30 June 2025
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The A1 Mini printer comes with a small amount of white PLA filament, which is enough to do a small print or two. I think I managed the BambuLab scraper (additional fittings for which come with the printer) and part … Continue reading
29 June 2025
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My choice of printer was a BambuLab A1 Mini. It is one of the smallest but also one of the most inexpensive 3D printers on the market (BambuLab have a sale on until 15th July, reducing the price even further). … Continue reading
28 June 2025
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Between my chainsaw accident and then the session in the middle of June being cancelled, it seems like a long time since I’ve made it to one. Today I took the ukulele and contributed a few songs. First off, I … Continue reading
27 June 2025
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I’m now getting on for six months hands-on experience of 3D printing. That doesn’t make me a world-leading expert but it is enough time to have a better idea of how I can make use of the technology, what I’d … Continue reading
26 June 2025
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I hadn’t planned to spend this evening on DIY but the toilet seat cracked and so it needed replacing. First task: remove the cracked seat. Unfortunately this hit various snags. Firstly, our toilet has a design where you can’t easily … Continue reading
25 June 2025
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Apparently the reason the American band Living Colour doesn’t use the US spelling is that founding guitarist Vernon Reid was born in London UK. His family moved to New York before his second birthday but, if you know his guitar … Continue reading
24 June 2025
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Tonight Jane and I went to an event organised by CARE, which included music led by Graham Kendrick. He was supported by a lady called Natasha on 5 string electric violin and a chap called Jason, who mainly played a … Continue reading
23 June 2025
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In a few weeks time I’ll be speaking at Hathern Baptist. Sermons are working through themes from Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer and I’ve been sent photos of the relevant pages to get me started. It would be … Continue reading
22 June 2025
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We did get a little rain during the set up phase of this afternoon’s gig but the weather was pretty good during our set. It was a bit breezy, so several of my colleagues had challenges with flying music (hurrah … Continue reading
21 June 2025
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I’m out in Queens Park, Loughborough, tomorrow afternoon with the Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra. We’re playing from 2pm for somewhere between an hour and an hour and a half. The forecast is suggesting there is a small chance of rain … Continue reading