Time:
Like space but more personal and precious, although you are free to use it as you wish, it will force you to travel in only one direction. It will be fair to all equally but some will get less than others. Sharing time with someone is the greatest gift you can receive.
Author Archives: Olivier Dehon
25 Years at Xerox
Still cannot believe I have spent 25 years, or half of my life, working for Xerox… Started on a 6-month non-renewable contract, thanks to a very clever manager that saw some potential in a young and in-experienced lad. … Continue reading
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Mind like water
In the office, I use regularly the expression “Mind Like Water” from the book: Getting Things done. I have used the concepts many times and feel it is worth sharing. For me, my “restful” picture in my mind is a large … Continue reading
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Replacing D-Cells with 28650
Been trying to consider how to replace my 2D Maglite battery powered to a modern Lithium 28650 – 5000mah. 2D Cells was 2X1.5V=3V total 2X 28650 Batteries give 2X4.2V=8.4V at full charge, dropping to around 7.6V when flat. Had to … Continue reading
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Manual Machine
Built this with Now during the weekend. It is a training tool for making wheelies without pedalling which are called “Manuals”…so this is a “Manual Machine”… It is made so that it can be dis-assembled easily to put in the … Continue reading
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Slicer Nut
The Berkel slicer is very nice and very precise for cutting thin slices of ham, however it is a pain to clean as there is some sort of nut which is difficult to remove. Here comes 3D printing to the … Continue reading
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Leo is dead…need a nice memorial plaque !
Tonton qu’est fou had to do a memorial for Leo…as he is now…6 feet under.
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Brioche – Everybody likes it
I really like the brioche that my mum makes when we go on holiday in France during the summer. It is just a pain to wait 12 months to have some brioche! Decided to get a new bread maker from … Continue reading
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Fish Migration
Fishes have moved house during the garden refurbishment…they now live in the garage…it was not easy to move everything and keep the carp in the bucket!
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Is it really necessary ?
First drive, ever, in first car, ever, ….is it really necessary to be a Lambo…or was it a Jag…growing too fast
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More Ham
I am continuing my experiments in spices and cooking temperatures as well as a method for cooking such as sous-vide or slow roast etc… Latest is normal roast in the oven with a temperature probe inside the ham to check … Continue reading
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Almost ready for holidays
About to go on holiday but feeling blue with all the rain in the UK and 50 years birthday bash coming soon….
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Sous-Vide Temperatures
Some Temperatures for sous-vide cooking from a couple of books.
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Ski Racing !
Happy I can still race down a track…loved the family racing all together!
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Trivet 2
Made a new Trivet design, inspired from some Pinterest boards I had visited months ago… Laser cut from 3mm Bamboo, then glued together to make 9mm thick, then sanded to 2000 grit to give nice feel and sheen. The fit … Continue reading
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Handlebars
Made a complete project with my XCarve. It all started with a friend who was trying to repair a second-hand child bicycle trainer. The handlebar was broken and glue was never going to work. The part is not very complicated but … Continue reading
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