Oh, by the way, meant to say before - but Pamela Smith bought us a packet of the new Gluten Free (not)Wheat Bix, and...

Oh, by the way, meant to say before - but Pamela Smith bought us a packet of the new Gluten Free (not)Wheat Bix, and goodness, me, they're very nice and very, very reminiscent of the original. I hope that they stay available. Sanitarium did a good job and coeliacs missing Wheatbix everywhere should give them a try. #coeliac #celiac #glutenfree Thanks very much Pamela Smith

March in August - Sydney

March in August If you're not at all keen on the Budget, and you're in Perth -

"This weekend marks a critical moment in the people's fightback against the Abbott government's cruel and unfair budget. Smack in the middle of the parliamentary sitting period that stands as Mr Abbott's biggest test yet, across more than 44 Australian cities and towns, pensioners, students, families, doctors and teachers will march together to demand a government that rules for all Australians, not just the richest one-percent."


What: March in August Perth
When: 1pm this Saturday 30 August
Where: Russell Square Park

Check out GetUp for March in August events this weekend in your area.

https://www.getup.org.au/campaigns/budget/march-in-august/march-in-august-perth?t=dXNlcmlkPTQyMjc1MixlbWFpbGlkPTU1MzU=
https://www.getup.org.au/campaigns/budget/march-in-august/march-in-august-perth?t=dXNlcmlkPTQyMjc1MixlbWFpbGlkPTU1MzU

This is no time to be silent.

This is no time to be silent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG0JI3mSsgU&feature=share

Here's wishing Stephen Gunnell and Maureen Gell a safe and happy trip!

Here's wishing Stephen Gunnell and Maureen Gell a safe and happy trip!

Enjoy yourselves and post your photos!

For the rest of us stay at homes, gaming is on tonight: Fend for yourself food. Might be one of the last times we game in this location before we move to my flat in Glendalough.

And that's nice to see.

And that's nice to see.
http://notalwaysright.com/ballerina-rex/32012

Sea Of Electricity

I must revisit this whenever my faith in humanity wears too thin.
http://notalwaysright.com/sea-of-electricity/32078

This is the last contact details I have for PAGS from last year.

This is the last contact details I have for PAGS from last year.

Apparently they have a facebook page but you'll have to find someone else to go in there to check on things with them.

"dave.glasson@westnet.com.au
Feel free to pass my number (0401283924) or this email on to anyone if they have any questions."

If Connor, and of course, any other of your kids could make it to any of the WABA events (with 4 of them a month it might be possible!) that would be fantastic. WABA Thornlie has a very good following and it meets on the 4th Saturday of the month, from 1-11pm.

WABA Mt Claremont is the one I go to regularly, there can be up to 60 people going, and it meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 1-10pm.

Except for the December meeting at Mt Claremont which goes from about 9am generally until late, and is a fantastic event with LOTS of prizes and tournaments and buzz. If it's possible for you to make that event I would try for it because it's just the most splendid time.

There's also other kids playing at both Mt Claremont and Thornlie. PAGS too.

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/view/308 for more information or if you have questions for the parents that attend.

I don't think I need find you links on the benefits of boardgames for kids (and grownups) but I can if you like. :-)
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/view/308

Preliminary shot of yesterday's made up dinner, just after adding the blowtorched mutton cubes and stirring.

Preliminary shot of yesterday's made up dinner, just after adding the blowtorched mutton cubes and stirring. The ButterJap pumpkin is interesting, it's a very dense fine grained pumpkin with almost no stringyness and a very deep orange, you can see it here. Quite a different mouth feel, like a dense carrot. http://leecetheartist.dreamwidth.org/310509.html#cutid1 for more on this dish. As it became evening, I added some water and some gf alphabet noodles. The lemons I removed earlier as it was getting quite bitter from the pith - handy hint, gradually add salt until the bitterness recedes. Pith bitterness can vary from lemon to lemon and season to season, so sometimes I don't need to add any salt at all. (which is my preference) At the end of the day it turned out delicious!

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The cafe!

The cafe!

Cool Breeze Cafe chairs and view.

Cool Breeze Cafe chairs and view.

Swan River, near Milne Street.

Swan River, near Milne Street.

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Does this look a little bit like Expos to anybody?

Does this look a little bit like Expos to anybody?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/167427101/musee-alf-seegerts-new-bookshelf-game-of-classic-a?ref=nav_search
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/167427101/musee-alf-seegerts-new-bookshelf-game-of-classic-a?ref=nav_search

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Sobering.

Sobering. Use the Australian Marine Conservation Society's Seafood  Guide http://www.sustainableseafood.org.au/ to help you make an educated decision for your seafood.

Originally shared by XL Catlin Seaview Survey

Five Decades of Overfishing

Between 1950 and 2014 the #ocean has seen a lot of changes. For example, Pacific Bluefin #Tuna, #sharks, and North Atlantic Cod were all almost fished to extinction. Only between 5% and 10% remain.

This #infographic #gif is from the Mission Blue documentary on the life and work of ocean legend Sylvia A. Earle.

Don't forget your points from last week.

See everyone (except Elaine) tonight, FFY food.

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1221041/lamp-light-games-nautilus-industries-contest-ends

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1221041/lamp-light-games-nautilus-industries-contest-ends
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1221041/lamp-light-games-nautilus-industries-contest-ends

Does this not look cool?

