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So, I built some things. And yes, they might break
I have decided to clutter up the interwebs with a few custom widgets for anyone who wants them. Because clearly, what t…
June 18, 2026
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A Wake Up Call: Deer Plays Chicken
If you are regular on the early shift, you know what it is like at 4.30 am. It is dead quiet, the sky is just starting …
June 13, 2026
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Turning the Corner: A Milestone Month
It is funny how a small change to your daily rhythm can quietly snowball into something massive. A little over a month …
June 01, 2026
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Review
Out with the Old: Our 15-Year Kitchen Transformation
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but after fifteen years of heavy service, ours was feeling less like a h…
May 29, 2026
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Fat Lad Weight Loss: How a Spaniel and 1,800 Calories Flipped the Script
Let’s be honest, reversing a fitness trend line is hard work. For about ten months, my Garmin weight graph was doing a …
May 22, 2026
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Politics
Back to the Future: Starmer’s Talent Vacuum
The results of the local elections have been nothing short of a hammering for Sir Keir Starmer. When the map turns the …
May 09, 2026
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The Great Resilience Swindle: Why the 70s "Tough" Crowd Need a Mirror
We’ve all heard it. It’s the conversational equivalent of a scratched vinyl record, usually played over a lukewarm pint…
May 03, 2026
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Shared Ancestry: The Ghost in My Lungs
Every time I inhale, I am participating in a grand, invisible recycling project that has been running for millennia. It…
April 22, 2026
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Stepping into Spring: A 5-Mile Loop Around Moor Row with Bella
With the nicer weather finally just around the corner, it is the perfect excuse to start stretching out the legs and in…
April 19, 2026
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From Screen Burn to Super-Speeds: My 50-Year Digital Odyssey
They say nostalgia isn't what it used to be, but looking back at my technological timeline, it’s a miracle we ever …
April 09, 2026
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Family Research: From Kings to Miners
When I was growing up, my Dad used to give snippets of information about his family. It was information that must'…
December 28, 2025
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An Ode to Silence (and Side Projects)
Hello, you magnificent lot! Yes, I know. The silence around here has been so profound you could practically hear a minc…
December 13, 2025
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The Social (Media) Whirligig: From AltaVista to the Apocalypse
I’ve been around the internet block a few time — literally (think early '90s). I was there when dial-up sounded lik…
October 15, 2025
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Don't Leave Home Without a Map and Compass!
This evening, I had a chat with a walker on the Wainwright Coast to Coast route. The route, from St Bees to Robin Hood…
August 11, 2025
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Shave
Shave Smarter: DIY Shaving Oil
I've had a shaving epiphany, and it's not involving a fancy new razor or some space-age foam. No, this revelati…
July 16, 2025
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Running
Back on Track: A Sloth's First Steps Towards Fitness
Well, well, well, look who finally decided to peel themselves off the sofa and attempt some exercise this morning! Af…
July 03, 2025
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Farewell, Little Nibbler: Mission Accomplished
Well, folks, after a few hours of strategic deployment, Operation Peanut Butter was a resounding success! Yes, the reig…
May 05, 2025
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Hide & Seek: Man v Mouse
Last night was a rollercoaster. There I was, glued to the telly, watching the Snooker World Championship. The tension w…
May 05, 2025
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Review
Farewell Fumbling, Hello Focused Tracking: My Dive into the World of GPS Pet Trackers
Let's be honest, the panic that sets in when your furry friend decides to go on an unscheduled adventure is a uniq…
March 20, 2025
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Lost in the Cosmic Loft: Are We All Just Dust Bunnies?
Right, settle down for a cuppa and a biscuit, because I've had a right proper think about this whole " we'…
March 19, 2025
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