Switching to Linux: How I Finally Broke Free from Windows
Switching from Windows to Linux It’s been ages since I’ve poked around the “innards” of a computer. I fondly remember the days when the desktop case sat open on the…
Mandelson and the last 10 days – Jan 26th – Feb 4th
It’s been quite a busy week. On Tuesday of last week we had our fortnightly 2 Pint Meditation at The Fairhaven followed by my appointment with the diabetes nurse on…
The Weekly Review Journal- Jan 19th-25th
Health Issues We’ve both still got my big son’s cold. My man flu is obviously much worse than Heather’s slight cold!! My diet is a bit stuck at around 90kg,…
A Day at The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland
As it has been cold and wet since Christmas, Neil suggested that the Walking Group try something different and suggested The British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland. For those of…
2026: Health Wins, Local Wanders, and a World on Edge
Happy New Year 2026 I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a restful holiday. We certainly did—it was full of quality family time and, if I’m honest, far…
Hidden Wonders: A Boxing Day at Brockholes Nature Reserve
There’s no better way to shake off the Christmas indulgence than with a dose of fresh Lancashire air. This morning, we traded the sofa for the trails of Brockholes Nature…
