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I asked Google Gemini "I'd like to see an image that represents a trace of your thoughts.". This is what it gave me this with no text commentary. I asked…

Just realised that 2026 marked 30 years since I started my first business in Melbourne, Australia with Michelle and Peter.  Cool Bananas Software (building web sites in 1996) eventually became…

The smartphone upgrade camera that arrived too late?

A fun couple of days with the club at Kop Hill Climb again. I got to go up the hill in an Alvis Firefly, the first time up in a…

First time to the beach since 2018 last weekend and working through my black and white photographs of Brighton today I realised I was glad I shot in RAW+JPG, which…

Today Fernando Pedro Salgado asked this question:

Looking up at The Rex in Berkhamsted, where the sweeping white curves of its Art Deco façade meet a dark and dramatic sky. Photographed on our trip to Berko' to…

Today I emailed some very special people. Dear Phil and Debbie, I remember you well and the little Morris truck. I was a regular at The Minstrel Wine Bar and…

The hybrid viewfinders in the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro series cameras.

A day out on Kings Road, Chelsea today. I don't think I have been there since the early 80's when an old flame had a basement flat in Redcliffe Sq, Earls Court.

I've occasionally dabbled with third party iPhone camera apps. I think I've found one that I like. No Fusion Camera.

Turns out some antihistamines can impact mood in some people!

One of our favourite lunch stops in the summer of 2026.

In 2007, an innovative Managed Service Provider (MSP) founded in Australia (and later operating out of the UK) named Cleartext became the first vendor to go to market with an all-in-one cloud email ecosystem.

There's more than I can write quickly about this but my email software sum sit up this morning. No email from people.

It's taken six months of researching platforms and purchasing test framed prints but the new shop is now live. The only thing they don't do yet is 16:9 format but hopefully that will come.

It's 32c here in the UK, even hotter just down the road in central London. I walked out onto the terrace just now and had flash backs to those hot Melbourne and Sydney days in the late 90's early 2000's, the smell of hot tarmac and concrete.

What a great day out to the Tate Modern to see the Frida Kahlo exhibition.

When people look back at the creation of the internet, they often focus on the founders, the major companies, and the technologies that transformed the world. Less often remembered are the thousands of people who built the foundations quietly: the people who organised information, secured networks, analysed threats, debated policy, and helped solve problems before those problems had established names.

My first print on canvas.

Here's something to ease you into the weekend if you are a Cafe del Mar fan. It's called 'Retirement, The Golden Horizon', captures the feeling of a Mediterranean sunset by the sea.

Coffee & Conrods is at peak time in June...

A short visit to Chesham Motor Show today, now in Forbes Park as well as th eHigh Stereet. Still fairly warm so we didn't stay long.

PSA test results in, 0.9. Which means all normal, it can be elevated to 3-4 in men my age (65) so a good result for me.

Five tracks about life and clearing my head of damaged thoughts and feelings.

As the Great Green Wall reaches its first major contiguous milestone, the Sahel is witnessing a transformation that is as much about political stability as it is about ecological recovery.

As the longest days of summer unfold, I'm reflecting on where I am and where I want to go. The landscape around me feels utterly vibrant, yet the backdrop of change is ever-present in both my personal and professional life.

As nations gather in Geneva to sign the first comprehensive global treaty on AI transparency, the world begins to grapple with the reality of digital accountability.

Aviation entered a new era this June as the first commercial hydrogen flight crossed the Atlantic, proving that the future of travel might not require a carbon footprint.

Midjourney is an Ai stills and video creation tool.

World leaders have signed a landmark treaty in Geneva to regulate autonomous AI and establish a global framework for digital accountability.

An ex wife in London and a reminder of a conference in Hong Kong.

For the first time in a generation, the world's most vital rainforests are expanding rather than receding, marking a turning point in the climate crisis.

New tracks reminiscing about relationships over the last forty years.

Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords.

Memories of Boston(USA), Melbourne and Sydney.

International leaders gathered in Geneva this month to sign a landmark treaty governing the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence.

Bluebells in Great Cockshoots Wood, West Wycombe

It's been six months since I started on a journey to replace more than a few systems that run Men with Machines, finally we have a stable setup.

The Nairobi Summit concluded with a historic shift in climate policy, prioritizing direct aid for the nations most vulnerable to environmental collapse.

Having used Tumblr for many years I realised my blog posts from years back were essentially invisible because none of the available templates gave me the tools to find them. This web site is built from scratch to fix that problem.

Berkhamsted, on the Grand Union Canal

Ai is not simply making bespoke software cheaper—it is making it viable for a much broader range of businesses. Budget has long been a key blocker, but it has never been the only one. By reducing cost, lowering risk, and increasing accessibility, AI is reshaping how small firms think about custom systems. The result is not a wholesale shift away from SaaS, but a gradual expansion of bespoke into spaces where it was previously impractical. For small businesses willing to engage with these new tools, the opportunity is significant: systems that are not just “good enough,” but genuinely fit for purpose.

New product! dave3 is not another task list or Gantt chart. It s an intelligent assistant that analyses your personal capacity across every project, tells you exactly what to work on next, and…

Still plodding along with Cleartext Systems doing the IT security stuff but have revamped Cleartext to focus on Ai led software development. This is quite odd as when we started in 1999 Cleartext Ltd…

Landing where the Gulls all Scream David Banes Landing where the Gulls all Scream Piano and strings, female voice version of Landing where the Gulls Scream. February 5th, 2026

They came across Easter Morning - David M Banes. Suno Prompts by Me.

Finally got another TR7. This one a fairly standard 2ltr car, 28k miles with quite a lot of recent parts replaced after 12 years mostly in storage. New hood, tyres, brake calipers, hoses, bump stops,…

Many people overcomplicate time. In my mind it s simple to explain. Time is a constant neither past nor future, it s just a way to describe now and what s just happened and what is going to happen.…

After years of bleaching and despair, the Great Barrier Reef has begun a spectacular, technology-assisted rebirth, proving that restoration is possible.

Shot 16:9 portrait but cropped for here so some of the depth is lost… Cafe in St Albans today. November 1st, 2025

London Gliding Club (Dunstable Downs Airfield) today. November 1st, 2025

Easter Aliens David M Banes About 20 years ago had a bash at Apples new Garage Band music app. Easter Aliens is the story of an alien arrival at Easter, an ensuing conversation then a peaceful…

My favourite photos from Aston Hill Climb 100 Celebration on Saturday 17th. May 19th, 2025 8:32am clasic car vintage cars Aston hill climb car

A Lovely day in Cheltenham last weekend. May 13th, 2025

The old Zenit-E mum and dad bought me in my teens on the left. The lens, a Helios 44-2, is now a cult manual focus lens! Compared to my current main camera a Fujifilm with a similar 50mm equivalent…

In the shadow of the Alps, the world finally agreed on a manifesto for the machine age, prioritizing the human spirit over the algorithm.

Fun today, first time, recently, I have printed any of my photos on photo paper and framed them. Also took delivery of the VILTROX 28mm AF pancake lens, finally the X-M1 is pocketable with a decent…

Further top my post about an extra £220+ a year going to Thames Water I can show you this. Check your bills, are you seeing the same. We are not on a meter, there has only ever been the two of us…

Jake your love for the songs of my youth has me in tears, memories pouring out of my eyes, music for my old ears. January 28th, 2025 2:05pm

Following eighteen months immersing myself in digital photography with decent cameras, not that my iPhone was a bad photographic device, I ve reached a point where I feel the need for a gallery. This…

The Chiltern Hills November 28th, 2024

I try to avoid posting about political issues but I do wish more politicians would be brave enough to speak out as Holly Cairns did on Israel recently. To my friends from that part of the world or…

In the quiet hum of a gymnasium, I realized that democracy is both a heavy burden and a fragile gift that requires our constant care.

What a great lunch that was October 24th, 2024

October 23rd, 2024

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September 12th, 2024 9:45am caterham land

I took the opportunity to get a few photos of the High Street at West Wycombe whilst it was car free this morning! August 31st, 2024

Cookham Weir. The first in a series of black and white 30 second video clips. August 29th, 2024 7:07pm video black and

Cookham Weir August 29th, 2024

August 19th, 2024

We used to wait for the sun, but this year, we spent our time hiding from its relentless intensity as the world broke heat record after heat record.

August 11th, 2024

Some amazing blooms in the garden at the moment. August 1st, 2024

July 30th, 2024

Self portrait of Louise and I. How did I get to 64! July 26th, 2024

Paris didn't just host the games; it redefined what it means to gather in the heart of a city, proving that even a downpour couldn't extinguish the Olympic spirit.

Microsoft and friends crash us again In the late 90 s when we started to see a large rise in MS Office macro viruses I wrote an article (whilst running the APAC Norton AntVirus RD facility) warning…

July 12th, 2024

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June 27th, 2024

June 6th, 2024

A short jaunt through High Wycombe this morning. May 30th, 2024

Black and white and a splash of colour on my walk today. May 17th, 2024

May 15th, 2024

A walk along the Thames at Bourne End this morning. April 30th, 2024

April 28th, 2024

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April 20th, 2024

I subscribe to an email newsletter called PHOTOSNACK which showcases different photographers. This weeks edition, read this morning over a coffee, featured photographer Stephen Harper who says on his…

I ve had a feeling for a while that when I shoot in colour I m recording images of things, when in monochrome I m capturing patterns with differentials of light and dark, contrast. April 18th, 2024…

The Chilterns Shopping centre is soo to close but there s still some joy in it for someone. April 13th, 2024

Lunch in Wallingford today. April 12th, 2024

For four minutes, the world held its breath as the moon claimed the sun, turning afternoon into an eerie, beautiful twilight.

