Posted inR2Lego
Quick Note: Look at That Drill!
Behold, it's me in Friends form! Doing some sorting, I can across a cool, cordless, drill. I have seen ones that are shaped like a mains powered tool, but this…
Posted inDisabilities DIY
(Insert Expletive Here) Stairlift!
As outraged as I am, I, of course, have time to write about it! After a few years, I have finally removed the stairlift from the stairs. My late wife…
Set Review – 7248 – City Excavator (Find)
Hiding amongst the games at my local charity warehouse, I found this set. It was covered in sticky tape and clearly had been well used. You could see how a…
The Importance of a Clean Chain
Like all machines, bicycles will not last if they are not looked after. Bearings might go in the wheels, the bottom-bracket, or even the handlebar stem. One area that is…
Posted inHealth
My First Race – Stafford Fun Run
It appears that my running skills are actually growing. It's all because I stepped in and ran with my daughter at the Stafford Half-Marathon's Fun Run, in March 2025. I…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 72032 Mario Standard Kart
I first saw this set a few weeks ago. Passing it on the shelf, I decided yo pick it up. I was unaware that the retail price should be £17.99.…
Posted inEnvironment
Noticing the Beautiful Things
Attending a 90th party, last week, I was presented with this beautiful sight over the West Midlands and the 'Three Counties.' Standing in such a built up area, it has…
Posted inFind
An Odd Block of Light (Find)
Looking through the car-boot stuff found in my friend's garage, I can across this odd block. In its box, I left it until I was ready to make a post…
Set Review – Bygglek from Ikea/Lego (Find)
A few years ago, I bought a new set from eBay. It was an unused Bygglek product, the one with the bricks and figures in it. I had not long…
Posted inMachinery Refurbishments
All Hail the Chipper!
I picked this chipper/mulcher up a couple of years ago. It was being thrown out, so I thought I'd take ownership of it. Since then, I have covered it up…