Sunday 31 December 2023
Twixtmas DIY
Saturday 30 December 2023
Twixtmas Shopping
Friday 29 December 2023
Day 6 The Netherlands - Gouda
I bid my friends goodbye, I left and went to Gouda. I changed the original plan in order to go to Gouda on Thursday, when the flour windmill was open.
I walked through the Hague, onto the train and arrived in Gouda.
I went to the flour mill first, bought ourselves some wholemeal flour.
Then I walked into town, around the market, bought a sausage roll and a cheese roll. Their sausage roll has more spices. The cheese roll's cheese were milder.
I went to the syrup wafel factory and actually paid for a tour. I had A LOT of wafel. Unlike stoopwafel, which is one wafel halved and filled, syrup wafel is two wafel stuck together. Double the amount of crunch.
I walked past a chip shop and saw a shrimp croquette, which I missed when I was in Amsterdam. I ordered one, whilst waiting, I saw the fish shop next store were also doing shrimp croquette, cheaper!
I ate the first shrimp croquette, it was full of brown shrimp, very shrimpy. Surely the fish shop knows what they are doing, so I went to the fish shop. I asked what were their kibbling, and they said cod, so I asked for a portion of fish and a shrimp croquette. The fish were nice, and the shrimp croquette was spicier but a lot less shrimp.
I decided to save a tiny amount of money by taking regional train/bus to the airport.
Distance travelled on foot, approximately 8 miles.
Thursday 28 December 2023
Day 5 The Netherlands - The Hague
I borrowed a bicycle and went around The Hague.
I first went to the Hague market. It is very similar to English markets. The Dutch loves fried fish so much, the few fried fish market stalls were already busy before noon, but why can't they just state what fish they are? Then I cycled to the organic market, which was very quiet with very few stalls, possibly due to Christmas time.
Then I cycled to the Peace Palace again, and popped into the visitor centre. I cannot believe they charges for toilets, so I left. I cycled to the International Criminal Court, they closed for the holiday, otherwise I could have went in for a tour.
Last of all, I cycled to the Mall of the Netherlands, which is a Westfields. I had a walk around. Their Haribo also doesn't sell normal fizzy cola anymore!
I cycled back, we spent the rest of the afternoon setting up a new game. We went out for dinner and came home for a game.
Distance travelled on foot, approximately 3 miles. Distance travelled on bike, approximately 15 miles.
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Day 4 The Netherlands - The Hague
I walked around the Hague for two hours whilst my friend was at the climbing wall. We had lunch at a pub.
We went home for dinner, we had pasta and more sausages, it was 94% pork, which was quite nice.
We played a board game viticulture.
Distance travelled on foot, approximately 7 miles.
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Day 3 The Netherlands - Amsterdam / The Hague
Final day in Amsterdam. I had a morning coffee in a local cafe. Their little treats look awfully like chopped up pain au chocolat.
I walked into town, picked up another few snacks and zigzagged to the station.
Since I still have time, I had another ferry hop.
I got into the Hague. There were a few things shut on Christmas day in Amsterdam, there were many things shut in the Hague. I walked to my friend's flat and settled in.
We popped by the Peace Palace before dark and went back out to have dinner in a Cantonese restaurant, it was okay.
Distance travelled on foot, approximately 5 miles.
Monday 25 December 2023
Day 2 The Netherlands - Amsterdam
Sunday 24 December 2023
Day 1 The Netherlands - Amsterdam
Saturday 23 December 2023
Day 0 The Netherlands - Amsterdam
Friday 22 December 2023
Traveling Essentials
Thursday 21 December 2023
Darlington Market
Wednesday 20 December 2023
More Chestnuts
We bought a few chestnuts from the local green grocer, they were supposedly Italian, and they were massive. I preferred the Spanish M&S ones this year.
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Monday 18 December 2023
Vehicle to Grid
Sunday 17 December 2023
Birmingham Christmas Market
Saturday 16 December 2023
Chocolatey Cocktail
Friday 15 December 2023
Too Good Its Gone
I booked a Too Good to Go, only had it cancelled, so disappointed!
Thursday 14 December 2023
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Christmas Party
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Monday 11 December 2023
Hot Springs
Sunday 10 December 2023
Near Zero Production
Saturday 9 December 2023
Annual Christmas Light Repair Session
Friday 8 December 2023
Conservatory Payback
Thursday 7 December 2023
Holiday Home Multi Listing
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Gym Membership
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Garden After Hard Frost
Monday 4 December 2023
Garforth Repair Cafe
Garforth Repair Cafe is definitely a lot more organised. I am glad I went and I helped a little. Whatever the problem is, we should always start at level 0 basic investigation...
