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Simon in St Austell • UK0051 & UK00C6 on #UKMeteorNetwork • Solar/storage/EV an all that eco stuff • planes/trains/cars/computers • RPi addict • […]

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Always look forward to these messages from #nhs #blood

This was my 58th donation of ‘NEO’ blood that is suitable for newborn babies, potentially saves another 6 babies lives 😊

If you can, #giveblood if you already do, THANK YOU!

blood.co.uk
A text message expressing gratitude for a donation made on December 30, 2025. It states that the donation has been issued to Nottingham University Hospital and emphasizes that every donation counts. The time shown is 11:49.
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Well I didn’t have seeing the #northernlights as a likely possibility anytime soon in St Austell, probably anytime ever, but actual green waves as well as the glows of red! Not the best photos but was very rushed and overly excited to be seeing them! It’s calmed down now so off to warm up in bed!
A vibrant sky displaying the Aurora Borealis, with shades of purple and green, above a silhouette of houses. Small stars are visible against the colorful backdrop. A night sky with a faint aurora borealis effect, featuring greens and subtle pinks, above rooftops and a chimney. Stars are visible in the dark sky. A night sky illuminated by vivid green and pink auroras, with a utility pole and power lines in the foreground. Stars are visible against the colorful backdrop.
January 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Not the best of photos i know but there is a little bit of misty over At Austell and the street lights and rugby club flood lights are giving an amazing effect that tue photo really can’t do justice!
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated rooftops and distant lights, partially obscured by fog. The sky is dark with a few visible stars, and there is a red light on the right side.
January 19, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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And a massive drop in air temperature!
January 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Oh wow! 120kph gust!!!
January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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So in Saturday’s 3 hour #octopus #OctopusEnergy #freeelectricity session we managed 61.3 kWh peaking at almost 25kW. Only due to car not being quite empty and house battery not initially charging at full rate then getting fully charged, that we didn’t manage so more kWhs.
An energy monitoring interface displaying a graph of energy consumption over time, with data from October 25, 2023. The graph shows varying energy usage in watt-hours (Wh) between 12:00 and 15:00, including notable drops
October 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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My effort for tonight's #freepower from #octopus

Peaking at just over 25kW for a few times, using 19.8kWh in total.

Another 3 hour session tomorrow where I doubt I'll be unable to sustain similar demand!
A graph from HomeAssistant showing power use between 21:00 and 22:00 on Friday October 24th, peaking at 25kW during the first 15 minutes tapering away to just under 20kW
October 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Is it just me that’s immature enough to snigger at this product I got emailed about from Kickstarter? 🫢

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rheabelle/jax-sheets-the-first-bedsheets-for-men-re-engineered
JAX SHEET 2.0 The First sheet engineered for Man Jax Sheet 2.0 The First Bed Sheets Engineered For Men
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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That time of year again! #christmas #cake fruit soak starts!
A bottle of brandy pouring into a bowl filled with a mixture of dried fruits, including raisins and candied citrus peel. A wooden spoon rests inside the bowl. The background features a textured wall with various colored pieces.
August 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Always great to receive these messages from #nhs #blood my 57th donation!
A text message expressing gratitude for a donation made on July 31, 2025, confirming that the donation has been issued to Kings College Hospital, and emphasizing that every donation counts.
August 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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#psa keep an eye out for a loose snake in #staustell! LOL
A Facebook post discussing a missing Axanthic morph Ball Python, prompting users to report sightings. Commenters express fear of snakes, sharing personal anecdotes about finding pet snakes.
August 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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@dctrud You might recognise the crockery? 😊
A cup of latte with foam art sits on a small plate, accompanied by a silver spoon and a round cookie. The background features a wooden table.
August 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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@dctrud

Managed to get this late last night!

