Fawn Jotters

Last Post

2006-02-20T13:15:00.000Z

Well, 2,882 posts since last June seems to me to be a fair return. I'd always planned to review after six months but I carried on a little to see if things with Blogger would improve. They haven't - they've got considerably worse and as a result, so have my frustrations and it's more than just being unable to post pics. The whole software package just seems amateurish and cobbled together. What you see might be what you get but often isn't and you just can't be sure.

The truth is that I can't carry on anyway. This blog started every morning at 6.30am and I then managed a couple of posts by running home at lunchtime with the remainder being posted at between 6pm and 8pm, at which time I have to vacate the PC. I can no longer do this without having a severe effect on my health and I can't let that happen.

The other serious development is that I no longer enjoy surfing the net. Practically all my (online) time is spent visiting those sites from which the links are posted. Inevitably, this limits my visits to sites which may feature other subjects I like or which I find interesting but not in a blogging sense. I want some time back for me. Selfish? Probably but I need to do it.

Thanks for visiting Fawn Jotters and many thanks to all those other Bloggers who contacted me or left constructive points in comments. You're good folk.

Rock 'n' Folk Musicians Of The Sixties

2006-02-17T18:17:00.000Z

Blogger won't let me load photos again - I've had enough.

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Things You Don't Want Google To Find

2006-02-17T18:14:00.000Z

Scary stuff that Google finds.

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It's Jesus On Your Toast

2006-02-17T13:27:00.000Z

A not very successful how to.

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More later.

Raw Horseflesh Ice Cream

2006-02-17T13:24:00.000Z

I've posted about this and other flavours before.
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A Beer Dispensing PC

2006-02-17T13:22:00.000Z

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Two Chaps Talking

2006-02-17T13:19:00.000Z

"Welcome to Two Chaps Talking - notes on life, love, drink, debauchery, fisticuffs and fine tailoring - a bastion of all that is correct in a world where so much is not.

Separated by an ocean but joined in spirit The Gentlemen have been corresponding fortnightly and forthrightly on all the important topics of the day since the last century"

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A Cake Toilet

2006-02-17T13:16:00.000Z

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Letterfu Folding Letter

2006-02-16T19:11:00.000Z

A letter that doesn't need an envelope - nice idea.

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1989 Batmobile

2006-02-16T19:06:00.000Z

A work in progress.
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Ambigrams

2006-02-16T18:59:00.000Z

"An ambigram is a word or words lettered so as to be legible from more than one vantage point."
Damn nice they are, too.
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Fundies - Underwear For Two

2006-02-16T18:46:00.000Z

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The Biggest Collection Of Full Cigarette Packs In The World

2006-02-16T18:42:00.000Z

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Recyclers Raft

2006-02-16T18:37:00.000Z

Using empty 2 liter soda bottles inserted in a zip-up airbed type thing. Good thinking. I've also seen a greenhouse made entirely out of these bottles.

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Botanical Prints

2006-02-16T18:33:00.000Z

Superb.
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Natural Bathtub

2006-02-16T18:29:00.000Z

Love it!
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RFID Blocking Wallet - How To Make One

2006-02-16T13:38:00.000Z

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OK, back to work for me - more later.

LED Throwies - How To Make Them

2006-02-16T13:35:00.000Z

"LED Throwies are an inexpensive way to add color to any ferromagnetic surface in your neighborhood. A Throwie consists of a lithium battery, a 10mm diffused LED and a rare-earth magnet taped together. Throw it up high and in quantity to impress your friends and city officials."

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The Cure Archives

2006-02-16T13:31:00.000Z

Posters, bitorrents, tickets and everything else you might want to know about a great band - The Cure.
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The Enema

2006-02-16T13:27:00.000Z

Ads and images from the past.
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Joe Lotto Winner

2006-02-16T13:25:00.000Z

"First, he tells me to send money to get the winning number. Second, he says I need to send a passport. Then he tries to tell me I need to send an account number. I decided to begin prank calling this guy to get back at him."