A morning out photographing the almost empty, soon to close, Chilterns Shopping Centre in High Wycombe town centre. Full set here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBirBW March 23rd, 2024

March 21st, 2024

Dancers End, Tring, Hertfordshire, England, UK. March 12th, 2024

West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. March 12th, 2024 10:55am west

From last Saturdays Haddenham Classics meet at Bradmore Farm, Haddenham. February 29th, 2024

I m still honing my street at car meets style but whilst waiting for the last cars to leave last Saturdays meet I spotted something I thought the architecture photographers might like. This one is…

The old Norman Reeves used cars building in High Wycombe. Once a Ford main dealer. I ve walked past this several times, today I had my camera. Had to wait a few minutes to get the walker in the…

February 15th, 2024

The old Norman Reeves used cars building in High Wycombe. Once a Ford dealer. February 15th, 2024

Brill windmill, near Bicester. Last day out with the Panasonic GX880 and micro four thirds lenses. February 5th, 2024

The Mini Cooper D just before it rained, again. TTArtisans 27mm AF lens on the Fujifilm X-E4. February 5th, 2024

A wet West Wycombe today. XF 18 and 15-45mm Fujifilm on the X-E4. February 1st, 2024

MG TF1500 at Coffee Conrods this week, oh and a blue marlin Roadster. Using the newly acquired used 12-32mm manual zoom on the GX880. January 25th, 2024

For my own reference. On my Panasonic 12-32mm micro four thirds manual zoom lens. These photos are at 12, 14, 18, 25 and 32mm. In the 35mm world that s 24, 28 , 32, 50 and 64mm. Twenty eight(14) and…

David, Louise, Robert, Emma, Evie, Irene, Jasmine. Last photos from the OM-D E-M0) IV before part exchanging for a used Fujifilm X-E4 and 15-45mm lens. January 4th, 2024

Burnt Out Car December 28th, 2023 6:13pm car burnt out

Puddington Distillery at Mead Farm, Tring. December 28th, 2023

Another Dutch angle photo this one from todays walk about with two others of moderate interest that will probably get deleted as I tire of them! The other two keepers from the day here;…

Popped out to see how the builder was doing, had to run back in and get my camera. December 8th, 2023

My current favourite and probably my best monochrome photograph to date. Location is the railway crossing at Bourne End marina. December 4th, 2023 5:25pm railway monochrome

Best from last Saturdays Hellfire Motor Vehicle Club meet at The Walled Garden, West Wycombe. A Pembleton Super Sport. December 4th, 2023 5:27pm pembleton monochrome blackandwhite car

A photo set of the elevated footpath on Chapel Lane, High Wycombe. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB4wFy November 24th, 2023

It s interesting that if you look at an LCD screen that is off, black, there s no reflection but if you look at it through a CPL ( circular polarizer filter on your camera) you can see a reflection.…

Kop Hill on a regular autumn day rather than tarted up for the Hill Climb. November 16th, 2023 8:53pm

Second set from my first street shoot today in High Wycombe. A colour set called Hair and Food. The Full set here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB3B9P OM-D E-M10 IV with Lumix 14mm f/2.5. November 16th,…

My first proper street shoot today in High Wycombe. First off a black and white set Closed Shops Wall Art. I went with black and white for the closed shops as it s depressing and wall art is very…

It was wet and I was busy today so nearly didn t get out but at the last minute late in the afternoon the sun popped out so I screwed dad s old Pentacon f/1.8 50mm onto my OM-D E-M10 and got these.…

Out in the passenger seat today to see if street photography works from a passenger seat through the windscreen. The Land Rover and windmill shots were me on foot out of the car. Mixed results with…

November 10th, 2023 2:01pm

Looking towards Coombe Hill, Ellesborough, Bucks. November 9th, 2023

St Paul Church, Bledlow Ridge. Church Warden Eileen gave me a tour. We could do with some of those paving slabs gifted to world leaders. Today was an experiment in ignoring the rule of thirds and…

My Dr Solomon s pen appeared whilst fumbling through a pot of pens this evening. Seemed like a good opportunity to get a photo. November 2nd, 2023 8:35pm

Black White Cars November 2nd, 2023 1:47pm cars photography black

Autumn in the garden. 14-42mm lens except the last two which are with the manual vintage Helios 44-2. October 29th, 2023 11:46am helios 44 helios 44-2 garden Olympus

Three from the garden today taken with the Pentagon 50mm f1.8 lens from dad s old Praktica MTL SLR film camera on the modern OM-D E-M10 digital. October 24th, 2023

Nightime photos of the Moon. Main photo with long exposure, you can see the stars and bottom left with a modern 45mm f1.8 lens. The other with the vintage Pentacon 50mm f1.8 from dad s Praktica.…

A day out on The Destin October 10th, 2023

A day out on The Distinguished Gentleman s Drive. Raising money for prostate cancer and mens mental health research. October 10th, 2023

As conflict reshaped the Middle East, I found myself searching for fragments of hope in a landscape dominated by sorrow.

Love this frame from my in car video. Waiting on the start line for a red flagged @kophillclimb to be cleared. #hellfiremotorvehicleclub #kophillclimb #fordescortmk4 #mensmentalhealth…

Court Garden House, Marlow. Comparison with iPhone 11 and OM-D E-M10 IV with the kit Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens. Left photo; Exposure time: 1/100 Focal Length: 42mm ISO: 200…

Is it a full moon tonight? Seemed like it. Two photo s with the OM-D E-M10 IV with the Pentacon Prakticar 4-5.6 / 70-210mm lens mounted with the K F adaptor on A (Aperture priority) as obviously no…

More OM-D E-M10 on A comparisons. Kit 14-44mm lens, Pentacon 50mm f2.8 and Pentacon 70-210mm f5.6 (should have gone lower) September 27th, 2023 9:07pm olympus E-M10

Trying out a couple of dads old 35mm film camera (Praktica) lenses using an M42 adaptor. The Vivitar 28mm f2.8 and Pentacon 50mm f1.8. Which on the micro four thirds camera equates to 56mm and 100mm…

Our first The Distinguished Gentleman s Drive organised by Men with Machines CIC (Hellfire MVC). The club raised £4400+ for mens health programs. September 26th, 2023

India's historic landing on the lunar south pole reminded me that our greatest achievements happen when we aim for the impossible.

That s it the online store is closed. We re happy with Bean Grain closing, it kept us sane during the pandemic and served a useful purpose shipping out treats to some 2500 customers whilst stuck at…

Amidst the pomp and circumstance of King Charles III’s coronation, I saw a world clinging to its roots while reaching for a new identity.

Drive It Day 2023 run plate added to the wall… (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Crsp3mYLnv2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= May 1st, 2023

Bluebelles always remind me of Bluebell Hill near my home town of Maidstone, Kent. These in the woods behind our house. (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

The missing piece when fitting a carburettor manifold to an injection head on a Ford CVH engine. #manifold #cvh #ford #fordcvh #escort #fordescortmk4 (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

New owner of my Marlin has ditched the 15” Azev’s and gone with 16” steels, much better. https://www.instagram.com/p/Crh04ATLf8z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= April 27th, 2023

Great day out with @hellfiremotorvehicleclub today esp seeing @jammbert SD1 and this TR7 V8 #rover #sd1 #tr7 #tr7v8 #hellfiremotorvehicleclub (at Bicester Airfield)…

Great day out at the @bicesterheritage #scramble today, lucky to have bumped into @kophillclimb supporters @the_ivan_dutton and @suziepilk. (at Bicester Heritage)…

Ready for Drive it Day tomorrow with the @hellfiremotorvehicleclub run to @bicesterheritage for their #sundayscramble (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

Good meet on The Common at Stokenchurch this morning. #hellfiremotorvehicleclub (at Coffee on the Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrGZjZjIeNg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= April 16th, 2023 3:14pm…

The grill is in, easy bit of fabrication. Slightly difficult to reach the bonnet release but that’s ok. #fordescortmk4 #fordescort #ford (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

Four 17x7.5 ET29 Peugeot steels with very good 195/40 17’s still available. Came off my Escort Mk4, spacers will be needed. £offers. #steelwheels #fordescort #fordescortmk4 #wheelsforsale (at High…

Trial fit of the @autostyle.nl RaceMesh to protect the radiator and cover the large hole left by a previous owners bumper mod. (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

Goodbye old friend. Ten years on the booking system , which had morphed into a full event vehicle management system, has served a handful of events well but is now scheduled for retirement due to a…

That s a wrap! as they say. Twelve years volunteering at Kop Hill Climb it s time to move on and let the festival as it s now called go it s own way without the core entrants team that worked hard to…

What started out as low milage low owner standard 1.3 Escort Bonus at auction in 2017, had a few tweaks over the years followed by a complete respray and rebuild with a 1.6 bike carbed 5 speed and RS…

As AI leaped from novelty to necessity, I found myself questioning the very nature of human creativity.

Closing Down Sale 30% off all Food Stock when Spending £30 or more. A short while ago we re-branded from Bean Grain to Barney’s Befuddled Shop, diversifying our product lines; but the fundamentals of…

Sadly I m now looking for a more practical car than my Marlin Sportster 3.9 V8 (R380 box, 4 barrel, Mallory etc) as I am running a car club and need to get banners and merchandise in it. The car came…

Having reworked our original orange and white logo from the mid 2000 s in 2015 to replace the wedge logo it s time for another rebranding. This in conjunction with moving 'Systems into the background…

I come back to this every now and then for a reminder that the things we can create balance things we destroy. Claudillea Holloway was a contestant in the 9th season of The Voice UK in 2020. February…

re: the linked BBC article. I haven t looked but I d bet the 50 Tory rebels forcing the government to impose jail time for social media bosses failing to protect children online are tech ignorant and…

Today I invented a new game. It s called Edit my Genes and is a simple round the table game for a family or group of friends. It works like this; Kick the game off with the person opposite you Ask…

Armageddon on the Horizon? re: response to food shortages, energy costs and people in Australia. We have all the same issues here in the UK. Ignoring all the conspiracy theories I think the root…

Just got this wonderful copy of Motor Sport magazine, and an early book on Alfa s from eBay sellers. Couldn t resist the copy of Motor Sport on the cover alone as I recently sat in an ERA at the…

BBC: Online Safety Bill: Plan to make big tech remove harmful content axed The BBC is reporting Online Safety Bill: Plan to make big tech remove harmful content axed , which in their view is because…

Great to be one of the large group of volunteers that keep Kop Hill Climb going year after year. 2022 was my 12th year! October 19th, 2022 4:00pm kophillclimb Kop Hill

“This is probably why we don’t appear to have a self preservation mechanism built into our genetics; we really are so insignificant in the scheme of things. I doesn’t matter whether we are here, in…

It’s that time of day and year again. Autumn in England reminds me of Fall in Massachusetts. October 18th, 2022

My Dr Berg inspired diet fasting Serve food on small plates! No carbs, alcohol, pasta, rice or bread until you see some weight loss then only for special occasions, it was 3 weeks for me! 16 hour…

Some pics from Kop Hill Climb Festival 2022. September 26th, 2022 12:18pm Kop Hill

My old home built Marlin popped up again with the current owner sending me this photo. Not up for selling it at the moment but has offered first dibs if he is! September 26th, 2022 9:12pm marlin kit…

An exploration of the courage and collective outcry for freedom that ignited a movement across Iran and captivated the world.

Bean Grain is being retired as a brand but long live Barneys Befuddled Shop. Essentially the same online store but diversifying into non food products, still focussing on local makers and producers.…

Mourning the passing of a global icon who served as a steady constant through seventy years of tumultuous change.

Helping out with a display car at Wycombe Youth Action s raising awareness day. July 23rd, 2022

News: RIP Paddy Hopkirk, rally legend. We ll miss him at Kop Hill Climb in September, he always had time for a chat and was usually quite cheeky, not very PC but a great guy and helped us out a lot…

Local garden fund raiser for Scan Appeal in Bledlow Ridge. July 10th, 2022

First home grown tomato! We’ll be self sufficient soon😂 (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfmdIThrjlb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= July 4th, 2022

Contemplating the profound social and personal implications of a landmark legal reversal that changed the landscape of American rights.

A lovely day out @wwfcofficial for our local #platinumjubilee street party. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWuNgqIDJa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= June 3rd, 2022 8:34pm

Club members lovely Sunbeam Tiger. #platinumjubilee (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWuXmYozVE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= June 3rd, 2022 8:35pm

Shiny bits on the Marlin done with metal polish today. #marlinsportster #marlinkitcar #roverv8 (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0_bfIIHl_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= May…

A few photo s from this weekends Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble. April 25th, 2022 8:18am

Memorable colours in the garden at the moment #ukraine https://www.instagram.com/p/CcXohCyLWRm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI= April 15th, 2022 12:01pm

fred : Should I convert my classic car to electric? eric : no, hydrogen is going to be the long term solution. me : Using up another finite resource isn t the way to replace liquid vehicle fuel,…

A reflection on the day the peace of Europe shattered and the world felt suddenly, terrifyingly smaller.

The Mini Cooper D got a set of Rota RB 16x8’s today shod with Avon 205/50x16”. Loving these wheels as remind me of the classic Mini favorite the Minilite. February 6th, 2022 9:03pm mini cooper Mini…

A banana, date an cinnamon tray bake this weekend, trying to avoid the bake sticking to the regular bread tin. #baking #traybake #bananabread (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

Here’s a laugh for you, today’s banana and date loaf decided it didn’t want to leave the tin, it’s upside down in this pic #baking #bananabread #bakingfail (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

Brunch with Scottish salmon, local eggs and home made sourdough. #sourdough #sourdoughbread #scottishsalmon (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

New in from Chiltern Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil , their award winning cold pressed oil infused with white truffle. Drizzle of pasta or fries finish with a generous grate of parmesan December 8th, 2021…

I’m not sure we can call this a sourdough loaf by usual definition, no wheat, includes fermented rice flour, but doesn’t taste at like a sourdough loaf and is fluffy like many a mass produced loaf.…

The Alfa has gone, long live the next Mini. An R56 2012 Cooper D. I wasn’t looking for another mini and definitely not a diesel but this car was at our local Mini dealer who we know well, very low…

As leaders gathered in the rain-slicked streets of Glasgow, I wondered if we were finally ready to listen to the Earth's quiet, steady warning.

Cheese, spinach and tomato omelette for brunch today. #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #veggie (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVpn6FPrMqu/?utm_medium=tumblr October…

As an atheist I see 1000 rsquo;s of years of wars between faiths, they are the downfall of man. We need to let go of them and love each other no matter where we were borne as we all come from the…

With age comes an inner beauty that obscures the ravages of time. David Banes, 12:25, Monday 27th September, 2021. a href= https://what3words.com/cards.waters.ports target= _blank Cards Waters Ports…

The blue Marlin Cabrio has gone, replaced with this V8 Sportster. There I am at Kop Hill Climb. September 26th, 2021

Been a while since I baked. Banana loaf as a special treat this weekend #baking #bananabread https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsDqTVMGrF/?utm_medium=tumblr September 11th, 2021 5:40pm baking

I couldn't pull my eyes from the footage of the planes, realizing that history was moving faster than the those trying to escape it.

Delivery of cane proving baskets to @breadlablondon, and of course I had to buy a San Fran style sourdough loaf😀👍 (at Hammersmith Bridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSeEnieL6xU/?utm_medium=tumblr…

Still managing to eat on the patio. #august (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHvvL2LIs5/?utm_medium=tumblr August 3rd, 2021 6:42pm

View this post on Instagram A breeze in the trees, punctuated by the sound of the tenants revolting on West Wycombe Estate, or is that the local gun club?…

Someone I know said they’d tried Tesco Sourdough white loaf so I bought one, eight additives including gluten, yeast and acids. Hardly an artisan style loaf!…

National Alfa Day at Bicester Heritage today. Dull and damp but I’ve never seen this many 916’s in one place, massive turnout and the only two sporting the Lester rear wing parked side by side, one…

One custom made bug hotel finished, bank holiday Monday project from scraps of wood and cut tree limbs. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlGyB_r9oM/?utm_medium=tumblr June 1st, 2021

Moved the fruit bowl off the dining room table, someone spotted a comfy spot. https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6PDD3rcDi/?igshid=184k3mx2ibi1i May 15th, 2021

Bank holiday brunch, love Samphire with salmon and scrambled eggs with @dorsetseasalt lemon thyme salt #pescatarian #pescatarianrecipes #dorsetseasalt…

My favourite photo of the 916, did the Bledlow Ridge run and back this morning, what a car for the money. https://www.instagram.com/p/COAmejILAaN/?igshid=9eixwfb7uclq April 23rd, 2021

I’m talking live to Aaron from @barecacao tonight at 7:45pm, join us to hear about this great new supplier. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNC9gMtrp6f/?igshid=b2spyz482ziq March 30th, 2021

Love when I get a @sharphampark order in, brightens up the shelves. #sharphampark #spelt #speltflour #speltpasta #flour #cereal https://www.instagram.com/p/CNCzADFLv8x/?igshid=1gz0akyqsw6bh March…

It was a surreal reminder that for all our digital speed, we are still bound by the heavy, slow movement of steel and water.

Welcome to a bunch of new suppliers this week, @dovesfarm @greatbritishbiscotti @rawhalo @wearelittles @montezumaschocs @snowdoniacheese and @shoreseaweed all via @thecressco, please call us out on…

Last three orders almost ready to go then it’s beer o’clock #beer #artisan #artisanchocolate #artisanfood https://www.instagram.com/p/CMFfCJvrXE7/?igshid=1d8ffmelgfv8r March 6th, 2021 5:29pm beer…

Listen to my segment about sourdough, bread and Bean Grain on BucksBreakfast #realbreadweek #realbreadweek2021 #realbreadcampaign https://soundcloud.com/user-815191750/real-bread-week…

We’ve hit 500 followers on Instagram 😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/CLW7U6vrgP3/?igshid=112y73m1xy11q February 16th, 2021

Last order today, off to Wales for a discerning customer. @sharphampark @wessexmill @blossomssyrups @libertyfieldsdorset @bylucy_drinks @meads_farmshop #artisan #shopsmall…

I finally got a short run out in the Marlin Cabrio, down the drive and back into the garage. February 10th, 2021 4:53pm marlin marlinkitcar

Its been a while since I ve posted a loaf pic, so here s a sourdough sandwich loaf, just out of the oven. Made with @wessexmill flour and our own sourdough starter. #bread #breadmaking #sourdough…

The safe place when the vacuum cleaner is out. https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9AwyRLJZT/?igshid=51wkjcjnzpr7 February 6th, 2021

Happy birthday dad, we miss you on your first birthday with mum❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6YZx6r0Og/?igshid=1ethpltarfnjd February 5th, 2021

Orange cloudy sunset has made the metallic paint on my Alfa pop! https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZPf09ro9p/?igshid=1thym53du0g74 January 23rd, 2021 4:35pm alfa romeo gtv alfa romeo

Watching the screens that afternoon, I felt a piece of my certainty about the world break away as the symbols of our stability were challenged.

