British Programmer living in Andorra

  The savings are calculated per trip (e.g. 1-way = €18 saved; round trip = €26 saved). The cumulative savings subtract the €90 A-PRIME subscription fee. So, you break even after 5 round trips or 6 one-way trips .

I've just launched a free and ultimately reliable way to transfer your photos and videos from Flickr to Google Photos: http://www.transferfrom.xyz/flickr-to-google-photos   Having faced the hassle of moving my own massive photo collection (and the location-data that Flickr kindly strips out) between platforms, trying various ways, failing.   I determined that I'd have write my own program to do it - so I built one.  (In Python - a new language that I'm learning). Here's the gist: 1) Use the Flickr export tool.  This is the simplest and cleanest way to get all your Images and Videos out. 2) Set up a Google Cloud account, API access via a credentials file 3) Download my Python app.  FlickrToGooglePhotos.exe 4) Place the Google Cloud file in the same folder as the Python app. 5) Run it! 6) My app will retry, throttle where necessary until all you photos and videos are uploaded. 7) View your world travels on the Google Photos app on your phone and enjoy all the...

For those interested in land and property data, getting clear, well-structured insights is crucial. That’s where the Landcycle Property report comes in. I worked with my team to develop the system that generates this report, and in this article, I’ll walk you through its key features, why they matter, and how they make life easier for those working with land information. What Does the Report Do? The report compiles structured data into an easy-to-read document, presenting key insights about a particular piece of land or property. Whether you’re a developer, planner, or investor, the goal is to provide all the relevant information in one place—clearly formatted and ready to use. Key Features 1. Clean, Professional Layout A good report isn’t just about the data—it’s about how it’s presented. The report is designed to be visually clear and easy to navigate, with logical sections and well-spaced formatting. If you’ve ever had to wade through a messy, hard-to-read document, you’ll app...

 

We've just driven the car back; the boy and me that is. I must say that drive is getting to be a bit of slog; much harder on the old body than it used to be say ten years ago....  And to cap it all it's not much cheaper than taking the Britanny Ferries via Bilbao or Stantander. I've totalled the cost for here for reference when considering the next trip back to England. Date Item Amount (£) Amount (€) Converted to GBP (£) Notes 24 Sep 2024 Tesco (Fuel) £109.00 £109.00 Fuel for the car before leaving Surbiton 24 Sep 2024 P&O Ferries Dover-Calais £150.00 £150.00 Ferry cost from Dover to Calais 24 Sep 2024 European Seaway Dover - Food/Drinks £3.65 £3.65 Onboard food and drink 24 Sep 2024 European Seaway Dover - Food/Drinks £29.90 £29.90 Additional onboard purchases 24 Sep 2024 Relais La Dentelle d'Alençon (Fuel) €133.55 £111.29 Fuel stop in France at TotalEnergies (72.82L at €1.834/L) 24 Sep 2024 Mercure Tours Nord, Parcay Meslay (Hotel) £174.71 £174.71 Overnight...

I've become a bit of an expert at drop off and pick up at Gatwick Airport over the last couple of years. Gatwick Airport have committed to 52% of journey to and from the airport being made by public transport by 2030.  Very commendable. Seems they intend to do this by raising parking charges to levels that include the loss of arms, legs and even testicles. " The charge will be £5 for 10 minutes, and £1 for each additional minute up to 20 minutes. The maximum charge will be £25 and the maximum length of stay 30 mins." Today it is £6, for both quick drop-off and up to 15 minutes pick-up. It says there "£25" maximum charge.  I don't believe that. What to do We had a double-pickup yesterday - friends leaving, being dropped-off at 13.50 and daughter arriving back by 16.30.  When I entered this into the pre-booking system it says £55!  There are only 30 minute increments available. So what I did this time was drop the friends of, and drop off wife...  £6 for the...