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Food Banks. I helped out at a local branch. It was a most illuminating and rewarding experience. A few thoughts on the matter.
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Jun 10
RV There Yet? The Best Game I’ve Never Played. I watched several YouTubers play this and it was most amusing. If I bought this game myself I doubt my playthrough would be as fun. Allow me to explain.
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Jun 10
Guild Wars 3. Funny how the announcement of a new MMO has been greeted with concern and even suspicion from some gamers. A few thoughts on the matter.
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Jun 10
Audible: The Standard Plan. The new (and cheapest) tier of subscription in Audible only allow customers to rent the books they choose, rather than own them. A few thoughts on "reading the small print".
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Local Theatres. Contemporary theatres host a broad variety of shows and events. It's a far cry from the traditional diet of Shakespeare and Agatha Christie.
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May 30
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. Walled gardens, woodland trails and sculptures. A relaxing day out in Sevenoaks.
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May 25
Thinking Out Loud. Warhorse Studios Middle-earth RPG, socialising when older, adult Lego, hot weather and Jaffa Cakes.
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May 20
Star Trek Online: Reputation System. Grinding rep is far from fun but is required because so much "essential" meta gear is gated behind this system.
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May 20
MMORPGs Based on Existing Intellectual Properties. I've played lots of MMOs over the last 20 years. The only one's I still log in to are based on popular franchises. A few thoughts on this matter.
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May 16
Changing Internet Service Provider. I'm getting exactly the same service, via the same infrastructure for £50 less. Also said goodbye to my landline. Plus I'm using my own router. A few thoughts on these things.
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May 13
Learning via AI. 25 years ago I had a network of work colleagues and we shared information and helped each other. Now I use AI. A few thoughts on the differences.
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May 10
Star Trek Online: Levelling an Alt on a New Account. When all your usual account unlocks are unavailable! Levelling with vendor trash gear is the new Kobayashi Maru test.
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May 10
Tactical Voting. Due to the failings of the First Past the Post voting system the UK is seeing an increase in tactical voting. Yet there is little satisfaction in voting for the "least worst" option or to keep specific parties out.
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UK Local Elections 2026. While all parties indulge in hyperbolic, performative politics, the electorate collectively sighs and awaits something more tangible. A few thoughts on political exhaustion.
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Returning to Star Trek Online in 2026. There's always things to do with your alts, like breeding Tribbles, playing through the story arcs or tweaking your build. There's still time to claim a free level 60 Jem'Hadar in the Gamma Recruitment Event.
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Spotify and Sound Quality. Due to the default settings, the sound quality on Spotify is poor. Some simple alterations can vastly improve your audio experience. A few thoughts on the matter.
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Apr 30
Thinking Out Loud. A few thoughts on the arts and the economy, family, projects, Nick Clegg and postal voting.
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Apr 26
Hunterian Museum. Anatomical specimens, the history of surgery in the UK and a splendid selection of cakes in the café.
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Apr 19
Dissatisfied With the Content Creation Status Quo. I am so fed up with good quality blogs, YouTube channels and streamers getting drowned out by the constant tsunami of bullshit that passes as internet content these days. Have you had enough?
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Apr 13
The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs. These wonderful Victorian sculptures are currently being restored as part of a wider park regeneration.
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