31 July 2026
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The metal shed put up last weekend at the allotment is still standing and I’m gradually getting it sorted out. Today I put the base of previous shed (cut down to fit) inside at the back. With the underside showing, … Continue reading
30 July 2026
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I’m not in regular contact with my Aunt, so it was unexpected to receive an email from her this lunchtime. Even more so because it claimed she had laryngitis and asked if I would therefore be available on email instead. … Continue reading
29 July 2026
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Manifesto is Steve Lawson’s latest album, currently available to those who subscribe to his output on Bandcamp and due for general release in a few days. I wonder what the Steve Lawson who stepped out at the Troubadour with Nothing … Continue reading
28 July 2026
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A safety feature of spice grinders and coffee grinders is an interlock tab, which means the motor will only run when the button is pressed and the lid is held down. It is a good idea because it means you … Continue reading
27 July 2026
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Over the last week and a half, we’ve been disassembling a metal shed we had at home and, this weekend, we got it put back up at the allotment. It wasn’t the easiest of jobs but we’ve got it done. … Continue reading
25 July 2026
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In developing my webdev skills I do have a bit of a tendency for rabbit-holing – exploring tunnels where I scent something that may be of interest. That can be a bit of a time thief if left unchecked but … Continue reading
24 July 2026
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Courgettes are part of the curcubit family and one of the group known as summer squash. Those fruit in the summer and the fruits are best picked and eaten young. There is another group called winter squash, normally picked later … Continue reading
23 July 2026
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I’m having a good year with a courgette variety called ‘Golden Griller’. I got the seeds last year but had a disappointing yield – about 200g from the allotment and another 130g or so from the ones I grew at … Continue reading
22 July 2026
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One of the things I’d wanted to try in an air fryer was baking bread and my experiment yesterday turned out a success. Having reviewed a number of recipes, I decided to stick with the set of ratios I’ve been … Continue reading
21 July 2026
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Having been reading and watching a lot of air fryer content since the weekend, I decided I ought to get some silicon tipped tongs to try and avoid damaging the surfaces inside our new cooking machine. Looking them up on … Continue reading