New Year snack of corn chips with two cheeses, salsa and @haynesgourmet candied jalapeños https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeMRDFrpNM/?igshid=1n9id6l7st4r8 December 31st, 2020

I’ve part exchanged JRR, the Marlin prototype. With no weather gear I wasn’t using it, and I needed something larger, more modern and needing no work. It’s gone back to Danny. I’m now the 4th owner…

Louises birthday cake, made with @bfpsocialmedia flour and sugar, @jimandjuleschutneyjam strawberry jam https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBNQknr5_r/?igshid=ji9xept8bzzj November 25th, 2020

New Special Offers page now live, get some bargains while they last. #bargain #bargainshopper #bargainhunter #cereal #tea #spelt https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxzIpWr2ac/?igshid=1vjipwu78aezq November…

Ischia helping fill shelves. #cat #retail @jimandjuleschutneyjam @libertyfieldsdorset @blossomssyrups @sharphampark https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxZLIcLPcf/?igshid=rvs8unvlhujn November 19th, 2020…

First order out the door for our Spelt Experience Box today #spelt #speltflour #giftideas #gift https://www.instagram.com/p/CHaaW8KLHbW/?igshid=1c3jf4di21y4u November 10th, 2020 1:55pm spelt…

Kofi’s favourite spot in the evenings, cuddled up to Louise and her blanket on the sofa. #cat #catsofinstagram #catlife #catlovers https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdPlLaFNh-/?igshid=z6fw4ivzvh0q October…

Bacon and toasted cauliflower risotto this evening using @sharphampark organic pearled spelt #spelt #risotto #sharphampark https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYE76XlsXw/?igshid=8tc56fm0a10m October 15th,…

Leaving it to the last minute, to save time on shaping I decided to do a sourdough sandwich loaf for #sourdoughselfie #sourdoughseptember #realbreadcampaign @realbreadcampaign…

Exciting news, our stock of @gordonanddurward fudges arrived today, oh dear one bag split when I was unpacking #fudge 😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxftSnFflw/?igshid=rbfowzk546db September 30th,…

The river Medway at Maidstone, close to the sports club dad used frequently in later life, he was a keen swimmer, often swimming in the Medway as a lad. Most of him went straight in, which was…

Circling mums tree with dad, this was both slightly disturbing and funny. I could hear both mum and dad laughing as well. None of us are practising any sort of religion so we apologise if this…

Louise and I went to Kent to see my sisters and the new plaque now dedicating the tree that was planted for mum, to dad as well. Scattered some of his ashes, some in the Medway close to the sports…

On Bill Gates and Microsoft On Bill Gates someone just commented on Facebook; “One of the greatest minds of our time” Business and marketing minds yes maybe, but he bought not built almost everything…

I was looking for funky colour schemes for a light blue car today. Having seen green cars with camouflage I googled naval camouflage and came up with this photo of a ship. Then over the next few…

My Alfa Romeo GTV V6 (916) is for sale. Advert is as follows; Purchased early 2018. A great example of a GTV V6, bought after a long search for a good car. It did have blue seats and carpet but has…

Sourdough loaf made with @wessexmill white and @dorsetseasalt, first one in the La Cloche base and dome my mother in law gave me for my 60th last week ^David 😀🍞#sourdough #lacloche #wessexmill…

In a single afternoon, the horizon of a city changed forever, leaving behind a void where memories and homes once stood.

Afternoon tea delivered by the wonderful @rachels_event_catering_company https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_FtPOp2bg/?igshid=grs2nu5xjhhe July 23rd, 2020

Quick focaccia for the weekend using @wessexmill bread flour, @dorsetseasalt, and fresh basil. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC8zQOxpsT4/?igshid=1hijds0ybhpb7 July 22nd, 2020

One of the great things about having neighbours as customers is that not all orders are online, Mary likes to drop cards through our letterbox with a written order.…

Cheddar, Parmesan and herb lunch loaf, no butter or filling required just slice a chunk off and chew. Recipe Standard 500g strong white, 330ml water at 30c, 6g Dorset Sea Salt Co. 7g dried yeast. Mix…

Introducing local business @rachels_event_catering_company, need a picnic or afternoon tea for that socially distanced friend or family meet-up?…

Fun making fudge for the first time today. Probably too much gloss on it and a tad too crumbly but that makes it truly melt in the mouth #fudge #fudges #fudgelovers #baking…

Walk around video for any potential buyers of the Alfa Romeo GTV V6. Probably should have washed and vacuumed it first! Next jobs would be to refurbish the oral callipers and get the front roof line…

Various photo’s of the wheels for any potential buyers of the Alfa Romeo GTV V6, should have cleaned the car! July 3rd, 2020 2:21pm alfa romeo gtv alfa romeo gtv

New in from artisan suppliers Julie, Lucy, Jim Jules. Honey, sparkling British Elderflower and BlackBerry Apple jam. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCIxDbel-_K/?igshid=16tukny0fbngs July 2nd, 2020…

New in, Sparkling British Elderflower from @bylucy_drinks. Just what we needed in this heat. #elderflower #elderflowerdrink #elderflower https://www.instagram.com/p/CB54HxCp1qv/?igshid=13nvqyg09y389…

Chilling out watching @glastofest @bbcglasto @glastonburyfestival2020 with a beer on the sofa #glastonbury #glastonbury2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CB6ViD5lo-B/?igshid=1ojyd8reqquep June 26th,…

Spark Email Software I rarely blog about technology now, focusing on cars and food. I’ve recently switched from Apple Mail to Spark for my personal and business email so thought it worth a write up.…

My current thoughts on 5G As a technologist, but no expert in radio! The 5G is bad for us arguments are mostly flawed because depending on the carrier (phone company) you use 5G is delivered at…

Everything was OK in the past, nothing will be OK in the future, be happy with what you do in the now. Me. June 18th, 2020

First sugar order and of course a complimentary bag of @nimsfruitcrisps for Kids goes out today to @jennyw244, thanks Jenny😀👍 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfZu34lyML/?igshid=a1m359euetwg June 16th,…

One of the things that came up in our customer survey was proving baskets and dough scrapers, so here they are. Available individually or as part of our new expanded starter kit.…

I don’t think anyone who volunteers to raise money for and to help LOCAL charitable causes expects people to wave a flag but after many years on committees at @kophillclimb it is nice to be…

body > iframe { min-width: auto !important } View this post on Instagram A spring evening during COVID-19 with the wildlife is flying around in the sunset.…

Cheesecake, strawberries with a dollop of @honeyberryltd to finish it off. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0q33Ql8wV/?igshid=1eaknetb4u0fj May 30th, 2020

A summer of reckoning where the silence of the streets was broken by a collective cry for justice that echoed across every continent.

body > iframe { min-width: auto !important } View this post on Instagram Lots of Red Kites over us looks like they are going with a thermal…

We now have white, wholemeal spelt as well as spelt and rye flours in stock. Various sizes. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAX8va-l8IX/?igshid=oj0h14il2p23 May 19th, 2020

Get a jar out for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea😀 Now stocking jams and chutneys from @jimandjuleschutneyjam https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVRgUKF7QU/?igshid=fpdx4ybmr17g May 18th, 2020

A rare sight during COVID-19 lock down. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVUBQdFp94/?igshid=1vaydo8irkhn0 May 18th, 2020

What an exciting day, we just zoomed past our 500th order, not bad for just a couple of months since we started in earnest 😀🎂 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQghiGlUn-/?igshid=1k2cgy6z254an May 16th,…

Big thanks to Jules from @jimandjuleschutneyjam for going out of her way for a fleeting visit to drop off stock for our latest line to join the Bean Grain line up, sorry we didn’t get a chance to…

Our Sourdough Starter Kits are now available as single or double kits. They come with a pot of starter, a clip top jar, some flour and instructions to get you started. Double kits are great to keep…

Our neighbour Penny @gladecottage made these lovely scones for #veday using flour from our supplier @bfpsocialmedia https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7Mxs3FrBa/?igshid=1j6jjr2seerjy May 8th, 2020 12:20pm…

How was everyone’s week? For your amusement that’s me on the left with siblings and mum at Mote Park, Maidstone. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5jptLJ4s2/?igshid=u1si4cnvb960 May 7th, 2020

I think the Mini will need to be swapped for a van https://www.instagram.com/p/B_42aS2FNgd/?igshid=16xwms73o9wec May 7th, 2020

80kg plain and self raising ready to go out for tomorrow’s orders. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_3MYOHlo3Z/?igshid=lbzqthpy3axy May 6th, 2020

Our flour now available at ‘the Offy’ in the Cross Court shopping parade in Downley, High Wycombe. #flour https://www.instagram.com/p/B_w2sXKFaqQ/?igshid=5czldae0afty May 4th, 2020 11:55am

Forty orders in the last 24 hours across all products which has taxed our stock management and re-packaging skills and yet to pack for shipping. Largest order yet of 40 units wholesale into our first…

The label printer is keeping the cats occupied https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nf9XDlWz5/?igshid=34udll5wc5af April 30th, 2020

Rainbow over High Wycombe, we will forever think NHS when we see one of these. #nhs #stayhome https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nLHF7lygf/?igshid=14t8xnx7s7f98 April 30th, 2020 6:47pm nhs

Our Sourdough Starter Kits are now available via post and courier. The kits come with a pot of starter, a clip top jar and some flour to get you started. Buy single or double kits (great to keep the…

Inspired by @chilternnaturalfoods using their oats and black treacle for this take in Australia shaped ANZAC biscuits #anzacbiscuits #anzacday…

Still extremely thankful to have dual citizenship on #anzacday #anzacday2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZyHC0lZxt/?igshid=9syxh80ax11r April 25th, 2020 12:53pm anzacday

We very rarely see clear blue sky living this close to London and Heathrow Airport, reminds us of summers in Sydney. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_AXr12FiHv/?igshid=16zm0ntx815zk April 15th, 2020…

The Bluebells are out in the woodland behind us. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5YNHZlgn8/?igshid=1oqab9tczrh60 April 12th, 2020

Orders on the way out earlier, @wessexmill @honesthoneyuk @honeyberryltd @sharphampark and our own sourdough starter by post😍 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uY8oalt7x/?igshid=ugkh4ni7pvgq April 8th,…

These two probably as confused as we are at getting eight new customers in 24 hours, which is notable for us just four months after starting!😛…

Our sourdough starter now available via large letter post! Using @wessexmill flour it comes with instructions and a link to @minimissbread excellent sourdough video tutorials #bread #wessexmill…

I knew I’d use this sometime, todays that time! #bread #khorasan https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mgYOBlUAR/?igshid=1cjk3p2p8lpdv April 5th, 2020 2:56pm bread

Well that’s the old cars first run out of the garage this year, rather short but at least it started!👍😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mVK5jF-FS/?igshid=1bm8h8t6jf4of April 5th, 2020 1:18pm marlin…

Here’s a post for all you budding bread makers out there, our new sourdough starters by post , not that this is an entirely new idea as there are many places that will mail you a starter. The idea is…

Partners in crime, just finished booking in our @kokoacollection stock after its 24 quarantine! https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KnxfKFkcu/?igshid=1hsetm3idw561 March 25th, 2020

All this panic buying, surely in the days of ‘big data’ the supermarkets know WHERE and WHEN we shop. So just ask people to scan their usual payment card on entry and if they a) haven’t shopped their…

8 Years in Social Isolation Thanks to the wonderful Louise, who now finds herself on the Key Workers list as a teacher, alongside me as someone in food production (bread), distribution, sale and…

The wonky veg relish is here! Announcing our first relish supplier from just across the border in Oxfordshire, @wonkyfoodco #wonkyfood #wonkyveg #oxfordshire #relish #highwycombe…

When the sirens became the only soundtrack to our silent cities, we finally understood the weight of the air we share.

Kofi helping to check in the flour order from Wessex Mill March 11th, 2020

We have a new category in our shop, Yes! It s Made in Britain , showcasing products you d have thought were import only but are grown right here in Britain!…

As it’s International Woman’s Day I suppose I should acknowledge her on the sofa next to me 🐈 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9eYyvnlHBX/?igshid=wf79m1hu3q2t March 8th, 2020

It maybe Sunday but still have to bake for the family!😁 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9eV70slzoQ/?igshid=sz94dof8dltv March 8th, 2020

Small batch of sourdough in various guises gone out late today. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XWSPwF08V/?igshid=17xp2bnn8x0pw March 5th, 2020

New scales for small quantities ideal for weighing out @dorsetseasalt #dorsetseasalt #salt #baking #bakery #highwycombe (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

Kofi is helping me check in our first delivery of @tregothnan tea, I’m going to have to triple check for cat hairs now!😳 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9T7NmIF6ik/?igshid=b82v8u1venck March 4th, 2020…

Some test baking today, this one looks great but the crumb was far too tight. #sourdough #baker #bakery #microbakery https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SbQjClGDK/?igshid=12i2eo1qgcel8 March 3rd, 2020…

Nearly forgot we needed bread for the weekend, quickly (just three hours!) knocked this one out. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H77qTllCy/?igshid=va65uvy69m0v February 28th, 2020

I need to start buying 10kg sacks not these! Just finished preparing for my presentation about @realbreadcampaign #realbreadweek to local businesses tomorrow morning.…

Orders lined up for delivery and pickup https://www.instagram.com/p/B9FF6xJlxgP/?igshid=1kihb98taxz3t February 27th, 2020

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with @tregothnan, however you take your tea why not source this British tea, grown in Cornwall from us😀☕️ (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)…

It s Real Bread Week which is the annual, international celebration of additive-free loaves and the people who make them. Read all about it here . I ll be on Wycombe Sound talking about real bread…

Calling all artisan bakers, contact us to list your bakery in our online store and directory #realbread #realbreadweek #microbakery #bread @breadonabike @breadbosses @the_redheads_bread @bread_source…

It’s #realbreadweek so why not pop over to @realbreadcampaign to learn about real bread the order some from us😀 #realbreadcampaign #microbakery #realbread…

100% sourdough wholemeal for us this weekend, soon to be available from the online store. (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B84GwBGF75S/?igshid=x5mffja0j3ti February…

Bread from the last bakes of the week just delivered as a special treat for a new customer.😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8y5GdmlaQX/?igshid=15m4bkklti2rn February 20th, 2020

Listen to her crackle https://www.instagram.com/p/B8qtcWLlho3/?igshid=ehx2jxqyvc4x February 17th, 2020

I’m not religious but someone surely intervened to make these fried eggs exactly fit my rough and ready sourdough slices👽 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mFnvrlxXX/?igshid=1t7p8q18vn4xm February 15th,…

Refreshing my sourdough starters, I think I’ll call them the three princesses, white, wholemeal and rye😀❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B8l1duGFM6g/?igshid=pxf58wyzr2dg February 15th, 2020

Kofi is so cute, cuddling up to Louise on the sofa. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8eyYF2FMcw/?igshid=97dndnu34ckq February 12th, 2020

80% rye sourdough boule ready for lunch. #sourdough #bread #rye #localbaker #highwycombe https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bTGswFgRC/?igshid=1nh3se92lsc92 February 11th, 2020 12:26pm sourdough bread rye…

The queen of radio https://www.instagram.com/p/B8V-OXbHbK3/?igshid=1m988ddxxnwt2 February 9th, 2020

And the bad boy of the house https://www.instagram.com/p/B8V-cqTnsCj/?igshid=htrcpsrvundw February 9th, 2020

I think I’m fixated on Swedish rye bread. This test bake using our rye sourdough starter and a seven hour process instead of three resulting in a slightly chewier texture and softer crust which was…

Had the Alfa given a good tidy up by @buckscarcare, so who wants a good GTV V6 with black carpet and tan interior? I’m afraid it’s not practical as a delivery vehicle😟…

Fun day today test baking with local @wessexmill flour milled with grist from local farms Wood Farm and Waddesdon Farms https://www.instagram.com/p/B8LvHO1noBn/?igshid=1o2t5rsfbnkn6 February 5th,…

Special order, yet more Swedish Kavring, a larger loaf this time at around 850g, first run with @wessexmill flour. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MnOBlnp7a/?igshid=rjb1lta6tbhu February 5th, 2020…

Cheese and @wonkyfoodco Tangy Onion relish on our bread using Priors Flour from @fostersmill for lunch #bread #relish #artisanbread #artisanmade #buckinghamshire…

We re leaving the Eu today. I m a remainer, is that a new word? But in the spirit of balance, with 17.4M voting to leave and 16.1M voting to remain that means 32.9M didn t care either way. So in that…

Another happy customer, thanks Eva of Henley! https://www.instagram.com/p/B786i-dHDGz/?igshid=stllbeyde8pp January 30th, 2020

Swedish Kavring inspired dark rye loaves, special order of four to bake tomorrow, these two already rehomed😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/B74LdgmHZsD/?igshid=mx3vbejaatph January 28th, 2020

As the forests burned and the sky turned a bruised crimson, I realized that our relationship with the planet had reached a breaking point.

Some dark rye bread with dark syrup, fennel and caraway seeds inspired by the Swedish Kavring style breads. https://www.instagram.com/p/B68J8RAnw4v/?igshid=fhewkbdvraq6 January 5th, 2020

Focaccia with @dorsetseasalt olive, tomato and basil flavoured sea salt really does take this bread to the next level. #bread #breadmaking #seasalt #focaccia…

Louise stepping back in time #trifle #birdstrifle https://www.instagram.com/p/B6v2Gv7nUOb/?igshid=195mc6du4ua5u December 31st, 2019 6:54pm trifle

Sold some of the lovely Honest Honey from Amersham yesterday. Must admit we’ve taken a liking to it ourselves🙂#honey #honeybees #amersham @honesthoneyuk…

Sold some of @druryandalldis British Triple today, a great foodie gift. https://www.beanandgrain.co.uk/collections/drury-and-alldis-ltd/products/the-british-triple…

Who’d have thought you could get 24 1lb/420g bread tins in a domestic oven! https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BYLh7HL8j/?igshid=737klgbddl24 December 13th, 2019

Great to get our fold out flyers and ‘re-order from’ stickers from @langley.creative, very pleased with the work and they did our branding as well!…

Trying @theboxbakery1 wholegrain bread mix bake in the box, a great idea, easy to bake and tastes great. https://www.instagram.com/p/B57op9AnqL-/?igshid=1gjcy26ihtt6w December 11th, 2019

Working on ideas for staging for our Xmas cinnamon twirls, with a small loaf standing in! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5x_bb9n70n/?igshid=1o0opvm4wrgue December 7th, 2019

Another great drinks product from the BBC Good Food Show. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pdqWXnX0j/?igshid=177y5tf9mwxmq December 4th, 2019

Sourdough still crackling from a last five minute blast at high temperature. #sourdough #bread #realbread #microbakery https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N5S1AnKUU/?igshid=x6v5cdi29dfe November 23rd, 2019…

Photos to go with the snow video, Sands Ind Estate and looking West from Sands Nature Reserve. November 17th, 2019 5:58pm snow

Rear of Park View Cottages, Pinewood Rd, Sands, High Wycombe, UK. November 17th, 2019 5:59pm snow

Trying some of @kindaco dairy free cheese which looks great, supplied by one of their online partners. #unpacking #nondairy #cheese https://www.instagram.com/p/B44r5KcHel2/?igshid=17ktj072fxsi2…

Some stills of dairy free cheese packaging, supplied by one of their online partners. Postage is a killer though with 3.1kg of packing for less than 500g of product! But what else can they do, it s a…

Lunch today with @kindaco dairy free cheese and our own country loaf. #bread #breadmaking #dairyfree #cheese https://www.instagram.com/p/B440TyXHQKo/?igshid=ldrfrq97t7rm November 15th, 2019 1:28pm…

Still plenty of colour in the garden at Park View Cottages, all down to the lovely Louise.😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/B3_18Jvnkv8/?igshid=1r2g1btitkw76 October 24th, 2019

Had a great breakfast networking and tasting session in Marlow this morning. Let me know if you’d like me to come to your event in the wider Wycombe area. #bread #glutenfree #artisanbread…

A pair of gluten free small loaves made from bread flour supplied by Naturally Good Foods. #glutenfree #bread https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sT8iunHzl/?igshid=11cynz8yfn70o October 16th, 2019 9:23pm…

Our small (350g not the old 400g definition of small) white, wholemeal and rye loaf. Great with a salad with an apple balsamic based dressing. Get @druryandalldis balsamic from our online store soon.…

Spelt with local honey to sweeten it. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3U4sRVn5VJ/?igshid=7q32nf4o5m5v October 7th, 2019

Basil and Parmesan sandwich loaf with olive oil for the weekend. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NDdCtn-VD/?igshid=103j0e173k8nq October 4th, 2019

The four founders of the modern revival of Kop Hill Climb. September 23rd, 2019 5:43pm Kop Hill

JRR out for its first show since coming into my ownership. September 23rd, 2019 5:44pm marlin

A generation rose up to demand a future that the previous ones had been too slow to protect, turning climate change into a personal moral crisis for all.

