Harshad Sharma

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

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

Matrix: @hiwayman:matrix.org
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2024-11-08 14:59:30 CET

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thank you!

2024-10-22 19:35:43 CEST

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for me it is a heavy flashlight and one or more of my dogs on leash. Strange sounds have no business on my farm.

2024-10-17 01:51:24 CEST

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as a fellow gardener who used to buy water by the tanker (mini trucks carrying 1-2k liters) every week to keep my plants alive, I get it - we may need more than average.

2024-10-17 01:48:30 CEST

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ha! Well said.

2024-10-17 01:28:28 CEST

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*nods*
https://mastodon.sharma.io/@harshad/113319641982525633

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.

2024-10-17 01:24:55 CEST

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*smh* I'll need to dig deeper into the report to make sense. Just seems bonkers.

2024-10-17 01:23:04 CEST

I'm in process of migrating this account to @npub1y4v…xyc5 - I could do with one less responsibility of managing my own server.
If you see a follow from that account, it's me :)

2024-10-17 01:20:36 CEST

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*nods* https://mastodon.sharma.io/@harshad/113319641982525633

2024-10-17 01:09:56 CEST

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oooh, here's one more: protagonist who befriended crows before the apocalypse becomes a warlord controlling zombies via the crow army.

2024-10-17 01:07:11 CEST

"The report calculates that, on average, people need a minimum of about 4,000 liters (just over 1,000 gallons) a day to lead a “dignified life,” far above the 50 to 100 liters the United Nations says is needed for basic needs..."
Wait, what are these individuals doing with FOUR THOUSAND LITERS of water per day? Shitting in pools and draining them for lulz? My 1k liter tank lasts me 2 days between two people and several animals. Watch my empathy evaporate.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/16/climate/global-water-cycle-off-balance-food-production/index.html

2024-10-17 00:04:37 CEST

UI designers: fuck with my scrollbar again and I'll drag and drop you into my compost pit.
Don't even think about disabling right-click - I'll double-click this pitchfork right into your fancy 8k screen.
And if your day is spent figuring out how to suck out attention and time from people who use your products, I have kilos of leeches waiting for you.
- an angry farmer who just wants to get the online shit done and be back outdoors.

2024-10-16 19:45:47 CEST

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thanks! Yes, as of now, all good - but I'm thinking of moving instances - managing a single-user instance is just one more responsibility I can do without X-)

2024-10-16 13:05:30 CEST

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I think most of the volatiles rise up before the full steam starts - inhaled the fragrant stuff as the water came to a boil. It was quite nice, no complaints 😛

2024-10-16 13:03:53 CEST

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lol! nah, too much thinking and analyzing while sitting in one place - cannot.

2024-10-16 13:03:25 CEST

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thanks! It is *very* difficult to avoid contact with my animals, but I'm trying. Also grateful that I can grow and use herbs :)

2024-10-16 13:01:23 CEST

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thank you!

2024-10-16 13:00:09 CEST

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as with all "nuggets" if it makes sense in a context you're in, it might be useful to you, else ignore.
I like your interpretation, though I was thinking of something entirely else in my own life (work/finances).
To answer the first question: when hopeful, one might not put in the full effort they can muster. Post hope, there's not much to lose, allowing to unshackle oneself from hangups and get shit done.

2024-10-16 11:28:05 CEST

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wait, that’s my L2 cache, not a pile!

2024-10-16 11:20:45 CEST

Found this little nugget in my notes:
“I imagine losing hope is a point of departure - because what one does after all hope is lost is the true person finally taking over the situation”
Needed that.

2024-10-16 11:06:19 CEST

As a comment goes “I’ve never been so seen and attacked at the same time.”
The Unofficial ADHD Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmdL48xY7Ng

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.

2024-10-16 01:27:31 CEST

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thank you :)

2024-10-15 23:29:57 CEST

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thank you :)

2024-10-15 23:19:44 CEST

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*nods* it's not too bad thankfully.
Also taking paracetamol for the slight feverishness, gratitude to tech as well :-D

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.

