Author Archives: JJS

B for Barcelona

Posted on June 20, 2023 by JJS

Decision has been taken to celebrate the advent of Summer on the 21st in the lovely capital of Catalonia. It is normally a gentle 3 hours drive from home but not for us. We have to reckon with a 6 … Continue reading →

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Barcelona

Posted on June 18, 2023 by JJS

As my 70th birthday approaches, I decided to celebrate with a trip to Barcelona. I mean, what better way to feel young again than to visit a city filled with vibrant energy and stunning architecture? But as I started planning … Continue reading →

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Lego

Posted on June 10, 2023 by JJS

I am not really progressing with my Lego model car. Unlike the Peugeot / Lego people in Le Mans during the 24H race weekend. And the finish product looked like that

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Flower pot men

Posted on June 6, 2023 by JJS

Then and now I am sure everyone who was watching children TV in the UK remembers the Flower Pot Men show. Well, here they are now, enjoying retirement.

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Le Mans 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by JJS

I have been watching the clip below in slow motion as I am sure some of us (see left) are in it.

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Tortoise classic

Posted on June 5, 2023 by JJS

My new vintage glasses have arrived thanks to eBay.

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9×8 bits

Posted on May 25, 2023 by JJS

Bits being the operative word. I have opened the box containing numbered packs containing in total over 1.750 pieces as well as a 377 pages manual. I am already stuck with page 1. There should be a manual on how … Continue reading →

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BD

Posted on May 24, 2023 by JJS

Always on the lookout for new comic books

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Lego Technic

Posted on May 17, 2023 by JJS

May 7th I never thought I would consider, at my age, purchasing a Lego set. Then as I was setting up my computers to be able to follow the WEC (World Endurance Championship) season, the first race in Portimao -Portugal … Continue reading →

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Here we go!

Posted on May 7, 2023 by JJS

Had a very pleasant and fast road trip to Barcelona. Now sitting at the airport with time to spare, especially since a 1 hour delay has just been announced.

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