Received the first of my three mugs from @uk-tank-markings.co.uk . Really lovely and he could use your custom right now.

If you are interested at all in the Burma campaign, then this podcast is absolutely required listening.

I have a sneaking suspicion that Thomas Frank doesn’t want to work at Spurs anymore. Understandable, of course.

This cold/snow snap we’ve been having is certainly persistent.

For my 15mm “travel battle” style Pillage project, I’ve now gone down the rabbit hole of Anglo-Saxon pig, sheep, and chicken husbandry. No, I don’t know what’s wrong with me either.

I’ve just had egg and chips for lunch because: 1 - I’m a grownup, 2 - I’m still on holiday, 3 - My wife doesn’t get home until after 4.

Anyone know where I can find a 15mm (1/100) QF 3.7-inch mountain howitzer? I have two from QRF when they were still a functioning company, but I need two more. Just the guns, no crew as it's for my Burma project. Metal or 3D printed is fine. My Google-Fu eludes me today. #wargaming

Okay…

Tried this particular Woodford Reserve for the first time and I really like it. Great flavour.

Hate to do this, but hubby and I have been hit with some incredibly crap news to start 2026 and may shortly be faced with a ton of and upheaval and unexpected expense. Please consider buying a mug or supporting my website if it's ever been any help to you. It all makes a difference. Thank you.

Had a nice walk at the Tervuren lakes today. Really surprised by the ice, didn’t think it had been cold enough to freeze them over.

Literally getting ready to take four goals up the arse. What an absolute plonker.

We’ve spent the day taking down the tree and Christmas decorations. Our youngest was unhappy about this, but he’s 24, so he can fuck off.

Me, tonight.

This is very sad news. One of the really decent people from the early days of D&D (when others were less so).

41 euro in import/VAT fees for this. Thanks Brexit.

Currently enjoying a glass of Emi Martinez’ tears. Petty, but fuck it.

Smash burgers incoming!

I go to make buttermilk pancakes this morning and can’t find the buttermilk. Then my mind casts back to yesterday when my wife made tea and said she had to redo mine because the milk was off…

I didn’t get any wargaming related presents so I treated myself to Battlegroup Clash: Baltics from @sapperstudio.bsky.social.

I was feeling all virtuous because I went to the gym this afternoon. Now, after coming home and eating a metric fuckton of leftover prime rib, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sprouts with lardons, and carrots, I feel like a dirty bitch. (In a good way)

The prime rib was one of the best I’ve done. I actually think being a little smaller (4.3 kg) ensured that it was a consistent rare/medium rare all the way through. I am now climbing a tree like a lion to digest.

Some very nice gifts received. Food and drink related books from my wife and some fantastic Japanese whiskey glasses from my mother in law.

A good start to the day.

Happy Christmas to those who celebrate. I hope 2026 is a kinder year to everyone. Also, fight fascism.

There’s only four of us for Christmas dinner this year. Prepping my prime rib and I think it’s the smallest one I’ve ever done at 4.3 kg (9.5 pounds). Little fella looked a bit sad.

Discovered on Saturday I was out of Luxardo cherries. The year’s supply has been replenished.

Aldi here in Belgium has their own Christmas character called Willie the witloof and it may just be the most Belgian thing I’ve seen in my 30 years living here. Enjoy.

First day of my holiday break. Not back to work until 13 January. My wife asked me what I'm going to do...

I think I’m coming to the conclusion it’s time to boycott all BBC content. The organisation stands for values that are antithetical to mine (anti-bigotry, anti-genocide, pro-democracy, anti-fascist). It’s no longer neutral or apolitical. Sad to see the world’s preeminent news outlet fall so far.

I ordered a pair of elephants with limbers from Dixon Miniatures’ Indian Mutiny line for my WW2 Burma project. Why? Well, both sides used elephants as artillery tows in difficult terrain. And they look cool.

I can recommend both of Mr Bowsher’s books. Really excellent.

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December releases! Loads more Otherworld, resin pre-orders, adventurers, opponents, narsty elfses, dungeon critters, wilderness beasties and even Krampus! Something for almost everyone...

I’ve gone down the Spanish language punk rabbit hole. It’s cozy down here.

I told my son we would be lucky to get away with a point. I think a lot of fans saw this one coming. Some players didn’t show up and some are just running on empty. Injuries are killing us.

It was my birthday yesterday and my wife got me a gateau St Honorée. In general I’m not a fan of desserts, but I love these.

I think that was the worst performance of the season. Injuries were telling. I think we were saved by Caicedo’s stupidity. Bloke needs to look in the mirror because he really hurt his team.

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We did our Thanksgiving dinner today and at least the turkey didn’t die in vain.

Daisy: I really like the bed you bought for the couch. It’s handy for storing toys and resting my head on. I’m not getting in it though.

Happy Thanksgiving all.

Santi Cortez is heading into @effektpodcast.org Tales of the Old West with @chrisesharp.bsky.social, @jimjimthegrim.bsky.social, @oldscouserp.bsky.social, @dragongirl74.bsky.social, and @gianniseviltwin.bsky.social.

I drew North London

That, my loyal droogies, was beautiful.

First fire of the season.

Just received an email from HR telling me I’m getting additional days of holidays for long service (30 years) as of 2026. So, I’ll get another 5 days off. Given that I can’t take the 30 I already get, I’m not sure how this benefits me.

Received my copy of the Alien Evolved Edition RPG. Box was absolutely stuffed with loot.

Snowy morning in Brussels.

JFC. Maybe they also think refugees’ skin can be made into lampshades. Every hope I had for this Labour government has been crushed under a hobnailed jackboot.