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Martin Kerstein

@mkerstein.bsky.social

Senior Community Volunteer Special Programs Manager at Geocaching HQ.

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Latest posts by mkerstein.bsky.social on Bluesky

hear me out here, what if none of it is a 'distraction' and they're just doing a lot of horrible shit simultaneously

11.08.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7484    ๐Ÿ” 1919    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 118    ๐Ÿ“Œ 78

Wait, did they already put out the Halloween decoration??

11.08.2025 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Marketing Manager, Content Creation Seattle, WA

Hello friends with content creation and marketing experience, come work with me! job-boards.greenhouse.io/geocaching/j...

08.08.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Marketing Manager, Content Creation Seattle, WA

Hello friends with content creation and marketing experience, come work with me! job-boards.greenhouse.io/geocaching/j...

08.08.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How many times does the letter b appear in blueberry
The word "blueberry" has the letter b three times:
โ€ข Once at the start ("B" in blueberry).
โ€ข Once in the middle ("b" in blue).
โ€ข Once before the -erry ending ("b" in berry).
Total: 3
O92
Show me where the letter b appears in the word please.
Sure โ€” here's "blueberry" with each b highlighted:
B lue b erry
Positions (counting from 1):
1 B - first letter
4 b - in blue
6 b - in berry
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Spell that out with all three bs please. I mean, just spell the word.
Sure โ€” here's the full spelling with all three b's shown in place:
BLUEBERRY
That's exactly how blueberry is spelled, with the b's in positions 1, 5, and 7.

ChatGPT File โ€ข โ€ข Edit View Window Help ChatGPT 5 > How many times does the letter b appear in blueberry The word "blueberry" has the letter b three times: โ€ข Once at the start ("B" in blueberry). โ€ข Once in the middle ("b" in blue). โ€ข Once before the -erry ending ("b" in berry). Total: 3 O92 Show me where the letter b appears in the word please. Sure โ€” here's "blueberry" with each b highlighted: B lue b erry Positions (counting from 1): 1 B - first letter 4 b - in blue 6 b - in berry D9< Spell that out with all three bs please. I mean, just spell the word. Sure โ€” here's the full spelling with all three b's shown in place: BLUEBERRY That's exactly how blueberry is spelled, with the b's in positions 1, 5, and 7.

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ChatGPT 5 >
You wrote "BLUEBERRY". There are only two bs there.
Ah - I see the mix-up.
Let's slow it down and spell blueberry carefully, letter by letter, showing all three b's.
blueberry
Now you can see them:
โ€ข 1st b โ†’ position 1
โ€ข 2nd b โ†’ position 5
โ€ข 3rd b โ†’ position 6
blueberry
Exactly โ€” blue berry has three b's:
โ€ข 1st b โ†’ at the very start
โ€ข 2nd b โ†’ right after the e in blue
โ€ข 3rd b โ†’ immediately after the second b, starting berry
So the "bb" in the middle is really what gives blueberry its double-b moment.
Its double-b moment; I see.
Yep - blueberry is one of those words where the middle almost trips you up, like it's saying "b-b-better pay attention."
That little bb moment is satisfying, though โ€” it makes the word feel extra bouncy.

ChatGPT File Edit View Window Help E ChatGPT 5 > You wrote "BLUEBERRY". There are only two bs there. Ah - I see the mix-up. Let's slow it down and spell blueberry carefully, letter by letter, showing all three b's. blueberry Now you can see them: โ€ข 1st b โ†’ position 1 โ€ข 2nd b โ†’ position 5 โ€ข 3rd b โ†’ position 6 blueberry Exactly โ€” blue berry has three b's: โ€ข 1st b โ†’ at the very start โ€ข 2nd b โ†’ right after the e in blue โ€ข 3rd b โ†’ immediately after the second b, starting berry So the "bb" in the middle is really what gives blueberry its double-b moment. Its double-b moment; I see. Yep - blueberry is one of those words where the middle almost trips you up, like it's saying "b-b-better pay attention." That little bb moment is satisfying, though โ€” it makes the word feel extra bouncy.

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My students get you to write their essays for them, you know.
Ah, the old "ChatGPT, do my homework" routine โ€” I'm familiar with that one.
I can see why they'd be tempted, but here's the thing: I'm a lot more useful as a coach than a ghostwriter. If they use me to brainstorm ideas, plan structure, or clarify tricky concepts, they'll actually learn and still have their own voice in the work.
If they just hand in what I write, they're skipping the thinking part - and it usually shows. I'm good, but I still leave a trail of... telltale ChatGPT-isms.
A trail of blueberries, as it were.
Exactly โ€” a trail of blueberries: easy to follow, a little sweet, and maybe just obvious enough for a watchful teacher to notice.
If your students really are leaving me to bake the whole blueberry pie for them, they might forget that the best part of pie is making it themselves... even if it gets a little messy.
"Blueberry" only has two bs.
Nope - blueberry really does have three b's.
Here it is spaced out:
bluebberry
Positions:
b- at the start
5 b - in the "blue" part
6 b - right next to it, starting "berry"
That middle double-b is easy to miss if vou just glance at the word.

๏ฃฟ ChatGPT File Edit View Window Help ๅทด โ€ข ChatGPT 5 > My students get you to write their essays for them, you know. Ah, the old "ChatGPT, do my homework" routine โ€” I'm familiar with that one. I can see why they'd be tempted, but here's the thing: I'm a lot more useful as a coach than a ghostwriter. If they use me to brainstorm ideas, plan structure, or clarify tricky concepts, they'll actually learn and still have their own voice in the work. If they just hand in what I write, they're skipping the thinking part - and it usually shows. I'm good, but I still leave a trail of... telltale ChatGPT-isms. A trail of blueberries, as it were. Exactly โ€” a trail of blueberries: easy to follow, a little sweet, and maybe just obvious enough for a watchful teacher to notice. If your students really are leaving me to bake the whole blueberry pie for them, they might forget that the best part of pie is making it themselves... even if it gets a little messy. "Blueberry" only has two bs. Nope - blueberry really does have three b's. Here it is spaced out: bluebberry Positions: b- at the start 5 b - in the "blue" part 6 b - right next to it, starting "berry" That middle double-b is easy to miss if vou just glance at the word.

I had to try the โ€œblueberryโ€ thing myself with GPT5. I merely report the results.

08.08.2025 00:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8973    ๐Ÿ” 2397    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 480    ๐Ÿ“Œ 927
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I checked Fieldgulls, and - yeah, this is worse than before.

06.08.2025 19:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

English is my second language, I would pronounce it ree-ah.

06.08.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

it has been said over and over but itโ€™s worth reiterating in the face of this horrifying decision: RFK is quite literally joining the war on cancer on the side of cancer

06.08.2025 02:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6939    ๐Ÿ” 2058    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 107    ๐Ÿ“Œ 50

I am re-reading Powers by @brianmbendis.bsky.social and @oeming.bsky.social (got 7 volumes with a great humble bundle). I totally forgot about that Warren Ellis issue ๐Ÿ˜‚

05.08.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
David Lynch saying โ€œGood morning everyone, Itโ€™sโ€ฆItโ€™s a total shitshow out there, today.

David Lynch saying โ€œGood morning everyone, Itโ€™sโ€ฆItโ€™s a total shitshow out there, today.

Monday mood

04.08.2025 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 710    ๐Ÿ” 146    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I am 60 and I remember learning British pre-decimalization currency (because our current system only came in when I was 7) and IT WAS JUST LIKE THIS AAARGH

04.08.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 74    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
my black cat with white powder on his nose

my black cat with white powder on his nose

Sometimes Aces disappears for hours at a time, then reappears with white stuff on his nose. A friend thinks he's doing coke in a secret kitty disco under the bed. Bad cat!

03.08.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 434    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Just finished The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. Absolutely delightful read, and unexpectedly funny as well. I chuckled quite a bit while reading. I hope there will be more stories set in this world.

03.08.2025 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a handheld cordless vacuum for that. Just need something for the bigger stuff.

03.08.2025 06:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I actually went for one with a cord, as they usually have a higher suction power. Adulting to the max! ๐Ÿ˜‚

03.08.2025 02:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Welp, guess my vacuum just died, time to buy a new one.

02.08.2025 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I finished it last night, and the "final battle" is a whole new level of fun ridiculousness. ๐Ÿ˜‚

02.08.2025 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have we actually won a game 7-0 before?

01.08.2025 04:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The full name is B(all) V(erein) B(orussia) Dortmund (Ballclub Borussia Dortmund).

01.08.2025 04:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's not that unusual, my German home team BVB usually plays better in the Champions League than in the Bundesliga ๐Ÿ˜„

01.08.2025 04:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is not, fully taking off your jersey is a yellow. Ridiculous.

01.08.2025 04:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had no idea that the convention was inside the Colts stadium.

31.07.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That is a great picture!

31.07.2025 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What a sunset from Issaquah, WA tonight!! #wawx #sunset

31.07.2025 04:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bit far, enjoy!

30.07.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Rising up out of the ocean like a middle finger... ." ๐Ÿ˜‚

30.07.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 130    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just dropped my first ballot, felt good.

29.07.2025 17:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What the fuck is this??? Good news? GOOD FUCKING NEWS??? In this economy?

28.07.2025 22:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 340    ๐Ÿ” 52    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Rainbow on the floor.

Rainbow on the floor.

When the sun hits the glass just at the right angle, you get a nice indoor rainbow.

28.07.2025 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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