bitcoinboomer
Bitcoin Boomer

Yeah, I'm a boomer (ok, boomer). My Millennial son orange-pilled me late Spring '21. I'm an Electrical Engineer/Software Dev, so it took quite a bit to convince me bitcoin couldn't be reverse-engineered/hacked. I'm glad to be part of the team!

Public Key

npub1gek3epjpn2evayrz3hq7fdmf84wtpsltkdp5v0jagwftqamdd60qzjv9nt

NIP-05 Address

bitcoinboomer@nostrplebs.com

NIP-57 Address

bitcoinboomer21@getalby.com

Profile Code

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us.purplerelay.com

relay.damus.io

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2024-11-06 13:41:48

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Oh, I'd hate to see what that smells like in a short while.

2024-11-06 13:38:26

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So true. So true. :)

2024-11-06 13:37:25

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I disagree with you. @npub1qex…82qk, here's some easy money for you. :)

2024-11-06 13:33:37

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I agree with you. He'll do it.

2024-11-06 13:19:01

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Absolutely! Now I may delay my retirement so I can stack more sats rather than take what I had (which still isn't quite enough, but something) and go find a safe place to hide for the next four years.

2024-11-05 14:00:32

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Why did we care so much over the years to give women special privileges like preferential treatment for women owned businesses, etc. only to see a dude come along and take it all away? I don't care about how they (men who think they're women) feel inside, the fact of the matter is men are generally stronger, bigger and tougher than women. When you put a man up against a woman in an athletic competition, generally the man will win. Women's sports should be just for women. It's only fair. Let men compete among themselves and women compete amongst themselves. Don't let a guy come in and defeat them, break all their records, and get to see them in locker rooms and bathrooms. What has happened to common decency?

2024-10-31 13:03:00

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Congrats! The carnivore lifestyle, although hard, is a game-changer. I'm getting close to giving it my third try by January at the latest, maybe sooner since the aches and pains are starting to come back since I quit the last attempt.

2024-10-25 13:05:55

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It could be the passengers in the car you're driving.

2024-10-23 12:34:40

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It's hard losing family.

2024-10-08 13:04:10

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I'm sorry. Losing a parent is hard. It's been three years for me. I think time heals, but it's still hard.

2024-09-19 13:00:31

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30Oct2024

2024-09-18 13:13:50

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Mine has been fine, but I only use it first thing in the morning generally.

2024-08-31 13:03:08

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Oops. Looks like I replied to myself rather than you. Do you know what happened to them? Were they bought out? I've really liked them for the last couple years. I guess I'll see what I can find out today.

2024-08-31 12:59:54

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What changed? I've been using them for the last couple years and everything has been great. Did they get bought out? I can't find anything online so far. I removed the app from my phone in case it was compromised. Time will tell...

2024-08-31 12:33:45

What happened to Swan? I go to my swan app and am presented by a user agreement for bakkt. Their logo changed from the swan to a black bitcoin. I read online that bakkt was at risk of goin out of business earlier this year. Did my phone get hacked or is this a legitimate change? I kinda liked swan's logo, definitely much better than a black bitcoin logo. Any thoughts?

2024-08-27 13:03:52

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Give holepunch/keet a try. I'm still learning how to use it, but it should help. @npub1h8n…rpev has gotten me interested in it. Great stuff keeps getting developed these days.

2024-08-27 12:57:43

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I love it!!!

2024-08-26 13:07:54

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We just have to keep fighting centralization in any way we can.

2024-08-26 12:44:00

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Ha! Good one. I caught on about half way in. 😃

2024-08-24 01:06:48

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Oops. I checked amazon. Yi action cams aren't sold anymore. My son likes DJI Osmo Action 3. That will probably be the next one I buy.

2024-08-24 00:59:30

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I've used Yi cameras over the years. I normally use them for downhill mountain biking, but they work for time lapse as well. They're a less expensive alternative to GoPro.

2024-08-24 00:20:57

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Hah! I love it!!

2024-08-24 00:16:36

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I think you're right. The end of the summer is coming, then look out.

2024-08-24 00:15:10

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There are some good sites out there that help explain nostr. Here's one that helped me: https://thebitcoinmanual.com/
On nostr: @npub10mx…n8mj

2024-08-23 23:59:38

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So annoying. Time to ban youtube.

2024-08-23 13:03:24

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I like the older Kenmores. They're very reliable and don't have all that IOT circuitry to spy on you.

2024-08-23 13:01:28

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I'm here.

2024-08-22 19:05:50

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Pole dancing on the ISS?

2024-08-22 13:05:31

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I've never done this before. Let's give it a try...
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Hmmm. I don't think that's the right way to do it. I'll have to read up on posting from fountain. I can't get the fountain app to work on my phone (too old, I guess - need a newer phone). Looks like I have to learn how to do tags as well. Maybe this? @npub1cj8…rz4u
and
@npub10qr…xqj8
I'm sure there's a better way to do that. I'm a slow learner, but I'm not giving up. 😃

2024-08-21 12:55:39

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I love it. I've been trying to find a way to limit my nsec locations.

2024-08-20 13:10:57

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I think Covid really opened my eyes and made me a more critical thinker. My son introduced me to bitcoin around that time, so it helped turn my cynicism into optimism. I love God, Bitcoin, Nostr. It's a challenging time and a great time to live.

2024-08-20 13:04:16

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Welcome! There are so many good folks to follow. You could start with Odell, Lyn Alden, HODL, Guy Swann, Derek Ross. There are so many good ones, but that's a start. Enjoy...

2024-08-19 19:19:05

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Welcome!!

2024-08-19 12:27:52

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Welcome. It's a great platform. I've been here for a little over a year now and love it.

2024-08-16 01:37:26

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I did. Maybe not for small experimental ones, but I wouldn't go that route. :)

2024-08-16 01:30:49

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Will do.

2024-07-17 13:10:52

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Keep it up! I appreciate it.

2024-07-17 13:07:53

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Almost every day. It helps wake me up to prepare for the day.

2024-07-17 12:59:08

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I love it!

2024-07-17 12:57:42

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You guys are doing outstanding work. Keep it up. I love nostr.

2024-07-15 18:11:29

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I don't know. It's taken me a long time to get a basic understanding of it but I still have a long way to go. Cryptography is not an easy subject. I know it works, but I wonder for how long. Will someone eventually find a weakness? Will a better solution be found before that happens?

2024-07-12 12:06:05

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Yeah. It is refreshing.

2024-07-12 12:04:54

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Welcome, Lilly. It's a great place.

2024-07-12 12:03:31

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I honestly can't remember who first mentioned Nostr. It was probably one of the many podcasters or youtubers that I trust. That was over a year now, and I'm still here. I love Nostr. I love the community. It's just real.

2024-07-11 13:11:00

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I guess we'll have to convince him. Looking forward to the conference. It will be my first.

2024-07-10 12:40:08

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Great book. My son orange-pilled me three years ago on a road trip with that book and a few podcasts. I was a major sceptic before-hand, thinking I was probably going to have to work until I was 90. Now life is so much better.

2024-07-10 12:33:21

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They sure look alike. If I were a betting man...

2024-07-10 12:30:59

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I love it!!

2024-07-10 12:17:33

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Absolutely butter.

2024-07-10 01:44:57

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I'm not big on raw fish. The rest looks fine.

2024-07-08 13:01:32

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Yeah!!

2024-07-08 12:47:53

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Great show!

2024-07-03 12:07:56

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Yeah, I've seen a big drop. I'm not sure if I even recover the $10/month cost, but I have the Nashville road trip coming up, so we'll see if that helps. If not, I may pack it in as well.

2024-06-17 13:18:03

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If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have gotten the jab (Moderna 2x). I was in a supervisory role at the time, so my decision affected others as they weighed their pros and cons. I did as much research as I could in the short time I was allotted to see whether it was good or bad, but there wasn't much information to show the negative, so I went along with it. I hope if there is a next time, whether Covid or something else, that I use more critical thinking.

2024-05-31 12:17:58

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Yeah, you don't have to watch TV for drama. There's plenty of drama in real life. What a world.

2024-05-30 12:47:19

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Long-term storage mostly. I like to HODL. Occasionally I will zap if I see something I really like, but I'm mostly a sat-horder.

2024-05-29 12:48:28

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I love it.

2024-05-26 14:03:39

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Yes, spanking is effective and appropriate at times for young children. A little pain reinforces better behavior. But, spanking is only effective for young children. When they get to a certain age, and reason kicks in, incentives and disincentives are more effective, e.g. "Oh, I thought you wanted to get some ice cream tonight, but if you keep doing X, we may have to delay that to another day when you're not doing X." Anyway, it seems to have helped with my four kids, who are now all grown. I'm very proud of what they've been able to accomplish.

