Rider GSA

A prisoner in my own home, held hostage by NHS waiting lists and the issues that come with being almost 100% confined within 4 walls and on your own for most of the time, yes that’s right my mental health is shot 2 pieces and is almost as bad as my physical health
Flowers in a field of Solar Panels
Cost of Living

Going Green, Even if you Can’t Put Solar on Your Roof.

There really is no excuses for not going green anymore, screw what the government are saying they are only interested in profit, if you want to your kids to have a planet to live on, then you / we need to be doing something about it NOW! I was lucky

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Death by a Thousand Cuts
Cost of Living

Tory Economics, Death by A Thousand Cuts.

So In the last 12 months we have seen even more tory tax increases on middle and lower income families, via their so called national insurance tax cut, but then again freezing the thresholds for income tax dragging more and more people into either at the low end of the

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Its all gone horribly wrong
Illness & Wellness

Its all going horribly wrong

Well it’s been one of those weeks, i have managed to break my walking stick, resulting in me plunging headlong into the road, I have managed to lose my Blue Badge, within the confines of my own home and then to top it off i have a raft of hospital

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Facebook Marketplace Scammers
Tech & Gadgets

Facebook Marketplace – A Scammers Paradise.

If like me you have tried selling on Facebook Marketplace, then I am pretty sure you are going to be sick to death of “Is This Still Available?” and then radio silence, or “I will send GLS with cash, but I need you to pay the insurance upfront”, etc, etc.

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Chickens in there Garden, Proper Free Range Eggs
Cost of Living

Keeping Chickens at Home – Cut Waste and Get Free Eggs

If you want to reduce your household waste, and save yourself some money on eggs (with 6 free range eggs now running at £2.50) then take a look at keeping chickens at home in your garden. You don’t need a lot of space to keep a few chickens at home,

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Starlink Internet Long Term Test / Review
Tech & Gadgets

Starlink Satelite Internet – Long Term UK Test / Review

I originally installed Starlink in June of 2022 after losing my BT business fibre connection (over £300 per month) and deciding I didntl particularly like the offerings of either BT (2Mbps – 4Mbps) on so called fibre to the door, and I just could not bring myself to sign up

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Depression Is Not Contagious
Illness & Wellness

Depression isn’t Contagious, You Can’t Catch It!

I have found that one of the worst parts of mental illness especially depression is the loneliness and despair you can feel, if like me you feel alone in a room full of people, imagine spending the last 4 or 5 years essentially in isolation. When my illness really started

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Child Slave Labour in the Congo Cobalt Mines
News & Politics

The Real Price of “Green” Vehicles

Ok, I admit it, I drive a Hybrid Electric Vehicle, not a full on plugin electric but still a self charging EV which shares much of its components with full on EV’s, and don’t get me wrong I absolutely love my EV, and wouldn’t give it up for all the

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A Few of my latest posts...

Why I'm Still Mining Crypt Coins with GPU's in 2024

Why I’m Still Mining Crypto with GPU’s in 2024

In 2024, many claim that crypto mining is dead, but I’m here to share why I’m still mining with GPUs. As a hobbyist, I mine Ravencoin and convert it to Bitcoin and Ethereum, but my motivations go beyond profit. With my workshop powered by solar energy, my GPU miner doubles

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Ripple Energy Derril Water Solar Farm Update November 12th 2024

Ripple Energy Update from Derril Water Solar Farm

Exciting developments are underway at the Derril Water Solar Farm, where small investors like you and me are making a real impact in green energy! After 18 months of anticipation, solar panels are finally being fitted, and connections are being made to bring renewable energy to life. Plus, the project

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Are Free Chickens the Key to Sustainable Cities Food Waste Problems

Are Free Chickens the Answer to Sustainable Cities Food Waste?

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Belgian city of Antwerp is tackling food waste by offering free chickens to its residents. This innovative program not only helps reduce household waste but also provides a sustainable source of protein through fresh eggs. With over 1,000 participants already on board, the scheme has

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