Uh oh!

Nope! 16!

That’s a nice email to find in your inbox!

If only there were a petition that you could sign in support of that 😉

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Coming Soon - My plans for 2026 I’ve done a few retrospectives over the years, but I haven’t often written about my plans for the coming year. It’s time that I changed my approach. Besides, one of my plans is already in the oven and...

New: Coming Soon - My plans for 2026 mpoore.io/posts/2025/c...

#VMware #vExpert #VCF #Homelab #Packer #HashiCorp #Certification #Kubernetes

An overdue update to the Packer Provisioner for Salt It’s been some time since I first released the Packer Provisioner for Salt. I have recently released an update with a roadmap item completed. Think of it as an end of year gift!

New: An overdue update to the Packer Provisioner for Salt mpoore.io/posts/2025/a...

#salt #VMware #vExpert #HashiCorp #Packer

phpIPAM integration for VMware VCF Automation 8.x I couldn’t find a current integration for phpIPAM in VCF Automation 8.x, so I wrote my own! I’m sharing it now as an end of year gift.

New: phpIPAM integration for VMware VCF Automation 8.x mpoore.io/posts/2025/p...

#VMware #vExpert #Homelab #phpIPAM #VCF #Automation

What about Lucid Chart?

I tried to string them along for a little while, but they’ve gone quiet now. Clearly because I’m not biting on the bait they’re offering and I haven’t actually shared anything with them.

Shame. I was going to see how far I could get and then casually drop in that I’m based in Africa or something :)

4. Wants to switch from text to WhatsApp.
5. Hasn’t mentioned my name or anything related to my industry.
6. The recruiter’s name doesn’t appear on LinkedIn, at least not for the company they profess to represent.
7. Despite the recruiter’s English sounding name, their grammar is suspect.

Currently I’m texting with someone who claims to be a recruiter. All of the alarm bells are ringing for me that it’s a phishing expedition though:
1. Not in my contacts already.
2. No introduction.
3. Wants to send me “pay info” before even mentioning anything about the role.

🧵

I think I need a shower after reading that!

That would explain my blog going down I guess.

Morning! On my way to Amsterdam today for a HUG. #HashiCorp

Got quite a bit done on the train into London today. Lots of code fixing and research. My side project is almost finished. #vExpert

Congrats William!

Not first in our pub quiz tonight, but importantly not last either!

100% agree! And it’s so easy to put off that all-important documentation until tomorrow. I’m guilty of that all too often!

The irony for him being that if you can afford five houses in Monopoly, you automatically upgrade to a hotel to stand outside and shout at.

Yeah. One of many reasons I don’t have Prime.

Netflix has two tiers of subscription (ads / no ads) now too. Channel 4 will happily charge you to remove adverts. Doesn’t surprise me that all of the services are following suit.

Veeam have released their Linux appliance for Veeam Data Platform. I’m going to have to get it running in my #homelab. Of course, any #vExpert can get an NFR key and try it for themselves. Thank you @veeam.com !

Finally got around to adding a profile picture!

a man with glasses says " don t cross the streams " ALT: a man with glasses says " don t cross the streams "

Note to self: Do not break BGP… ever! #homelab

We shouldn’t be too surprised that a politician didn’t take responsibility for their actions I suppose.
Deleting his post is like an arsonist blowing out the match and slinking away after the building has gone up in flames.

You forgot the Bronze swimming certificate! 🤪

Post your lock screen. I change mine every month or so.

The sun setting over a lake with trees in the foreground.

It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎

The sun setting over a lake with trees in the foreground.

It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎

3) The ONLY members of parliament (MPs) that should debate abortion in the UK are the roughly 40% that are female. Which doesn’t include Nigel Farage!