Freecycle Splits

The UK arm of Freecycle, an initiative that allows people to give away things they no longer need thus avoiding landfill, is in the process of splitting from the US founders. 


Freecycle was a life-saver for us as we cleared out my parents' house after Mum died last year. Big items, like the three-piece suite, couldn't be given to charity shops, and they were in great condition, so there was no need to landfill them. But, through Freecycle, we found people who needed them, and gave them away. 

With a little bit of luck, this split will allow the UK's Freecyclers to innovate and push up the amount of goods Freecycled, rather than undermine a fabulous initiative.

Which reminds me - anyone want a small, exercise-style trampet?

Freecycle Splits

The UK arm of Freecycle, an initiative that allows people to give away things they no longer need thus avoiding landfill, is in the process of splitting from the US founders. 


Freecycle was a life-saver for us as we cleared out my parents' house after Mum died last year. Big items, like the three-piece suite, couldn't be given to charity shops, and they were in great condition, so there was no need to landfill them. But, through Freecycle, we found people who needed them, and gave them away. 

With a little bit of luck, this split will allow the UK's Freecyclers to innovate and push up the amount of goods Freecycled, rather than undermine a fabulous initiative.

Which reminds me - anyone want a small, exercise-style trampet?

Waterloo Panorama

Waterloo, Morning


Waterloo Panorama

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BananaramaBack

Bananarama - Love Comes
Blimey. Bananarama.

It's bringing back memories of fetid teenage years and desperate crushes.

Shame about the song.

QotD: Happy Labor Day!

How are you spending this Labor Day? Bonus points if you show us pictures.

At work:


It's not a holiday in the UK, you see...

QotD: Splurging for My Future

What's something you would splurge on this year to improve your future?
Presented by Intel, Sponsors of Tomorrow.

Well, ideally, a house...

Acorn

Acorn


Acorn

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New Flats? No Way.

New Flats - Just Wait

Graffiti seen on a derelict site in Totnes. They'll be waiting for the next economic cycle upswing, I'd guess..

New Flats? No Way.

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Graffiti seen on a derelict site in Totnes. They'll be waiting for the next economic cycle upswing, I'd guess..

When is a fruit not a fruit?

Most of the time, it seems.

Men Are Drooling Morons, Say Scientists

I love what I call "no sh*t, sherlock research". Scientists proving what we already knew. From The Telegraph :


The research shows men who spend even a few minutes in the company of an attractive woman perform less well in tests designed to measure brain function than those who chat to someone they do not find attractive.
Researchers who carried out the study, published in the Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, think the reason may be that men use up so much of their brain function or 'cognitive resources' trying to impress beautiful women, they have little left for other tasks.


We now have scientific proof of the phenomenon that causes many serious, intelligent male journalists of my acquaintance to become drooling morons in the presence of pretty PR women. Hurrah.

Men Are Drooling Morons, Say Scientists

I love what I call "no sh*t, sherlock research". Scientists proving what we already knew. From The Telegraph:


The research shows men who spend even a few minutes in the company of an attractive woman perform less well in tests designed to measure brain function than those who chat to someone they do not find attractive.
Researchers who carried out the study, published in the Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, think the reason may be that men use up so much of their brain function or 'cognitive resources' trying to impress beautiful women, they have little left for other tasks.

We now have scientific proof of the phenomenon that causes many serious, intelligent male journalists of my acquaintance to become drooling morons in the presence of pretty PR women. Hurrah.

Autumn's Harbinger

Conker


The first conker of 2009, found on my walk from the car park to the office today. Autumn begins...

Autumn's Harbinger

Conker
The first conker of 2009, found on my walk from the car park to the office today. Autumn begins…

From France to Bristol

These plants were brought from Mark & Jo's place in France to my mother-in-law's house in Bristol. They're thriving.

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From France to Bristol

These plants were brought from Mark & Jo's place in France to my mother-in-law's house in Bristol. They're thriving.

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Allotments, Cars and camping

Camping and Allotments
Camping and Allotments
A wee panorama built on the iPhone, from the site we were at over the weekend. 

The Tiled Owl

The Painted Owl

My late mother loved owls. And here's one she painted on a tile. We just found it while sorting though some of her old stuff.

It's quite lovely.