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  1. Old ham operators on 80 meters talking about rules and regulations that don't exist. On the topic of forest fires, he says that in California "there is an ordinance where the vegetation must come right up your house. You're not allowed to have any separation there."

    Sounds crazy right? Because it is. So, TIL about Zone Zero and the five foot rule. It turns out the facts are exactly the opposite of what the old smart hams were talking about - you must keep at least 5 feet clear of vegetation. You will likely not get home insurance unless you attest to this. I did learn something, so thanks old hams!

    Of course, this conversation was mainly focused on bitching about the 'libs' by calling out things about (majority) Democratic states that Fux Nooz told them.

    #HamRadio #OldFarts #MadeUpFacts

  2. Old ham operators on 80 meters talking about rules and regulations that don't exist. On the topic of forest fires, he says that in California "there is an ordinance where the vegetation must come right up your house. You're not allowed to have any separation there."

    Sounds crazy right? Because it is. So, TIL about Zone Zero and the five foot rule. It turns out the facts are exactly the opposite of what the old smart hams were talking about - you must keep at least 5 feet clear of vegetation. You will likely not get home insurance unless you attest to this. I did learn something, so thanks old hams!

    Of course, this conversation was mainly focused on bitching about the 'libs' by calling out things about (majority) Democratic states that Fux Nooz told them.

    #HamRadio #OldFarts #MadeUpFacts

  3. Old ham operators on 80 meters talking about rules and regulations that don't exist. On the topic of forest fires, he says that in California "there is an ordinance where the vegetation must come right up your house. You're not allowed to have any separation there."

    Sounds crazy right? Because it is. So, TIL about Zone Zero and the five foot rule. It turns out the facts are exactly the opposite of what the old smart hams were talking about - you must keep at least 5 feet clear of vegetation. You will likely not get home insurance unless you attest to this. I did learn something, so thanks old hams!

    Of course, this conversation was mainly focused on bitching about the 'libs' by calling out things about (majority) Democratic states that Fux Nooz told them.

    #HamRadio #OldFarts #MadeUpFacts

  4. Old ham operators on 80 meters talking about rules and regulations that don't exist. On the topic of forest fires, he says that in California "there is an ordinance where the vegetation must come right up your house. You're not allowed to have any separation there."

    Sounds crazy right? Because it is. So, TIL about Zone Zero and the five foot rule. It turns out the facts are exactly the opposite of what the old smart hams were talking about - you must keep at least 5 feet clear of vegetation. You will likely not get home insurance unless you attest to this. I did learn something, so thanks old hams!

    Of course, this conversation was mainly focused on bitching about the 'libs' by calling out things about (majority) Democratic states that Fux Nooz told them.

    #HamRadio #OldFarts #MadeUpFacts

  5. Old ham operators on 80 meters talking about rules and regulations that don't exist. On the topic of forest fires, he says that in California "there is an ordinance where the vegetation must come right up your house. You're not allowed to have any separation there."

    Sounds crazy right? Because it is. So, TIL about Zone Zero and the five foot rule. It turns out the facts are exactly the opposite of what the old smart hams were talking about - you must keep at least 5 feet clear of vegetation. You will likely not get home insurance unless you attest to this. I did learn something, so thanks old hams!

    Of course, this conversation was mainly focused on bitching about the 'libs' by calling out things about (majority) Democratic states that Fux Nooz told them.

    #HamRadio #OldFarts #MadeUpFacts

  6. Old Enough to Know Better. Still Doing It Anyway.

    Turns out younger Australians are cutting back on the booze, while the older age brackets are quietly doubling down. According to the ABC, overall drinking is down but older Australians are taking bigger health risks with alcohol.
    You know the type. We’ve lived longer, seen it all, know everything, and are therefore completely confident we can ignore the health advice. Again. After all, if it hasn’t killed us yet, it clearly never will.
    A fascinating read on how habits, confidence and a lifetime of opinions can trump public health messages.

    #aging #health #australia #alcohol #oldfarts #bogans

    abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/aus

  7. Old Enough to Know Better. Still Doing It Anyway.

    Turns out younger Australians are cutting back on the booze, while the older age brackets are quietly doubling down. According to the ABC, overall drinking is down but older Australians are taking bigger health risks with alcohol.
    You know the type. We’ve lived longer, seen it all, know everything, and are therefore completely confident we can ignore the health advice. Again. After all, if it hasn’t killed us yet, it clearly never will.
    A fascinating read on how habits, confidence and a lifetime of opinions can trump public health messages.

    #aging #health #australia #alcohol #oldfarts #bogans

    abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/aus

  8. Old Enough to Know Better. Still Doing It Anyway.

    Turns out younger Australians are cutting back on the booze, while the older age brackets are quietly doubling down. According to the ABC, overall drinking is down but older Australians are taking bigger health risks with alcohol.
    You know the type. We’ve lived longer, seen it all, know everything, and are therefore completely confident we can ignore the health advice. Again. After all, if it hasn’t killed us yet, it clearly never will.
    A fascinating read on how habits, confidence and a lifetime of opinions can trump public health messages.

