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Tech, Solar. Adelaide πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Contributions of poetry, photography and opinions are my own.©️ Just Bsky πŸ¦‹ πŸ““ https://grantherringe-xqiap.wordpress.com

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A black and white Little Pied Flycatcher from central Cambodia for alt #birdoftheday #birds #birding #cambodia #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026

11.03.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Buffering Batteries: The Grid Enhancing Technology No One Calls A GET - CleanTechnica Transmission buffering batteries do not increase line capacity but increase how much energy existing infrastructure can deliver each day.

Buffering Batteries: The Grid Enhancing Technology No One Calls A GET - CleanTechnica cleantechnica.com/2026/03/10/b...

11.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes please!

11.03.2026 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Upon reflection
In the kitchen
You can be assured
Of bonny detection

#bonny #vss365 #poetry

11.03.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This stunning looking bird is a male Scarlet Minivet taken in Malacca Malaysia. It is difficult to comprehend how bright these birds are but how difficult they can be to see in the tropical forest. #birds #birding #birdsseenin2026 #naturephotography #birdphotography

11.03.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A scanned photo of Katarapko Creek, taken by my father in 1994.

Traditionally inhabited by the Erwirung people. Is an anabranch off the Murray river between Berri and Loxton SA, and is a place of great cultural significance.

A scanned photo of Katarapko Creek, taken by my father in 1994. Traditionally inhabited by the Erwirung people. Is an anabranch off the Murray river between Berri and Loxton SA, and is a place of great cultural significance.

A scanned photo of Katarapko Creek, taken by my father in 1994.

Traditionally inhabited by the Erwirung people. Is an anabranch off the Murray river between Berri and Loxton SA, and is a place of great cultural significance.

#landscape #photography

11.03.2026 07:46 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An original artwork of wildflowers, created using acrylic paints on 12x12" board.

An original artwork of wildflowers, created using acrylic paints on 12x12" board.

A fleeting moment
of calm
scatters
dissonance
in a soft exhale,
as wildflowers
sway
in #Harmony
with
a cooling breeze
passing through
the remnants
of a torrid day.

#VSS365 #Poetry #DailyVerse #Nature

10.03.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Solar Batteries: Everything You Need To Compare (Cost, Payback, Brands) If you are considering a solar battery, my comprehensive guide walks you through brands, cost, payback, installation and much more...

Solar Battery Price List 2026
#homebatteries #energystorage

www.solarquotes.com.au/battery-stor...

10.03.2026 04:17 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A circular necklace made of alternating dark and light cylindrical beads, with three larger flat, L‑shaped pendants hanging from the lower half, displayed against a black background.

A circular necklace made of alternating dark and light cylindrical beads, with three larger flat, L‑shaped pendants hanging from the lower half, displayed against a black background.

This 6,000-year-old necklace offers a glimpse into the artistry of the Neolithic Schussenried culture in southwest Germany.
Its three marble pendants and jet‑and‑limestone beads create a striking black‑and‑white contrast, characteristic of the Schussenried culture's jewellery design. 🧡1/2

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10.03.2026 08:18 πŸ‘ 341 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Hobbit house entrance with a giant pumpkin in a wheelbarrow.

Hobbit house entrance with a giant pumpkin in a wheelbarrow.

#PhotoOfTheDay #Photography

10.03.2026 07:50 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Season off kilter 
#harmony no more. 
Leaves lay bleeding
upon nature’s floor.
Air stills days
endless breath. 
Silence of wing
ashes they glide 
then fall.
Cracked earth.
Tree smothers 
cinder it lies.
Summer keens 
death of blues.
Painted grey.
Earth dies bereft
of her hues.
#vss354 #poem #poet #Photo #Photography #BNW #ClassicMono #Words #Writer #BlueSky #WritingCommunity #Poetry #Artist #story

Season off kilter #harmony no more. Leaves lay bleeding upon nature’s floor. Air stills days endless breath. Silence of wing ashes they glide then fall. Cracked earth. Tree smothers cinder it lies. Summer keens death of blues. Painted grey. Earth dies bereft of her hues. #vss354 #poem #poet #Photo #Photography #BNW #ClassicMono #Words #Writer #BlueSky #WritingCommunity #Poetry #Artist #story

Season off kilter
#harmony no more.
Leaves lay bleeding
upon nature’s floor.
Air stills days
endless breath.
Silence of wing
ashes they glide
then fall.
Cracked earth.
Tree smothers
cinder it lies.
Summer keens
death of blues.
Painted grey.
Earth dies bereft
of her hues.
#vss354 #poem #poet

10.03.2026 07:52 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Another turn beckons
A plea of harmony
The song sets the moment
Carried by the rhythm
Along the river serene

#harmony #vss365 #poetry

10.03.2026 07:41 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the vibrant spark dwindled to ember remembrances, like the throes of a distant #lightning storm, or the redolence of a flower pressed into beloved poetry. my #skin is stilled, no longer #jolted to life by the thought of her; like a stare burns thru faraway memories

#vss365 #emoetry
#wildwalkprompt

09.03.2026 12:16 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A portrait of a red horse with blonde mane standing in the sun, looking straight at me. His mane is slightly off to one side in the wind. There is some frosty water droplets in his beard hairs.

A portrait of a red horse with blonde mane standing in the sun, looking straight at me. His mane is slightly off to one side in the wind. There is some frosty water droplets in his beard hairs.

Of course there were horses :)

Stafafell, #Iceland

08.03.2026 09:45 πŸ‘ 520 πŸ” 87 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 4
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New modelling shows renewable electricity can meet NZ future demand – without importingΒ gas NZ government plans to import gas raises questions about whether this is the best approach to strengthening energy security. New analysis suggests it is not.

New modelling shows renewable electricity can meet NZ future demand – without importingΒ gas reneweconomy.com.au/new-modellin...

09.03.2026 05:55 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Galileo’s handwritten notes found in ancient astronomy text Discovery sheds new light on how famed astronomer came to lead a scientific revolution

Galileo’s handwritten notes found in ancient astronomy text www.science.org/content/arti...

07.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Lingering bird darts afar
Grass carpet sweeps to ease
Hair bristles to tinny calm
Skies rush to gather aloft
Lightning pierces the pause
Smites the oak asunder

#lightning #vss365 #poetry

09.03.2026 11:46 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Emerald Tanager in Costa Rica. #birdsoftheworld

09.03.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Black-bellied Plover, standing on one leg on a weed covered rock with water behind and another weed covered rock.  Head turned to its right, showing in profile, body 3/4 on.

A Black-bellied Plover, standing on one leg on a weed covered rock with water behind and another weed covered rock. Head turned to its right, showing in profile, body 3/4 on.

A couple I could choose from yesterday's walk for the #Photogenic theme for #BirdoftheDay, but going for this poser - a Black-bellied Plover just begging to be photographed, standing on the harbor rocks. #BirdsπŸͺΆ #ECK #OM3

08.03.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 114 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
Sunset glassy waves west coast, best coast usa

Sunset glassy waves west coast, best coast usa

Fun fact: a better world 🌎 is possible

08.03.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 199 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

The combined human and environmental toll of this unlawful and unnecessary war is obscene

08.03.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Frosolone 2026
#Frosolone #Molise #Italy #CityScape #Photography #FujiFilm #GFX100ii #EastCoastKin

08.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 96 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Turquoise seaglass shaped a bit like a heart

Turquoise seaglass shaped a bit like a heart

Turquoise seaglass with silver setting

Turquoise seaglass with silver setting

Found a beautiful piece of turquoise seaglass that looks a little like a heart and turned it into a pendant #Shetland

08.03.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 194 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3

5 star breaky Mick!

08.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes indeed that it is.

08.03.2026 11:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Orange was the colour for the rt’s. Ford xa, xb’s burnt orange was big too. Bathurst’s taken some adjustment but looking to the pluses its still Aussie in many ways. Don’t know if it’s your thing but who can knock the gt3 class either. I wavered with holden and ford like I wouldn’t with my football.

08.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It was mostly all holden and ford wasn’t it. The old holden plant’s 5 minutes away from me. We had truly world class manufacturing capacity. I didn’t appreciate how good the vals actually were. Yep, thankfully they’re being restored and cared for here and there.

08.03.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice choice. I might see you at the auction then. But I tell you what. If it’s cream and black it’s all yours ok. Mine was a gold 76 xb v8 coupe with a 4 speed top loader. It was low, 265 rubber at the rear, really suited the shape. Have had a few dreams about it over the years.

08.03.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice car and some wise parking skills. Your probably right, they’re absolute classics. I’ve let a few cars go which I didn’t appreciate at the time myself. Certainly regret selling them now.

08.03.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A 1950 Chevy 3100 chassis.

A 1950 Chevy 3100 chassis.

1950 Chevy’s were assembled here in Adelaide by GMH from US/ Canada kits.

08.03.2026 08:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0