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Olly Parry-Jones' Blog
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A blog that began with a focus on woodwork but is now expanding to incorporate more of my interests, including walking, writing and general DIY.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 598 )
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Floor-to-Go!!
Work on my mum’s bathroom floor began late on Saturday morning. I was waiting longer than expected for my dad to arrive with the necessary materials that would... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Boiler is Back!
A lot has happened (around the home) over the weekend and I’ve barely had the time to catch up on my e-mails, let alone think about what I want to do, next... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Putting My Foot in It!!
I’ve post-dated the time for this post to appear live on my blog, just in case any of you fellow Brits were concerned about my sleeping patterns! Read more
Posted on 06 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
I’d Rather Have Snow…
Just as I was getting dressed and ready to leave the house for work this morning, there was a knock on my bedroom door. Mum was eager to tell me that another... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Daily Prompt: ‘Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes’
Today’s Writing PromptYou need to make a major change in your life. Do you make it all at once, cold turkey style, or incrementally? Read more
Posted on 04 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Vodamoan
Today, I’d like to have a bit of a rant about Vodafone and 3G service in the West Country. A few weeks before Christmas, I finally succumbed and upgraded my... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Fence Panel Repair
Have I ever told you how much I hate the traditional style of fence panel? If not then, I’ll try not to drone on too much today. Read more
Posted on 02 February 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Pin Guns and Brad Nailers
Last night, I sat down to write this but took a break part-way through to remove myself from my lovely arm and to head off for a relaxing shower. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
First Lot to Go
It may be cold outside and there may still be snow on the ground, with the threat of more to follow later in the week but, I still made it out to the workshop... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Snowfall
It feels like a long time has passed since we had this amount of snow fall in this part of the UK. There were threats and warnings that we might have seen a... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
As Clear As…
As you’re probably aware, the UK has been hit by a heavy dosage of snow recently and, last night (or, early morning), it was time for the south-west of England... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Daily Prompt: ‘Teacher’s Pet’
“Tell us about a teacher who had a real impact on your life, either for the better or the worse. How is your life different today because of him or her? Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Writing Challenge: ‘Map It Out’
In an effort to keep the content flowing on this blog even without the regular passing of wood, I’m going to try my hand at some of the writing challenges that... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Damp
This is another question that relates to the home I currently live in, as opposed to the workshop, where dampness has been ‘accepted’ for the last eight years.... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Change of Plan
Unfortunately, neither the title or subject of this post bear any relevance to my aim of ‘taking a break‘ from woodworking in 2013. Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Starting at the Base
If I’m going to have to clear out my workshop at some point this year then, I’m going to need to ensure that all of my machines can be moved easily, even if the... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Gate Frustrations
Winter often seems to bring an welcome measure of wet weather to the UK and this season so far has been no exception. We had dry days in the autumn but the... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
2012 in Review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT