Monthly Archives: November 2016

November update

As November draws to a close we in the UK are experiencing some of the coldest nights of this Autumn. Cold air sweeping down from the Arctic, apparently. This morning my roof covered in frost and me feeling relief I … Continue reading

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Can talking to someone be a hobby?

If you had to sum up tapesponding in a few words it basically boils down to talking to someone. Can such an everyday activity really be labelled a hobby? When we meet friends in the pub or bump into a … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

We have quite a lot of American friends who read this blog so may I wish them all a very happy Thanksgiving. I love the taste of a turkey dinner, which I understand is traditional on this day. Another special treat I’ve … Continue reading

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Keeping notes

Part of the hobby of tapesponding involves keeping notes. There are no hard and fast rules about how to take notes. I know some tapesponders simply use a scrap of paper to jot down a few ideas and after the … Continue reading

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How some people view democracy

Forgive me but this is something I must get off my chest! Here in the UK, as the world knows, we recently held a referendum to decide whether we should remain in or leave the EU. The majority of voters wished … Continue reading

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Which recording format is best for tapesponding?

The very nature of tapesponding involves making a sound recording onto some physical format and sending it through the post to your friend. The term ‘tapesponding’ actually covers reel to reel, cassette, minidisc and even recordable CD. Many involved in the … Continue reading

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New look

As from this month the Tapesponding Blog has a new look. Before I go any further the changes are probably not permanent. From time to time the site needs freshening up and what better than change the header and home … Continue reading

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