Kevin Vermeer
@kevinvermeer.bsky.social
Managing to be a father, husband, engineer, reader, gamer, runner, cyclist, Michigander, atheist, and a progressive... simultaneously!
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Kevin Vermeer
@kevinvermeer.bsky.social
· May 11
Crushed my race in the 2025 Grand Rapids Riverbank Run! I was faster than anticipated just patiently holding threshold heart rate. I started to wear out at ~11 miles, gradually pushed harder, but didn't crash and burn - I finished with exactly nothing left. #riverbankrun #grandrapids #rungr
Got some sizeable hail here in north Grand Rapids this afternoon! The biggest chunks are about 9/16" in diameter.
October 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Got some sizeable hail here in north Grand Rapids this afternoon! The biggest chunks are about 9/16" in diameter.
@reiunion.bsky.social - any comment on the recent email requesting new board members, and nominating "Lisa Bougie, Eric Spruck, and John Vandemore" of various infamous, multi-billion-dollar retailers like Nike?
September 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
@reiunion.bsky.social - any comment on the recent email requesting new board members, and nominating "Lisa Bougie, Eric Spruck, and John Vandemore" of various infamous, multi-billion-dollar retailers like Nike?
Crashed (literally) and burned (figuratively) at #LordOfTheSprings bike race at Yankee Springs, MI on Saturday. First 25 miles went great, but I messed up my hydration/electrolytes and suffered the worst cramps of my life for the next 12 miles.
September 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Crashed (literally) and burned (figuratively) at #LordOfTheSprings bike race at Yankee Springs, MI on Saturday. First 25 miles went great, but I messed up my hydration/electrolytes and suffered the worst cramps of my life for the next 12 miles.
Busy start to the week at #GRR airport....Fire alarm emptied the entire terminal building until 5:05am, resulting in a line for security like I've never seen before, backed up all the way to and even beyond the doors!
August 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Busy start to the week at #GRR airport....Fire alarm emptied the entire terminal building until 5:05am, resulting in a line for security like I've never seen before, backed up all the way to and even beyond the doors!
Set your calendars for Food Truck Fridays at Riverside Park! It was magnificent tonight.
We enjoyed the community atmosphere and live music from www.harrydeandustyboys.com while we ate delicious sliders, fries, and paella.
We enjoyed the community atmosphere and live music from www.harrydeandustyboys.com while we ate delicious sliders, fries, and paella.
May 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Set your calendars for Food Truck Fridays at Riverside Park! It was magnificent tonight.
We enjoyed the community atmosphere and live music from www.harrydeandustyboys.com while we ate delicious sliders, fries, and paella.
We enjoyed the community atmosphere and live music from www.harrydeandustyboys.com while we ate delicious sliders, fries, and paella.
Crushed my race in the 2025 Grand Rapids Riverbank Run! I was faster than anticipated just patiently holding threshold heart rate. I started to wear out at ~11 miles, gradually pushed harder, but didn't crash and burn - I finished with exactly nothing left. #riverbankrun #grandrapids #rungr
May 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Crushed my race in the 2025 Grand Rapids Riverbank Run! I was faster than anticipated just patiently holding threshold heart rate. I started to wear out at ~11 miles, gradually pushed harder, but didn't crash and burn - I finished with exactly nothing left. #riverbankrun #grandrapids #rungr
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WE DID IT! We won REI's board election!! REI just confirmed the news in their annual member meeting, and we couldn’t be more thrilled and empowered! This victory is a massive step forward for our movement and for the future of our Co-op.
May 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
WE DID IT! We won REI's board election!! REI just confirmed the news in their annual member meeting, and we couldn’t be more thrilled and empowered! This victory is a massive step forward for our movement and for the future of our Co-op.
Full rack of bikes on #NationalBikeToSchoolDay. There's some hope, the kids get it and they love it!
May 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Full rack of bikes on #NationalBikeToSchoolDay. There's some hope, the kids get it and they love it!
It's been a drought of almost exactly 2 years since BOM uploaded some Project Binky that wasn't just half a job on some overcomplicated dashboard gauges, but today, they've finally uploaded... the completion of the gauges:
youtu.be/G9Wqh7KxgdM
youtu.be/G9Wqh7KxgdM
Project Binky - Episode 40 - Austin Mini GT-Four - Turbocharged 4WD Mini
YouTube video by Bad Obsession Motorsport
youtu.be
April 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
It's been a drought of almost exactly 2 years since BOM uploaded some Project Binky that wasn't just half a job on some overcomplicated dashboard gauges, but today, they've finally uploaded... the completion of the gauges:
youtu.be/G9Wqh7KxgdM
youtu.be/G9Wqh7KxgdM
Opening night at Trailside Treats Ice Cream of Belmont! Felt like summer.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Opening night at Trailside Treats Ice Cream of Belmont! Felt like summer.
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Every day is a chance to invest in our planet. On #EarthDay, we're reminded that protecting our #GreatLakes and other natural resources isn't just about the environment — it's about public health, equity and the future we're building together for all Michiganders.
April 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Every day is a chance to invest in our planet. On #EarthDay, we're reminded that protecting our #GreatLakes and other natural resources isn't just about the environment — it's about public health, equity and the future we're building together for all Michiganders.