2024-10-15 23:04:05 CEST

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read through, sounds like the farmers don't want to pay a decent wage, no surprise they can't find people willing to work their asses off for peanuts now 🤷🏽‍♂️

2024-10-15 21:46:07 CEST

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Yup, I sometimes nudge bad drivers to do the right thing (and let me have a few inches of space in my own lane) by pointing the bike directly at the driver for a moment - wakes them up faster than a red bull 😅
Please, don't do this outside home 🤣

2024-10-15 21:41:43 CEST

That time I got pissed enough to look back at a bad driver X-)
I don't do that anymore, this video is from months ago. But I do want to tickle the algo/audience who love this shit and see what happens.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G8MAlpyrvug
#motorcycle

2024-10-15 20:04:30 CEST

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I've had the Insta360 X3 action camera for almost a year now, and I just spent a while scrolling through all the YT shorts I've uploaded.
These are ones I published despite the resistance from my own brain claiming they're not good enough - but they've served their real purpose - reliving a year's worth of riding and watching the landscape change during and after wildfires, seeing my skills improve - in minutes!
I'm promising myself to do more of this.
#motorcycle

2024-10-15 19:57:30 CEST

My older Youtube shorts show that most people don't care about the same things as I do X-)
On nice drivers - 3 likes:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/COrWli2Y7Y8
On bad drivers - 97 likes:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/COrWli2Y7Y8

2024-10-15 19:53:54 CEST

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now *this* was scary - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/COrWli2Y7Y8

2024-10-15 10:26:15 CEST

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heheh, you get used to it after a while 😅

2024-10-15 10:17:37 CEST

Riding on the Edge:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g61UST4SeTs
...redemption:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/COrWli2Y7Y8
#motorcycle

2024-10-15 09:44:52 CEST

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if I may guess, they skipped the "h" in your name?

2024-10-15 08:40:01 CEST

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what a beautiful landscape for a weekend ride!

2024-10-15 08:20:43 CEST

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yikes! But sounds fascinating. Feel better soon!

2024-10-14 22:48:34 CEST

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congratulations!

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 22:39:50 CEST

“In 2023, the hottest year ever recorded, preliminary findings by an international team of researchers show the amount of carbon absorbed by land has temporarily collapsed. The final result was that forest, plants and soil – as a net category – absorbed almost no carbon.“
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/14/nature-carbon-sink-collapse-global-heating-models-emissions-targets-evidence-aoe

2024-10-14 18:00:23 CEST

Gotta admire** the person who suggested my telco to harass paying customers with messages that don’t go in your SMS inbox, but as a modal over everything else on phone and must be manually dismissed.
The genius is the occasional SMS asking “Tired of pop-ups? Disable by clicking link” which signs you up for spamming over whatsapp 😂
**punch the face of

2024-10-14 17:22:30 CEST

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I'm guessing at least someone in the org still has a head on their shoulders and wants a big disclaimer to save their (and company's?) butt when adding AI into everything eventually goes sideways, despite what shareholders and marketers believe.

2024-10-14 17:18:42 CEST

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*nods* I've been tinkering with "AI" since A.L.I.C.E. bot was a thing and have made many assistant bots for myself over the years - so the initial hype was *very* exciting.
But it didn't take long to try it out and realize that today's AI is pretty impressive autocomplete, and it can be used in several niche places, but it's still autocomplete - not intelligence.

2024-10-14 17:12:25 CEST

Time-lapse of applying home-made liquid fertilizer to my garlic beds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t98DvwkTW6w
#gardening

2024-10-14 16:47:14 CEST

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ahahah!

2024-10-14 16:46:45 CEST

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that's awesome! I got caught in a few showers on the way - rain gear helped a bit.

