31 March 2024
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Did you remember the clocks “springing forward” for British Summer Time today? Jane and I certainly did, dragging ourselves out of bed for the annual Easter Day united churches service at the top of Beacon Hill. It started at 6:30am … Continue reading
29 March 2024
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In short, almost certainly yes. Barabbas was the condemned man who was released by Pilate instead of Jesus (following the intervention of the religious leaders who got the crowd to call for the criminal). Barabbas is a minor character but … Continue reading
28 March 2024
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Hurrah for Crossmyloof Brew. I put in an order for some brewing grain late on Tuesday night and it arrived first thing this morning. That’s pretty good service. For anyone, like me, who hasn’t found a supplier within easy distance … Continue reading
27 March 2024
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I’ve put in an order for some more brewing supplies which, hopefully, will arrive ready for the weekend or early next week. Meanwhile, I’m onto the last few bottles of my Helleborus brew, bottled last December. Although it is a … Continue reading
26 March 2024
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My spell as a lab rat is over! I did my final session on Monday morning. It was quite different to the other ones and much more enjoyable. Instead of sitting down, wired up with electrodes and getting the occasional … Continue reading
25 March 2024
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I’ve missed a couple of months of my back garden series (since a snowy day last December) but here is an update from this morning: The grass had a bit of strimming last week although the return of wet weather … Continue reading
24 March 2024
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I got my Magnolia Bloom beer bottled yesterday morning. It had gone from 1.042 (bang on target) to 1.006 (a little lower than the recipe) so that gives an ABV of about 4.7% or drink with a little bit of … Continue reading
23 March 2024
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Today’s sing-around might have been the last one at The Plough Inn for a while, depending on when it actually shuts its doors. I decided to take my six string Sei Flamboyant bass for a number of reasons: I don’t … Continue reading
22 March 2024
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I did my third research study session yesterday afternoon. In this one, it was a little different as, instead of pulling my ankle towards me, I was pushing it away from me. As always, not the most pleasant experience (I … Continue reading
21 March 2024
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There was a useful article by Andrew Horton published on Premier Christianity’s website this week: Is the Church facing a cost-of-serving crisis? His answer seems to be yes. It is very easy for churches to put out messages about all … Continue reading