    #aging #health #australia #alcohol #oldfarts #bogans

    abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/aus

  9. Old Enough to Know Better. Still Doing It Anyway.

    Turns out younger Australians are cutting back on the booze, while the older age brackets are quietly doubling down. According to the ABC, overall drinking is down but older Australians are taking bigger health risks with alcohol.
    You know the type. We’ve lived longer, seen it all, know everything, and are therefore completely confident we can ignore the health advice. Again. After all, if it hasn’t killed us yet, it clearly never will.
    A fascinating read on how habits, confidence and a lifetime of opinions can trump public health messages.

    #aging #health #australia #alcohol #oldfarts #bogans

    abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/aus

  10. Old Enough to Know Better. Still Doing It Anyway.

    Turns out younger Australians are cutting back on the booze, while the older age brackets are quietly doubling down. According to the ABC, overall drinking is down but older Australians are taking bigger health risks with alcohol.
    You know the type. We’ve lived longer, seen it all, know everything, and are therefore completely confident we can ignore the health advice. Again. After all, if it hasn’t killed us yet, it clearly never will.
    A fascinating read on how habits, confidence and a lifetime of opinions can trump public health messages.

    #aging #health #australia #alcohol #oldfarts #bogans

    abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/aus

  11. Our "Old Farts" Theatre Group meets virtually Friday mornings on Zoom. Once a year we have a live outing to the Reedsville Youth Fair for lunch. #oldfarts #oldfart #theater #theatre #communitytheater #communitytheatre #friends #theaterfriends #communitytheaterfriends

  12. Our "Old Farts" Theatre Group meets virtually Friday mornings on Zoom. Once a year we have a live outing to the Reedsville Youth Fair for lunch. #oldfarts #oldfart #theater #theatre #communitytheater #communitytheatre #friends #theaterfriends #communitytheaterfriends

  13. Our "Old Farts" Theatre Group meets virtually Friday mornings on Zoom. Once a year we have a live outing to the Reedsville Youth Fair for lunch. #oldfarts #oldfart #theater #theatre #communitytheater #communitytheatre #friends #theaterfriends #communitytheaterfriends

  14. Our "Old Farts" Theatre Group meets virtually Friday mornings on Zoom. Once a year we have a live outing to the Reedsville Youth Fair for lunch. #oldfarts #oldfart #theater #theatre #communitytheater #communitytheatre #friends #theaterfriends #communitytheaterfriends

  15. @kelvin0mql Obviously, these folks have never had the experience of sitting back and watching your creation just magically work as you intended it to work! To me, they are the ones who have lost the magic of radio - from the days when you couldn't buy radios off the shelf. #HamRadio #OldFarts

  16. @kelvin0mql Obviously, these folks have never had the experience of sitting back and watching your creation just magically work as you intended it to work! To me, they are the ones who have lost the magic of radio - from the days when you couldn't buy radios off the shelf. #HamRadio #OldFarts

  17. @kelvin0mql Obviously, these folks have never had the experience of sitting back and watching your creation just magically work as you intended it to work! To me, they are the ones who have lost the magic of radio - from the days when you couldn't buy radios off the shelf. #HamRadio #OldFarts

  18. @kelvin0mql Obviously, these folks have never had the experience of sitting back and watching your creation just magically work as you intended it to work! To me, they are the ones who have lost the magic of radio - from the days when you couldn't buy radios off the shelf. #HamRadio #OldFarts

  19. @kelvin0mql Obviously, these folks have never had the experience of sitting back and watching your creation just magically work as you intended it to work! To me, they are the ones who have lost the magic of radio - from the days when you couldn't buy radios off the shelf. #HamRadio #OldFarts

  20. The Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players have continued their Friday morning Zoom Call, long past the dictates of Covid. This Hermit couldn't be happier. #hermit #hermitting #socialdistancing #covid #zoomcall #zoomcalls #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #oldfarts #seniors

  21. The Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players have continued their Friday morning Zoom Call, long past the dictates of Covid. This Hermit couldn't be happier. #hermit #hermitting #socialdistancing #covid #zoomcall #zoomcalls #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #oldfarts #seniors

  22. The Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players have continued their Friday morning Zoom Call, long past the dictates of Covid. This Hermit couldn't be happier. #hermit #hermitting #socialdistancing #covid #zoomcall #zoomcalls #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #oldfarts #seniors

  23. The Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players have continued their Friday morning Zoom Call, long past the dictates of Covid. This Hermit couldn't be happier. #hermit #hermitting #socialdistancing #covid #zoomcall #zoomcalls #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #oldfarts #seniors

  24. The Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players have continued their Friday morning Zoom Call, long past the dictates of Covid. This Hermit couldn't be happier. #hermit #hermitting #socialdistancing #covid #zoomcall #zoomcalls #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #oldfarts #seniors