Nostr notes by Greg Johnston

we think alike, yesterday I took out a small jar of last year’s ...

2026-07-27T02:35:08+02:00

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we think alike, yesterday I took out a small jar of last year’s raspberry jam, had some on toast. Today I picked better’n a pint of blueberries and thought about making banana-blueberry bread, have some overripe bananas in the freezer. But opted to make smoked trout spread with cream cheese. The bread will happen though.

It grows like a giant weed, if you have a big enough space in the ...

2026-05-26T03:25:08+02:00

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It grows like a giant weed, if you have a big enough space in the garden, it is maintenance free and comes back year after year for decades. Terrific pie material!

It’s perfect right now, and we have lots. We’re going to ...

2026-05-26T02:58:11+02:00

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It’s perfect right now, and we have lots. We’re going to freeze some.

Wife made a rhubarb and raspberry pie yesterday, the last of our ...

2026-05-26T01:53:17+02:00

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Wife made a rhubarb and raspberry pie yesterday, the last of our 2025 raspberries and this year’s rhubarb. So good! In fact I am about to go eat some. 😀

I'm waiting, I've been fooled before by early warm ...

2026-05-02T15:58:42+02:00

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I'm waiting, I've been fooled before by early warm spells. Probably won't put my tomatoes out for two-four weeks, depending on the variety.

Our hummers have almost disappeared from the feeders, was super ...

2026-04-24T16:26:29+02:00

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Our hummers have almost disappeared from the feeders, was super busy all winter with Annas, a couple rufous arrived, but in the last 10 days almost none. Could be just so many blossoms available right now but unusual, I'm a bit worried.

I prepared a plot chart for my garlic. However, I did add late a ...

2026-03-31T16:11:24+02:00

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I prepared a plot chart for my garlic. However, I did add late a row of mixed varieties, the mystery row. 🙂

#SilentSunday #Hiking #AltText ...

2026-03-29T18:51:48+02:00

#SilentSunday #Hiking #AltText

woman was hit by a car at our No Kings in Kirkland WA. I saw the ...

2026-03-29T00:36:35+01:00

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woman was hit by a car at our No Kings in Kirkland WA. I saw the aftermath and an aid car arrive. Did not look good, I hope she is OK.

Went down to check with the beavers about spring, they’re happy ...

2026-03-20T23:32:23+01:00

Went down to check with the beavers about spring, they’re happy with it. We are too. #Hiking #FootpathFriday #Mosstodon #AltText

Have an old galvanized garbage can I might use.

2026-03-15T16:16:52+01:00

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Have an old galvanized garbage can I might use.

Was just reading about forcing rhubarb, might try it. But ours is ...

2026-03-15T16:06:07+01:00

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Was just reading about forcing rhubarb, might try it. But ours is not even close to that far along.

Four beavers happy together munching on sticks, another swimming ...

2026-03-14T19:25:28+01:00

Four beavers happy together munching on sticks, another swimming alone and a pair of hooded mergansers on the morning ramble, which we sneaked in before snow started squalling again. #Hikkng #AltText

Double eagle chillin' in a tree on this morning's jaunt, ...

2026-03-09T19:45:53+01:00

Double eagle chillin' in a tree on this morning's jaunt, then along comes another and they start sqwuakin'. I think they want to be alone together, it's that time of year. #Hiking #Birding #AltText

please note: Winter backpack trip on the coast. It's ...

2026-03-04T18:52:55+01:00

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please note: Winter backpack trip on the coast. It's possible!

Portage Head sea stacks and arch (lower left) on the north end of ...

2026-03-04T18:16:21+01:00

Portage Head sea stacks and arch (lower left) on the north end of Shi Shi Beach -- it's pronounced "Shy Shy." Taken while hiking out after a three-day backpack trip last weekend. This is Makah land just north of Olympic National Park. #MeerMittwoch #Hiking #AltText.

Monday morning moon set, from Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National ...

2026-03-02T20:29:50+01:00

Monday morning moon set, from Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park. #Hiking #AltText

Another fat Sitka spruce on the beach, this one on Willapa Bay, ...

2026-02-24T18:08:48+01:00

Another fat Sitka spruce on the beach, this one on Willapa Bay, unearthed by storms and dead but still upright, for #ThickTrunkTuesday #Hiking #AltText

Second Beach sea stacks, Olympic National Park, and morning moon ...

2026-02-18T19:06:01+01:00

Second Beach sea stacks, Olympic National Park, and morning moon for #MeerMittwoch. #Hiking #AltText

Second Beach approach and sea stacks for #FootpathFriday #Hiking ...

2026-02-06T18:13:30+01:00

Second Beach approach and sea stacks for #FootpathFriday #Hiking #AltText

Two climbers found dead on Tahoma. Winter climbing on the big ...

2026-01-23T19:43:48+01:00

Two climbers found dead on Tahoma. Winter climbing on the big volcano is inherently risky. So sad. Paywall free link below.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/2-climbers-found-dead-on-mount-rainier/

Is it the neighbor whose been sick, who you've been taking ...

2026-01-18T22:43:11+01:00

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Is it the neighbor whose been sick, who you've been taking food to?

, did you feels this?

2026-01-16T20:53:46+01:00

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, did you feels this?

That would be a challenge, the approach is long for starters, and ...

2026-01-02T00:16:06+01:00

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That would be a challenge, the approach is long for starters, and without looking, I think most of that would be a rugged off-trail trek. There is a hot springs up there somewhere, difficult to reach but some have found it. May the force be with you!

Mt Glacier? Do you mean Glacier Peak or another mountain?

2026-01-01T23:27:44+01:00

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Mt Glacier? Do you mean Glacier Peak or another mountain?

