Posted inMachinery
Learning New Skills
At this point, College is not going as well as I would like it to. My learning is mostly in my own workshop. As sad as that is, I have…
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…
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The ‘Old-Codger’ Student Diary – My Intro Day
So, we find the first of my journal entries for the new learning journey I am embarking on. After the visit in April, I was invited to spend the morning…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 60488 Fries Truck
Even though I adore the 4+ range that Lego offer, this one is not in that range, yet is built like one. Unlike the other trucks that have been released,…
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Set Review – 71050 Spider-Man Series
The local shops finally had the new minifigures on the shop floor, so I grabbed a pair. For Spider-Man fans, these are pretty great, but there is little to shine…
The Trick of the Magnet
I have always had a fascination with magnets and why they are like they are. How can a varying size of metal just stick together? How can they also repel…
Space Engineers: Crazy Mining Machine
I have been playing Space Engineers again, recently. I decided that I create a new survival profile and head back onto the earth-like planet. This time, I added weather and…
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 inHealth
The Winter-Wheels are Built!
I wanted to create a safe riding option with my road-bike. So, I decided to repair my old 'front' wheel and buy a used rear one. I still need to…
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Set Review – 10785 Gabby’s Dollhouse Bakery (Find)
It's a cute, teeny and colourful set, but it is a bit basic. This was a find, and a cheap one, too. At £2.50, it's was a great price, and…