Douglas Hall
@mrdouglashall.bsky.social
Building and managing internet infrastructure since 1994.
Currently leading teams operating a regional XGS-PON network, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scale.
Currently leading teams operating a regional XGS-PON network, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scale.
Steed has finally discovered the fledglings…
May 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Steed has finally discovered the fledglings…
Splicing fibre in a field being watched by a very curious sheep.
May 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Splicing fibre in a field being watched by a very curious sheep.
Restless legs medication is one of life’s little ironies. They all have terrible side-effects some of them are addictive and some initially work but then make the symptoms worse and guess what? You can’t stop them straight away due to withdrawal symptoms, effects. And RLS itself is a living hell.
May 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Restless legs medication is one of life’s little ironies. They all have terrible side-effects some of them are addictive and some initially work but then make the symptoms worse and guess what? You can’t stop them straight away due to withdrawal symptoms, effects. And RLS itself is a living hell.
I have recently been using Aliexpress to evaluate some cheaper Chinese versions of the cripplingly expensive (£5K and upwards) fibre optic test equipment we use at work. You can buy pretty much anything from there. Including x-ray mammogram machines. 😵💫
May 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I have recently been using Aliexpress to evaluate some cheaper Chinese versions of the cripplingly expensive (£5K and upwards) fibre optic test equipment we use at work. You can buy pretty much anything from there. Including x-ray mammogram machines. 😵💫
My car, just returned from the garage after 356 days(!), seems to be very confused. The remote app thinks it’s offline because the car hasn’t been driven for more than 4 days, but won’t let me change any settings because it thinks I’m currently driving it. It also thinks it’s still in Cambridge. 🙄
May 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
My car, just returned from the garage after 356 days(!), seems to be very confused. The remote app thinks it’s offline because the car hasn’t been driven for more than 4 days, but won’t let me change any settings because it thinks I’m currently driving it. It also thinks it’s still in Cambridge. 🙄
I figured it was a good idea to actually get some proper training on fibre installation rather than just winging it, especially with my role.
April 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I figured it was a good idea to actually get some proper training on fibre installation rather than just winging it, especially with my role.
December 9, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Scammers are taking up residence on bluesky. Sigh.
December 9, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Scammers are taking up residence on bluesky. Sigh.
This one was taken further down Royal Parade near the York House Hotel, Jan 2024.
December 7, 2024 at 1:10 PM
This one was taken further down Royal Parade near the York House Hotel, Jan 2024.
One thing I like about Eastbourne is the coastal setting provides for the most wonderful photos, particularly at dawn. I took this one on a cold morning exactly a year ago outside the View Hotel at 7:49am.
Last time I shared this photo, no one believed it was taken in the UK. 🤷♂️
Last time I shared this photo, no one believed it was taken in the UK. 🤷♂️
December 7, 2024 at 1:05 PM
One thing I like about Eastbourne is the coastal setting provides for the most wonderful photos, particularly at dawn. I took this one on a cold morning exactly a year ago outside the View Hotel at 7:49am.
Last time I shared this photo, no one believed it was taken in the UK. 🤷♂️
Last time I shared this photo, no one believed it was taken in the UK. 🤷♂️
I'm sceptical that Eastbourne is the best location for stargazing in the UK. I can't say I've ever noticed the amazing clear skies from town, but the fantastic Herstmonceux observatory is only 10 miles away.
December 7, 2024 at 10:47 AM
I'm sceptical that Eastbourne is the best location for stargazing in the UK. I can't say I've ever noticed the amazing clear skies from town, but the fantastic Herstmonceux observatory is only 10 miles away.