17 Wrong Habits We Get from Childhood

SMALL BUSSINESS FUNDING

2^nd January 2020 “Strike while the Iron is HOT”! Possible funding available for small business in the UK.

Last year I try to support a small local business to apply for funding but they has little or no success. So we will go back to the drawing board and try again.

When applying for funding it is a rally pain in the back side. Te Government advertise these things but get like trying to claim for anything you have to make sue that you “dot the i’s and cross the T's.”

You have to make sue that you business plan it water tight and clean, clear and easy to follow that a 5 year old could run your business.

When I was at school I had to do an activity called “How to make a cup of tea?” “How to make toast?” “hoe to boil and egg.”

You business plan needs to be like this.

So I have posted the link below and wish you luck and a happy new year for 2020.

https://smallbusiness.co.uk/small-business-grants-uk-2548113/

(PLEASE NOTE THAT THEY MAY NOT ALL BE STILL AVAILABLE SO PLEASE CHECK THEM AND FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY AND IF YOU CAN DO SO.) 02/01/2020.

Make Do and Mend 2020

Make Do and Mend in 2020.

Now that we are in 2020 I think that it is time to STOP and THINK and learn to “Make do and Mend.”

For years even in my own childhood we seam to have become a culture and society of

“Use once and throw away.”

“If it breaks buy a new one.”

“It is cheep to buy a new one than to fix the old.”

“I have not got time.”

These are thing that I have heard my children say time and time again and they have not even reached their teens. Already my children are being influenced by the media and how easy it seams to replay things, things that can not be replayed so easy are the things that we need.

When we think about the things that we need we think of things like.

Food.

Warmth.

Shelter.

Money.

Employment.

Entertainment.

Not always in that order.

We do not seam to think about things like.

Oxygen

Water

Food

Clothing

Global Warming

The Ozone Layer

Fossil Fuels

Animal/Plant Welfare

Human Rights

Education

Health and Well-being

The Economy

Which are also important things to think about too.

Now that we have reached 2020. it seams that we are now come full circle when we start thinking about our lifestyle and how we live our lives and teat the world that we live in.

A lot of this is to do with the media and how the media influences us on a daily bases.

Yet the one thing that I think people tend to for get is the number 1.

When I say the number 1 I mean you, you and who you choose to live your life and how your life lives you.

Every one hows the saying do you “live to work?” to “Work to live?”

This is only something that you know and about how you chose or try to live your life.

It is easy to think about other things in life when your own personal life is how you chose to live it. Whoever went it comes to living some times it feels like that is all that you are trying to do.

Live.

So what can you do?

I always think about Alice in Wonderland when she says. “I always try to achieve 6 impossible things before breakfast.”

By Lewis Carroll.

Now the things that Alice try to achieve are strange and rally make no sense at already like “Why is a Raven like a writing desk?”

Now if you look at the 6 impossible things more closely could you apply any of them to your every day life?

1. There's a potion that can make you shrink.
2. And a cake that can make you grow.
3. Animals can talk.
4. Cats can disappear.
5. There is a place called Wonderland.
6. I can slay the Jabberwocky.

Now I would not want any one to think or 6 impossible things that that could do before breakfast but 1. 1 thing that you may be able to do every day.

Now everyone makes New Years Resolutions, BUT who sticks to the?

Some of use also focus on Lent and chose those 40 days and 40 nights to try and make a difference to our lives or give up something.

At lost of people seam to go though what I would like to call FADS or are they really “Life Style Changes.” Do they really make a difference to our own personal lives or other peoples?

One thing that a lot of people have been fortuning on is the “War in plastic” in 2019, by not using single use plastic items.

Will you continue to do this in 2020 and what else will you try?

The other thing is that people have become more paperless and are more dependent on receiving things using IT which means more online date is required and internet speed with 5G planed for 2020 in most places.

Question are we not just trying to reinvent the wheel and in time will we go back to pen and ink when the world can no only support IT or provided us with what we need to life our ever increasing “Buy now worry later.” Life styles?

When we buy any new technology what effect dose a new mobile phone, Laptop or IPAD…. Have no our health and the world health?

One major worry is the worry to our health with regards to poor eyesight due to blue screens and causing cancer and other long life health problems?

So what is this currently add to my blog all about?

What do I mean buy “Make do and mend.”

What I mean is that maybe it is time to STOP and think! Before we go out and start buying the latest FAD until really need something. Also that it might be time to learn a new skill or should I say an old one.

With so many skills being lost include the ability to read and write due to IT and the ability to buy almost any thing. Then maybe it is time to learn something new that could help you in the future and become independent.

I am not talking about things like learning a new language, which is a possibly I am talking about the basics like.

Life skill.

Learning to budget

Basic reading and writing.

Basic Cooking Skills

Learning to sew

Learning to Knit or Croquet

The art of conversation and basic manors

I feel that at time that some of the basic things in makes use human are lost like being able to communicate with each other without technology to do so even with our own children.

Now that it is 2020 a lot of educational establishments will be sending out information about up and come course that they will be running some of these may be free to attend so it might be worth looking at what is on offer and possible attending if you have the spare time to do so.

Another way is to use the public library and read and book to learn something new.

You could also obtain sometime online and possible use how to advice or you tube to help you and learning too.

“Make Do and Mend” in 2020.

Apart from my blogs I also have a few Facebook pages and groups that I manage that I try to post to with local training and information.

I have include the links below that may interest you.

So why not today think of one Possible thing that you could do in 2020 to “Make Do and Mend” in you life of 2020.

Hawthorne Love Heart Token Hand Made Canal Art Wedding Engagement Valentine

Hawthorne Love Heart Token Hand Made Canal Art Wedding Engagement Valentine.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hawthorne-Love-Heart-Token-Hand-Made-Canal-Art-Wedding-Engagement-Valentine/253259550781?hash=item3af772103d:g:3OcAAOSwm3paC3Rd

Natural Hawthorne Log Candle Tea Light Holder Hand Made Canal Art Craft

Natural Hawthorne Log Candle Tea Light Holder Hand Made Canal Art Craft.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Natural-Hawthorne-Log-Candle-Tea-Light-Holder-Hand-Made-Canal-Art-Craft/382284148144?hash=item5901e92db0:g:idAAAOSwPAxaC3if

Oak Driftwood Ship or Harbour Timber - Possible Mantle or Decorative Feature

Oak Driftwood Ship or Harbour Timber - Possible Mantle or Decorative Feature.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oak-Driftwood-Ship-or-Harbour-Timber-Possible-Mantle-or-Decorative-Feature/252297914676?hash=item3abe20a934:g:7JgAAOSwPc9WzP4n

Job Lot ISO 7840 A1 Marine Fuel Hose Pipe 6mm ID 13mm OD

Job Lot ISO 7840 A1 Marine Fuel Hose Pipe 6mm ID 13mm OD

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-ISO-7840-A1-Marine-Fuel-Hose-Pipe-6mm-ID-13mm-OD/382355603147?hash=item59062b7ecb:g:02QAAOSw3EVaZhET

UK MADE Stainless Steel CD DVD Shelf Support Angle Bracket Iron Bridge Style.

UK MADE Stainless Steel CD DVD Shelf Support Angle Bracket Iron Bridge Style. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-MADE-Stainless-Steel-CD-DVD-Shelf-Support-Angle-Bracket-Iron-Bridge-Style/383026327875?hash=item592e25f143:g:CA8AAOSwhBBdFJ5p This Auction Is For A Single (1) Stainless Steel Shelf Support Bracket. 17cm x 17cm.  3 Screw Holes Per Side (See Pictures) Lightly Brushed Stainless Finish. Two Piece Slot Together Construction - Will Be Pre-Built As Per Picture. UK INSPIRED, DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED We Only Have 50 Of These Available From Our Production Run. We Have Designed This Piece Based On What We Saw Of The Famous Iron Bridge In Shropshire, England.  The Circle And Slot-Together Construction Reflect Design Features From The Bridge Itself.  Only We Used Stainless Steel And Not Iron.

STAINLESS Tilting Solar Panel Brackets Narrow Boat Barge Wide Beam Cruiser Yacht

STAINLESS Tilting Solar Panel Brackets Narrow Boat Barge Wide Beam Cruiser Yacht.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-Tilting-Solar-Panel-Brackets-Narrow-Boat-Barge-Wide-Beam-Cruiser-Yacht/254461665261?hash=item3b3f18dfed:g:H~8AAOSwFWNeAMdM

This Is For A Two (2) Pack Of Laser Cut STAINLESS STEEL Solar Panel Mounting Brackets - Enough To Fit One (1) Panel.  Cut From 2mm Thickness Stainless Steel.

H=205mm   W=230mm   (As Per Picture 5)

8.5mm Width Slot For Fitting The M8 Tightening Knobs / Bolts.

Holes Cut For M6 Bolts To Secure The Feet.

The Deburring Process Leaves A Lightly Brushed Finish On The Steel.  This Finish Varies And May Contain Some Imperfections  (See Pictures).

These Mounting Brackets Are For Mobile Installations That Need Occasional Re-Setting As The Host Vehicle / Portable Structure Has Moved.

Typically Used On Canal / River Boats And Sea Going Vessels As Well As Mobile Homes / Caravans / Trailers.  Can Also Be Used On Domestic Installations To Cater For Seasonal Changes Of Sun Angle.

Curil K2 Engine Case Sealing Compound 60ml For Air Cooled VW Volkswagen Porsche and Curil T Engine Sealant Compound 60ml For Air Cooled VW Volkswagen Porsche

Curil K2 Engine Case Sealing Compound 60ml For Air Cooled VW Volkswagen Porsche and Curil T Engine Sealant Compound 60ml For Air Cooled VW Volkswagen Porsche.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Curil-T-Engine-Sealant-Compound-60ml-For-Air-Cooled-VW-Volkswagen-Porsche/380987478318?hash=item58b49f912e:g:vfQAAOSwRUhY-MwS

GRAPHOGEN Engine Building Assembly Lube - Crankshafts Bearings Cams Pistons

GRAPHOGEN Engine Building Assembly Lube - Crankshafts Bearings Cams Pistons

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_ssn=volksbolts&LH_PrefLoc=&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Graphogen+&_sacat=0

This Auction Is For A 50g Tube Of Graphogen Engine Assembly Compound. In Our Experience This Should Be Enough For One (4 Cylinder) Engine Builds We Also Stock A Bigger 125g Tube (Click Here To Go To The eBay Listing) Now For The Marketing :  Graphogen Assembly Compound is a colloidal graphite paste in oil and gives protection and peace of mind when running in all types of precision built machinery. Graphogen provides an excellent safeguard against the potential rubbing or scuffing of metal components and is the first line in protection until oil pressure is obtained. Graphogen is a paste and, as such, will not run off any parts it is applied to. The treated engine can be stored for a long time and will have, on starting and from the very first revolution, the full protection of the colloidal graphite film against any deficiency in lubrication.  Without Graphogen and a lack of lubrication, there could be damage to the engine until full oil pressure is achieved.  Once the engine is up to temperature, the Graphogen simply dissolves in to the engine oil. Graphogen can be used on all working surfaces of an engine during assembly, thereby giving the full benefit of the colloidal graphite to the engine parts right from the start. All internal surfaces of moving parts – especially cylinder walls, pistons, bearings, crankshafts, valve stems, camshafts etc can be coated with a liberal layer of Graphogen. Graphogen has been used for many years, by the likes of Rolls Royce, Lotus, Perkins and Saab, and by many others in the trade.

WE SHIP TO EUROPE, USA & CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, JAPAN etc. (enquire for current postage rates to YOUR destination) ALL PARTS ARE SHIPPED FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK) Please Allow Royal Mail / USPS / Your National Delivery Company Time To Deliver We Will Use Recorded Delivery On All U.K. Orders For Larger Orders In Excess Of 2 Kg We Use UPS Or FedEx

PAYMENT   UK CUSTOMERS : PAYPAL (£UKP or $USD) / Personal Cheque (£UKP only) / Postal Orders (£UKP only)   USA CUSTOMERS : PAYPAL ONLY ($USD or £UKP)   EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS : PAYPAL ONLY (£UKP or $USD)   CUSTOMERS IN THE REST OF THE WORLD : PAYPAL ONLY (£UKP or $USD)

115ml Duralac Anti Corrosive Compound Dissimilar Metals Marine Boat Land Rover

115ml Duralac Anti Corrosive Compound Dissimilar Metals Marine Boat Land Rover.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254459151234?ul_noapp=true

This Auction Is For A 115g Tube Of Duralac Anti-Corrosive Jointing Compound Duralac Is A Chromate Containing Jointing Compound Designed To Inhibit Electrolytic Decomposition Between Dissimilar Metals – Often Called Galvanic Corrosion. Ideal For Fitting Stainless Bolts To Old Cars, Boats And Other Vehicles. Use On Bolts, Screws, Rivets Etc. When Components Of A Structure Are Of Different Materials.  It Is Essential The ‘Points Or Faces’ Of Contact Be Treated With Duralac To Inhibit Corrosion In The Presence Of An Electrolyte Where Considerable Differences In Potential Arise. USES: Between aluminium alloy plates, extrusions and bolts or rivets used in building applications. In general engineering applications where dissimilar contact cannot be avoided. In vehicle building where aluminium alloy contacts steel. For marine application where corrosion is accelerated by brine concentration. In close proximity to the sea where a salt laden atmosphere will meet the structures and set up electrolytic cells. In aerospace where rivets/bolts are secured into aluminium plates

WE SHIP TO EUROPE, USA & CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, JAPAN etc. (enquire for current postage rates to YOUR destination) ALL PARTS ARE SHIPPED FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK) Please Allow Royal Mail / USPS / Your National Delivery Company Time To Deliver We Will Use Recorded Delivery On All U.K. Orders For Larger Orders In Excess Of 2 Kg We Use UPS Or FedEx

“366 and more things to do “ISBN 0709706855."

“366 and more things to do “ISBN 0709706855."

The for 2020 that we will aim to read and blog about.

6th January 2020

Once Callan turns 6 on the 6th January 2020 we are going to let him be more involved in his blog that I set up for him so that he can learn more about IT and work on the skills that will Surport hi though life and give him his independence.

The fist thing that he will post is a Christmas story that he will be working on over the Christmas Holidays for school.

2020

Over the next few weeks we are going to be focusing on a range of new product and services fore 2020.

We are looking at bring out some New lines that also include interior products for the traveling life style.  This is to enable your mode of transport to be more of a "home away from home."

So no mater how long your are traveling you have the product and service that you are looking for, we have been looking hat having product made that are bespoke by using the following business that we have listed on our blog.

We are also slowly adding to our own CAD Catalogue, use of reputable suppliers, manufactures and branded products.

At the moment we are updating our Spoonflower online store please click the link below for more information.

https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/volksbolts_kabfa_designs_?sub_action=designs

Like with any thing that we design we can have proto types made and order them in house for you to view.  So if you have seen any thing on line you like but are unsure about buying it them please get in touch to find out more before buying.

22 Amazing Inventions That Will Save Our Planet

22 Amazing Inventions That Will Save Our Planet

What Magazine?

Over the next few months we will be scanning the shelves to see which magazines that we would recomend buying or possibly subscribing to in 2020.

With all magazines on line now and on social media is it worth buying them in paper back?

We will also be looking at advertising some of our new products in selected magazines in 2020.

So please stay up to date by clicking on the subscribe by email button on our blog, and Facebook page.

We will also be adding a magazine review page to our blog(s) pages too.

4th November Blog 2019 Two

Computer Games Yes or No?

When it comes to staying fit and healthy I am one of the last people to jump into playing computer games.

It is never been any thing that I would recommend, setting in front of a computer screen for hours at a time.

I would always say go for a walk or read a book.

But since computer games started to become more physical and more hands on. With Wi-Fi (I do not have one. I have found myslef looking into computerese games as tool and a way to teach my children different skills that may help them later in life.

I have always said that learning to read and writes a must and so is keeping up to date with Information Technology.

So for the first time this week end I allowed my children to play a computer game.

We did this as a family by linking the computer to the TV so that every one could join in and take turns.

I am not very computer orientated and so I picked up some computer games from a local charity shop for about 50p each.

GOOD IDEA FOR GIFTS.

I then crossed my fingers and toes and hoped that I could get them to play knowing that some times this dose to all ways happen.

For the first time we managed to play as a family with everyone joined in.

The Games that we played I have listed below.

Other world Spring of Shadows Hidden Object Game By Blacklime Games /Big Fish (aged 7)

Dora the Explorer Lost City Adventure Nickelodeon (aged 3+)

Now ever playing computer games I found both of these every had to do so teaching my children what to do was a challenge.

All I can say is thank you to all of those gamers out their who put out information on how to play these games and how to “cheat.”

I was so happy that I was able to interact with my boys on a cold wet day and actually teach them something.

I pick these games because they are about problem solving and really get your mind thinking and looking at how things work.

I know that in the past there was a big promotion about “Brain Training” and things like cross words, work searching and Sudoku where all the range.

Now it is all about being creative and colouring and painting by number.

For me I think that little and often is the key.

So my aim with my boys is that on a Sunday afternoon we will look at playing a game as a family.

I already have a rule that Sunday is family day no mobile phones are allowed. At times this can be a challenge due to both me and my children's dad being self employed and running most of your lives on line now.

But for one day a week I like to turn off and just live with out the phone.

So my plan with be to check out what games I have and make sure that I know how to set them up and if some games do include multiply players I will look into this.

I still love board games but I know that with the game being on my PC then I am not going to have to worry about my little ones losing the pieces of putting them into their mouths.

Aims

Also I now that the games are off line and will not cost me money if my children were to click on the wrong box so to speak.

I am hope to improve family time by allowing this one day a week treat.

Enable the boys to learn and improve their IT skills.

Improve their thinking, memory, manual dexterity,, communication, team building and confidence.

So we shall see.