Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I don't think anything else can keep me agitated all day for days and weeks on end than realtors. 3 must-haves. Location is flexible w/in a region, lot size fairly flexible, 3rd is a bit odd but not uncommon. Three things or don't call, but I still get the "I know it's not quite what..." calls. 180
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026At the fervent recommendation of a friend, this moved up a few spots from my TBR pile & I started it yesterday. Ch 2, even as a broad overview, really captures an element of the 90s PNW that gets washed away in so many retrospectives lately. 3340
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Outstanding suggestion Suse @bookish33.bsky.social, thank you! It arrived Saturday, started it Sunday night and I didn't get nearly enough sleep Monday night on account of staying up to finish it I've already ordered 'Saving Emma' and pre-ordered 'The Loyal Daughter'. 4220
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Open to amateurs - "awesome" Run-what-ya-brung style - "perfect, no excuses, I love it" 1st task opening the event is making contact w/control station at CFB Kingston during a designated brief window - "Okay, where's that?" *looking at map* "Ahh FFS Canada!"canada.caEX NOBLE SKYWAVE 2026: Registration open for High Frequency Communications Competition - Canada.caEvery year, communications specialists from the Canadian Armed Forces, allied and partner nations, and the amateur radio community come together for Exercise NOBLE SKYWAVE—a unique global competition ... 180
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026The ZachTek 40to6 WSPR transmitter arrived yesterday. Ran it over night on the 30 meter band into a QRPGuys Tri-band vertical. The transmitter & software setup...outstanding. Vermont is clearly a fictitious place created by the Hallmark Channel seeing as how no signal reports came from there. 2180
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 17/07/2026New neighbors. Chatty in the morning and evening, too busy grabbing food to chat much throughout the day. 4684
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Am I mistaken or did it used to be possible to add alt text to images 'after' they are posted? 372
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Figured a bit of a backyard hike in Marckworth Forest today would be a nice way to try out a new antenna...then noticed my Discover Pass is expired so phone pics from the cab of the truck was all I could do 2896
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Seeing the antenna arrays for Kraken SDR's on two other vehicles today tells me I'm not the only that uses VHF contest weekends as transmitter hunt practice. 160
Reposted by Brian MartinLinda @ggvotesblue.bsky.social · 13/06/2026They took down Chappie James' portrait. That's what people like hegseth do when they can't measure up to a better man.theatlantic.comBeing Black in Pete Hegseth’s MilitaryThe secretary of defense is sending the message that Black service members are not welcome. 14418
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Following up on the theme of why is the world the way it is, how is it that cougars and black bears seem to move near silently even through the gnarliest brambles but critters so much smaller may as well be a Cat D9 in comparison given how noisy they can be in the brush? 31266
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Why is it that I have to spend weeks every year correcting my info with data brokers instead of the brokers having to pay me when I find wrong info ABOUT ME?! 1210
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Odds of finding new old-stock of this control board - slim. Lead time on a properly spec'd PLC replacement - 52weeks to never. Lead time on an Arduino Uno running OpenPLC - couple hours. 3741
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Kind of a major client on site today and the inspection x-ray machine is down. Fortunately I've got a thorough manual for it, two actually. Unfortunately, I can only find the German language copy. Google translate has been doing some heavy lifting for me all morning! 2220
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 06/03/2026king5.comSeattle spent years misleading the public about Skagit River salmon. Now it will pay $1 billion for fish passageFor years, Seattle City Light insisted its hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River were not harming salmon. 1313
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 16/02/2026I can't be convinced that this crow isn't practicing dressage movements. 415814
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 29/01/2026"Covered in layers of sand" is in part due to days like this. No, sand is not supposed to be pouring from there. 2600
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Mealtime! A crow and the same squirrel from last weekend. 416911
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Needed a break from my typical genres for lunch break reads. Just started it today, but...its working 😉 1431
Reposted by Brian MartinHam Radio World @hamradioworld.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Winter Field Day www.hamradioworld.org/post/winter-... 091
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 12/01/2026I've spent way too much time today deciding which book to start the week with tomorrow. 3401
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025A collab between The Rolling Stones and Fatboy Slim was not on my 2025 bingo card southernfriedrecords.bandcamp.com/album/satisf...southernfriedrecords.bandcamp.comSatisfaction Skank, by Fatboy Slim, The Rolling Stones1 track album 1330
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 16/12/2025The temporary lakes in Cherry Valley and Tualco Valley had receeded significantly vs this morning...but now the rain has returned. 2732
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 12/12/2025I was far too dismissive of the flood warnings. Haven't seen it like this since maybe the early '90s, but I won't be surprised if it ends up topping that record. 0121
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Still seems like typical seasonal flood levels in Duvall instead of the megafloodofthecenturyohno! 2522
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 21/11/202530 minutes in to learning the guitar and I know the D and A chords, so if my math is right I should be able to stand-in for Jimmy Page or Slash in about a month right? 2271
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 13/11/2025I'm not saying I would kill for a good project manager, but let's not rule anything out just yet. 0110
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 04/11/2025There wasn't a line at the ballot drop-off box this morning, which is a bit different. I hope that means people mailed them in early instead. 0110
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 12/10/2025I thought my eyes were beginning to betray me (and they are) due to night driving becoming more difficult. Turns out the night driving issues were solved by finally replacing the headlights. The recent onset of nearsightedness and astigmatism were solved with a prescription. 2320
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 06/10/2025I thought I would get about a week of lunch breaks out of this. No such luck, couldn't set it down Friday night and finished it Saturday morning. 2421
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Skidding to a stop in front of a crosswalk is certainly one way to learn the ABS isn't working properly. 1130
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Trying to get some pics of the pink salmon spawn on the Snoqualmie river this morning. I have no idea if any are any good yet. 11063
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 22/09/20253 years ago the author called it "Washington's Most Spectacular Hike" which I would have disagreed with then and even more-so today. The problems highlighted today pre-date the staff getting DOGE'd. | Seattle Met share.google/Lv2vLNpFV2KW...share.googleIt's Time to Stop Hiking the EnchantmentsYeah, I said it. 1151
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 20/09/2025youtube.com/shorts/d1WjP...youtube.comWhy Construction Takes So Long:YouTube video by You Betcha 052
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Didn't seem to mind the scare-crows nearby at all 01077
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Normally I have a good chance of seeing turkey vultures in this spot at least through September, but haven't seen any for a bit over a month. Kind of a bummer for my breaks at work. 2433
Brian Martin @brian-kj7cnz.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Got vaxxed before RFK Jr's brain worm could prevent it. A bit surprised the pharmacy wasn't crowded though. Even prior to covid it seemed like there was always a line each fall. 4140