Rick Leeming (Beaker)
@prestone.co.uk
Late Diagnosed Autistic, Getting Older, Tad Grumpy.
Radio Comms, Mechs, Dogs, Music and Gaming. Occasional Wildlife and outdoors photos.
Radio Comms, Mechs, Dogs, Music and Gaming. Occasional Wildlife and outdoors photos.
I have resurrected my website from 16 years ago. A "hyper-local" type community site using a forum style format.
No adverts, no selling data.
Hopefully grow it to something useful to the alt community again. Still needs a little work, but it's functionally there.
#Preston #alternative
prestone.co.uk
No adverts, no selling data.
Hopefully grow it to something useful to the alt community again. Still needs a little work, but it's functionally there.
#Preston #alternative
prestone.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I have resurrected my website from 16 years ago. A "hyper-local" type community site using a forum style format.
No adverts, no selling data.
Hopefully grow it to something useful to the alt community again. Still needs a little work, but it's functionally there.
#Preston #alternative
prestone.co.uk
No adverts, no selling data.
Hopefully grow it to something useful to the alt community again. Still needs a little work, but it's functionally there.
#Preston #alternative
prestone.co.uk
It's late, I'm tired, why did I think reinstalling was a Good Idea?
February 3, 2026 at 12:09 AM
It's late, I'm tired, why did I think reinstalling was a Good Idea?
100% Sure there are Werewolves here.
February 2, 2026 at 8:25 AM
100% Sure there are Werewolves here.
I have finally got to this, and yes it is as good as I hoped.
For years a lot of people have been saying things are getting worse on the 'net, but it took someone to give it a name before people took a proper look.
For years a lot of people have been saying things are getting worse on the 'net, but it took someone to give it a name before people took a proper look.
January 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM
I have finally got to this, and yes it is as good as I hoped.
For years a lot of people have been saying things are getting worse on the 'net, but it took someone to give it a name before people took a proper look.
For years a lot of people have been saying things are getting worse on the 'net, but it took someone to give it a name before people took a proper look.
Tinkering with something I did years ago, and I'm seeing if there is any interest in a local discussion board. It's a bit of a throwback to something I did for about 10 years.
Local Discussion forum of the old type!
prestone.co.uk
Local Discussion forum of the old type!
prestone.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Tinkering with something I did years ago, and I'm seeing if there is any interest in a local discussion board. It's a bit of a throwback to something I did for about 10 years.
Local Discussion forum of the old type!
prestone.co.uk
Local Discussion forum of the old type!
prestone.co.uk
Well that sucks slightly. I knew RAM had gone up in price, but fecking hell!
December 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Well that sucks slightly. I knew RAM had gone up in price, but fecking hell!
Tempted to go and check that!
December 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Tempted to go and check that!
When I refer to my dog as "Krapto" it is because of the ear.
December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
When I refer to my dog as "Krapto" it is because of the ear.
I was clearing out boxes and found my DVDs of The Wire, so it would be rude not to watch it again.
Damn this is good.
Damn this is good.
December 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I was clearing out boxes and found my DVDs of The Wire, so it would be rude not to watch it again.
Damn this is good.
Damn this is good.
As I don't have to worry about what ink I have on my arms now I've started expanding it further...
December 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
As I don't have to worry about what ink I have on my arms now I've started expanding it further...
Clearing the attic, and think this is due a re-read.
April 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Clearing the attic, and think this is due a re-read.
Swiped for elsewhere...
March 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Swiped for elsewhere...
Currently reading, and actually quite enjoying.
January 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Currently reading, and actually quite enjoying.
Looks like we're all RaSP now
January 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Looks like we're all RaSP now
January 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
IT LIVES! On the first boot as well. Quite surprising for me to manage that.
Like a Good Boy I even cable managed the thing properly.
Like a Good Boy I even cable managed the thing properly.
December 28, 2024 at 4:42 PM
IT LIVES! On the first boot as well. Quite surprising for me to manage that.
Like a Good Boy I even cable managed the thing properly.
Like a Good Boy I even cable managed the thing properly.
Don't like it. Not a fan.
December 24, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Don't like it. Not a fan.
Farewell fine keyboard, you gave 8 years good service, but as with everything you have finally ceased to function.
On a related note, Corsair keyboard as solid kit.
On a related note, Corsair keyboard as solid kit.
December 13, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Farewell fine keyboard, you gave 8 years good service, but as with everything you have finally ceased to function.
On a related note, Corsair keyboard as solid kit.
On a related note, Corsair keyboard as solid kit.
Parents Evening, I'm not sure if my wife actually knows me at this point.
December 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Parents Evening, I'm not sure if my wife actually knows me at this point.
Oh do F*ck Off. It's hard enough without shitbags using it as an excuse.
December 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Oh do F*ck Off. It's hard enough without shitbags using it as an excuse.
At an Old Persons clubnight, and the particular club hasn't changed since about 1995.
December 7, 2024 at 7:34 PM
At an Old Persons clubnight, and the particular club hasn't changed since about 1995.
MAC Address Whitelists, for when your teenager thinks she's more tech savvy than you are.
December 3, 2024 at 9:48 PM
MAC Address Whitelists, for when your teenager thinks she's more tech savvy than you are.