Sunday, 31 December 2017
Friday, 29 December 2017
Brocon starts this afternoon, at the Novotel at The Vines. All welcome!
Brocon starts this afternoon, at the Novotel at The Vines. All welcome!
So no gaming at Glendalough.
So no gaming at Glendalough.
Saturday, 23 December 2017
This is the article I was talking about last night.
This is the article I was talking about last night.
http://www.vulture.com/2017/12/kelly-marie-tran-on-the-last-jedi-and-shirtless-kylo-ren.html
http://www.vulture.com/2017/12/kelly-marie-tran-on-the-last-jedi-and-shirtless-kylo-ren.html
Friday, 22 December 2017
Gaming is on tonight.
Gaming is on tonight. Matthew sends both his apologies for his non-attendance and his wishes for a Merry Christmas to us.
Thursday, 14 December 2017
Star Wars tomorrow for some of us, so no gaming.
Star Wars tomorrow for some of us, so no gaming. Murder on the Orient express was pretty good at Gold Class last night, as we were leaving all the midnight session Star Wars folks were lining up, more in costume than nnot.
Monday, 11 December 2017
Excellent post by Alex Isle.
Excellent post by Alex Isle.
Originally shared by Alex Isle
Australia Gets Equal Marriage
8 December 2017 is a special date for Australians now; the date when equal marriage legislation became law. We're a bit late to the party; following Ireland, Germany, England, New Zealand and North America, among others. This is a bit disappointing because we were certainly ahead of the pack in giving women the vote. When I looked that up, I saw it was complicated, all the states having done this at different times! Still, I was proud of Western Australia for being the second, in 1899, after South Australia in 1894. It was a while longer before women could stand for Parliament, in the 1920s I think, but I haven't checked that.
Some folks are muttering and complaining because our Liberal (read Conservative) Federal government is claiming the credit, with beaming smiles and dancing, when all they really did was hold things up by insisting on a postal vote first and then bowing to the inevitable. Still, think again of women's suffrage. I'm sure there was much bitching about how long it took and dire "The world is ending!" from detractors.
Actually, I do have some idea of how it might have been, because I have Swiss German relatives and know some of the oddities about that country, i.e. that women did not have the vote until 1973. There was no point, the men said, because they would simply follow the voting pattern of their husbands. The comparison ends here, of course, except that this was something once believed unthinkable.
Now, if I want to get a feel for how the detractors are reacting now, I could talk to my mother, but I don't want to. She says patronisingly that I have to accept the views of other people. This treating me as a child or an idiot is another reason why I don't like her, but I was actually quite shaken up by the argument we had on our last encounter. I was primarily annoyed then because I was tired of enduring her views, the sniping at "the other side" of politics as though they were actually demonic instead of just opposing. She knew I didn't agree with her views but seems I was meant to put up with them nonetheless and not discuss mine unless I really wanted to set her off. I knew she'd voted no before she said it, but the reasons, beyond selfishness, confuse me. It's primarily a thing of the traditionally religious, and my mother is not religious, only hidebound.
This is a game changer. All of society will change with the updating of our words and our laws. I said in an earlier post that nothing was going to change for those who still cling to the "traditional" view of marriage, meaning they will lose none of their rights. But I wasn't entirely correct, because of course society is going to change around those people. Is changing. Their views, to me, are as selfish and mean-spirited as those who once enslaved black people, or declared that women were naturally subservient to men, according to the will of some ancient deity whose rules, of course, were set out by men.
Whether it happened this way or another way, whatever obstacles people put in the path of the happening, these things in the end won't matter. A good thing, long delayed, has finally happened and the atmosphere feels, to me, more optimistic and free as a result.
[This is my Wordpress post. Linking Wordpress with Google Plus is too much for my brain right now; it is a hot Sunday in Perth. I wrote it last night when my brain was working a little better].
Originally shared by Alex Isle
Australia Gets Equal Marriage
8 December 2017 is a special date for Australians now; the date when equal marriage legislation became law. We're a bit late to the party; following Ireland, Germany, England, New Zealand and North America, among others. This is a bit disappointing because we were certainly ahead of the pack in giving women the vote. When I looked that up, I saw it was complicated, all the states having done this at different times! Still, I was proud of Western Australia for being the second, in 1899, after South Australia in 1894. It was a while longer before women could stand for Parliament, in the 1920s I think, but I haven't checked that.
Some folks are muttering and complaining because our Liberal (read Conservative) Federal government is claiming the credit, with beaming smiles and dancing, when all they really did was hold things up by insisting on a postal vote first and then bowing to the inevitable. Still, think again of women's suffrage. I'm sure there was much bitching about how long it took and dire "The world is ending!" from detractors.
