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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Could really use a friend right now….

Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Heart Melted!, On the phone with my disabled GF while she's shopping. Her mobile cart battery died so she's cane walking pushing a regular cart. Old lady just asked her to help reach something she couldn't and talked life hacks and helped get it. #bekindtoeachother

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Doing dishes and the sink faces the neighbors driveway/side door/shed and noticed it blew open. Called him to check if he wanted me to go close it....He said no he's almost home but I will still say #bekindtoeachother

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Great! One of my NAS drives has bad and unusable sectors....AKA failing but I can't buy a new one due to circumstances....Yay!, Glad it's a raid 10 with an additional back up to a USB external...+SIGH+

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Wind chimes an old retired telco lady I worked with that we shared boxer love sent me. They are even tuned as she knew I’m a drummer. Ugh the hits keep coming.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

You all I miss the hell out of Aurora the PacketPup……

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

It is with the most broken of hearts to say that Aurora the PacketPup is no longer with us. This is one of my favorite photos of her playing the bongos. She's gone from earth but not from us. Aurora...I love you to all ends forever

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The #BeKindToEachOther wait beings. Walked Aurora and a neighbor has ground bee's I saw. Want to spray them as he's got a kid, but also don't want to because the chemicals so waiting for him to come home

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Anyone willing to give me advice on a couple interview and willing to call me to tell me how dumb I am?

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

This is what I mean, stopped to talk to a fellow mens league hockey neighbor and his dog (blame Aurora) talked until dark but then another neighbors dog was out (Aurora friend) we stopped, he barked, and owner walked out and laughed and said, oh, okay it's just them and shut the door lol

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I hate to be annoying but still asking for linked in reviews to boost my profile to hopefully find a job. Also, wish I had someone to talk to

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Well, no formal training but wanted to finish this python SNMPGET GUI Tester. Still more to clean up but it functions. Yay me?! www.packetpilot.com/python-snmp-...

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Python SNMP Tester v2 – Packet Pilot

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Last post, will be a multiple stream but on my value. #bekindtoeachother The last 7 days I allowed my sister, dad, and nephew to come visit (nothing unusual) she brought her dog (no worries Aurora gets alone with her fine). It extends though. Nephew brought his friend (char limit.)

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

No one hey? Me, lost and dead thoughts. Old angsty punk rock music. Old dreams but men’s mental health is taboo. Don’t talk about your feelings I guess. Suck it up dude. Pick that pick axe up and be a man and shut up. That’s what they say.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Was asked to put together an overview/entry to I.T. doc for a kid I met at his parent's food truck (tent). I did my best but I'm no expert in everything or a genius word smith. Please see my post and DM with additons/suggestions. www.packetpilot.com/entering-i-t...

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Entering I.T. Is a Challenging For New Individuals – Packet Pilot

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Yesterday’s smoke session. I smoke the cheddar too for the smoke Mac and cheese. A little over done but that was on purpose due to sharing with picky neighborhood kiddos.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

I give up. No one cares and that’s okay but lots just breaking me right now and no it’s not just I.T.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

No one? Having only the neighborhood gang of kids as the only ones in your life (of course Aurora but she can’t talk) sucks. They don’t understand the adult life problems and it’s 10:30 so they aren’t even around for distraction. #alone #lost #sad #confused

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

I’m not sure how to say this but I’m getting tired of being me. #BeKindToEachOther is tiring when you are struggling. It’ll always be me, I won’t quit don’t get me wrong. Mom would strike me down. But it’s hard when you have no one around and have your own hard thoughts.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

I always take my sunglasses off when walking Aurora and end up in extended conversation with a neighbor. Am I weird. I feel it’s respect for eye contact and emotion during convo. I don’t do it when it’s a quick doggo pet.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Matt’s standard hat has ran its course. Which should be the new daily driver?

