Posted inTechnology Thoughts
Is it the Advent of True Home Automation?
There's been a buzz for home automation for years, BBC's Tomorrow's World showed us in the early 80s that we could turn the lights on with a request made to…
Posted inThoughts
The Cold Station Theory
As I stand on the platform at Stafford Station, I remember how cold and lonely train stations really are. It's a brisk morning with dark skies. I am bound by…
A Level Body Image
The modern age gives us lots of axiety. Whether we have enough money, are kep warm, have new clothes, a new phone, and what we look like, we are under…
A Way to Change Society
We all know that we need a good eight hours of sleep each night. Whether you are an athlete that needs to store as much energy as possible, or an…
Posted inDesign Gaming Technology
Thoughts on Programming
In the world of gaming, which genre is king? Are you a lover of the First Person Shooter (FPS), or enjoy a good puzzle on your smart phone? My own…
Posted inEngineering Thoughts
Exploration – My Theory of a Possible Future
Where can we go now? Besides the obvious exploration to space, where is there to go? I have long felt that I was born in the wrong era! I love…
Posted inFlight Technology
Off the Charts – A Flight-Sim Story
Image is property of Microsoft It was the late 90s and I was preparing to boot up my trusty 486 for a flight to the unknown. The Boeing 737 was…
Thinking Beyond Capabilties
Have you ever wondered about the space above your head? I'm only talking about the blue bit that you see in the day, you know, the area that often has…
Posted inLego Ideas
MOC – Shunter
Earlier in 2023, I got my hands on a modern Lego Train Set. Having many parts from other, earlier sets, this one is magnificent. I will do a review of…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 60438 Sailing Boat
Released earlier this month (January 2024), the sailing boat (60438) is a simple, yet enjoyable build. It is the kind of set that can be enjoyed by anybody, allowing those…