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Eldest happened to be in Monaco today, and totally randomly the body Pope drives past!

Finally got round to watching SNL UK, and it was... Fine. No, screw it, it was more than fine. It was borderline good! Genuinely, actually funny. (not all the time, but enough of the time) Big shout out to the Lady Di impression and the "What type of Irish is your grandad" sketch. #SNLUK

The youngster insists we start watching Star Wars fun the beginning. I hate him.

"Open the Strait of Hormuz. You may not receive the help of any other sovereign nation. Fastest wins."

In Harrogate tomorrow for the Airecon boardgame convention. My excitement for the day is only slightly offset by the knowledge of what time I'll need to set off to get there for doors opening! #boardgames #Airecon

I agreed to binge Alien Earth with the eldest, but it's been a while and now I'm having to watch it clandestinely on my own, like it's my own dirty little secret. It is though really really good!

I've not put brush on plastic for about 4 months, and I've got a million unfinished projects, but the start of #MarchForMacragge has got me digging these big boys out. #warhammercommunity #warmongers

A bit of a Wehrle & Ferrin double bill last night with a sharp, cut-throated game of Arcs, followed by the delightful (but also cut-throat) Root. After only a couple of games, Arcs is quickly becoming a favourite. Just need to rustle up 100 quid for the campaign expansion! #boardgames #Arcs #Root

Sometimes, after a long day, I just have the urge to chill out with A Fist Full of Dollars. Today is one of those days. I bloody love it!

Been playing #EarthborneRangers a LOT over the past few days after finally picking it up last week. I thought I would recount my first 3 in-game days. I hope this gives a good idea of what the game is about because things escalate quickly! #boardgames

At some point we're all going to have to come to terms with the fact England are not very good at any form of cricket. #T20WorldCup

I need help @earthbornegames.bsky.social I have passed the Connect test but not sure if I'll take fatigue or an injury when I attempt to make progress in packing the game away? Maybe I can use Oru to move the being to along the way? I've checked the rules but there is no obvious solution.

It's not the fact that Italy are playing so well here, and deserve lots of credit, but they are doing while looking so bloody good! Stupid sexy Italian cricketers! #T20WorldCup

Butter coming out to Bat in a T20 Commentator "Here comes the best T20 batter in the world. Always gets a big score" Inevitably Buttler then walks back to the changing rooms after getting out for basically nothing 2 overs later. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME #T20WorldCup

Our lovely postman continues to deliver boxes of cardboard! I'm particularly looking forward to #EarthborneRangers. A big cooperative campaign card game with similar mechanics to Arkham Horror. Now I just need to find the time to play it, because.... #boardgames

Some Heat Pedal to the Metal with the fam today. Playing through the 1962 season. 3 races back to back, taking most of the day, but great fun was had by all. #BrumBrum #boardgames #Heat

It's telling how desperate I am for cricket action in these dark winter months that I'm sat here watching Scotland play the West Indies in the T20 World Cup. The Windies have set Scotland a big total, for those that care. #T20WorldCup #cricket

Successfully made it once more stone the sun. Might celebrate with a quiet sit down and a cup of coffee.

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Gaming fun last night with some Dune Imperium Uprising. A strong contender for my top 5 list of favourite games. I lost unfortunately. I also forgot to take any photos! #boardgames #DuneImperium

The team logo for the newly renamed Manchester Super Giants is possibly the worst thing I've seen in a long long time. Cricket sold is soul long ago so I shouldn't be surprised, but I'm just amazed nobody at the old Manchester Originals or from LCCC didn't just say anything.

Merry late Christmas to me! This one might just be a bit of a classic! Can't wait to get it on the table! #boardgames #Arcs

So this is happing today. A 7(SEVEN) player game of Talisman with multiple expansions, extra boards, characters, quests etc. We're due to start around 4, but don't expect to be finished this side of midnight! #boardgames #Talisman

Only the one boardgame this year from the fat man (but money to buy others) Going to have fun with this tomorrow. #boardgames

Some Undauted fun with the eldest tonight. Many, many brave German riflemen lost their lives attempting to defend a small river in northern France. And for what? So a young man can win bragging rights over his poor old father! 😢 #boardgames #Undauted

Happy start of a new project day! #killteam #warmongers #warhammercommunity #Deathwatch

Boardgames are amazing. So many fantastic ideas, new mechanics and genres. That's not to mention the art and production that goes into a modern game. I'm particularly deep into the plethora of trick taking games at the moment If you are lucky enough to have a good group, you are eating well.