Did you take that?

2025-12-20T01:49:18+01:00

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Did you take that?

What’s your take on this Mark? Folks on Bluesky are saying the ...

2025-12-18T04:18:31+01:00

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What’s your take on this Mark? Folks on Bluesky are saying the new models aren’t actually using AI, just much improved Machine Learning modeling. At any rate, some are saying it will mean improved forecasting. 🤷
https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-deploys-new-generation-of-ai-driven-global-weather-models

That’s a good price and the wood handle is sweet. I looked at ...

2025-12-11T01:32:35+01:00

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That’s a good price and the wood handle is sweet. I looked at oyster knives at a marine supply store in Astoria OR today but it didn’t have any better than what I have. I have two long blade knives for side-shucking large oysters and a short blade for hinge shucking smaller oysters we eat raw on the half shell. Both have high density plastic handles and stainless steel blades. I had fried oysters at a restaurant here last night. Disappointed, OK but not great.

Gatorade makes one. I don’t think I’ve seen it in a grocery ...

2025-12-09T22:42:09+01:00

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Gatorade makes one. I don’t think I’ve seen it in a grocery store though.
https://www.gatorade.com/product/gatorade-fit/watermelon-strawberry-ready-to-drink

leaves are a great resource for the garden, flower beds and ...

2025-11-26T23:59:59+01:00

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leaves are a great resource for the garden, flower beds and compost bin. I never throw them in the yard waste bin.

Think I’ll post a giant drift wood photo from here for Thick ...

2025-10-14T15:37:33+02:00

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Think I’ll post a giant drift wood photo from here for Thick Trunk Tuesday. 🙂

that is a big log, do you think redwood? Pretty sure I won’t be ...

2025-10-14T04:07:56+02:00

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that is a big log, do you think redwood? Pretty sure I won’t be nekkid biking either. 😅

Same with the recipe I use. It seems like a lot but EVOO is a ...

2025-08-16T03:03:12+02:00

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Same with the recipe I use. It seems like a lot but EVOO is a healthy oil and I think it keeps the muffins moist.

Where would you get a carved stone like that? It's a terrific ...

2025-05-11T04:33:38+02:00

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Where would you get a carved stone like that? It's a terrific chunk of stone.

the geese sure are flying, was out on the coast last three days, ...

2025-04-17T04:08:30+02:00

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the geese sure are flying, was out on the coast last three days, saw and heard lots of honkers. Also saw uncommonly large numbers of dowitchers foraging at the edge of the surf, they must be migrating too.

Son, grandson and gramps went razor clam digging on the morning ...

2025-04-15T18:22:55+02:00

Son, grandson and gramps went razor clam digging on the morning minus tide, here we are with one limit, we all got our limits (15 clams each). #WashingtonCoast #WashingtonState #GetOutside

Good evening from Moclips. #Sunset #WashingtonState ...

2025-04-15T05:20:27+02:00

Good evening from Moclips. #Sunset #WashingtonState #WashingtonCoast

Quick hike at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, jammed with ...

2025-03-27T16:41:22+01:00

Quick hike at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, jammed with spring break crowds and one major loop closed for work, but got in some steps, got some photos. #Hiking #Walking #Geology

Crazy about redheads, and saw this beauty on the morning bimble. ...

2025-03-10T19:06:22+01:00

Crazy about redheads, and saw this beauty on the morning bimble. #Hiking #Walking #Birding #GetOutside

An eagle will sit in a tree and let you frame and shoot, but tiny ...

2025-01-23T20:38:09+01:00

An eagle will sit in a tree and let you frame and shoot, but tiny tweeties like kinglets hardly stop moving and take patience, a virtue I sadly lack. Therefore I'm pleased to get two OK images out of some 70 I shot of this pretty ruby-crowned kinglet. I can do better, I'll keep trying. #Birding #Hiking #GetOutside

My lame attempt. ...

2024-11-16T21:44:52+01:00

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My lame attempt.

Pretty much as I saw it, well done.

2024-11-16T20:39:00+01:00

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Pretty much as I saw it, well done.

I get outside, used to go for a run, now I just walk. Gets me out ...

2024-11-14T00:44:54+01:00

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I get outside, used to go for a run, now I just walk. Gets me out of my head and into the moment. 🙂

Spawn and die. Coho salmon creating a new generation as their ...

2024-10-15T01:24:44+02:00

Spawn and die. Coho salmon creating a new generation as their last act, in the Nemah River in southwestern Washington. #GetOutside

Cooper’s hawk spreading its long tail feathers while catching ...

2024-09-21T18:59:47+02:00

Cooper’s hawk spreading its long tail feathers while catching the Saturday morning sunshine. #Hiking #Birding #GetOutside

Tomato season is upon me, this Supersteak is probably going to be ...

2024-09-09T16:23:32+02:00

Tomato season is upon me, this Supersteak is probably going to be my biggest this season. Lots ripening suddenly it seems, need to can salsa today or tomorrow. #Gardening #GrowYourOwn

One piece of raspberry pie left after everybody was gone, so I ...

2024-08-28T04:16:04+02:00

One piece of raspberry pie left after everybody was gone, so I had another. Well, really two and a half. It should not go to waste. Don’t judge! #GrowYourOwn #Gardening

It's on the top of the hill, above Lake Washington, which of ...

2024-08-21T19:44:49+02:00

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It's on the top of the hill, above Lake Washington, which of course the glaciers dug.

We have a fairly large granite (I think) erratic here on Finn ...

2024-08-21T19:38:34+02:00

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We have a fairly large granite (I think) erratic here on Finn Hill, it's in a forested park and mountain bikers use it as a feature.