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Apr 10, 20232 min read

Saving on Shaving

As I’ve said before, a few years ago, I started wet shaving. I’ve just had to order some new blades so, have I actually saved any money?...

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stevecowles

Apr 9, 20233 min read

Is it time for a fish tank?

I need a new hobby, I was planning to get back into going to the pub and gigs more regularly but, having tried it, my enthusiasm just...

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stevecowles

Apr 8, 20231 min read

Bus Stop Diaries

I’ve seen many things while waiting at bus stops over the years, some good and some less so. Drunks, fights, dealing, sex acts, young...

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stevecowles

Apr 7, 20231 min read

NCM eBike Controller Specification

I own two NCM eBikes, a Moscow Plus and a Venice, one for off-road and one for the tarmac. I've put a fair few miles on them and they...

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stevecowles

Apr 2, 20231 min read

The new me?

Yesterday I'd been on a train trip and when I arrived back at my local station I thought it might be good to go for a couple of pints....

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stevecowles

Mar 31, 20232 min read

CatEye HL-EL135 Front Light for Summer

The lighter evenings are here so it is time to change the front lights around on my bikes, why would I want to do this? Basically, it...

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Why are Morrisons reverting to plastic bags?

stevecowles

Mar 30, 20231 min read

Why are Morrisons reverting to plastic bags?

Yesterday morning, I popped into my local Morrisons to grab a couple of 'pick and mix' croissants for my breakfast, how terribly European...

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stevecowles

Mar 29, 20231 min read

Fed up with fake butter

People giving me cheap nasty margarine instead of real butter is one of my pet hates and this particular one pisses me off more than...

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stevecowles

Mar 28, 20232 min read

My first Uber experience

I needed to get across Bradford at the weekend, not a place I’m familiar with and I’d arrived by train. I’d noticed a lot of cars with...

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stevecowles

Mar 27, 20231 min read

A new travelling companion

Most of my travel trips have been solo although I sometimes travel in groups to gigs, well no more. On my most recent trip, I ended up...

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stevecowles

Mar 22, 20231 min read

Double bonus supermarket bargain

We all love a bargain, don't we? I certainly do and I always visit the 'knockdown' shelf in the supermarket to see if I can be tempted,...

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stevecowles

Mar 18, 20231 min read

Air Fried Breaded Fish

I’ve tried a few approaches to breading fish fillets over the last few weeks, this one seems to be the best for the air fryer and has a...

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stevecowles

Mar 17, 20231 min read

Confusing Asda's Delivery Team

I've just received my latest Asda home delivery, a different driver than last time but again they looked surprised by my order. Most of...

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InPost - The new ‘worst’ budget carrier?

stevecowles

Mar 16, 20231 min read

InPost - The new ‘worst’ budget carrier?

I’ve not encountered InPost before, in fact, I’d never heard of them. Anyway, I ordered a bike part from eBay, and that is how it was...

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stevecowles

Mar 13, 20231 min read

French Toast (Air Fryer)

Never tried this in the air fryer before, it worked very well and will be added to my list of regular breakfasts to give me another...

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stevecowles

Mar 11, 20231 min read

Air Fried Roast Parsnips

I really like roast parsnips and normally do them in the oven, thought I'd try the air fryer instead and it worked really well. These are...

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stevecowles

Mar 6, 20231 min read

Air Fried Potatoes and Onions

I Fancied a change from rice with a tinned chilli tonight so I tried these, they are undoubtedly a winner and I'm sure I'll be doing them...

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stevecowles

Feb 27, 20231 min read

Air Fryer Bacon & Egg Nest

I've been meaning to try this for ages and this morning I finally got around to it, a similar recipe can be found on almost all air fryer...

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stevecowles

Feb 25, 20232 min read

Trying to lose some weight

Back at the start of December 2022, I hit 18 Stone (118kg), which is just too heavy. It is true that I've been a fat bloke for decades...

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stevecowles

Feb 24, 20231 min read

Facebook 'Likes', a slow-burner

There seem to be more seemingly random adverts turning up on my Facebook feed recently, many for things I'd never consider buying so...

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