Posted inEnvironment Uncategorized
A World Without Light
I was walking amongst the lights, late at night, and thought about the way our lives are shaped by electrical lighting. We are rarely ever away from light, electrical or…
Posted inMerchandise
Find: Captain Phasma Mug (Episode 7)
Rummaging through stuff is a great pleasure. My partner found this mug on the shelf, and knew I needed, very quickly. I adore Captain Phasma from Star Wars: Episodes 7…
Posted inR2Lego
Bag Not Box – The Lego Minifigure Annoyance
I began collecting the 'Series' Minifigures, from number 18. Since then, I have gotten many of the previous releases via Bricklink. I am somewhat annoyed at the boxes that they…
My New Goggles!
I have never been a big wearer of goggles, when swimming. I understood the importance of them, but always found them to be finicky and leaky. I have used Speedo…
Posted inEngineering R2Lego
Technic-of-the-Past, Memories That Last!
The title sounded poetic, so I hyphenated it. This post is all about the old Technic and how it changed the way I played with sets. In the 80s, I…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 71805 Ninjago: Dragon’s Rise – Jay’s Mech
It's a little set, today, but don't let that fool you. There is a lot on offer for a set that costs £8.99. What attracted me, other than the low…
Find: Lego’s Old Publications
I was looking at some old Lego in the charity shop and came across a folder of old selling catalogues for Lego. I remember these when I was young, and…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
The Meaning of SMART!
Have you noticed that the word 'SMART' is splatted onto many products. We have become entwined with the use of this word, and I believe that we have lost what…
My Exercise Journey
I thought it was time for an update. I have now spent many weeks building up my muscle mass and it is getting easier to work-out, for longer. I am…
Posted inHand Tools Refurbishments
Repairing the Big Tool
The time finally arrived, the big adjustable spanner was to be refurbished. I had picked it up at a charity shop, six months ago. You could see that it was…