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Brian Martin

@brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social

Covered in layers of sand, solvents and oil while repairing machinery in the vicinity of molten metal. The rest of the time I try to contact strangers with whatever I can use as an antenna, photograph everything and disappear into books.

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Latest posts by brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social on Bluesky

Uncanny prescience/stars aligning/chance, makes no difference to me, that was hilarious

05.08.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's certainly that. I didn't know anything about proper erosion control at 21 and not much more than that today. I'm also suddenly not too confident how clean those barrels were. I was probably focused on the next weekend and the contractor was more focused on getting everything covered quick.

05.08.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I appreciate the tips, thanks. I'll likely get to Everett Powersports sooner than the other two, but I'll definitely check out all three.

05.08.2025 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm gonna assume there's better than even odds you've been to both Adventure and Ride Motorsport. Either of them a hard pass in your opinion?

05.08.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Realtor - I found a great lot, fits almost everything you're looking for!

Me looking it up - Not interested

Realtor - ?

Me - The erosion control wall on the lot uphill is just tires and oil drums about a foot beneath the surface.

Realtor - ?!!

Me - My dumb ass helped put them there in 2001.

04.08.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Signs - The Five Man Electrical Band 1971
YouTube video by 60s70sTheBest Signs - The Five Man Electrical Band 1971

youtu.be/c9lh7lqZojc?...

04.08.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One toe anywhere near the line? De-monetized at a minimum. Whole-heartedly disregard the content terms? Not a problem or even amplified.

04.08.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Snoqualmie Valley Trail

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Really appreciating the brief reprieve from summer this morning

04.08.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The (b)(7)(e) code in particular seems like one that would be easy to excessively apply.

03.08.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it alright to DM you a list of outstanding/okay/avoid instructors in AZ? Several people I used to shoot with have since moved there and it wouldn't be any trouble to check with them to get a list of recommendations together.

03.08.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I could be completely wrong, but subs seem like the kind of weapon that shouldn't be talked about in terms of numbers and location, even vaguely. So I'm not at all surprised he's doing exactly that.

01.08.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The place I'm at hasn't been able to meet deadlines for a while. We're losing long-term customers as a result and they still won't hire more people. Makes no sense.

01.08.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Sky almost got me 20 years ago. Nobody saw me go under, but a dozen or so were shocked when I popped up about 20' down river. That cold response gasp is real and I'm very fortunate that I wasn't completely under when it happened. Couldn't bring myself to fish there for few years after that.

01.08.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Or just let people grow in peace.

22.07.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aside from the more obvious problems with the meter-snitch practice, I always wondered why they didn't just do some RF sniffing for HID light noise when those were more common among growers.

22.07.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't recall a time where WA, in a variety of ways and at various govt levels, has ever put substance over image on an issue. There are capable people in the different agencies, it just seems like they are rarely given the means to follow through after a pol gets their soundbite.

21.07.2025 06:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
What's The Point Of An Oil Extractor Pump, And Should You Add One To Your Garage? - Jalopnik An oil extractor pump might seem like a big investment for a DIY mechanic, but it's a straightforward machine that works exactly as advertised.

"and you don't need to worry about getting under the carΒ to drain the oil anymore."

And give up another prime location for some solitude? No thanks.

21.07.2025 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We could ask Canada to burn it down again. It would be a small goodwill gesture, but not a bad start.

21.07.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Construction Workers At The Doctor
YouTube video by You Betcha Construction Workers At The Doctor

Too real...
youtube.com/shorts/-AtDF...

19.07.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was probably that video that gave me the push to switch to a Surface for field use a couple of years ago. Come to think of it, at least half of my portable set up is based on things I've seen him try in his videos.

19.07.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'd like to believe that, but the moment the GOP loses power all of the quiet Democrats will suddenly find their voices and will be talking reconciliation instead of meaningfully addressing anything that created all of this and that is all the remnants of the GOP will need to spring back up.

17.07.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I picked up Windcamp's 705 Go-bag recently with the same idea in mind. Digging through a pack for multiple pouches, cables and so on got old really quick.

17.07.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No vending machine lunch today
No vending machine lunch today
No vending machine lunch today

Oooh, they restocked the M&Ms!

16.07.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

They look about the right age to be surrendering to a drone. I wonder what their excuses are.

12.07.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Officers said they used to worry about getting in trouble for making a mistake and wrongly arresting someone; now the risk is not being aggressive enough."

It's no excuse, at all, but it certainly explains some things.

10.07.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like a smart and workable layout. My attempts so far either end up being very convenient to carry but a chore to work from or a chore to carry but convenient to work from.

10.07.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Got a Prigozhin look to him. Pre-plane crash at least.

08.07.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A mink got into my garage once via an unused dryer vent. The steel wool in the vent that had been keeping out mice/rats only served to make it VERY angry once it got through. The odor though...I had to throw away so many things. Fire might be the only suitable detergent for that odor.

06.07.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think something in me broke when I read a comment yesterday along the lines of "who cares, just move them to Apple care" and I've read/heard similar comments several times since.

06.07.2025 05:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It is. I've been content without it so far, but given it was my own fault with the address I'll give it another try.

05.07.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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