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JimD
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Retired: software engineer, ASIC engineer and Fire Division Chief. I do lots of different things for projects, but mainly I post pix of cats…
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One always designs better with assistance…
Sweet Dolce (aka Her Royal Highness) watches carefully as I knock out a quick design on my computer…
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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I sat and listened to the surf. Didn’t really help but I need to take some time to count the blessings! (Photo from a few days ago)
Scripps pier, from Revelle lab, 2000 building
October 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Welp…
NCDJPA: (CAD MESSAGE) BE ADVISED:: NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND 5 WILL BE COMPLETELY CLOSED TODAY FROM 1100-1500. STARTING AT THE 76 THROUGH TO BASILONE. Text stop to opt out
October 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Lathes can do more than just make things round….
June 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Kinda proud of little ol’ Ramona!
June 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Small town. Big stupid. Valley center, CA
Image from a parade in valley center ca, where the local republican club portrays TFG with blood on his ear… Image from a parade in valley center ca, where the local republican club portrays TFG with blood on his ear…
June 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Scripps pier, La Jolla.
March 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Scripps pier 3/14/2025
March 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Hard at work
Scripps pier, La Jolla
March 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Scripps pier
March 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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I offer a similarly mind-cleansing photo
Ocean, Scripps pier and La Jolla, seen from the SIO campus
March 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Field work yesterday. In the distance, you can’t see the peak of Big Black Mountain in Ramona, CA. Years ago there was a fire lookout tower here, today there is a wireless relay site and a set of cameras.
In the distance, you can’t see the peak of Big Black Mountain in Ramona, CA. Years ago there was a fire lookout tower here, today there is a wireless relay site and a set of cameras.
February 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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The view from work today… mind cleanse.
Scripps pier, La Jolla on a drizzly day
February 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Otay fire… from @HPWREN
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January 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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From the Ahwahnee
January 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Annnnd…. Again!
PSPS email from SDGE
January 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Welp, looks like we are gonna have another PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff)
SDGE weather warning
January 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Photos…
Designed the circuit board… Arduino nano 33 IOT based Gears and motor Designed the gears and the mounting plates. Used Onshape, which is a pretty cool tool
January 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Designed and built another iteration of a 3d printed clock…
January 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Alice (the cat) in her hammock bed, decrying the inhumanity of the last year. Or perhaps upset that the fire in the wood stove has burned down and isn’t warming her like it should….
January 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Indeed it is!
Dolce, international cat of leisure…
December 14, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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Alice for the win…
Young Alice, the kitten, looking both regal and murderous at the same time
December 11, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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#sandiego #psps update…
Sdge outage summary. Over 50,000 customers out as of Tuesday morning Sdge PSPS map as of Tuesday morning
December 10, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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PSPS… it’s not just how you call a cat, in this case it’s a Public Safety Power Shutoff… and, here we are… no power for the next few days, because there is a wind event predicted… #sdge #psps
Sdg&e’s psps map as of about 1815 on Monday December 9
December 10, 2024 at 2:16 AM
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PSPS isn’t just for cats…
Due to forecasted high fire risk conditions, your area is currently under a Public Safety Power Shutoff Warning and SDG&E may need to shut off power for safety as a last resort in 24-48 hours. We know being without electricity is difficult and we appreciate your patience. We will provide regular updates until the high fire risk has passed or power has been restored. What you need to know: SDG&E will continue to monitor weather and high fire risk conditions and will provide regular updates via text, voice and email. Weather forecasts can change quickly so power shutoff forecasts will be most accurate the day of the potential outage. If power is shut off at your location to reduce the risk of a wildfire: We will not turn it back on until the risk has passed, and conditions are safe to do so. We may open a Community Resource Center (CRC) in your area where you can charge small electronics, get water and snacks, and find real-time outage information. You will be notified if a CRC is opened We recommend you plan for an extended outage. Talk with your household about your emergency plan. If you have a backup generator, please do a safety check and make sure you have enough fuel to last several days. Generator safety tips can be found here (sdge.com/generator). If you rely on uninterrupted power for your health and safety, or need assistance, additional support may be available by dialing 211 or (VRS) 858-300-1211. In most cases, SDG&E expects to be able to turn power back on within 24 to 48 hours after high fire risk conditions have passed. However, if conditions continue, or repairs are needed to damaged power lines, power could stay off longer than 48 hours. If you see a downed power line, do not touch it. Assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Report it immediately by calling 911. Read this message in other languages: SDGE.com/m2e View in ASL: https://sdge.ahasalerts.com/ActiveAlerts.aspx?id=M2
December 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM