Posted inHealth
The July ’26 Update – Health and Fitness
As I mentioned in last month’s post, I was set to do the Carsington Water run, on 28th June. This did happen and was a hot, hilly, run. My first,…
Posted inHealth
The June ’26 Update – Health and Fitness
It is amazing to realise that this is the twenty-fourth month of recording the data for my weight along with these updates. I wanted to keep a journal of these…
Posted in3D Printing Robots
Raising the Pi!
Looking into the Pi's options, when it comes to robotics, has been interesting. I will, shortly, be adding a project to this site that brings my love of robots into…
Posted inRobots
A Bag of Real Robots!
In 2001, Eaglemoss Publications (they appeared to stop trading in 2016) created a fortnightly magazin about building your own 'real' robot. This would go on to be 96 issues, and…
Posted inEngineering
The Threat of Fallen Quality
I was recently watching a video by a YouTuber by the name of Watch Wes Work. He has a rural workshop in Fulton, Illinois, US, and records himself repairing customer’s…
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The May ’26 Update – Health and Fitness
As I write this post, it is the day after the triathlon. I am achy and sore, but achieved! It has been a funny month. With it only being a…
Posted inMachinery
Fixing the Chipper – Part Two
I have made it to the part where the engine and chipper-base have been separated. I also pulled the carburettor off of the body and resealed the damaged gaskets. You…
Posted inMachinery
Fixing the Chipper – Part One
It has come to my attention that my magnificent chipper, the one I was given, has been sat waiting for TLC, for far too long. What's the first thing I…
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The April ’26 Update – Health and Fitness
The Cheshire Triathlon is getting ever closer, and I have stepped up my training. As I write this, the weekend of weighing will see me run a 5k for the…
Posted inFitness Kit
Kit Review: ASICS Noosa-Tri Running Trainers
Look at these bright beauties. Steph found these for me, and they are a cut-above the others. You may feel that these are garish, but I love them and the…