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Husband of a great wife, father of wonderful kids, proud grandfather, Amateur photographer, AI afficionado, love desert four-wheeling, metal detecting, drones, computers, meteorite collecting. Commercial use of my content is not permitted.

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If he wasn't the "Sex-Prince" he wouldn't be the "Ex-Prince"...

"Regular ol' Andy"

12.11.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jeffries has gotta go too.

They're both useless politicians that don't stand up for their constituents.

10.11.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Durbin has been a total POS sellout for years. No surprise. He's a complete disgrace and folds like a chair in negotiations.

I knew when they said 8 sold us out that Durbin and Fetterman would be front and center. Both useless & feckless sellouts. Kaine surprised. I hope his constituents remember

10.11.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The dumbass head of the FAA tries to explain how bad the holidays will be, when IT'S LITERALLY THEIR GOVERNANCE CAUSING THE PROBLEM.

THEY COULD CALL THEM ESSENTIAL WORKERS, AND THEY WOULD GET PAID. 

Plus, he gets tripped up by a double negative, so it's very likely that he won't be able to figure out a way through any of this. 

"Listen, many of them are not going to be able to get on an airplane, because there are not going to be that many flights that fly unless this thing doesn't open back up."


It's totally on Trump! They're starving the poor, AND trying to take away medical coverage.  A huge percentage of plans just became unaffordable for most.

The dumbass head of the FAA tries to explain how bad the holidays will be, when IT'S LITERALLY THEIR GOVERNANCE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THEY COULD CALL THEM ESSENTIAL WORKERS, AND THEY WOULD GET PAID. Plus, he gets tripped up by a double negative, so it's very likely that he won't be able to figure out a way through any of this. "Listen, many of them are not going to be able to get on an airplane, because there are not going to be that many flights that fly unless this thing doesn't open back up." It's totally on Trump! They're starving the poor, AND trying to take away medical coverage. A huge percentage of plans just became unaffordable for most.

It's unlikely that we will get the planes flying up to capacity anytime soon, if the dumbfuck head of the FAA can't even handle a double negative right.

This is why you don't hire reality show morons to help lead government.

What a dumbass.

09.11.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If it's bad to you, it's good for Dems. The GOP won't win the seat.

Golden was awful.

The Dems actually want a Dem in the seat, not a fake dem, like people we know.

08.11.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FAA restricts commercial rocket launches indefinitely due to air traffic risks from government shutdown Restrictions begin just after NASA's upcoming mission to Mars.

Once again, the Trump government shutdown is giving up America's lead on science to China, just to be cruel, and his GOP minions in Congress and the Senate go along.

Seditionists, and traitors, all.

www.space.com/space-explor...

08.11.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pic taken while Phone was spun 180⁰ in a 2 second night exposure, when it indicated "hold the phone steady"...

Pic taken while Phone was spun 180⁰ in a 2 second night exposure, when it indicated "hold the phone steady"...

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Spin cycle...

03.11.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mottled Orange Pink clouds loitering to deliver another gorgeous Maui sunset...

Mottled Orange Pink clouds loitering to deliver another gorgeous Maui sunset...

#Photography

#Maui #Sunset

02.11.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
The Sun sets over Polo Beach...

Wailea Makena, Maui

The Sun sets over Polo Beach... Wailea Makena, Maui

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#Maui #Sunset

Polo Beach...

Wailea Makena, Maui

29.10.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An 80 mile slightly anxiety inducing drive brought us to the crater of the Haupa'akea Peak, at Noon. The clouds roll over the lip of the cauldron, at 10,000 feet above sea level, and make it hard to judge whether you are looking at the sky or the ocean. The mist over the lower elevations sometimes made it hard to tell how high up the mountain we were.

An 80 mile slightly anxiety inducing drive brought us to the crater of the Haupa'akea Peak, at Noon. The clouds roll over the lip of the cauldron, at 10,000 feet above sea level, and make it hard to judge whether you are looking at the sky or the ocean. The mist over the lower elevations sometimes made it hard to tell how high up the mountain we were.

Signage from Haleakalā National Park

Signage from Haleakalā National Park

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#Maui

Walking in the clouds...

Haupa'akea Peak

Haleakalā National Park

29.10.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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18.10.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's a list of sites that push the same conservative bullshit, in case it wasn't obvious before.

Most used the same bullshit pic, and there's 40 of them.

Get your political news from other sites.

18.10.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Beautiful hues dominate the sky near sunset. Pic 1

Beautiful hues dominate the sky near sunset. Pic 1

Beautiful hues dominate the sky near sunset. Pic 2

Beautiful hues dominate the sky near sunset. Pic 2

#photography #ArizonaSunset

Another gorgeous sunset here, these pics taken from Talking Stick Resort golf course...

09.10.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sun streaks through the branches at sunset in Arizona

Sun streaks through the branches at sunset in Arizona

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Sunset

12.09.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Revealed: How colonial rule radically shifts historical responsibility for climate change | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.bsky.social #CBarchive

Read here ➑️ bit.ly/3TecPJx

04.08.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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The vapor whale slowly and silently traverses the sky above the treetops. The creature is enormous...

17.06.2025 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
10x zoom of the vapor cone from the SpaceX rocket launch. 

Shortly after this pic, the angle slightly changed, and the rocket disappeared, leaving the twilight phenomenon behind.

10x zoom of the vapor cone from the SpaceX rocket launch. Shortly after this pic, the angle slightly changed, and the rocket disappeared, leaving the twilight phenomenon behind.

2x zoom of the vapor cone from the SpaceX rocket launch with the vapor trailer of the twilight phenomenon behind.

2x zoom of the vapor cone from the SpaceX rocket launch with the vapor trailer of the twilight phenomenon behind.

Remnants of the vapor cone from the SpaceX rocket launch with the vapor trailer of the twilight phenomenon behind. Waves of the vapor trains form unusual formations

Remnants of the vapor cone from the SpaceX rocket launch with the vapor trailer of the twilight phenomenon behind. Waves of the vapor trains form unusual formations

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SpaceX Launch tonight...

500+ miles away.

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17.06.2025 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
As the sun drops behind the cacti covered mountains, the clouds light up from rays of light to add dimension and contrast for another phenomenal sunset near Lake Pleasant

As the sun drops behind the cacti covered mountains, the clouds light up from rays of light to add dimension and contrast for another phenomenal sunset near Lake Pleasant

#photography

Golden Hour, 'Zona...

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16.06.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hundreds of black swans lazily float on a lake, just outside the entrance to the sheep farm. 

Black swans are a common sight in the Christchurch area, as they were introduced to New Zealand from Australia in the 1860s and have established populations in both the North and South Islands. While the Australian black swan (Cygnus atratus) is now widespread, New Zealand also had its own unique, now-extinct species of black swan called the PoΕ«wa (Cygnus sumnerensis).

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Australian Black Swans:
These are the black swans you'll typically see in and around Christchurch today. They are native to Australia and were introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s. 

New Zealand's Extinct Black Swan (PoΕ«wa):
New Zealand once had its own species of black swan, the PoΕ«wa, which was distinct from the Australian species. 

PoΕ«wa Characteristics:
The PoΕ«wa was larger and heavier than the Australian black swan, with proportionally shorter wings and longer legs. 

Extinction:
The PoΕ«wa is believed to have been hunted to extinction by humans shortly after their arrival in New Zealand.

Current Swan Population:
Today, the Australian black swan is a common sight in New Zealand, including the Christchurch area, with populations found on larger coastal or inland lakes.
 
Lake Ellesmere:
A prominent location for black swans in the Canterbury region (where Christchurch is located) is Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), though a severe storm in 1968 significantly impacted the swan population there. 

Hunting:
Black swans are considered game birds in New Zealand and can be hunted during the appropriate seasons.

Hundreds of black swans lazily float on a lake, just outside the entrance to the sheep farm. Black swans are a common sight in the Christchurch area, as they were introduced to New Zealand from Australia in the 1860s and have established populations in both the North and South Islands. While the Australian black swan (Cygnus atratus) is now widespread, New Zealand also had its own unique, now-extinct species of black swan called the PoΕ«wa (Cygnus sumnerensis). Here's a more detailed breakdown: Australian Black Swans: These are the black swans you'll typically see in and around Christchurch today. They are native to Australia and were introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s. New Zealand's Extinct Black Swan (PoΕ«wa): New Zealand once had its own species of black swan, the PoΕ«wa, which was distinct from the Australian species. PoΕ«wa Characteristics: The PoΕ«wa was larger and heavier than the Australian black swan, with proportionally shorter wings and longer legs. Extinction: The PoΕ«wa is believed to have been hunted to extinction by humans shortly after their arrival in New Zealand. Current Swan Population: Today, the Australian black swan is a common sight in New Zealand, including the Christchurch area, with populations found on larger coastal or inland lakes. Lake Ellesmere: A prominent location for black swans in the Canterbury region (where Christchurch is located) is Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), though a severe storm in 1968 significantly impacted the swan population there. Hunting: Black swans are considered game birds in New Zealand and can be hunted during the appropriate seasons.

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Black Swans dot a lake near a sheep farm an hour outside of Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, early March.

A common sight in the area, apparently. I had no idea.

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15.06.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A distant island, cloaked by lingering clouds, the sky, ok, to me, amber and almost a greenish blue...

A distant island, cloaked by lingering clouds, the sky, ok, to me, amber and almost a greenish blue...