Sunday 3 December 2023
Conservatory Modernisation
Saturday 2 December 2023
Office Move
Friday 1 December 2023
Honey Roasted Cashew
Thursday 30 November 2023
Does the Cam Freeze
My sister asked me a random question, "does the Cam freeze?".
I answered no before I look up the answer. I am pretty much right, the last time it froze, supposedly, 1997.
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Overpriced Sausages
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Saving Session
Monday 27 November 2023
Black Friday Deals
Sunday 26 November 2023
Double Checking Solar Math
Saturday 25 November 2023
Iceland Blue Dragon Crispy Duck
Friday 24 November 2023
Ham Hock Shortage
Thursday 23 November 2023
Hotel Too Good To Go
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Weekday York
We went to have a walk in York before Yan going back on the train. We went to Clifford's Tower, it has been recently renovated, and it is very well done.
Christmas market is already on, so we had a easy weekday morning stroll, so much more pleasant than a weekend chaos!
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Weekday Harrogate
I took Yan to Harrogate and we managed to get into Betty's within 3 minutes of arrival. We were there for 2 hours. I am not too impressed with their Kedgeree.
I am sad that Mackenzies no longer does ham hock, if they are not selling anything unique, I don't see why I would need to return...
Yan continues to support Yorkshire economy!
Monday 20 November 2023
York Designer Outlet
Sunday 19 November 2023
Bye Bye Tetley
Saturday 18 November 2023
London Air
Friday 17 November 2023
Leeds District Heating
Thursday 16 November 2023
Lüften
Lüften means airing out the house, which I also love to do. It could be inefficient, but it is less inefficient if you hadn't actually heated the house. I think only mechanical ventilation can reduce this practice of manually opening windows.
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Not Jerusalem Artichokes
The flower that I thought was Jerusalem Artichoke, turned out not to be Jerusalem Artichoke. Anyway, I had to thin they out away from the path.
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Persuaded Hinges
Monday 13 November 2023
Pigeon-Proof Bird Feeder
Sunday 12 November 2023
Watercress
Saturday 11 November 2023
Patisserie Valerie Afternoon Tea
Friday 10 November 2023
Curry Week
Thursday 9 November 2023
Heating On
Wednesday 8 November 2023
RHS Bridgewater
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Garden Touring in the Rain
Monday 6 November 2023
Castle Day
Sunday 5 November 2023
Rusty Chester Waitrose
Saturday 4 November 2023
Sun in the Eye
On my early drive South, a van hit the barrier and rolled across the road, and when I was inching past it, I can totally see, rather not see, because the Sun was in the eye. We should always be careful for adverse driving condition, not just weather.
Friday 3 November 2023
Space2 Sewing
Thursday 2 November 2023
Garforth Halloween
The two big houses at the top of my street had decorations on, although I am near a primary school, I am far enough from the other main residential streets. Maybe, maybe I don't have to hide in the dark anymore!
Wednesday 1 November 2023
Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
We got a "Squirrel proof" bird feeder. The fat balls are going down very slowly, and I have not seen the birds. We finally saw a few birds, the chubby ones were struggling, but the smaller ones have no problems. I supposed that is for the best.
Tuesday 31 October 2023
Post Covid Dining
We went to one of our old haunts with one of our Groupons. Not much changes, expects things got more expensive. We love midweek deals.
Monday 30 October 2023
Sunday 29 October 2023
Beef Rib
Saturday 28 October 2023
Magic Cheese Scone
Friday 27 October 2023
Vanity House Projects
vanity
noun
van·i·ty ˈva-nÉ™-tÄ“
pluralvanities
Synonyms of vanity
1
: inflated pride in oneself
2
: something that is vain, empty, or valueless
Thursday 26 October 2023
je ne sais quoi
I personally equate je ne sais quoi to whatchamacallit.
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Benedetta
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Ultra Low Voltage Capacitors
Monday 23 October 2023
Sewing Machine
Sunday 22 October 2023
Solar Positive
Saturday 21 October 2023
Mortice Lock
Friday 20 October 2023
Writer's Strike
Thursday 19 October 2023
Zero Waste Failure
Wednesday 18 October 2023
The Farewell
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Monday 16 October 2023
Boil the Kettle Question
Sunday 15 October 2023
Fishy Miso
Saturday 14 October 2023
Shone
Friday 13 October 2023
Air Fryer Chips
Thursday 12 October 2023
Late Sprouting
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Hawes Yarnbombers
Tuesday 10 October 2023
York Unlocked
Monday 9 October 2023
Brazilian BBQ
Sunday 8 October 2023
Holgate Windmill
Saturday 7 October 2023
Unnecessary Click and Collect
I was in this big chain homeware store looking for the discounted compost. The shopkeeper said it much have run out. I looked online, reserved them and went back to the store.
