Isaac @idropyou@qoto.org

Ok, it's clear I need a way better #introduction post.

Hi, I'm Isaac. #wisconsin born and raised and still living in this wonderful state (just now on the opposite side of it). As a lover of all seasons, this is definitely home.

I grew up on a dairy farm and migrated away due to the draw of computers and getting a degree. I work as a lead systems and software engineer; which lets me enjoy the hobby of collecting hobbies. I am most definitely found being busy. I spend copious amounts of time #cycling, mostly riding and racing #MTB but also enjoying time on the road bike and commuting by bike to work when possible. I also coach middle/high schoool MTB racing and have spent several years on the board of our local MTB advocacy group.

I enjoy the outdoors and spend a lot of time #camping in our #nationalparks and other spaces; towing a little Aliner classic camper around the country and enjoying it all with my wife and son. I enjoy hunting (no, I'm not a gun nut), fishing and hiking. I spend too much on #photography equipment and not having enough time to use it; and can't wait until retirement so I can shoot more. #birds are one of my favorite subjects. If we're not enjoying our wild spaces, we're donating to orgs to help preserve them.

I'm always tinkering and #making things; my upbringing (poor farm kid) allowed me to learn to be rather handy and have the ability to make all kinds of stuff. Some days I'd much rather be running my welder than a computer.

In the late winter and early spring you can find me making #maplesyrup from ~100 taps on equipment I've built. My dad taught me the art and science of it and now my son gets to learn and we have a lot of fun.

And, I enjoy #rocketry. Low, mid and now high power - but I'm only L1 high power certified so far. It allows me to make stuff. I enjoy scratch building immensely. It's also yet another reason to be #outside and spend some fun time with my son.

That's me in a very condensed version. Glad to be here.

Thursday morning dentist waiting room be like a bunch of old retired folks, and me. I'm good with this.

I'm trying to do something good. Glad to have anyone help pitch in to do even more. It's insignificant that I get to ride my MTB as far as I can on Trek's private trails :)

https://trek100.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=5569

#BikeTooter #MTB #cycling #fundraising #cancer

Bunbun.

Going through some online training modules for MTB coaching and this top shelf in the background is really distracting me.

This was peak near Milwaukee. #eclipse

The company I work for scheduled a mock tornado drill today at 1:45pm CDT. People have asked for a while to have it rescheduled since it basically coincides with peak solar eclipse.

They do not appear to be willing to cancel the drill or reschedule. Clearly deliberate.

Glad I decided to work from home today :)

For those that are in the office today, I expect there will be a mass exodus at lunch.

I figured out how to get a woody in my mid 40s without pills. Just need a pair like these! #woodducks #birds #waterfowl

It doesn't matter to me at all, and I'm not sure why, but it's fun to watch Duke lose.

Adopted another bike in need of a good home. Rescued from Trek's Red Barn Refresh.

2022 Fuel EX 8. Swapped in my Line Pro 40s with XR4 up front, XR2 out back, carbon bars, and not pictured, four-pot XT brakes.

#BikeTooter #MTB #cycling

Hey, nice ash!

Chainsaw milling another log today. Big one too. The wood is gorgeous.

Our equipment recycler that my employer contracts with sells the "old" and "end of life" machines from us (and other companies) for decent prices. Was in need of a new portable; so I snagged this Lenovo T480s that doesn't even look used (not a scratch) for just over $200. i5-8350U, 16GB, 512GB nvme, touchscreen (1920x1080). Such a nice system.

Wiped the Win10 install and put Mint on it and away we go. Why buy new?

I never have been able to capture a tufted titmouse with the camera until today. See them occasionally; stealthy enough that it's always a treat to see them. #birds #birding

Chainsaw milling some ash for future sugar shack floor. So pretty.

Rosie watching some local mallards. #catsofmastodon

Good morning!

JFC it's February in Wisconsin.

I'm sorry, but....fuck this shit.

Trying to make maple syrup here, not a microbe experiment.

Today, February 27th, we're going to go from a high temp of 71F to a low tomorrow morning of 19F. 70s in Feb. Insane.

I may make maple syrup while wearing shorts this afternoon.