After changing over to Octopus Energy , My solar export has now been set up so i am already exporting what energy i dont use back to the grid.

Its only 15p per KWH ( supply in is around 25p dependant on market) , however its another bit knocked off my usage bill over the course of the year. Once march arrives , i should end up with very little to pay per month/ quarter if anything at all.

As it stands at the moment , even with the bad weather lately , im still generating enough to cover my daily use , so im looking forward to later in the year .

Octopus took care of everything regarding moving away from my old supplier and as a bonus it seems i was in credit by £970 so that will be refunded back to my bank in a few days .

It was time for a move , unhappy with British Gas and with having Solar panels installed , I needed a decent supplier who i could trust.

I will also be exporting any unused energy back to the grid and will earn 15 pence per KWH to help to pay for any direct from grid bills.

If you would like to use my link to join Octopus , we can both earn £50 each to add to our accounts.

https://share.octopus.energy/taupe-steak-564

HEALTH

Its not been too bad a year. Certainly less hospital and doctors visits . health remains stable , Aorta hasnt increased in size so thats good news and im being watched on my other issues.

DRONES

New drone laws came into affect in 2026. As im registered with an A2COFC im allowed more freedom on where i can fly , but with the recent law changes , i can now fly all of my fleet in built up areas.

I added 2 drones to my fleet earlier in 2025 as i knew the change was coming 😛

SOLAR INSTALL

I had solar panels installed around September 2025. i’m already saving around £100 every 3 months, however as we come out of the worst of the weather period, this will jump dramatically and i should save a fortune.

…I was also awarded a £300 and £150 towards my Gas and Electricity bills so ive been able to keep warm and thats great if you take blood thinners.

There’s Lots more that happened last year but i think these was my best moments other than having my grandson to visit ( i wont include any info or pictures on this site for obvious reasons )

feel free to catch up on everything by checking the blog for anything you have missed.

Here’s to a great 2026 !

I already own a Ninja speedy , its great for steaming but i wanted the Ninja Foodie too as its great for quickly cooking full meals in one go. Its great , i honestly havent used my gas oven since Christmas.

…. i was so impressed , i got the Ninja knife set too !

Never brush the snow off your car using a yard brush lol. It may be lazy to do it that way , but it destroys your paintwork.

….. ignore if you have citroen , it wont make a difference 😛

I went for my yearly scan a few days ago , i’m pleased to say it remains the the same size so i fight on another year !!.

I had my paperwork delivered today ( MCS and G98 ). This, along with the invoice allows me to sell any unused solar energy back to the grid ( my energy supplier ).

Even at this time of year , its producing enough energy to provide me with free electric throughout the day , however once i start to generate far more than i can use i can sell to the grid to cover any imported electric .

Bambu Labs have just released their latest 3d printer … the P2S.

Lots of Ai detection on these , and also the AMS is also a heater so dries the filament as you print.

Thats my 4th so i need a bigger house now lol.

… it was funny though

I almost missed watching someone reverse out the drive today and dragging the rubbish bin across the road … good job i didn’t miss it !!

Those things around your car are used for seeing whats around you , good job there wasnt anyone walking past !

Time for some new blinds.

I chose these from Amanda for Blinds.

2 sets of waterproof ones for the kitchen and upstairs bathroom and 3 sets of blackout blinds for both bedrooms and stairs.

that should stop the nosey git staring in …. you know who you are 🙂