A quiet corner of the internet

A home for my side‑quests: geocaching, camper van fettling, tech tinkering, 3D printing, bread that mostly works, whisky that usually does, and whatever else I’m currently obsessed with in a small, rainy corner of North Wales.

Latest posts – My latest thoughts and ideas in date order, head over to any section for a more detailed view

  • Meditations on a random Facebook short
    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
  • I asked Dia’s AI to roast itself, here’s the result:
    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
  • A Home CMMS? For a House? Really?
    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
  • The Psychology of Geocaching or Why Hunting Tupperware Feels So Good
    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
  • The Quiet Joy of Slow Adventures: Why Geocaching Is the Perfect Mindful Escape
    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