stav in #photography • last yearBusy bees in the gardenI spent the morning trying to fix up our old shed. It's absolutely rotten but I'm sure I can make it last another year or two! It's a warm day here today so I thought I'd take…stav in #mobilephotography • last yearA not so spectacular start to the day (and yesterday's tasty supper)As a rule, I'm not a great sleeper and although going to bed later than usual (22:35 - I'm on my holidays after all!), I was awake shortly after 4am. I poked my head out the…stav in #mobilephotography • last yearHoliday day 2 - a long walk and more food!I managed to get a good nights sleep last night which doesn't tend to happen that often. I wouldn't say I felt refreshed though, often I find I feel worse if I sleep well. Not…stav in #mobilephotography • last yearFirst day of my holiday - Norwich Although I retrieved some overtime on Friday, today is the first official day of my holidays. For once, we actually had a plan! My sister also took the day off work and she…stav in #food • last yearA Sunday summery (lovely food, reading and setting challenges for August)Well Sunday has come around once again which means it's time to review the week just gone and think about the one ahead. I've been stuck in a rut for the past 15 years or so…stav in #food • last yearSaturday morning thoughts - Lola update, new food and an old favourite.Good morning folks! I've not been that active on Hive this week due to things being mega busy at work. Quite typical really for that last week before you have a few weeks off…stav in #food • last yearA Sunday summary (a book and lots of food).Following Sunday's excitement of meeting other Hivers in Hitchin, this week has been fairly average in comparison. Work has been mega busy which has left me lacking much energy…stav in #history • last yearDigging up the past - playing detective (family history)We've a TV show here in the UK called Who Do You Think You Are? which started airing in 2004. The concept of the show is celebrities trace back their ancestry through chosen…stav in #gaming • last yearSim Racing upgrade - adding VR (Meta Quest 2)I've rattled on in previous posts about my love of cars, sim racing and motor sport in general. I've a budget sim racing "rig" at home that allows me to drive many different…stav in #food • last yearMeat reduction weekThe 10 year old often defines what our menu is going to be for the week and she pulled a corker this time around. She's really conscious around animal welfare and wants to eat…stav in #photography • last yearA morning walk on the seafront - Wheels Festival 2023The weather has taken a turn for the worse this weekend with a good few showers. They've been welcome though, it has been humid and they've freshened things up a little. It…stav in #photography • last yearA lovely start to the weekendI slept well after another early night so was up early again, around 05:15 this morning. The cats were pleased as they're already queuing for their breakfast at that time. Lola…stav in #fitness • 2 years agoBack to the gymI've been promising myself a trip to the gym all week but something has always seemed to pop up whether a work meeting during the day, or needing to fit dinner into the…stav in #life • 2 years agoSo, why no beach photos I hear you cry!Those of you have been following me for a while (even through the multiple breaks I've taken from posting), will know that the majority of my content tends to be photos taken…stav in #life • 2 years agoHas it really been that long?I can't believe it has been around 5 months since I last posted. I've dipped in every now and then but to be honest nothing too exciting has really been happening. I did…stav in #technology • 2 years agoThe nostalgia of classic gamingI've been pondering this evening how much has changed on the technology front. I don't mean just in terms of technology improving graphics and emersion, but also peripheral…stav in #technology • 2 years agoA 1980's night in - Retro Sim fun on the Commodore 64.It hasn't been the greatest few weeks. I had my flu and COVID jabs the weekend before last which made me feel quite unwell for a few days. Then the youngest daughter had a…stav in #photography • 2 years agoEarly September Beach walkI think it's fair to say I've not made the most of the beach this summer. I'm not too sure why, it just hasn't happened. I guess it might be due to fact we've actually had some…stav in #technology • 2 years agoReinvigerating old stuff - life of an Apple fanboyI love the Apple ecosystem and have done for years. I'm also a PC user too and have enjoyed building a good few systems now but mostly for gaming; Apple isn't so good at that.…stav in #photography • 2 years agoWheels Festival - Great Yarmouth July 2022How goes it Hive? What a day it is here on the east coast today (UK)! Just washed down the garden furniture and thought I'd take a few moments out to write a post before…