Hey old friends – been a long time, a bit of a struggle, and more than a few changes around #themicrofarm. I'll write about it all when I get the new website about this place up and running. Bsky's limits aren't very conducive to storytelling and essays, and I find the thread option interruptive and - ThreadSky

roaddude.bsky.social • 2 days ago

Hey old friends – been a long time, a bit of a struggle, and more than a few changes around #themicrofarm. I'll write about it all when I get the new website about this place up and running. Bsky's limits aren't very conducive to storytelling and essays, and I find the thread option interruptive and

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thesnarkyfarmer.bsky.social•6 hours ago

I see you have been busy

jaimehylton.bsky.social•2 days ago

Very glad to hear from you, Road. I appreciate your willingness to post your thoughts in this long thread. Having grown accustomed to PostNews, I find the character limits immensely frustrating. I started out as you have done here, but I’ve since lost my motivation. My posts are brief, and I’m using

jaimehylton.bsky.social•2 days ago

more photos from my files and, shamefacedly I admit, memes (although I’m still avoiding flashing gifs).

I look forward to any times you can muster the patience. 🤜🤛

actualbob.bsky.social•2 days ago

Welcome back Road. You're frustrated by BSky's limits but I suggest more micro-updates like this one with photos. I assumed you'd dropped off BSky so I unfollowed. Luckily I saw this post reposted by our mutual friend P Pekka.

quiltgrdnr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sorry for the struggle, it seems to be going around. I missed you and will be looking forward to hearing about the microfarm. Trying to hold up my end here by working with our local political committee to do the grassroots things, but it's nice to hear the good things, the reasons to keep going!

elcinaz.bsky.social•2 days ago

Hi Road! I am so very pleased to hear from you. I've missed you. I'm sorry to hear you've had a struggle and I'm sorry to hear about your doggo. I hope to hear more from you as you get the chance and the want.

bourbonstreet.bsky.social•2 days ago

I'm an original PostNews peep. Lots of us have connected on here FYI. I used to go by Bourbon Street ☺️

bourbonstreet.bsky.social•2 days ago

Good morning ☕🌞Wonderful to hear from you!!! I think about you often wondering how things were on the micro farm 💖

jwolfiedog.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s comforting to know you’re here. I’m sorry about your beloved dog and all the ups and downs. I hope you visit often even if you don’t do it every day. Welcome.

immachocoholic.bsky.social•2 days ago

I’m so glad you are back, you and the kiddo are ok and I’m sad about wingnut. Beauregard is a great looking pup. At first I thought he was a Griffin. I’m actually protecting my brain from all the noise I can’t control. I can’t do anymore trauma. I’m still trying to find peace, daily.

immachocoholic.bsky.social•2 days ago

But I’m not going to unfollow you. I have this account in my list My Happy Place, so I can see stuff like this. I appreciate your voice and motivation to do something. I just wish my brain would allow that. Stay warm Road. Spring is coming!

lilysnothere.bsky.social•2 days ago

Happy to find you again!

roaddude.bsky.social•2 days ago

stymying. Mucks up both the presentation & flow of things.

We had to put the Wingnut Doggo down last year after a sudden tumor growth. One day running around like a 2yr old, next day couldn't get up on Kiddo's bed. So unexpected, so crushing. She was number than a pounded thumb, but we loved her.

roaddude.bsky.social•2 days ago

We got a new dog though, seen in the images. Read the alt text for more. He's a rescue pup from Louisiana and we lucked out with a good one. Best we can tell, he's German Wire-Haired Pointer & Border Collie mix. Very smart, very affectionate, very willful, and loyal.

Thinking he might be from...

roaddude.bsky.social•2 days ago

Cajun country, I said we should call him Boudreau. The 2nd, 3rd morning, half asleep, trying to find in my mind the name I'd suggested, I called him Beauregard. That fit better, so Beauregard he became. His full name, being regal southern gentleman he is, is General P.G. Toutant Beauregard. iykyk

roaddude.bsky.social•2 days ago

The next morning, muddle-minded again at 5am, trying to say “Hey, Wingnut Doggo” I said “Hey Wacknut Dingo!” So now he's the Wacknut Dingo Dog, a name that makes the Kiddo chuckle. Taller than a Border Collie and lean like a Pointer, he's 1yrs old, 24” at the shoulder, with giant paws and noggin.

roaddude.bsky.social•2 days ago

THANK YOU to those who sent notes, though I'm betting some got caught in my roaddude site going belly up and I never rec'd them. That site will get back up, too, once its database/php problem is sorted out. My apologies for not responding individually, though I just wasn't in a place to do so.

nduggar.bsky.social•1 day ago

I so hope you have all your previous essays. You don’t know how often I referred back to them while they were still up.
You also don’t know how much we missed you. We were so afraid something had happened to you and you were dead.

roaddude.bsky.social•2 days ago

I doubt I'll be around in any regular way for a while with this account, far as #microfarm updates, replying here, or commenting/liking on other's pages. We have our hands full staying above water, and I'm not much a fan of snippet conversation. Or using memes and gifs in place of spoken sentiment.

comingorgoing.bsky.social•2 days ago

😢

goodport.bsky.social•2 days ago

Good to hear from you, Road. I’ve missed your voice and thoughts.

addysart.bsky.social•2 days ago

Good to see you again! Look forward to your web page!

be-a-kind-human.bsky.social•2 days ago

I have missed your voice and your photos over the months. The format here is tough especially for gifted writers such as yourself. Your new pup looks handsome & it is very good to know that you & your family are hanging in there.
Like others have expressed , your posts have been a lovely refuge.

curiouselder.bsky.social•2 days ago

Welcome! I’ve only been back for a few weeks myself. Learning to say what I think is important in as few words as possible is a new skill I am working on. 🫶

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