Monte Freeman
@montef.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Freelance Mac/Linux/Network support.
Amateur Meteorologist, theatrical lighting designer, ham radio and photographer.🏳️🌈
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Amateur Meteorologist, theatrical lighting designer, ham radio and photographer.🏳️🌈
[bridged from https://mastodon.social/@montef on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
January 25, 2026 at 2:40 AM
@KingShawn I’ve just gotta say how happy I am that you’re back to posting on here and interacting with people again.
I really missed you last year! ❤️
And congrats on the new car! Very happy for you!!
I really missed you last year! ❤️
And congrats on the new car! Very happy for you!!
January 23, 2026 at 4:56 AM
@KingShawn I’ve just gotta say how happy I am that you’re back to posting on here and interacting with people again.
I really missed you last year! ❤️
And congrats on the new car! Very happy for you!!
I really missed you last year! ❤️
And congrats on the new car! Very happy for you!!
@ai6yr Hello. I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for your bot that toots the NWS Atlanta info.
It’s nice to see their messages over here.
I don’t have a clue how you do this, or what it takes to keep it running; nor would I even know where to start to make it happen.
So […]
It’s nice to see their messages over here.
I don’t have a clue how you do this, or what it takes to keep it running; nor would I even know where to start to make it happen.
So […]
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January 22, 2026 at 9:46 PM
@ai6yr Hello. I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for your bot that toots the NWS Atlanta info.
It’s nice to see their messages over here.
I don’t have a clue how you do this, or what it takes to keep it running; nor would I even know where to start to make it happen.
So […]
It’s nice to see their messages over here.
I don’t have a clue how you do this, or what it takes to keep it running; nor would I even know where to start to make it happen.
So […]
Still has a pulse, huh?
🥺
🥺
January 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Still has a pulse, huh?
🥺
🥺
Great. That is *just* what this world needs.
NOT!
🤢🤮
NOT!
🤢🤮
January 21, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Great. That is *just* what this world needs.
NOT!
🤢🤮
NOT!
🤢🤮
@samerfarha Tonight (1/19/26), looking roughly North and roughly south; from eastern north Georgia.
No aurora, but I think could be fertile grounds for an S30 or S30Pro……
No aurora, but I think could be fertile grounds for an S30 or S30Pro……
January 20, 2026 at 3:25 AM
@samerfarha Tonight (1/19/26), looking roughly North and roughly south; from eastern north Georgia.
No aurora, but I think could be fertile grounds for an S30 or S30Pro……
No aurora, but I think could be fertile grounds for an S30 or S30Pro……
Today is my and Brad’s first anniversary of being married. 🥰
We’ve been together since 2003, and consider the day in July that we met (I knew by the end of our first date that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him), and have always considered that day as our anniversary.
I guess now we […]
We’ve been together since 2003, and consider the day in July that we met (I knew by the end of our first date that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him), and have always considered that day as our anniversary.
I guess now we […]
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mastodon.social
January 18, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Today is my and Brad’s first anniversary of being married. 🥰
We’ve been together since 2003, and consider the day in July that we met (I knew by the end of our first date that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him), and have always considered that day as our anniversary.
I guess now we […]
We’ve been together since 2003, and consider the day in July that we met (I knew by the end of our first date that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him), and have always considered that day as our anniversary.
I guess now we […]
Spending the day doing plumbing repairs in the well, after temperatures in the low 20’s last night caused broken pipes; was definitely not the way I wanted to spend my day.
*sigh*
I really need to build a properly insulated well/pump house for this property. I suck at carpentry, so this should […]
*sigh*
I really need to build a properly insulated well/pump house for this property. I suck at carpentry, so this should […]
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mastodon.social
January 17, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Spending the day doing plumbing repairs in the well, after temperatures in the low 20’s last night caused broken pipes; was definitely not the way I wanted to spend my day.
*sigh*
I really need to build a properly insulated well/pump house for this property. I suck at carpentry, so this should […]
*sigh*
I really need to build a properly insulated well/pump house for this property. I suck at carpentry, so this should […]
Reposted by Monte Freeman
“Apple testing new App Store design that blurs the line between ads and search results”
So Apple is “testing" out how to enshittify the App Store like Google and Amazon have done?