Does this not look cool?

Originally shared by Ryan LaFlamme

Question: How much would you pay for a portable wooden copy of Gravwell? (We've nicknamed it Travwell)

The designer had a one-of-a-kind copy at Gen Con he showed me, and I keep insisting people would buy it if he made more. Would you?

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I'm hoping to get this onto the table tonight at my club's boardgame cafe  meeting. Any tips and tricks very welcome - it will be our first play. It is certainly a lovely looking little game.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/rSd9pO-QRdQ?feature=player_detailpage

Not very impressed with the damage my government is doing to innocent people.

Not very impressed with the damage my government is doing to innocent people.
http://getup.to/nECPCXaGS97p

Thanks Jeff, a good and heartening read.

Thanks Jeff, a good and heartening read.
http://hamreflections.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/never-getting-ahead-of-yourself/

Stop gap until your phone is back online.

Good session last night people!

Good session last night people! 4 points to everyone, an additional 1 point for Garry for his shamanic musings, 2 points for Matthew for Romancing the scone,  and 1 point for Elaine for rpging in the face of germs and technology.

3 of these points may be used straight away.

We are on for tonight, missing Elaine who is very considerately depriving us of potential infection, thank YOU...

We are on for tonight, missing Elaine who is very considerately  depriving us of potential infection, thank YOU Elaine! 

A pizza order will be made around 18:00 so if interested, please have your order in to me by then.

Truly a velociraptor!

Truly a velociraptor!

Originally shared by Sugru

Seriously, there's an #artist travelling across #Norway on a #dinosaur #bike he built himself! http://bit.ly/1paSsri

Kickstarter Staff linked to this, so from them to me to you.

Kickstarter Staff linked to this, so from them to me to you. I enjoyed reading it. https://medium.com/message/how-to-be-polite-9bf1e69e888c
https://medium.com/message/how-to-be-polite-9bf1e69e888c

Go to page 216 for the starts of the mythic bits - 19th century scholars could go on a bit, thanks to Norse...

Go to page 216 for the starts of the mythic bits - 19th century scholars could go on a bit, thanks to Norse Mythology for the pointer.

Originally shared by Norse Mythology

NEW FEATURED (FREE) eBOOK
HEIMSKRINGLA Volume 1
by Snorri Sturluson, translated by Samuel Laing
norsemyth.org/p/books.html

If you haven't read Snorri's Heimskringla (especially the first section, Ynglinga Saga), you're skipping one of the main sources for what we know of Norse Mythology. This edition is quite old (1844), but it's free!

If you want to jump straight to the mythic material, start with Ynglinga Saga on page 216. The lengthy introduction by Laing is of interest only if you want a snapshot of mid-19th century scholarly ideas of history, literature & culture.

Visit The Norse Mythology Online Library to download the book or read it online: norsemyth.org/p/books.html

Choice is a consumer advocate and product review magazine in Australia This month's issue has an article about board...

Choice is a consumer advocate and product review magazine in Australia This month's issue has an article about board games! http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/entertainment/visual/video-games/back-to-the-tabletop.aspx
http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/entertainment/visual/video-games/back-to-the-tabletop.aspx

Choice magazine, that's a consumer magazine that reviews products and is a citizen advocate for consumers in...

Choice magazine, that's a consumer magazine that reviews products and is a citizen advocate for consumers in Australia, has an article about board gaming in this month's issue.
http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/entertainment/Visual/video-games/back-to-the-tabletop.aspx

While I'm waiting for Season 8 of Snapshot Serengeti to start, I'm having a look at this citizen science project...

While I'm waiting for Season 8 of Snapshot Serengeti to start, I'm having a look at this citizen science project from zooniverse - http://www.operationwardiary.org as well as the plankton and sea floor one.  Judging on just the tutorial, it's going to have profound and far reaching implications on peoples' analysis of war history.
http://www.operationwardiary.org

Thought of you.

Thought of you. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/543598617493876887/ for context have a look at http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0360874
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/543598617493876887

I think Tamara Pruessner 's capture here is quite arresting.

I think Tamara Pruessner  's capture here is quite arresting.

Originally shared by Tamara Pruessner

End Of Me

Week 22

Another entry for my "Peacock Chronicles"...

https://flic.kr/p/oiKfGF

#throughtamseyes

Keydrin Franklin 's photo tickled my fancy!

Keydrin Franklin 's photo tickled my fancy!

Originally shared by Keydrin Franklin

"There's My Camera"
Nikon D610
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8

Is anyone interested in joining Rob and I, Jason F and others in History of the World at WABA this Saturday?

Is anyone interested in joining Rob and I, Jason F and others in History of the World at WABA this Saturday? It will be after Jason teaches us Terra Mystica  and we teach him Sails of Glory.

Cheers, folks!

Cheers, folks!
http://getup.to/xmB3puQ2mFJaytwwk

Because Garry said it didn't take itself seriously, Rob and I are going to see Hercules tonight at the drive in.

Because Garry said it didn't take itself seriously, Rob and I are going to see Hercules tonight at the drive in. We'll try to be in the usual spot to the right of the projection booth.

It is all on for tonight for those who can make it!