@killyourfm @rscottjones It looks like you visited a bunch of really nice, off the beaten path parks instead of the usual tourist magnets. Bravo!

I love road trips like that and although I'm a bit too old, spoiled, and cranky for sleeping in a car or tent these days, I've done similar trips in my younger years and really enjoyed them. Do it as long as you can!

@MissConstrue @shredder7579 I think having any stock that Elon Musk actively manages is a risk. The guy is unstable and toxic. The IPO is set up to make him even richer than he already is. The company has many unprofitable subsidies. I wouldn't touch SpaceX stock with a 10 foot pole and I certainly would not buy into any fund that included it. (1/2)

On my way home from a quick trip into town, I had to pull over so a bike race could pass. 😳 #Tuesday #RuralLiving

Another work surface cleaned off. This adjustable table is student workspace for jewelry making classes. The flexshaft will be shared between two students until I start regularly getting at least two students per silversmithing class. The futon will be moved back into my house, up on the loft for guest accommodations. The whole wall will be lined with IKEA KALLAX units like the one on the right, but probably not as tall. I bought that 5x10 magnetic white board at a school surplus sale.

@JustinDerrick @bmacDonald94 Oh, heck, he died years ago. He was pretty old.

@bmacDonald94 James Randi was a smart guy.

@bmacDonald94 Are these automatic postings?

This used to be one of those reels that you hang on the wall in the garage and then pull cord out when you need to plug in something. This is the second one that I've killed. This time I've decided to cut the wires off on either end, splice them, and have a spare extension cord. #Reuse #Repair #Recycle

I bought art. This will always remind me of determination and perseverance. The artist, Cory Scott Milne, has a physical malady that prevents him from standing up straight and limits his mobility. Yet he sets up a big double booth by himself for these shows to sell original artwork and prints. Makes my whining about being here seem pretty dumb. I'll frame these and hang them in my studio where the birds can watch me and remind me how good I have it compared to others. #SupportArtistsAndMakers

For the first time ever, I bought one of these balloons to offer some decoration in my booth for Mother's Day. (And also maybe remind people that jewelry is a great gift for moms.😉) I just hope no one else bought a balloon from the same batch because it's barely able to stay aloft on Mother's Day morning. #EverythingIsJunk #MothersDay

It's time to get ready for day three, the last day, at the art show. I am totally unmotivated again. I did OK yesterday but probably will not do as well today. I think the worst thing about today is that we are forced to wait until 7 PM to load up. At least it won't be dark like it is late in the season.

And I just made this one. Owyhee Picture Jasper, one of my favorite stones. Sterling silver. Tough to get a good shot without reflections; this stone has a good polish.

I'm not going to display it today. I have three empty pendant displays and I think that's good for business.

#IMakeJewelry #ILikeRocks #SupportArtistsAndMakers

@thetnholler.bsky.social @bmacDonald94 And how old is this idiot? 15?🙄

I have evaluated the way I feel and what needs to be done and think I can accomplish the following today:

1. Take a shower
2. Unpack my truck and possibly put everything away
3. Do all my laundry, including sheets on my bed
4. Check on my garden and fix any minor irrigation problems
5. (A long shot) mow the lawn

6. Wash and refill all 5 hummingbird feeders (I might do that next)

I really need to go to the supermarket this morning but I have zero desire to make the 10 mile drive. I have no milk, no vegetables, no eggs. The fruit I have is questionable. The only reason I have two avocados is because they didn't ripen quick enough; I bought them 10 days ago. There's meat in the freezer, so at least that's covered. (1/2)

I've been away from home, on and off, since the end of November. I don't think I've spent more than two or three consecutive weeks under my own roof since then. Since the middle of February, quite a bit of that time has been spent either working on my boat or working for other people on paid boating jobs. It's nice to have paying work, but I'm really starting to feel it.

I just want to stay home and absorb the vibes here. (2/2)

Why is it that 90% of the assholes I encounter on Mastodon come from the same instance?

@bmacDonald94 I guess I just don't follow enough #AVGeeks these days. My flying days are pretty much over and I'm fine with that.

My friend Mike did this yesterday.

https://people.com/seaplane-pilot-makes-miracle-emergency-landing-busy-street-11948826

I texted him about it. Here's his reply, too.