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Novar Lynx

@novarlynx.bsky.social

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A cat who loves water & never gets to enjoy it. He/him. Marine electrician, photographer, FCL ops director, and lover of technology and adventures.

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Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 23h

Heh thanks, it's how I save some height in that stereo cabinet, though you have to be careful with a playing record not to make it skip. I usually load, slide in, then hit the auto start but some records don't have the "leader" groove cut so I can't do that with those.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 1d

Got some new vinyl today from the amazing @gojiimusic.bsky.social :3

This album is amazing, one of my favorites.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, that makes sense. Social statuses are something our brains aren’t wired to do so it’s another way we have to adapt to interfacing with NT individuals.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 2d

On the other hand i’ve had many NT people get bent out of shape when I decline an invitation, so it’s like what the hell people…..

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 2d

But also yes when you think you’ve fucked up and have no idea how and the other person won’t tell you, it’s VERY stressful for us.

They won’t tell you because again afraid of hurting feelings but it’s the complete opposite for autistic people.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve noticed NT people prefer to not outright decline out of fear of hurting feelings and instead make excuses or give the runaround.

I’d prefer if they’d just decline because in my logic driven mind it’s a response to a boolean variable. Yes or no. Don’t give me maybe when it’s really no.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 2d

*hugs* it’s often hard for us to tell when it’s happening and often even harder to bail out before it gets worse.

i know how you feel. *hugs again*

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 2d

yeah, a lot of us can spot it, but I’ve seen a lot of cases where they don’t realize what’s happening until it’s too late.

And also, yes, I’ve experienced the same thing before with ghosting like that.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve seen many cases of autistic people meeting someone who wants to be their friend, but they don’t realize that person wants to take advantage of them somehow, and then after that person has used them, they get thrown out like yesterday’s news. .. this practice is so disrespectful. Ugh

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 7d

And lastly some misc stuff:
Leich PBX, MIT "RotoStrowBar" which was a weird little switch built by a group of MIT students using rotary, step by step, and crossbar selectors, another SxS PBX from kennebec pulp & paper, a 555 switchboard, and a very old flag drop switchboard from Fort Kent, ME.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 7d

In storage they have a mostly complete SxS central office from the town of Clinton, ME, an Ericsson AGF500, and many other future exhibits that they sadly don't have space for yet.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 7d

North Electric CX-100, formerly of Island Telephone, which was at the time the country's smallest independent telco. The entire central office was moved to the museum grounds from Frenchboro, ME after he sold the company.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 7d

Yeah several others! Going to be a few replies to this due to bluesky post lengths but...

3A Crossbar, one of 2 left in the world. The other belongs to Phil but it's going to become part of Connection Museum's denver location.

WE / AE SxS PBX, salvaged from the Sumner Tunnel Authority in Boston

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 7d

Heard these sounds this past weekend at Maine's Telephone Museum, the only other place in the US with a working #5 crossbar. Remarkable machine, glad that 2 of them got preserved.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 7d

Weird electrical device that feels rather out of place, but...

American influence on Saudi Arabia led to them adopting US electrical standards. At one point they decided to align with the rest of Europe and chose British plugs. These were created to allow easy retrofits. Made by Leviton.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 10d

Article about how consumers don’t want AI says:

“people don’t want a “smart” appliance; they just want one that works. Does it toast the bread? Good. We did not need an AI to maximize our toast potential.”

There was only one truly smart toaster ever made and it’s from 1949.

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 15d

yeah, and that’s why your music is so amazing. It sounds like EDM at first, but if you listen closer, it’s storytelling through “tone paintings” as in painting a picture in the listeners’ heads using only sound and music. It’s a difficult skill to learn and I think you’ve nailed it :3

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · 27d

Korean BBQ dinner with friends earlier tonight! YUM

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · Sep 8

Rather amusing sign I saw attached to the ceiling of North Station

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · Sep 8

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and then after that, two more T train rides and we went to the New England Aquarium and saw the fishes.

After that, we had dinner and then I took the train home (although it got delayed 1 hour due to engine issues)

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · Sep 8

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We went to Micro Center, where I bought some stuff for my computer. Then stayed overnight at his house and then the next morning we went to the Museum of Science and saw the lightning show! (warning, loud)

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · Sep 8

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What a weekend! Took the Downeaster to Boston and explored the city with a Mass fur. Ended up riding all but 2 of the MBTA lines.
🔴🟠🟢🔵

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · Sep 1

took a train ride to old orchard with my dad for lunch, mini golf, and fried dough

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · Aug 27

stayed in a fairly recently built Cambria hotel this weekend and I stared at this wallpaper for a while trying to figure out what exactly these round things are.

Anyone have any ideas?

Novar Lynx @novarlynx.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hahahahaha now we need a version of this with Half Life SFX