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Roland Muts
@rhcmuts.bsky.social
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Working hard, sometimes not smart. Weekends traveling to SW WI for some 180 degree mental break. #camping #IslandTime

Need to dust off my 80mm scope.

Wildlife. Birds. Nature. Dark skies. Air shows. Pi computers. TCM. P1100.

Weather station: KILSUGAR31
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Found #AllDressed om the #NorthShore!
Lays All dressed chips!
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Crazy. Silver Bay MN to Burns Harbor, IN - day in day out.

All they do is ferry taconite from MN to the steel mills in IN

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taconite
A map of the lakes - Silver Bay, MN on Lake Superior, to Sault St. Marie, then down towards Lake Michigan to Burns Harbor, IN
December 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Photo of a tv showing someone asleep, wearing a shirt that is blurred out. On a tcm movie. Which makes me wonder: was the original blurred out as well?
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Also, pasties! #Pasty
Closeup of a pasty, hand made, hand held "mini calzone", but buttery flaky crust, filled with beef, pork, potato, rutabaga, carrots, onions
November 29, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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#TravelWI #TravelMN
US-53 North, somewhere between Spooner, WI and Superior, WI A real winter wonderland, lots of snow from yesterday's storm, but roads very passable. WIDOT and MNDOT did great work. US-53 North, somewhere between Spooner, WI and Superior, WI A real winter wonderland, lots of snow from yesterday's storm, but roads very passable. WIDOT and MNDOT did great work. US-53 North, somewhere between Spooner, WI and Superior, WI A real winter wonderland, lots of snow from yesterday's storm, but roads very passable. WIDOT and MNDOT did great work. US-53 North, somewhere between Spooner, WI and Superior, WI A real winter wonderland, lots of snow from yesterday's storm, but roads very passable. WIDOT and MNDOT did great work. This photo opens up in the valley, you can see across the lake Duluth, MN
November 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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That was one great drive!
Map showing the upper Midwest, going from roughly La Crosse to Duluth to the North Shore of Lake Superior
November 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Finally, over the past few months, several elements of the climate action plan I worked on as Minister of the Environment have been, or are about to be, dismantled: consumer carbon pricing, the Zero Emission Vehicle standard, the oil and gas sector emissions cap, the framework to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, and the Clean Electricity Regulations. In my view, these measures remain essential to our climate action plan. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the citizens of Laurier-Sainte-Marie for the trust they have placed in me since 2019. I will continue to represent them as their Liberal Member of Parliament with dedication. I also thank the Prime Minister for the honor of serving in his cabinet and as his lieutenant in Quebec. When I entered politics, it was because I had a deep conviction that I could make a difference in fighting climate change and protecting our environment. My commitment to leaving a better world for the future of our children and our planet remains unchanged. Steven Guilbeault Member of Parliament for Laurier-Sainte-Marie
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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First, there was no consultation with the Indigenous nations of the West Coast of British Columbia or with the provincial government, who would be greatly affected by this agreement. Furthermore, a pipeline to the West Coast would have major environmental impacts, particularly as it could cross the Great Bear Rainforest, contribute to a significant increase in climate pollution, and move Canada further away from its greenhouse gas reduction targets. Lifting the tanker ban on the West Coast would also significantly increase the risk of accidents in the region. This moratorium was established in 1972 following a unanimous vote in the House of Commons, notably because navigation in the Hecate Strait is highly dangerous. Its removal would also hinder the creation of a marine conservation area in the Great Bear Sea, a project our government has been actively developing with Indigenous partners and the government of British Columbia for several years, protecting more than 100,000 km² of this ecologically sensitive region. We cannot hope to decarbonize our economy without decarbonizing the electricity sector The proposal to exempt Alberta from the Clean Electricity Regulations in exchange for stricter industrial carbon pricing rules and the Pathways project is, in my view, a serious mistake. As shown in the analysis submitted to the House of Commons, without this regulation, the electricity sector—which has halved its pollution over the past 20 years—would return to an upward emissions trajectory. This regulation also saves lives by reducing air pollution, generates over $3 billion in healthcare savings, and ultimately reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 182 million tonnes. Additionally, introducing a new fossil fuel subsidy for enhanced oil recovery contradicts the framework adopted by the Liberal government in 2024 to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, while giving a competitive advantage to this industry at the expense of renewable energy and clean technologies
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Statement by Steven Guilbeault This afternoon, it is with great sadness that I submitted my resignation to the Prime Minister as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec. As you know, I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment. Over the past ten years, our country has made historic progress in reducing climate pollution, protecting nature and the environment, while our economy continued to grow. I believe I have contributed to these advancements, and I remain deeply proud of the achievements I have helped bring forward: Standing up to tech giants and major polluters Implementing Canada's first emissions reduction plan, slowing their growth and placing them on a downward trajectory Establishing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Modernizing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Developing the country's first national climate adaptation strategy to protect our communities Eliminating harmful single-use plastics Implementing the most ambitious nature conservation plan in the country's history Continuing the modernization of the Official Languages ​​Act Making historic investments in arts and culture, including during the COVID-19 crisis and in the most recent budget Changes in our relationship with the United States have led to profound disruptions affecting the global order, diplomatic relations, and the economy. I understand and share the Prime Minister's efforts to ensure our country remains united and that all regions feel they have a voice. Despite this difficult economic context, I remain one of those for whom environmental issues must remain front and center. That is why I strongly oppose the Memorandum of Understanding between the federal government and the government of Alberta
November 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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With alt text. I used Google Translate on the image, it recognized the text, copied and pasted it into the alt text for this image.
NAL IONA WEATHER Key Messages for Post-Thanksgiving Winter Storm Issued: Tue, Nov 25, 2025 3:35 PM CST Heavy snow potential increasing for the Upper Midwest this weekend Winter Storm Develops This Weekend Confidence is increasing for a winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies and track across the Central Plains into the Upper Midwest early this weekend. Timing and Location Snow will begin across the northern Rockies on Friday night, then spread through the central Rockies and Central Plains through Saturday, reaching the Upper Midwest by late Saturday into Sunday. Primary Hazard: Heavy Snow A significant amount of accumulating snow is likely across the Central Plains into the Upper Midwest, with over 50% chance of greater than 6 inches of snowfall possible across the region. Impact to Post-Thanksgiving Travel Heavy snowfall from this storm could lead to hazardous Post-Thanksgiving travel conditions over portions of the Upper Midwest. Conditions should improve by later on Sunday. Plan travel accordingly. US Department of Commerce % Chance of 6+ inches of snowfall Friday-Sunday morning Falls Wawa Drew Liske nwood Bary Soum Marquette St. Cloud Minneapolis Rhinelander Wausau Appleton Petoskey Alpena Traverse City Mason City Milwaukee Lansing ff Dodge Watertoo Dubu Ame Des Moines Davenport Chicago Kankaken Offumwa Peoria Springtialt Indianapolis Bloomington Cincinnati National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration condon Waukegan Elkhart Weather Prediction Center College Park, Maryland For more information go to: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov and www.weather.gov
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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So how are some of these replies coming through without the post these accounts are replying to? #bluesky #BskySupport
Screenshot of a fundraising skeet, replying to me, but the android bsky app dors not show the skeet replying to.
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Sliver of a moon... #swWI
Center of image is a sliver of the Moon. Overlooking the Mississippi River, the main channel catches a reflection of the moon. The sun has set for 15 mins or so, thr sky is clear. Towards the horizon some scattered clouds, pink orange and yellow hues because of the sunset. The old Blackhawk bridge is no longer there, so you don't see the bridge lights anymore. The new bridge they're building will open late 2027 :-(
November 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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#campfire #hotdogs
Camp fire, stick, hot dogs, hot coals Closeup of hot dog about to fall off stick, but looks ready! Hot dog on half a bun, ready for nom nom
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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#winnerwell medium wood stove. Trying to figure out if this can heat an ice fishing / canvas tent or perhaps a small shed.
Showing a medium size winnerwell wood stove, with a chimney curving from vertical to horizontal back to vertical. Had sone trouble getting it started, but now it seems to be working
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Every weekend making coffee in a percolator got me yearning for the same during the week.

Bought one. You should see the box it came in...
Pristine Amazon delivery box, ripped-apart product box... At least the percolator doesnt look dented or damaged.
November 17, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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And off to the WI side again. IA side is complicated, active railroad going through town, ferry traffic has to cross this.

Looks like good security (truck blocking crossing), since no gates.
12 cars all patiently loaded and waiting.
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Something you rarely see: a 15-barge combination #Mississippi #LansingIA going downstream. (Window kinda dirty...)
November 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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12 cars per trip, each trip takes about 20 mins, with rolling on/off. Ferry goes underneath old and start ofbthe new Blackhawk Bridge. One of the last of its kind.
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Old bridge being dismantled, the new one being built side by side.
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Ferry on the Wisconsin side departing for Lansing, IA

#BlackhawkBridge #WI82
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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I put some anti-slip tape on a wooden ramp. Bit of overspray, and may need to add a bit more glue here and there. Gorrila tape and 3M heavy duty adhesive spray. Windy, so some leaves and grass caught as well :-)

Should have brought a roller.
8 ft wide, 3 ft deep, wooden ramp. 6x 2.5ft 2.5 inch wide strips on the outsides, and two shorter strips in between. 2 rolls of "tread tape", each 10ft long. Worked out just fine. Let's see how it holds up over the winter
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Very faint. Barely seeing it on the photos. Need to shoot some photos on a regular night for comparison.

Perhaps I can boost colors on these ones. A "tomorrow problem"

#Aurora #northernlights #sugargroveIL
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Very faint. Not naked eye. But that's the car malls nearby, I guess.
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Nothing here yet. 5 sec exposure, 60554
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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@huubeggen.bsky.social kweet niet hoe in NL, maar dit is in Sugar Grove, IL...
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM