Friday 31 December 2021
Dodgy Digital TV
Thursday 30 December 2021
The National Museum of Computing
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Starship Milton Keynes
Tuesday 28 December 2021
Water Park in Winter
Monday 27 December 2021
Tart Risotto
Sunday 26 December 2021
Scrumptious Garlic Bread
Saturday 25 December 2021
NPR - A Cash Carol
Planet Money's Supply Chain Holiday Extravaganza reckons we should avoid deadweight loss, give cash!
Merry Christmas.Friday 24 December 2021
Holiday Guards Down
Thursday 23 December 2021
Freedom of Speech - Cancelled
Wednesday 22 December 2021
AWOL Dog
Tuesday 21 December 2021
Hassleback Potato
It is always good to give them a quick start with the microwave.
Monday 20 December 2021
Modern Fog Horn
Sunday 19 December 2021
Saturday 18 December 2021
East Coast Seals
Sarah saw some seals in Selwicks Bay. So we went to Flamborough Head looking for seals.
There were some in Selwicks Bay.
Then there were loads at the Drinking Dinosaur.
Friday 17 December 2021
Talbot Yard Malton
Thursday 16 December 2021
Wednesday 15 December 2021
Unimpressive Electric Bicycle
I had a go on an electric bike, which was a bit big for me, the ergonomics was all wrong. I thought I would still take it, consider I wouldn't be cycling very hard, especially I wasn't going very far. How wrong was I.
Apparently electric bike can no longer be self-propelled, which is fine. The motor output levels didn't differ very much at different levels. The ride was good with the assist on, it was easy, it doesn't lurch much, you could just feel it if you are at the right gear at the right acceleration phase.
Just when I was going to return the bike, the battery died. It died when it was still showing 2 (of 5) bar and only did 22 miles, which it was rated for 40. I had to cycle this heavy bike, which is hard work when they bike wasn't setup right ergonomically.
That is another no from me.
Electrifying the existing bike would be a better idea.
Tuesday 14 December 2021
Cycle The Solar System
Sarah told me about this Cycle the Solar System cycle path. I was not sure how we would visit, with only one bike transportable. Meanwhile the Halfords Electric Bike Trial has returned, and this would be a good trail to test it on.
It would not be difficult to see when I was on the Brompton, when I was on the electric bike.If there were the next installation for Alpha Centuri, it would beover 70000km, which is nearly twice Earth circumference. Surely they can find a route around the earth (not circumference maximum) to call the next point here?
Monday 13 December 2021
Ugly Bread
There were so many loaves of breads behind the counter, why was I given the ugly one. It isn't even the nearest one. Am I unlucky? Are they racist? Are they homophobic? Or they are just "saving the good one for the regulars?"
Sunday 12 December 2021
Undressed Babka
Saturday 11 December 2021
Harrogate Christmas Fayre
Friday 10 December 2021
Existential Test Question
Thursday 9 December 2021
Programming Jobs
Wednesday 8 December 2021
Aging Smart Phone
Tuesday 7 December 2021
Spiral Fries
Monday 6 December 2021
Knaresborough Christmas Market
Sunday 5 December 2021
In Harrogate Do As The Harrogaters Do
Saturday 4 December 2021
Street Food
If you cannot hold it with one hand, eat it with another whilst walking, it is not street food.
Street food: cone of chops, "cone" of scampi, fried chicken wings/drum sticks, hot dog, etc.
Not street food: fish and chips, whole pizza, grilled quarter/half/whole chicken, dosa, donner kabab, etc
Friday 3 December 2021
Planet Saving Shivering
In the name of carbon reduction, I have managed to keep the heating off till now! New record.
Thursday 2 December 2021
Modern Blue Screen of Death
These days, you don't get a blue dos screen, you get a blue screen sad emoticon...
Wednesday 1 December 2021
Black Friday Shoe Craze
Tuesday 30 November 2021
Baked Camembert
Monday 29 November 2021
Stormy Snowy Weekend
With the Storm Arwen, bringing on wind and snow. I parked my car away from the trees, just in case. The tree look wonkier than normal. I just cosy up at home all weekend. Just when I thought the storm was gone, and took the washing out, the forecast changed, and I had to bring them all back in. Winter has come.
