Author Archives: larry

Need To Review Training Goals

Posted on April 19, 2023 by larry

Had my April training meeting with my trainer. We outlined some goals. Was going to present them here in this post but too tired. I need sleep. One of the goals is to get better sleep. Weight: 330.6

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Nagios, Grafana and Mysql

Posted on April 18, 2023 by larry

This morning I had an aha moment. I was trying to figure out how to get Grafana to display the nagios status. Then it dawned on me, I should just use an event handler and write things to a database … Continue reading →

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Went to Gun Range

Posted on April 17, 2023 by larry

I haven’t shot something for over 2 decades, it was kind of cool . Unfortunately I did not bring my watch so missed some steps. Weight: 334.2

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Slowly Working Back

Posted on April 16, 2023 by larry

I hit 8000 steps and 10 floors today, so I could make it to 12k, but it is such a drain on me. I need some of my time back. Been waking up cramping for the past week and a … Continue reading →

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Taxes Filed

Posted on April 15, 2023 by larry

Easy peasy. Taxes are actually due on the 18th, but I got it done today. Son ran a 5k today, he said it didn’t feel like a 5k. But regardless he was the first one to complete it. He ran … Continue reading →

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Taxes Done fro 2022

Posted on April 14, 2023 by larry

I all the information entered in, I am just double checking the values. I will submit it tomorrow. Nice relief to have it done. Felt like a Saturday but I know it is a Friday. Weight: 333.4

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Walking Again

Posted on April 13, 2023 by larry

After a two week break, I am walking again. Last time I walked this much was 15 days ago. Anyway I am still at work as I post, based on how things are proceeding I should be out of here … Continue reading →

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Upgraded More Machines

Posted on April 12, 2023 by larry

I have a upgraded a bunch more machines. I have half C7 machines and half non C7. There are a lot of VMs, I really should reduce the count. Hitting more this week. Weight: 330.6

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Really Progressing But Will Slow Down

Posted on April 11, 2023 by larry

I got a lot of stuff done, got grafana going, got the prime server in the lab going, and room is clean. But tomorrow I am going to start walking again to get my workout groove back. I am feeling … Continue reading →

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Upgrading Demo Lab Too

Posted on April 10, 2023 by larry

Upgrading the demo lab to Rocky 9. Looks like I am hanging my hat on that distro for training. I need to get the lab up, then I can start documenting my presentations. I figured out most of the kickstart, … Continue reading →

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