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Born when there was there was only 319ppm of CO₂ in the atmosphere. I get excited by books, music, photography, walks and beaches, fountain pens and inks, malt whisky. And learning new things.
He/Him.
He/Him.
I’m currently refreshing the website for my wife’s bookgroup while keeping to my self-imposed rule that it’s a very basic HTML file.
Hopefully moving from this very basic table into something a bit more fun.
Hopefully moving from this very basic table into something a bit more fun.
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I’m currently refreshing the website for my wife’s bookgroup while keeping to my self-imposed rule that it’s a very basic HTML file.
Hopefully moving from this very basic table into something a bit more fun.
Hopefully moving from this very basic table into something a bit more fun.
As today was a day off from work, I thought I should set aside some of the fun time for book group homework. 🍺📖
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As today was a day off from work, I thought I should set aside some of the fun time for book group homework. 🍺📖
Once I get over my flu I’m looking forward to working right-to-left here. Scottish Tayberry sour; then cherry, strawberry and almond; then hazelnut imperial stout.
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Once I get over my flu I’m looking forward to working right-to-left here. Scottish Tayberry sour; then cherry, strawberry and almond; then hazelnut imperial stout.
Enjoyed a long walk in the muddy hills yesterday with a camera from 1974.
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Enjoyed a long walk in the muddy hills yesterday with a camera from 1974.
Bill Nighy’s ‘ill-advised’ podcast is the perfect antidote to the stresses of life.
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bill Nighy’s ‘ill-advised’ podcast is the perfect antidote to the stresses of life.
I like the design of Mark + Fold planners but I’m glad I didn’t get the linen planner again this year. That ‘6’ looks smaller than the ‘2’ for some reason. I think it’s because the ‘2’ has a bigger surface area.
Very nice gong though.
Very nice gong though.
October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I like the design of Mark + Fold planners but I’m glad I didn’t get the linen planner again this year. That ‘6’ looks smaller than the ‘2’ for some reason. I think it’s because the ‘2’ has a bigger surface area.
Very nice gong though.
Very nice gong though.
As we approach Halloween this seems an appropriate book to start on my train home today.
(railway ticket bookmark for scale)
(railway ticket bookmark for scale)
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As we approach Halloween this seems an appropriate book to start on my train home today.
(railway ticket bookmark for scale)
(railway ticket bookmark for scale)
One of my highlights of 2025 was visiting this place.
October 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
One of my highlights of 2025 was visiting this place.
This is lovely … I just need to find a lens for it now.
October 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is lovely … I just need to find a lens for it now.
Something in MacOS 26 is causing this but I don’t know what.
September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Something in MacOS 26 is causing this but I don’t know what.
I liked this in the last edition of ‘Idler’ magazine.
September 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I liked this in the last edition of ‘Idler’ magazine.
Whenever I want to concentrate on writing or reviewing something I turn to my ‘One album to play on repeat playlist’.
September 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Whenever I want to concentrate on writing or reviewing something I turn to my ‘One album to play on repeat playlist’.
Looking forward to my next malt whisky but I will need to report back on what it is and how it tastes.
September 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Looking forward to my next malt whisky but I will need to report back on what it is and how it tastes.
From today’s NYT. As someone outside the US I’m wondering if this happens for mass shootings at schools too. 🤨
September 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
From today’s NYT. As someone outside the US I’m wondering if this happens for mass shootings at schools too. 🤨
Kårehamn in Öland where we had some lovely fish.
September 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Kårehamn in Öland where we had some lovely fish.
Finding that my new fountain pen friendly highlighters are great!
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Finding that my new fountain pen friendly highlighters are great!
My daughter got a big box of lovely chocolates from her uncle for her 22nd birthday. I hope she’s up for sharing!
September 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
My daughter got a big box of lovely chocolates from her uncle for her 22nd birthday. I hope she’s up for sharing!
Last night’s pre day off beer was lovely.
September 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Last night’s pre day off beer was lovely.
I do enjoying using these in cooking and on food
September 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I do enjoying using these in cooking and on food
Looking forward to eating my favourite Maltese snacks soon.
August 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Looking forward to eating my favourite Maltese snacks soon.
I know it’s just corporate PR but I really liked seeing this in Edinburgh this morning.
August 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I know it’s just corporate PR but I really liked seeing this in Edinburgh this morning.
An important milestone in each planner season is the announcement of the next year’s Mark + Fold colours. I already know what I will be going for!
August 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An important milestone in each planner season is the announcement of the next year’s Mark + Fold colours. I already know what I will be going for!
Finding this old iPhone today, I was surprised just how small and light it is.
August 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Finding this old iPhone today, I was surprised just how small and light it is.
I as digging down clearing the Tech Drawer of Shame this morning. Like a good archaeological dig, there were a few gems there.
August 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I as digging down clearing the Tech Drawer of Shame this morning. Like a good archaeological dig, there were a few gems there.
Leith this evening.
August 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Leith this evening.