Author Archives: First Age

Staggity Stagface

Posted on July 16, 2018 by First Age

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

Posted on June 8, 2018 by First Age

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

Posted on May 26, 2018 by First Age

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

Posted on May 14, 2018 by First Age

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

Posted on April 1, 2018 by First Age

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

Posted on March 30, 2018 by First Age

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…

Posted on March 16, 2018 by First Age
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Garage Conversion Continues

Posted on March 11, 2018 by First Age

We are in full flow now with a lot of progress. We will be getting to the colour of the interior walls, the sink and whether we want a third radiator or not. I’m itching to get a tape measure … Continue reading →

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Carmel

Posted on March 2, 2018 by First Age

Damn, I’m lucky. Carmel

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It’s Looking Good

Posted on February 17, 2018 by First Age

2018 marches forward at pace with lots of events and buzz as we move towards Spring. A particularly big bit of news will have to wait until I have clearance, but it basically sets the family forward on a path … Continue reading →

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