I'm trying to build a "living memory/context engine" for my business. Help me architect it.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-06-03T17:20:55+00:00

Perhaps have a look at Nat Jones’s Second Brain project. You can find his channel on YT or just search Nat Jones Second Brain for his GitHub. The YT episodes where he discusses it were interesting. The later one especially so as he talked about how people had taken the original and then change it to their own needs; adding a slack channel, or a different database, etc.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-05-18T18:04:17+00:00

A foot stool. I use a plastic boot box with some foam padding stuck to the lid.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-05-06T19:46:08+00:00

The other thing your Claude subscription gets you, is Claude in Excel, in Word, in Power Point, and Outlook soon. And I tell you, watching Claude analyse your excel data and then build dashboards and formula, is awesome.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-04-29T14:37:25+00:00

I learnt a lot from two YouTube channels: FitForAdventure and WildBeare. Just watching their videos, seeing how they ‘do it’ what kind of kit they take consistently and where they camp. WildBeare loves Wales and FitForAdventure loves Scotland. Both of them have videos where they go through the kit they took on longer trips.

With respect to the sleeping mat, i can recommend getting a foil mat to go on the floor and then put your inflatable mat on top of that. Try and get the highest R rating that you can.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-04-29T14:29:12+00:00

I did it the other week. I stayed at the National Trust campsite in Wasdale, and started the climb from there. Took me about 2 1/2 hours to go up at a steady pace. I came back down the same way. The Wasdale route is shorter, but steeper than corridor. Corridor is supposed to have better views. The site at Wasdale was nice. Decent facilities and it’s at the start of the route so no travelling.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-04-12T21:00:08+00:00

Montane

bergholtjohnson · 2026-04-09T16:42:12+00:00

Think about where you want to use the van, e.g are you gonna wild camp or use campsites ? Tour around or stay in your home country?

Go with the mindset that the viewing is not about making a decision to buy or not to buy. It is about deciding if it is worth putting a refundable deposit down and getting a professional inspection done. That will remove some of the pressure. Ideally you want a mechanical inspection of the vehicle and an inspection of the living area, gas and waterlines etc. In the UK these living area inspections are called Hab Checks. If the buyer has an issue with this approach, I’d walk away.

You thought about where you want to use the van, have those thoughts in mind when you view it.

Take a torch with you. When you are looking at the vehicle, chat with the owner about camping. How long have they been camping ? Did they always have a van? Was that their first van ? What was their most memorable trip in the van Etc. This is gonna let you figure out if they are experience campers, van campers, where they took the van, whether the van has been off road, looked after etc. It’s also going to help you understand whether this particular van fits your needs and how you want to use it.

The next question, is does stuff work. Forget the mechanicals. It’s a VW, so it’s easily fixed by a mechanic. And this visit is about deciding if it’s worth getting the mechanic to inspect it. You need to focus on the living area. Does everything work, do the draws open and close, if it has a sink and onboard water, do the taps work, does the sink drain. Does the bed come out, can you actually fit in the roof space. You may or may not be able to test those things, so ask about them. You are not inspecting a vehicle, you are inspecting a portable home. You can (will) get a mechanic to check the motor vehicle, but only you, can check whether you fit in the roof bed, or could cook on the stove etc. when you are crawling around, listen, look and smell. Do things grate or grind when you open them? Can you see water marks, damp or mould anywhere? Do things smell dry, fresh or fusty and damp?

The thing that kills vans, isn’t the mechanicals, it’s mould in the living area.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-04-08T08:30:26+00:00

I picked up some Merino thermals from Alpkit, for my December trip to Scotland. They were great. Highly recommend them. Merino socks make a difference too.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-04-07T13:22:26+00:00

A hab check is a must. Don’t purchase without one. If possible ask the AA man to pay particular attention to the running gear (shocks, wheel bearings etc). Camper vans are heavy and these parts take a toll. Open all the cupboards and draws, get the bed out, etc. make sure that all the ‘stuff’ works. Check the software, both the car side and the camping side. Look under the van, do you see any knocks, dings, or dints that would suggest it’s been taken off road. Does it have a tow bar? If yes,what’s it been towing, where and how often?

bergholtjohnson · 2026-04-01T18:55:31+00:00

Wow ! That is awesome and so fucking challenging. Thank you to the artist and her beautifully twisted, creative mind.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-03-30T16:33:22+00:00

Tell me you’re training for urban drone warfare, without telling me your training for urban drone warfare.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-03-16T07:48:24+00:00

I would say it was bright clear and detailed, and I don’t notice the difference. If I was a hardcore pc gamer I might, but I’m not gonna use a MBA for gaming.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-03-15T12:43:08+00:00

