lol two leg exercises on day 2 of the return. Mostly because they caned already but also because the equipment was in use so fuck waiting

Shoulder survived, although I don’t do shoulder exercises 😅 2 records because it reset some of the previous data 😅

Back to the gym for the first time in more than 9 months. Let’s see how the shoulder holds up.

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Who likes Pokemon? We’ve just added these enamel pin badges to our Etsy store. 30mm across at their widest point and based on the Kanto starters, we have more designs planned if these sell well. Love Pocket Monsters? You’ll love these. pokepinsandprints.etsy.com

@stuartgipp.bsky.social Stuart, I can see that you are online periodically. Please can you get in touch.

@stuartgipp.bsky.social going to start thinking you are ignoring me soon lol

@stuartgipp.bsky.social are you back yet

How does a steroid injection make it worse lol

After many months of pain and waiting I finally get a cortisone injection into my shoulder this week. Let’s hope it fixes my shoulder. I’ve put 11 fucking kilos on lol

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It's #SmallPressDay! So, as an independent book maker, to celebrate I'm running my first ever sale on my store! Grab POCA!, BUG+ and more at 50% off till the end of July! www.jofamo.com/store/sale

Freelancer? Penchant for retro? Specifically the NES? We’ve got loads of retrospective work that’s going to be available over the next month or so, especially on some games you might not have expected. Get in touch if this is your sort of thing!

Freelance Opportunity! For the upcoming #NESBOOK by @stuartgipp.bsky.social I'm looking for someone to write a retrospective on Super Mario Bros. for the NES. The fee is £100 for 800-1000 words. Interested? Send a short pitch to pmurphy1978 (at) outlook (dotcom) before 13th July!

Freelance Opportunity! For the upcoming #NESBOOK by @stuartgipp.bsky.social, I'm looking for someone to write a retrospective on TMNT 2 for the NES. The fee is £100 for 800-1000 words. Interested? Send a short pitch to pmurphy1978 (at) outlook (dotcom) before 13th July!

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Freelance Opportunity! For the upcoming #NESBOOK by @stuartgipp.bsky.social, I'm looking for someone to write a retrospective on TMNT 2 for the NES. The fee is £100 for 800-1000 words. Interested? Send a short pitch to pmurphy1978 (at) outlook (dotcom) before 13th July!

Freelance Opportunity! For the upcoming #NESBOOK by @stuartgipp.bsky.social I'm looking for someone to write a retrospective on Super Mario Bros. for the NES. The fee is £100 for 800-1000 words. Interested? Send a short pitch to pmurphy1978 (at) outlook (dotcom) before 13th July!

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Friends! I need a bit of help with Celestial Guardians. Missing 4 from the main set which despite loads of packs, continue to elude me. Dhelmise EX, Talonflame, Alolan Raichu and Alolan Golem needed. Any help? ❤️

And complete again

Tendinitis and impingement of the rotator cuff it is lol. Just cut my arm off 😅

@wiloverton.bsky.social hey buddy, hope you are well! You taking any commissions atm?

ICYMI! My longest and most ambitious book yet, with 400 pages dedicated to the GBA. Packed with insight, deep dives and custom artwork from loads of other awesome folks, it’s my love letter to one of the greatest handhelds ever.

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I’ve had a shocker this morning. Long story short is office collapsed, 3 broken amiibo.

Second day back FML

Gym Paul is back. I’ve really slacked off and put 6 kilos on lol but more than that, fucking the gym off for 3 months really slaughters your stamina, huh

Just Eat: here’s a discount code to use when you spend x amount at this vendor. Also just eat: you can’t use that at this vendor. 😅

Morning all! Anyone got a spare Dialga EX to trade in Pokemon TGCP?

@hkt3030.bsky.social hey matey! Hope you are well. I need a title for your Gunstar GBA feature please mate.

Any TCGP mates got a spare Leafeon EX? 😅

Did they tweak something here? Seeing a LOT of American political stuff on my timeline

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Of course it is.

Anyone got a spare Rampardos on TCGP they can trade me?

Here's a Bluesky exclusive, because I haven't shared it anywhere else yet! If you have 24 minutes and 32 seconds to spare, please watch "Tash", a comedic/tragic tale of alienation which I co-wrote (and perform in) alongside Shane Taylor (Doc Roe from Band of Brothers). 🍿 youtu.be/Kvsrxwu4rAg

In Newcastle for a gaming market. Fuck me the mobile signal is woeful.

Lucky bastard today

Fuming. Worse, this will have been one of my kids.

The best thing I can say about Brave New World is that it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting but is a bit of a mess and looks like it had lots of bits stitched together

Second day back at the gym. Legs. Lol. Easing back into it but my stamina is shot to pieces.

Oh my The art in the GBA book is off the chain but I think I’ve got a new favourite. Can’t wait for you all to see it

lol amazing the amount of stamina you lose in just a couple of months. Strength not so much but the number of reps you can do is massively impacted. Hopefully I’ll be back to speed quickly.

lol 74.7. Almost spot on.

Judging by the bulge around my midriff I’m going to suggest I’ve gone up to about 75 kilos lol The cardio should sort that out. More worried about how much strength I’ve lost.