Category: Non-techie stuff

I’ve done my star counting. Now I know where the Summer Triangle is, as well as the Northern Cross. The point of the star count is to try to build a map of light pollution; but really, there’s no need for an excuse to look up at the stars for quarter of an hour in…

Today the Royal Mail have asked us all not to use post boxes so as to avoid backlogs when the strikes are over. There will be no deliveries until next Thursday. My question: since it was privatised, and mail delivery has been opened up for competition, why does this affect me? Why can’t I just…

I’ve created my first PledgeBank pledge!

Bournemouth from above Originally uploaded by cyberelk11 We went up in the Bournemouth Eye on Saturday. It’s a tethered helium-filled balloon that reaches 500 ft above the Central Gardens in Bournemouth. I’ve been wanting to go on it since we moved here!

Newer houses and apartments all seem to have ceiling spotlights in just about every room, even the lounge.  What is it all for?  They are too bright for mood lighting, and I don’t see why they are so fashionable.  Please explain.