From 2019 I am living a more relaxed life. After 35 years I am retired from engineering practice.
You can expect me to mention retirement projects, travel and of course the beloved.
My hobbies may include nature, camping, repair, and reading.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Caravan Improvements #3
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Caravan Improvements #2
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Caravan Improvements #1
I have made several improvements to my caravan.
Joan Boynton - Who are you?
I love this illustration by Joan Boynton. I bought it second hand. At different times the moon, the clouds and the water reflections have caught my attention.
I know nothing about the artist.
Monday, August 31, 2020
Sci Fi Art
Sunday, August 30, 2020
If it works...
When on holiday, the caravan mixer tap became stiff and was difficult to turn on and off. Armed with my plumbing tools I prepared to disassemble the tap and investigate the cause. I turned off the water pump. I turned on the tap to release the pressure and turned it off again - it was easy to operate. I checked again with the water pump on -it was working fine.
I put my tools away. There is an engineering rule I learned as as a student - If it works don't fix it.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Sunda to Sahul
Australian designed, Australian made and no longer available.
I found the game in a Vinnies second-hand shop. The shape of the pieces allows them to interlock - very clever.
Board games are physical. Handling and clicking the pieces into place is a delight.
Gas Lighting
Gas lighting was nominated as word of the year yesterday by Mirrium-Webster. When I look it up, the source of the term is nomin...
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I advocate reading the Betoota Advocate - https://www.betootaadvocate.com/ They do it with humour.
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Gas lighting was nominated as word of the year yesterday by Mirrium-Webster. When I look it up, the source of the term is nomin...
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I wrote with a ballpoint pen for many years. My favourite is the Uniball Eye fine (=0.7mm) permanent and waterproof. My favourite colour is ...