😊
August 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Here’s an earlier build of the same programme where the balls fall too fast at the end and skip over to the other side causing what I’ve called a bug! Also the next ball got stuck for some reason which I’ve called a lock up.
July 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Seeing a new #meshtastic node in #staustell quite near so I’m easily in direct contact. Still doesn’t appear able to connect me to you @dctrud though! 🤣
Aerial map view showing the area around Trethowel, featuring fields and residential areas. A green circle marks a specific location labeled "ARW1," with surrounding roads including A391 and Bodmin Road.
July 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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@linker3000 is this your node? If so, managed to hear it all the way down here! I
The image displays a digital interface showing two devices: "Linker3000 Portable" and "HELTEC 2W0JMK." It includes information like device names, a date and time (12/07/2025, 9:
July 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Found this beauty in the house this morning! My photo app informs me it is a swallow-tailed #moth #mothstodon
A pale moth is resting on a wooden surface. The moth has broad wings with faint yellow markings and is positioned with its wings spread out.
July 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Left my ‘mini’ #meshrasric node out on the roof last night and picked up over 100 more nodes, reaching down to France (via Jersey) and over to Ireland! Even had some messages too although seeming no ‘conversation’ Only downside now is this proves I have […]

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A map showing various colorful circles with labels, representing different locations in the UK and Ireland. Notable labels include "Sen1," "Carclaze," "7118," and "14PT." The background features a geographic outline of parts of Ireland
July 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Impressed to discover 40 nodes on way to NQY and back!
A map displaying various nodes or locations, each marked with colored circles and labels, suggesting a network system. Coastal areas and landmarks such as "Torquay" and "Coyote Base" are visible, along with icons for Bluetooth and settings at the The image displays a map interface with various colored markers indicating different nodes and locations. It features text labels on the markers, showing identifiers like "Rob1," "kef1," and "PRIM." The map appears to cover an area in Cornwall
July 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Off on an outing today so taking my mini #mestastic node and also a #meshcore node I quickly setup. Main node is now up on the gable of house to hopefully give a little extra coverage too, lets see what we can make contact with today!
A red electronic device with a small screen displaying the text "D670ADCC" and a battery symbol. It features orange buttons and a textured surface. A USB connector is partially visible in the background. An antenna mounted on the top edge of a wooden building, with a clear sky in the background. A compact electronic device with a display, silver casing, and a black antenna, placed on a textured surface. Water droplets are visible in the background.
July 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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For my Mini Node I’m in need of some help sourcing what I guess is a #rak produced Mini IO board but pretty sure it no longer exists 😔 been following this project from Printables

https://www.printables.com/model/286662-rak19003-case-for-meshtastic

And it […]

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Image of a mini IO board, featuring labeled pins (12, 10) and connections for GND, VDD, SDA, and SCL. There are two highlighted areas indicating specific points on the board.
July 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Next tasks are to get the buzzer working on the mini node and environment sensor on the fixed node. Although the fixed node will be in a mostly sealed box it’ll be nice to be aware of the environmental readings. Both of these only a few £ each so was worth […]

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Close-up of a circuit board featuring a temperature and humidity sensor labeled "TEMP&HUMI 1901," with electronic components and connections visible. Close-up of a circuit board featuring various electronic components, including a buzzer, capacitors, and resistors. The board has visible copper traces and solder pads.
June 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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I then had some more fun figuring out CLI commands to configure the RP based Lora chip on this board that will become the fixed node, possibly in repeater or router mode. I also discovered how accurate you need to be with lat/long if you want it somewhere […]

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June 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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So life got in the way and only now getting back to playing #meshtastic Having fun squeezing all this in the tiny case I found on Printables. Also even more fun soldering wires to the board and OLED! Learnt that even if the solder looks ok, it might not be […]

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A small electronic device with a textured white casing and a digital display. The screen shows information, including a user name, time, signal strength, and an undefined distance. An antenna is attached to the device. An electronic circuit board mounted in a black casing, featuring various components including chips, connectors, and a cable connected to a USB interface. The image is taken from above, showcasing the internal layout of the device. The image shows an electronic device with a circuit board inside a black casing. It features a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) antenna, various wires, and a small OLED display attached to the top.
June 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Found what I think is a European Hornet in a delivery today! Gave me a bit of a fright initially! Although alive it seems a bit poorly! #insects #hornets
A nearly dead insect, is positioned in a dark plastic tub. The insect has a yellow and black striped pattern, and believed to be a European hornet.
June 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM