Island in the Net is a personal blog about Since 2001. Thoughts, photos, and side projects.

Matte black Fellow Stagg EKG electric kettle on kitchen counter

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle · Tuesday 11 March 2025
FujiFilm X-T3
XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR

Repair or Replace

Posted on Thursday 19th February 2026 By Khürt Williams

My refurbished electric kettle base failed without warning.

Eastern gray squirrel hunched on a bare winter branch in flat grey morning light

Eastern Gray Squirrel · Tuesday 17 February 2026
FujiFilm X-T3 · ISO 3200 · 1/500 sec
XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR · 600 mm · f/8.0

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Posted on Tuesday 17th February 2026 By Khürt Williams

I think it might be one of my favourites.

Alphonso Mango · Tuesday 7 March 2023
Minolta XD-11 · ISO 400 ·
MD Rokkor-X 45mm F2

Gear Acquisition Syndrome

Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 By Khürt Williams

Stuck between want and need, eyeing a Rollei 35AF.

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