Sunday 28 November 2021
Nescafe Roastery
Saturday 27 November 2021
South Park Post Covid
I watched South Park Post Covid, so sad. Kenny became a scientist, nobel laureate, philanthropist and died trying to save us.
Kenny, RIP.
Friday 26 November 2021
Black Friday Air Fryer
I saw this on the Black Friday sale, and I was tempted. With some luck, I secured it in a shop nearby, so I got it. I didn't need it to be fancy, I just want something to substitute for my big gas-fired non-convection oven.
I tried it on some arancini, worked very well.
It reminds me of toaster oven, let's see how much I can electrify my cooking.
Thursday 25 November 2021
Bye Bye Antenna Pod
I have used AntennaPod for some 6 years. It has rejected my old phone, and I tried everything. I have given up, so let see if other app are any better.
Wednesday 24 November 2021
Try Glue
Tuesday 23 November 2021
Monday 22 November 2021
The Ground Beneath My Feet Original title: Der Boden unter den Füßen
I am not sure I would call it psychological thriller. I am happy the sex and sexuality of the character didn't matter in this movie, and so it happens these psychopaths were women. Moral of the story, don't sleep with your boss.
Sunday 21 November 2021
Amy's Kitchen
Saturday 20 November 2021
Old Wii Fit
We set up an old Wii for a friend, and Wii Fit was more elementary than I expected. Only when you revisit old tech, you realise Nintendo made a lot of improvement on Wii Fit to make Wii Fit Plus.
Friday 19 November 2021
Paddy's Perfect Partner
Thursday 18 November 2021
Midweek Betty's Queue
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Cheat Paratha
Tuesday 16 November 2021
Monday 15 November 2021
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
We finally watched Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Sarah thought it was painfully slow, I thought it was a million times better than Ammonite, not in terms of story line and pace. And in term of nudity, explicity, this was very calm for a French film.
Sunday 14 November 2021
Fresh Rainbow Trouts
We were walking around Lindley Wood, and found Farnley Fish Farm on the map, so I rang up for some fish. She literally took the fish our of the pond, and they were flipping when we got there.
Few hours later, I threw them onto the charcoal, and viola!
Saturday 13 November 2021
Shopping Stamina
We went on a shopping spree to tick off all the Christmas presents. Our first stop was Haribo, but before we got there we were drawn into the new deli next door, Goodworth Brothers extended their butcher shop and opened a deli.
I was disappointed not to see marked down halloween candy, but was immediately cheered up with a freshly baked warm sausage roll.
We went onto Junction 32, after round 1, I needed to stop for a coffee. I am not sure if it was the mask, the lockdown/reduced shopping practice, or the lack of sleep, I felt my shopping stamina has dropped!
After round 2 of shopping, we sat down for lunch. Still knackered, I sat out the shopping in The Springs. I had to save whatever energy I had to do a roast dinner!
Friday 12 November 2021
Orthostatic Intolerance
Apparently suspension trauma is now classified as a type of orthostatic intolerance. And the two fainting episodes when I was small, might actually have been OI, not heat stroke. Moral of story, don't make children stand up for a long duration.
Thursday 11 November 2021
Woodlans Creation - Chestnut II
Wednesday 10 November 2021
Inferiority Complex
Tuesday 9 November 2021
Portable Heat Pump
Monday 8 November 2021
Thruscross Reservior
Sunday 7 November 2021
Doner Kebab
Saturday 6 November 2021
Dirty Black Vehicles
Friday 5 November 2021
Waterproofing II
Thursday 4 November 2021
Honest Government Ad | COP26 Climate Summit
Sometimes you laugh whilst crying inside.
Wednesday 3 November 2021
Tuesday 2 November 2021
Smart Meter - Base Load
Monday 1 November 2021
Greenwashing
It is a bit unfair to single out Shell when everyone is greenwashing. But Joe is funny.
