11-Aug-2026 : Solar panels – at last!
After some not-so-gentle nudging by my daughter, we decided to have solar panels installed…
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08-Apr-2025 : Ratty pops round for a drink… or maybe a snack?
I couldn’t believe my eyes – a large, furry monster perched apparently motionless atop our water lily with his back… Read More »08-Apr-2025 : Ratty pops round for a drink… or maybe a snack?
18-Mar-2025 : Another hungry little explorer…
No ratty activity for four months until tonight when I received a call from The Catering Department…
21-Nov-2024 : Solitary moocher dispatched
The last one was eight months ago and I thought we’d cleared the problem, so it was a surprise to… Read More »21-Nov-2024 : Solitary moocher dispatched
31-Mar-2024 : More rats in the garden
The little sods have dug holes under the gravel boards on both sides of the garden and are using our… Read More »31-Mar-2024 : More rats in the garden
14-Mar-2024 : Night vision
Not really a blog post as such, but an update on the PARD range of Digital Night Vision units…
25-Oct-2023 : New ‘Woodworking & DIY’ page
I’ve added this page today and I hope to be posting a few of my woodworking efforts, my impression of… Read More »25-Oct-2023 : New ‘Woodworking & DIY’ page
17-Sep-2022 : Energy prices!
Well it’s been a confusing few weeks regarding energy prices and Ofgem price caps, but I think I’ve managed to… Read More »17-Sep-2022 : Energy prices!
16-Sep-2022 : Wild animals in the garden
I’ve had a GoPro 3 for a few years and a PARD NV007A digital night vision scope with integral camera… Read More »16-Sep-2022 : Wild animals in the garden
18-Jul-2021 : Sold: 2005 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
Sadly I’ve decided that my Honda Blackbird, at 255kg, is too heavy for me following the lower back and nervous… Read More »18-Jul-2021 : Sold: 2005 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird