Smart Growth

https://smartgrowth.live

Farmer, bitcoiner, TSP'r, veteran, family man, and community supporter

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npub1pvuew7096rjk2lma7xfn6465w5nherwq8rv6929gn8w54pgetxpsm2djrl

NIP-05 Address

smartgrowth@iris.to

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsqkwvh08japet90a7lryea2a282fmu3hqr3kdz4z5fnh22s5v4nqcpz4mhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2un9d3shjtnrdaks02xa67

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npub1pvuew7096rjk2lma7xfn6465w5nherwq8rv6929gn8w54pgetxpsm2djrl

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2025-09-17 18:54:50 UTC

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On 1 hand I'm great full for the crap guests because of having too many shows in the chute, on the other hand, it becomes very difficult to even have a desire to listen when there are so many crap. That being said, we've been spoiled by the density of big hitters since covaids.

2025-02-05 17:08:30 UTC

@nprofile…j6gq said it enough I should have already but yesterday when I saw the box of crap my wife bought off Amazon, it moved me across the line. I'm officially buying BTC every paycheck, even as we go into the bull run.
Jack, you Berkshire. I'm secure because of your mentorship and my kids will also be thanks to it.

2025-02-05 01:01:22 UTC

Ready for some homebrewing. I love my local brew shop, but the cost, freshness, and availability are far better this way. We got some 2 row, caramel 120, and a few types of smoked malt to play around with. https://image.nostr.build/c2deba44f2de3ef0ca174bb5b0855511ed2b03509fe263c70e2dcf766ffd92e4.jpg https://image.nostr.build/e045e5b3ef3d5a5d082ca06d0dcbd57728b0464f03fce02723b1df052e2b397a.jpg

2025-01-19 21:25:26 UTC

Does anyone sell plants? I'm looking for some fruit trees that grow well in central/south/west Texas. We're on the border of 3 different regions 45 min SW of San Antonio.
The Issai Kiwi has caught my eye but anything folks might have that is a fit for my area would be great. Looking to support the bitcoin community.
#sanantonio #Texas #fruit #trees #garden
https://image.nostr.build/7ed7d520766e98168b0c3322814eeb9ad65719cf448e6a34acd1730c272a69b6.jpg

2024-12-26 00:01:20 UTC

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Interesting, all I can find is shut nemesis, btc memes, and some political chatter, though i have blocked a lot of the race crap long ago.

2024-12-17 21:35:36 UTC

Would the devs behind Plebian Market or Shopstr be willing to add rough geolocation or a search/list by zip code category?
I've got a few farm/ranchers in need of an easier way to sell their animals and meat as FB doesn't allow it and it's remarkable how hard it is to even find eggs let alone a whole cow.
I've been on the selling side and it's near impossible to find the customers.

2024-11-08 14:30:59 UTC

We can stand for it no more. The psychological abuse has gotten so bad that I now enter the thrown room like a public bathroom, looking in each stall for a roll of TP before entering. We must call for an end to the crab walks!
Tell that wife, change the TP roll!
https://nostpic.com/media/0b399779e5d0e5657f7df1933d575475277c8dc038d9a2a8a899dd4a85195983/4900351891f41dfa96c2750feee4063e2f3a92c4fff7fe9d0634a4f38ec1e5e3.webp

2024-11-05 00:24:23 UTC

Most Libertarians won't vote for this totalitarian socialist Chase Oliver, lol. They've somehow destroyed any remaining momentum from Gary Johnson.
https://fountain.fm/episode/wHftsYxFMeg6GM5a6IUn

2024-11-03 11:43:43 UTC

It's probably a good time to get an idea of what's to come.
https://igg.me/at/dangeroushistorysoviet/x/16795299

2024-10-23 18:11:17 UTC

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@nprofile…j6gq know anyone in your network?

2024-10-23 12:48:22 UTC

NC hurricane relief is still underway. Who is actively supporting on the ground and is collecting funds?

