December Days in Germany
Last week I was in Germany for a few days. Checked into a nice hotel in a small city where nothing much is happening. Enough stuff to read, some videos to watch in my room where I also installed the...
View ArticleSounds from the Amsat QO-100 Es'hail2 stationary satellite
Over the last 1-2 years several radio enthousiasts have mentioned the Amsat QO-100 Es'hail2 stationary satellite but so far I had no clue where to begin receiving signals from it. There seems to be...
View ArticleClove aroma coffee enhancement?
Tried to find out if the strong aroma of cloves, kept in a container with coffee beans for a week, enhances the espresso experience.The effect is very subtle. Can't say if it's advisable.Keeping some...
View ArticleCoffee-Tech FZ94 element change
After 7 years and 1033 roasts one of the three heating elements has died.Luckily Michael Wong sent me a report about how he replaced heating elements back in...
View ArticleKiwiSDR2 [radio]
Despite selling one and giving away two of the five monster vintage 'boat anchor' receivers that I had, I still enjoy listening to shartwave radio.The modern iCOM R8600 that I also have has a wider...
View ArticleCasually checking the time
Sometimes you need to know what time it is but it can seem rude to glance at your watch when you have visitors. People could think you find them boring. Now there's this. You can simply install a...
View ArticleThree Trees on Marken
Over the years I've taken pictures of three trees on the island of Marken:
View ArticleAlternative seals slip on tool
For Vectis: UItlaat verloopbus 3-Stappen 51/48/41mm RVS https://www.voorwindenparts.nl/verloopbus-3-stappen-51-48-41mm.html Just a tiny bit too tight for LR24Great fit for Vectis For LR24: uitlaat...
View ArticleCracked seats patterns
At the OLVG West hospital a row of seats in the main hall have crackes seats. I find the patterns beautiful, very natural looking.
View ArticleAir Barista AB58 Pro
The little machine is astounding. It feels robust and secure, looks like they made sure the immense pressure of the CO2 capsule won't cause trouble. It is a nice discovery that pre-infusion at low...
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