A good bake yesterday and great with local honey. September 16th, 2019 11:32am bread

Finally got the refurbished alloy wheels and new tyres on the car today! September 7th, 2019 5:21pm car jrr

The old lease car has gone and here’s the new one! August 29th, 2019 4:51pm mini car alfa romeo

New steering wheel trial fitted, seems OK August 22nd, 2019 4:54pm steering wheel

Peter Fonda dies on the Woodstock Music Festival 50th anniversary weekend. I was only 9 when Woodstock happened and Easy Rider was released but I’m sure I remember the news coverage of the festival…

Wheels off ready to go to the refurbisher tomorrow for crack, hardness and roundness testing and if OK powder coating in satin black to match the pre-war Alfa s black spoked wheels. August 14th, 2019…

The seats on JRR as acquired, I believe covered like this when the car was freshened up a while back. The original seats may have been fabric covered. August 12th, 2019 12:26pm marlin marlin

Our 500g (flour weight) sourdough loaf. August 1st, 2019 12:16pm bread

My savoury box, each mini loaf is roughly equivalent to a sandwich with olive oil and balsamic. Then cheese or plain scones with jam and cream. Plus a half-size banana loaf still warm from the oven.…

My semi-sourdough which uses a modified sourdough recipe with one hour in the prover at 25c, then just 3 hours proving in the fridge rather than overnight. Gives a good midpoint between a regular…

Sunday’s bake, a full-size version of the basil and parmesan semi sourdough minis I made last year. June 24th, 2019 10:48am

The streets of Hong Kong became a vibrant, desperate canvas for a struggle that redefined the meaning of civic courage in the modern age.

Brilliant day out at Classics on the Crick 2019 , an epic display of cars and bikes. The Alfa spluttered coming home so time for a service I think! June 9th, 2019 6:09pm alfa romeo alfa alfa romeo

The Video - Well the Dualit Stand Mixer finally became a bit too dodgy to use. It’s been 5+ years of reliable, solid mixing, then 6-8 months using it with the motor mount (I think) broken. No repair…

Well, the Dualit Stand Mixer finally became a bit too dodgy to use. It’s been 5+ years of reliable solid mixing, then 6-8 months using it with the motor mount (I think) broken. No repair possible,…

It’s been a while since I posted bread, so here is this weekend’s bake. A white loaf with 20% wholemeal. May 10th, 2019 7:48pm

Watching the embers rise from the roof of Notre-Dame felt like losing a piece of the world's collective memory and a sobering reminder of our history's fragility.

Science finally gave us a glimpse of the abyss, and surprisingly, the first real image of a black hole was both terrifying and beautiful.

Little sister Claire, 3rd from left, front row photo via Oldborough Manor group on Facebook. Posted by Steve Charlton. April 9th, 2019

A great day out at Bromyard Speed Festival yesterday - The Italian Job recreation. A selection of old and older bikes. A Renault 5 Turbo (rear-engined) rally car with paddock pass printed out from…

The kittens are starting to occupy the same space without a spat January 31st, 2019

A new addition to the Bakery Banes recipe list, a semi-wholemeal loaf with 3/5ths wholemeal and 1/5th of both plain white and rye bread flours. 500grams in total with just 4 grams of dried yeast and…

A perennial problem when working on a car that has a one-piece removable bonnet is where do you put it. So inspired by a boat trailer, I knocked up this holder on Saturday. The MDF is edged with foam…

Steering column appears to be shortened with a plate welded on the end! November 5th, 2018

I am now the 9th owner and custodian of a very important car, JRR 929D, the Triumph Vitesse-based special Paul Moorehouse built around 1976 prior to the Triumph-based Marlin Roadster kits being sold…

My Dualit Stand Mixer has broken! It’s coming up to five years old. I think it had two years warranty on the mixer, and five on the motor. The motor is fine, so it appears to be a failure of the…

Lekford Estate strong white with 1/3 Bacheldre stone ground organic rye flour. A nice fluffy, tasty sandwich loaf. July 18th, 2018 12:17pm

A harrowing journey into the depths of a Thai cave became a global symbol of hope and international cooperation.

Grinding some Himalayan pink salt ready for use in some experimental bakes to see if I’ll need to alter quantities when replacing table for sea salt. Thanks to brother Clive for the tip on this…

Sourdough on the bubble, fermenting well (too well?) in this heat, along side a batch of parmesan and basil mini loaves waiting to go into the oven. July 6th, 2018 11:48am

England may have won that game last night but in my quest to watch every second of it I took my eye off the ball! Under baked sourdough, that’s a first and hopefully the last! July 4th, 2018 11:40am…

Back to the ‘easy bake’ recipe for a quick loaf to get us through the next day or so. July 4th, 2018 2:10pm

Simplified Sourdough Loaf (option with Basil and Parmesan) The top image is our weekend loaf baked on a flat steel sheet as a rustic rounded loaf. A chewy crust, holes to fill with butter and…

Easy Bake White Loaf (option with sun-dried tomato and parmesan) This is the staple in our household, an 800g white loaf baked in a 2lb loaf tin. It s good for sandwiches and can take savoury and…

Rushed the sourdough loaf yesterday, hence the lack of a ‘proper’ shape and it’s a bit dense at the base. However, with butter and raspberry jam on it for breakfast today who cares, still tastes…

Parmesan and basil sourdough mini loaves ready for lunch boxes no added salt or sugar, no need for butter (olive oil in the mix) June 19th, 2018 11:16am bread

Day before the Marlin was sent on its way to her new owner and a couple of pics of the pickup on the Saturday morning. Look after her Barry, lots of blood, sweat and tears expended there! June 16th,…

Photo’s from the past via my sister Sharon. On the left me working on my Morris Marina, must be the late 70′s or early 80′s. The second photo, that’s me on the left of the three slumped on the sofa!…

Sandwich loaf made from our own sourdough starter. June 3rd, 2018 11:11am

Marlin sold, well deposit taken! May 31st, 2018 11:10am marlin

This week’s sandwich loaf and the first test batch of our soon to be available sun-dried tomato and parmesan mini loaves, ideal for picnics and snacks on the go. May 27th, 2018 11:09am

A historic union at Windsor Castle reminded us of the enduring power of love and the changing face of tradition.

The Marlin Roadster has just passed it’s MOT, just two steering rack dust covers needing replacing first. #happy May 17th, 2018 4:33pm marlin kit

Home made pizza May 11th, 2018 11:07am pizza

Best of two photo s I took yesterday of the rear of the Concorde at Brooklands. Credit to https://davidbanes.com if you use it please. May 6th, 2018 2:09pm concorde

Two leaders stepped across a border and into a new era of diplomatic possibility, captivating a world weary of tension.

Alfa Romeo GTV V6 engine running with Wizard Cat back exhaust. March 24th, 2018 5:18pm alfa romeo gtv alfa romeo

Alfa Romeo GTV V6 - Video of the car inside and out. March 24th, 2018 5:16pm Cars alfa alfa romeo alfa romeo

In the wake of tragedy, a generation of students rose up to demand a safer world, changing the conversation on activism forever.

I’ve had the car a couple of weeks now, so just washed and dried the car, so here s a few photos as promised and a couple of videos. Work so far, n/s/f boot, o/s/f cv boot, n/s/r bump stop, recon’…

Three years on and the Mini Paceman goes back to the lease company to be auctioned off to some lucky person. It seems like last week that we picked it up from the dealer. It’s a great looking car,…

2014 Mini Paceman Cooper S - Write up on the still images here on my blog. February 26th, 2018

2000 Alfa Romeo GTV V6, Blue interior with electric seats. This is how I purchased the car, we swapped the faed bur carpet out for a good black one and the blue seats and trim for tan. February 13th,…

Marlin for Sale The Marlin Roadster is up for sale, make me an offer. Details of the car and work carried out over the last couple of years on my blog. https://davidbanes.com/search/marlin New tyres…

Short video of the car at the dealers fav MOT centre, before the phone crashed out on me. February 4th, 2018 1:20pm alfa romeo gtv alfa alfa

The time has come for the Mini Paceman to go back to the lease company so we’re looking at cars again. We’re going used this time, an Alfa Romeo GTV V6 seems to be the way to go. The top three I…

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I’m thinking about moving up to a larger sized Marlin (a Berlinetta) for 2018 as the Roadster; while a great little blast for local shows is now, at my age, less than ideal for longer runs to club…

The Mini Cooper S has turned out to be a great zippy run around and very comfortable on a 6 hour return trip for business this week. November 19th, 2017 10:06am car

A digital wildfire of truth-telling redefined the boundaries of power and respect, proving that silence is not the same as peace.

