fosstodon.org is one of the many independent Mastodon servers you can use to participate in the fediverse.
Fosstodon is an invite only Mastodon instance that is open to those who are interested in technology; particularly free & open source software. If you wish to join, contact us for an invite.

Administered by:

Server stats:

10K
active users

#charityshopfinds

0 posts0 participants0 posts today

Today's charity shop Puffin finds (from Hereford's superb Oxfam bookshop).

Both new to me, I read half of The Twelve And The Genii on the bus home, what an absolutely lovely book about a boy who finds some old toy soldiers in the attic, which turn out to have belonged to the Brontë children.

Nicholas Fisk - Space Hostages
Pauline Clarke - The Twelve And The Genii

Continued thread

And since we were out and about, a trip to the charity shop was in order. Another Jackie Gleason to add to the library. A bit of cleaning and protective sleeves, then I'll give it a spin.

... what they say about the album...

"Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz" is a classic lounge and easy-listening album from 1955, capturing Gleason’s signature lush orchestral sound. Known for its smooth arrangements and romantic themes, it was designed to evoke an elegant, nostalgic atmosphere. Perfect for unwinding or setting a relaxing mood.

Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass
Volume 2
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Blue
1963, Canada

Well then, another of my charity shop finds. Great vinyl and cover condition, but I think I've determined that horns in the lead role are not necessarily my thing.

---

"Volume 2" captures the vibrant flair of Herb Alpert’s early work with the Tijuana Brass, where the brassy exuberance of the '60s is on full display. It’s an album that boldly commands attention, even if it doesn’t suit every listener's taste. Its cultural significance in the jazz and Latin scenes, however, is undeniable—this one’s a cornerstone of the era.

#Music#Vinyl#Jazz

Much of what little aid is reaching Gaza ends up being sold on the black market at crazy prices. So I am asking you for money to send to a friend in Gaza to buy food and water for her family.

#gaza #palestine #fundraiser #donate #food #CharityShopFinds

PayPal: ko-fi.com/londonerabroad

Just cards: gogetfunding.com/money-to-feed

Take a look!

Ko-fiSupport Michael John Smith on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/londonerabroadCollecting money for a family in Gaza to spend on food and water.

I bought this indoor drone for £4 at a charity shop but discovered that the battery charger was missing. I'll need to jury rig a charger for its 300mAh battery in order to test whether it still works. It still had a voltage of 3.75V but the props wouldn't start and the LEDs just blinked.

One of the 3 AAA batteries in the tilt sensing remote control was also leaking. The other two batteries have expiry dates of 2014 and 2019

When I am not making brand new notebooks I enjoy fixing old books. This was a £1.50 broken book from a charity shop that I decided to give a new lease of life to for my son! Absolutely loved doing this.

I recorded videos of most of the steps - apart from little bits there my head got in the way of the camera! They are over on my TikTok account.