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It is that time of year when the little spring heatwave takes everyone by surprise, and nature bursts into life. When that happens I’m always reminded of the following poem by Thomas Hardy; it isn’t particularly happy, but it does … Continue reading →

Beautiful; watch it full screen. If you don’t have the time to watch this now, bookmark it for later.

A while ago I read about ‘Hobo Marks’, they are simple marks that tramps etc would chalk onto a gatepost or wall to warn other tramps of any local danger (overzealous police), or let them know of any local benefits … Continue reading →

I keep getting asked for this link, so I’ll post it here so I don’t have to go and find it every time. DIY: The 2-minute Stylus http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57398322-285/diy-the-2-minute-stylus/ Top tip, if you tuck a little of the silver foil into … Continue reading →