Steve Fenton
@fentonsteve.bsky.social
Music, Electronics, Crohn's, Cambridge.
Well, there's another half-price sale there. I don't want to go back there, but... cheap records.
December 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Well, there's another half-price sale there. I don't want to go back there, but... cheap records.
My logic being there were at least £50 worth from my Wantlist at a quid a pop, so all the rest came "free".
December 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My logic being there were at least £50 worth from my Wantlist at a quid a pop, so all the rest came "free".
You are amongst friends. A couple of weeks I went for a look at the new(ish) vinyl warehouse. I looked in the bargain (quid) 12" singles box and, after an hour, had a teetering pile on the counter. I need more Kallax...
December 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
You are amongst friends. A couple of weeks I went for a look at the new(ish) vinyl warehouse. I looked in the bargain (quid) 12" singles box and, after an hour, had a teetering pile on the counter. I need more Kallax...
I think I have two copies of the boxing gloves one, if you want a spare.
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I think I have two copies of the boxing gloves one, if you want a spare.
Apart from the first track on KW1, R&F is my fave of the three. But, as you say, on my wantlist for years and they sound great, whatever the legality.
December 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Apart from the first track on KW1, R&F is my fave of the three. But, as you say, on my wantlist for years and they sound great, whatever the legality.
I didn't realise Tone Float was out. I have the other three.
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I didn't realise Tone Float was out. I have the other three.
Yes, the last thing you want is to catch something before that, or to infect someone else. I very rarely see others wearing them now.
December 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Yes, the last thing you want is to catch something before that, or to infect someone else. I very rarely see others wearing them now.
I always carry one in my pocket in case someone sneezes or coughs nearby. I know it won't help me, but it might make them stay further away.
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I always carry one in my pocket in case someone sneezes or coughs nearby. I know it won't help me, but it might make them stay further away.
More money spent...
December 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
More money spent...
Yes, I'd apply a filter to it all if I could.
December 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Yes, I'd apply a filter to it all if I could.
I wish we could just rebrand it as "that day when the whole family comes round for a Sunday roast". Mrs F can't cook, and I can't eat it, so the whole thing is just a massive PITA. I already have enough socks.
December 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I wish we could just rebrand it as "that day when the whole family comes round for a Sunday roast". Mrs F can't cook, and I can't eat it, so the whole thing is just a massive PITA. I already have enough socks.
I've yet to find a copy for less than £2.50, and even then it was "condition: reggae" as AndyAVAV would say.
November 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I've yet to find a copy for less than £2.50, and even then it was "condition: reggae" as AndyAVAV would say.
And lots in between - an armful of 12"ers for a quid a pop from a warehouse on a fairly grim industrial estate behind a used car dealership. The LPs were 50% off yet still overpriced. I felt dirty.
November 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
And lots in between - an armful of 12"ers for a quid a pop from a warehouse on a fairly grim industrial estate behind a used car dealership. The LPs were 50% off yet still overpriced. I felt dirty.
I bought the 12" of the Prefabs today for a quid, along with a bag full of 12" tat, including both Street Tuff by Rebel MC and Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby.
November 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I bought the 12" of the Prefabs today for a quid, along with a bag full of 12" tat, including both Street Tuff by Rebel MC and Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby.
At least you don't have to sweep up the sandpaper grains...
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
At least you don't have to sweep up the sandpaper grains...
A fine tipple, goes well with Cheesey Quavers.
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A fine tipple, goes well with Cheesey Quavers.
When I designed MP3 players (20-odd years ago), my employer was German and so the products had a removeable battery and the case was held together with cross-head screws. Devolution...
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM
When I designed MP3 players (20-odd years ago), my employer was German and so the products had a removeable battery and the case was held together with cross-head screws. Devolution...
It is possible but Apple products were designed not to come apart (you'll need to pick up some cheap tools) and you need a steady hand. Best let The Lad do it. My PC-gamer lad was telling me to bin it and buy a new PC but it does what I need it to and now does it quicker. Expenditure: 30 quid.
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
It is possible but Apple products were designed not to come apart (you'll need to pick up some cheap tools) and you need a steady hand. Best let The Lad do it. My PC-gamer lad was telling me to bin it and buy a new PC but it does what I need it to and now does it quicker. Expenditure: 30 quid.
My mum's recently had both cataracts done and no longer needs to wear glasses. In all my years I've never seen her without specs and it's taking a bit of getting used to.
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
My mum's recently had both cataracts done and no longer needs to wear glasses. In all my years I've never seen her without specs and it's taking a bit of getting used to.
And it only has five strings.
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
And it only has five strings.