2024-05-24 12:05:44

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Thank you.

2024-05-24 11:51:42

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Mmmm. Yummy!

2024-05-24 11:49:08

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I like alby, but there are so many good ones out there.

2024-05-21 13:14:25

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Centralized/self-hosted?

2024-05-15 13:16:18

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Hah! I love it. It's like your "letter of the law" response in your recent Bitcoin Audible interview with Bitcoin Mechanic. Well played. My original response was, "Well, I guess I won't be using Gemini", but I like your response better. 😃

2024-05-15 13:10:02

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This it true for me. I occasionally post, but mostly spend my time reading other posts. I love Nostr.

2024-05-13 01:52:27

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I'd have to say it was when my son orange-pilled me on a drive from Texas to Washington State two years ago. Prior to that drive, I was so negative regarding the economy and how I would most likely have to work until I'm ninety just to stay even. Technology was changing so fast, and not all of it for the better. Then, finally "getting" bitcoin changed it all. I am an Electrical Engineer and Software Developer. I saw how so often technology was often used for evil. I used to think the only fix for us would be a giant EMP event or something that removed the dangerous power of technology (Yeah, I know, this is my livelihood, and I'm hoping for its demise). But, with bitcoin, I see so much good that we can accomplish, and maybe find better ways to counteract the bad use of technology. I now see hope, and am invigorated to find a way to contribute to a better world, rather than try to find a way to escape from it. Bitcoin was a life-changer for me. I'm loving it. Bitcoin brought me hope. Thank you for asking the question and spurring me to give this more thought.

2024-05-06 13:05:26

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My son got through to me. It can be done. We boomers have been jaded by years of lies, but the truth can still shine through. Don't give up.

2024-05-06 13:02:54

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I love it!!

2024-05-05 16:22:52

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Well said.

2024-04-30 13:06:42

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I haven't used Umbrel, but I set up a Start9 server as a VM on Proxmox on an old Lenovo ThinkCentre, and it's been working great. I still have a lot to learn, but I've enjoyed it.

2024-04-24 12:00:26

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I love it! Also, thank you for all your great content. I've learned so much from your youtube videos.

2024-04-24 00:20:35

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Too funny. Yeah, it's getting pretty bad these days. I'm glad there's Nostr and OrangePillApp. By the way, I love Bitcoin Audible and AI Unchained. Good work!

2024-03-15 00:37:24

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Tough choice...

2024-03-15 00:36:00

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Thank you for your hard work!

2024-03-13 13:16:18

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Nice work! I've done many fasts over the years, but I can't seem to get past the 3-day point. They say your hunger reduces at the 3-day point, but it didn't for me. I do intermittent fasting as well as 1-3 day fasts as well. I agree with the health benefits. It definitely made me feel better.

2024-03-01 12:46:59

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I guess I'm anecdotal evidence. 😃

2024-03-01 02:58:02

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This boomer agrees with you.

2024-03-01 02:53:22

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I completely agree.

2024-03-01 02:50:08

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This is great. I didn't have much in my Vanguard retirement plan, but when I heard about this, I pulled it out and bought bitcoin.

2024-02-24 16:21:29

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Great app!

2024-02-17 21:38:49

Trying noStrudel. So far, so good.

2024-02-13 14:06:15

Every day I re-evaluate the expected level of my paranoia based on previous conspiracies which have come to pass.

2024-02-12 00:16:17

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Figuring things out, but still haven't figured out how to upload an avatar. Maybe my file size photo is too big?

2024-02-11 23:45:25

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Most certainly.

2024-02-11 22:29:52

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Thank you for the zaps.

2024-02-11 22:28:48

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Will do. That's the next thing I'll figure out. 😃

2024-02-11 22:19:24

Joined yesterday. Loving "The Nostr". I've been using Orangepill App (@orangepillapp) for almost a year and loving that too. It's great to get good signal in this crazy world. OPA lifers just crossed over 500 members. If you're not a member, you should join. These are now my two favorite apps.

2024-02-11 14:58:52

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Here you go...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5PoxCCo2tw

2024-02-11 14:39:15

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Thank you for the zaps! I think I like Nostr. Now, I just have to figure out how to use it better.

2024-02-10 21:00:48

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Yay! I think I finally figured it out! Good morning, Matt. Well, actually, good afternoon. I'm finally on Nostr. I watched your session with Marty yesterday. Great stuff! Keep up the good work!