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Happy Earth Day! 💚
April 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Happy Earth Day! 💚
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Booker's gone on for more than 24 hours straight now. There are about 45 Democrats in the Senate, if all of them had Cory's energy and stamina (I acknowledge many don't) they could take turns, he could take a break for a month and a half and stop the destruction of our government indefinitely.
April 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Booker's gone on for more than 24 hours straight now. There are about 45 Democrats in the Senate, if all of them had Cory's energy and stamina (I acknowledge many don't) they could take turns, he could take a break for a month and a half and stop the destruction of our government indefinitely.
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I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Big reveal from the Garmin newsroom today - they'd been a stalwart of the old model of selling great hardware with decent, free, mostly offline software to accompany it, but now succumbing to the temptation to monetize their users with monthly "premium" subscriptions:
Elevate your health and fitness goals with Garmin Connect+ | Garmin Newsroom
Garmin today announced Garmin Connect+, a premium plan that provides new features and even more personalized insights in the Garmin Connect™ smartphone app.
www.garmin.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Big reveal from the Garmin newsroom today - they'd been a stalwart of the old model of selling great hardware with decent, free, mostly offline software to accompany it, but now succumbing to the temptation to monetize their users with monthly "premium" subscriptions:
Crushed 12x400m in speed work on the track tonight! Alternated 3 a little over 5k pace and 1 near "all out". Felt faster than I've been in years, bodes well for summer race season!
March 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Crushed 12x400m in speed work on the track tonight! Alternated 3 a little over 5k pace and 1 near "all out". Felt faster than I've been in years, bodes well for summer race season!
Here's a gift article link to today's metaphorical bombshell describing literal bombshells that were dropped, courtesy of the Atlantic. Yesterday, the news was all mudslinging on whether the Signal messages were important. Here they are, decide for yourself.
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
www.theatlantic.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Here's a gift article link to today's metaphorical bombshell describing literal bombshells that were dropped, courtesy of the Atlantic. Yesterday, the news was all mudslinging on whether the Signal messages were important. Here they are, decide for yourself.
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Gift link for the non-Atlantic subscribers about how... I mean, the headline pretty much says it all, Trump's national security team included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic in a Signal chat about its plans for bombing Yemen.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Gift link for the non-Atlantic subscribers about how... I mean, the headline pretty much says it all, Trump's national security team included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic in a Signal chat about its plans for bombing Yemen.
25k long run training for 25k #riverbank run in 7 weeks! 15.7 miles in 2 hours, 19 minutes (8:49/mile).
Gotta bring that easy run pace down by just over a minute per mile if I want to break 2 hours...yikes! But felt strong for my longest run ever.
Half marathon split 1:55, finished fast.
#running
Gotta bring that easy run pace down by just over a minute per mile if I want to break 2 hours...yikes! But felt strong for my longest run ever.
Half marathon split 1:55, finished fast.
#running
March 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
25k long run training for 25k #riverbank run in 7 weeks! 15.7 miles in 2 hours, 19 minutes (8:49/mile).
Gotta bring that easy run pace down by just over a minute per mile if I want to break 2 hours...yikes! But felt strong for my longest run ever.
Half marathon split 1:55, finished fast.
#running
Gotta bring that easy run pace down by just over a minute per mile if I want to break 2 hours...yikes! But felt strong for my longest run ever.
Half marathon split 1:55, finished fast.
#running
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It's the Spring Equinox - the first astronomical day of spring! ☀️
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
March 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It's the Spring Equinox - the first astronomical day of spring! ☀️
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
Longer days. Lighter evenings.
Sunshine warm on your skin, birds singing, blossom in the branches.
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Wordle: locked in
Crossword: locked in
Scrolling through the worst news imaginable: so locked in
Sitting down to work: Benny Hill music
Crossword: locked in
Scrolling through the worst news imaginable: so locked in
Sitting down to work: Benny Hill music
March 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Wordle: locked in
Crossword: locked in
Scrolling through the worst news imaginable: so locked in
Sitting down to work: Benny Hill music
Crossword: locked in
Scrolling through the worst news imaginable: so locked in
Sitting down to work: Benny Hill music
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It's our pleasure to introduce two new watches that closely follow the original Pebble DNA. Both are available for pre-order starting today.
- Core 2 Duo: black/white display, $149, ships in July
- Core Time 2: 64 colour display, $225, ships in Dec
Pre-order today at store.rePebble.com
- Core 2 Duo: black/white display, $149, ships in July
- Core Time 2: 64 colour display, $225, ships in Dec
Pre-order today at store.rePebble.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It's our pleasure to introduce two new watches that closely follow the original Pebble DNA. Both are available for pre-order starting today.
- Core 2 Duo: black/white display, $149, ships in July
- Core Time 2: 64 colour display, $225, ships in Dec
Pre-order today at store.rePebble.com
- Core 2 Duo: black/white display, $149, ships in July
- Core Time 2: 64 colour display, $225, ships in Dec
Pre-order today at store.rePebble.com
Getting everything set up for lunar eclipse viewing! Should be great viewing with few clouds. Totality begins 2:26am and ends 3:31 here in Grand Rapids, MI.
March 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Getting everything set up for lunar eclipse viewing! Should be great viewing with few clouds. Totality begins 2:26am and ends 3:31 here in Grand Rapids, MI.