Bad Website Design

The modern websites usually have multiple versions to allow for different devices and softener browsers, and things are done in radio so it will automatically adjust to size. 

We came across this famous bicycle company.  We were surprise to find they were using split page with fixed size and no scroll bars.  It took me a few minutes to work out where the hidden buttons were!  Much room for improvement... 

Hefted

When you search for hefted, it will take you to the official definition, weighting, lifting. 

Whereas, in England, it usually means hefted, as in, stuck in their own ways, own patch.

Best Carburetor Demonstration

This is the best carburetor demonstration I have seen!

Roof Repair

Paint roof whilst sunshines.   I got some roof paint,  it looks okay,  but I also understand why fiber-containing paint is superior...

Bedroom Athletics

We went to a fair, we picked up some bargain with Bedroom Athletics, fluffy slippers and robe,  they are actually quite nice.   Since we bought 4 items,  I was being cheeky to ask for more discount,  unsuccessfully!  They are at least half price from their online price. 

Nonetheless,  it reminds us the perk of going to a fair on its last day! 

Indoor Daffodil

This time of the year, we plug some outdoor flowers for the indoor.   It is okay except the insects come in with the flowers!   I have to gently tap out all the insects. 

Fill the Gap

My eyes are drawn to discrapancies,  that means I see all the cracks.  They can add to the existing discolouration and unevenness,  anything but a crack.  So get them filled! 

Shitty Felt Roof

Who said felt roof has 20 years life?  Even the commerical ones was shot in 10.

Ma Ling Luncheon Meat

I came across this Spam reivew.  

I did not know Ma Ling is made in Holland?

Postive Reinforcement

If positive reinforcement does not yield positive result exceeding input, then the positive reinforcement shall diminished.  Labour is not a zero sum games.

Samosa

I saw a video on a central Asian samosa, that is tandoor baked not fried.  Then I saw some that were not triangular.  So I looked it up.

The English word samosa derives from Hindi word 'samosa' (Hindi: समोसा),[5] traceable to the Middle Persian word sanbosag (Persian: سنبوسگ),[6] and has the meaning of the "triangular pastry".

So if they are not triangle they are just pastry wrapped/dumplings...

Homemade Dumplings

I made the wrapper using the "proper technique" at home for this first time.  It was better than I expected.

Hardknott Roman Fort

I thought Roman roads were all large and flat,  not Hardknott pass! 

Anglesey Red Squirrels

We had a fly by visit into Anglesey, a lot of signs for red squirrels, but I didn't see any of them.

Laptop Downgrading

I bought a new hard drive for the laptop, but since I never needed that much storage, I bought a smaller drive.  Unsurprisingly, the new hard drive is older than the faulty hard drive!

Seedy Lawn

Once every few years, the trees bear more fruit and seeds.  And the following Spring, they are all sprouting on my lawn!

Toshiba Surgery

I think the problem of my Toshiba freezing is the harddrive.  This time it wouldn't even reload.

So in this 2017 laptop, it has a 2015 harddrive. It is not uncommon a 7 years harddrive failing.  Let's hope for the best.

Barbeque Beef Rib

I have been meaning to try some barbeque beef rib, but having tried and failed twice at different barbeque restaurants, I decided to make them myself.

I got a couple of beef ribs, slow poached for nearly 2 hours, and finished in the air fryer.   I was expecting the beef to shrink more, but it didn't, probably down to the good quality of the beef.

Next time, I will poach for longer, smear more sauce.  Otherwise, it was excellent, we were stuffed.

Cadw Wales

We joined Cadw this year for a change.  We already visited two large castles, Conwy and Beaumaris, on the same trip, I think it is a good start.

Wild's Bakery

Apparently Grandma Wild doesn't just bake biscuits, they also have bakery and sandwich shops, include the Salts Village Bakery.  We got a Fat Tyke, a loaf of sourdough, and a pasty.  They are acceptable.

Goit Stock Waterfalls

In amougst the city scape, there is this nice little waterfalls.

Upper Falls

Lower Falls.

Geriatric Xperias

The geriatric Sony Xperia had one too many drops.  I had the phone upside down, and heard this strange crackling noise, the screen was shattered.  RIP.

Energy Price Change

Nobody is looking forward to the upcoming price change.  Then Steve started celebrating his timely price fixed last year for 2 years.  Luckily I like lounging in a cold dark room,  but 75p a day of standing charge is a bit steep. 

Extension Beware

When I looked at houses with extention,  I immediately assess their additional maintenance and their reduction of energy efficiency.   That maybe another reason why I like monopoly houses.

Large Houses Don't Sell

We were discussing the housing market with a friend.  She is adamant everyone wants a bigger house, but I am not convinced.  From my observation, the medium size houses fly off the listings, whereas the bigger ones are waiting for their special buyers.  Maybe having 2 medium size house is better than one large house in the name of liquidity.  

The Worst Sausage Rolls

I have had some poor quality sausage rolls in my travels, and the worst one goes to..... Seaways! 

Toughened Glass

Critical Locations are considered to be:

1. Glazing in doors – Glass which is wholly or partially within 1500mm from floor level. As the drawing below shows, any glass in doors that does not start over 1500mm from the floor must be safety glass.

2. Glazing adjacent to doors – Windows/side panels wholly or partially within 300mm of the edge of a door and which is also wholly or partially within 1500mm from floor level must be safety glass.

3. Low Level Glazing – Not covered in (1) OR (2) ABOVE – Other glazing that is wholly or partially within 800mm from floor level. This means that windows that are not located within 300mm of a door must use safety glass if the bottom of the glazing is within 800mm of the floor level.

Spring Menu Changes

I was looking at some restaurant menu ome day,  found something I like,  within 2 days,  they were no longer there!   I went to the hassle to call them,  and they confirmed they have changed the menu recently!  Is that a Spring menu change or monthly menu change,  either way,  I am disappointed! 

USB Pump

Whilst pump shopping,  I came across battery pumps,  even lithium pocket size pump.   But call me old fashion,  I think most mechanical things are better bigger. 

Zefal Mini

I have known Zefal all my life.  I used their pumps and I even had a fender.  Apparently Brompton comes with a Zefal, but not a presta adaptor!  I personally prefer a track bike pump, it could go motorcycle at a push, but the Zefal Mini was very competitively priced, so I bought it.  It was small, so took forever to pump, but it works.  It definitely will not work on a motor vehicle.  You get what you pay for afterall, even if it is branded.

Paddy's Pet Mouse

Paddy's touchscreen is getting worse, so a mouse is now required!