Sunday 31 October 2021
Waterproofing
Saturday 30 October 2021
Livesey Brothers Mushrooms
Friday 29 October 2021
Differently Curated History
Thursday 28 October 2021
Woodland Creation - Conkers
I was adament I should try to pick all the big 4. I thought I would just check out a small park in Wetherby. As soon as I walked under the few big trees, I recognised the leaves as conkers, bingo! So the leave litter was making it very hard, so I systematically sweep the leaves with my feet and try to spot the conkers. There were not many conkers left, I assume kids might have picked some conkers earlier in the Autumn, do they still? I managed to pick a dozen or two, mission complete!
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Brompton Chain Replacement II
So everything looks fine on the bike in the resting position. After Sarah told me to do a test ride, I did, and failed. The chain was clearly too short! I counted the teeth again, it is definitely 50 front teeth and 13 back teeth, 98L according to the website.
I got the chain cutter back and added another 2, back to 100L. I still don't understand why it wasn't 98L!
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Woodland Creation - Beech II
Monday 25 October 2021
GSR Wheel Removal
I got the right socket for the wheel nut. The wheel removal is straight forward. This bike's caliper is not upside down, which makes dropping the wheel easier. Let's hope wheel install as easy.
Sunday 24 October 2021
Woodland Creation - Meanwood
I finally went to a ranger-led Woodland Creation event. Because it is ranger-led, Chris showed us different trees rather then the big four.
Yew - seed is in the red berry, which is sticky and poisonous to human.
Lime - which I later found out it is also known as Linden or Lilia.
American Oak - bigger leaves with pointier leaves, acorns come every few years, and acorns sometime are not fully formed protruding nut.
Hanging birch - aka downy birch, the kind of seed pod that disburse their tiny transluscent seeds all over your car.
Holly - apparently not all holly bush has berries.
Hornbeam - It looks a little like Beech's leaves but double serrated edges, seed is attached to a wing.
Saturday 23 October 2021
Chain Replacement After Thought - Chainring
On a freewheel, chainrain and gears only subject to force on direction. After I replaced the chain, seeing the worn chainring, I had a light bulb moment, "why can't I just flip it?".
I could just flip it, I would have to take a crank off, which is a lot of hassle and needs a couple specialist tools. Nevermind!
Friday 22 October 2021
Chain Replacement After Thought - Quick Links
Most chain these days come with quick links. I never used quick link before, but Matt seems to be happy with them. I see quick link as a quick repair kit on the road, not necessary for a permanent fix, unless you regularly take the chain off to clean down gears.
On the other hand, relinking a chain takes skills and not brute force. Some light weight outer plate is susceptible to crushing.
Thursday 21 October 2021
Brompton Chain Replacement
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Painting Prep
With the last bit of the paint, it is just enough to paint another wall, and I decided it to be in the living room. I gave it a wipe and brush down already, but you always find holes in close up. So I filled in all the holes, and rubbed them down. Surely it is painting time now!
Tuesday 19 October 2021
Lay Tea Leicester
Monday 18 October 2021
Leeds Bike Mill Bike Maintenance
Sunday 17 October 2021
Whittard Shortbread
Saturday 16 October 2021
Equality Opportunity Gun Violence
Friday 15 October 2021
Brompton Technical Support
Thursday 14 October 2021
Toblerone
Wednesday 13 October 2021
Ripley Ice-Cream II
This time I went for the soft whipped at Ripley's, it is alright. I still don't know why it is "world famous".
It was sunny, but damn cold! It would have been cheaper and wiser to get a hot coffee...Tuesday 12 October 2021
Figure of 8
Monday 11 October 2021
Sourced Market
Sunday 10 October 2021
Costa Coffee
Saturday 9 October 2021
Woodland Creation - Chestnut
Friday 8 October 2021
Water Fluoridation
Thursday 7 October 2021
Desensitised Paddy
Paddy is not the best tablet, but it is working. As the S4 is getting older, and apps are phasing the S4 out, Paddy is getting more and more apps. I only just noticed one of the edges' touch sensitivity is not right, I have to keep turning to operate the button. The worst thing is that some apps are not design to rotate, stupid! I do try my best to keep my WEEE equipment in operation!
