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I finally pulled the trigger on Kirby, likely using the Zero One theme to help build.

I think it’ll be a solid replacement for my GoQuesting site (built in Notion, served via Super, but always a bit broken), especially since I can export all 1500+ quest pages in markdown.

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#FootPathFriday #the100pics

A narrow dirt path winds through a lush, green forest, surrounded by dense foliage and tall trees.
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Has anyone used Routes Car Rental? I’ve never heard of them, but their rates for a rental out of ORD are nearly 1/3 of even companies like Fox. 🧐 I see they have a mileage limit and take a larger than normal deposit, but…hoping someone has some experience to relate before we book.

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Helping to rescue two tourists stuck in the mud on the “highway” to the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. #the100pics

A van is stuck on a muddy, waterlogged road surrounded by trees under a bright blue sky with clouds.
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Botswana #the100pics

A lone tree stands in a vast open plain under a sky filled with scattered clouds.
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Rooftop views #the100pics

A vibrant sunset sky with orange and pink hues is reflected on a rooftop pool, with a city skyline in the background.
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#TentViewTuesday

Tents and camping gear are set up on a grassy area with hills and a blue sky in the background.
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#TentViewTuesday

Three tents are set up on a grassy area surrounded by trees and hills under a blue sky with clouds.
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Hmm…I’m inching closer and closer to giving Kirby a shot. Most pressingly, I need a better solution for GoQuesting, my directory of 1500+ travel quests you can adopt. I built it in Notion using database views and serve via Super, but things are broken—again—and I’ve never quite been happy there.

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#MountainMonday

A lush green mountain landscape is set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
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We’ve been going back and forth with some denied reimbursement claims with Delta, and finally decided to file a consumer complaint with USDOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. Well whatdya know, we got a phone call and email from Delta and the rejected claims were quickly approved.

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#SilentSunday 📷

A breathtaking view of a lush, forested valley surrounded by mountains and under a partly cloudy sky.
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I finally got around to updating the list of my various travel quests, and…uhhh…it’s become a bit ridiculous:

61 in total, 26 completed. 🫠

I’m still fixing styling and posting/updating individual quest pages, but if you want to see what a questing-crazed madman looks like, here’s your chance. 🤣

A person wearing sunglasses holds a sign about completing a quest to visit 419 national park units while on a boat with mountainous scenery in the background.
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Sometimes you just gotta hug it out. #the100pics

Two zebras stand closely together in a grassy field, with their heads resting on each other's backs.
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Discussing a second African safari trip…

A white mug filled with a beverage is on a table alongside two laptops with Apple logos, one dark and one with a wavy pattern design.
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My questing buddy @tthrash@micro.blog updated his Minor League Ballparks quest progress. Anyone else trying to get to AA and AAA ballparks?

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Today’s #FootPathFriday comes from the “Grand Canyon” trail in Grampians National Park, Australia. #the100pics

A rocky pathway winds through a rugged landscape with tall cliffs and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
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What’s a good gift to give a one-year-old?

Because I bought her a domain name.

As far as I can tell, it’s really the only part of one’s digital identity that you can actually fully control, as opposed to just sharecrop.

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I’ve finally updating my list of personal travel quests (it’s criminal that I, of all people, haven’t kept this up-to-date) and it’s a bit crazy to see that I have almost 50 of them. 50! That’s just crazy.

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Here’s a listing of how to remove your personal information from data brokers. It’s a loooong list and definitely an endeavor, but start with the 14 marked 💐 and work your way deeper, if you can.