Harshad Sharma

https://mastodon.sharma.io/@harshad

Moving to https://mastodon.social/@hiway !

Matrix: @hiwayman:matrix.org
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/harshadsharma/
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2024-10-17 01:27:39 CEST

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it's been a nice experience so far - no complaints about the operations for keeping Mastodon up to date, it's been painless.
That even ~200GB of storage isn't enough for a single person instance is what's driving me away. I haven't uploaded a single photo in weeks because there is no space left on my server and I don't want to pay for more space that I can't use anyway.

2024-10-16 01:32:29 CEST

Loudspeakers already on at 4:57 am.
Fellow humans continue to be a disappointment, kinda proud of our species for at least being consistent with one thing.

2024-10-15 23:17:36 CEST

Cold/flu symptoms are progressing. Bocked nose, itchy throat etc. It's been long since I have had a flu - probably first time since 2019 (yep).
Cleared up the nose with steam from home-grown herbs!
I know these plants as nirgudi and adulsa. Both have grown into large shrubs and I loved to pick medicine for myself from the garden, with much gratitude to these beautiful plants.

2024-10-14 22:42:25 CEST

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now on my 6th year living in a remote place - i can be contacted only if i want to be. 28 or 30 days seems too short imho.

2024-10-14 15:05:12 CEST

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The ride started under a overcast sky, startling neighbor's chickens on the way out 🤣
https://youtube.com/shorts/D2IDTnGQ5d4
#motorcycle

2024-09-23 05:19:06 CEST

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maintenance is a pain if you actually use it 🤷🏽‍♂️

2024-09-17 07:42:11 CEST

Moonrise / Sunset
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4o-KhXoxChc
#motorcycle

2024-09-11 18:49:30 CEST

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cool, so something on my end then. Thank you :)

2024-09-11 18:47:48 CEST

Hm, when I paste this URL into my Mastodon "Search or paste URL" box, I get a 500 error.
https://pixelfed.social/p/hiway/739488747099992843

2024-09-11 07:51:14 CEST

Playing with #pixelfed with the account: @npub1rfm…hluj

2024-09-08 08:00:58 CEST

Yesterday's sunset was pretty.
#Kodaikanal #weather
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/100/392/441/982/595/original/c84cfb7414451972.jpg

2024-09-05 14:21:59 CEST

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relevant: https://social.arunmozhi.in/notes/9xrw7gy7yt
cc: @npub19ju…psdw

2024-09-05 09:58:48 CEST

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sigh, and it's going to get worse somehow.

2024-09-04 21:26:25 CEST

I was expecting _some_ rain, but got surprise-drenched instead.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6yf1sk6s_0E
#motorcycle

2024-09-04 21:21:34 CEST

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Here's where I'm reminded that I chose to live outside cities so I must continue to pay in unexpected ways:
I cannot have my lost phone's SIM replaced until I personally visit one of the branches of the telco in a big city - it's a whole day's journey from my little farm deep in the hills.
"We don't service post-paid cards here, please go to the nearest $brand store" and that was that.
And my bank sends OTPs for _any_ online transaction *only* over SMS. Until I make the trip, I am stuck.

2024-09-04 21:07:55 CEST

Lost my phone a few days ago, switched back to a much older Moto G5s with LineageOS and did not install any chat or social apps.
I might stick with this setup for a while because I see no point in paying money to get a shittier product X-)
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/080/835/472/944/044/original/0cc4153423a96aaa.png

2024-09-04 20:56:50 CEST

I had one strawberry plant few seasons ago...
#gardening
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/080/776/842/598/576/original/6f90b0f1cc7eca78.jpg
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2024-09-03 08:52:44 CEST

Nature's Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) - Smarter Every Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPSm9gJkPxU

2024-08-30 06:21:43 CEST

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Since I published that post, it has been drizzling on and off - through the night and morning 🤦‍♂️

2024-08-30 05:12:10 CEST

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✨🔥
Being alone also allows a *far* more spontaneous life 😬

2024-08-29 19:49:44 CEST

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*nods* humidity here is between 85% and fully saturated on most days 😅
And, yum!

