Ben

Manistee National Forest today

RIP TO THE GOAT

Easy like a Sunday morning in Mio,MI

Into the flood again

100th running of the Jack Pine Enduro. First time I’ve competed in anything. Got 18/118 in my class, I’ll hang my hat on that. Almost 800 riders total through 70 miles of pure Michigan single track.

Glad to have ran it with some friends and make some lifelong memories. I’ll be back next year to try and crack that top 10 to turn this plaque into a trophy.

Back in coal country for a day.

God is good.

calm before the storm

Another tremendous show from Mr Bill Strings

Sunday evening activities

Off to the woods

Today’s views in Missaukee county

Today’s therapy

Anyone else ever been “randomly” audited by the IRS and summoned for jury duty by the age of 25? The fuck kind of list do these people got me on

REDBUUUUUUUD

Two weeks ago in theAmbrose Lake , MI area. Some raw footage, forgot to turn on the camera stabilization. It’s the “cheapest” bike I own but man is it easy to smile on a 07 RM250

Thank God for another day on two wheels. First time at this trail, couldn’t have had better conditions. 2.5 hr drive to get there, all kinds of out of staters on the highway this weekend. Tourist season in effect, good thing the locals keep it moving, had cruise set at 89mph all the way up I-75🤙🏼

Welcome back, 58k gang

I gotta share my embarrassments too. To be fair this was after 35 miles of whooped out single track and I don’t belong on this bike

Some single track around Cadillac, MI from last season

44 miles of Denton Creek today 🎯

Throttle therapy

If your day is going as shit as mine is, hopefully this helps.

Billy covering Johnny Winter.

Food for the soul.

On the banks of the Muskegon River in Leota,MI

Thank God it’s Sunday

I stopped smoking weed about 2-3 months ago. I’m seeing positive benefits like having more energy, sharper thinking, eating less, etc

But the fucking dreams man. I never dreamt when I went to bed stoned. Now I have multiple dreams every night, and they’re never cool 😂 It’s always some scary shit or at best confusing.

Aside from that though, I feel like I should’ve made this correction a long time ago.

Evart Motorcycle Trail

Possibly my favorite in the lower peninsula

Couple runs up Bull Gap hill

I exchanged some hotdogs for a Mtn Dew with my neighbors in the parking lot.

Pure Michigan.

Bull Gap hill

Mio,MI

I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name, it felt good to be out of the rain.

West Higgins Lake, Michigan

Away from the mire

Straight slime

Pure Michigan

First test ride after the winter rebuild was a success. Dialed in so tight you’d think it was still 2008

#7

Rebuilt over the winter.

Possibility, that its absolutely dialed in.

Test ride TBD

08 RM250

You have not lived until you attend a sold out Billy Strings show

My best friend has been in and out of the pet hospital since Thursday. Tonight I had to leave him at the hospital for emergency surgery on an intestinal blockage.

Seeking prayers for Keizer tonight. Heartbroken to be without my boy.

Thank you.

which way, midwestern man?

beach bum, call me ocean drive slim

dropped the top, looked up and made the sky grin

Michigan November rides. God is good.

✝️👑

I mean come on

The only man that can cover this song. Billy is the Bitcoin of modern music.

Moorestown, MI 11/01/25

do I dare? yes I do do I regret? also yes

everything is good but 1.5” deeper and the intake would’ve been suckin mud. bottom of the filter got a little wet.

Can’t ever keep the 256 on 2 wheels

Nothing beats the USA (except those god damn Australians)

MXON 2025

Cadillac, Michigan

He would’ve been 58 today.

The Man in the Box.

Thank you for visiting #LakeSatoshi ‘25 ⚡️

See you next August✌🏼

I consider it trading financial capital for experiential capital. that’s how I justify my spending 😉

when in rome

✋🏻

I know you can appreciate this one. Nobody writes like Billy does anymore

5 🥲

GM God always wins

GM

pissing in liminal space >

this counts as church service

The one time I’m overly optimistic and patient and it paid off 🤌🏼

these godless hoes have no decorum nowadays. none

My barber is cooler than yours

enjoying my time before Trump sends me to go build a hotel in the Gaza Strip

bad news for cigarettes

I woke up

can we cut the shit please

I miss the warm weather

25 today. Weird feeling.

God is good.

