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Death of the Disc

Pete | February 13, 2012 | 4 Comments

I’m a big fan of simplification wherever at all possible. Over the years I’ve written numerous posts on here about cutting back on media, whether it be videogames, movies or CDs. Physical media was once something that was almost placed on a shelf with pride, in a sort of “Look at my collection of stuff!” [...]

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12 of 12 VI – August

Pete | August 12, 2011 | 4 Comments

Hello again, it’s been a while. Not only have I pretty much abandoned this blog but it’s been a good few months since a 12 of 12. Well this month I’ve pulled the iPhone camera out of retirement to bring a 12 of 12 that’s dedicated to Matt and Scott who have had such a [...]

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12 of 12 VI – April

Pete | April 12, 2011 | 9 Comments

Once again it’s time for us to delve into 12 of 12, creation of Chad Darnell and currently in its sixth (and final as hosted by Chad) year. I was very, very late last month with my effort because I didn’t have time to do it on the 12th and ended up taking a few [...]

Not the 12 of 12 – March

Pete | March 20, 2011 | 4 Comments

I ducked out of 12 of 12 this month, but after getting some sad panda messages from Matt and Helen on Facebook I’ve taken some photos today to make amends. First up apologies for the quality of some of these photos, I’ve found with the iPhone 4 camera when HDR is on if I move [...]

12 of 12 VI – February

Pete | February 12, 2011 | 10 Comments

Year 6, round 2 for 12 of 12, Chad Darnell‘s photo blog challenge. Be sure to check out the other folks days from around the globe, and leave them a comment if you like what you see. I’m starting off with some unashamed indulgence this month. I ordered a new car back in November, and [...]

The Windows Phone Review That Wasn’t

Pete | February 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

Just before last Christmas while I was waiting for my MacBook to be repaired, I bought a new contract mobile phone for Sally. It’s a Samsung Omnia running Windows Phone. Ever since then I’ve been meaning, trying, procrastinating and generally attempting to write a post crystalising my thoughts on the latest smartphone o/s. I even [...]

12 of 12 VI – January

Pete | January 12, 2011 | 13 Comments

It seems as absurb to be typing it, as it is to be living it. Yes this really is the sixth year for 12 of 12, the photo blog challenge created by Chad Darnell. As this is the start of a new year, and I have several new blog visitors via Twitter and other channels, [...]