Brad Beckman
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Brad Beckman
@bradmakesmaps.bsky.social
Accidental GIS Analyst. Mapper of telecom networks. Polymath wannabe. Easily distracted by flags, dogs, and tea.
This is spectacular!
Just downloaded the app.
This spring i planted a small plot of prairie flowers in the yard.
Monarchs took up residence and had offspring. Counted about 16 at one point.
I enjoy going out and just watching them float around with the bees for a few minutes every day.
October 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
They are beautiful!
The only reason I don't carry one daily - they slip out of my pants pocket. They're smooth and slide out because I'm unobservant.
I did discover that the Fisher F-701 stainless steel pen will accept a Fisher Space Pen refill. The F-701 has a knurled grip, a clip, and retracts.
August 17, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Great news! Flew Kenmore from Seattle to the San Juan Islands last fall! Flying on a floatplane was a bucket item list for me. I even got to sit up front with the pilot. Absolutely made this list item unforgettable!
May 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“Hydration Station” has a certain ring. Reminds me of the old Saturday morning Schoolhouse Rock -Conjunction Junction.

youtu.be/LjdCFat9rjI?...
Grammar - Conjunction Junction - Schoolhouse Rock
YouTube video by Schoolhouse Rock
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May 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Can’t go wrong with LaVazza! What is the egg dish? And, what is the topping on the bread? Looks delicious!
May 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Dell Precision 5490
Intel Core Ultra 9 2.50Ghz
64GB RAM
Nvidia RTX2000 GPU

Ordered the highest end machine work offered then maxed the RAM and GPU.
No complaints. Does ArcPro just fine.
I do utility line work, not analytics or graphics. I went overkill on specs because I’ll have this til 2029.
April 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Lucky. Count yourself lucky.
April 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Stumbled upon Uruguay’s GIS data one day while searching for something else. Spent about five minutes looking over the data they provide. Impressive how much they have and make available. So I had to read their Wikipedia page. Impressive country.
Would like to visit.
April 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Hi Sarah! I’d like to be included in the starter pack please
November 19, 2024 at 1:06 AM