Author Archives: First Age

Bank Holiday Coriolis

Ready for some UK Bank Holiday Coriolis in the games room. I’m running ‘The Dying Ship’ scenario. It’s been such fun diving back into the game over the past few days, and there’s no better reason than to get it … Continue reading

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More Fair Than Mortal Tongue Can Tell

Official This Sunday I got married to my soulmate, Carmel. We had the most fantastic day at Whirlow Hall, requesting the company of family and as many friends as we could manage. There are so many more I would have … Continue reading

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Sea Palling Unplugged

This weekend, me and Carmel went down to Laura and Joe’s wedding in Freethorpe, deep in Norfolkshire. We took the slightly tortuous journey to our AirBnB in far away Sea Palling, nestled on the coast between Cromer and Great Yarmouth. … Continue reading

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Staggity Stagface

Listen, up front I’ve got to say that I’m not a fan of the Stag and Hen rituals, at least those popularised as the wildest default of debauchery. It could be my approaching this at an older age, but I’m … Continue reading

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GraCon Eve

A big day for the Bonding house tomorrow. I run my first games day in the new garage room. We are playing a Genesys powered high fantasy RPG set in the Realms of Terrinoth. I’m looking forward to getting out … Continue reading

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Gaming Table In Place

The gaming table is in position ready for the first GraCon in early June. I went with the affordably priced and generously proportioned Ypperlig from the local IKEA. It’s a modern version of the traditional Scandinavian plank table measuring in … Continue reading

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Canada Holiday

Our holiday started as it meant to go on with a smooth transfer down to Heathrow courtesy of Ross chauffeuring. Had an awesome Thunderbird moment as our cases were dispatched and I tripped every security sensor on the way in. … Continue reading

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Gaming Table

Ah, the agony of choice! With the garage room space now staring at me, it is time to go for a gaming table and chairs solution. For stackable chairs I’m currently looking at a budget banqueting option that provides affordable … Continue reading

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And Suddenly We Have A Room

Two alcoves. Top one has a sink unit and will have a mini fridge. The one above will be a snug area, with TV and a bed settee for guests to stay. This is the main part of the room, … Continue reading

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The Garage Shell starting to take shape…

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