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Our Mower

2006-02-16T07:47:00.000Z

An NO2 powered grass cutter!
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Yakuza Movie Posters

2006-02-16T07:42:00.000Z

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Crumb Pets

2006-02-15T19:21:00.000Z

Hand held vacuum cleaners designed to pick up crumbs from the table.
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The Last Great Race - Dakar

2006-02-15T19:18:00.000Z

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Lie Detector Earrings

2006-02-15T19:14:00.000Z

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Crazy Cups

2006-02-15T19:10:00.000Z

Supposed to be ideal for lounging on the couch - seems to me to be perfect for burning your crotch.
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Standard Rose Origami

2006-02-15T19:03:00.000Z

Click pic for a very detailed "how to." I'd hate to do this for a party of forty, though.
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Worlds Coolest Bridges

2006-02-15T18:58:00.000Z

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Home Canning Machine

2006-02-15T18:53:00.000Z

Now you CAN can those farts!
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Classified Ads For Pets

2006-02-15T18:47:00.000Z

"Independent single female cat, exotic Tonkinese, in search of well-mannered prince for fun afternoon playtime rendezvous: hide and seek, jumping and running games (3- to 4-foot jumper a plus). Window watching and naps optional. My castle or yours. No rabble rousers, tomcats or sprayers."

WTF?
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German Inflationary Notgeld

2006-02-15T18:42:00.000Z

Notes produced by Germany during the hyper-inflationary times following their defeat in World War One. More here.
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Muttluks

2006-02-15T18:38:00.000Z

Boots for ra mutt.
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CIA K9 Corps

2006-02-15T18:34:00.000Z

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Cut Paper Art

2006-02-15T18:28:00.000Z

By Chris Natrop
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World-Wide Labyrinth Locator

2006-02-15T13:29:00.000Z

Find mazes and associated projects near you.

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OK, more later - must go back to work.

More Elaborate Guitars

2006-02-15T13:28:00.000Z

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The Many Unusual Looking Buildings On Earth

2006-02-15T13:24:00.000Z

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Sinkholes

2006-02-15T13:21:00.000Z

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The Kitten's Meow

2006-02-14T13:17:00.000Z

Just WTF

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The Powerglove Mouse

2006-02-14T13:00:00.000Z

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The Tattooed Banana

2006-02-14T12:28:00.000Z

Eh - banana art or something.

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Asia Grace

2006-02-14T11:20:00.000Z

Kevin Kelly's Asia pic
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The Flying Luxury Hotel

2006-02-14T11:09:00.000Z

"This is not a Blimp. It's a sort of flying Queen Mary 2 that could change the way you think about air travel. It's the Aeroscraft, and when it's completed, it will ferry pampered passengers across continents and oceans as they stroll leisurely about the one-acre cabin or relax in their well-appointed staterooms."
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Expedition Planet Earth

2006-02-14T10:51:00.000Z

"In June 2004 a team departed from Canada on what is undoubtedly the world’s most grueling race: To be the first to travel around the planet (land and ocean) entirely by human power. Three nations, Britain, the USA and Canada are attempting to be first in this quest.

The team is using zero-emissions travel to highlight issues with global warming and to inspire others to use non-motorized transportation."

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Tampon Flower Bouquet

2006-02-14T10:48:00.000Z

Right, that's the Valentine gift sorted.
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Disposable Hair Systems

2006-02-14T10:27:00.000Z

Put it on for a month then throw away.
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University of Texas Tunnels

2006-02-14T10:14:00.000Z

A nice tale of urban exploration.

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Duck Nipple Tarts

2006-02-14T10:06:00.000Z

????

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Tesco Value Cards

2006-02-14T09:58:00.000Z

Heh heh - these are PDF files to download. I'd have preferred a Burberry border, but hey!
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Jaguar Brochures Through The Years

2006-02-14T09:50:00.000Z

Great resource
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How To Build A Geodesic Dome Out Of Cardboard

2006-02-13T13:08:00.000Z

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Hidden Passageways For Your Home

2006-02-13T13:07:00.000Z

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DIRKON – The Paper Camera

2006-02-13T13:00:00.000Z

"....a functional pinhole camera made of stiff paper, designed for 35 mm film."
PDF files to download if you want to make your own.
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Books for Cooks

2006-02-13T12:14:00.000Z

"This unique collection of cookery books will transport you back in time. It will take you to medieval banqueting tables laden with peacocks and pastry ships; to the medicine cabinets of noblewomen; and to royal picnics in the jungle."
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Gothic Golf

2006-02-13T11:48:00.000Z

"Fundamentally, it's an adaptation of traditional golf, taking into account the habitual nightlife of the Gothic sub-culture. Put simply, it's late night drunken putting for scary people. It doesn't matter how you look at it, it's miserably entertaining."

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Pete Doherty's Prison Diary

2006-02-13T11:19:00.000Z

"Still waiting for the jingle jangle of the gaoler's bangle. Court on the 8th and hoping for bail. Even life without drugs has gotta be betta than this malarkey. Babyshambles all set to take over as well. Won't do it again honest guv ... Oh yes you will Doherty and you know it. Still, if I'm on a DRR [drug rehabilitation requirement] and being tested there ain't no way round it I suppose. Get to grips with the idea that it is eating away at your money, your love and your life."

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Hotties of Harm Reduction

2006-02-13T11:11:00.000Z

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LoveChess

2006-02-13T11:06:00.000Z

Chess and sex and Egypt - NSFW

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Puppy Mover Monorail

2006-02-13T10:31:00.000Z

Puppies look well pleased about it all.
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Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kits

2006-02-13T10:16:00.000Z

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Human Skin Laptop Bags

2006-02-13T09:59:00.000Z

WTF?
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Beef Bacon

2006-02-13T09:49:00.000Z

I' love to try this.
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Country Music Pioneers

2006-02-13T09:45:00.000Z

40 illustrated cards like the one above.
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HADD -- Hikers Against Doo-Doo

2006-02-13T09:39:00.000Z

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My Beating Heart

2006-02-13T09:35:00.000Z

"When hugging the heart, the tactile heartbeat reminds you of holding a pet or a loved-one. Hold the heart a moment and you'll begin to sense your own heartbeat slowly syncing with My Beating Heart's carefully designed rhythm. My Beating Heart is designed to help you relax, daydream, meditate, and nap."

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Last Words

2006-02-13T09:23:00.000Z

Cockpit voice recordings and Air Traffic Control tapes of planes that are about to crash - disturbing.

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Trompe L'oeil By John Pugh

2006-02-13T09:18:00.000Z

Amazing stuff.

Things Never To Do Under Any Circumstances

2006-02-12T13:53:00.000Z

Heh heh
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Instructions On How To Clean Your Toilet

2006-02-12T13:13:00.000Z

....using a cat. Very funny.

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How To Fold a Fitted Sheet

2006-02-12T13:06:00.000Z

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SHEEP! Magazine

2006-02-12T12:49:00.000Z

"The Voice Of The Independent Flockmaster!"
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Dog Arse Towel Holder

2006-02-12T12:46:00.000Z

Heh heh.
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Glass Geometry

2006-02-12T12:26:00.000Z

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Furby Autopsy

2006-02-12T12:14:00.000Z

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Yugo Runs By Wood-Gas

2006-02-12T11:45:00.000Z

"Mr.Anton Peterka along with his team,made his '85 Yugo 45,using wood and coal for fuel."
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Remote Control Middle Finger

2006-02-12T11:40:00.000Z

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Stop Elmer Fudd!

