Greg Uzelac
@gregrex.bsky.social
Software engineer (currently C# React TS, 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 of 3, repair vs replace, dog lo
My dog came with me to HomeDepot today. I needed some circuit breakers (tandem & CAFCB). The parking lot has been plowed and there are piles of snow. As soon as Wiggles and I got out of my vehicle he hiked a leg on a snow pile
December 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
My dog came with me to HomeDepot today. I needed some circuit breakers (tandem & CAFCB). The parking lot has been plowed and there are piles of snow. As soon as Wiggles and I got out of my vehicle he hiked a leg on a snow pile
Work teammates dined at a cook-your-own steakhouse. Yum. www.rubessteakhouse-waukee.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Work teammates dined at a cook-your-own steakhouse. Yum. www.rubessteakhouse-waukee.com
This wk is collaboration wk. Team is full remote; we meet a few times a yr. Developers can give presentations. I have 1 work related & 1 DIY related
DIY presentation is about a rental house. The tenants reported random circuit breaker tripping. Used TheScrollOfTruth where there was misinformation😆
DIY presentation is about a rental house. The tenants reported random circuit breaker tripping. Used TheScrollOfTruth where there was misinformation😆
November 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This wk is collaboration wk. Team is full remote; we meet a few times a yr. Developers can give presentations. I have 1 work related & 1 DIY related
DIY presentation is about a rental house. The tenants reported random circuit breaker tripping. Used TheScrollOfTruth where there was misinformation😆
DIY presentation is about a rental house. The tenants reported random circuit breaker tripping. Used TheScrollOfTruth where there was misinformation😆
My wife ordered pecan waffles at a local restaurant. A) The pancakes were bigger than anticipated. And b) each pancake came with a rather large qty of pecans.
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
My wife ordered pecan waffles at a local restaurant. A) The pancakes were bigger than anticipated. And b) each pancake came with a rather large qty of pecans.
Wiggles sometimes lays like he’s poised to run after something
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Wiggles sometimes lays like he’s poised to run after something
I’m 63. Just got hearing aids. Why are my parents nearly yelling?
November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I’m 63. Just got hearing aids. Why are my parents nearly yelling?
I’m watching 5yo grandson. For breakfast I made him GrandpasSpecialDessertBreakfast. He loved it. I scored points on this one
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I’m watching 5yo grandson. For breakfast I made him GrandpasSpecialDessertBreakfast. He loved it. I scored points on this one
At age 64, looks like hearing aids are in my future. I struggle with conversations in noisy environments and ringing in quiet environments.
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
At age 64, looks like hearing aids are in my future. I struggle with conversations in noisy environments and ringing in quiet environments.
At my son’s house. Shower faucet needs a new cartridge and flow control insert. Hardware store had the cartridge but not the insert. Also they sell the whole faucet/valve and shower head, so I bought that for parts. Problem solved
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
At my son’s house. Shower faucet needs a new cartridge and flow control insert. Hardware store had the cartridge but not the insert. Also they sell the whole faucet/valve and shower head, so I bought that for parts. Problem solved
My son’s basement floor is dirt. They keep beach sandals at the top of the stairs just for the basement. Tonight I went down in the basement. This look reminded me of a “camel’s toe”
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
My son’s basement floor is dirt. They keep beach sandals at the top of the stairs just for the basement. Tonight I went down in the basement. This look reminded me of a “camel’s toe”
Mom & dad want a screened in patio by spring time (mid west USA). They like the style that is rectangular & attach to the house. The eaves are 7’4” high, but most screen room kits are ~8’ tall. I just learned some kits can be lowered by cutting the AL posts and redrilling the mounting plate holes
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Mom & dad want a screened in patio by spring time (mid west USA). They like the style that is rectangular & attach to the house. The eaves are 7’4” high, but most screen room kits are ~8’ tall. I just learned some kits can be lowered by cutting the AL posts and redrilling the mounting plate holes
A friend’s dining room chair leg cracked when someone leaned back. Cracked at a weak spot, where there was knot. Used Titebond III glue. For a clamp, I used very tightly wrapped nylon cord, which worked amazingly well.
