by Richard on June 1, 2009
I’m back. There’s been no particular reason for my absence. Just “stuff”. That, and not feeling like I had anything to say. And when you have nothing to say, it’s usually best to say nothing!
Last Friday I went with my family to Liverpool, a sort of end-of-half-term treat or the kids. It’s a simple plan: [...]
by Richard on April 12, 2009
RealClimate::Breaking the Silence About Spring
Did you know that in 1965 the U.S. Department of Agriculture planted a particular variety of lilac in more than seventy locations around the U.S. Northeast, to detect the onset of spring — in turn to be used to determine the appropriate timing of corn planting and the like? The records [...]
by Richard on May 8, 2007
I enjoy puzzles of most kinds, though they can be timewasters if I’m not careful. Cryptic crosswords are a favourite, though I’ve rarely finished one in any of the ‘quality’ newspapers. There usually comes a point at which my knowledge is found wanting and I’m unable to get further without a serious trawl of the [...]
by Richard on July 12, 2006
Solve Sudoku (Without even thinking!) (but only if the puzzle isn’t really difficult) via Andrew Careaga
by Richard on April 17, 2006
If you’re a fan of Doctor Who and enjoy Sudoku puzzles, have a look at the BBC’s Doctor Who games page and try the SuDocWho puzzle. Fun for children of all ages.
Thunderous applause to Wood for sharing via email.
by Richard on September 27, 2005
By popular demand.
Well, Olive asked.
by Richard on September 24, 2005
by Richard on September 19, 2005
I enjoy puzzles of most kinds, though they can be timewasters if I’m not careful. Cryptic crosswords are a favourite, though I’ve rarely finished one in any of the ‘quality’ newspapers. There usually comes a point at which my knowledge is found wanting and I’m unable to get further without a serious trawl of the [...]
by Richard on September 18, 2005
I realise that not everyone likes these things, but I enjoy ‘em. The rules are dead easy - fill in the grid so that every column, row and 3×3 box contains the numbers 1-9. No need to do any adds, takeaways or guzzinters. It’s about reason, not ‘rithmetic.
This one is very gentle.
Try it - it’s [...]