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Mark McGee

@smackmegthermo.bsky.social

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USAF vet. SR-71/U2 computer/planning/intel (not pilot). CoCoRaHS observer, Skywarn spotter near Berthoud CO. Happily married. If u r here to apply your purity test, assume I failed. Move along. #BLM

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · Apr 15

I am an old retired fart. I really have better ways to spend my waning and few days left. Protest, organization and pushback is now a necessity. My friends, I ask you to step up from your comfort and be seen and heard. The time for you to be involved is now.

A protester at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver holding a sign that says: Why Protest? Because it is easier than hiding a family in your attic.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 31m

View of the Cameron Peak fire from south of Berthoud looking NNW at 12:18 pm on 14 OCT 2020.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 48m

GFS says: hold my frosty cold beer! (until the 18Z update anyway)

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Pikes Peak Bulletin @pikespeakbulletin.bsky.social · 4h

In an ironic twist, the resolution honoring Kirk, widely hailed as a strong proponent of free speech, did not include an opportunity for public comment during the council meeting ahead of the vote.
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COS council president put unusual ban on public comment for Charlie Kirk resolution -

During its Oct. 14 regular meeting, the Colorado Springs City Council voted 5-4 to approve a resolution “honoring the U.S. Senate’s designation of October 14,

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 4h

Glad you came back. Here is one from 20 July 2024 that gave us 1” hail and busted the skylights in our barn.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 7h

Well worth the time to read. Almost a log of how we lost CD8. @amiebacaoehlert.bsky.social @mannyrutinel.bsky.social @shannonbird4co.bsky.social @coloradodems.bsky.social @berthoudindivisibl.bsky.social @anatosaurus.bsky.social
Bringing a Survey to a Gun Fight www.weekendreading.net/p/bringing-a...

Bringing a Survey to a Gun Fight

“Pollingism” Has Failed Democrats and Voters. Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead.

www.weekendreading.net

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Dante Atkins @danteatkins.bsky.social · 1d

If I were a Mainer, and I'm not a Mainer, and the Senate election were today, I'd vote for Graham Platner to take on Susan Collins. Simply put, I can't think of a metric by which Janet Mills would be better against Collins, better for Maine, or better for the Democratic Party than Platner. THREAD.

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TJ resists! Bluestormcoming! @tjjohnson.bsky.social · 22h

EUGENE AIRPORT IS PLAYING NOEM'S DHS VIDEO!!!!!
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!
Airport Administration
541-682-5430
or 541-682-5544 press #8
Ask for Catherine Stevens, public relations

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 21h

I have a stretch at the back of the property where I just dug up several 8' x 2' sections and tossed seeds. The pollinators do love it. I don't weed it but will put water on it occasionally. This year was really dry. I irrigated about every 3 wks.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 21h

If you buy a large bag of seeds, mix them well before planting/spreading! The tiny seeds and the large seeds are really hard to disperse evenly.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 21h

I use the native wildflower mixes from BBB Seeds. They are sold online, but I buy from our local nursery "The Flower Bin" in Longmont. bbbseed.com/product/colo...

Colorado Wildflower Seed Mix | Native Wildflower Seeds

Our Colorado Wildflower Seed Mix is a stunning blend of annuals, perennials, native, and introduced wildflowers that are designed to grow well in Colorado.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 22h

Me too! There are some great, fast recipes.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 22h

It really works well. I thought of you making this one. Could do a vegan version. Omit the chicken/broth and use vegetable broth. Add and sauté mushrooms. Add miso paste after cooking. Some things don't work well pressure cooked. Canned beans and miso paste get over done under pressure.

Screenshot of soup recipe. DM me if you are vision impaired and want me to send it to you.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 22h

Instant Pot Soup. Chicken, potato and Cannellini beans. Diced chicken thighs, red potatoes, carrots, beans, onion, garlic, celery, frozen spinach, chicken broth, crushed red pepper, dried parsley, oregano, Herbs de Provence and salt. Add canned beans after cooking.

A pot of soup in an "Instant Pot" with ingredients as describe in the text.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 22h

I would trim as best I can. I grill mine on a charcoal weber, hot and fast. Most of the fat renders.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 22h

That is unfortunate. Unless the smell was really off, I would marinate it with extra vinegar and give it a shot.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 22h

I use this recipe from IsabelEats. www.isabeleats.com/carne-asada-...

Carne Asada Recipe

A delicious carne asada recipe made from marinated flank steak or skirt steak and grilled until tender and juicy. Authentic and delicious!

www.isabeleats.com

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 23h

Amazingly the native wildflower patches I planted are still going strong. IDK why the Cosmos took so long to show up. Not many this year. A herd of elk came through and munched on sunflowers.

Wildflowers blooming. Varieties are Mexican Hat, Cosmo, Coneflower, California Poppy. And something purple.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

> @denverpost.com #NoKings 👑

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

Glad you got the card. We addressed and sent 2K postcards.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

Park on the other side of the bridge. For free. And walk. That is what we do when we visit SD and the zoo.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

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Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 1d

"what the fuck just happened"

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

Same. Might have been 160. At 6'4".

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

We are all so different! But I think if you pay attention, you know when things are good or not good. We should, ourselves, be the best critic of such things. The guidelines are not the rules for a triangle.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

When I retired, I was in shit shape. Weighed 210. Felt awful. I dropped 15 pounds in six months after retiring. Settled out at 190-ish.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

lard ass.

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