Cool Truck, Chilled Beer, Rock Music and amazing art

Author

gordon bowerman
November 13, 2023

Welcome to my newsletter, an insight into my world and where I share my latest finds in the world of music, art, books, podcasts, and products.

Each edition is carefully curated to showcase what I have come across during the preceding week.

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"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." -Babe Ruth

Image of the week

COOL LOCATION

St Dunstan in the East

The Church of St Dunstan was originally built around 1100 and is a Grade I listed building. It was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London. 

The Church was also severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. Wren's tower and steeple survived the bombing. During the re-organisation of the Anglican Church after World war II it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan’s. In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970.

Music I’m listening to 

The Dead Daisies

I’m watching

The greatest Bull Rider of all Time

Beer of the week 

 Kona Brewery Big Wave

This golden ale from Hawaii will have your taste buds tingling. It has a soft fruit aroma that is reminiscent of pineapple and passion fruit, and the taste is fresh with very little dryness and a lot of papaya and pineapple without ever becoming sweet. It’s very, very drinkable.

Coffee Time

Make the perfect instant coffee:

1. For most coffees, the ideal is 1-2 teaspoons per 8 ounces of water.

2. Instant coffee granules contain amylum, a complex carbohydrate that hardens to create a powdery, chalky taste and consistency. Add a little cold water to the granules before you add the rest. Only add enough to wet all of the coffee to soften the amylum and turn it into a paste. This helps give your instant coffee a smoother flavor.  

3. Add your hot water and milk. You may need to adjust this a little according to your taste. Personally I add a dash of cold milk to the paste before the hot water.

Enjoy.

Get £5 off your first order at Pact Coffee Here 

Art

Check out Alex Yanes work on Instagram, he produces amazing three dimensional works that are just fantastic.

Automotive

Dream Chevy Truck

My dream daily driver, check out the instagram link for more on this stunning machine.

EDC

The old fashion spinning top has now been refined and has become a collectible in its own right. This is a basic stainless spinning top that can spin for upto 12 minutes .

They are great for relieving stress, killing time or as a conversation piece.

There are a huge range of spinning tops available from the simple to those that are works of art created by craftsmen. Have a search online you will be amazed at some of the creations.

Stainless Steel Spinning

This one is available on Amazon here in stainless, bronze, black and iridescent

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