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What I have learned from one year of retirement
Six things I have learned about retirement in my first year.
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,…
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”. The…
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 network…
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 Electricity…
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 in…
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