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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Aug 07, 2026

Replying to @donray@mastodon.online

@donray@mastodon.online Your image matches up pretty well with young Bull Frog images I found. Of course that's assuming that they were ID'd correctly😆 I've never seen a Tree Frog that looked anything like that. Couldn't think of any other good possibilities but hadn't considered it being an immature... Maybe the young'n is already smart enough to know that Mom & Dad would eat them as a snack and best to find a new home😉

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Aug 07, 2026

Replying to @donray@mastodon.online

@donray@mastodon.online There are some around my area but not where I can easily observe them. Mostly see Wood, Green, Leopard, Gray Tree... That article I linked to has this: "...Bullfrogs are active day and night, although movement along water courses usually occurs at night and overland movements often take place on rainy nights. Otherwise, adults usually do not move far, staying in or close to their home pond. Some young bullfrogs may move considerable distances to find new homes..." Maybe searching for a new home after some rain?

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Aug 07, 2026

Replying to @donray@mastodon.online

@donray@mastodon.online Hmm... did some searching. Maybe a young Bull Frog. See: http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/amphibians/frogs-and-toads-2/north-american-bullfrog-lithobates-catesbeianus/

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American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) – Amphibians and Reptiles of Iowa

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Aug 04, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social Hmm... any Opossums with a chocolate covered paw lurking about 😉

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026

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@jerzone@techhub.social Cardinals also molt their feathers around this time of the year... Immatures often (if not always) have dark colored beaks🤔 https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/photo-gallery/63667321

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026

Happen to walk past an Oak Tree a few days ago that was just loaded with Hedgehog Galls. I usually have to look it over carefully to spot any. This year there are multiple Galls on most every if not all leaves😮 The inside pics were taken years ago and weren't all that well focused... #HedgehogGall #OakTree #Galls #Insects

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social I've done the same thing at Menards. I've found their in stock amounts to be accurate. If I really want the item I'll ask and be told about some "other" places it may be at🙂

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @alexhaist@wandering.shop

@alexhaist@wandering.shop I found the other one this morning. About the same size but didn't seem to have a red tail. Tail was kinda plain yet. No pic, didn't have a camera along. I've read that the Moths will only lay an egg per plant. If you have lots of worms there have been lots of moths visiting.

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social Yeah, I noticed internal crud build up and scratches. Scratches are hard to fix 😑 Sounds like a discussion with the Boss and the options is the way to go👍

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @SensitiveSyl@beige.party

@SensitiveSyl@beige.party No, I hadn't heard that they glow. May have to hunt up a UV light. Thanks 👍

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @alexhaist@wandering.shop

@alexhaist@wandering.shop Oh yeah! It took me 5-10 minutes to locate it. And that's knowing exactly what to look for and years of experience finding them😆 There's likely one more on that plant I couldn't find. It gets easier to find them as they grow but by then they've done serious damage to the plant...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social On a cheaper note... I'd try inspecting for any cracks and then cleaning that outside rubber seal and its mating surface. It looks like that would be the only area allowing water to leak out. Any other leaks would stay inside the unit? Did you try snugging up those bolts that old it together as a first attempt?

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Been watching for these buggers on the tomatoes... Tomato Worm (actually a Tobacco with the red tail). #TomatoWorm #TobaccoWorm #Insects

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social You need a water softener before the water softener to prevent all that hard water build up😉 This looks close to the same... See what a replacement would cost🤔 https://www.ebay.com/itm/267716279802

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

Replying to @alexhaist@wandering.shop

re: Mental health, unhealthy coping Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive

@alexhaist@wandering.shop

We have all said/ done things we regret. Some of us learn from them and others never will... I try REALLY hard to learn and do BETTER next time😐

