Tim Foster
@timfoster.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
I write build tooling these days and still enjoy making developer's lives easier. I spent 21 years at Sun Microsystems, Inc, working on and around Solaris […]
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The gig was absolutely brilliant, and they did play The Ocean! 🤘
November 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The gig was absolutely brilliant, and they did play The Ocean! 🤘
#weirdcarmastodon #qotd
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned.
1961 Land Rover Series 2a
1996 BMW 316i (E36) Compact
2002 Ford Ka
2004 BMW 318i (E46) Touring
2010 Porsche Boxster (987.2)
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned.
1961 Land Rover Series 2a
1996 BMW 316i (E36) Compact
2002 Ford Ka
2004 BMW 318i (E46) Touring
2010 Porsche Boxster (987.2)
November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#weirdcarmastodon #qotd
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned.
1961 Land Rover Series 2a
1996 BMW 316i (E36) Compact
2002 Ford Ka
2004 BMW 318i (E46) Touring
2010 Porsche Boxster (987.2)
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned.
1961 Land Rover Series 2a
1996 BMW 316i (E36) Compact
2002 Ford Ka
2004 BMW 318i (E46) Touring
2010 Porsche Boxster (987.2)
"In 1971, Led Zeppelin played one of the most iconic songs of all time, Stairway to Heaven, live for the very first time on the Ulster Hall stage in Belfast."
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"In 1971, Led Zeppelin played one of the most iconic songs of all time, Stairway to Heaven, live for the very first time on the Ulster Hall stage in Belfast."
Looking forward to seeing my drums teacher tonight. I wonder will they do The Ocean or Fool In The Rain!
https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/the-answer-a-celebration-of-ze/
https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/the-answer-a-celebration-of-ze/
The Answer A Celebration of Zeppelin '71 | 29 November 2025 | Ulster Hall
The Answer presents a stunning celebration of the Led Zeppelin at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 29 November 2025.
www.waterfront.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Looking forward to seeing my drums teacher tonight. I wonder will they do The Ocean or Fool In The Rain!
https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/the-answer-a-celebration-of-ze/
https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/the-answer-a-celebration-of-ze/
A new Croker vs Rover video! That's Friday night entertainment sorted then 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9BSkbxENXg
#landrover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9BSkbxENXg
#landrover
November 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A new Croker vs Rover video! That's Friday night entertainment sorted then 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9BSkbxENXg
#landrover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9BSkbxENXg
#landrover
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Fuc*ing lawnmower timing belt shredded itself again, mere minutes after fitting the replacement, suggesting buggered pulleys or similar 🤬 All this on what I hoped would be the last grass-cut of the year, long delayed as a result of all the damn rain.
Considering one of:
* sheep
* a robot mower […]
Considering one of:
* sheep
* a robot mower […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
November 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Fuc*ing lawnmower timing belt shredded itself again, mere minutes after fitting the replacement, suggesting buggered pulleys or similar 🤬 All this on what I hoped would be the last grass-cut of the year, long delayed as a result of all the damn rain.
Considering one of:
* sheep
* a robot mower […]
Considering one of:
* sheep
* a robot mower […]
Ah, living in Northern Ireland.
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Ah, living in Northern Ireland.
Do not eat yellow rain. Managed to avoid doing that, but did get utterly drenched by it.
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Do not eat yellow rain. Managed to avoid doing that, but did get utterly drenched by it.
Awesome start to the morning, digging channels in the ditches to alleviate local flooding. These are the hands of a software engineer!
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Awesome start to the morning, digging channels in the ditches to alleviate local flooding. These are the hands of a software engineer!
November 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
How much do we deserve fish & chips tonight? A lot!
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How much do we deserve fish & chips tonight? A lot!
Much heavyweight gardening today. Shredding remainder of fallen tree, with a bit of chainsawing for good measure, with excellent assistance from Bob.
We are both now composed of 90% grime.
We are both now composed of 90% grime.
