Jcrabapple 💙

DMV.Community admin.

Elder Millennial. Husband. Father of 4. Dog owner. IT Professional. Tech enthusiast. Music lover.

Grew up in MD, living in VA with my wife, 3 youngest daughters, and our 2 dogs.

Find me on Signal:
https://signal.me/#eu/h2IcllQmgft21GUX9JPkOm4Qun840HuEAlrTTwK3nc9D5k7IxItEGbAdAQF1jdfj

XMPP: jcrabapple@omg.lol

My photo portfolio:
https://pixtagram.social/i/portfolio/jcrabapple

PFP by https://fosstodon.org/@joel

About Me: https://omg.lol/jcrabapple
Personal Blog: https://cool-as-heck.blog
All My Links: https://links.dmv.pub/@jcrabapple
Music Blog: https://blog.shrediverse.net

Public Key

npub1vmy53qudpjg68vjnackk2daxe92hm9wzwm37rvkyqgvl6vpmnfzszcql57

NIP-05 Address

jcrabapple_at_dmv.community@momostr.pink

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2024-09-06 11:40:47

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yeah it just makes me feel exhausted, like I could sleep forever.

2024-07-10 12:30:47

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thanks, we have some backup plans for rainy days. Mostly the indoor pool lol.

2024-07-10 11:59:53

Anakin is living his best life at Nana and Grandpa's house. #dogs
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2024-07-09 10:14:29

Good morning. ☕
Here's a rainbow from yesterday. 🌈 (very slight double rainbow)
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2024-07-08 12:34:39

Among all the other horrible shit that #project2025 has planned, one thing I don't see enough people talking about is that it includes a plan to GET RID OF THE FUCKING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. WTF.

2024-07-08 11:53:19

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oof yeah not having insurance makes that stuff way more prohibitively expensive.

2024-07-08 11:50:49

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We are going to spend a lot of time at the indoor pool, some time at the beach if and when it's not raining, and we have a boat tour planned to see the ponies at Chincoteague and Assateague.
I just recently updated my prescription! For me that just means an excuse to get fun new glasses. 🤓

2024-07-08 11:46:29

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pretty good weekend! I only have a 2-day work week this week, as we are heading down to the Eastern shore tomorrow afternoon after work, and staying through Sunday.
You?

2024-07-08 11:44:33

Good morning everyone! 🌞

2024-07-07 12:01:43

My top artist listens of last week. It really should be 64 Scrobbles of Bilmuri and then everything else, but Last.fm screws up the songs with artist collabs.
#Bilmuri #SleepToken #LastFM
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2024-07-06 19:55:25

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Looks like I may be able to cut my costs approximately in half for roughly the same performance by going with Hetzner.

2024-07-06 19:51:32

I'm considering migrating Mastodon to a Hetzner VPS and our DB to a Hetzner managed server.

2024-07-04 16:26:23

Wine and a cookout.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/729/152/682/311/232/original/ba85886d598b895d.jpg

2024-07-04 12:52:29

Thoughts On This Fourth of July
https://cool-as-heck.blog/posts/2024-07-04-fourth_of_july_thoughts/

2024-07-04 12:03:58

"The dangers of sneezing—from ejected bowels to torn windpipes."
Show of hands if you've ever ejected your bowels when sneezing!
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2035167

2024-07-04 11:46:21

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Not really celebrating the 4th of July because I'm not particularly proud of this country right now, but we are going to a cookout at a local winery that we are members of. You?

2024-07-04 11:40:05

Good morning! ☕

2024-07-02 19:20:25

⭐️New liked article from Inoreader!⭐️
Highlighting journalism on Mastodon
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/07/highlighting-journalism-on-mastodon/

2024-07-02 13:30:31

⭐️New liked article from Inoreader!⭐️
As If Perplexity Didn’t Suck Enough They’re Also Hotlinking Images
https://rknight.me/blog/as-if-perplexity-didnt-suck-enough-theyre-also-hotlinking-images/

2024-06-30 14:17:50

#SilentSunday
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/705/997/578/988/950/original/40dce6f7ee78cbdf.jpg

2024-06-30 12:53:47

With the month of June coming to an end today, here are my #LastFM listening stats for the month. Top 6 artists, albums, and songs, and a genre tag cloud.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/705/657/325/360/132/original/981c52c4f3c41396.jpg
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/705/657/379/331/884/original/f2ed8db71ffc1d3f.jpg

2024-06-30 12:48:09

Apparently, it's #NationalCameraDay! Tell me what camera and accessories are your favorite to use!
#cameras #photography

2024-06-30 12:39:07

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87% humidity and almost 80° here. 🥵

2024-06-30 12:35:12

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it'll be
https://pixelfed.social/users/<username>.atom

2024-06-30 12:33:07

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It's been great. We did the to to DC on Thursday. Saw "Inside Out 2" on Friday, and "A Quiet Place: Day One" last night. Made some Snickerdoodle cookies with the little one, and helped her redecorate her room. Today we just need to run a few errands but other than that just relaxing. You?