Wednesday 6 October 2021
Dosh Flowchart
Tuesday 5 October 2021
Woodland Creation - Beech
Monday 4 October 2021
Pret Frozen Chocolate Croissant
We have croissants every so often, and I usually get them on marked down, of course. I have contemplated getting some frozen croissants, but I cannot really justify that frozen ones are just as expensive than the "fresh" ones. The mixed pastries also did not appeal to me.
I saw these Pret frozen croissants a few months ago, I think I would like them more than pain au chocolate. I tried to get them a few times, but they were not available. We finally got them. They are smaller than expected, they are as expensive as "fresh". They turned out quite nicely. It is good as a novelty, but I don't think we need to have croissant ready in freezer.
Sunday 3 October 2021
Applecross
I had opportunity to go to Applecross on my motorbike the last two trips, I passed. Watching Kate do it, confirmed my instinct was right. What is the point?
Saturday 2 October 2021
Dumb Meter
My online account is not showing the meter readings. I wonder when will my supplier get in touch to ask me for a new reading.
Friday 1 October 2021
Filtered Milk
Thursday 30 September 2021
Shoe Appreciation
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Power Bank
Tuesday 28 September 2021
IAM Advance Rider
Monday 27 September 2021
Wheel Nuts
Sunday 26 September 2021
Bloody Yob II
Those fuckers had another go at my garage door. Thanks the neighbours calling the cops, and chased them away.
More struts, more reinforcement. Tossers.
Saturday 25 September 2021
First and Last Croque Monsieur
I had my first and last croque monsieur today. Ham and cheese are great, but I hate mustard. Bye monsieur.
Friday 24 September 2021
La Palma Volcano
I remember watching a science programme on cable TV and it said if La Palma erupts, in a certain manner, the East coast United States will be destroyed. So when I read La Palma volcano erupted, we are all waiting to see if it will fulfil the scientific prediction. Not yet.
Thursday 23 September 2021
Poorly Foot
Two full weeks later, my foot was still not good enough to swim. Walking stability is very different from kicking! Maybe my dad was right, 40 years old take 40 days for anything to heal!
Wednesday 22 September 2021
Short Man or Woman
Tuesday 21 September 2021
Flavoured Tofu
Monday 20 September 2021
Emergency Car Hammer
Every so often, we see a car incident dramatized on television, and every so often, I want to buy a emergency car hammer.
Sunday 19 September 2021
Carrot Transplanting
Carrot really dislikes being transplanted. They survived a first transplant when they were seedlings, but they did not survive this one. Basic, carrot, plant and forget... Don't touch them for a minimum of 3 months.
Saturday 18 September 2021
Arnold Bennett Lite
I thought I would try making Omlette Arnold Bennett at home. I could not be bothered to make white sauce, and my pan is not cast iron, hence not oven proof, I used blow torch instead.
It was quite hard to get the flame level right, for the first time, otherwise it turned out okay, I can see there is a point for white sauce being there, but it was okay without it.
Friday 17 September 2021
Frozen Banoffee
Thursday 16 September 2021
Extortionate Maintenance
"How Much!!!!????" is what I screamed internally when Ford told me their hourly rate. £120?!
Wednesday 15 September 2021
Big Tom
We have tried to use fertilizer, Big Tom. But instead of big tomatoes, we are getting many tomato, and I am not sure they are any bigger than otherwise. Very misleading.
Tuesday 14 September 2021
Roseberry Topping
We knew Roseberry Topping was going to be hard work, over 200 meters gain, so we chose an overcast day, but the day turned out to be NOT overcast, I was red like a lobster by the time I came down, both from the Sun and the work out!
Monday 13 September 2021
Goathland
People go to Goathland for the steam train and Heathbeat, I went for the water falls. Both were very treacherous...
Sunday 12 September 2021
Free Raspberries
Sand Hutton has diversify over the years, pigs, raspberries, dog agility, but due to labour shortage, they had to forego their raspberries. We went and pick some up. Thanks Sand Hutton!
Saturday 11 September 2021
Parmo
I have seen Nic ate a Parmo before, it resemables a Chicken Parmasan in the States, except Parmo looks eviler.