Actually, I do have some idea of how it might have been, because I have Swiss German relatives and know some of the oddities about that country, i.e. that women did not have the vote until 1973. There was no point, the men said, because they would simply follow the voting pattern of their husbands. The comparison ends here, of course, except that this was something once believed unthinkable.
Now, if I want to get a feel for how the detractors are reacting now, I could talk to my mother, but I don't want to. She says patronisingly that I have to accept the views of other people. This treating me as a child or an idiot is another reason why I don't like her, but I was actually quite shaken up by the argument we had on our last encounter. I was primarily annoyed then because I was tired of enduring her views, the sniping at "the other side" of politics as though they were actually demonic instead of just opposing. She knew I didn't agree with her views but seems I was meant to put up with them nonetheless and not discuss mine unless I really wanted to set her off. I knew she'd voted no before she said it, but the reasons, beyond selfishness, confuse me. It's primarily a thing of the traditionally religious, and my mother is not religious, only hidebound.
This is a game changer. All of society will change with the updating of our words and our laws. I said in an earlier post that nothing was going to change for those who still cling to the "traditional" view of marriage, meaning they will lose none of their rights. But I wasn't entirely correct, because of course society is going to change around those people. Is changing. Their views, to me, are as selfish and mean-spirited as those who once enslaved black people, or declared that women were naturally subservient to men, according to the will of some ancient deity whose rules, of course, were set out by men.
Whether it happened this way or another way, whatever obstacles people put in the path of the happening, these things in the end won't matter. A good thing, long delayed, has finally happened and the atmosphere feels, to me, more optimistic and free as a result.
[This is my Wordpress post. Linking Wordpress with Google Plus is too much for my brain right now; it is a hot Sunday in Perth. I wrote it last night when my brain was working a little better].
Friday, 8 December 2017
Thank goodness this debacle is over, thank you to the Governor-General for expediting what should have been a lot...
Thank goodness this debacle is over, thank you to the Governor-General for expediting what should have been a lot quicker process all over, and without skulking toadweaselspleensuckers Abbott and Katter trying to spread their oily miasma over everyone.
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Firstly the advent calendar in Kingdom of Loathing is turning up some intriguing items.
Firstly the advent calendar in Kingdom of Loathing is turning up some intriguing items. Dust off your campsite and have a look. And check out the construction of the monorail on the right side of the town while you're at it. If you obtain a chisel during the few adventures you're allowed to work on the monorail, you can re enter Lyle industries and chisel some graffiti.
Secondly, we're going to be attending the Star Wars screening on the 15th, so there won't be any gaming.
This Friday though, all is as per usual.
Secondly, we're going to be attending the Star Wars screening on the 15th, so there won't be any gaming.
This Friday though, all is as per usual.
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
I don't know if you often check the WABA forums on bgg, but you might like to check the D-Con competitions and the...
I don't know if you often check the WABA forums on bgg, but you might like to check the D-Con competitions and the dinner ordering situation (Subway this year).
I quite like the look of Crazy Catan.
I quite like the look of Crazy Catan.
Friday, 1 December 2017
I think we're going to see more of this until people realise that they are just burning themselves out.
I think we're going to see more of this until people realise that they are just burning themselves out.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-01/the-art-of-missing-out-a-fomo-tale/9211204
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-01/the-art-of-missing-out-a-fomo-tale/9211204
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Monday, 27 November 2017
This is a cute one, and they're shipping to the U.S by December so if you're stuck for some geeky bling for you and...
This is a cute one, and they're shipping to the U.S by December so if you're stuck for some geeky bling for you and yours - this is in the last couple of days of the campaign. Anodised aluminium always looks so cool, and I think they're the only people who do it.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pookin/tabletop-talisman-a-victory-point-for-fashion/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pookin/tabletop-talisman-a-victory-point-for-fashion/description
Saturday, 25 November 2017
I was there and it was awesome. #bigtourleece2017
I was there and it was awesome. #bigtourleece2017
https://youtu.be/mfv2bVjrFBo
https://youtu.be/mfv2bVjrFBo
Friday, 24 November 2017
Just to let you know, the photographs of ladies in various states of undress that you're plussing are appearing in...
Just to let you know, the photographs of ladies in various states of undress that you're plussing are appearing in my stream.
This is due to one of your settings - see the shared post talking about it.
If you're not keen on changing your setting let me know and I'll adjust things on my end.
Originally shared by Alicia Smith
So I have a friend who plusses stuff I don't want to see which makes it pop up in my stream. I don't want to unfriend the friend, but whenever they plus stuff I am not at all interested in seeing, into my stream it goes. Is this a setting I'm missing?