Meet Willow and Ischia, new to the family. Small facsimiles of Cleo who went to the great cat heaven some months back now. October 11th, 2017 11:54am

Amber Rudd: ‘I don’t need to understand encryption to understand it’s helping criminals’ Before my response to the above I should make it clear that I’m a life long privacy advocate having worked on…

A short video of me running up the hill. The commentary is for the vehicle behind me. October 2nd, 2017 10:19am marlin kitcar

My Marlin Roadster at Kop Hill Climb 2017, photo’s by Louise, the passenger is one of the volunteers from the information point. The starter battery had been temperamental for a while meaning we…

Good weekend out and a run up @Kop_Hill_Climb on the 16/17 Sept September 17th, 2017

We are ready for @ Kop_Hill_Climb this weekend and running nicely September 14th, 2017 11:06am

A humanitarian catastrophe unfolded as hundreds of thousands fled their homes, challenging the world's commitment to human rights.

For a few brief minutes, the sun vanished and the world stood still in a rare moment of collective wonder.

We should all look forward, and we should hope to see great things we did in our past. Me. July 18th, 2017

You’d think the guys collecting the glass for recycling would know it’s not supposed to be crushed and dumped back on our street but taken to a recycling facility somewhere. All the way along our…

The carbs I bought described as TRIUMPH GT6 MK III STROMBERG CD150SE. The choke mechanism on the front carb is bolted onto the side of the carb, with a block between it and the carb. Question is…

“Microsoft president slams NSA over ransomware, saying it’s like losing a Tomahawk missile”…

Six years after starting out as a steward at Kop Hill Climb, then moving on to the main committee to systemise (what we call in IT ‘digital transformation’) the hill entrants and display bookings…

A shame Streetlife is closing On the UK local neighbourhood Streetlife we’re being asked to setup an account at Nextdoor a US company, but do you want a US company in control of your personal details…

New windows in winter, at least it was a nice dry day. February 7th, 2017

For sale, one original (the first edition) Apple Watch, amazing piece of tech but failed to convert me from a non watch wearer to a watch wearer . any reasonable offer accepted. February 7th, 2017…

February 7th, 2017 8:03am

A cold January morning marked a seismic shift in the American narrative, leaving us all wondering where the road would lead.

Watching the final messages from a crumbling city made me realize how fragile our civilization truly is when we choose to look away.

It wasn't just an election; it felt like a tectonic shift in the very foundation of how we see our neighbors and our future.

Look at this, dirt and broken clip in the float bowls, damaged screws, blocked jets. These are supposedly reconditioned carbs. September 30th, 2016 10:41am

Running fine now, tick over a bit fast with choke on. September 22nd, 2016

Newly refurbished carbs and this one was gushing fuel. Taking the float chamber off I see a plastic arm (bottom right) broken off the seal (top centre) which may or may not have been the problem. See…

So the next post. This is a short video showing the brass float chamber valve. The pin is supposed to drop when the floats drop but you’ll see from the video that it sticks up. August 27th, 2016…

Great to be able to help raise funds for @chilternsMS via my volunteering for @Kop_Hill_Climb June 26th, 2016 12:23pm Kop Hill

I watched the map turn colors I never expected, realizing the bridge between us and the mainland had just been dismantled.

Bicester Heritage Sunday Brunch. Good long drive, tulip rally and followed by a good show at the old RAF bomber base. May 20th, 2016 5:37pm

Carbs on the Marlin - Vitesse MK2, I think they are the later emission control GT6 carbs (red stickers, no jet adjuster on the base), the cable is! Which may explain why I need next to no choke when…

A good day at the NEC helping teach youngsters about Bloodhound SSC, and the STEM subjects it relates to. March 16th, 2016 12:01pm bloodhound

Brekky at home can be awesome (at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) February 25th, 2016 10:14am

The world felt a little colder the morning I heard the Man Who Sold the World had finally returned to the stars.

We had a very large moon the other week, this looking out of my study window across the valley towards London. It does show that the iPhone camera is terrible in low light though! December 17th, 2015…

For the first time, I felt like the world actually listened to the planet's slow, agonizing sigh and chose to act.

Carbs on my MK2 Vitesse 2.0 engined Marlin. They appear to have red stickers on the front, about emissions, they do NOT have a mixture adjustment nut on the underneath of the body, and they appear to…

We watched as Paris bled, and in that moment, the distance between our cities and theirs simply vanished into a shared roar of resilience.

Sometimes a single image pierces through the noise of politics and breaks the heart of the world, forcing us to see the human cost of our indifference.

June 29th, 2015

Love didn't just win that day; it found a permanent home in the archives of human rights and lit up the world in colors we won't soon forget.

The shiny bits are the new bits June 23rd, 2015 4:30pm Marlin

Q733 JKO in my drive and at the Marlin Owners Club AGM at the Stoneleigh show this year. June 4th, 2015 12:22pm Marlin Q733

Wheel stud holes on Alleycat Rallye Sport 13″ 51/2J wheels. May 11th, 2015 2:52pm Marlin Cars

More Marlins at the National Kit Car Show, Stoneleigh 2015. May 5th, 2015 5:12pm Marlin

My Marlin at the National Kit Car Show, Stoneleigh 2015. May 5th, 2015 5:10pm Marlin Cars

Awesome photo of PKK. Courtesy of the Fell Side Auto Club http://www.fellsideac.co.uk/the-old-3-counties.html May 5th, 2015 5:07pm Cars marlin

Now how can I get a fresh air feed into that heater box? Do I want to even! April 29th, 2015 9:54am Marlin Cars

Marlins first run after tune up, still needs timing and carbs tweaking more. April 7th, 2015 1:21pm Marlin Cars

Photo of my Marlin from 1987! March 18th, 2015 11:10am Marlin Cars

Car arrived last week. Out for a short run last Friday lunch time with Andy Burfield in his Sabre Six. I do need to sort out an erratic starting issue. March 2nd, 2015 11:44am car Cars kit car marlin…

The seller s video of the car. February 23rd, 2015 9:50am Marlin kit car car cars

Finally managed to find a Marlin and win the auction. Hopefully it ll be with us this week and then will consider a colour change from faded red/orange to dark green like the car shown. February…

Looks like the original fuel tank I had made is still with PKK, and the Sprint wheels! October 23rd, 2014 11:32am Marlin car

I totally forgot to get any photo s at Kop Hill the other weekend, so here is one of the hill the week before (our 197 in the background) and two Marlins spotted on the Saturday in the Cherished…

Sold, attached video taken just before being driven away to Wockingham. :( September 7th, 2014 9:36am triumph vitesse Cars car

My Marlin Owners Club Driving Skills Award 1985 September 6th, 2014 2:57pm

Found some more of my old Marlin photos from the 80 s, others on another post on this site. September 5th, 2014 11:06pm marlin PKK

My Triumph Vitesse 6 sold to a nice couple from Bracknell today, sad to see it go but I don t have the time or cash to carry on restoring it. Looking for a nice Triumph 6 cylinder based Marlin now…

Middle photo s are the before and after thanks to Auto Glym. August 4th, 2014 5:21pm Cars triumph vitesse

Rust in Progress is looking good. Had a quote for a lot of work today, totalled £5k with the gearbox and £2k for a new headlining. Will probably just get the bodywork rust and gearbox done at £2k all…

My birthday treat. Louise took me to Brasserie Blanc in Beaconsfield last night, it was exciting heading off to a real foodies place. We had a good time and would go again, but would we recommend it?…

'; OK, what was this that just flew over us. #sound June 11th, 2014 11:23am

Seeing the black flags rise over Mosul felt like watching a part of our collective human history being systematically erased in real-time, leaving us to wonder what would remain.

han-duo : Dads 1970 Triumph Vitesse. The photo shoot of the Vitesse from last month. Just the first 4 to come through after editing. More inspiration to get started on my 2014 plan for my Vitesse…

And they rallied them! March 29th, 2014 9:10am rover vitesse car

crazyforcars : Rover Vitesse (SD1), inspired by the Ferrari Daytona front end. I do like these. We had one in Sydney, Australia and it was great to be able to cruise around in a lazy V8 without…

When the news of a mysterious fever in West Africa began to dominate our screens, we didn't yet realize how much our sense of global safety was about to shift.

The maps I grew up with suddenly felt like relics as the world watched a peninsula change hands in the blink of an eye, challenging everything we knew about stability.

In a world where every step is tracked, the disappearance of Flight 370 reminded us that the vastness of our planet can still swallow secrets whole.

This is now my standard sandwich loaf, no additives, just flour, yeast, the smallest amount of salt plus water. February 10th, 2014 5:28pm baking

Mum playing the piano. February 3rd, 2014 4:15pm family music

Really happy with the Mini Clubvan, but a shame quality control appears to have slipped. Panel gap is reminiscent of a 1960 s Triumph or BL in the 80 s. It was assembled in Oxford so maybe that…

Kendal in the Lake District, whilst on the train coming back from Scotland. February 3rd, 2014 9:40am

Raisin and cinnamon swirls ready Xmas. February 1st, 2014 9:50am

Focaccia - Italian bread made with olive oil and herbs, rosemary in this one. Looks a bit pale, was in hurry for lunch :) Recipe 500g White Bread Flour 300ml Warm Water (adjust depending on your…

The weekend bake. White loaves and a raisin loaf for breakfast toast and butter. February 1st, 2014 10:00am

Home made banana muffins with cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup. A special treat for Halloween. February 1st, 2014 9:59am baking

Home made bread, home made tomato relish and free range bacon. Ideal breakfast. February 1st, 2014 9:57am

Cheese and bacon muffins. These lasted all of five minutes at the garden picnic of summer 2013. February 1st, 2014 9:55am baking

Bloomer and mini loaves for sandwiches, ideal to take to work or school. February 1st, 2014 9:54am

Sourdough. Good fun to make but hard work keeping the starter going. February 1st, 2014 9:53am

Home made pizza! February 1st, 2014 9:51am baking

Bloomers for a weekend at Spring Cottage - 2012. February 1st, 2014 9:37am

IT Managers Guide to Business Instant Messaging January 11th, 2014

wagamama | japanese restaurant + noodle bar December 20th, 2013 10:22am food

As Nelson Mandela took his final breath, the world paused to honor a man who taught us that the greatest weapon against hate is a heart that refuses to break.

