Guy Roberts
@bakeliteguy.bsky.social
Classic cars, vintage technology, music, amateur radio.
Tipping my hat to those who created technology in the past
Tipping my hat to those who created technology in the past
They are excellent versions
My Holmesian comfort blanket are the Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley versions.
My Holmesian comfort blanket are the Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley versions.
November 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They are excellent versions
My Holmesian comfort blanket are the Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley versions.
My Holmesian comfort blanket are the Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley versions.
What a cool and tripped out tune this is...man....
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
What a cool and tripped out tune this is...man....
I have never taken apart a flip clock.
I have an Ekco A33 radiotime. clockradio and the clock only starts sometimes, needs taking apart and servicing.. Used to be by the bed but currently the Goblin teasmade is doing the honours
I have an Ekco A33 radiotime. clockradio and the clock only starts sometimes, needs taking apart and servicing.. Used to be by the bed but currently the Goblin teasmade is doing the honours
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I have never taken apart a flip clock.
I have an Ekco A33 radiotime. clockradio and the clock only starts sometimes, needs taking apart and servicing.. Used to be by the bed but currently the Goblin teasmade is doing the honours
I have an Ekco A33 radiotime. clockradio and the clock only starts sometimes, needs taking apart and servicing.. Used to be by the bed but currently the Goblin teasmade is doing the honours
Of course the holy grail would be one of these. Not because it is hifi. It was crap lets face it.
But the levels of 70s kitch it oozes means I just want one!
But the levels of 70s kitch it oozes means I just want one!
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Of course the holy grail would be one of these. Not because it is hifi. It was crap lets face it.
But the levels of 70s kitch it oozes means I just want one!
But the levels of 70s kitch it oozes means I just want one!
I drive a Herald thousands of miles each year I will have you know.
The Nano's sellong point was 'Safer than taking your family on a Hero Honda 125' which is hard to argue with to be fair.
The Nano's sellong point was 'Safer than taking your family on a Hero Honda 125' which is hard to argue with to be fair.
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I drive a Herald thousands of miles each year I will have you know.
The Nano's sellong point was 'Safer than taking your family on a Hero Honda 125' which is hard to argue with to be fair.
The Nano's sellong point was 'Safer than taking your family on a Hero Honda 125' which is hard to argue with to be fair.
Yesterday Hartley Morris visited our local, The Long Pond in Eltham.
November 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Yesterday Hartley Morris visited our local, The Long Pond in Eltham.
Although there was a sad side to the day, it was a lovely day and gave closure.
Of course you sat on another important seat that day.
Of course you sat on another important seat that day.
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Although there was a sad side to the day, it was a lovely day and gave closure.
Of course you sat on another important seat that day.
Of course you sat on another important seat that day.
Jist over a year ago we lost MOR singer Jack Jones.
When I was small my parents had an 8 track player in the car and one of of the 8 track cartridges was 'A song for you'.
It introduced me (at the age of about 5) to the songs of Leon Russell, Gordon Lightfoot and Carol King amomgst others.
When I was small my parents had an 8 track player in the car and one of of the 8 track cartridges was 'A song for you'.
It introduced me (at the age of about 5) to the songs of Leon Russell, Gordon Lightfoot and Carol King amomgst others.
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Jist over a year ago we lost MOR singer Jack Jones.
When I was small my parents had an 8 track player in the car and one of of the 8 track cartridges was 'A song for you'.
It introduced me (at the age of about 5) to the songs of Leon Russell, Gordon Lightfoot and Carol King amomgst others.
When I was small my parents had an 8 track player in the car and one of of the 8 track cartridges was 'A song for you'.
It introduced me (at the age of about 5) to the songs of Leon Russell, Gordon Lightfoot and Carol King amomgst others.
You have to be a certain age having grown up in a certain country to appreciate that (which I am and I did).
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
You have to be a certain age having grown up in a certain country to appreciate that (which I am and I did).
Christmas mincemeat made earlier in the week and now cooked ready for going into jars.
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Christmas mincemeat made earlier in the week and now cooked ready for going into jars.
Quote with your favourite film and album from the year you were born.
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Quote with your favourite film and album from the year you were born.
One of these years I will get to the NEC. I went to Aldi in Livie the 1300 this afternoon.
She has now been my daily for over 3 years and done about 6000 miles. Economic and comfy.
She has now been my daily for over 3 years and done about 6000 miles. Economic and comfy.
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
One of these years I will get to the NEC. I went to Aldi in Livie the 1300 this afternoon.
She has now been my daily for over 3 years and done about 6000 miles. Economic and comfy.
She has now been my daily for over 3 years and done about 6000 miles. Economic and comfy.
Weirdly, I also have that on 8-track and got Thijs van Leer
To sign it for me. To say he was surprised when I handed it to him was an understatement
To sign it for me. To say he was surprised when I handed it to him was an understatement
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Weirdly, I also have that on 8-track and got Thijs van Leer
To sign it for me. To say he was surprised when I handed it to him was an understatement
To sign it for me. To say he was surprised when I handed it to him was an understatement
I went to see Focus yesterday....
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I went to see Focus yesterday....
Two out of the 4. Menno has been on Guitar since the 90s and Udo on bass since about 2016 I think.
November 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Two out of the 4. Menno has been on Guitar since the 90s and Udo on bass since about 2016 I think.
At the Bush Halls to see the totally amazimg Focus with @janorak.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
At the Bush Halls to see the totally amazimg Focus with @janorak.bsky.social
Sadly only one fragment of pre war TV exists and was recorded off air in New York.
Two systems were trialled, Baird's 240 Line and EMI 405 Line.
The 405 line system was chosen and apart from the wartime closure was live until 1985. A few of us crazys still have usable 405 line sets.
Two systems were trialled, Baird's 240 Line and EMI 405 Line.
The 405 line system was chosen and apart from the wartime closure was live until 1985. A few of us crazys still have usable 405 line sets.
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Sadly only one fragment of pre war TV exists and was recorded off air in New York.
Two systems were trialled, Baird's 240 Line and EMI 405 Line.
The 405 line system was chosen and apart from the wartime closure was live until 1985. A few of us crazys still have usable 405 line sets.
Two systems were trialled, Baird's 240 Line and EMI 405 Line.
The 405 line system was chosen and apart from the wartime closure was live until 1985. A few of us crazys still have usable 405 line sets.
Well he is certainly Admiral of Vice
November 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Well he is certainly Admiral of Vice
On the vintage turntable tonight.
Van Morrison's masterpiece Astral Weeks.
Turntable fitted with an audiotechnica AT95 tracked at 2g. No vinyl was harmed making this post.
Van Morrison's masterpiece Astral Weeks.
Turntable fitted with an audiotechnica AT95 tracked at 2g. No vinyl was harmed making this post.
October 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
On the vintage turntable tonight.
Van Morrison's masterpiece Astral Weeks.
Turntable fitted with an audiotechnica AT95 tracked at 2g. No vinyl was harmed making this post.
Van Morrison's masterpiece Astral Weeks.
Turntable fitted with an audiotechnica AT95 tracked at 2g. No vinyl was harmed making this post.
The label says empty box.
It does not automatically update which is a drop off in my eyes.
It does not automatically update which is a drop off in my eyes.
October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The label says empty box.
It does not automatically update which is a drop off in my eyes.
It does not automatically update which is a drop off in my eyes.
And the one I have my feet up on....
October 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
And the one I have my feet up on....
Yup.
Here is a picture just for you. We had a Caroline get together last week.
Maybe with enough notice you might join us one of these times. I am hiding behind Mandy Marton. Should be one or two you recognise.
Here is a picture just for you. We had a Caroline get together last week.
Maybe with enough notice you might join us one of these times. I am hiding behind Mandy Marton. Should be one or two you recognise.
October 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Yup.
Here is a picture just for you. We had a Caroline get together last week.
Maybe with enough notice you might join us one of these times. I am hiding behind Mandy Marton. Should be one or two you recognise.
Here is a picture just for you. We had a Caroline get together last week.
Maybe with enough notice you might join us one of these times. I am hiding behind Mandy Marton. Should be one or two you recognise.
Demonic lava lamp...
October 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Demonic lava lamp...