Zeb Palmer
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Director of Technical Operations / Site Reliability Engineer / Developer
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#Idaho #IdahoFire #Progressive #EXvangelical
Links: https://zeb.dev
Idaho folks check this out: https://blueskyidaho.com
Signal: zebpalmer.77
(he/him)
1 year ago today, one of my favorite people lost her community to the #EatonFire
I was watching other fires in CA when it started. When I got worried I sent her this message 🔥👀
We talked.
Soon after I said "shit gonna be cray cray fast" only moments later I told them to evacuate.
I was watching other fires in CA when it started. When I got worried I sent her this message 🔥👀
We talked.
Soon after I said "shit gonna be cray cray fast" only moments later I told them to evacuate.
January 7, 2026 at 7:22 AM
1 year ago today, one of my favorite people lost her community to the #EatonFire
I was watching other fires in CA when it started. When I got worried I sent her this message 🔥👀
We talked.
Soon after I said "shit gonna be cray cray fast" only moments later I told them to evacuate.
I was watching other fires in CA when it started. When I got worried I sent her this message 🔥👀
We talked.
Soon after I said "shit gonna be cray cray fast" only moments later I told them to evacuate.
Ruby trying her best not to look at the camera after her snow zoomies ❄️ #idahoescape
January 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Ruby trying her best not to look at the camera after her snow zoomies ❄️ #idahoescape
And yeah, Oregon is actually worse...
January 4, 2026 at 4:32 AM
And yeah, Oregon is actually worse...
I know the world has bigger shit to worry about right now, but I'm the #IdahoFire guy, not the dictator-invading-countries guy.
Jan 1 is when I start paying attention to the #Idaho snowpack for the coming season.
Southwest Idaho is *BAD*
Water equivalent % of today's avg
Owyhee - 0%
Bogus - 14%
Jan 1 is when I start paying attention to the #Idaho snowpack for the coming season.
Southwest Idaho is *BAD*
Water equivalent % of today's avg
Owyhee - 0%
Bogus - 14%
January 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I know the world has bigger shit to worry about right now, but I'm the #IdahoFire guy, not the dictator-invading-countries guy.
Jan 1 is when I start paying attention to the #Idaho snowpack for the coming season.
Southwest Idaho is *BAD*
Water equivalent % of today's avg
Owyhee - 0%
Bogus - 14%
Jan 1 is when I start paying attention to the #Idaho snowpack for the coming season.
Southwest Idaho is *BAD*
Water equivalent % of today's avg
Owyhee - 0%
Bogus - 14%
One should not be able to do the #Boise Ridge Road loop on New Year's Eve...
But holy hell I just did, basically zero snow. Did most of it in 2WD. Few spots I used 4WD to make it easier. One spot I did enjoy having 4WD-low and lockers (stock F-150) but that wasn't due to snow.
But holy hell I just did, basically zero snow. Did most of it in 2WD. Few spots I used 4WD to make it easier. One spot I did enjoy having 4WD-low and lockers (stock F-150) but that wasn't due to snow.
December 31, 2025 at 10:09 PM
One should not be able to do the #Boise Ridge Road loop on New Year's Eve...
But holy hell I just did, basically zero snow. Did most of it in 2WD. Few spots I used 4WD to make it easier. One spot I did enjoy having 4WD-low and lockers (stock F-150) but that wasn't due to snow.
But holy hell I just did, basically zero snow. Did most of it in 2WD. Few spots I used 4WD to make it easier. One spot I did enjoy having 4WD-low and lockers (stock F-150) but that wasn't due to snow.
So we submitted claims expecting a huge back and forth taking weeks. That is what we Americans are conditioned to expect from Insurance.
less than 24 hours later, all claims are approved, deductible met, $90 refund headed our way. And specialist treatment will be covered at 90%
less than 24 hours later, all claims are approved, deductible met, $90 refund headed our way. And specialist treatment will be covered at 90%
December 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
So we submitted claims expecting a huge back and forth taking weeks. That is what we Americans are conditioned to expect from Insurance.
less than 24 hours later, all claims are approved, deductible met, $90 refund headed our way. And specialist treatment will be covered at 90%
less than 24 hours later, all claims are approved, deductible met, $90 refund headed our way. And specialist treatment will be covered at 90%
Ruby has been having redness in one eye off and on for the last few months. Her vet is now referring her to an eye specialist.
Which is the point I asked the wife, will her insurance cover any of this?
(🧵 - A quick commentary on the american health system...)
Which is the point I asked the wife, will her insurance cover any of this?
(🧵 - A quick commentary on the american health system...)
December 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Ruby has been having redness in one eye off and on for the last few months. Her vet is now referring her to an eye specialist.
Which is the point I asked the wife, will her insurance cover any of this?
(🧵 - A quick commentary on the american health system...)
Which is the point I asked the wife, will her insurance cover any of this?
(🧵 - A quick commentary on the american health system...)
December 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
For those unfamiliar with Wallace it's a chill little town in North Idaho. Oh, and also this:
December 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
For those unfamiliar with Wallace it's a chill little town in North Idaho. Oh, and also this:
The National Weather Service Riverton, Wyoming forecaster is in a mood...
