Category: environmental
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Keeping Cool in a Heat Wave
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are currently in a heat wave. During heatwaves my velux heat up in the afternoon sun and radiate heat both into the apartment during the day but also at night after the sun has set. I have found that during a heat waves it is wise to close the blinds and…
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A Frustrating Injury
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are two rules that we know well. The first is that we should take our shoes off before crossing a stream, to avoid getting our shoes wet. The second rule is never to cross a stream barefoot because you need to protect your feet. Last week I crossed a stream and I broke…
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Five Point Two Millions Steps In A Single Year
Reading Time: 4 minutesLast year I walked five point two million steps, which is both a lot, and yet normal, for me. What makes last year so curious is that I didn’t feel to walk that much. I walked for one and a half hours, rather than two to three hours. My loops became shorter,…
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Silent Walking and Garmin Instinct Battery Modes
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt rarely happens. I rarely forget my airpods at home, and when I do I usually turn around to get them. Yesterday I didn’t turn around. I went for my walk anyway. You might think “so what?” and you’d be right to. It doesn’t change much. I usually listen to podcasts and…
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The Absurdity of Driving Culture
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor a long time I thought that driving would give me freedom. I was impatient to be old enough to drive, and then I was impatient to pass my driving test. I failed the theory three times in Switzerland, zero in England, and the practical in England once, and once in Switzerland.…
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Thoughts On The Garmin Etrex Solar
Reading Time: 2 minutesI quite like Garmin devices. I like that my Garmin Instinct Solar can run forever in summer, and less time in winter. I like that the Garmin Etrex SE can last for days or even weeks with my type of use. I also love the idea of the Garmin Etrex Solar. They…
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Running Through Ankle Deep Water
Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday I went for a run, despite the rain being heavy. I wore a proper rain coat and waterproof trousers. I should have also worn waterproof shoes. I didn’t so I ended up soaked once again. What made this run special is that the rain was heavy from the start. The rain…
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Walking With an Umbrella
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday i looked at the rain forecast and it looked as though I could go for a walk, without taking a proper rain coat. I wore the btwin cycling rain jacket instead. I decided to carry a mini umbrella with me in case the rain got harder. I have carried this mini…
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The Unfamiliar Sensation of a Vibrating Car
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I drove the petrol car for the first time in a while. I did it for two reasons. The first is that I didn’t feel like waiting five hours for the car to charge. Especially since it was cold, and rain was predicted. I also drove the petrol car because I…
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One Limitation of Electric Cars
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the moment I am doing a favour that requires me to drive the electric car over a route that takes 25 percent of the car’s battery. This means that for every time I do the favour I have to charge the car for five hours. About the Drive The drive from…