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I live in Scotland, in the United Kingdom. I am self-employed, and work too much. Writing is my way of relaxing, and keeping my mind from stagnating.

I enjoy writing practical articles, but I like to sneak in a little humour here and there, just to keep everyone

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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Getting started with treasure hunting and metal detectors: 1 of 12
Getting started in metal detecting as a hobby can, if you pardon the pun, be a minefield. It's the image problem that doesn't help; after all, treasure hunting conjures the images of pirates and of something not quite legal. The reality is, it's a great way to socialise, and be involved in finding out the history of an... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Cat fight: When your cats don't get along: 2 of 22
I have been asked about this subject several times by friends and neighbours. The advice I give is always the same; just introduce the new cat into the home slowly. Let him have access to one room only at first, that and plenty of affection and reassurance. Meanwhile, reassure your other cat that everything is fine, and let h... More..
Autos > Brakes & Tire Repair DIY automotive repair: How to change a flat tire: 2 of 18
I have always found that the easiest way to change a flat tyre is to get someone else to do it for you. Unfortunately, in the real world, changing a tyre is a talent I have had to learn for myself. Before a flat tyre even occurs, you should have a few preparations in hand. First of all, is your spare tyre legally useable, ... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Are the Daleks the most evil TV aliens created?: 1 of 8
I was brought up on Dr Who and the Daleks, the original ones. As a child, I found them quite terrifying because of their total hatred of anything non-Dalek. They are full of hate for all other species, and on occasions, for different factions of their own kind. This driving force has taken them across time and space to... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to generate traffic for your home business website: 1 of 8
There is a myth that once you create a good web site for your business, all you have to do is sit back and watch the hits roll in. Sure, you can rely on search engines to generate hits, and hopefully, business for you, but you can do a lot better than that. You can push your web site by simple but effective methods. These won... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Genealogy: Discovering people in your ancestry: 1 of 6
Researching your family tree can be a time consuming, and sometimes fruitless task. You check all of the Internet websites, and talk to as many of your family that you can. You might even drop into the local family history room, or visit the local registry office. Yet all you have at the end of it all is names, dates and plac... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters The importance of wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle: 1 of 6
I could quote government reports showing statistics on how safe helmets are. In fact it would be easy to fill the whole article with these, but instead I'll tell you my experience. When I was 19 years old, and riding my first motorcycle (badly), I took a corner, and totally screwed up. It was all due to a lack of e... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Family history research: 3 of 15
When you work on your family history, you never know where your research is going to take you. You find that it is the small human tragedies of an ancestor, which brings home the fact that these were real people, with real lives. There have been several of these moments in my research of my family, but none have affected me m... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to change your car's thermostat: 2 of 10
So the temperature gauge on your car's dashboard is either stuck on cold, or shot up to 'watch out guys, I'm going to blow!' It looks as if your thermostat has stopped doing its job, and it's time to fit a new one. This isn't a difficult job to tackle, and can be accomplished in an hour or so. If you've been sensi... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to find a death date or location for genealogy work: 1 of 5
If your ancestors are from Scotland, UK, you have a definite advantage. There is an excellent website run by the Scottish Register House, which has all the available birth, marriage, and death records for the whole of Scotland. Fortunately for us, the registering of these records was made statutory in 1855. Even more... More..