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UK Topographic Mapping for a Garmin GPS

One of my very early posts that still gets regular traffic is this post on the problems of getting good topographic data for the UK for a Garmin GPS. Back then whilst you could get hold of a topographic mapping for the United States, in the UK it was very difficult. Subsequently Garmin released theirContinue Reading

Britain's most boring days out – Telegraph

See generic viagra online on Scoop.it – News and Current AffairsAre you looking for somewhere different to spend some time? How about this selection of niche attractions, from a lawnmower museum to a tour of the south coast’s top sewage works.See on www.telegraph.co.ukContinue Reading

5 Lies the Media Keeps Repeating About Gaza

See on Scoop.it – News and Current AffairsThis article is about how the current flare up in Gaza has been presented in the US media, but equally the UK media doesn’t challenge key parts of the narrative presented by Israel – all of these five points could apply to UK canadian pharmacy no prescription coverage.SeeContinue Reading

Pilot’s view during Jubilee flypast of Buckingham Palace

So if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like flying in formation, wonder no more – the MoD has released video taken in several of the planes involved in the flypast at the end of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations: BBC News – Pilot’s view during Jubilee flypast of Buckingham Palace.Continue Reading

Pecorama Train Driving Experience

Back before Christmas, myself and my brother were looking for a present to get our Dad, very much of a train buff. The suggestion of a driver footplate experience had come up so we started to look around. Looking at the various preserved railways you’re looking at quite a lot of money – for exampleContinue Reading