Background I used to run small wargames business here in the UK . I ceased trading in April 2021, and began, what I hoped would be, ...

For over ten years I've been using gPodder to manage my subscriptions to music and hobby podcasts.  Recently, I realised that gPodd...

So far I only have one competition in my 2024 diary as the Northern League dates aren't out yet.   It'll come as no surprise...

It's been a while since I posted anything in this occasional series.  This is more a "thought piece" delving a bit dee...

No. Not cutting your fingers with a scalpel or stabbing yourself on a pike.  This is a bit more serious and a cautionary tale for all a...

In this post, which I admit falls into the category of "a blogger writing about blogging", I want to discuss the histor...

Anyone who spends any time online knows the benefits of using the Internet as well as the annoyances.  The key is to strike a balance b...

As I've said before, things change and sometimes not always for the better.  Recently, I've been trying to figure out what to d...

Things change and sometimes not always for the better.  Recently, I've been trying to figure out why my desktop computer kept dropp...

No, not that sort.  This is about football & technology.  Be warned about the latter! Football It all began when I de...

After more than 25 years in our current home it's time to move on.  It's the usual set of motivations for people in retirement:...

Way back in 2021 I wrote about how I use Twitter .  I say way back because I'm using "technology time" which passes far...

My wife and I have been trying to move house for almost all of this year, but the whole process in England is a nightmare.  As I write,...

There's been something nagging me for quite some time.  It's about my hobby.  It's so troubling that I've written this ...

Second played third in the game of the day. Match Farsley Celtic v Warrington Town Competition Northern Premier League Date Sat, 05 J...

The magic of the FA Cup 4th Qualifying round with a packed ground. I'm a bit difficult to spot to be honest. Picture credit: John Ho...

There's snow on the ground here in sunny Warrington and therefore today was a hobby day. There was lots of varnishing and basing and a l...

It appears that in this type of photo I am destined to always look like a complete fool. Then again I don't appear to be the only one. ...

Life isn't always about wargames. Sometimes I watch football. Sometimes I end up in some of the photos from the game. If you can spot ...

I’ve been having a bit of fun on TMP with the following: “If you are tempted to begin your post with "So": Write your ...