I have been rather remiss in updating the tale of my “Half bike problem“, so really should write up the ending. In the last episode, “Half bike problem – gathering the bits“, I listed most of the parts needed to… Continue Reading →
Fun fact: Did you know that Scotland has a National Unicorn Day? It’s on the 9 April every year! The unicorn is Scotland’s National Animal, hence today being National Unicorn Day. According to Visit Scotland, unicorns have been linked to… Continue Reading →
Just thought I would share this time-lapse video of the sunrise in Edinburgh this morning https://peertube.tv/w/nCDMVe9E4zLzvnXv7bCoFR There was a bat filtering about during the early part of the recording, but time-lapse is not the idea way to record such wildlife… Continue Reading →
Following my semi-annual series of bat sighting, I have just seen the first bat of 2025. This is a new record two days earlier than last year, which was in its self a very early sighting. I don’t usually spot… Continue Reading →
Suddenly, with a shock, I realise that I haven’t written anything here for six months! I really should get more organised and start writing again. Maybe I should tell the tale of what happened next when I had gathered all… Continue Reading →
As my half bike problem is almost solved, I thought it was time for a further update, but first just a reminder of what the problem is. Back in March, I bought a shiny new bicycle frame set and the… Continue Reading →
Today (28th June) in 1859, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the world’s first officially recognized dog show took place. Or perhaps more correctly, the first modern conformation dog show was held in Newcastle Town Hall. The event was apparently organized by Mr. Thomas… Continue Reading →
Today is a new pedal day, which it has to be said is pretty rare. Why I have I got new pedals, I hear you ask (or is that just my tinnitus?). Well, I have this ongoing new bike build… Continue Reading →
Some time ago (about 13 years ago ), I decided to run an occasional series called “Trivial fact for today”, it is very, very occasional so here is… Trivial fact for today: No. 3: A cloud weighs around a million… Continue Reading →
Another new set of wheels A few months back, I came across a Croix De Fer Ti Frameset on sale at a very reasonable price, so, on a whim, I bought it, and so started my new bike project. Since… Continue Reading →
Last night I saw the most impressive aurora event I have ever seen, apparently the biggest solar in over 20 years is currently on going. Usually, when there is a Red Alert on the AuroraWatch UK website or app, and… Continue Reading →
Some 14 years ago, I was given a Genesis Croix de Fer 2009, or rather bits of a 2009 Croix de Fer. The story of my (re)build project is here and a catalogue of the bits. However, that bike no… Continue Reading →
First bat of the year 2024 This might be a new record! I have just seen the first bat of 2024! For some years now, I have been reporting sighting of the first bat seen outside the windows of my… Continue Reading →
Hope you all have a good slide into 2024, whatever it brings! Happy New Year! Update: It would appear that my blog didn’t have a good slide (Guten Rutsch) into the new year, but instead tripped over and fell flat… Continue Reading →