Making things to make other things from....

Sometimes what you need is a really big box of power resistors.... Apparently.

Predictions are always perilous. But I think we're in for a long, hot, dry summer. Maybe a real bad one. And if that happens it's going to get more people thinking about the environment, and what we're doing to it. And that means attitudes to cars etc. may change. Are we ready?

Who's going to the SMMT day on Thursday?

Things in my pocket on an average day. What tools do you like to have with you?

There's definitely some distinguished noses in the shop today.

I'm using Motorhead to assist my concentration whilst writing new course plans. It worked well, but now it's stopped and I'm on X....

The sky is fascinating. If you know a bit of science the world talks to you. Look up, see all the different zones, cloud forms dependent on pressure, humidity temperature etc. The way vapour trails disappear, linger or spread tells you about the conditions in that bit of the sky.

I'll be on stage at the JOHN HAYNES CLASSIC On Sunday, 7th September 2025, the inaugural John Haynes Classic Motor Show. This event honours John Haynes OBE, creator of the iconic Haynes Manual and founder of Haynes Motor Museum. johnhaynesclassic.co.uk

I had a very interesting day out at Automechanika: youtu.be/hv3Fv-Q-4rI?si…

Extreme politics always leads to division, hatred, fear and violence A repeating pattern through history It never ends, with power an ideology divides more, supporters gradually fall victim to it's insatiable need to divide, expell, punish and humiliate anyone seen as 'other'

Hoping to get some time to sort out this beastie this summer. It's still an amazing shape.

Why do skills matter? Here's your answer

Fancy learning to weld with us?

Tech CEOs and politicians alike are preparing for the day that superintelligent AI takes over, whilst failing to deal with the issues in front of them – from copyright to autonomous killing machines newscientist.com/article/mg2663…

Good.

More good news.

Practical skills are good for the soul. The feeling of achievement and also independence. motor-skills.co.uk #WorkshopSkills #CarMaintenance #SkillBuilding #HandsOnLearning #DIYWorkshops #CorporateEvents #IndependenceThroughSkills #PracticalSkills #GroupActivities

Why Net Zero is the opportunity we're in danger of loosing linkedin.com/posts/mr-ralph…

This Sunday I'll be at the remarkable Kimbolton Fayre, over a thousand classic and performance cars, craft stalls, food and entertainment. And all for charity. Who's going? kimboltoncountryfayre.com Kimbolton Fayre