Will this be the end of Twitter? Certainly the exodus to other social media platforms, such as Mastodon, has been massive. But whatever you think of the plan’s of it’s new owner, “the Birdsite” will always have a following. For me though, it was time for me to find somewhere else to promote my YouTube […]
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A bit dramatic, but I have been missing in action for some time. I apologise but work, ill health and other personal reasons have prevented me from posting. Not just on here, but on my YouTube Channel as well. I am stunned to see that despite this, my subscriber/follower count on several platforms has continued
I was presented with a medal from Her Majesty, just hours after she died. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal was awarded to serving members of the armed forces and some members of various uniformed organisations. I had qualified for my voluntary work with the Sea Cadet Corps and I was both delighted and honoured to
Do you have a precious heirloom of any kind? One of the most valuable items I own (sentimental value at least) is a gold signet ring. The ring originally belonged to my grandfather. When he died, it was left my father. Now it belongs to me. Having been in the family for so long, I
Get it? Because I reached 747 subscribers! OK so that’s a bad joke but it leads to me to say a huge “thank you” to you for all the support you have shown me and the channel. This post is also an apology for not having poste a new video in a while. I’m still
We visited the Little Owls Farm Park this weekend. Actually the term “farm park” doesn’t really do it justice. Tucked away near Ombersley, Worcestershire, this is a wonderful educational resource. All manner of animals are housed, both inside and out. There is the opportunity to use the onsite café, or bring your own picnic and
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I am going to reach my 100th upload on my YouTube channel soon. To celebrate I thought it might be fun to host a Q&A video and I’d like you to be a part of it. If you have a question about me, my channel, vintage cameras, film or digital photography in general, my work
Part of my work involves me periodically inspecting our Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This type of PPE is class 3. That means it helps minimise the risk of mortal injury due to falls. It is essential that it is inspected regularly. We have ropes, harnesses, carabiners and other
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Why don’t you patronise my Patreon? Well I understand if you don’t want to. The thing is, this being a creator lark is hard work and can prove expensive. However I enjoy it and some of you guys seem to as well. For a long time I resisted the idea of trying to make money
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A canoe restoration project, amazing! There is an opportunity to acquire a rather dilapidated canoe, for free, and the plan is to restore it to it’s former glory. My experience of DIY and the use of fibreglass etc., is non-existent but I hope to learn as I go. It’s an Old Town Discovery 158 and
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