The next video is running late (and doesn’t yet exist)
Just a quick note to say that this last week has been a productivity write off so I’ll only be startling work on the next video in the morning.
I was sick for a few days, then I needed to visit someone in hospital and finally I had to build a shed. You’ll appreciate that none of this involved pressing record on a camera, therefore I’m starting from scratch tomorrow.
I’m aiming for a shorter video so that I’ll have something to share sooner rather than later.
Sorry about this, it’s just that sometimes life gets in the way. It’s when death gets in the way that productivity takes a real nosedive though. (Fortunately this is not the case this time).
That’s it for the moment, as always thanks for reading.
EDIT - Just to clarify, no one I know has died this week - however it’s always a looming spectre. I should remember that my sometimes morbid sense of humor (inherited from my mother) doesn’t always travel.
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You building a shed would have been classic Mat fodder. You missed out on a great video there Mat. Tag line could have been, " Man builds shed." Was it a vintage shed? 🤣🤣
On the sharp gf9191. Speaking to my hifi guru mate, hesndone a few of these and is sure that the problem with the wow and flutter is down to the capstan rubber tube not being right (the tubing used isn't round enough and may be rubbing on the capstan surround) he's sent me a link to the 'right' bits on the eBay! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284696323087?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s0xNovMGSc2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lHMF6nmDTN2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY hope that helps. He certainly sorted out my gf9090. The w+f is negligible. Cheers and thanks for all you do!
Noodles in the shed for the next Patreon update then me thinks!!
Shed construction, certainly a content opportunity there 😁. Take care, do what you need to do for health, friends and family. We will still be here
I won't shed any tears this time! You deserve a break.
Make a shed video, pls
Mat, we are always hoping you are taking sufficient time to care for your own needs and mental health - it’s frankly good for the channel when you are enjoying yourself, and you can’t have that without some balance. Wishing for the best for you and your loved ones.
Thank you for the heads up. :)
1969: Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson. 2024: Matthew "One Shed" Taylor.
You beat me to it! :-(
I guess Mat didn't purchase from solidsheds.com, this time. 😲 [sorry, but it had to be done.. I hope someone gets the reference]
Was that the radio ad? "Great selection, free erection" 😅. That jingle lives in my head rent free!
Thanks for shedding some light on the situation.
Well, I think we all know what a shed can take out of a man.
But what can a man take out of a shed?
You don't need to justify it mate, just look after your family - things like bereavements take time. With all the content you spoil us with, you take as long as you want, I do videos about trains, and when realife stuff comes into play, you've just got to put them on a backburner. And play Spectrum and 64 games and demos!
Don’t worry about it Mat. You’re entitled to be late no matter the cause. I’m sorry for your loss. 💔
Big hugs - take your time :)
No apologies! It's good that life gets in the way. Please take care
Please don't apologize! Life is far more important. I'd rather we have a life-balanced Matt instead of a stressed out Matt - it makes for better videos :)
[Edit: I previously wrote "I'm sorry for your loss" but you updated to say you didn't lose anyone, which is always comforting to know]. I stand by the second part about taking all the time you need to do whatever mental health things you need to take care of yourself.
I'm just here to join the chorus of those who would have loved seeing you build a shed! Beside that, no need to apologise for skipping a week!
Unpopular opinion: I'd rather not see Mat & co-builder create a shed. I'd rather see a group of us patrons build him a kick-ass studio shed. 😅
Your confidence with us using power tools and not ending up with a collapsible death trap for Mat is as admirable as it is worrisome, Grace. 😂
Even the GOAT of tech YouTube should take a break now and then. Hope the shed stays upright (mine hasn't).
We were robbed of a "Techmoan builds a shed" video!
I would have love to see you building a shed, any content from you is good content
I am seriously considering putting up a small steel shed, would like to have seen your take on it. Feel better brother.
Go for at least one size up from what you think you need. I started thinking about a 4ft x 3ft Ketter plastic shed. Then I actually bought a 6ft x 4ft wooden shed. Now I have put stuff in there I wish I had gone for a larger size.
Shed video or it never happened. 😸
Cheers for letting us know and hope it goes well and you're feeling better... And it's a hit! If in doubt buy 50 minidisc players and do a video again ;)
Thanks for the update but not a problem - Life provides challenges for all of us
Looking forward to the video whenever it arrives!
Take care Mat, but I can't help thinking that a video of you building a shed could be a real winner!😀
Oh… I was looking to the Techmoan building a shed video :(
Love having weekly videos, but life happens!
I have never expected a video each week, so take your time and look after yourself.
I hope the shed build wasn’t an urgent thing…I had to do some emergency repairs this week following last week’s wind. (I came out last week to find my shed door at the other end of the garden!). Take care and hope you’re feeling better :)
Just as long as you never fall into my levels of malaise within the past month... you'll be in good shape. It's rough having little motivation or enthusiasm for life, so I've been forcing myself to do things. I admire you because you can have catch-up days/weeks to recoup if you need to. Remember we're all on your side and rooting for you. Be good to you 🤍.
Malaise is rubbish, isn't it? Hope you're doing ok
Keep Calm and Carry On
No problem , thanks for th heads up . Hope you are better
I've never known anyone so honest..... What about the dog ate the sd card or the computer crashed during editing ....... I think we all look forward to your video's Mat, but equally we all respect real life happens. All the Best !! 👍
Hope you are better, and the person you visited in the hospital too. Take care.
Take it easy Mat. There’s way more important things in life than feeling some form of obligation to put out videos on a specific schedule. I (and I think the rest of us) really don’t mind if it takes a week, two weeks, three weeks or more for a new video.
No problem at all, Mat. Life happens sometimes.
No need to apologize. I hope you're feeling better and your friend has a speedy recovery.
No video on building the shed? As someone who has neglected to fix his fence for the past year, you have my sympathy! Videos come when videos come, don't worry about it. We're always happy to wait, life needs to come first.
Not a problem Matt. Maybe you could have filmed the shed build ?…..😉
It was a two person job and the other person wouldn’t want to be on camera sweating in a back garden.