2024-06-30 12:30:35

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you can use something like Echofeed to post entries from your Pixelfed RSS feed to your Mastodon account automatically.

2024-06-30 12:27:26

Good morning everyone! ☕

2024-06-29 15:28:49

Life, uh...finds a way.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/700/613/651/139/218/original/77b2e098734205a8.jpg

2024-06-29 13:57:58

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I often feel worse after a nap so I just power through the day.

2024-06-28 18:20:45

I feel like I'm done buying yearly subscriptions to things, because you never know when and how quickly enshittification will happen.

2024-06-28 14:08:46

I don't know if this #coffee is going to be any good but the reviews are decent and for $10 I'm willing to give it a shot.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/694/635/999/516/143/original/3111c3e36d74cdf7.jpg

2024-06-28 12:27:53

Good morning, and happy Friday everyone!
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2024-06-28 12:19:44

The new breakk.away song is good. It's like metal Billie Eilish. That breakdown at the end is sick.
breakk.away – Secret (Visualizer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUCUkr5dpGE

2024-06-27 23:15:46

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Despite the heat it was a beautiful day, and the Spy Museum was better than I remember. The kids loved it!
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/691/120/820/986/753/original/961b58536408a7f5.jpg
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2024-06-27 23:11:47

We had a long but nice day in #WashingtonDC. It was so hot though we kind of regretted walking around so much. 😂🥵
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2024-06-27 11:45:57

🏙️ We're about to head into DC with the kids to hit a couple of the museums that we haven't been to in a long time, including the Spy Museum!

2024-06-27 11:44:30

Good morning! 🌞

2024-06-26 17:06:53

I hoped it never ends!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/downton-abbey-3-fall-2025-release-theaters-1235933010/

2024-06-26 12:47:25

Good morning! ☕ ☀️

2024-06-25 14:53:15

30 Years of Music - My Favorite Albums of 1994
https://cool-as-heck.blog/posts/2024-06-25-fav-albums-30-years/

2024-06-25 11:31:48

😊 After today, I'm off for the rest of the week! I'm looking forward to doing some relaxing, some projects, and spending some time with my family.

2024-06-25 10:41:56

Good morning! ☕
#NowListening to some upbeat music great for focusing:
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/676/837/351/340/334/original/88d13743565d2237.jpg

2024-06-24 20:55:34

Got my @npub1tk7…0m5c account all set up. Now to begin transitioning away from @npub1n8z…jgru.

2024-06-24 20:47:10

Anakin all curled up and snoozing.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/673/553/436/293/205/original/fc8c6662b374f491.jpg

2024-06-24 20:23:24

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I'm going to go with Tuta.

2024-06-24 20:16:18

Well fuck you @npub1n8z…jgru.
I guess I'll begin the switch to @npub1tk7…0m5c.
@npub1jmf…qkqu https://union.place/@fastmailunited/112672408714595554

2024-06-24 11:46:56

Added my 90s playlist to my Playlists page!
https://cool-as-heck.blog/playlists/
#indieweb #music #90srock #90smusic #playlists

2024-06-24 10:15:57

Good morning ☕ 🌙
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/671/072/370/790/311/original/4d31035507b5d9b6.jpg

2024-06-23 22:59:56

If you know anyone looking to join fedi, or if you're looking to migrate instances, signups are now enabled at https://shrediverse.net/signup.
This instance runs GoToSocial which is compatible with most Mastodon mobile apps, and also works with https://semaphore.social and https://phanpy.social on the web.
#fediverse #instances #gotosocial

2024-06-23 13:11:32

This Month’s Top Scrobbles So Far - June 2024
https://blog.shrediverse.net/posts/this-month-s-top-scrobbles-so-far-june-2024
#music #indieweb #smallweb

2024-06-23 13:11:32

This Month’s Top Scrobbles So Far - June 2024
https://blog.shrediverse.net/posts/this-month-s-top-scrobbles-so-far-june-2024
#music #indieweb #smallweb

2024-06-23 01:52:28

This evening's visitors.
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2024-06-22 18:17:40

We popped out for a short while to a winery we've not been to before, Chester Gap in Front Royal, VA. On the way home we stopped by one of our favorite meaderies, Saga, to pick up a couple bottles of their new meads. We're home now and ready for coffee and a nap.
The Front Royal, VA surrounding area is really beautiful. It's also right next to the main entrance for Skyline Drive. If you're ever in the area, stop by.
https://www.chestergapcellars.com/
https://sagameadery.com/
#Virginia #ShenandoahValley
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2024-06-22 12:59:26

A License to Feel Old
https://cool-as-heck.blog/posts/2024-06-22-license_to_feel_old.md/

2024-06-22 11:25:47

Just some good old nuclear fusion sneaking through the curtains.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/660/019/758/829/101/original/cfe80382a7d833b5.jpg

2024-06-22 01:19:30

Anakin always notices when we're the most tired, and that's when he wants to play.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/657/637/792/390/501/original/faba05e2f27dd3aa.jpg

2024-06-21 18:08:02

Hanging out in the hallway like a couple of delinquents.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/655/941/303/934/127/original/87d4146e27c17b87.jpg

2024-06-21 17:13:19

🎉 Well, we spent 2.5 hours at the DMV, but the twins now have their driver's licenses!

2024-06-21 00:46:00

Sleepy time...
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/651/844/822/190/283/original/904c1291bf36eed4.jpg

2024-06-20 23:32:32

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He's clearly not human, he's a magical being.

2024-06-20 23:27:35

Sounds accurate to me.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/651/535/607/608/978/original/053d41d07c5b6446.jpg

2024-06-20 13:40:42

I think Anakin was not in the mood for a photoshoot.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/649/228/252/261/405/original/f8dff46613b31c3a.jpg

2024-06-19 11:22:55

Reliqa - Second Nature
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=KBmu5i03vqc&si=LKbtzsIOH1zWVyL1
#MusicWomenWednesday #AltRock

2024-06-18 10:58:38

Good morning, Jimothy!
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/637/266/552/949/122/original/262ecb11578874d2.jpg

2024-06-18 00:42:01

#sunset
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2024-06-17 11:36:19

I'm not sure what his deal is this morning. 😆
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/631/751/415/137/340/original/e18f0cb9e4c17cfe.jpg

2024-06-16 21:52:55

We're all about to take an evening nap.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/628/514/750/609/524/original/61e091a975928ebc.jpg

2024-06-16 21:22:46

Harper's Ferry is beautiful.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/628/393/085/821/500/original/bb259334bbef402a.jpg

2024-06-16 21:20:21

Just got home from ziplining in Harper's Ferry, WV. We had a blast! And it's right next to the Harper's Ferry brewery! 🍺
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/628/385/404/956/557/original/3dc2900af961b363.jpg
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2024-06-15 15:47:40

Dogs.
Gcam mod for Samsung, with Leica filter and Kodak Portra LUT.
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2024-06-15 11:45:33

Jimothy looks beautiful in the morning sunlight.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/620/463/057/117/354/original/d3234ec1f88d74bb.jpg

2024-06-15 01:29:18

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How could I forget Sleep Token's cover of Whitney Houston.
https://youtu.be/O0qOWuxSiNI?si=lxUPmtAYOMjMTqw1

2024-06-15 01:15:24

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The Punk Goes Pop albums are a gold mine.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=yFirXRLNIX0&si=28547l-Dpxii5C3N

2024-06-15 01:04:17

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Toad the Wet Sprocket did Hey Bulldog for the I Know What You Did Last Summer soundtrack.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=yfRJeC6xPRU&si=-ob1briAvVGj059v

2024-06-15 01:00:45

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Oh and Anberlin did Love Song and There Is A Light That Never Goes Out.

2024-06-15 00:56:20

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Oh I just remembered Dynamite Hack did Boyz In The Hood.

2024-06-15 00:24:17

Music lovers...hit me with your all-time favorite covers! I want to make an epic playlist.
#music #CoverSongs #MakeMeAPlaylist

2024-06-14 23:00:04

🌑
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2024-06-13 20:09:44

Jimothy the squirrel just taking a break on a tree branch.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/611/118/593/047/000/original/2b5e1d9d18915d10.jpg

2024-06-13 19:53:25

⭐️New liked article from Inoreader!⭐️
House of the Dragon is coming back for season 3
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24177781/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-renewal-hbo-game-of-thrones