Should you open windows, even in the winter? Do you, my blog reader do this? Why? Why not? Is conserving heat better than a cold blast of fresh air? Continue reading “Should you open windows even in winter?”
Category: the Quirky Museum
Looking back on 2024
Looking back on 2024 has been a lovely thing to do. We feel very blessed. At the time of writing we are expecting our second grandchild to arrive and this may have to be the focus of another post in a while. In the meantime, a few numbers and thoughts on 2024. Continue reading “Looking back on 2024”
The solar panel salesman
In addition to all of the recent mayhem, the solar panel salesman came for a riveting evening. I still don’t quite understand how it all started. Continue reading “The solar panel salesman”
Hectic
Life has been hectic recently, fine if in small bursts, otherwise it has an effect.
The village telegraph
The village telegraph! I am happy to report the village telegraph seems to be working reasonably well these days. It makes me wonder how these things work and how valuable they are. Continue reading “The village telegraph”
Nerdy DIY – compost
I must be such a nerd. Any other nerdy people out there who make their own DIY compost? I can hardly believe I’m blogging about this but somehow it seems so important and satisfying. Believe me – it is! Continue reading “Nerdy DIY – compost”
DIY satisfaction
I have an uneasy relationship with Do-It-Yourself, DIY as our lingo goes. Perhaps it is a mixture of confidence, expectations, level of skill, tools, materials, know-how etc. Nevertheless I have had a recent success! However, there’s more to it than simply bragging about my success. Continue reading “DIY satisfaction”