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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 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. @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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. This Hermit's favorite way of visiting with friends--the Zoom Call! Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players check in with each other, every Friday morning. #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #theater #zoomcalls #oldfarts #oldfriends #communication #technology #modernlife

  14. This Hermit's favorite way of visiting with friends--the Zoom Call! Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players check in with each other, every Friday morning. #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #theater #zoomcalls #oldfarts #oldfriends #communication #technology #modernlife

  15. This Hermit's favorite way of visiting with friends--the Zoom Call! Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players check in with each other, every Friday morning. #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #theater #zoomcalls #oldfarts #oldfriends #communication #technology #modernlife

  16. This Hermit's favorite way of visiting with friends--the Zoom Call! Old Farts of the Stone Arch Players check in with each other, every Friday morning. #stonearchplayers #communitytheater #theater #zoomcalls #oldfarts #oldfriends #communication #technology #modernlife

  17. @mckra1g Hey, I never thought of that either! I'm always looking for better ways to eat oatmeal. #OldFarts

  18. @mckra1g Hey, I never thought of that either! I'm always looking for better ways to eat oatmeal. #OldFarts

  19. Hello you ‘Industrial Dance’ people. I am required to advertise a compilation on which I appear along with many other old school acts.

    cherryred.co.uk/product/contro

    Cherry Red has been making these compilations since 1970 something so it’s probably a Cool Thing. #synth #industrial #oldfarts

  20. Hello you ‘Industrial Dance’ people. I am required to advertise a compilation on which I appear along with many other old school acts.

    cherryred.co.uk/product/contro

    Cherry Red has been making these compilations since 1970 something so it’s probably a Cool Thing. #synth #industrial #oldfarts

  21. I did the benefit gig for 2MBSFM last night and well, it was as expected. Except there were youngsters hanging out on a Friday night that apparently really enjoyed it. 👍

    So rather than let it disappear into the void I'm going to put the recording up for free - details to follow.

    Was good to see Richard Fielding's band DPRK, just back from touring Japan which sounded pretty cool. Never been there. It's been 40 years since we worked together.

    #Gigs #OldFarts #Youth

  22. I did the benefit gig for 2MBSFM last night and well, it was as expected. Except there were youngsters hanging out on a Friday night that apparently really enjoyed it. 👍

    So rather than let it disappear into the void I'm going to put the recording up for free - details to follow.

    Was good to see Richard Fielding's band DPRK, just back from touring Japan which sounded pretty cool. Never been there. It's been 40 years since we worked together.

    #Gigs #OldFarts #Youth