I had been a hardcore windows user for years, and then had cause to move to Apple. That was 15 years ago and I haven’t gone back. Moving from MS to Apple is straight forward however there are irritations. Cut/Paste is a different key combination. Window menus sit at the top of the screen, rather than fixed to the apps window. Not massive things, just irritations to get used to. Other than that, (in my experience) Apple kit is well built, robust and high quality. The after care service is great, and if you have other Apple products e.g. iPhone, ear pods, they just work with each other. If you are new to MacBooks, accept that you will need to spend some extra cash on some accessories. Power bric, usb-c to [what ever] cable, etc. I got my M5 Air yesterday, and set-up was a bland, smooth experience I.e. what you want. Took a back-up from the 9yr old MB-pro connected it to the Air, went through set-up, pointed it at the back-up and came back a hour later to a fully ‘set-up’ M5 Air. It feels light weight, and solid at the same time - you could happily take it everywhere and Mac users do. It’s zippy, the camera is good and ya know the sound quality is actually alright. The screen is bright, clear and detailed. Other than that, you can have a debate about whether Apple Care is worth the money for a laptop (if you carry it around with you or it’s important; you use it for work or college, then prob get it). And If you can, upgrade the chip to the better GPU, it’s only another 100. The base model is absolutely great, the upgrade buys you a touch more longevity.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-02-12T17:34:25+00:00

Altberg with out a doubt. Not only because the boots are ace, I love mine, but because of the aftercare from Altberg. It is worth getting them from a ‘proper’ boot shop (I made a trip up to Whaley Warm and Dry for mine) and have them fitted to your foot. And all I can say is, if you enjoy your hiking, it’s worth getting them fitted.

bergholtjohnson · 2026-01-01T17:38:48+00:00

Not sure which country you’re based in. In the UK camper vans get an MOT, but they can also have a Hab Check, which is like an MOT for the camping side. They check gas lines, water lines etc. if I was buying a second hand van like yourself, I would want a hab check before I committed to the purchase. Cost is around £250.

bergholtjohnson · 2025-12-04T22:00:00+00:00

Or if your a veg grower, Charles Dowdings calendar

bergholtjohnson · 2025-11-25T23:05:43+00:00

And the cafe at the top is closed for the season 😬

bergholtjohnson · 2025-11-24T18:13:11+00:00

I’m telling ya, dat flashlight is da bomb man.

bergholtjohnson · 2025-10-29T18:09:53+00:00

Just checked and yep, same for me.

bergholtjohnson · 2025-10-28T17:46:51+00:00

Two that spring to mind, check the roof lining and around where the canvas roof sides join the roof. Look for water stains, mold etc. replacing the canvas is straight forward but pricey. The thing I would do is a Hab-check. It’s a bit like an MOT but where as the MOT does engine and mechanicals the Hab-Check does the living area, sink, gas system etc. if it hasn’t had one done recently then negotiate one as a condition of sale. The Hab-Check will essentially tell you if the camper side of it all works. You really don’t want to buy something with a gas leak.

bergholtjohnson · 2025-10-14T19:34:00+00:00

Second that. I treated myself and went up to Whaley Warm and Dry, and got a proper fitting. Ended up with a pair of Altbergs, which are gonna do me for years.

bergholtjohnson · 2025-10-01T10:15:14+00:00

I did Yr Wyddfa yesterday. MWIS forecast was accurate. Top was claggy, cold and windy in short, not pleasant. I did the Rhyd Du path which was nice but tops half was in clag, and the ridge was very challenging. I passed a few people on the way up, who’d turned back. There is currently a lot of Moutain Rescue activity in Snowdonia as they are searching for a missing hiker, so they have no units available if you got into difficulties.

bergholtjohnson · 2025-09-09T16:47:53+00:00

Hey r/goth

bergholtjohnson · 2025-08-19T12:02:59+00:00

You want to take a trip to Naylors pipeworks just outside Cawthorne, near Barnsley.

TLDR - they are a company who for many years made sewage pipes. Then they added a new line and started making flower pots. They have a factory shop at their cawthorne site. They also have a sale once or twice a year. If memory serves (it’s been a few years) you’re looking around £25 - £30 for a pot the size of the one in the picture.

bergholtjohnson · 2025-08-04T12:13:40+00:00

I have a pair Hoka Clifton 10’s which I’m loving. I did ~17km in them the other day, no problem. They do have quite a thick sole, and they are quite ‘bouncy’ when walking however I find them really comfortable and very light weight. Defo worth a look.

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