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Go Trabi Go!
ByGarfI found myself at the 50th Anniversary Trabifest in Zwickau in the former East Germany. Not sure I fully understand the enthusiasm for these funny little cars – though I did find myself becoming bitten by the bug. I guess there is a large cultural element to this phenomenon. It seems the humble Trabi has…
My Huldra 500mL tankard
ByGarfRegular readers will know I’m quite a Tandberg fan – especially arguably Vebjørn Tandberg’s greatest works, the Huldra series. Well Tandberg commissioned pewter maker Haugrud to produce several commemorative pewter products to celebrate its products. I’ve had a set of the 50mL whisky tots for years. My late father was given them when he ran…
Escape to Hong Kong – Fires in the Mui Wo Hills
ByGarfTook a few snaps of large helicopters dropping water bombs on some bush firs in the hills behind my pal’s house in Mui Wo.
Blown lithium battery
ByGarfA lot of buzz on the interwebs about Samsung mobile phone batteries. Whilst Samsung devices do seem particularly problematic, it can be an issue with lithium polymer batteries generally – especially the super skinny type. They really don’t like getting hot. I confess I documented this repair rather badly but I did remember to capture…
Old DS outside Fessenheim-le-Bas
ByGarfStumbled upon a Citroen DS in reasonably good condition, just outside Fessenheim-le-Bas, France. Had to stop for a few snaps. Camera: Canon Digital Ixus