If they are not using their floor space or all the browsers, then what is the shop for?
Friday 6 October 2023
Off-Grid PV
Thursday 5 October 2023
Post Covid Buffet
Wednesday 4 October 2023
MG4
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Scan Tat
Monday 2 October 2023
Leamington Spa
Sunday 1 October 2023
Soft Close Hard Open
We finally got around to replace the hinges with soft close hinge, but little do we know, it also spring open!
Saturday 30 September 2023
Leeds Bread Coop Child
Friday 29 September 2023
Treeless Gap
We only went to Sycamore Gap two months ago. Some bastards fell the tree!
Thursday 28 September 2023
Smaller PV
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Eufy on Loan
Tuesday 26 September 2023
History or Philosophy
Monday 25 September 2023
Leeds Bread Coop Mother
Leeds Bread Coop has always make their mother dough available. When we were this, they actually had some boxed ready to go. When I say box, I mean some 10mL worth of it. Let's see if I can keep this fetus alive!
Sunday 24 September 2023
Lesvos
Saturday 23 September 2023
Rachel Dolezal
Friday 22 September 2023
Beryl E-bike Leeds
Thursday 21 September 2023
ULEZ's Revenge
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Radiator Flossing
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Rollover Hamburger
Monday 18 September 2023
Time Sensitive Token
Sunday 17 September 2023
Unflurry Mcflurry
Saturday 16 September 2023
Bye Bye Whinmoor
Friday 15 September 2023
Wilko Closing Sale
Thursday 14 September 2023
White Chocolate Digestives
They were on the shelves, and I was slightly tempted to buy. Then when were met McVitie's in Halifax, they haven't brought any with them. I finally tasted one, it is awful.
Wednesday 13 September 2023
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Honest Government Ad by Juice
The Juice Media makes funny videos that really makes you cry inside...
Monday 11 September 2023
Free Starters
We went to redeem the free Pho starter voucher we for from York. It is extra nice when it is £free"!
Sunday 10 September 2023
Roasted in Harlow Carr
Saturday 9 September 2023
Easy Fenugreek
Fenugreek is this year's microgreen champion, it is unbelievably easy to grow and travels well!
Friday 8 September 2023
Random Stickers
Thursday 7 September 2023
Not-So-Micro Green
When I grow microgreen with compost, I will throw the compost out with the last few unharvestable microgreen. They actually turn into something bigger in the new environment, which is still edible.
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Lettuce Failure
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Superglue Surplus
Monday 4 September 2023
RSPB For Cars
Sunday 3 September 2023
September Heatwave
Saturday 2 September 2023
Friday 1 September 2023
Promote Wholefoods
Thursday 31 August 2023
The Battery Saga
Wednesday 30 August 2023
Tree Pruning
I started tidying the trees and overgrown bushes.
Then we got onto the bigger stuff. The Hollies were over 3 meters, so I had to chop the top off, this is some 1.5 meter of height. Endless!
On the plus side, I am getting a lot more morning Sun.
Tuesday 29 August 2023
'Ow Much
Monday 28 August 2023
Garden Centre Sunday Roast
Sunday 27 August 2023
Aberford Show
Saturday 26 August 2023
Anvil Secateurs
Friday 25 August 2023
Sun Hat Functions
Thursday 24 August 2023
Free Click and Collect
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Deadheading on Tree
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Car Best Buy
Monday 21 August 2023
Overgrown Clematis
Sunday 20 August 2023
Calderdale Pride
Saturday 19 August 2023
Dormer Solar Problems
Friday 18 August 2023
LifeWire Electric Motorcycle
LiveWire, formerly known as Harley Davidson Livewire, was having a demo day near me, so I went to have a go on one.
It rides like a bike, which was a good start. The suspension was set to stiff, so it was a bit bumpy. Other than the price and the charging issue, its a good bike.
Thursday 17 August 2023
Topcliffe Pork Ribs
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Plant Identification Jerusalem Artichokes
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Topcliffe Beef Rib
Monday 14 August 2023
Methley Bridge Farm Shop
Methley Bridge Farm Shop, on the other hand, was a little disappointing. They are more a sandwich shop than a farm shop. They were selling packaged meat from Malcolm Michaels.
Sunday 13 August 2023
Topcliffe Hamhock
Saturday 12 August 2023
Wakefield Statue
Friday 11 August 2023
Wakefield Cathedral Kitchen
Thursday 10 August 2023
Folding Bike Town Cycling
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Wheel Alignment
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Britain's Horror Homes
I was watching an old TV programme, Britain's Horror Homes. It justifies so many of my fears.