Pubs aren't exactly helping themselves. Since we ve been back in the UK we ve heard about how badly pubs have been hit by cheap supermarket booze, alcohol tax and the smoking ban. Well after 2+ years…

YouTube video care of the red Sunbeam Tiger behind us! October 3rd, 2013 8:55am Triumph Vitesse cars CWC Kop

Gearbox woes... Nasty metal on metal sounds from the gearbox on arriving back home from @Kop_Hill_Climb last weekend, not good :( September 30th, 2013 10:49pm CWC Kop Hill Triumph

Here I am on my first ever run up Kop Hill Climb in our 1964 Triumph Vitesse 6 saloon with a young lad who was helping at the event in the passenger seat, we both had a ball, even if we crested the…

My Marlin (PKK 989M) centre of shot at an 80 s kit car show(Stafford or Stoneleigh?) with the Marlin Owners Club. August 22nd, 2013 10:26am marlin kit

Really surprised to see the Dr Solomon s name on the McAfee sign at their Aylesbury, UK office some 15 years after the buyout, anyone know why? August 19th, 2013 10:59am dr

Harvest & Xero are popular software as a service platforms that anyone running a small business should take a serious look at.

My new car just arrived it ll sit on my desk as a reminder that I need to do some work on July 9th, 2013 12:28pm classic cars Cars car vitesse triumph

Annoyed @QantasAirways are expiring 122,000 of my air miles today but glad I can give @UNICEF $1000 via vouchers instead so at least someone gets something. Hopefully that ll do much more for people…

spankmecastiel : Ingredients: CINNAMON FILLING: 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, just melted (not boiling) ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar ½ tablespoon…

MacBook Pro (mid 2009) spinning wheel We ve all seen the spinning wheel, it s a pain and often it hangs around for a while. I started seeing this regularly a week ago and did what we all do, jumped…

Me in the1980 s? with my little sister Claire and my Innocenti Mini Cooper which I became expert at replacing head gaskets on. Maybe that was the 1340 conversion and too much right foot too often!…

The Snowden revelations forced us to look at our screens and wonder if the price of connection was the quiet death of our privacy.

When the cheers on Boylston Street turned to silence, we learned that the strength of a city is measured by how it stands back up together.

The white smoke over the Vatican signaled more than just a new Pope; it felt like a collective exhale for a world seeking a gentler path.

dbanes : Almost time to get the old girl out February 25th, 2013 6:21pm featured CWC cars triumph

February 12th, 2013 2:06pm

#nuke testing? February 12th, 2013

Patents, you don't use it, lose it after a year. Dead Dutch Programmer Sues Facebook For Patent Violations read here It s nuts isn t it why don t these people spend their time and money creating…

Awesome, the HKS GTR reminds me of Australia (lot s of GTR s there) and BD4s in Sydney who were an HKS supplier. I wonder if Paul is still running that, anyone? February 10th, 2013

On instant messaging & stale office products Just saw this on Google+ Mike Taylor 00:42 - Discussion I m curious how many protocols they end up supporting François Beaufort - Google+ - Google Chrome…

Timekeeping & Accounts in the Cloud meet @Harvest & @Xero Cloud based software, @Harvest @Xero, that anyone running a small business should take a serious look at. Harvest is a web-based time…

murrayscheese : wisconsincheese : 7 Secrets To a Beautiful Cheese Board . pretty and helpful! February 5th, 2013

I get the feeling Toyota have designed and built a car that ll we ll look back on in 20 years time as something special. February 1st, 2013 2:14pm Cars

RIP Cleartext Pty Ltd, long live Cleartext Ltd. February 1st, 2013

jdmmore : … Yes please January 29th, 2013

The From Girls 2013 Calendar Is Cheese Porn At It s Finest January 29th, 2013

For those in the UK wondering, here s what the BBC has at that link, or at least a snapshot of part of it. Actually, it s ironic that the first item on this chart is prevent from accessing global…

I just tried to access a link posted on Twitter by someone in Australia ( http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130102-tomorrows-world ) only to get the above message. Normally I just go elsewhere and…

bakingandbunnies : Oh, heaven. December 19th, 2012

The tragedy at Sandy Hook left a scar on the collective soul, a moment of profound grief that fundamentally changed how we see the world.

Here s a great car for someone looking for something different. A 1953 Ford Comete, from Fords French subsidiary Ford SAF December 14th, 2012 9:50am Cars Ford

Neighbourhood Watch wins prestigious Queens Award I just got this in my email inbox; Neighbourhood Watch has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award in recognition of…

Our Australian Honda Integra Type R. We didn t have this car very long, that s what happens when you live in a suburb (Neutral Bay) with one of the highest car theft rates in the country. December…

Still with Celica s I was invited to the Australian launch of the then new Celica in 2000. Australian rally champion Neil Bates and brother were there at Eastern Creek raceway demo driving and we all…

On this cold winters day in High Wycombe I do wonder why I moved from Sydney. Here s where we lived and worked. December 6th, 2012 10:42am Sydney

An example of one of the many ribbons of smooth tarmac criss crossing the state parks surrounding Sydney. This is Lady Wakehurst Drive in the Royal National Park just an hour s drive south of Sydney.…

Having trouble connecting to Facebook Chat with Apple Messages (iChat)? Turn on Automatically find server port in the Accounts | Server Settings tab. November 29th, 2012 11:10am Apple iCHat

On cinema and bad behaviour.. after my comment on the article on the Bucks Free Press web site comments like this arrived pastyboy wrote: I certainly don t think this behaviour is restricted to just…

Paul Ross talks about cinema etiquette Reading this article from Paul Ross I had to comment, duplicated here for my own record. I agree with his article, mostly. We d been living in Australia until…

A collage of a some pics from 2012 s Classic Car Show at the NEC Birmingham. Cars of the type I have owned at some time and a couple of others of interest. November 19th, 2012 12:42pm Cars

Random car pic to test #tumblr for iPhone November 10th, 2012 6:53pm tumblr triumph vitesse

danfegent : Wow these things are small :O #ipod #shuffle #mp3 #mp3player #tiny #small #cute #epic #awesome #cool #amazing #iphone #apple November 10th, 2012 6:18pm Apple iPod Tech

FlashMob - Gangnam Style - High Wycombe High Street November 9th, 2012 9:36pm

I grabbed some @sainsburys dessert pastry and Raspberry jam on Friday to make a bakewell tart for the weekend. #yum November 6th, 2012 2:50pm Bakewell Tart Cooking Recipes

Saturday was Louise s turn to cook and again @sainsburys came up with the goods in the form of duck in plum sauce, Louise added noodles with a dash of soy, baby corn and manage tout. November 6th,…

My turn on Sunday so it s @sainsburys breast of pheasant wrapped in cured bacon, pan fried for a minute then in the oven with a dollop of that raspberry jam for 4 minutes. Served with baby potatoes…

Talking of pheasants, here s a video of one in our garden at the weekend. Probably scared out of the local woodland by a shoot. November 6th, 2012 3:15pm Bird

Food blogging on a cold day has prompted me to swap the afternoon tea for a bowl of Clearspring Miso November 6th, 2012 3:22pm Food Miso

' .Is this a new layout being trialled . ; ' .Current Twitter profile page . ; Twitter s new profile page has been available for a month now, don t forget to update yours an ideal Friday afternoon…

For a while now I’ve used Twitters advanced search to find people and potential clients in my local area.

I occasionally come across people in my Twitter stream that are obviously looking for someone or something in a certain geographic area, a town for example. For a while now I’ve used Twitters advanced

Finding local people & companies with Twitter search Finding local people companies with Twitter search I occasionally come across people in my Twitter stream that are obviously looking for someone…

Inspired by some Twitter peeps (@carluggage) here s a short video of the Vitesse starting up. October 24th, 2012 10:00am Triumph Vitesse Video Sound Cars Inspired

I replaced the cooling hoses on the car at the weekend, the picture on the left shows how at least one of them was about ready to fall apart! October 23rd, 2012 10:52am Triumph Vitesse

Inspired some Twitter peeps, a short video of the Vitesse starting up. October 23rd, 2012 2:39pm Triumph Vitesse Exhaust Sound Video

My cinnamon (ground sticks) and raisin breakfast loaf based on the Great British Bake Off recipe. Served hot with butter or Lurpack. October 20th, 2012 11:04am Baking Bread

Healey Woodie Estate For Sale, Classic Cars for sale UK. What an awesome car, I d love one of these as a daily driver. October 20th, 2012 11:08am Cars Healey

The weekends loaf and next weeks lunch rolls for Louise going in the freezer. October 20th, 2012 11:09am Baking

Some pictures of our TR7 V8 we owned in Australia. The last photo is how I purchased it as a tired old V8 conversion. The second to last is a gorgeous lady that used to love driving it #not. We…

Our old Audi S2 (Australian model) It had a boost problem that the local Audi Motorsport dealer couldn t fix despite charging us $1500 twice to try. Eventually I gave up and sold it cheap only for…

I do miss our Rover SD1. It was an excellent example of a 3500 Vandan Plas with some Vitesse upgrades, lowered and big brakes up front. October 16th, 2012 6:14pm Rover SD1

' .Top mount uses the old mounts . ; ' .Bottom mount is a new one . ; ' .Using modern stalks rather than belts . ; ' .Complete seat belt fitting . ; Erring on the side of safety I ve replaced the old…

Sunday brunch was a departure from the traditional bacon and eggs this week being inspired by Rachel Khoo to have a go at oeufs en cocotte (eggs in pots). I don t have a pic but they looked very like…

I ve found an interior light cover, turns out the MK1 Mini had the same light! All it needs is a good clean (as does the rood lining!) October 14th, 2012 10:13am Vitesse Triumph light