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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 7h

Oh! Thank you. Imma use that!

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 7h

Took a screenshot of this. To remind me I need to make this happen. I love lemon treats.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 7h

Heh. I was gonna tag you for this. Reminds me of you. A helpful, positivity shark.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 12h

I’ve been fiddling with this spare Muncie 4sp transmission. It’s kinda fun. Like adult legos.

Eventually, it’s going into the coupe under the cover behind it. So I will have to rebuild the trans at some point.

I’m looking forward to it.

Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 1d

My AI seems broken today
I requested creativity
But got nothing but em dashes, ellipsis
And half baked facts instead
All said with earnest sincerity
Tears in its electronic eyes

Is it really intelligence
Though artificial?

Or is it just a clanker
Drunk on water and electricity

Reposted by Fred Robel

William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 2d

If the skin were parchment, and the blows you gave were ink,
Your own handwriting would tell you what I think.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 6d

Dog ride day!

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 6d

Im bored. Let’s go for a drive while it’s sunny out.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 11d

I’ve been meaning to reread Moon is a Harsh Mistress. The world being what it is today, and it deals with revolution, and artificial intelligence; I’m hoping it hits a good spot still.

It’s been 25 years since I last read it.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 12d

I’m 55, and from upper Midwest USA, if that matters for your data. :)

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 12d

If someone says 6, then I’d be there no earlier than 5 minutes before. And no later than 6.

They might have a meal timed to be done at 6 or a little after. It’s super rude to show up late.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 15d

Got a photo with both of the USCGC Mackinaw’s. Old and new.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 21d

If only there was a descriptive word for someone doing this.

Chronicle: You, and other MSM have failed us.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 22d

You forgot to check the off switch again
You performed many clicks and pokes
All to no recorded avail
The machinery was not recording
You were never here
It never occurred

Proof of existence
Presence in the matrix
Something for the AI databases to steal
As they educate themselves to destroy us all

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 22d

Pedantry is its own curse on humanity.

Is being technically correct important? Sure!

But read the room.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 22d

Crap. I just realized how old that makes me sound.

An established pattern of years for something to occur, should mean at least three times.

People can do math. lol.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 22d

I feel much the same way? But we do buy a new vehicle every 12 to 15 years.

We just keep it long enough to get most of the use out of it.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 23d

I try to fill my void with Hot Wheels, Field Notes, and car parts.

It doesn’t work any better though.

The aching void is a black hole
Which crushes everything that enters
Into a microscopic point
Occupying no space

Maw only gaping wider, hungrier

Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · 27d

Huge fan of Jury Nullification over here.

Unless someone is reading this to gauge my suitability as a juror. In which case: The letter of the law is what I will go by, always.

Also: Boots. I love to lick them.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · Sep 17

Can’t be worse, and it fits the neo-Luddite agenda.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · Sep 11

I hate this. Once that misinfo is out there, millions of people see it, and will remember it. Even if it’s wrong.

I know you know. I’m just so pissed when I see people do this. It’s so intentional.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · Sep 11

It has been a struggle for me to come to terms with what happened, and how we chose to react to it.

Reflection like this is helpful. I’m with you about not writing something new every year. It’s very draining to put yourself back in that headspace.

Thanks.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · Sep 10

I need to get on that too probably.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · Sep 10

I’m not sure. We inherited him when my in laws passed away.

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Fred Robel @froebull.bsky.social · Sep 10

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