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Progressive Rock Is Good For Our Health

May 14th, 2025 · No Comments

Progressive rock isn’t just music – it’s a mental workout. Unlike something straightforward like an AC/DC track, prog takes me places. It’s sometimes complex, sometimes unpredictable, and often a little vague in the best way – open to personal interpretation. For me, that’s exactly what makes it powerful: it invites thought, reflection, imagination. I genuinely […]

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DIY Irrigation system with a water reservoir and a pump + Diagram

January 18th, 2025 · No Comments

This is an illustration for a water irrigation drip system, for when you want to use water from dishes, grey water, etc. Why use a water reservoir? How does it work? Very simple: you’ll need a big reservoir (mine is 150 liters), a submersible water pump, pipes, and irrigation drip emitters. You must place at […]

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Abus Granit Detecto 8077 Alarm Disk Lock, Not Locking. Suggested Fix.

August 20th, 2020 · No Comments

This post is for anyone who has an Abus disk lock 8077 which has come apart or does not lock again. The mechanism has a spring (on the locking arm see diagram) that acts as: 1) it pushes outwards the locking arm when you open the lock with your key.2) holds two steel balls that […]

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BMW GS 1250 Short Review

November 3rd, 2019 · No Comments

Just spent an hour test riding the GS1250. That is one awesome motorcycle and a fine machine :). Surprisingly the bike didn’t feel heavier than my Wee (Suzuki Vstrom 650, 2014), and it even felt more agile and not less maneuverable, even in traffic. Could be due to the low center of gravity and the […]

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Suzuki V-Strom 650 Long Term Review (2nd Gen, 2012–2016)

October 27th, 2019 · No Comments

I Bought my V-Strom July 2017, it was used with low km on it. I have ridden various motorcycles before, mostly twins, a Supersport Ducati 750, a Super Tenere 750, a Moto Guzzi NTX 650 and even an old Triumph 650, but prior to the Suzuki I had a Vespa PX 200 for a few […]

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