Yeah - great idea…🤦🏼♂️
So Apple is “testing" out how to enshittify the App Store like Google and Amazon have done?
Yeah - great idea…🤦🏼♂️
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
“Apple testing new App Store design that blurs the line between ads and search results”
So Apple is “testing" out how to enshittify the App Store like Google and Amazon have done?
Yeah - great idea…🤦🏼♂️
So Apple is “testing" out how to enshittify the App Store like Google and Amazon have done?
Yeah - great idea…🤦🏼♂️
I’m thinking maybe, just maybe……this time, we can let DNS off the hook. 😳
Reports of lots of cellphones in SOS mode. 😖🥺
Reports of lots of cellphones in SOS mode. 😖🥺
January 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I’m thinking maybe, just maybe……this time, we can let DNS off the hook. 😳
Reports of lots of cellphones in SOS mode. 😖🥺
Reports of lots of cellphones in SOS mode. 😖🥺
An Australian YouTube channel that I’ve learned a lot from over the years about Unifi and home automation; was recently a victim of an awful wildfire/brush fire.
Terrible video to see Lars publish, about the aftermath.
The good news is that he and his family are safe.
But awful to see what’s […]
Terrible video to see Lars publish, about the aftermath.
The good news is that he and his family are safe.
But awful to see what’s […]
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mastodon.social
January 14, 2026 at 4:39 PM
An Australian YouTube channel that I’ve learned a lot from over the years about Unifi and home automation; was recently a victim of an awful wildfire/brush fire.
Terrible video to see Lars publish, about the aftermath.
The good news is that he and his family are safe.
But awful to see what’s […]
Terrible video to see Lars publish, about the aftermath.
The good news is that he and his family are safe.
But awful to see what’s […]
I am pleased to see that a second season of Heated Rivalry is being planned.
I never thought I could be this interested in…….hockey.
I never thought I could be this interested in…….hockey.
January 14, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I am pleased to see that a second season of Heated Rivalry is being planned.
I never thought I could be this interested in…….hockey.
I never thought I could be this interested in…….hockey.
I think us-east-1 has crapped the bed again……
Lots of…..stuff….<gestures generically > is not working this morning.
Lots of…..stuff….<gestures generically > is not working this morning.
January 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I think us-east-1 has crapped the bed again……
Lots of…..stuff….<gestures generically > is not working this morning.
Lots of…..stuff….<gestures generically > is not working this morning.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@KingShawn/115884180207112208
GOD DAMN IT! Any Wordpress experts out there who can help me NOT have my crossposts have my ugly mug on them? DON’T WANT…
GOD DAMN IT! Any Wordpress experts out there who can help me NOT have my crossposts have my ugly mug on them? DON’T WANT…
“How TiVo killed live TV”
Sadly, this is a podcast and not an article so I can't comment on the premise (I'm incapable of listening to any podcast where I could possibly hear Nilay Patel's voice). But the headline struck me as interesting. The Verge:For a while, it seemed like everyone had a […]
Sadly, this is a podcast and not an article so I can't comment on the premise (I'm incapable of listening to any podcast where I could possibly hear Nilay Patel's voice). But the headline struck me as interesting. The Verge:For a while, it seemed like everyone had a […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@KingShawn/115884180207112208
GOD DAMN IT! Any Wordpress experts out there who can help me NOT have my crossposts have my ugly mug on them? DON’T WANT…
GOD DAMN IT! Any Wordpress experts out there who can help me NOT have my crossposts have my ugly mug on them? DON’T WANT…
January 11, 2026 at 3:29 AM
It’s 2:00am in my current timezone.
I installed my standard, doctor prescribed sleep meds 4 hours ago.
Soooooo………why am I still awake?!?! 😡
I installed my standard, doctor prescribed sleep meds 4 hours ago.
Soooooo………why am I still awake?!?! 😡
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 AM
It’s 2:00am in my current timezone.
I installed my standard, doctor prescribed sleep meds 4 hours ago.
Soooooo………why am I still awake?!?! 😡
I installed my standard, doctor prescribed sleep meds 4 hours ago.
Soooooo………why am I still awake?!?! 😡
Dear $DIETY I detest the craze to dockerize and containerize everything almost as much as I detest AI slop.