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Much heavyweight gardening today. Shredding remainder of fallen tree, with a bit of chainsawing for good measure, with excellent assistance from Bob.
We are both now composed of 90% grime.
We are both now composed of 90% grime.
Yikes. I got this notification in the post today. I wonder how complex replacing f a starter motor is?
BMW Recalls 196,000 Cars in U.S. Over Fire Risk — Starter Motor Defect
https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/09/26/bmw-recall-starter-motor-fire-risk-2025/
BMW Recalls 196,000 Cars in U.S. Over Fire Risk — Starter Motor Defect
https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/09/26/bmw-recall-starter-motor-fire-risk-2025/
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Yikes. I got this notification in the post today. I wonder how complex replacing f a starter motor is?
BMW Recalls 196,000 Cars in U.S. Over Fire Risk — Starter Motor Defect
https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/09/26/bmw-recall-starter-motor-fire-risk-2025/
BMW Recalls 196,000 Cars in U.S. Over Fire Risk — Starter Motor Defect
https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/09/26/bmw-recall-starter-motor-fire-risk-2025/
I had a cracking time at https://www.supercarexperienceireland.com today.
Highlights for me were the manual 997 Carrera and the 458 Italia. Along with time behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes AMG GT-R and a 991 GT3 RS, it was the perfect […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Highlights for me were the manual 997 Carrera and the 458 Italia. Along with time behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes AMG GT-R and a 991 GT3 RS, it was the perfect […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I had a cracking time at https://www.supercarexperienceireland.com today.
Highlights for me were the manual 997 Carrera and the 458 Italia. Along with time behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes AMG GT-R and a 991 GT3 RS, it was the perfect […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Highlights for me were the manual 997 Carrera and the 458 Italia. Along with time behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes AMG GT-R and a 991 GT3 RS, it was the perfect […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
50th birthday celebrations so far have included:
- optician visit to get glasses adjusted
- going to Lidl & Asda for sundry items
- getting utterly drenched en route
- short dog walk
- burger in local indie food place
- 2hr round trip to Belfast Intl to collect daughter
- small amount of […]
- optician visit to get glasses adjusted
- going to Lidl & Asda for sundry items
- getting utterly drenched en route
- short dog walk
- burger in local indie food place
- 2hr round trip to Belfast Intl to collect daughter
- small amount of […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 PM
50th birthday celebrations so far have included:
- optician visit to get glasses adjusted
- going to Lidl & Asda for sundry items
- getting utterly drenched en route
- short dog walk
- burger in local indie food place
- 2hr round trip to Belfast Intl to collect daughter
- small amount of […]
- optician visit to get glasses adjusted
- going to Lidl & Asda for sundry items
- getting utterly drenched en route
- short dog walk
- burger in local indie food place
- 2hr round trip to Belfast Intl to collect daughter
- small amount of […]
Having to switch contracts for mobile phone providers, shopping around for insurance quotes, wasting time trying to avoid being fleeced by yearly price increases, because customer loyalty means nothing today.
#oldmanshoutsatcloud
#oldmanshoutsatcloud
October 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Having to switch contracts for mobile phone providers, shopping around for insurance quotes, wasting time trying to avoid being fleeced by yearly price increases, because customer loyalty means nothing today.
#oldmanshoutsatcloud
#oldmanshoutsatcloud
RE: https://infosec.exchange/@Landsil/115433992658045630
"My Land Rover isn't decomposing quite fast enough, is there anything you can do to speed the process up a bit?"
Sure: https://mastodon.social/@Landsil@infosec.exchange/115433992710399263
"My Land Rover isn't decomposing quite fast enough, is there anything you can do to speed the process up a bit?"
Sure: https://mastodon.social/@Landsil@infosec.exchange/115433992710399263
infosec.exchange
October 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
RE: https://infosec.exchange/@Landsil/115433992658045630
"My Land Rover isn't decomposing quite fast enough, is there anything you can do to speed the process up a bit?"
Sure: https://mastodon.social/@Landsil@infosec.exchange/115433992710399263
"My Land Rover isn't decomposing quite fast enough, is there anything you can do to speed the process up a bit?"
Sure: https://mastodon.social/@Landsil@infosec.exchange/115433992710399263
On lack of luggage space in sports cars, this is a gutsy response:
"When pushed on the point, chief marketing and commercial officer Enrico Galleria doubled down by saying, ‘What is luggage space?’, suggesting owners buy a van instead."
From https://www.evo.co.uk/news/ferrari-849-testarossa
"When pushed on the point, chief marketing and commercial officer Enrico Galleria doubled down by saying, ‘What is luggage space?’, suggesting owners buy a van instead."
From https://www.evo.co.uk/news/ferrari-849-testarossa
The Ferrari Testarossa is officially back, and it’s a 1035bhp V8 hybrid | Evo
Ferrari has launched the 849 Testarossa to fill the gap left by the SF90, taking inspiration from models of the past and its flagship F80 hypercar
www.evo.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
On lack of luggage space in sports cars, this is a gutsy response:
"When pushed on the point, chief marketing and commercial officer Enrico Galleria doubled down by saying, ‘What is luggage space?’, suggesting owners buy a van instead."
From https://www.evo.co.uk/news/ferrari-849-testarossa
"When pushed on the point, chief marketing and commercial officer Enrico Galleria doubled down by saying, ‘What is luggage space?’, suggesting owners buy a van instead."
From https://www.evo.co.uk/news/ferrari-849-testarossa
I picked up new glasses today, the first time I've ever needed them (though have probably been in denial for the last few years)
On the plus side, I was able to turn off the a11y "large text" option on the desktop and I can now fit *and see* a zillion terminal windows.
On the plus side, I was able to turn off the a11y "large text" option on the desktop and I can now fit *and see* a zillion terminal windows.
October 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I picked up new glasses today, the first time I've ever needed them (though have probably been in denial for the last few years)
On the plus side, I was able to turn off the a11y "large text" option on the desktop and I can now fit *and see* a zillion terminal windows.
On the plus side, I was able to turn off the a11y "large text" option on the desktop and I can now fit *and see* a zillion terminal windows.
"The bug, introduced in build 26100.6899, has been traced to HTTP.sys, the Windows kernel component that handles local HTTP traffic."
The *kernel* component that handles what now!?
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/16/windows_11_update_localhost/
The *kernel* component that handles what now!?
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/16/windows_11_update_localhost/
Microsoft update breaks localhost in Windows 11
: Microsoft's quality control department caught napping again
www.theregister.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"The bug, introduced in build 26100.6899, has been traced to HTTP.sys, the Windows kernel component that handles local HTTP traffic."
The *kernel* component that handles what now!?
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/16/windows_11_update_localhost/
The *kernel* component that handles what now!?
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/16/windows_11_update_localhost/
Chainsawing and axing today. Too tired now to take photos, but since all limbs are still intact, so deciding to quit while I'm ahead.
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Chainsawing and axing today. Too tired now to take photos, but since all limbs are still intact, so deciding to quit while I'm ahead.
I just made an optician's appointment, which I've been putting off for a while. 😞
Making it 29 years in the software industry without glasses seems like a reasonable innings. (I was needing to use A11y "large text" settings on this desktop, which suggested it might be time...)
Making it 29 years in the software industry without glasses seems like a reasonable innings. (I was needing to use A11y "large text" settings on this desktop, which suggested it might be time...)
October 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I just made an optician's appointment, which I've been putting off for a while. 😞
Making it 29 years in the software industry without glasses seems like a reasonable innings. (I was needing to use A11y "large text" settings on this desktop, which suggested it might be time...)
Making it 29 years in the software industry without glasses seems like a reasonable innings. (I was needing to use A11y "large text" settings on this desktop, which suggested it might be time...)