Monday 7 August 2023
Leeds' Pride
Sunday 6 August 2023
Queen's Mill
Saturday 5 August 2023
National Tyres is now Halfords
Friday 4 August 2023
Bargain Hunt at Holland and Barrett
I popped in a Holland and Barrett to check out for bargains. I came out with a fully loaded tote bag for less than a tenner!
Thursday 3 August 2023
Interdental Brushing
I got retaught how to clean teeth. Apparently flossing is out, interdental brushing is in...
Wednesday 2 August 2023
Saving Account Interest
Tuesday 1 August 2023
Tons of Fire Wood
Monday 31 July 2023
McLaren In Real Life
I was at the Motorist over the weekend, and I saw a McLaren in real life. It is £150k worth of car!
Sunday 30 July 2023
Happy Valley Pride
Saturday 29 July 2023
General Heath Advises
Friday 28 July 2023
New Bike in Town
My first outing with my newly acquired folding bike was straight into city centre! I am not sure she should have a name, none of my bicycle had a name.
Single gear is a bit hard work!
Thursday 27 July 2023
Bye Bye Film
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Electric Scooters
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Keelham Ham Hock
Monday 24 July 2023
Photovoltaic System Batteries
Sunday 23 July 2023
Cumberland Sausage Curl
We were adamant that we should get a proper curly Cumberland sausage. We got it from Plumgarths. The longest one they do is 1.8kg!
BeforeAfter
Saturday 22 July 2023
Friday 21 July 2023
Gaia at Durham
We finally has the chance to look at Gaia. I think we have been moon gazing for millennia, the moon will always be more impressive.
Thursday 20 July 2023
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Microgreen Tricks
Tuesday 18 July 2023
Incredible Edible Garforth
Monday 17 July 2023
Radios
Sunday 16 July 2023
Underground Bakery
Saturday 15 July 2023
Courgette Season Begins
Friday 14 July 2023
Homemade Japanese Curry II
Thursday 13 July 2023
Homemade Japanese Curry I
We tried to make a Japanese style curry adapting for limited spice mix.
It was edible, there was a umami that reassemble it at time.
We really need to try it with proper S&B spice.
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Coop Membership
Unlike other supermarket loyalty scheme, Coop loyalty is a membership with a subscription fee.
Now Coop is one of my nearest supermarket, I have been contamplating joining.
I finally joined today, and I already earn my membership fee back, excellent!
Tuesday 11 July 2023
S&B Curry Powder
Monday 10 July 2023
Streaker
Sunday 9 July 2023
Streaker Snack
Saturday 8 July 2023
Farewell Cameras
Friday 7 July 2023
Chat Bot II
Thursday 6 July 2023
Chat Bot
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Tuxford Blacksmith
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Hong Kong Barbeque
Monday 3 July 2023
Temporary Carbon Capture
After listening to a seminar on decarbonisation, it talked about carbon capture, temporary and permanent. Then I realise, I have a temporary carbon capture system in my house, aka garden with scrubs! Only if I can quantify the carbon capture capability of it!
Sunday 2 July 2023
Reinventing The Curry
Saturday 1 July 2023
Friday 30 June 2023
Cataloguing Photography Assets
Thursday 29 June 2023
Mesmerism
Other forms: mesmerized; mesmerizing; mesmerizes
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Gardening Extension Lead
One of the overlooked tools for gardening, extension lead... I am not buying a battery powered kits to be use five times a year.
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Lost and Found Digital Images
Monday 26 June 2023
Another Lost Toad
I found another toad, this time around the bins in the front. It hopped away from me and it took some effort before I got it into a bucket, gave it some water and put it at the back garden.
Sunday 25 June 2023
Tree Veteranisation
Saturday 24 June 2023
Queen of Oz
Friday 23 June 2023
Toy Repair
Thursday 22 June 2023
Server Cooling
Liquid cooling for computer has been around for over twenty years. The latest development of two-phase immersion cooling for servers is quite impressive.
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Solar Farming
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Normal COP
Monday 19 June 2023
Very East Yorkshire
Sunday 18 June 2023
Water Butt Fill Rate
Saturday 17 June 2023
Carnation
Friday 16 June 2023
Soil Microbiome
Thursday 15 June 2023
Weeding in Rain
We were told weeding in rain is easier, but the recent dry spell means we haven't had the opportunity. And that I have been working on the patio, so not exactly weeding.
So the moist soil means the plant comes out easier without much digging. And the added moisture in the root structure meant they are more flexible and less brittle, which means more come out. On the other hand. Except I am getting wet, I could do some of the grounds work in the rain also.