Russ “Sprout” Emons
@314sprout.bsky.social
Husband, Girl-Dad, Retired Marine, Recovering Fighter Pilot. Weather, Astronomy, Aviation, photography interests - always looking up.
A few (many) years back when I was Rivers’ age my neighbor was the closer for the Padres. Made insane money at a time the Pads weren’t that great. I asked if I could get hired to close the blow out games at league minimum. He was warm to the intro. There IS hope! Ironically Rivers was also close by.
December 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
A few (many) years back when I was Rivers’ age my neighbor was the closer for the Padres. Made insane money at a time the Pads weren’t that great. I asked if I could get hired to close the blow out games at league minimum. He was warm to the intro. There IS hope! Ironically Rivers was also close by.
From Aldie, VA at 9:56. Hard visually in the light pollution but ok with iPhone.
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
From Aldie, VA at 9:56. Hard visually in the light pollution but ok with iPhone.
Can’t wait to see this White House Ornament on a tree.
October 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Can’t wait to see this White House Ornament on a tree.
Wolcott, but to be fair, if your there and mispronouncing it, you’re just plain lost. No tourist would ever…
October 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Wolcott, but to be fair, if your there and mispronouncing it, you’re just plain lost. No tourist would ever…
Bottom 6, you might get your wish!
October 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Bottom 6, you might get your wish!
Something weird about the background of sailors. Can’t quite put my finger on it …
October 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Something weird about the background of sailors. Can’t quite put my finger on it …
This little guy is an Ace by the way. 5 SLF and one Walking Stick over the last hour.
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This little guy is an Ace by the way. 5 SLF and one Walking Stick over the last hour.
About to be -1
September 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
About to be -1
The shredder in my office was labeled “Fawn Hall”
September 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The shredder in my office was labeled “Fawn Hall”
I’ve heard that Canada 🇨🇦 has entered the chat.
September 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’ve heard that Canada 🇨🇦 has entered the chat.
Dylan, do Aussie lighting laws refer to energy consumption rather than light output? Our USA neighborhood claimed dark sky friendly because the LED lighting used a fraction of the wattage of the decade old guidance based on incandescent wattage. Maddening.
September 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Dylan, do Aussie lighting laws refer to energy consumption rather than light output? Our USA neighborhood claimed dark sky friendly because the LED lighting used a fraction of the wattage of the decade old guidance based on incandescent wattage. Maddening.
Thanks for the pointer to the book. Will add to my list!
August 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Thanks for the pointer to the book. Will add to my list!
He was just proposing a little “Land swap”
August 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
He was just proposing a little “Land swap”
Waiting for the remaining of West Point as Ft Benedict Arnold. Benedict really had an eye for good real estate!
August 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Waiting for the remaining of West Point as Ft Benedict Arnold. Benedict really had an eye for good real estate!
Maybe rename West Point as Fort Benedict Arnold?
August 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Maybe rename West Point as Fort Benedict Arnold?
Typos and telescopes that help us look into the past and future! In this case it’s true, I’ll see this in my (nearer) future. Thanks for the capture and spreading the awareness.
August 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Typos and telescopes that help us look into the past and future! In this case it’s true, I’ll see this in my (nearer) future. Thanks for the capture and spreading the awareness.
Yeah, but explain CT not being red. To a refugee from CT. 🤣
August 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Yeah, but explain CT not being red. To a refugee from CT. 🤣
Right in the epiglottis
August 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Right in the epiglottis
Isn’t this just an extension of what has existed with Macs and iOS devices since like 2016?
July 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Isn’t this just an extension of what has existed with Macs and iOS devices since like 2016?