The video below is funny, clever, 100% on the nail and typical of JP. He just gets better and better…
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When your home dies
My wife and I spent a day in Bournemouth and took in the town centre. Bournemouth is where we both grew up and it will always be home to us, even though we have lived away for 30 years. The… Read More ›
Moments…
I don’t notice much when I am wondering around, but my wife saw the way the sun was streaking over the sea today and mentioned it. Two seconds later I had captured it. Most of us are not photographers, but… Read More ›
Don’t bother reporting anything to eBay
The above eBay auction listing shows a fake Omega Seamaster 300- the reasons it is a fake are obvious to watch saddos like me, but it would be easy to be taken in if you are not a ‘saddo like… Read More ›
Tony Slattery
Tony Slattery, who has died of a heart attack aged 65, showed his great talent for improvisational comedy on the Channel 4 show Whose Line Is It Anyway? He often appeared as one of the four performers creating characters, scenes… Read More ›
The SEA-GULL 2022. A decent mechanical watch for £50?
The official price of the Sea-Gull 2022 is £89 which in itself is low for an automatic watch, but you can easily grab it new for around £50 with a tiny bit of effort. So, what do you get for… Read More ›
Short-term politics, long-term harm…
Threads and Instagram users will be shown more political content from people they do not follow, parent company Meta has announced. The firm says its part of its reorientation towards “free expression” – a move that saw it ditch fact… Read More ›
Dark mode…
The sun is setting on computers. In October, Google finally—finally—rolled out a new black-background view for its Calendar app. This is just the latest in a string of recent software darkenings. In July, Wikipedia went light-on-dark. And a few years… Read More ›
No social media for 3.5 years. Here’s what happened
An interesting video below which highlights what really does happen when you step back from social media. Must say I am happier now that I have stepped right back and negative emotions appear less often than previously.
Gen Z have ruined shopping
When did you last walk into a shop and feel truly valued? Poor customer service is a deal breaker. Polite, well-trained, and knowledgeable staff can transform shopping trips into experiences that online cannot provide. And while I know it isn’t… Read More ›