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Early morning Island watching at the beginning of March, on the way to Tauranga

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14.06.2025 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
4 Australian White Ibis, known as "bin chickens" roam around the park in Sydney Harbor, looking for a snack

4 Australian White Ibis, known as "bin chickens" roam around the park in Sydney Harbor, looking for a snack

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Bin Chickens, in the land down under...

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13.06.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Islands dot the beach view from Rotorua in early April on a beauty of a warm day.  A sailboarder tries to navigate the waves

Islands dot the beach view from Rotorua in early April on a beauty of a warm day. A sailboarder tries to navigate the waves

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A beach in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, in mid afternoon, early April

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13.06.2025 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pic of the brick, one of the 1st wireless phones

A pic of the brick, one of the 1st wireless phones

Hey, Racket, in case you were unaware, we have pictures of modern phones now, and you can upgrade your phone pic now, for a low, low monthly payment...

04.06.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sorry. I hope they reverse the cuts after huge political fallout.

I have family members with big concerns due to the cuts, but they're not as bad as your daughter's.

Call your representative every day until they help you. You may have to personally go there also, if your calls aren't working

07.05.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Fog rolls back on the river Brandon, just behind the Archdeacon Duggan Bridge, Kinsale. A beautiful sunny, cool morning at 8:30, temperature 51⁰, and low wind. This was taken down the road ( Castlepark ) from Kinsale Beach, where folks MUCH heartiest than I were swimming daily in 40⁰ waters. 

I put on a fleece at the mere sight.

A wonderful place to visit, should you get to Eire... it's a great food town.

Fog rolls back on the river Brandon, just behind the Archdeacon Duggan Bridge, Kinsale. A beautiful sunny, cool morning at 8:30, temperature 51⁰, and low wind. This was taken down the road ( Castlepark ) from Kinsale Beach, where folks MUCH heartiest than I were swimming daily in 40⁰ waters. I put on a fleece at the mere sight. A wonderful place to visit, should you get to Eire... it's a great food town.

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Kinsale, Ireland

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13.04.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of the Sonoran Desert while on a search for a missing man that thankfully turned up after a few days.

While folks searched for him, eventually, he showed back up on his own.

Frustrating as it may have been for those that knew him, or were helping to find him, this WAS absolutely the best case scenario. No question. 

Very quickly, it doesn't really matter WHY someone is gone, because if they come back alive, your prayers HAVE been answered.

I have been on other searches...

A picture of the Sonoran Desert while on a search for a missing man that thankfully turned up after a few days. While folks searched for him, eventually, he showed back up on his own. Frustrating as it may have been for those that knew him, or were helping to find him, this WAS absolutely the best case scenario. No question. Very quickly, it doesn't really matter WHY someone is gone, because if they come back alive, your prayers HAVE been answered. I have been on other searches...

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"Not all who wander are lost..."

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28.03.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Taken at Shenandoah farm, in Wellington, on the North Island of New Zealand...

26.03.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
He wanted to be pet. I wanted to pet him... but the last second warning makes you look at those sharp, pointy horns makes you wonder how fast he can swing that big old head around , or close the 3 foot distance he was away.

He looked friendly, but you gotta respect a Highland bull.

He wanted to be pet. I wanted to pet him... but the last second warning makes you look at those sharp, pointy horns makes you wonder how fast he can swing that big old head around , or close the 3 foot distance he was away. He looked friendly, but you gotta respect a Highland bull.

Two big boys get curious about the crowd, and want to see who risks walking in the paddock with them.

Only the farmer that they're already familiar with, reminding us that they're not big puppies, that's who.

Two big boys get curious about the crowd, and want to see who risks walking in the paddock with them. Only the farmer that they're already familiar with, reminding us that they're not big puppies, that's who.

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"They're comfortable around humans, but are not pets..."
Is a good reminder for fools like me.

Highland Bull Bois...

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26.03.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An island hides in the clouds, at sunrise, in the Tasman Sea, blurring the distinction between the clouds and land.

The lonely island looked uninhabited by anything but birds and maybe some seals, or turtles, but I'm speculating; it did look devoid of humans though, so it was probably doing fine.

In order to find the speck of land on the sea, you had to zoom in on the horizon, in a direction you thought you'd seen it before. It disappeared and reappeared in the myst until the Sun came up and burned off the clouds.

An island hides in the clouds, at sunrise, in the Tasman Sea, blurring the distinction between the clouds and land. The lonely island looked uninhabited by anything but birds and maybe some seals, or turtles, but I'm speculating; it did look devoid of humans though, so it was probably doing fine. In order to find the speck of land on the sea, you had to zoom in on the horizon, in a direction you thought you'd seen it before. It disappeared and reappeared in the myst until the Sun came up and burned off the clouds.

#photography

A hidden island, in the morning myst.

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Sorry folks, I have been traveling a bit. Lots to show, but don't want to spam y'all.

26.03.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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