureness! Drink it in, won't you?
https://mastodon.social/@Livelakesuperior/114830901891792612

Some of the comments on that YouTube bit were saying the guy ...

2025-07-09T18:03:07Z

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Some of the comments on that YouTube bit were saying the guy doing the review was an AI rendered youtuber. It's a mad world we live in.

Yes. This idiot did. https://youtu.be/EAYc4emhZhw?feature=shared ...

2025-07-09T17:36:43Z

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Yes. This idiot did. https://youtu.be/EAYc4emhZhw?feature=shared

And Rick Beato (5 Million subscribers) does a debunk breakdown here: https://youtu.be/3Nlb-m_vKYM?feature=shared

We have a small bowl we filled with some small stones and water. ...

2025-07-05T18:05:08Z

We have a small bowl we filled with some small stones and water. A small stick serves as a landing spot for bees and wasps. It's a busy destination today.

Wife is prepping to make some Dill Pickle Bread (first time). ...

2025-07-05T15:50:26Z

Wife is prepping to make some Dill Pickle Bread (first time). Will report back later.
https://recipesfiber.com/dill-pickle-bread/
#recipies #bread #pickles

Photos of ice cream before eating it? THAT is discipline.

2025-06-17T20:40:01Z

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Photos of ice cream before eating it? THAT is discipline.

Me: C'mon! Who could forget Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in ...

2025-04-07T19:41:59Z

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Me: C'mon! Who could forget Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)?
Narrator: apparently everyone.

"...a story likely to be played out..." #puntastic

2025-04-04T21:11:35Z

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"...a story likely to be played out..." #puntastic

Keys? Carry as few as possible. As for key rings: Remove those ...

2025-04-01T22:03:11Z

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Keys? Carry as few as possible. As for key rings:
Remove those doodads, whatnot's, or danglers. Eliminate non-tools and bangles. Shiny jingles and bottle openers paired with shadow box remembrances and my-kid-made-this-for-me should be placed aside for a shadow box.
My wife and I have a term for this: 'Key Feng shui'