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Posts that are mostly about non-computer-related things, with updates expected infrequently. I’m trying to add in some back-dated posts from various trips et cetera.

Commentary on James Hoffmann’s “A Better 1 Cup V60 Technique” for pour-over coffee

Notes and comments on Mr Hoffmann’s “A Better 1 Cup V60 Technique”.

Gubeikou ‘Panlongshan’ Great Wall

A collection of 90+ photos from various visits and hikes at the Gubeikou ‘Panlongshan’ Great Wall.

Imaginary Conversations #002

The one where Sonny Bill Williams and LeBron James are Danish for some reason.

Discworld series read-through

The world’s slowest binge-read, or the world’s slowest live-blog … maybe both. (Currently 19/41 books)

New Zealand trip (2024)

In which we visit NZ—the very first time for Little H, and the first time in 8 years for the other two H’s.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

80+ photos from a February 2024 hike.

Commentary on James Hoffmann’s “Ultimate V60 technique” for pour-over coffee

I’ve made more than 400 cups of coffee using the “Ultimate V60 technique”, and here are some notes about using that method to make a café-quality cup of coffee at home.

Elemental “That Part” (2020)

A 20-minute mini-mega-mix of 174bpm nasties.

Imaginary Conversations #001

The one about Meat Loaf (not meatloaf).

Simatai Great Wall

A collection of photos from various visits to the Simatai Great Wall, plus maps and general Simatai Great Wall info.