Greg Uzelac
@gregrex.bsky.social
S/W engineer (currently C# React TS EF, previously C# ASP.NET JS SQL Azure, previously C# WPF SQL, previously C++ MFC, previously C & asm, previously C FORTRAN YACC asm, previously machine code), DIY handyman, husband, dad, repair vs replace, dog lover
Fancy new coffee machine at work. Coworker wants 25% cream/milk but UI touch screen isn’t having it Coworker a frustrated
My dog playing with a cherry tomato. If you watch closely you’ll see her flip the tomato in the air then catch it the run across the yard
Assembled a gazebo kit for mom and dad. House is short so needed to cut down the gazebo legs
Saw an fun/interesting collage in my friend’s church, Flatirons in CO
Assembling a gazebo for mom and dad. It’s a kit but mods are needed to accommodate their house.
@typescript.fm In Ep 72, 58:20, you discussed double pain windows that have fog between the panes. FYI that can be fixed. call your local glass specialist, tell them that you have fog and want to research a new glass pack. They’ll come out to measure. Ask for an estimate. Mine have been ~$300
@syntax.fm - yet another amazing episode. Syntax podcast Diffs, Trees, and VS Code 2.0 syntax.fm/show/1008 If you are interested in frontend development, highly suggest you ingest this show. Wow!
Diffs, Trees, and VS Code 2.0 - Syntax #1008
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At work we software developers use Copilot as an assistant. We all know about the copilot pricing “changes”. It’s the 3rd day of the month and I just reached my credit limit. I was told to ask IT for an increase. I’ll see how this goes
Cleaned garage floor after gas spill and corresponding sticky residue. Power washed floor. Power washer pump needs a new Unloader valve because when I let off of spray wand trigger the engine stalls out. Saw a great YT vid about rebuilding the pump and what parts tend to wear out.
Video of all the I/O components for the minion wash presentation
Giving a presentation about PLC ladder logic this week. Made a faux system to control. A minion wash - a car wash but for minions. There are 3 inputs (big red run/stop switch, payment accepted, test) and 6 outputs (enter/exit indicator, wet down, soap, radial scrubber, dangly scrubber, rinse/dry)
Daughter’s iWatch 3 won’t charge. Repair services exceed value. Will probably disassemble it because what’s to loose?
Our beagle Lola had orthopedic surgery yesterday. A FHO. We pick her up today from MedVet Chicago, 5-hr drive ea way. Beds are vaccinated and toys are washed.
had time this wkend to work on time-to-hot plumbing proj. Converting 3/4” copper trunks to individual 1/2” PEX-A. the 7 individual runs are in place & are terminated on the manifold. Next I’ll tie in the manifold to the 3/4” copper from hot water heater (manifold currently held in place w ty-wraps)
Daughter said he jeep’s rear defroster stopped working. We discovered one terminal had torn off the horizontal conductive silver(?) buss. We cleaned both surfaces and successfully soldered it back together. Win 🏆
I had some time this afternoon to work on my basement plumbing project. Ran (3) 1/2” PEX-A pipes from manifold to east side of the house - kitchen sink, dishwasher, washing machine.
Helped daughter diagnose her refrigerator’s ice maker. Her model has a dedicated evaporator for the ice maker. A fan draws that cold air over the ice cube tray. That fan malfunctioned. We tested it on my bench. New fan from digikey.com $15, delivered. Some appliance part sites wanted ~$100+
Making a hot water PEX-A manifold - so I can remove long 3/4” copper runs and use 1/2 PEX instead. So fixtures get hot water quicker. Math says 3/4” copper ID versus 1/2” PEX ID is a ratio of 2.7 to 1
Thank you card from grandson: “Thank you for the Mario T-shirt. Thank you for the LEGO camper. They are both fun!”
My parents said the drinks in their (detached) garage refrigerator are exploding because the fridge is freezing from the ambient being 0F. Bottles and cans. Brr.
Helped install a combination washer dryer. On a kitchen. Because the gal can’t reasonably access the main laundry in the basement. Brought in hot cold drain and electric.
Daughter stopped by with her dog, left. Red coat is Lola:beagle. White and spotted is Wiggles/dachshund. It was a great visit
Replaced the main bearing in our clothes washer. Two steps were difficult: 1) finding trick to remove control panel from the top 2) separating/removing drum from main shaft I’m currently testing it. No weird noises nor leaks so far .