2024-09-17 13:25:28 UTC

A Bitcoin and beef event this Saturday in South Texas. https://image.nostr.build/0dbcbb03e449f29a956843db3dbc424a4bcc2216d73408c4f6e30a46f3037d58.jpg
https://orangepill.app.link/3pvzwY7WXMb

2024-08-31 13:13:58 UTC

I'm launching a community cyber education program in Devine, TX. I'm starting with elder intro and fraud detection, expanding each quarter to a younger demo. End objective being BTC technical education.
Any advice, reccomendations, or lessons learned for a successful introduction, transition, or curriculum? https://image.nostr.build/0a9c74c8aff27b0557543368f2489d8848bba1ebe8e201556e93dc107f0d70aa.jpg

2024-06-23 21:04:00 UTC

Sunday pool thoughts from your neighborhood Disgruntled Dad
https://youtube.com/shorts/7TSFkylLCRo?si=IOx4Il-3V6mvZuaw

2024-06-20 01:13:35 UTC

Dad V Washer
https://youtube.com/shorts/OhGNT18r3NQ?si=sLT8c1cD7wwWrCB-
Dad V Washer, dad won
https://youtube.com/shorts/UD2cMpXbQm8?si=6nUsuGCVVh_S2NIZ
Did a quarter really do this?
https://youtube.com/shorts/E7Qyl1pzASo?si=hARV57P7BeKJSVwa

2024-06-13 11:56:39 UTC

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I've never been a janitor but have always been amazed and disgusted by the puddles of piss surrounding urinals. People are just disgusting

2024-06-11 17:01:18 UTC

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Smells like horse shit to me.

2024-06-11 03:03:29 UTC

https://image.nostr.build/5e147f860453419153d797e9389ec6ff86ee215e6e17378f1c932a2d5f005811.jpg

2024-06-09 13:01:29 UTC

Found a cool looking bird/moth. https://image.nostr.build/4717d2218404b728dc61ffdc1cd60a1894fd58970f55f8be61057e533f126d76.jpg

2024-06-08 16:01:57 UTC

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What am I looking at?

2024-06-07 23:02:28 UTC

Modern men are such pussies. What keeps you from taking tasks into your own hands?
https://youtube.com/shorts/Sm4LXloyGYA?si=ZJbg0cmJeZbHUbj7

2024-06-06 14:45:17 UTC

I'm battling with an invalid signature installing Unraid on an old thinkcenter I bought from Goodwill.
Has anyone had this weird problem? I've heard Cosmos is good, but I really like the robust functions of unraid.
What else is on the market that you like for VPN, dynamicDNS, container management via gui, VMs, multi sized drive for data redundancy, most importantly, BTC Pay Server. https://image.nostr.build/f41cb5d50f33bc99dea4935c88147e4d6b2040de18e39ab8746f7d52c3905f90.jpg

2024-06-04 00:16:40 UTC

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Ok, thanks. I thought I had to have a channel directly open with the customer or their LSP.

2024-06-03 16:31:48 UTC

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Same

2024-06-03 14:59:13 UTC

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This is an interesting 1. I'm a huge fan of a short, daily stand up to kick off the day for each team (3-10 people) and 1 or 2 weekly org meetings to highlight what each team is doing and anything particularly interesting or complicated.
In a large org, this is critical for mutual accountability (which makes you "toxic" to lazy assholes) and builds huge admiration, dedication, and knowledge for your hard workers. Never let a meeting gor more than 30 mon for the organization amd 15 for the team.
I've found huge operational success with this and huge personal failure as the lazy assholes complain so much about their lack of work making them such obvious pieces of shit, that I've been moved 4/5 times, but the teams continued to win and my best folks always follow me.
This is all from the perspective of a federal organization that simply doesn't fire people but moves them around.

2024-06-03 14:52:04 UTC

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What am I looking at?

2024-06-03 14:45:47 UTC

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Thank you, that helps. Do you have any reccomended reading? Our use case any community is the non-kyc onboarding at farmer's markets and via p2p interactions.
Basically, how do I male it as easy as opening a Strike wallet without the KYC part and ensuring that person still has their BTC in case @npub1vqu…vzw4 never sees them again.

2024-06-03 14:14:14 UTC

We can save the US and broader world by putting more into opportunities for kids growth into entrepreneurs.
https://youtube.com/shorts/6gTK3hdbXo4?si=Lgm_c4pctVC8L7ti

2024-06-03 11:23:16 UTC

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I'm curious to know if there is a way to share an exodus or Wasabi Luke wallet that allows new users to a trusted central parties LN. My thought here is that my friends amd neighbors could use me and my other tech savvy friend as LSPs. This would make it much easier to scale. Similar to fedimints, but on Lightning.

2024-06-02 22:17:43 UTC

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@npub1vqu…vzw4 or pluck, gut, and package your chickens.

2024-06-02 19:17:53 UTC

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Help me better understand this.
If I run 3 nodes and use zues or WOS, how do I pay/receive sats from anyone else? If I open a channel with Strike, I'll always be unbalanced, but nobody will be able to pay me if I don't have a channel with a major KYC provider.
What am missing? Also, am I correct in my understanding that there are no on chain transactions when I open/close a channel or rebalance?

2024-06-02 02:17:59 UTC

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You say that but other people's shit earns more sats than anything original

2024-06-02 02:16:03 UTC

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Bro, I'm not even 40 and I'm way too jaded. How do I maintained a smile at 50?!?!?

2024-06-02 02:07:22 UTC

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While I don't celebrate caving to the jab, I am forever grateful I took the J&J vs mRNA version.

2024-06-01 15:00:55 UTC

Everyday I wake up is another opportunity to crush it as a dad, husband, and man. God has truly blessed us.
https://youtu.be/PNykW3bwfKI?si=Xo51Vy40lAtsNrqb

2024-06-01 11:54:04 UTC

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Where can I find documentation that breaks down the fields, commands, cli tools, and fields in the protocol? Looks wonderful, thanks for sharing!

2024-06-01 11:38:09 UTC

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Depending on the travel length, I either power through that day or go right to sleep afterwards, using mindless TV or a book to calm my mind mid-travel. There is no magic bullet I've found.

2024-06-01 03:22:42 UTC

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Opening lightning channels with everyone at a farmer's market isn't reasonable, this might be. I'm looking forward to learning more amd trying it out.
#nevent1q…ytf3

2024-06-01 01:32:02 UTC

I consistently flip between frustration at myself for ardently pursuing nerd and professional development but am constantly reminded how little I care on days like this.
Screw the millions when you can save enough to get the poor man's dream. What's better than a pool next to a deck I built with Cull lumber in behind of a house I renovated, behind a field that came with the rat ingested house. We will always want more but can always find joy in what we have.
Make it an amazing weekend. Find a local church. If you're single volunteer, if you have a family, attend. Life is better with God.
https://image.nostr.build/c592c29ecb5fda725403c42bc8ab4f2592425040d7062ee24fd5edfd46789d93.jpg

2024-06-01 01:24:32 UTC

Ok, #nostrdev #nostr question
I can't find the answer on reddit or documentation. Why do I keep getting "media is too big for nip-95" for my relay but not a public relay? This happens with standard Andrpid pics as well as videos (which makes more sense).

2024-06-01 00:40:28 UTC

Today my wife and I got a load of fresh fruit and veggies from the local bulk store. For a little more than $200 we got well over $600 in grocery store price.
My older daughter helped me prep it while the younger watched the baby and the wife went to a workout session. These kids will know thrift and self sufficiency.
https://image.nostr.build/3943ecf167a76ba8b91fb10a67d7d3b9b7cc14a7da32eede540c3e8e81bfe7d2.jpg

2024-05-31 22:47:00 UTC

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I can't zap you. Setup a lightning address!

