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Richard Chinnis

@rchinnis.bsky.social

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SC Master Gardener, SC Master Rain Gardener, reader. Clemson Tiger, sports fan, scale model builder, cyclist. Trying to learn birds, oh look, there’s a blue one. Retired SC coastal manager/regulator. Julian & Sutton’s grandfather. I’ve had a good run.

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Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 8d

Be nice to be able to watch the baseball games, thanks @AT&T. Pretty sure you’ll still want to get paid.

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Clemson University Press @cupress.bsky.social · 8d

This September, we're taking a moment to reflect on the books we've had the privilege of publishing so far in 2025! Preferred Plants and Nectar Collecting Times for Honey Production, South Carolina Master Gardening Manuel, and Experiments in Silence. Which one has been your favorite so far? 📚💡

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Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 8d

I blame the abhorrent “fan”behavior at Bethpage on the deranged racist You People elected President. His hatred of everything decent has legitimized cruelty & fostered an attack culture. The Ryder Cup, World Cup, Olympics must be removed from the U.S. as long as this bigoted pig is in charge.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 9d

200 Large for a barely driven Grand National. As I’ve stated, don’t think any owner ever drove any GN.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 11d

Probably not, but still significant rainfall depending on strength, speed etc. of storm. Very tough storm to predict but rain will be the primary impact.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 12d

2 freaking FEET of rain?

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 15d

Anyone with a spare 600K lying around should snap this up. A wildly appreciating investment. Plus you get to drive the Hammer of God.

Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15d

1969 Boss 429 Mustang In Impeccable Condition Goes On Sale For The First Time In 56 Years

This rare, pristine Mustang in Royal Maroon can be yours for the low, low price ... oh, who are we kidding? This one isn't going to go cheap.

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Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 15d

Sure, might as well want Elon to stop breathing.

Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15d

San Francisco Regulators Want Elon Musk To Stop Lying About Robotaxis

When is a robotaxi not a robotaxi?

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Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 16d

So somebody grew a set. More likely You People who cancelled whatever that streaming service is succeeded. I never had whatever service that is & have never watched Kimmel, so I was ahead of the curve. Well done anyway You People.

IGN @ign.com · 16d

Following a suspension that saw pushback from fans, celebrities, and free speech advocates alike, Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return Tuesday night.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 17d

Wrote a bunch of papers & presented them literally all over world. Got a massive grant from NOAA to his a bunch of smart kids to develop the brand new GPS systems for aerial damage assessments, did damage assessments for Katrina & other big storms. It was an epic ride.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 17d

For better or worse, Hurricane Hugo made my professional career. If you live here, you’ve probably seen the aerial film of the tilted Ben Sawyer Bridge, the boats piled up at IOP Marina, & on & on. Well, that was me & an ETV videographer. Out of that, I got to train at the National Hurricane Center,

Live 5 News @live5news.com · 17d

Remembering Hugo: 36 years ago, the Lowcountry prepared for a monster storm #chsnews

Remembering Hugo: 36 years ago, the Lowcountry prepared for a monster storm

A Category 4 hurricane named Hugo devastated the Lowcountry 36 years ago when it made landfall near Sullivan’s Island.

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Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 17d

The last words heard from Frost’s tiny band of Red Devils at the bridge was “out of ammunition, God save the King.” A feat of arms rarely, if ever, surpassed.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 17d

Today in 1944, time ran out for John Frost & his brave troopers of the British 1st Airborne. Jumping into Holland & tasked with taking & holding the bridge over the Lower Rhine at Arnhem for 2 days, Frost’s 750 men held off German armored columns for 4 days.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 17d

Well damn Oscar, if you don’t wanna play, just say so. Did he lose the World Championship right there?

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 18d

One team was ready to play. And the other was Clemson. Does this team have the stomach for a good fight? Seen no evidence of it.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 18d

Let’s go Tigers, you need to lay about 70 on these guys, start changing the narrative.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 20d

Fire trucks, cops & and ambulance screaming up to Drayton Hall School right now.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 23d

Deer are ravenously consuming my shade garden Hostas. Evidently they don’t care about the Fatsias. Have at it Bambi, just leave my peas alone.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 25d

Vols so deserved that miss. Just kick the damn ball, way overthinking.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 25d

Damn this O line stinks. Can’t get 2 feet of push.

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Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 25d

Why defer? Starting out in a hole once again.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 25d

Who exactly is the demographic ESPN is attempting to appeal to with Pat McAfee? 13-14 year old adolescent boys sniggering because he says “bad words?” GameDay is unwatchable as long as he sits at the table.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 25d

Purple, white & orange? Maybe one color too many.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 26d

Deion’s team stinks, at least his kid & Travis Hunter were entertaining to watch. So much for coaching genius.

Richard Chinnis @rchinnis.bsky.social · 26d

Ripping out last of the pole beans. Had a poor season, only reason I can think of is excessive rain in July & August. Usually harvest a year’s supply to stock the freezers, but probably only put up 15 or pints. Still have producing Sea Island red peas which I actually prefer over beans.