So I never bother to order a parmo, but I made a mental note about Parmo having "come from" Middlesborough.
So the opportunity had come, we were "near" Teesside, so we found a pub that has good review and does it for lunch. The chicken was real chicken, there was a layer of white sauce adding to the "richness", the cheddar is mild dyed cheddar, nothing to write home about. It was evil, but not worth the calories.
Friday 10 September 2021
Thursday 9 September 2021
Good Leg Up
Wednesday 8 September 2021
Middlesborough
We only just realised, Middlesborough is Yorkshire?! South of Tees, Yorkshire.
Tuesday 7 September 2021
Over Vanilla
Monday 6 September 2021
Omlette Arnold Bennett
Sunday 5 September 2021
Kapaty Bakery
Saturday 4 September 2021
Pig Iron
Friday 3 September 2021
Sleep Score
Thursday 2 September 2021
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Stubborn Tomatoes
Monday 30 August 2021
What the Hack
I thought I would have a little horseback riding, aka Hack.
It absolutely reminded me why motorcycle is a million times better. Horse has 1 horsepower and does not listen to you. Also they smell. Horse is ticked off for the next 20 years.
Sunday 29 August 2021
Rural Air Pollution
I was at a farm yesterday, the air was filled with bits from harvesting!
Saturday 28 August 2021
Resilient Pepper
Just when the pepper was fruiting, I might have killed it giving it too much fertiliser. I refuse to kill it off even it was only left with the stalk, and it is regrowing!
Friday 27 August 2021
Zip-Merging
Use Zip Merging, use the road!
RAC reckons, "The crux of the issue comes down to education, or a lack of, about what is the correct driving practice. If all drivers were taught the same, to use all of the space available on the road..."
According to Greenflag, it is even in the Highway Code.
Be educated, use the road!
Thursday 26 August 2021
Irreversible Reversing
Wednesday 25 August 2021
Lock Shopping
I already have 3 good quality locks, but I am considering getting yet more locks. Like Lockpicking Lawyer say, if the lock is too hard to break, the thief will just bring the thing instead of the lock. But it still needs to be sufficient deterrant, what variety of lock should I add to my collection?
Tuesday 24 August 2021
Data Speed
My house's ASDL is a bit shit, on a recent speed check it is slower than someone with 3G mobile data connection. Maybe copper is no longer king.
Monday 23 August 2021
Local Breading Hole
We haven't been back to any watering hole for months. We have bumped into a few people we know in Leeds at the Bread Coop.
Sunday 22 August 2021
Knackered Winker
Saturday 21 August 2021
Radiator Coil Cleaner
I applied some coil cleaner to the little radiator, it was dripping brown! I must treat all my radiators!
Friday 20 August 2021
Common Houseleeks
We have acquired two "chicks". They are "common houseleeks". I hope they will grow into big healthy hens.
Thursday 19 August 2021
Bergeranthus
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Monthly Wash
According to the manual, you are supposed to wash the bike minimum once a month. Seriously?! No wonder some people wash after each run...
Tuesday 17 August 2021
Zero Motorcycles
I read on the Yorkshire Reporter that Zero was coming to Squires, so we made an effort to go. I could not find any information about the show booth, I didn't expected them to have test rides. When we arrived, there were just some Zeros pulling out, silently! I spoke to them for a little bit, and decided to go back with gear after lunch.
I had a ride on a Zero. During Eco mode, the "engine breaking" was strangely strong. During Sport mode, it rolls more like a motorbike. Anyone rides or drives an electric vehicle would probably relearn their driving to accommodate the control changes. The acceleration was good, but I have been on powerful bikes for so many years, I kind of expected it. It was just weird the acceleration kept coming without having to gear shift! I found the most disconcerting was the motor noise, it was like the motor noise on a fairground ride.
Monday 16 August 2021
Black Trousers
I needed a new pair of trousers, I thought every shop would have it, then when I looked everywhere, everyone is making elasticated trousers! Has it to do with the lock down?
Sunday 15 August 2021
Speedstyle Sale
We were wandering at Squires and found Speedstyle is having a sale on! I picked up a thing or two. Free hangers!
