Posted inRants
Are We Better Off…With Apps?
This is another quick rant about modern life, but not entirely negative. We use apps for so many parts of out lives, now, that we often rely on the phone…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 75400 Plo Koon’s Microfighter
Besides the original Falcon micro fighter, the one with Chewy flying it, I have all of the other ones, and so, this was a must purchase. I love that they…
Set Review – 42020 Technic Mini Helicopter (Find)
This is the second of the 'found' sets. Unopened, and at a top price of £5, I have enjoyed them. Like the Off-Roader, it is retired. The first thing that…
Posted inMicro Tools Review
Two Tool Review: Dremel Vise and Workstation
It really comes down to the quality that is expected from Dremel products, and these do not disappoint. It have had them for a while, now, using them periodically. To…
Set Review – 42001 Technic Mini Off-Roader (Find)
It's small, it's perky, it's all about Technic parts placed into a tight space. The moment that I opened it, I knew that this was a great find for the…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 75320 Snowtrooper Battle Pack
We have another of the battle packs that Lego offer. I have talked about these in the past, and the idea is being used in other ranges. This one, is…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 75391 Captain Rex’s Microfighter
I'm always glad to see Lego release new Microfighters. I now have a few in the display cabinet, with older ones still not within my grasp. This one is as…
Posted inFun
Old Dotty of the Sea
As I peered through my photos, I saw this old image of me in my 13 foot (4m) sailing boat, 'Old Dotty.' She was an interesting vessel, with a full…
Posted inHealth
Gymnast or Juggernaut – Which are you?
I am now in full-swing with the weight training, even venturing into the sweat-pit at the gym. I am building a new body, or at least trying to. With the…
Posted inPower Tools
Tool Review: Lumberjack 8″ Bandsaw
This was another grab from Gumtree and a great one, too. Across town, I came across a great chap who was unable to work in his shed, anymore, due to…