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 26, 2026

The portable and highly adaptable "Add-A-Leaf" option👍 😉

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 26, 2026

#DayLily #BloomScrolling #SilentSunday

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 24, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social It's been done. Noticed them awhile back😉 You loose oomph and longevity with that unnecessary 90 deg gearbox on the angle grinder. Went down the rabbit-hole after tooting. Looking at that Hercules and the Prazi Beam Cutter Attachment for Circular Saws on Amazon. They're not as heavy duty as made out to be. A chain oiler is mentioned for the Hercules. Couldn't spot how it was done. On the Prazi you're meant to do it yourself manually with WD40 or other lube every few feet. That's what I end up doing with my two electric saws. Both of them have an oil tank but just gravity to get onto the chain...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 24, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social I have an electric chainsaw, bought many years ago for carving mushrooms. Most of them are utter rubbish, plastic frame, blade mounts and a do nothing chain oiler... I've contemplated converting a circular saw over to running a chain. Kinda figured somebody already had and was selling it😉

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 23, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social Years of service work cleaning up, repairing water damaged electronics prevents me from doing anything of the likes😬 But I like seeing what YOU do with YOUR phone 👍️ Hmm... a dab of soap should briefly break surface tension. Results would be different, don't know if they would be better😆

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 22, 2026

Replying to on techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social I haven't logged into youtube in years. Wipe google cookies off computer regularly throughout the day. I watch or download vids now and then but I can go for days without it 🤷‍♂️

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

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@jerzone@techhub.social If you have 11 minutes to waste... might give you an idea of what you're likely up against😬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftSXojPmCvc

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social That sheared off nice! Must be really close to the clearance needed for the bar to slide out 🤔

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social Not related but... never center punch stainless steel. It work hardens, which mean that center punch just created a really hard spot in the metal. Also keep moving in stainless. Steady pressure cutting or pull back. Don't let it work harden under light pressure...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social You know, in looking at your pics... You might only need to drill part of one side, namely the bolt head. The opposite side looks like it may already be recessed enough not to be a problem. If you're REALLY lucky, the bolt side might twist off clear too. If nothing else there would be a lot less drilling involved. If you decide to drill. Drill a hole through something to act as a guide and then clamp that over the spot to drill. Peck at that spot enough to mark it good and then start with 1/8 or 1/4 bits and then move up to the size actually needed.

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

Replying to @Perrin42@mastodon.social

@Perrin42@mastodon.social Get one with a shackle such that you can't get at it with bolt cutters or cut-off blade when it's locked on. Some storage units need/ supply special locks too. You may not have a choice...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social Yeah but... did you breaker-bar have a 25 inch handle in 1/2 inch drive with a solid 6-point socket? I had to dig out our 3/4 drive a few years ago to get top rear shock mount loose. 1/2 inch impact wouldn't budge it...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social @groink@techhub.social @idropyou@beige.party Backing it up onto car ramps would help some. I can tell you from experience and looks of your rust... even if you get that bolt out sliding the rack bar out might be difficult too. Tried helping a buddy with similar situation. We got the pin out but gave up try to get the hitch to slide out. I still had some ideas (it wasn't at my place) but he decided to leave it as is... Try finding a 6-point impact socket 1/2 inch drive. They're usually 6-point anyway. The HF breaker bar, also sold at some of the Borg stores like HD has decent reviews. https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-60819.html

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 20, 2026

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@jwrm22@hsnl.social I can still get local stations off the air here. The only thing I watch is local news and weather in the morning. So I'd need a digital broadcast receiver and some sort of display. Trying to pursue this before it's actually needed (TV craps out and I can't fix it) is foolish nowadays. Technology and prices are in a constant state of flux. Though I do enjoy keeping an eye on what's new, dangerous and what might be of interest someday🙂

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 20, 2026

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@jwrm22@hsnl.social You might have already seen this article Ars Technica ran a while back. It had some good ideas on how to avoid Smart TV woes. Which is why I was thinking a computer monitor would be the way to go if my current TV craps out 🤷‍♂️ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/12/the-ars-technica-guide-to-dumb-tvs/

