Category Archives: Technical

Sonoff White

Posted on May 28, 2025 by larry

Recall I am pretty happy with a sonoff black I have, and the tasmota DIY devices I setup didnt last. While cleaning up I did come across a Sonoff White R2. I flashed it, pretty easy, didnt to the hardware … Continue reading →

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Failing Custom Tasmota Devices

Posted on May 27, 2025 by larry

Most of my Tasmota Devices have failed, at least the custom RF 433Mhz Receivers. I am hoping it is just the receiver unit. I order another batch hoping they will fix the issue. Remember this post Glad I didnt decomm … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2025

Posted on May 26, 2025 by larry

What a day to cap off the weekend. Got a lot done, pergola is done and it is comfortable. Celebrated with an awesome start of the season bar b que. Was wet day in the morning but it warmed up … Continue reading →

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Pergola On Back Deck

Posted on May 24, 2025 by larry

Today we decided to put in a simple pergola on the back deck. Budget was 200 but I think we will exceed it when we paint it. Also took time to power wash back deck. Couple other things, after this … Continue reading →

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Errands Day

Posted on May 23, 2025 by larry

Working on my 4 day weekend to do list. Got the finances done, kids fafsa form, my new server is getting staged, took wife to dentist and got my son to mow the lawn. Was thinking tomorrow will have more, … Continue reading →

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Last Kid Home

Posted on May 21, 2025 by larry

My youngest son is home for the summer from. Cool, he can help me with my weight loss, but even more so, do work around the house. On another note, at a burger, onion ring and a shake from Carl’s … Continue reading →

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New Weight Loss Journey

Posted on May 20, 2025 by larry

Today got my first set of shots for Zepbound. Holding off till Saturday because this will be a once a week medications. Also makes for a nice starting point. Rest of the week I will be forecasting and planning because … Continue reading →

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Catching Up With Stuff

Posted on May 18, 2025 by larry

Sunday’s are starting to be the days I catch up with things, be it sleep or paperwork etc. Today, woke up late, I needed the sleep, but also worked on some financial planning. Normally done Friday. Tonight going to Casino … Continue reading →

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Nearstore Ahead Of Schedule

Posted on May 16, 2025 by larry

I was thinking of building this box next weekend, but I am so far ahead I think I will take a crack at some of the steps this weekend. I got the OS installed, need to do some hard drive … Continue reading →

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ZFS it is

Posted on May 15, 2025 by larry

I been checking out ZFS, got it working in a lab. Side note with the lab, with my use of images instead of kickstart, my builds and rebuilds are faster. Was able to document ZFS on Rocky 9, the install, … Continue reading →

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