Kevin Vermeer
@kevinvermeer.bsky.social
Managing to be a father, husband, engineer, reader, gamer, runner, cyclist, Michigander, atheist, and a progressive... simultaneously!
I don't suppose that in all the 9 realms of MAGA that there's any such thing as a rubber duck?
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I don't suppose that in all the 9 realms of MAGA that there's any such thing as a rubber duck?
FWIW, I've driven this route many times (in gas cars) and I much prefer the west route. Taking the longer, rougher expressway route can be easier if you've got lane keeping and radar cruise to just set and forget, but the rural Indiana scenery is much more engaging to actually drive.
October 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
FWIW, I've driven this route many times (in gas cars) and I much prefer the west route. Taking the longer, rougher expressway route can be easier if you've got lane keeping and radar cruise to just set and forget, but the rural Indiana scenery is much more engaging to actually drive.
There's a little bit on the west side of 131 at 28th Street keeping things quiet for the suburban neighborhoods down there. But you're right, having nothing more than Jersey barriers through the S-curve, 196, and 96. That is even more deranged.
October 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
There's a little bit on the west side of 131 at 28th Street keeping things quiet for the suburban neighborhoods down there. But you're right, having nothing more than Jersey barriers through the S-curve, 196, and 96. That is even more deranged.
I suppose that's not such a bad plague. Remind me - what's next in the forecast? Hailstones weighing slightly less than 100 pounds?
September 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I suppose that's not such a bad plague. Remind me - what's next in the forecast? Hailstones weighing slightly less than 100 pounds?
Good morning to you too! The backdrop is gorgeous, but I'm sad to see your pristine wilderness is also infested with purple loosestrife in the foreground... Do you have the loosestrife beetle there?
September 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Good morning to you too! The backdrop is gorgeous, but I'm sad to see your pristine wilderness is also infested with purple loosestrife in the foreground... Do you have the loosestrife beetle there?
*Sale price is $13 or $1 per dam.*
Are we taking bets on whether or not Hull Street Energy, LLC is going to actually maintain these things, or just profit from the electricity and then turn out empty pockets like Boyce Hydro at Edenville and Sanford?
Are we taking bets on whether or not Hull Street Energy, LLC is going to actually maintain these things, or just profit from the electricity and then turn out empty pockets like Boyce Hydro at Edenville and Sanford?
September 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
*Sale price is $13 or $1 per dam.*
Are we taking bets on whether or not Hull Street Energy, LLC is going to actually maintain these things, or just profit from the electricity and then turn out empty pockets like Boyce Hydro at Edenville and Sanford?
Are we taking bets on whether or not Hull Street Energy, LLC is going to actually maintain these things, or just profit from the electricity and then turn out empty pockets like Boyce Hydro at Edenville and Sanford?
Haven't read any of the others in this post (yet) but the presence of that favorite lends a lot of credibility to your other recommendations...
September 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Haven't read any of the others in this post (yet) but the presence of that favorite lends a lot of credibility to your other recommendations...
I loved reading "There Is No Antimemetics Division" for free on the author's website, so much so that I bought hardovers of "Ra" and "Fine Structure", which were also great. I'm excited to be able to hold a physical copy of TINAD in November!
September 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I loved reading "There Is No Antimemetics Division" for free on the author's website, so much so that I bought hardovers of "Ra" and "Fine Structure", which were also great. I'm excited to be able to hold a physical copy of TINAD in November!
The experience was type 2 fun crossing into type 3 - I'm definitely going to be more intentional about hydration and electrolyte intake on longer races in the future.
September 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The experience was type 2 fun crossing into type 3 - I'm definitely going to be more intentional about hydration and electrolyte intake on longer races in the future.
Spent 60 long seconds at about mile 31, upside down in a patch of poison ivy, with my knees hyperextended because I was physically incapable of releasing my quads - they just would not listen. But they were too tired to stay locked for long, I'm proud to say that I got up and eventually finished!
September 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Spent 60 long seconds at about mile 31, upside down in a patch of poison ivy, with my knees hyperextended because I was physically incapable of releasing my quads - they just would not listen. But they were too tired to stay locked for long, I'm proud to say that I got up and eventually finished!
I pushed it to the limit Monday and Tuesday in order to be ahead today, taking it slow and steady for a while.
August 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I pushed it to the limit Monday and Tuesday in order to be ahead today, taking it slow and steady for a while.
In spite of the emergency, United had the gall to call for an on-time departure for UA5650 to Chicago at 6am... disgraceful! The doors are closed and there are empty seats on what should be a full flight that has a long list on standby.
August 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In spite of the emergency, United had the gall to call for an on-time departure for UA5650 to Chicago at 6am... disgraceful! The doors are closed and there are empty seats on what should be a full flight that has a long list on standby.
Farthest I've been:
N: Houghton, MI, US
E: Boston, MA, US
S: Aguascalientes, MX
W: Shanghai, CN
N: Houghton, MI, US
E: Boston, MA, US
S: Aguascalientes, MX
W: Shanghai, CN
August 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Farthest I've been:
N: Houghton, MI, US
E: Boston, MA, US
S: Aguascalientes, MX
W: Shanghai, CN
N: Houghton, MI, US
E: Boston, MA, US
S: Aguascalientes, MX
W: Shanghai, CN
Unfortunately, I'm double-booked tomorrow (volunteering with GR Parks, come join us at Pickerel Lake Park if you can't get in at Mallory's event) so there's a spot available. Email Isaac at mcmorrowformichigan dot com if you want to talk to a real human instead of a web form.
July 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Unfortunately, I'm double-booked tomorrow (volunteering with GR Parks, come join us at Pickerel Lake Park if you can't get in at Mallory's event) so there's a spot available. Email Isaac at mcmorrowformichigan dot com if you want to talk to a real human instead of a web form.
I also felt that was in poor taste and did not donate, but filled out the form anyway. To my surprise, I got the confirmation by email this morning!
July 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I also felt that was in poor taste and did not donate, but filled out the form anyway. To my surprise, I got the confirmation by email this morning!
Oh, is that what those are? I found what I thought to be a large box turtle with unusual yellow polka dots instead of their usual mottling at Rogue River Park in Belmont last week. Didn't have my phone on me at the time, but it was a big guy, almost 10" long! It's encouraging to see them doing well!
July 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Oh, is that what those are? I found what I thought to be a large box turtle with unusual yellow polka dots instead of their usual mottling at Rogue River Park in Belmont last week. Didn't have my phone on me at the time, but it was a big guy, almost 10" long! It's encouraging to see them doing well!
That much is obvious! But the real question is "are there better office locations?"
July 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
That much is obvious! But the real question is "are there better office locations?"
It doesn't appear to be right now, there's only myself and my son here that I've seen.
June 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It doesn't appear to be right now, there's only myself and my son here that I've seen.
Chuck and I are here, where's everyone at?
June 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Chuck and I are here, where's everyone at?
It makes me sad that you're probably right. Those models were under the equivalent of $40k at one time, but now they can't let them undercut the more profitable SUV market.
June 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It makes me sad that you're probably right. Those models were under the equivalent of $40k at one time, but now they can't let them undercut the more profitable SUV market.