Pete Blakemore 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
Today in tech: the US government has decided it no longer wants to use Anthropic’s AI tools while simultaneously demanding other AI firms drop their safety brakes. Meanwhile, Nvidia is printing money, Burger King is strapping AI headsets to staff to measure ‘friendliness’, and fake AI grime videos of ‘broken Britain’ are racking up views. … Read more
We noticed a musty smell in the van and couldn’t work out where it was coming from. After narrowing it down to the rear of the van, I removed the partition between the bed area and the rear doors. At first, I suspected the door seals, but they proved OK with the hose pipe test. … Read more