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

An attendees guide (written from a Cisco Live perspective but concepts hold to any conference) for both remote and onsite: www.packetpilot.com/cisco-live-a... Thanks to Wendell for letting me link his video! #ciscochampion #ciscolive #clus

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Cisco Live – Attendee Guide(s) – Packet Pilot

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

My lawn care guy showed up at lunch time. He doesn’t have to but just always pushes through his jobs. Put together a make your own ham sandwich cooler for him. #bekindtoeachother

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Well, I guess I'm going to start from the ground up since all my Cisco Certs expired during my chaotic life the last couple years.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I can't shake this defeat from yesterday this morning. Didn't get much sleep. Ugh

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

If the audio interface running your studio monitor speakers and mic aren’t at just below clipping are you even listening to music?! Please respond via message as I’m deaf and my tinnitus is in full force 🤣 (love dumb musician that likes loud music)

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Unless the meters on your interface running your studio monitor speakers aren't near clipping are you even listening to music?! Asking for a friend but tap me on the back because I can't hear you yelling at me :)

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Happy Mothers day to all you mommy's out there!!! To my late mother. Your place setting based on your bucket list trip to Hawaii is at the head of the table today. I know your doing well up there. Thank you for all you did for me. Love you and miss you

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Why does everything hurt so bad after 30? I mean I stub my toe now and I'm debilitated for the entire day. Step on a rock in sandals and the pain shoots all the way up to my hip. What gives?!

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

lol opened the garage door yesterday to put the snow blower away. Apparently I got signed artwork from the neighborhood kids. A smiley face “clean me” and their names 😂 okay kiddos I’ll get the car washed I get it!

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

1 million percent thank you for this! Happy Birthday Douglas Adams!

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Ah yes, the generic automated HR rejection letter. How do I know? It's Sunday lol and the same ol' line "Thank you for your interest in X-Position, at this time we are going to pursue other candidates." With no explanation

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Additional link that isn't so cryptic with random wordpress numbers: packetpilot.com/resume/

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Matthew Ouellette – Resume 2025 – Packet Pilot

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Oof, I don't know why but Apple Mail on my Mini is stuck "Connecting" even though it receives new e-mails. So Annoying

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Updated Resume - Please help me find something I'm down to the weeds in savings. Most of you know me I don't like asking for help but I have to : packetpilot.com/1421-2/

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Matthew Ouellette – Resume 2025 – Packet Pilot

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Of course Udemy has a sale when I don't have income and all the job postings want me to have Fortinet or Palo knowledge but I've never done it. +sigh+

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Adulting is precooking your bacon for tomorrow mornings breakfast at 4:30pm so you can sleep in right? Asking for a friend. 😅

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

So I don't know why but Aurora's new begging is shaking/tremor next to me while staring at me eating which isn't a big deal but it's annoying as heck hearing her collar tags just jingling together the whole time I'm eating lol. Goofy dogs

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Well went to a diner for breakfast and there was a poor old guy with a cane sitting at the bar alone. So I sat next to him and started chatting. So much fun to hear stories so I grabbed his tab and bought his breakfast #bekindtoeachother

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

One thing I'm proud of is I don't eat fast food, drink pop, or buy into those big chain restaurants like Applebee's etc. I try and eat fresher foods and local family ran places. That and supporting local butchers and the farmers market in the summer.

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Lol recruiter (who obviously got my e-mail off my resume on job search websites as he e-mailed me) asked me for my resume. Sure okay whatever. Then fake quote me and sends an e-mail asking for my DOB but never sent the client/salary/wage/benefits

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I can't wait until spring/summer in Michigan so I can use AI and PickelBall to help me put my sandals on. I mean, those are the terms everything should have in front of them and/or their profile right?

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John Capobianco @handle.invalid · 22/01/2025

Holy shit I've been accepted to speak at SharkFest '25 Vint Cerf is the keynote !

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Matt Ouellette @mattouellette.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

This is called being human. Wish more people would be. #bekindtoeachother

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