2006-02-12T11:36:00.000Z

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Wolfgang's Vault

2006-02-12T11:30:00.000Z

"Wolfgang's Vault is the world's most exceptional collection of poster art, vintage t-shirts, concert photos, concert tickets and other rock music memorabilia. The Vault's holdings feature the complete archives of legendary rock impresario Bill Graham, whose headliners included Johnny Cash, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Janis Joplin, Aerosmith, Jefferson Airplane, AC/DC and Phish. Here, you'll find rock posters, concert photos, remarkably preserved vintage t-shirts and more from over 17,000 concerts worldwide."

Superb.
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A Mystery, And A Contest

2006-02-12T11:24:00.000Z

"Here’s a nice mystery. This dollar bill arrived in the Gazette mail bag a few days ago, sent in by a woman from Neptune, N.J. She attached a brief note that said:

“Dear Sir: I found this dollar bill in some change that I got back. For some reason I see a story behind it. Sincerely yours, Minnie Smithers.”
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I'll only do a few posts today - I've got flu or something and couldn't go to Edinburgh yesterday to watch my teams first victory over Hearts there for seven years - bugger.

Print Yourself Some Bacon

2006-02-10T19:27:00.000Z

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OK, see ya Sunday - off to Tyncattle again tomorrow, this time hoping for a better result.

Underwater And Scenic Photography

2006-02-10T19:22:00.000Z

Just superb.
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Whitepod

2006-02-10T19:12:00.000Z

Ecological retreat in Switzerland - looks fab.
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Baculum Collection

2006-02-10T19:03:00.000Z

"The Baculum is a unique bone found in the penis of most mammals. This bone aids in copulation when mates have only a short encounter and need to perform quickly. The Baculum is sometimes referred to a “hillbilly or mountain man toothpick” and can be utilized as a coffee stirrer. (my emphasis.) The largest Baculum in the mammal kingdom belongs to the walrus, which can reach a length of 30 inches."
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Cliche Finder

2006-02-10T19:02:00.000Z

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Crawling Eye Doll

2006-02-10T18:59:00.000Z

Homemade Stun Gun

2006-02-10T18:55:00.000Z

..from a disposable camera - looks far too dangerous for me.
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The Book Of Numbers

2006-02-10T18:52:00.000Z

Flash Illustrations - lovely.

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The Background & History of Alice In Wonderland

2006-02-10T18:42:00.000Z

Click pic for history etc. With some superb illustrations as well - I had the above on my wall as a teenager. See them here
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Custom Taxidermy Art

2006-02-10T18:32:00.000Z

*shudder*
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The Plumber Dot Com

2006-02-10T18:29:00.000Z

More than you'll ever need to know about plumbing.

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Psycho Action Figure Set

2006-02-10T13:30:00.000Z

Bizarre.
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In a rush again - more later.

GoDogGo

2006-02-10T13:27:00.000Z

Fido can now play fetch by himself.
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Manholes of Japan

2006-02-10T13:24:00.000Z

May be a repost but these are worth a second look.
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US Plans Massive Data Sweep

2006-02-10T13:20:00.000Z

More invasion of privacy on a grand scale.

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Neptus 60 Cliff Habitat

2006-02-09T19:19:00.000Z

"Neptus 60 has been conceived to create a cliff side environment in harmony with nature. It allows the occupant to fully enjoy the cliff placing, to admire the views on the sea and the spectacular underwater sea life."
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Songbird

2006-02-09T19:12:00.000Z

"A team led by ex-Winamp-er Rob Lord today released a preview edition of Songbird, a desktop media player that offers an open source alternative to services like Apple's iTunes and the Windows Media Player. Instead of connecting to one locked store full of DRMmed goods, it can connect to any and all available music (and video) on the internet."

This sounds like the daschund's dangly bits
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PawSense

2006-02-09T19:08:00.000Z

"PawSense is a software utility that helps protect your computer from cats. It quickly detects and blocks cat typing, and also helps train your cat to stay off the computer keyboard."

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10 Disturbing Trends in Subliminal Persuasion

2006-02-09T19:05:00.000Z

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Rudolph Leuckart Zoology Wall Charts

2006-02-09T19:01:00.000Z

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