Preparation for my backcountry hunting trip has begun. Comms and navigation Garmin inReach for GPS and satellite messaging. Meshtastic devices for each member of the hunting group for short range messaging and backup GPS. Also put together a solar relay we can stash at a high elevation. #grownostr #huntstr #meshtastic #getoutside

Partly collapsed shed, Cedar County Missouri. #ruralruins

Since today is September 22nd, I have decided to pop the tin of Capstan Blue I purchased back in May. This is a pressed Virginia blend and was the preferred tobacco of Professor Tolkien. Classic pure Virginia flavor, grassy with some natural sweetness, great for blowing smoke rings while wishing to see mountains, explore caves, and to wear a sword instead of a walking stick. #pipestr #tolkien #grownostr

Good morning, Nostr Starting off the week by getting a tire patched. I highly recommend having one of these battery powered tire inflators. #grownostr #selfreliance

Got home yesterday from a two-week work trip. I had lots of things I could have done on the farm after being away, but the boy requested we go fishing. So instead, we got the poles, went down to the pond, flipped over a log to find some grubs, and fished. No complaints. #grownostr #getoutside #dadstr

This was an old one-room schoolhouse in Polk County Missouri #ruralruins #grownostr

We're working on a big timber frame truss and siding job. We did not mill or cut the parts on these, but were hired to assemble and stain them at the build site. #proofofwork #grownostr #woodwork

Today's carry. Stay prepared. Stay vigilant. I often omit the firearm in my edc posts, so as not to continually doxx my gun, but the fact is, I'm always armed. This week, I'm running five rounds of .357 Magnum #grownostr #gunstr #edc #knifestr

I'm concerned by the events of this week. Righteous anger and justice is warranted, but let it not turn into retaliatory hatred or violence. To know where the line between these lies, there is wisdom.

Upgraded my pipe tobacco shelf. It's made to fit 20 half-pint, wide-mouth jars. Sourced the wood from a dismantled pallet Lego Gandalf approves. #pipestr #grownostr #makeyourownshit

Here is the typical view from my office. #soilscience #getoutside #grownostr

Today was weaning day. Called the cows up to the corral, sorted off the calves, dewormed, banded the bulls. A couple of the heifers will stay on the farm for breeding. About 5 of the steers will be kept for butchering, and the rest will go to the sale barn in about 4 weeks to make the farm some fiat for the year. #farmstr #beef #proofofwork #grownostr

Boosting this note from last fall as #meshtastic etc seems to be trending on Nostr today. There are some nice ready to go devices on the market, but if you just want to get started for minimal cost, components for this setup were under $32. View quoted note →

Good morning Starting off the week by attending an agriculture conference. Even in dressier clothes, it's always a good idea to be prepared. Civivi mini Elementum Pry bar Fisher space pen Flashlight Keys Leather wallet #edc #edcstr #knifestr #grownostr #gm

Sunset over the hayfield #grownostr #getoutside #farmstr

Good morning, Nostr. Everyone on the Internet has an opinion on the current thing, but only I have a picture of this cool old barn. This one is in much better condition than my usual #ruralruins pictures. Which will survive longer? The real-world structure, or the digital picture on a relay. #gm #grownostr #getoutside

Even though it's still hot and humid, woods time is better than scrolling on a screen. Haversack I made back in May is still serving admirably. Practiced some feather sticks while stopping to cool off. #grownostr #getoutside #knifestr