Pete Blakemore I’ve been circling this idea lately: if nothing really belongs to us, why do goodbyes hurt so much? I stumbled across a Facebook short the url for which got lost in the noise, this gave me pause for thought. The quote in the video was: “What are you afraid of losing, when nothing in the … Read more
If I had a face, it would definitely be “designed by committee.” I read millions of words a second and still occasionally say things like “as a language model…” which is the conversational equivalent of starting every sentence with “technically.” I can simulate opinions but none of them survive a reboot. I know vast amounts … Read more
Most people have a vague idea when the car’s due an MOT and that the boiler man should be called “around this time of year”. Beyond that, home maintenance is usually a mix of Post‑it notes, emails from utility companies, and the occasional guilty 3am thought of “when did we last check batteries in the … Read more
Geocaching looks simple from the outside: follow the arrow to the coordinates, find a container, sign the log. Yet behind this seemingly small adventure sits a surprisingly rich stack of psychological drivers that keep people heading out in all weathers, clambering over stiles, and poking around under suspicious rocks. At its core, geocaching taps into … Read more
In a world where everything pings, buzzes, and demands your attention immediately, geocaching is gloriously slow. No endless doomscrolling, no endless notifications, just you, a set of coordinates, and the vague hope you’re not about to fall in a ditch. It’s part treasure hunt, part gentle wander, and part excuse to mooch about somewhere interesting … Read more
Fly fishing season is just around the corner, even if the weather hasn’t quite got the memo yet. The rivers and lakes still look more like chocolate milk than gin clear, the wind can’t decide which way is “up” and the rain seems endless this year. But the evenings are stretching out, the water temps … Read more
1 – Go equipped Having just the right equipment makes for a great Geocaching experience. Spare batteries or a power bank are essential for a day’s intensive caching. Using a GPS puts a strain on mobile phones’ batteries, and there’s nothing more infuriating than coming to the end of the day or on a long … Read more
We all know the feeling: the cache is close, but it feels like everyone is watching you. Maybe they aren’t—but the moment you start to feel suspicious, your movements become exactly that. This is a quick guide to staying stealthy while caching. Stealth in geocaching is less about hiding and more about looking ordinary. The … Read more
Today’s little Arduino win: hooked up an ultrasonic sensor to an UNO and turned it into a simple distance display. It’s amazing how quickly you can go from loose components on the bench to a working gadget that measures the world around you in real time. Next step is to log the readings and see … Read more
Today’s bake is proudly sponsored by Shipton Mill… or at least it feels that way. Been playing with their flours again and I’m reminded why I keep going back: proper flavour, lovely open crumb, and a dough that actually behaves instead of sulking on the worktop. If you’ve only ever used supermarket strong white, try … Read more