November 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A friend’s dining room chair leg cracked when someone leaned back. Cracked at a weak spot, where there was knot. Used Titebond III glue. For a clamp, I used very tightly wrapped nylon cord, which worked amazingly well.
My job is remote. I learned our next on-site collaboration week is in Dec and so I started working on my presentations. One is work related. One is home DIY; it’s about a multi-month long topsy-turvy mystery about why varying circuit breakers randomly trip at my friend’s home.
PS: on-site is fun
PS: on-site is fun
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
My job is remote. I learned our next on-site collaboration week is in Dec and so I started working on my presentations. One is work related. One is home DIY; it’s about a multi-month long topsy-turvy mystery about why varying circuit breakers randomly trip at my friend’s home.
PS: on-site is fun
PS: on-site is fun
I feel bad. I was reading about regex backtracking and DoS vulnerabilities. I tried (a+)+b on an online regex testing site to see just how slow parsing is … and the site went unresponsive. Sorry.
October 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I feel bad. I was reading about regex backtracking and DoS vulnerabilities. I tried (a+)+b on an online regex testing site to see just how slow parsing is … and the site went unresponsive. Sorry.
I was watching tv and eating potato chips. Wife rolled by, noticed crumbs on my black jeans, said Hold on, I’ll fix that <finger pointing back and forth at crumbs>. She came bk w lint roller / chip crumb accumulator. Problem solved
October 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I was watching tv and eating potato chips. Wife rolled by, noticed crumbs on my black jeans, said Hold on, I’ll fix that <finger pointing back and forth at crumbs>. She came bk w lint roller / chip crumb accumulator. Problem solved
What did I do today? Hint.: The painting in the Sistine Chapel has *tremendous* depth - portions appear to be 3D. As just one example, these pillar platforms looked fully three dimensional.
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
What did I do today? Hint.: The painting in the Sistine Chapel has *tremendous* depth - portions appear to be 3D. As just one example, these pillar platforms looked fully three dimensional.
We’re in Rome Italy for a few days
October 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
We’re in Rome Italy for a few days
Today we toured Assisi. Very hilly but that made it even more unique. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisi
Assisi - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today we toured Assisi. Very hilly but that made it even more unique. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisi
Am vacationing in Italy. Today we were in Venice.
October 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Am vacationing in Italy. Today we were in Venice.
Sister and husband moved near us. Their new home has 2 odd wall switches that should have been located elsewhere. Or should had been 3-ways. I fixed the situation w Lutron Caseta wireless switches. Sister very happy w outcome.
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sister and husband moved near us. Their new home has 2 odd wall switches that should have been located elsewhere. Or should had been 3-ways. I fixed the situation w Lutron Caseta wireless switches. Sister very happy w outcome.
Our SleepNumber mattress was on edge for months, air bladders had fallen to one edge. I flipped it bottom side up, unzipped the bottom, rearranged the bladders. Thankfully bladders were labeled ThisSideToBottom. Very quickly flipped it over - like a thick pancake - so parts didn’t have time to shift
October 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Our SleepNumber mattress was on edge for months, air bladders had fallen to one edge. I flipped it bottom side up, unzipped the bottom, rearranged the bladders. Thankfully bladders were labeled ThisSideToBottom. Very quickly flipped it over - like a thick pancake - so parts didn’t have time to shift
Wiggles being wiggly
October 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Wiggles being wiggly
Helped my son remove lots of plaster and lathe in a room he was refurbishing. We bagged the debris. Bags were really heavy. Made a sled mechanism to lower the bags from the 2nd floor to ground level. Worked great.
September 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Helped my son remove lots of plaster and lathe in a room he was refurbishing. We bagged the debris. Bags were really heavy. Made a sled mechanism to lower the bags from the 2nd floor to ground level. Worked great.
Made cardboard tunnels for our dog. Taped several boxes together. The maze including a tray for a Scooby snack and a hole where dog can retrieve said snack. Eye holes don’t align and where for added silliness. Worked great and was fun for everyone. Each time I dropped in a treat the tong appeared
September 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Made cardboard tunnels for our dog. Taped several boxes together. The maze including a tray for a Scooby snack and a hole where dog can retrieve said snack. Eye holes don’t align and where for added silliness. Worked great and was fun for everyone. Each time I dropped in a treat the tong appeared