Saturday 14 August 2021
Sing Kee Leeds II
We have recently visited Sing Kee again, they are getting bigger and bigger, now there is a massive warehouse and a "mall". Good for them.
Friday 13 August 2021
Real Charcoal
Much to my dislike, I have been using the charcoal briquettes, aka sawdust charcoal, it is so energy dense, I almost always left with excess heat to use. As I am using those down, I am back to real charcoal, and they do not last as long, may be it is a good thing?
Thursday 12 August 2021
Precordial Thump
Vicky told me about the punch in the chest. Then the bloke from YAS said that was outdated, whilst showing us a Chris Solomons video clearly showing the YAA crew clearly punching him on the chest at 2:33.
On a more recent first aid training, we were shown this video again, and I could not help myself to tell the trainer this story. Then he blurted out, "precordial thump". Wow, punch in the chest has a name! Vindicated!
Wednesday 11 August 2021
Harley Harressment
We were talking about bikes, and someone insisted that a Harley would suit me and keep showing me images of Harley. That is a total harressment!
Tuesday 10 August 2021
Blocked U-bend
When I lived in the city centre flat, I found a big lumps of previous tenants' hair in the shower trap. I have regularly used soda to clear the drain, but this time it backed up so much that I had to strip it. There was a water colour paint brush! So all the years of soda, casutic, wasn't quite enough to melt away a paint brush!
I think we should always assume the drains are blocked unless we have stripped them ourselves.
Monday 9 August 2021
Betty's Sourdough
We usually go to Bettys in the afternoon, so we never saw any bread. Since we went early this time, we want to get some bread, sourdough. Bettys Sourdough is 5p cheaper than Balterzen! It looks refined and tastes nice. We are more used to rustic sourdough, so we found the eveness weird! Good bread, we will try other loaves next times.
Sunday 8 August 2021
Cruffins
We had our first and last cruffin from Balthazar. Too sugary and I'd opt for a croissant anytime.
Saturday 7 August 2021
Plum is Prune
Friday 6 August 2021
Oceanus Germanicus
If you think it was weird the North Sea was once called German Ocean, then South China Sea is equally adsurd. It should just be called South Sea.
Thursday 5 August 2021
Elusive Slug Eviction
A rogue slug as breached our defense and live amongst our indoor plants. We saw a few bite marks and some slug trails, but it has evaded our eviction for months. It was so embolden, it was making loads of trails, much to my dismay. We finally caught it in action, and we have evicted it. Let's hope it was just the one!
Wednesday 4 August 2021
Stay on Path
Tuesday 3 August 2021
Paddleboarder Everywhere
Everywhere you can get to a body of water, you see paddlerboarders. I saw a few of them on the Wharfe in Wetherby!
Monday 2 August 2021
Fix it with a Knife
So 4th engineers' best friend, a file/knife. Just trim it!
Sunday 1 August 2021
Fix it with a Hammer
My shackle lock was playing up. After consulting with the lock picking lawyer, I concluded the bolt was snagging on the retainer, and I have tried various paper and plastic slider method to move the bolt past the retainer to no avail. So concluding there is no lock mechanism on that side of the lock and I have nothing to lose, I bashed the bolt with a hammer, the retainer fell out, bolt slides, sorted!
We sometimes forget the 3rd engineers' best friend after adhesive and lubricant, persuader!
Saturday 31 July 2021
Heavy Weight Judo
All the athletes are all trimmed, until I saw the women +78kg Judo, I thought, maybe that is something I can do! Just when I started typing "adult Judo" into the search bar, I remember I am in my 40s! Nevermind, I am not sure my body can take a tumble!
Friday 30 July 2021
Thursday 29 July 2021
Current Account Switch Service
Apparently the current account switch service will keep the old account routing for 2 years. The question is, where have I which account to what account?! I need an event log, account evolution chart!
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Tagg Lane Diary
I have drove past Tagg Lane many time, and we finally make an effort to try them out. They are indeed very nice, also one of the most expensive!