This is due to one of your settings - see the shared post talking about it.
If you're not keen on changing your setting let me know and I'll adjust things on my end.
Originally shared by Alicia Smith
So I have a friend who plusses stuff I don't want to see which makes it pop up in my stream. I don't want to unfriend the friend, but whenever they plus stuff I am not at all interested in seeing, into my stream it goes. Is this a setting I'm missing?
What's a game you're glad you own, and would never get rid of, even if you don't get the opportunity to play it much...
What's a game you're glad you own, and would never get rid of, even if you don't get the opportunity to play it much any more?
Unfortunately due to several consecutive work related late nights / early mornings Rob and I are going to need an...
Unfortunately due to several consecutive work related late nights / early mornings Rob and I are going to need an early night, so sadly we are cancelling gaming.
Gaming next week will be at the Esplanade hotel in Fremantle.
Let me know that you've see this, thanks.
Gaming next week will be at the Esplanade hotel in Fremantle.
Let me know that you've see this, thanks.
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
Brocon Away – Vine-king Con 2017
Brocon Away – Vine-king Con 2017
Greetings and salutations to All.
This year, Brocon is taking a holiday – by heading to the Vines for the convention! We will be booking a multi-person villa at the Vines and if enough people are coming, more than one villa.
Why the Vines?
Free all you can eat breakfast for all people staying at the Vines (if booked by us, saving over $24 a person)
Air-conditioning (thank the gods)
Swimming Pool (and its awesome)
Spa
Gym (for the healthy folk gives all attendees side-long look – especially Rob and Leece)
Free-Wifi
Restaurants for those who want a really nice meal out
Also, we tend to find the Vines a really nice venue for relaxing away from home.
Dates
Friday December 29 from 4pm to 4pm Monday January 1.
Accommodation
Accommodation per person will cost: $220 for the weekend.
Are you interested in staying at the Vines? Please let us know by the end of November so that we can book the accommodation for you as part of our package. This also advises us about whether we are booking one 6/8 person villa or more. If we have enough people, we can book two adjoining villas.
Rules for this con are that if you are not staying the night, please bring food to share. We will have full kitchen facilities.
Gaming
Yes please. The theme of this con is Travelling, Island adventures, Hotels and Vikings – why Vikings you ask? No reason, I just like the idea of it. Plus Mark has this great game and I would like to play it again. So yes, selfish, selfish reasons.
Inviting more folk
Please on-send to your fav people and our regulars 😊
Cheers
Bronwyn
0429 117 868
Greetings and salutations to All.
This year, Brocon is taking a holiday – by heading to the Vines for the convention! We will be booking a multi-person villa at the Vines and if enough people are coming, more than one villa.
Why the Vines?
Free all you can eat breakfast for all people staying at the Vines (if booked by us, saving over $24 a person)
Air-conditioning (thank the gods)
Swimming Pool (and its awesome)
Spa
Gym (for the healthy folk gives all attendees side-long look – especially Rob and Leece)
Free-Wifi
Restaurants for those who want a really nice meal out
Also, we tend to find the Vines a really nice venue for relaxing away from home.
Dates
Friday December 29 from 4pm to 4pm Monday January 1.
Accommodation
Accommodation per person will cost: $220 for the weekend.
Are you interested in staying at the Vines? Please let us know by the end of November so that we can book the accommodation for you as part of our package. This also advises us about whether we are booking one 6/8 person villa or more. If we have enough people, we can book two adjoining villas.
Rules for this con are that if you are not staying the night, please bring food to share. We will have full kitchen facilities.
Gaming
Yes please. The theme of this con is Travelling, Island adventures, Hotels and Vikings – why Vikings you ask? No reason, I just like the idea of it. Plus Mark has this great game and I would like to play it again. So yes, selfish, selfish reasons.
Inviting more folk
Please on-send to your fav people and our regulars 😊
Cheers
Bronwyn
0429 117 868
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
What no Musk Duck? Although I'm glad to see the Splendid Fairy Wren is making the top 20 so far.
What no Musk Duck? Although I'm glad to see the Splendid Fairy Wren is making the top 20 so far.
Originally shared by Paul Snedden
Australian Bird of the Year 2017
Birdie McBirdFace will not be considered!
The Guardian is running the Australian bird of the year for 2017 poll in partnership with BirdLife Australia.
The finalists were narrowed down based on recommendations from Guardian readers, Guardian staff and BirdLife Australia. Now they are calling on the public to select their favourite from the list.
The poll will stay open until 9 December, after which the winner will be announced. If you feel the best Australian bird has been ignored, an option for you to add it yourself exists.