December 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The National Weather Service Riverton, Wyoming forecaster is in a mood...
Sent the two managers in my dept a note to check on them (one is dealing with LA flooding) and wish them Merry Christmas.
I mentioned being at the in-laws' Christmas party and the other offered to create a production incident for me.
Ahhhh, I have the best team.
I mentioned being at the in-laws' Christmas party and the other offered to create a production incident for me.
Ahhhh, I have the best team.
December 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Sent the two managers in my dept a note to check on them (one is dealing with LA flooding) and wish them Merry Christmas.
I mentioned being at the in-laws' Christmas party and the other offered to create a production incident for me.
Ahhhh, I have the best team.
I mentioned being at the in-laws' Christmas party and the other offered to create a production incident for me.
Ahhhh, I have the best team.
December 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
(david attenborough voice)
The elusive Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, common in the elusive Rocky Mountains. #Idaho #Photo
Pretty damn rare I take a sheep photo, they're everywhere... But this one was posing in the snow on the banks of the Salmon and #IdahoEscape needs more photos... So here ya go.
The elusive Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, common in the elusive Rocky Mountains. #Idaho #Photo
Pretty damn rare I take a sheep photo, they're everywhere... But this one was posing in the snow on the banks of the Salmon and #IdahoEscape needs more photos... So here ya go.
December 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
(david attenborough voice)
The elusive Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, common in the elusive Rocky Mountains. #Idaho #Photo
Pretty damn rare I take a sheep photo, they're everywhere... But this one was posing in the snow on the banks of the Salmon and #IdahoEscape needs more photos... So here ya go.
The elusive Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, common in the elusive Rocky Mountains. #Idaho #Photo
Pretty damn rare I take a sheep photo, they're everywhere... But this one was posing in the snow on the banks of the Salmon and #IdahoEscape needs more photos... So here ya go.
Every time I drive through South Dakota I get annoyed by two things.
1) ALL THE BILLBOARDS
2) Their rest areas have these signs, when in fact there are no poisonous snakes in South Dakota
1) ALL THE BILLBOARDS
2) Their rest areas have these signs, when in fact there are no poisonous snakes in South Dakota
December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Every time I drive through South Dakota I get annoyed by two things.
1) ALL THE BILLBOARDS
2) Their rest areas have these signs, when in fact there are no poisonous snakes in South Dakota
1) ALL THE BILLBOARDS
2) Their rest areas have these signs, when in fact there are no poisonous snakes in South Dakota
Stopped by the Cramer Fire 2003 memorial at Indianola (former helibase) #IdahoFire
just across the river is a makeshift memorial, the Chinook crash site, in which two pilots were killed on the Moose Fire a few years ago.
I spent a lot of time flying in & out of Indy back in the day...
just across the river is a makeshift memorial, the Chinook crash site, in which two pilots were killed on the Moose Fire a few years ago.
I spent a lot of time flying in & out of Indy back in the day...
December 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Stopped by the Cramer Fire 2003 memorial at Indianola (former helibase) #IdahoFire
just across the river is a makeshift memorial, the Chinook crash site, in which two pilots were killed on the Moose Fire a few years ago.
I spent a lot of time flying in & out of Indy back in the day...
just across the river is a makeshift memorial, the Chinook crash site, in which two pilots were killed on the Moose Fire a few years ago.
I spent a lot of time flying in & out of Indy back in the day...
incredibly rare to see a "PDS" for a red flag #Fire warning.
A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" is the NWS *official* label for "y'all better fucking pay attention to this, lives are at risk"
It's the most dire warning they have.
Denver, y'all need to be prepared.
A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" is the NWS *official* label for "y'all better fucking pay attention to this, lives are at risk"
It's the most dire warning they have.
Denver, y'all need to be prepared.
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
incredibly rare to see a "PDS" for a red flag #Fire warning.
A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" is the NWS *official* label for "y'all better fucking pay attention to this, lives are at risk"
It's the most dire warning they have.
Denver, y'all need to be prepared.
A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" is the NWS *official* label for "y'all better fucking pay attention to this, lives are at risk"
It's the most dire warning they have.
Denver, y'all need to be prepared.
My wife just asked me what my favorite screwdriver is that I have five of and I thought it was some meme or personality test, but no, she meant literally.
So uh, anyway if you need a random stocking stuffer you can never have too many of these (Klein 32500) they are *amazingly* handy.
So uh, anyway if you need a random stocking stuffer you can never have too many of these (Klein 32500) they are *amazingly* handy.
December 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
My wife just asked me what my favorite screwdriver is that I have five of and I thought it was some meme or personality test, but no, she meant literally.
So uh, anyway if you need a random stocking stuffer you can never have too many of these (Klein 32500) they are *amazingly* handy.
So uh, anyway if you need a random stocking stuffer you can never have too many of these (Klein 32500) they are *amazingly* handy.
UPDATE: A hurricane hunter C-130 from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 71 is flying off the PNW coast under callsign "TEAL 71" doing a recon flight of this major "atmospheric river" weather system by request of NOAA. #IDwx
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
UPDATE: A hurricane hunter C-130 from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 71 is flying off the PNW coast under callsign "TEAL 71" doing a recon flight of this major "atmospheric river" weather system by request of NOAA. #IDwx