Tuesday 27 July 2021
Tandem Bicycling
Tandem bicycle: what a horrible invention. The front rider does 80% of the work, both in paddling and steering, controlling, and the back rider do nothing apart from a useless amount of paddling, due to starting difficulty, they are not normally sit with legs suitably extended. Never again, get your own bike!
Monday 26 July 2021
Peak District Counties
We were in the "Staffordshire Peaks", which brings onto to the whole discussion on, who has which bit of the Peak District. Derbyshire folks like to think Derbyshire owns nearly all of it, but after having a quick look online, Yorkshire and Staffordshire chucks are both very sizeable. I cannot believe Saddleworth Moor is part of the Peaks!
Sunday 25 July 2021
Honda NC750
A lot of people asked what bike I want next. I know what I don't want, NC 750, I have watched a few of these in action, substandard, just like SV650, straight to the skip.
Saturday 24 July 2021
Thorpe Cloud
Last year I went up to Bunster Hill, this year I went up to Thorpe Cloud. Bunster Hill is taller, fewer visitors you just need to watch your step...
Friday 23 July 2021
Bye Bye Free Air
The Sainsbury near us has started charging for compressed air. I must start doing them at home using my own pumps.
Thursday 22 July 2021
Aberystwyth Calling Lancaster Wet
My club has done a few events in Aberystwyth and when I suggested Lancaster, Graham reckoned Lancaster is wetter. What?!
Wednesday 21 July 2021
Float to Live
Tuesday 20 July 2021
Whole Roasted Butternut Squash
Monday 19 July 2021
Jimmy's Iced Coffee
As a hot afternoon pick-me-up, we popped into the shop and picked up a couple things from the chilled drink aisle, one of which is Jimmy's Iced Coffee.
It tastes fine, not as rich or icy as a Frappuccino, which we could have got from the nearby Starbucks, but that would have been twice the price.
The first question was, "Who is Jimmy?" Even after looking at either website, I am none the wiser, probably just some catering company's new idea, and named it after the company's dog or something.
Sunday 18 July 2021
"Smart" Doorbell
Saturday 17 July 2021
Cherry Overdose
Friday 16 July 2021
Kofta
Thursday 15 July 2021
Modern LED Bulb
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Market Trader Con
Tuesday 13 July 2021
Gooseberries
We picked a few gooseberries from the farm with our strawberries. I was not keen on trying one as I heard they are very tart. Sarah had the ripest gooseberry and it was said to be sweeter than a grape. So I was convinced to try one, the one I tried was like a grape, but a tart grape. Apparently the last of the gooseberries were bordering inedible. Let me stick with normal green grape, thanks.
Monday 12 July 2021
Cauldron Organic Tofu
We picked this Cauldron tofu up on offer. It is extra firm, and surprisingly nice.
Sunday 11 July 2021
Crystal Violet
Saturday 10 July 2021
Fence Hanging
I have already painted all the fence and gate, rehung the back gate. For completeness sake, I rehung the front gate. In hindsight, I should have done them all in one go, that save me from the later adjustments.
Friday 9 July 2021
Monkey Bike
Thursday 8 July 2021
虞美人·李煜
春花秋月何時了?往事知多少。小樓昨夜又東風,故國不堪回首月明中。
雕欄玉砌應猶在,只是朱顏改。問君能有幾多愁?恰似一江春水向東流。Wednesday 7 July 2021
Industrial Japanese
Tuesday 6 July 2021
Can You Hear Me Now
Monday 5 July 2021
Pick Your Own
I have been meaning to try a "Pick Your Own" experience. We went to a couple farm shops that offer PYO, except it wasn't quite in season.
Then we found online somewhere nearer and cheaper, and had a go. One of the reason why they were cheaper maybe because their crops are on the ground rather than on the table. This makes harvest harder, but lower initial cost.
We ended up with 1 kilo of strewberries and a few bits of other fruits. It was a good day/morning/hour out.
Early pickers get the strewberries!
Sunday 4 July 2021
Red Squirrels Missing Tufts
Then I saw this clearly male squirrels with ear tufts.
Then the others' ear tufts were shedding?
According to the internet, ear tufts are a Winter thing, do maybe in September it wasn't quite cold enough, and in June it wasn't quite warm enough? Confused.