It's taken bloody months, but I've finally finished the Tomb World Kill Team terrain. Despite the time taken, I'm really happy with the end result. Now I just need to play some games! #killteam #warmongers #warhammercommunity

England are doing... OK...? Sat here nervously listening to TMS and every ball I'm just expecting us to do something silly!

Some solo Space Hulk Death Angel on the table tonight. Had this game for 15 years and never actually beaten it. Unfortunately that is not going to change tonight! #boardgames #cardgames #SpaceHulk

I know it's cool to hate on Spotify Wrapped now,(because nobody is allowed to enjoy anything anymore) but mine should surprise absolutely nobody!

Big board game session last night. Played all 3 of the gaming genres. Clans of Caledonia - deep Scottish Highland eurogame. Undaunted - WW2 deck builder Zombicide - big cooperative zombie slasher campaign. Was great fun but might have played on a little later than should have! #boardgames

That feeling when you sit down for a big sleeving session only to realise halfway through you done have enough sleeves! People who don't play games just won't understand the pain and frustration!

I've put a load of interesting and fun boardgames on my list to the fat-man. If I get any I'll be totally delighted and thankful, however it's going to be pot-luck to see which I get. Any I don't get will suddenly become the game I absolutely need in my life and will be out of stock everywhere!

At the Gladiators Live Tour in Manchester tonight with the fam. Bionic and Dynamite are sat directly behind us. I'm totally trying to play it cool in front of Dynamite, but Bionic just gave me a fist-bump, and that's pretty cool!

Catching up on the highlights from last night's cricket and as disappointing as England's batting was, the bowling was incredible. Absolutely terrifying! At times it looked like someone was going to get seriously hurt (and I don't just mean Steve Smith pride) Jimmy Anderson this is not! #TheAshes

Are yes, that familiar feeling of waking up to news of England getting out cheaply in Australia. It's kinda reassuring in a way that I'm this mad world, some things never change. #Ashes

The Two Towers (extended, obviously) and a take-away with the family. I mean, I've probably have had better Sunday evenings at some point, but they don't come to mind right now.

Gaming this weekend has been all over the place. Started with the classic eurogame, Castles of Burgundy, before a romp through the ameritash zombie infected streets of Washington DC in Zombicide! Later it's a full afternoon of Blood Bowl as our league comes to an end with the playoffs. Fun times!

Not the result we wanted today, but was good have a crowed in at Ewood for the 150th celebration.

A bit of a family Halloween tradition as we break out Mansions of Madness. Going a bit retro with the 1st edition! (Starbuck, the cat isn't really helping!) #Boardgames

Been playing around with the Xbox cloud stuff (now that my Internet can support it properly). Booted up Fable as a bit of a nostalgic test only to be hit with a reminder of the "SmartGlass" 2nd screen fad that was a thing for about 6 months. My god, what where they thinking!

Annnnnd... That's me done for half term and I bloody deserve it!

Eldest is up late building his first ever PC from parts he's bought himself. Despite having a dad in the next room that teaches computing & spent years as an Techie, he's not asked for any help at all. Feeling particularly proud of him but also annoyed because I really would have enjoyed helping.

Lots of boardgame fun with a mate last night. Starting with some Cascadia (which is just delightful!) and then the excellent Super Boss Dungeon. Aren't boardgames just amazing beautiful things?

Am I the only one that hates bonus tracks being lumped in with the rest of an album on streaming services? A good well-sequenced album has a natural end, and then "hey here's four tracks that weren't good enough, and some rough live stuff to spoil the vibe."

Starting on the new Kill Team Tomb World terrain. A massive pile of plastic. This is going to take a while! What do you mean I haven't finished my last two projects?! No, you shut up!

Always disappointed when England play Wales. I know Wales are crap & shouldn't be judged to the same standard as larger nations but they talk up a big game, get some Welsh actor to do a emotional poem or something, but as soon as the game starts they're as meek as a bunch of shy-school girls!

Episode one of Celebrity Traitors has been won by Charlotte Church's boobs!