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Blogs and stuff

Barn Building

Sustainable barn Sustainable Aspirations

Our aim is to convert the barn in a sustainable way. This is what we did ...


Llan Adan barnPlanning Process

The planning process took a number of attempts, but the final plan was the best of the various options.


Llan Adan barnBuild Diary 1 : The Build

Building work started in April 2010 and all the external work was complete by the end of October 2010.


Llan Adan barnBuild Diary 2 : Internals

From the bare shell to the finished home. It took longer and cost more than we expected ... but it has all been worth it.


Llan Adan barnMultiscreen Slideshow

Inspired by David Hockney’s multi-screen slideshow at “The Big Picture” exhibition at The Royal Academy (2012)

Home and Garden

Hay Festival Local things to do

Within a few miles there is a multitude of activities to enjoy - walks, castles, music and food festivals.


Hay Festival Sheds, cabins and houses

Here are a few interesting shed, cabin and house design.


Llan Adan The Lean House

Here are a few interesting shed, cabin and house design.


On our travels

NZ Tree Postcards from NZ

A selection of postcards from our trip to Australia and New Zealand


Otter Otter Weekend

A sunny weekend in Pembrokeshire watching the otters ...


Fun and games

Piano stairs Fun Theory

These musical stairs to encourage people to use the stairs rather than the escalator set me thinking.


Ryder CupRyder Cup 2010

One of the greatest sporting events ever, and Stephen was there ...


The RollsJokes for Golf Matches

Some apres-golf jokes ...


The RollsMore Golf Jokes

An assortment of funny stories ...


The RollsOne liners

Some short jokes and one-liners ...


Tech Stuff


PIP FrameworkPIP Framework

My minmialist PHP Framework. A very minimalist version of Laravel.


LaravelOther Frameworks

Here are a few frameworks for Groovy, Ruby and PHP that I have tried.


PIP FrameworkWeb Development Tools

Here are some of the tools that I have found useful for web development.


PIP FrameworkMac short cuts

Here are some of the tools that I have found useful for web development.


PIP FrameworkPHP Programming Standards

Here are some of the tools that I have found useful for web development.


PIP FrameworkDear Bill . . .

Having got completely fed up with the glitches on Windows I bought my self an Apple computer. I'm not the only one.


Archive

The HayshedEco Holiday Cottage

We are converting the old stone hayshed into an eco holiday cottage.


WoodlandOur woodland plantation

A mixed broadleaf woodland runs adjacent to the land where we have planted over 300 trees.


GateVeggie Plot

We will bring you the latest success (or otherwise) from the new veggie plot soon...


TreeGreener Next Year

After a significant birthday and a few glasses of wine a few ideas on living a greener life.


VW Campervan VW Camper Heaven

One week, back in September, Lizzie and I saw hundreds of VW camper vans heading in our direction ...