Family History
Started doing mine in 2012, met a number of people and travelled about in my quest to build the tree. Discovered a huge amount of information and quickly learnt how much detective work is involved in...
View ArticlePhantom 3 Standard Controller
I have a Phantom 3 Standard Drone. Have recently acquired a Dji controller for the next model upwards Phantom 3 (advanced otl.) Can I use this controller on my Standard and, is there any advantage in...
View ArticleSelling homemade lamps with pre made light unit
Hi. I decorate bottles and have made myself some lamps with them using a brought pre made kit for this purpose. I would like to sell them at craft fairs. I really have 2 questions. 1. Can i sell the...
View ArticleArduino and stepper motors?
I have a need at work to look into controlling stepper motors and I know sod all. Anybody able to guide me to an idiot’s guide ? or ideally a YouTube channel that is easy to understand? Thankfully I...
View ArticleCycle carrier query
Has anyone experience in using one of the cheap (£30) cycle carriers that fit onto the tow ball, I'm thinking the three-bike ones? Are they any good? Do they not wobble etc? I can't seem to work out...
View ArticleStar Gazing for beginners
Have suddenly got interested in staring at the heavens. Is it possible to do this through a window (from inside), I was thinking of standing the gear on an extended window-sill? I would like a 100mm...
View ArticleCar Spray Paint Can Conundrum ........................................ advice...
Can anyone please give me some advice as to where I can but car spray rattle cans at a reasonable price. I'm aiming to buy quite a few, of varying colours, and therefore price is very important. Many...
View ArticleWhat video game are you playing?
Ill start... God of War on PS4, new COD out in two weeks so need to finish it before then. 9 out of 10 so far.
View ArticleUsing Gimp to whiten snow
I'm a newcomer to Gimp. I have an old ski picture on which the snow background has lost its brilliance. Would welcome a beginners way to whiten this up. The pic just consists of a close-up of a skier...
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Allotments
Anyone on here got one or grow their own veg at home? Just been over mine to check on some of my seedlings and they're all coming along just fine.
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Sky Diving?
Has anyone been sky diving? I really want to go, but every time I have the money, something comes up that takes priority. I was just wondering if anyone on here had been before and what their thoughts...
View ArticlePolaroid Cameras
Does anyone else have a Polaroid camera or is it just me? I like having a Polaroid because it captures a moment in a hand held format. Something that feels special. If you do have a Polaroid, please...
View ArticleDrone Novice
Thought I'd have a go at Drone flying. Have ordered , and am waiting for, a Quinux Drone 4k. Has a good write-up, but I can't find any User Manuals online. There will be one (I'm told) with the...
View ArticleAny golfers using Speed Stick?
Speed Stick (or equivalent). Training aid and exercise regime, to increase swing speed. Anyone used it? Know anyone who did? What was the outcome, or result?
View ArticleScotch broth in slow cooker
So this is my latest effort heartily approved by the family: 1 medium potato, 1 onion, 1 large carrot, 1 celery stick, 1/2 swede all chopped in the old moulinex chopper to the size you like. Three...
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What is this?
Mrs Mottie bought it for me, it’s primarily for use over the allotment. It’s about 6” high. Very handy. Come on, have a guess.
View ArticleOver lapping hobbies and past times, how they help each other!
I have over time had many hobbies, my photography helped with cycling and walking to get to places not really assessable with the car, and use of two way radios as a radio ham has made them both safer,...
View ArticleModel railway power supply
I am trying to redo a railway / Xmas village scene diorama. I started a few years back for my grand daughter, but although the train set was reasonably expensive it is too fragile, and now a bit...
View ArticleSmallest model railway size compatible with model car scale?
Looking at doing a diorama, approximately 4'6" x 2'3" wide. The theme will be a 1950's-60's countryside village and want to combine a small railway line, (not necessarily operable, static will be...
View ArticleWhat do you collect?
What sort of things do you collect or enjoy being part of your hobby? I love everything about aviation so recently got a couple of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic 747 Windows for my wall and a...
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Dogs!
I've put a few posts on here and I'll no doubt have more in time so thought I'd introduce myself. The username Kistelek is my kennel name and I breed and show Hungarian Pulis, a small Hungarian...
View ArticleStock market dealing
Anyone doing it? I'm doing a bit of day/swing trading on a free platform. I've had good times and boring ones! Anyone using Trading212/cfd, eToro?
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