Posted inHealth
The September ’26 Update – Health and Fitness
There is very little to report, this month, apart from the change in my diet and exercise regime. I guess that's a lot, but it mostly boils down to going…
Set Review – 75436 Mando and Grogu Speeder Bike
For some reason, I keep buying Mando sets…I do like some Mandolorian stories and can’t help getting minifigures of Din and his partner, Grogu! This set is all about offering…
Posted inElectrical Munchy Vyvyan
What Fool Did This?
It was me, I admit it! When I was replacing the plug and socket on the trailer, I had twisted them upside down! This meant that the coloured wires were…
Posted inCollege Spot
The ‘Old-Codger’ Student Diary (Autumn ’26)
Agricultural Engineering (Level 2) - Autumn Term '2026 3rd September, 2026 - Induction Day This was a whole day at college, and a whole day of anxiety. After years of…
Set Review – 5010093 Tiny Desert Garden
What's the set number all about? This is more like a minikit style of build, but does still belong in the Botanicals range. Anyway, on with the show! I like…
Posted inElectrical Munchy Repairs
The Trailer is Not Lit!
The drama has continued with the trailer-tent (or folding-camper.) Our little, free, Comanche Montana, has has several more jobs done to it. We wanted to set it up for a…
Set Review – 11506 Rocking Plants
After the last one of these, I had to have this one, too. Just like then, I hope more will appear, as they offer younger builders the chance to enjoy…
Posted inDIY
Heat be Gone…Kind of!
During this heavy heatwave, I decided to try and control the crippling heat that is in my home. As a new build, it has amazing technology. The Winter is a…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 42218 Technic John Deere Harvester
Big machines are cool! That should do for whole post, really! This set is a short build, with some great playability. Technic has always offered a more trickier build, but…
Posted inEnvironment
The Scrappy Gardener
As we are seeing a rise in costs for food, it is ever more aparent that we start to find more home-based ideals to get the sustenance that we need.…