2024-05-31 16:13:52 UTC

The US Justice System is officially a scam and I wasn't previously a Trump guy. Prep your kidd for the coming really hard times and keep an eye on the door.
https://rumble.com/v4yojzz-time-to-raise-stronger-kids.html

2024-05-31 02:14:40 UTC

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Do you have a recipe recc?

2024-05-30 20:24:50 UTC

#nostr #videos
What are the specs on video uploads to NOSTR? I run my own node and am unsure if I can reconfigure it to accept larger videos. Any help is appreciated.

2024-05-30 19:59:38 UTC

What are the best small biz alternatives to Bert's Bees chapstick?
https://rumble.com/v4yhszl-what-is-your-chapstick-of-choice.html

2024-05-30 18:12:11 UTC

What is your chapstick of choice and how many sticks do you keep around so the wife doesn't take them all.

2024-05-30 13:50:24 UTC

The economy sucks and I'm not entirely sure where to point my kids for a decent-paying and fulfilling career. College appears to no longer be an ok option but is now a terrible option, for the most part.
https://video.nostr.build/026e213ce0c42166f3f2ca88bbf703bca52e49c3d662d9254dd80ec6f007242f.mp4

2024-05-29 13:37:50 UTC

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I appreciate that. At this juncture it's seeking acceptance that I don't understand God's plan, but I need to double down on loving the kids I have remaining.

2024-05-29 01:55:51 UTC

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I've been in this gross cycle for years now. I learn just enough to get stuck a week into a project, lose focus, then have to start from scratch in a year after I've forgotten too much. My idea is a farmer's market and farmer's app like OfferUp crossed with meetup since FB marketplace hates selling meat or livestock.
How do you break that down to something more manageable that allows some meaningful completion with requiring the entire mountain be built?

2024-05-29 01:30:35 UTC

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Different life phases. We have far less disposable income, but due to using cheap money to build a home property we really love being at. I'd love to say inregret getting a pool last year but it makes hot days in south Texas amazing. Stuff like that and a family really eat up the extra cash. I still keep stacking and very much appreciate your philosophy.

2024-05-29 00:18:56 UTC

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I remember my pre-married life too 😅

2024-05-28 20:46:33 UTC

It hasn't even been a year since this post, and he's gone. It is immensely painful, even more so because it was completely preventable. Skateboarding, hanging onto a car, and done. Please tell your kids to wear a helmet.
#note1xr7…430a

2024-05-28 13:42:19 UTC

I recently lost my son. It sucks. The crying is over but there is still a hole with a lot of sadness.
My message to everyone, be the best dad you can.
https://rumble.com/v4xyn69-disgruntled-dad-loss-sucks.html

2024-05-28 11:57:07 UTC

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This brought so much joy to my morning, thanks.

2024-05-28 11:52:13 UTC

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If I may share some learned wisdom: IT takes time to learn and heal, but don't try to shortcut it. Don't rush into any easy wins to numb the pain; instead, do you and focus on fixing your own shit before seeking out distractions to help you forget that you too have some flaws that need fixing.
Life is always waiting for a bad time to punch you in the gut, but we must remember, God does everything for a reason. I'm convinced we all feel like a piece of Swiss cheese after a few decades of life.
#nevent1q…4myr

2024-05-27 22:35:36 UTC

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I don't understand how it has fallen so far from liberty and freedom of Ron Paul.

2024-05-27 22:25:31 UTC

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I mean, 8 is kind of early. Almost went down from a heat injury in the morning, but that leaves the entire afternoon for beer drinking.
#nevent1q…5qll

2024-05-26 19:22:37 UTC

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I'm down with adding Assange, but if Snowden really cared about civil liberties, his first and second move would not have been taking completely unrelated secrets to the 2 countries with literally no concept of freedom or human rights. Keep rockn, I will likely vote for my first major party, national candidate this year. I appreciate your advice amd wisdom over the years, though we maintain some minor disagreements.

2024-05-26 19:17:25 UTC

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Lol, I gather you've learned that one the hard way. 😅
Also, don't wear shorts to a true bible studying/following church. They require you secure that happiness before entering. 🫣

2024-05-26 19:15:03 UTC

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I'm not a huge fan of the orange vs potato salad match, but I might actually vote for a major party in this year's national election.
#nevent1q…qe9c

2024-05-26 19:11:02 UTC

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You've got my total support on the 1st 2.

2024-05-25 23:32:52 UTC

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Where might I learn about ipfs/nostr integration?

2024-05-25 22:44:00 UTC

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I'm rocking Amestyth, but would love to see what other folks are using. I didn't care for nostrudel or Primal.

2024-05-25 22:39:46 UTC

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I love the efficiency, but I love even more a komg size tempurpedic with 2 sides for my wife and I so we are never required to touch one another in the night.

2024-05-25 14:02:11 UTC

*NOSTR Relay Questions*
I host my own relay and want to work through a deeper understanding of relay types amd how to manage my own relay.
>Why a paid vs free relay?
>> I understand there may be some spam protection, but how would you figure that out? The nostr.watch Directory is only stats.
>How do I manage my own node? I added it as a relay amd white-list myself as well as a few other quality posters like @npub1587…kv0n, but I'd like to better manage it for my local meat-space community.
Thanks, have a great week!

2024-05-25 13:16:42 UTC

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Same

2024-05-25 13:11:04 UTC

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Truly devastating. I'd much rather see mission work here in the US before going abroad. Slightly safer.

2023-12-12 21:35:07 UTC

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Alright frenz, I have questions.
I just finished my CySA+ cert and am starting AWS Architect in preparation for the end of my 17 year Air Force career as a Cyber Analyst.
What do I need in terms of knowledge and certs that is achievable before July and would posture me to work for Block? My goal is to get away from the DoD (with ALL their money) into a more freedom oriented company that pays something comparable.
#nevent1q…uhrr

2023-11-14 03:41:07 UTC

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A gorgeous rainy day, shooting the BB guns for practice.
#nevent1q…7lj0

2023-10-20 13:10:58 UTC

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I've met these people
#nevent1q…pkhx

2023-10-09 18:21:01 UTC

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💯 accurate
#nevent1q…wgtn

2023-10-01 19:52:37 UTC

These ladies are almost ready for freezer camp. They're killing me on all this soy free organic feed, but pasture certainly cuts the labor requirements. They move to a new pasture every 2-3 weeks, but man has feed gotten crazy expensive and the market has tightened beyond belief. This will be our last run of pigs with the lack of market for them.
Are there any regenerative farmers out there? How is your business doing in the market?
https://image.nostr.build/2b45de55e8e2d7d37b88d98c6dd6ae9f90d06a44f269c6c64a176de5dd2cb26c.jpg

2023-10-01 19:48:44 UTC

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What's the seed phrase to your biggest wallet? 🤣

2023-10-01 19:43:50 UTC

The level of stupids never ceases to amaze.
https://image.nostr.build/d235c1e031fb198f6fed364f1506021f3a5b83c8ca5a77aacfb5a6fd9596ecbf.jpg

2023-09-30 01:43:47 UTC

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Not a pet guy, but I definitely value my mailbox over a thief. Pretty simple IMO
#nevent1q…pljm

2023-09-29 01:33:35 UTC

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Lol, I guess he wants a healthier population with bo fast food options 🤷‍♂️

2023-09-26 20:58:58 UTC

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How do I customize who my relay follows or blocks? I'm running it from a Start9

2023-09-19 01:21:03 UTC

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I use it rarely. The autocorrect/guess is crap.

2023-09-18 02:16:31 UTC

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Thank you, it took nearly 5 minutes to read because of how hard I was laugh/crying. Of course my monster of a wife didn't even crack a smile except to say, "Tally ho lads, that's something I would say".

2023-09-09 12:27:39 UTC

We have 12 acres in the middle of a small town with 10 partially wooded acres next to us. I'm about to get back into archery because we've got 2 massive bucks here every year.
https://image.nostr.build/5b6387e2b669f44ce6898969c5a98147f45b577ecf514279d522216f881a3282.jpg

2023-09-09 12:26:20 UTC

This is why we get garbage politicians at every level.
https://image.nostr.build/cace3d1f8a3e77a23200f6667e3993883903e1a78d48b4793d1f2c159def2ad9.jpg

2023-09-06 09:58:21 UTC

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I know, this I say confusion. It seems to me we could add hard drives to an array near indefinitely.

2023-09-06 09:56:59 UTC

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Is there a solution to any of this? An open source OS for a car sounds terrifying. I can brick a phone, but I can't brick a car, cost is far too high.

2023-09-06 09:53:39 UTC

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I hear you, though successful small communities are both more achievable and result in a better union. People regardless of the country are generally good, it's always the sociopaths in government and the lazy a holes demanding more free crap that are the problem.

2023-09-04 11:49:20 UTC

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The bitcoin dad pod was recently discussing raspberry pi's no longer being usable to run a node due to storage limitations. Since no normal human is running TB of ram, we're already referencing hard drive space. What's the deal that I'm missing here?

2023-09-04 11:29:51 UTC

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While unfortunate at this juncture, it was free or highly subsidized training. Either make that into a consulting or freelance business, learn another complimentary skill, or move to another job in need. That's a frequent challenge when we overspecialize.

2023-09-04 01:35:24 UTC

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What does that mean, in English?

2023-09-03 21:03:43 UTC

The fence hits so hard that a random snake couldn't even survive it. Too bad, I really need these guys for all the south texas gophers.
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/de697dd323f8032f135b41dbb136b377ec84557df6b49ce5572def384d292d6c.jpg

2023-09-03 21:00:13 UTC

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Context? I don't know anything about the magazine beyond having seen it at the grocery checkout my entire life

2023-09-03 20:18:19 UTC

Another Chicken tractor built, the ducks can go back on pasture. They won't be in the pool this time.
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/e2c287c1c2c6b53938b2e1b850ac36bb2d61848cf1f9fdd44bb84b6a475feab7.jpg

2023-08-01 02:51:40 UTC

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Why do these porn bots keep popping up? It's super bizarre. Are there really that many people on here who will click onto a random site?

2023-07-29 21:15:53 UTC

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#nevent1q…0puj

2023-07-24 20:24:24 UTC

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#nevent1q…22pq

2023-07-24 20:23:39 UTC

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#nevent1q…f8t3

2023-07-24 20:22:29 UTC

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#nevent1q…tzhq

2023-07-24 20:22:16 UTC

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#nevent1q…3pm5

2023-07-24 20:06:25 UTC

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Unsure what is being built, but I would love to see something like SwarmCity. A rough geo to find people selling things near you with a rating on both ends to determine if you want to do business with one another, and keep sat local.

2023-07-17 01:11:30 UTC

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Nope, most only allow USDA, TX is unique in that you can use a State Inspected facility. Unfortunately, the regulatory burden, cost, and subjective enforcement by various regional offices make it harder than USDA. This causes a huge monopoly and is generally what causes farmers to sell at auction or quit.

2023-07-16 21:38:03 UTC

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If you care about and want to support local food, it's time for a quick email or call. Our reps rarely hear from us and make a lot of decisions in the dark.
Call your U.S Representative as well as BOTH of your U.S. Senators and urge them to sign on to H.R. 2814/S.907.
WHAT IS THE PRIME ACT?
The PRIME Act simply allows farmers to use custom slaughterhouses (just as they are being used by hunters and homesteaders) and, subsequently, sell the processed meat within their own state, either direct to consumers or to restaurants and retailers. This means transparent, accountable meat sources to supply our local communities.
#nevent1q…q5er