Author Archives: marcus

Just make Handbrake work.. Ubuntu

Posted on April 7, 2020 by marcus

Used HandBrake for years but wanted to start reducing the DVDs on the shelves, then realised support not there to rip normal DVDs by default… you need to install what’s needed to decrypt them. Theses links good for background http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/handbrake-how-to-rip-dvds-and-convert-videos-in-linux … Continue reading →

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Radio 6 Shaun Keaveny Three Wise Brians from Christmas 2017

Posted on May 26, 2018 by marcus

I really liked some of the chat from this broadcast so saved some of the good bits here

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Where are we going?

Posted on March 11, 2018 by marcus

 

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Movember 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by marcus

Have you noticed that I look a bit different lately? I’m growing my moustache for 30 days and it’s not just a bold fashion statement. I’m doing it to raise funds for the Movember Foundation, and I need your support. … Continue reading →

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Half size bath in #Wissant for #tripadvisor as the #Stig

Posted on September 4, 2016 by marcus

This was a very small bath in a hotel in Wissant, France we stayed at. I very much doubt this picture will appear on our review.

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Cycle To Work Day 2015

Posted on August 27, 2015 by marcus

OK, no surprise here, I’ll be cycling to work (as I do every day!) but next week I’ll be going that little bit further as I’ve convinced Helen to join too by promising I’ll get her to Victoria and back. We’ll go … Continue reading →

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Return to the Ionian

Posted on August 15, 2015 by marcus

In July 2015 we chartered Sirius, a Bravia 37 in Corfu and explored Paxos and Anti Paxos.

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