Six things I have learned about retirement in my first year.
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For Sale – Scherzer Rotary Valve Bb Trumpet – Model 8218W-L
I am selling my Scherzer rotary Bb trumpet. This instrument is Scherzer’s take on the Monke (Köln) design, having a larger bell and a slightly wider bore than some rotary trumpets, although still a lot smaller bore than a piston valve instrument.
102 Countries in 12 months Using an Indoor Antenna
How I worked 102 countries in 12 months with an indoor HF antenna.
My Journey To Computer Logging
How I went from paper logging to computer logging after 40 years os Amateur Radio operating.
I have retired!
After 40 years of work I decided this was the time to step back and concentrate on what I want to do with the rest of my life. If you are a former colleague I am still active on LinkedIn.You can read my latest postings here. I am now spending my time with my wife,Continue reading “I have retired!”
Why the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland needs a rethink.
The Campaign for a Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland was supported by many environmental organisations. The aim was to reduce litter and increase recycling rates. I was involved in the early part of the campaign. There was a lot of enthusiasm and it made sense. In hindsight, though, was very much “of its time”. TheContinue reading “Why the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland needs a rethink.”
How to fix 5G not working on Pixel 5 after upgrade to Android 12
After my Google Pixel 5 upgraded to Android 12 it would only connect to my mobile phone service using 4G. 5G stopped working. After checking the network status I did some investigation and the only way to fix it was to reset the Network Settings. This causes the phone to reconnect to the phone networkContinue reading “How to fix 5G not working on Pixel 5 after upgrade to Android 12”
How I reduced my carbon footprint. Hint – it wasn’t easy.
About eight years ago I started the process of reducing my carbon footprint. This included looking at my home energy usage, travel and consumption of goods in general. As we live in a 1928 bungalow some of this was difficult. Over five years I managed to reduce our Gas usage by 30% and our ElectricityContinue reading “How I reduced my carbon footprint. Hint – it wasn’t easy.”
The Ultimate Collection of Original UK TV Theme Tunes
The Ultimate Collection of Original UK TV Theme Tunes is a Spotify playlist with over 200 classic TV theme tunes.
My Review: Geneva Heritage Cornet
As one of the first people to buy a Heritage Cornet from Geneva I have been getting a lot of questions about the instrument from friends and acquaintances who haven’t had a chance to try one. I have given various answers in Facebook replies, so this review is an opportunity to put them down inContinue reading “My Review: Geneva Heritage Cornet”
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