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My Dad is with the Missouri River Relief that does this kind of work. They put on events and they always get more signups than boat space availabile. Glad to see you doing this as well.

2025-04-09 17:21:26 UTC

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Northern Missouri. Planted some willow and other varieties. Missed out on the 750 planted on Sunday but still got to help my buddy with a few saplings from Nick Ferguson.

2025-04-08 00:32:14 UTC

Nothing better than planting trees with a friend.

2025-04-08 00:29:11 UTC

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Good tip! I also use the fakespot browser plugin to rate the quality of reviews.

2025-04-01 18:35:46 UTC

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Thanks! I recognized name, then remembered the rest.

2025-04-01 18:20:57 UTC

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What is your name?

2025-03-28 13:38:15 UTC

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I'm a BTECH dealer and have been impressed with their radios and firmware.

2025-03-27 19:01:43 UTC

Gently trying to get a XRP friend into DCAing true money. He asked for a strike invite!

2025-02-20 05:05:24 UTC

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What style is that? I do Aikido and we do some Iaido in class.

2024-11-28 04:57:48 UTC

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Each unit can be configured several ways. It can be a client device connected to a bluetooth mobile device, a relay node, or it can be configured with broadband to connect with another gateway to join two distant meshes via the internet.

2024-11-07 14:38:21 UTC

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A paid Mysudo will do both SMS and encrypted in same app.
It will encrypt if the other uses the free or paid version of MySudo. Hard to get people to move to that.
Other non SMS options mentioned Briar (tor based), SimpleX (signal+relay based), OxChat (nostr based) and Keet (bittorrent based) all seem good options. Dont forget Molly as a Signal replacement.
Ultimately I had to grab a cheap 2nd phone for one needed app that GrapheneOS wouldnt run. So I SMS off that with my $8/month plan. I dont carry it during the day and tell people if they need quicker response to message me via another means.

2024-09-01 20:54:26 UTC

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Three that ive been researching have different use cases. Briar, Simplex Chat, and OxCart.
Briar can communicate over bluetooth, wifi, and tor. No servers needed. Both clients nred to be online at same time.
Simplex chat allows for simple to build/run relays so you have control over part of the infrastructure.
OxCart is built on the NOSTR protocol.

2024-08-24 21:36:44 UTC

Drove the escort fire engine for a retired firefighter's funeral. He had over 30 years of volunteer service to our community. He was well liked and well loved in the community. He left behind a large family and a large hole in our hearts. #lastalarm #firefighter https://image.nostr.build/5bb8ef093c259d282f1df5d2dca9490337ce82992e98916bfbf2dce02e5565aa.jpg

2023-08-10 13:37:47 UTC

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Using tor browser or brave?

2023-06-15 13:12:18 UTC

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Yes you will need two extra to start and get back one hive. If Langstroth hives then you can probably reuse boxes.
I think timing depends on when the nectar flow stops in your area. I've decided to not feed sugar, so I'll need to split much earlier.

2023-06-14 18:23:12 UTC

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All cellular devices are trackible, sim or not. The Hotspot tether is fine for most people for most situations.
The next level is have a prepay sim on you iphone not in your name. With an always on VPN. Then your tethered device will be less trackable.
If you want to take it to the most extreme level. eg protestor or reporter in a non permissive environment then you'll need a wifi only device where you only use it on random open wifi AND where you don't have your cellular device with you.

2023-06-13 22:56:26 UTC

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Im going to do this soon. You would need to do an even split. Setup two hives, one ro each side of the original hive.
I think daytime will be better to have less bees in the hive.
All Odd frames go to one new hive. All Even frames to the other new hive. Need to make sure there is brood, pollen, and nectar/honey split into each. Even better if there are queen cells.
Look for the queen, to make sure she gets transported safely to her new hive. (Might put a board down and move frames over the board to new hive)
The other hive will have workers, brood, pollen, and nectar so they can start to grow their own queen within a few hours after the split.
Remove the original hive. Some of the bees will come beck and go to one hive and some will go back to the other. This is OK.

2023-06-05 03:18:14 UTC

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Can you elaborate? Wired or wireless?

2023-05-29 13:42:32 UTC

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Congratulations to her!
I used to have an office in that building. Glad to have neighboring nostriches.

2023-05-19 12:41:45 UTC

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Have separate networks for secure, normal (mobile devices, rokus, etc), and IoT devices.
Might consider a pfsense router/firewall with Unifi network and APs. A bit harder to manage but you get much more capability. (E.g., block IoT from calling home)
Listen to the homelab show podcast for their take on this.

2023-04-25 11:49:50 UTC

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New tube and add a puncture resistant liner to it. So far our garden cart is doing well.

2023-04-19 16:15:00 UTC

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My understanding is you can move them 10 feet laterally every week or two.
Or you can put a hive under where you caught a swarm up in the tree.
Or you need to move them 3+ miles away wait a week or two them move them to where you want them.
Or place a lot of brush up against the entrance, that alerts them to change, so they will do a reorienting flight. Then remove the brush a few days later. I'm not sure the time that is needed.

2023-04-19 16:07:14 UTC

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I would recommend you make a swarm trap (lighter and purpose built) and my understanding is to place it 100+ feet away from your hive if you are going to catch your swarms. Same if you find a bee tree.
I'm using Layens frames, but there is plans for Langstroth. Same principle.
See more info here. https://horizontalhive.com/honeybee-swarm-trap/bait-hive-how-to-catch.shtml

2023-04-19 15:26:05 UTC

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It's similar to a bee pheromone and they are attracted to it.
So with the right volume trap (10 gallons), You rub propolis inside and put the lemon grass oil inside these diffusers which last six months.
The trap goes 10-15 feet up in a crook of a tree visible on a tree line.
Traps get better with age as more bees use it.
You want to catch local swarms as they are localized to the nectar flows. Also they are going to be healthier and stronger than purchased bees from a different state.

2023-04-19 15:14:26 UTC

My buddy who is helping me build Layens bee hives and swarm traps, just got a swarm moving into his unfinished hive! In the back of his truck at work!
Just a strip of foundation on the frames. No propolis and no lemongrass essential oil. (Though he has those for the traps)
Work says there is a bee tree nearby and work is 3+ miles away from home so he can move them when he finishes preparations.
#bees #honey #grownostr
https://i.imgur.com/GLIrL4K.jpg

2023-04-17 14:42:05 UTC

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Had a failed top bar before. Now have an inherited Langstroth that we ignored for a few years. Starting Layens after hearing Dr Leo and taking his seminar.
We have a group of people each starting with 1-2 of these. And another group locally just did 52 and are starting on another 50.
There is a guy in the NE that does 200+ of the standard Layens by himself. Can't imagine doing 20,000+ lbs of honey

2023-04-17 01:41:56 UTC

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Starting #bees again this spring. Building Layens swarm traps and improved Layens hives.

2023-04-15 15:39:39 UTC

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Attempting to fix my tractor and redress the rain damaged driveway.
One more cup of coffee first.
#tractorlife #grownostr

2023-04-15 15:20:43 UTC

Finishing an improved Layens bee hive.
It's double walled and insulated with raw wool.
Better for the #bees and better for the bee keeper. #grownostr
Plans are at https://horizontalhive.com/how-to-build/insulated-layens-hive.shtml
https://i.imgur.com/591XU9t.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9bb4Jbw.jpg

2023-04-15 02:54:55 UTC

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Dawn. Might look at this to see if there is anything that could help with catching #bees
Took a class from Dr Leo last fall on natural beekeeping.
He has a few talks on YouTube.
https://horizontalhive.com/honeybee-swarm-trap/bait-hive-how-to-catch.shtml

2023-04-15 02:45:51 UTC

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I like these better than the ones I purchased!

2023-04-14 10:06:16 UTC

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I'm hoping to have plenty of honey next fall! #bees #homebrews

2023-04-14 09:59:02 UTC

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Remember this is a marathon and not a sprint.
Recommend Michael Bazzel's podcast. The Privacy, Security, and OSINT show and his website https://inteltechniques.com
#privacy #grownostr

2023-04-14 09:40:09 UTC

Putting flashing on the bee swarm trap lids.
#bees #drleo #grownostr
https://i.imgur.com/Wzja8Y3.jpg

2023-04-14 09:37:03 UTC

First coat on the bee swarm traps.
#bees #drleo #grownostr
https://i.imgur.com/TEyfpYb.jpg

2023-04-13 21:51:12 UTC

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Done!

2023-04-13 18:47:13 UTC

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Makes sense. Did you have any humidity problems with the nucs?

2023-04-13 18:44:20 UTC

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We did a group build of swarm traps and hives to keep costs lower.
Concurr with starting with two hives. This is in case one hive has an issue, then you can use the other hive to help it.
Local swarms are acclimated. I'm not going to purchase non- local bees again.

2023-04-13 14:11:07 UTC

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Here is that playlist link.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLylxeR881sUZa77scYCJihZPDYhCrHRHU

2023-04-13 14:01:54 UTC

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Might want to consider an insulated layens hive as well. These do well in Northen Europe and Russia.
I've made my hives from the free plans at horizontalhive.com and recommend Dr Leo's seminar. He has a number of youtube videos and there is a play list on the Offgrid with Doug & Stacy channel

2023-04-13 13:01:47 UTC

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Always something new to learn! I'm right there with you.

2023-04-13 13:00:19 UTC

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I attempted with a top bar before, but have learned that I should catch and work with local swarms, similar to working with local plants for your zone. Also I'm going to use the techniques from "beekeeping with a smile"
Hope you find a good place so you can start again!

2023-04-13 12:53:33 UTC

Using a laptop charger to attach (melt) foundation to the homemade layens frames. #bees #natural #grownostr
https://i.imgur.com/289LmW0.jpg

2023-04-13 12:37:50 UTC

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Welcome! I'm new too!

2023-04-13 12:36:48 UTC

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A good reminder for me to recertify! Thanks for sharing.

2023-04-13 12:32:54 UTC

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I'm excited to start my hives this spring! How many do you have?

2023-04-13 12:27:21 UTC

Excited to start bees! Here I'm wiring homemade layens frames. #natural beekeeping #bees #grownostr
https://i.imgur.com/0xOr0Jl.jpg