Monthly Archives: June 2026

DH Hell, yet again

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

“Delivered”. Never mind that rain was forecast later.

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Ok, so I’m confused

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

I have to admit that I’m partial to the occasional corned beef and pickle (or corned beef and onion) sandwich. Whilst opening a can of said bovine comestible today, I noticed this: So which is it? 100%? Or 98%? Make … Continue reading →

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The answer we’re really after

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

is: who employed the bear in the first place?

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Yanmar 1510D lower radiator hose replacement

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

The coolant system on my compact tractor has been leaking for some time and whilst I had identified the problem as being a failed lower radiator hose and eventually bought a replacement, I still hadn’t got around to actually replacing … Continue reading →

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This may be the hottest I’ve ever seen

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

From the compost heap that we’re currently using. That’s an astonishing temperature. Don’t think I’d be too keen to put my hand in there.

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The very last of last year’s onion harvest

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

I’ve really been stretching them out. As I’ve already posted, ones that have sprouted went back into the veg plot to produce seeds, but ones like these I have been using up in salads and toasties.

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Just an I-powered version would have been good

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

From BBC news

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Is it just me that worries

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

when this sort of thing turns up in the veggie beds?

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