2024-08-29 19:43:47 CEST

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hope so too!
// Not sure if you use another word for it - what you get after lactobacillus curdle/separate solids and whey in milk.

2024-08-29 19:39:59 CEST

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if you meant what mithoo means, close, it points to sweetness.

2024-08-29 19:26:58 CEST

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Last few days it did not rain, the tomatoes loved that!
I've lost all my tomatoes so far to blight as the spores get kicked up to underside of leaves along with soil by frequent rains, and soon the whole plant wilts.
This season I've been trimming lower leaves, applying homemade curd on the cuts when trimming in wet weeks and spraying whey on young fruits. The plants have come further than previous tries.
#gardening
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/046/433/180/158/758/original/7b6e79a6f5508afd.jpeg

2024-08-29 17:32:35 CEST

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mipooh that is not honey!

2024-08-29 17:18:07 CEST

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Mithoo doing whatever this is...
#pets #cats
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/045/962/824/674/699/original/da629ae35cee9e80.jpeg

2024-08-29 16:15:41 CEST

Wonky perspective, but I kinda like it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxn3VG0ZA3Y
#motorcycle

2024-08-29 12:11:34 CEST

Ranga cat embodying "This will be reported to the administrator"
#pets #cats
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/044/760/786/834/295/original/c62698d6de953ca0.jpeg
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2024-08-29 12:08:58 CEST

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on good days it's lovely!

2024-08-28 19:43:58 CEST

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thank you :)

2024-08-28 18:52:31 CEST

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A moment from the garden
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/040/675/848/154/176/original/f685700264a510c0.mp4

2024-08-28 18:48:26 CEST

Garden, up close.
#gardening
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https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/040/482/369/476/836/original/a9101d2de5a2dad0.jpeg
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/040/484/063/120/708/original/9a6a1e822a6b8f7d.jpeg
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2024-08-27 16:49:20 CEST

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yikes!

2024-08-27 16:37:43 CEST

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*nods* they can wait then.
// Past me who lived through 45°C summers would have chuckled, but I have been living in hills for 5 years and can't stand 30°C anymore 😬

2024-08-27 16:13:54 CEST

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they would really love you to get on it! 😆
(Same here, just one pile though)

2024-08-27 15:43:35 CEST

Hot composts in your area are waiting to be turned…

2024-08-25 09:19:26 CEST

Can't run 1800W electrical equipment on solar? Don't have large propane burners? No problem 😅
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/021/381/494/326/260/original/2b4a756e1d29c26f.jpeg

2024-08-24 12:12:15 CEST

Is there any Mastodon client on Android that can draft posts, attach photos and add captions while offline and post them opportunistically as and when network is available?
Asking for a me who loses connectivity in the hills but takes breaks and can prepare posts that'll get posted as I cross villages and get connectivity for a few minutes.

2024-08-21 12:39:00 CEST

Hammu
#pets #cows
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/112/999/571/573/301/174/original/33f9d34fe2061f65.jpeg

2024-08-21 11:30:38 CEST

Watched this clip again, still remains surreal that I noticed the oncoming bus from that little sliver.
https://youtube.com/shorts/n-I6pv4glTA
#motorcycle

2024-08-06 08:26:11 CEST

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Initially, I was hoping to train my staff for preserving biodiversity while growing food, but they still consider every critter as their enemy and think I'm a fool to let them thrive. People around me expect 100% spotless produce because the market rejects the slightest deviation from the beauty standards for veggies 😅
Fair, but that's not my goal.
No more time to change minds. The only thing I can change is myself.

2024-08-05 13:37:53 CEST

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Harvested a few garlics before the mid-day rains. Not too bad so far.
#gardening
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/112/909/182/048/877/304/original/864ac8e0c6fdf8cd.jpeg

2024-08-03 12:20:06 CEST

Started off as a sunny day, had light clouds through mid-day. I was gathering and shredding dried leaves from the banana patch for mulching new beds until…
#Kodaikanal #Weather #gardening
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/112/897/569/244/010/205/original/df5daac4bd264ead.jpg