I want the system that worked well for decades. “make configure; make; make install”
I just want to run your bloody app. I don’t want to spend hours trying to learn docker, just so I can […]
I want the system that worked well for decades. “make configure; make; make install”
I just want to run your bloody app. I don’t want to spend hours trying to learn docker, just so I can […]
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mastodon.social
January 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Dear $DIETY I detest the craze to dockerize and containerize everything almost as much as I detest AI slop.
I want the system that worked well for decades. “make configure; make; make install”
I just want to run your bloody app. I don’t want to spend hours trying to learn docker, just so I can […]
I want the system that worked well for decades. “make configure; make; make install”
I just want to run your bloody app. I don’t want to spend hours trying to learn docker, just so I can […]
Happy #caturday to all who celebrate.
#catsofmastodon #fourthecat
Four celebrated today by sleeping for most of the day.
He’s mostly moved from one couch to the other and back again.
#catsofmastodon #fourthecat
Four celebrated today by sleeping for most of the day.
He’s mostly moved from one couch to the other and back again.
January 4, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Happy #caturday to all who celebrate.
#catsofmastodon #fourthecat
Four celebrated today by sleeping for most of the day.
He’s mostly moved from one couch to the other and back again.
#catsofmastodon #fourthecat
Four celebrated today by sleeping for most of the day.
He’s mostly moved from one couch to the other and back again.
I just heard someone talking about “The River Thames” in London; and pronounced “Thames” exactly as it’s spelled. 😑
January 3, 2026 at 3:47 AM
I just heard someone talking about “The River Thames” in London; and pronounced “Thames” exactly as it’s spelled. 😑
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January 1, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Happy #caturday to all who celebrate.
Four was out on a safari today.
He had fun hiding in the broom straw and stalking a few crickets and bugs.
Then he found a stick to chew on.
He wasn’t too happy about having to come back inside, until he got a tube of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Four was out on a safari today.
He had fun hiding in the broom straw and stalking a few crickets and bugs.
Then he found a stick to chew on.
He wasn’t too happy about having to come back inside, until he got a tube of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Happy #caturday to all who celebrate.
Four was out on a safari today.
He had fun hiding in the broom straw and stalking a few crickets and bugs.
Then he found a stick to chew on.
He wasn’t too happy about having to come back inside, until he got a tube of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Four was out on a safari today.
He had fun hiding in the broom straw and stalking a few crickets and bugs.
Then he found a stick to chew on.
He wasn’t too happy about having to come back inside, until he got a tube of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Four (my 7-month old cat) is curled up in my lap, asleep.
He’s having a very active dream about something, as he is twitching and making the occasional vocalization.
I’d love to be able to ask him what he’s dreaming about and have him be able to tell me.
#fourthecat #catsofmastodon #cats
He’s having a very active dream about something, as he is twitching and making the occasional vocalization.
I’d love to be able to ask him what he’s dreaming about and have him be able to tell me.
#fourthecat #catsofmastodon #cats
December 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Four (my 7-month old cat) is curled up in my lap, asleep.
He’s having a very active dream about something, as he is twitching and making the occasional vocalization.
I’d love to be able to ask him what he’s dreaming about and have him be able to tell me.
#fourthecat #catsofmastodon #cats
He’s having a very active dream about something, as he is twitching and making the occasional vocalization.
I’d love to be able to ask him what he’s dreaming about and have him be able to tell me.
#fourthecat #catsofmastodon #cats
My husband bought me an awesome Christmas gift, that he decided not to make me wait until Christmas to open and play with. 😁
#lockpicking_lawyer #covertcompanionpro
#lockpicking_lawyer #covertcompanionpro
December 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My husband bought me an awesome Christmas gift, that he decided not to make me wait until Christmas to open and play with. 😁
#lockpicking_lawyer #covertcompanionpro
#lockpicking_lawyer #covertcompanionpro
I hate squirrels! 😡
Leave my 🤬🤬🤬🤬smart Christmas lights alone; you evil, useless little daemons!
Leave my 🤬🤬🤬🤬smart Christmas lights alone; you evil, useless little daemons!
December 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I hate squirrels! 😡
Leave my 🤬🤬🤬🤬smart Christmas lights alone; you evil, useless little daemons!
Leave my 🤬🤬🤬🤬smart Christmas lights alone; you evil, useless little daemons!