Category Archives: Random

I didn’t realise that milk had become so expensive

Posted on January 26, 2026 by james

Perhaps just in the US?

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A blatant execution

Posted on January 25, 2026 by james

Let’s call it what it was. And the US government will lie about it again. Because they don’t care. It’s someone else’s son, so they’re not important. I can’t help wondering how long it will be until widespread violence erupts. … Continue reading →

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Ummm. *headscratch*

Posted on January 25, 2026 by james

From the description of a submersible pump on Amazon. Remind me again, what sort of chemical is methanol?

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I’m really bored of this now

Posted on January 24, 2026 by james

Apparently this weekend Trump is threatening to place a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if they sign a trade deal with China. I’m just so tired of hearing these threats from him. It’s got to the point now that … Continue reading →

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I wonder how much water we have lost?

Posted on January 23, 2026 by james

In the aftermath of the leak in our mains water supply, I’ve been comparing our current consumption with our historic use and come to the conclusion that the leak has been present in some form or other since at least … Continue reading →

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The Octavia of Doom returns home

Posted on January 23, 2026 by james

Turns out that the reason it was emptying itself of coolant was not a radiator failure at all. Apparently there’s a steel pipe that carries coolant from somewhere at the back of the engine to the front. That had corroded … Continue reading →

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So what is it you actually do?

Posted on January 23, 2026 by james

we’re shaping the future of intelligent operations through secure, scalable technology that drives real impact for clients Oh, right. Thanks. That makes it so much clearer. Pretty much the same bullshit that everyone else comes out with. Do the people … Continue reading →

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Sorry, not sorry

Posted on January 22, 2026 by james

Man died in fall tying Union flags to lampposts

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Sandwiches for lunch

Posted on January 22, 2026 by james

Obviously after being given a lovely loaf of bread yesterday I had to use it for sandwiches this lunchtime. There was some bacon that needed using and we almost always have eggs because we “grown our own”, so bacon, fried … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift’s left index finger

Posted on January 21, 2026 by james

This one What is going on with her finger in that photo? Mine won’t bend anything like that.

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