20 September 2024
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I’m not sure that I had used Hammerite paint before doing the work on the BBQ earlier this week. It goes on well and gives an excellent finish but is not the most pleasant paint to work with, particularly when … Continue reading
19 September 2024
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We got another load of soil improver from the university team at the allotment today. This one didn’t come quite as bright and early as I expected but, fortunately, I didn’t have anything else on so was able to make … Continue reading
18 September 2024
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As a bassist, turning up to gigs typically involves more than just arriving with my instrument. I’ve typically got an amp, an FX unit and various sundries to cart around, including somewhere to mount the iPad holder for the iPad … Continue reading
17 September 2024
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So much for weather forecasts – this morning was misty or even foggy. To be fair, it did clear by mid-morning and it hasn’t rained so another coat has gone on. Here’s hoping tomorrow’s forecast is accurate because I’ll need … Continue reading
16 September 2024
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In the end, yesterday’s CSWO gig wasn’t rained off. It was drizzling a bit when I arrived but had stopped raining by the time we went on stage and actually brightened up to quite a pleasant evening by the time … Continue reading
15 September 2024
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I’m playing in Southfield Park a bit later this afternoon with the Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra… hopefully. After lovely weather yesterday and its equal expected today, the forecast has changed and rain has come with it. I’ll head down in … Continue reading
14 September 2024
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I expected to see dragonflies when I took the dog out for her morning walk round Dishley Pool. These majestic insects, with their ability to move and manoeuvre seeming almost like teleportation are made all the more intriguing by being … Continue reading
13 September 2024
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Today I did a bit of tidying of the various bits of wood I’ve got in the shed, partly to make it easier to find what I need when I need it but also to allow me to get close … Continue reading
12 September 2024
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With a long-running blog, like this one, there is an inevitable messiness if you don’t want to throw old posts away. For example, I’ve got a category called Twitterings, which I last used over 14 years ago. Technically, Twitter doesn’t … Continue reading
11 September 2024
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With the change in season, daytime temperatures are dropping to the mid to high teens. That means I can get back to homebrewing. I can’t cool the fermenting wort if it gets too hot but I can heat it if … Continue reading