2024-10-14 16:45:18 CEST

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Slippery slopes and fun turns.
That final left-hander can be scary because oncoming cars will often be in your lane, and usually will not swerve back into their lane to let a motorcycle pass.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c5G9kVyXnbE
#motorcycle

2024-10-14 15:56:43 CEST

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Riding motorcycles on Indian roads is pretty good training for expecting the unexpected.
https://youtube.com/shorts/WbY6Ns62V78
#motorcycle

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

2024-10-14 08:22:28 CEST

Ah, there's a 3-4 hour window where the rains might reduce a bit - allowing me to visit town and grab some groceries.
The last km or dirt road is washed out, can't take car so motorcycle it is :D
The window has already opened - run!
#motorcycle #Kodaikanal #Weather

2024-10-14 08:13:14 CEST

Heh, Apple puts a spanner in the "AI" hype machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTG_a0KPJAc

2024-10-13 17:23:52 CEST

Just (mis)heard "psyche your sources" and I might want to stick with this plan.

2024-10-13 12:43:13 CEST

Put together my Sony mirrorless camera after letting it rest in pieces in the dry cabinet for a week after it got drenched in rains. It still works! *phew*
#photography

2024-10-08 18:00:00 CEST

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haha, yes, this more than anything else!

2024-10-08 17:58:41 CEST

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*nods*

2024-10-08 17:57:21 CEST

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I'm thinking of moving to mastodon.social (already have an account) and shut this instance down - I'm barely using any social media. How about you, why nuke?

2024-10-03 20:06:51 CEST

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97p4TM1h3R8

2024-10-03 20:06:42 CEST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FHGDQr9E8c

2024-10-03 11:06:15 CEST

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thank you! That was yesterday. Now at desk, editing and posting.

2024-10-03 11:04:10 CEST

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it's a thorny vine that grows in the forests here. I haven't yet identified it, so can't say much more :P

2024-10-03 11:02:43 CEST

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don't let the chunky thorns fool ya, they have very sharp tips.
Source: ow! ow ow!

2024-09-29 18:16:39 CEST

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also: https://warhammer.social/@Mycomancer/113221129620206404

2024-09-29 08:48:17 CEST

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not wrong unless we insist on the audience of the said mind's comedy to be strictly other people?

2024-09-27 21:26:47 CEST

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Much gratitude to you for articulating what's been driving my choices around software for years. Now I can point people to your blog post :)

2024-09-23 05:19:06 CEST

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

2024-09-22 06:12:54 CEST

Exposing The Flaw In Our Phone System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVyu7NB7W6Y

2024-09-21 19:50:33 CEST

Note to self: add kibble to motorcycle-backpack essentials.
Everywhere I take a chai break, I meet friendly doggos who probably can smell my dogs all over me. Would be nice to offer them some treats.
#motorcycle #dogs

2024-09-17 07:42:11 CEST

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

2024-09-13 15:56:24 CEST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BrCvZmSnKA

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

2024-09-09 17:29:13 CEST

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Join me for a wide-view motorcycle ride through the hills around Kodaikanal, India.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr_nRTJa8o8
#motorcycle #travel

2024-09-09 11:18:23 CEST

Zen mode unlocked!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B2skHItCC3E
#motorcycle

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
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/080/781/259/107/235/original/0b310546113caa99.jpg

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 19:46:41 CEST

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or under a polytunnel. Those options might be last resort.

2024-08-29 19:45:07 CEST

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bhaisaab this is a memeworthy stunner! I got zero in 5 years 🤣

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 19:29:41 CEST

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:ohno:

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
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/044/761/249/606/358/original/fa4db5e3b856a088.jpeg

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
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/040/414/735/531/154/original/6a77daf7a5e61654.jpeg
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
https://mastodon.sharma.io/system/media_attachments/files/113/040/628/875/531/803/original/fe8c146acf8a0186.jpeg

2024-08-27 16:49:20 CEST

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yikes!