If a write-in campaign is waged, a bird not on the shortlist could win. Birdy McBirdface will not be considered.
I'm #TeamBinChicken because https://goo.gl/LDfckz
#AboutAustralia goo.gl/688VLF or plus.google.com/collection/gRdpR
#australia #birdoftheyear
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2017/nov/20/australian-bird-of-the-year-2017-vote-for-your-favourite?CMP=share_btn_gp
Originally shared by Paul Snedden
Australian Bird of the Year 2017
Birdie McBirdFace will not be considered!
The Guardian is running the Australian bird of the year for 2017 poll in partnership with BirdLife Australia.
The finalists were narrowed down based on recommendations from Guardian readers, Guardian staff and BirdLife Australia. Now they are calling on the public to select their favourite from the list.
The poll will stay open until 9 December, after which the winner will be announced. If you feel the best Australian bird has been ignored, an option for you to add it yourself exists.
If a write-in campaign is waged, a bird not on the shortlist could win. Birdy McBirdface will not be considered.
I'm #TeamBinChicken because https://goo.gl/LDfckz
#AboutAustralia goo.gl/688VLF or plus.google.com/collection/gRdpR
#australia #birdoftheyear
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2017/nov/20/australian-bird-of-the-year-2017-vote-for-your-favourite?CMP=share_btn_gp
Friday, 17 November 2017
We'll be having a look at this one.
We'll be having a look at this one. Half physicist, half magician? He has quite the resume, so let's see how he performs for us! #fringeworld #fringeworld2018
https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/kevin-quantum-and-for-my-next-trick-fw2018
https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/kevin-quantum-and-for-my-next-trick-fw2018
Thursday, 16 November 2017
The year is ending.
The year is ending. We only have to survive Christmas and the New Year, and then before you know it, Fringe will be on us again in February. Rooftop movies, Northbridge going crazy and who knows what else?
If you plan to be a Fringe dweller have a look at the Fringe Friends deal, it does seem very good.
Enjoy your Fringe! #fringeworld #fringeworld2018
https://fringeworld.com.au/
If you plan to be a Fringe dweller have a look at the Fringe Friends deal, it does seem very good.
Enjoy your Fringe! #fringeworld #fringeworld2018
https://fringeworld.com.au/
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
So I have a friend who plusses stuff I don't want to see which makes it pop up in my stream.
So I have a friend who plusses stuff I don't want to see which makes it pop up in my stream. I don't want to unfriend the friend, but whenever they plus stuff I am not at all interested in seeing, into my stream it goes. Is this a setting I'm missing?
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
#JoinInDaily Today's theme is ”Looks Like Paradise To You!"
#JoinInDaily Today's theme is ”Looks Like Paradise To You!"
The aim - is to make sharing and viewing
YOUR OWN IMAGES fun.
To let you join in IF you want to.
Post Only One image linked to the daily theme
add the tag #JoinInDaily and Johnny Wills so he can find them.
2012 flatwater kayaking down in the South West of Australia.
Monday, 13 November 2017
Friday, 10 November 2017
See Elaine Walker Garry Winterton Rob Masters tonight at 6:30 at Jutland Parade.
See Elaine Walker Garry Winterton Rob Masters tonight at 6:30 at Jutland Parade. Next week or Waba for everyone else. The Transition Town Stirling gamers are meeting again on Sunday I think Stephen Gunnell.
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
Just announced, if you are interested.
Just announced, if you are interested.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1879732/announcing-inaugural-waba-online-tournament
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1879732/announcing-inaugural-waba-online-tournament
I don't know what to think of the new Iron Dragon.
I don't know what to think of the new Iron Dragon.
Of the scribblies it was always my favourite. Only played it 2 or 3 times though, and my memories of actual play are dim.
I always kind of wanted it, the only scribbly that had that effect on me.
I'm not sure I like the new box art - it seems kind of muddy. A gentleman over at boardgamegeek has helpfully posted side by side photographic comparisons of the two editions.
I've recently got glasses, not much correction though. There's concerns in the forums that the new edition is less kind to deteriorating eyesight. Which is a bit silly as it had a big fan base all of whom now may be suffering deterioration of vision.
Iron Dragon came out before Ticket to Ride and its myriade variants. Will my patience for the scribbly form of game have been destroyed by the quicker Euros I've been playing for decades now?
Is it World in Flames vs Memoir '44?
What do you think?
Oh, and here's a link to an article from Game Trade Magazine.
