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A Day Trip
I recently had the pleasure of spending a day in the charming town of Bad Wildbad, nestled in the heart of the Black Forest in Germany. The town is known for its thermal baths, stunning natural scenery, and outdoor activities … Continue reading
I like to Moof It
I recently decided to take the plunge and buy an e-bike. There were various reasons for this, but one of the big ones was to help with my mobility after my recent operation. I enjoy cycling but have been finding … Continue reading
Captive Mac Woes
Recently I have been in a situation where I have had to rely on “externally provided” internet for my MacBook (like you might get at Starbucks, for example). What should happen is that the first web page access should direct … Continue reading
No Need to Knead Bread
I have come across a few no-knead bread recipes and found that each one wasn’t quite right for me (though they are usually very good) so I thought I’d write my own one down here. It isn’t original – just … Continue reading
Why I’m Leaving WhatsApp
I have finally made the decision to leave WhatsApp and use Signal as my messaging platform of choice. This is actually part of a wider move to take back my privacy (as far as practicably possible). I encourage everyone I … Continue reading
Indispensable Man
Sometime when you’re feeling important;Sometime when your ego’s in bloomSometime when you take it for grantedYou’re the best qualified in the room, Sometime when you feel that your goingWould leave an unfillable hole,Just follow these simple instructionsAnd see how they … Continue reading
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The Mountain
If the mountain seems too big todaythen climb a hill insteadif the morning brings you sadnessit’s ok to stay in bed If the day ahead weighs heavyand your plans feel like a cursethere’s no shame in rearrangingdon’t make yourself feel … Continue reading
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In The Thick Of It
I’ve been thinking about how Covid is affecting me and my life. Covid has been locking countries down for a couple of months and we do seem to be in the thick of it. I think these national lockdowns would … Continue reading
Which Watch to Watch
I do love my gadgets, it must be said. I try to keep my gadgets to things that I use frequently, and the best gadgets for me are those that have a long life span, such as my NAS boxes … Continue reading
Which Watch to Watch … Part 2
Ok, so I am reporting back. In part 1 of Which Watch to Watch, I decided to get a cheaper alternative to the Apple Watch 4. I wanted something that was capable of monitoring my movements and could be worn … Continue reading →