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 20, 2026

Replying to @jwrm22@hsnl.social

@jwrm22@hsnl.social So many people have no idea what their "TV" is doing, besides showing them a picture some of the time😆 If I was in the market for a new TV nowadays... would look for a video monitor with useful inputs and feed it with something else... so many choices one could use for this🤔

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 20, 2026

Replying to on hsnl.social

@jwrm22@hsnl.social So many people have no idea what there "TV" is doing, besides showing them a picture some of the time😆 If I was in the market for a new TV nowadays... would look for a video monitor with useful inputs and feed it with something else... so many choices one could use for this🤔

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 20, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social A new song from favorite artist might be a better lure😉

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 19, 2026

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@jerzone@techhub.social @idropyou@beige.party I've have a couple steel strap wrenches for oil filters. They've never failed me yet but I've had to grunt pretty hard a few times😆

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 19, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social @idropyou@beige.party Buddy broke my screwdriver doing that and the filter was still stuck on. And now you couldn't drive the vehicle anymore either😆

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 19, 2026

#DayLily #BloomScrolling #SilentSunday

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 18, 2026

Queen Anne's Lace close-up showing its Ruby in the center that may help attract insects. #QueenAnnesLace #BloomScrolling

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 18, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social eBay has replaced some of my mistakes for not too much a few times🤞😉

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 17, 2026

Replying to @Nigma@mastodon.social

@Nigma@mastodon.social 👍 😆

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 16, 2026

Replying to @wplalonde@lgbtqia.space

@wplalonde@lgbtqia.space Just looked on my own. I'm in the circled Red area 😑

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 16, 2026

Replying to @wplalonde@lgbtqia.space

@wplalonde@lgbtqia.space Per local news... we were at ~550 this morning. Maybe half mile visibility on early morning walk. It looked like fog but smelled like smoke😑

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 16, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

re: Food Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive

@jerzone@techhub.social Remember my garden fence toot with raspberries tied to it? Worked better than expected👍 Still picking some from one of the spots that are quite nice. Just more than I can eat before they would spoil...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 15, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

re: Food Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive

@jerzone@techhub.social Looks teeth picking good to me😉 So far I've put 6 pints of black raspberries in the freezer 😋

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 15, 2026

Replying to @wplalonde@lgbtqia.space

@wplalonde@lgbtqia.space @donray@mastodon.online Seems it can get even worse. They had ash dropping out of the sky up north in the Traverse City area😑 https://www.mlive.com/weather/2026/07/wildfire-ash-is-falling-over-michigan-why-this-can-trigger-thunderstorms-later.html

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 15, 2026

Replying to @donray@mastodon.online

re: There's something in the air... (CW: Selfie with eye contact) Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive

@donray@mastodon.online @wplalonde@lgbtqia.space It was on the news looking like this earlier at 6:00am. I kinda wondered how much of it was fog, which I've often seen early morning at that location. Any fog would likely be dissipated by 10am when this was taken...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 15, 2026

Replying to @donray@mastodon.online

@donray@mastodon.online @wplalonde@lgbtqia.space The worst is yet to come. Not looking forward to it creeping into my area later this evening. What it looks like now at the Mackinaw Bridge😬 https://www.mlive.com/life/2026/07/mackinac-bridge-disappears-into-plumes-of-wildfire-smoke.html

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 13, 2026

Replying to @jerzone@techhub.social

@jerzone@techhub.social Yeah, it went up fast here too 😑 Tue, Wed and Thu are forecast to be HOT. Might even break the record on Wed...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 12, 2026

Replying to @FlashF1R3@pixelfed.social

@FlashF1R3 Thanks 👍️ I've had them for many years and tend to take them for granted...

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 12, 2026

#DayLily #BloomScrolling #SilentSunday

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lfisk @lfisk@infosec.exchange · Jul 12, 2026

Replying to @donray@mastodon.online

@donray@mastodon.online Exactly👍️ I'm on well water and try not to use anymore than needed. We have too many drinking straws in the area trying hard to use ALL of it before it can be replenished...

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