Just FYI, I tried to zap you a few sats, but I'm spinning and spinning. Something going on, sorry.

Okay, thank you. This is what I'm trying to find out.

And, "The Titanic is unsinkable."

Would someone send me a small zap to test things? I'm not begging here, I promise! I decided to futz with Alby Hub but now I'm not sure if my LN address is operational or whacked. Mainly, I want to see if the address crrdlx@getalby.com still works. If I receive a zap or tx, I'll zap those sats back to you.

#plebchain

The wusang.vercel.app game has a 50/50 chance of giving a bonus treasure token. It's based on a random number generated with the game commands (https://peakd.com/@wusang) <0.5 gets a bonus token, >0.5 is no token. Currently, the last 13 tries have >0.5. That's like flipping heads 13 times in a row; a 1 in 8192 chance of that happening! #math

Any company that ships goods would do well to study the coconut. There is nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, as well-packaged as a coconut.

I've watched videos of people husking coconuts with machetes, and even with their teeth if the coconut is old and dry. However, I'm convinced they are all AI-generated fiction. Opening a coconut is dang hard. The "nut", that is, the "meat" and "milk", are all ensconced in a nearly impenetrable fortress of cushion and casing. God packages things the right way.

Even though I use a handsaw, flatbar/crowbar, and cordless drill, as well as a good deal of muscle, it's hard to get into them thangs.

I cut three vertical slices. This is not easy. The fibers inside quickly bind and grab the saw blade, as if the say, "Nope! You ain't gettin' in here buddy!"

A flatbar really helps to peel away the husk. This seems like a major victory, and it is, but the fibers do not give up the ghost easily. It takes a lot of ripping, muscle, crowbarring, more ripping, sweat and muscle. It's hard.

Eventually, the "nut" is revealed. Two small holes drilled in the nut allow for pouring the "milk" inside. I got over 8 ounces with this one. Oddly, a coconut is not a nut and it has neither milk or meat, though we use those three words anyway.

Finally, there is the meat. The best part of opening a coconut is cracking it open. Normally, a swift smash on a hard surface splits it right in two. This time, I got thirds. Then, a coconut doesn't give up its meat easily. The white flesh needs to be carved out with a sharp and string knife. But, the payoff is terrific. There is nothing better than fresh coconut meat. The stuff that we buy in stores is nice, but it's not even close to fresh coconut.

Plebs, the proof of work of opening the nut is well worth the payoff. Somehow this just reminded me of #cashu

#nature #plebchain #cashu

#bitcoin folks have been saying thus for years. And Elin us right about the matrix.

https://dailyhodl.com/2024/08/18/elon-musk-unveils-underlying-cause-of-inflation-says-hes-willing-to-be-part-of-government-efficiency-commission/

Yes, this is what I'm finding out. Got to do a little self analysis first then begin to narrow.

Oh, I know about cashu.me and love it! I think of it as a pocket change wallet but get a little nervous if putting a bit more in than what I'd have in my jeans. Thanks for the reply.

#Bitcoin maxis, feel like upping your blood pressure today? 😀

I'm not a fan of the "s---coins" term for altcoins. However, Justin Sun's new project "SunPump" on Tron is next level s-coinery. https://bitcoinist.com/tron-memecoin-launcher-set-to-rival-solanas-pump-fun-with-incentive-program/

I've got to figure out my #bitcoin #lightning plan now that Mutiny is shutting down. Started researching wallets, but it's a lot of info and variables. I'd say my bitcoin-IQ is at the 6/10 level, on a good day. Open for wallet suggestions.

Got some helpful feedback from Stacker News at https://stacker.news/items/651096 but figured I'd also #asknostr

Getting ready for a little Friday night football. ;)

#football

People smiling. 😃

Hi there! It's so good to see a fellow Hiver here on Nostr.

Saw this rainbow last week-ish. 🌈 The photo doesn't do it justice. It was so bright and so wide. I thought of a favorite bible verse from Genesis 9:16 - Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the Earth.

#christian #bible

I don't trust that guy on the left. Either not a team player or checking out the hot lemon lounging by the sink.

The 2-minute daily devotions at https://wels.app/devotion/dd/0000 are consistently great. I thought yesterday's was especially strong with its simple clarity...

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Can Jesus Help Me? – August 9, 2024

As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.

Mark 6:54-56

You have a rare disease. It is eating away at your body and destroying your health. Every day, you are a little bit weaker.

And then you hear that there is a miracle cure. It is hard to obtain and requires a flight to a different country. It will likely be of great cost. Do you say, “Forget it. It’s not worth it. I will accept feeling terrible and getting more sick every day.” Or do you seek the cure?

Once Jesus and the disciples land across the Sea of Galilee, people recognize him. The sick and dying are carried on mats to be placed in front of Jesus. The afflicted were desperate for even a touch of the edge of his cloak as he walked by. And they were healed.

The truth is, I do have a terrible disease. I am a carrier of it. Eventually, this disease will take my life. No pills can touch it, and no therapy will control it. This disease will end in my death. You carry it, too. It is the disease of sin.

But there is a cure for this disease. It is absolutely free. No doctor needs to prescribe it, and no expensive pills need to be purchased. In fact, you don’t even need to go to the pharmacist to pick up the prescription. The Healer brings it to you. All it takes is his touch.

The one who healed the bodies in the markets also heals souls for eternity. His blood that was shed cleanses you. His obedient life purifies you. One day, we will experience in the joy of heaven what it really means to be healthy and alive. Until that day, trust his cure.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank you for taking my ills upon yourself. Strengthen me to serve you in the blessing of this life you have given me. Amen.

Source: https://wels.app/devotion/dd/43508

#christian #faith

#bitcoin could do it better

https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/olympic-swimming-pool-heated-ai-data-center

The thing is, it's the OTHER policies of Harris, mainly the "Modern Monetary Theory" ideas that preclude her. When you advocate for insane "economic" policies, you don't get sane people's votes (or money).