Pure Michigan

#MACA

trying not to kill everyone this week

gm ☕️

https://climateviewer.org/3d/

Ton of cool maps to scan over

Notable U.S. Operations Involving Weather Modification Operation Popeye (1967–1972) Objective: To extend the monsoon season and increase rainfall over specific areas in Southeast Asia, particularly over the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the Vietnam War. Technique: Cloud seeding using silver iodide particles to induce rain and disrupt enemy troop movements and supply lines. Outcome: Operation Popeye increased rainfall significantly, causing flooding and making roads impassable for enemy forces. Project Cirrus (1947–1952) Objective: Early U.S. efforts in cloud seeding. Scientists attempted to modify hurricanes by seeding clouds with dry ice and silver iodide. Outcome: Initial experiments failed, and there was speculation that the seeding altered the path of Hurricane King, which hit the U.S. coast. Project Stormfury (1962–1983) Objective: Attempt to weaken tropical cyclones by seeding them with silver iodide in the hope of reducing their wind speed. Outcome: The project showed limited success and raised questions about whether it was possible to alter a hurricane’s strength or trajectory. Project Skywater (1960s–1980s) Objective: Focused on increasing water supply through weather modification, primarily using cloud seeding to enhance rainfall. Outcome: Various tests were conducted in the U.S., with mixed results regarding the reliability of cloud seeding as a tool for increasing precipitation. Project Skyfire (1960s) Objective: Fire prevention by using weather modification to suppress lightning in dry regions, thus reducing wildfires. Outcome: While some success in reducing lightning strikes was observed, the project was not widely adopted.

Weather Modification Patents and Holders

Below is a list of significant weather modification patents and their associated holders. Many of these patents are related to cloud seeding, ionization, and other methods aimed at altering atmospheric conditions:

Patent: US3613992A Title: "Weather Modification Method" Holder: Bernard Vonnegut Date Issued: 1971 Description: A method for producing precipitation through cloud seeding by dispersing substances such as silver iodide into clouds. Patent: US3564253A Title: "System and Method for Irradiating a Cloud Formation" Holder: J.F. Biondo Date Issued: 1971 Description: A method for altering cloud formations by radiating them with a laser or other energy source to modify weather patterns. Patent: US6315213B1 Title: "Method of Modifying Weather" Holder: John L. St. Clair Date Issued: 2001 Description: A method for modifying weather using artificial means, such as releasing charged particles to induce precipitation or dissipate clouds. Patent: US20100224696A1 Title: "Artificial Ionization Method for Weather Modification" Holder: Franklin R. Pierce Date Issued: 2010 Description: This invention relates to creating an artificial electrical charge in the atmosphere to enhance or inhibit the formation of rain or storms. Patent: US3784099A Title: "Method for Dispelling Fog" Holder: Louis G. Lawrence Date Issued: 1974 Description: A system designed to clear fog by dispersing water-absorbing substances into the air to decrease humidity and clear visibility. Patent: US3899144A Title: "Apparatus for Altering the Weather" Holder: Gerald L. Pearson Date Issued: 1975 Description: A system designed to produce artificial precipitation by releasing specific substances into clouds. Patent: US3437504A Title: "Rainmaker Device" Holder: Thomas B. Nelson Date Issued: 1969 Description: A device that disperses chemicals into the atmosphere to create artificial rainfall. Patent: US20080216639A1 Title: "Hurricane and Tornado Control Device" Holder: Fred E. Boyd Date Issued: 2008 Description: A method and apparatus for disrupting hurricanes or tornadoes by manipulating temperature and pressure in the storm's path. Patent: US4274707A Title: "Weather Modification by Artificial Satellites" Holder: Stephen Salter Date Issued: 1981 Description: A system utilizing satellites to modify weather patterns by creating artificial clouds or manipulating atmospheric conditions. Modern Efforts While the U.S. government has scaled back direct weather modification projects, private and corporate interests in cloud seeding and geoengineering have continued. Several companies and organizations are exploring weather modification as a tool for managing water resources or mitigating climate change.

I find a massive key to happiness is in how you manage your expectations

loaded

bliss

never take advice from a fat doctor

Austrian Bikes 🤝 Austrian Economics

Michigan Labor Day activities

I will always read POS as ‘piece of shit’ before ‘point of sale’

ride or die