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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 · 9m

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 · 14m

Me too! There are some great, fast recipes.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 17m

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.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 28m

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 · 45m

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 · 55m

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 · 1h

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 · 1h

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 · 6h

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 6h

> @denverpost.com #NoKings 👑

www.denverpost.com/2025/10/14/c...

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 12h

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

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 22h

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Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 22h

"what the fuck just happened"

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 23h

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

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 23h

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 · 23h

lard ass.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 23h

23. Must be the Guinness.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 3d

Colorado AG Phil Weiser (D) is calling on Coloradans to turn out en masse for Oct 18 demonstrations against President Trump’s use of the military in American cities. “Don’t be afraid,” Weiser said. “Don’t be afraid to show up.” #copolitics

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Colorado Times Recorder @coloradotimesrecorder.com · 1d

OPINION: For the first time in his career, climate activist Bill McKibben says he is now optimistic.

Time For Some Good News

Trying to keep up with the continuous Trump assaults on the Constitution, Latinos and Blue cities facing military occupations, is a little like taking a sip of water from an...

coloradotimesrecorder.com

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

Finished up the cabinet for my friend's restaurant. This will be where the soda syrup boxes and pumps are located. Will be to the left of the soda machine/dispenser. Carcass is 3/4 maple plywood. Maple doors and face-frame. Butcher block top.

A rectangular wood cabinet with a butcher block top.

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 1d

hi all! I've released my Boulder Colorado Voter Guide update for the 2025 election. the guide covers state and local ballot measures, as well as candidates for city council and BVSD school board. enjoy!

Election 2025 — Boulder Colorado Voter Guide

Boulder Colorado Voter Guide from Eric Budd covers state and local ballot measures, candidates, and judges

bouldercoloradovoterguide.com

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

Put a sign on a stack of books that reads: most popular ghost book, another: most popular fantasy book, etc. If nobody is stopping, have a friend stop by. Folks will stop if someone else is there. Plate of cookies. A handout sheet with a favorite paragraph/excerpt from your book(s).

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2d

We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.

When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.

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Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

We should only feel failure if we have done wrong. This is different than not succeeding at a particular thing. We learn from not succeeding, maybe feel disappointed, then formulate a new premise. When we have done wrong we reset our moral compass and should feel bad. These are not the same thing.

Mark McGee @smackmegthermo.bsky.social · 1d

Beware the Titans of Siren. Understand the difference between the "supplement" insurance and the "advantage" plans wrt Medicare.

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