Also will treatises appear on exactly how best to Dragon your Train?
https://www.gametrademagazine.com/Home/1/1/58/581?articleID=190468
Of the scribblies it was always my favourite. Only played it 2 or 3 times though, and my memories of actual play are dim.
I always kind of wanted it, the only scribbly that had that effect on me.
I'm not sure I like the new box art - it seems kind of muddy. A gentleman over at boardgamegeek has helpfully posted side by side photographic comparisons of the two editions.
I've recently got glasses, not much correction though. There's concerns in the forums that the new edition is less kind to deteriorating eyesight. Which is a bit silly as it had a big fan base all of whom now may be suffering deterioration of vision.
Iron Dragon came out before Ticket to Ride and its myriade variants. Will my patience for the scribbly form of game have been destroyed by the quicker Euros I've been playing for decades now?
Is it World in Flames vs Memoir '44?
What do you think?
Oh, and here's a link to an article from Game Trade Magazine.
Also will treatises appear on exactly how best to Dragon your Train?
https://www.gametrademagazine.com/Home/1/1/58/581?articleID=190468
Mark Sander will be in town on Friday and has requested a spot on our table, so we're all full up for the Swancon...
Mark Sander will be in town on Friday and has requested a spot on our table, so we're all full up for the Swancon quiz night this Friday.
Wednesday, 1 November 2017
Monday, 30 October 2017
No gaming for us this week, we're going boating. No gaming next week, either-
No gaming for us this week, we're going boating. No gaming next week, either-
The 10th of November is the Swancon Quiz Night Fri.
10 Nov, 2017 at 6:30pm AWST
Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club
55 Jutland Parade
Dalkeith, WA 6009
I have purchased a table of 6.
Elaine Walker
Poss
Leece
Rob Masters
are on this table - would anyone else like to join us.
Enteleky M
Garry Winterton are the usual suspects but first in, first served.
The 10th of November is the Swancon Quiz Night Fri.
10 Nov, 2017 at 6:30pm AWST
Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club
55 Jutland Parade
Dalkeith, WA 6009
I have purchased a table of 6.
Elaine Walker
Poss
Leece
Rob Masters
are on this table - would anyone else like to join us.
Enteleky M
Garry Winterton are the usual suspects but first in, first served.
Friday, 27 October 2017
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
If there's anything you'd like to pass on to the Runequest people about your play experience, please let me know in...
If there's anything you'd like to pass on to the Runequest people about your play experience, please let me know in the next couple of days.
I have already mentioned the desirability of a nice clear character sheet.
I have already mentioned the desirability of a nice clear character sheet.
Monday, 23 October 2017
Friday, 20 October 2017
I see a Perth actor has got a role in Season Two of Stranger Things.
I see a Perth actor has got a role in Season Two of Stranger Things.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-20/stranger-things-is-coming-back-dacre-montgomery-australian-actor/9066098
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-20/stranger-things-is-coming-back-dacre-montgomery-australian-actor/9066098
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Are you hungry like the wolf?
Are you hungry like the wolf? Or do you have to install microwave ovens and walk like an Egyptian despite your baggy trousers?
It's come to my attention that 80's Inc are playing at the Carine on Saturday 21st - that's this Saturday. Earl of the golden voice and Louise of the magic flute and sax gave Swancon attendees an energetic show this year, now come and see the whole of this impressive 6 piece band strut their Best of British 80's stuff.
My mum was so impressed she's coming with us!
We've seen them play several times and they're terrific.
The 'best of the 80s
– UK' show will feature songs made famous by the likes of Simple Minds,
Queen, Dire Straits, Duran Duran, Rick Astley, the Eurythmics, Depeche
Mode, Bananarama, Madness, The Clash, Wham , Tears For Fears and David
Bowie. Many other well known artists will be covered.
Band's website here - https://earlcolemusic.com/80s_inc/
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/107887485468519838860/stream/d69cdeb4-cb1a-4572-b58c-9a9e22fe664c and scroll down for my reviews of 80's Inc shows from the past performances.
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/Default.aspx?eventId=77080
It's come to my attention that 80's Inc are playing at the Carine on Saturday 21st - that's this Saturday. Earl of the golden voice and Louise of the magic flute and sax gave Swancon attendees an energetic show this year, now come and see the whole of this impressive 6 piece band strut their Best of British 80's stuff.
My mum was so impressed she's coming with us!
We've seen them play several times and they're terrific.
The 'best of the 80s
– UK' show will feature songs made famous by the likes of Simple Minds,
Queen, Dire Straits, Duran Duran, Rick Astley, the Eurythmics, Depeche
Mode, Bananarama, Madness, The Clash, Wham , Tears For Fears and David
Bowie. Many other well known artists will be covered.
Band's website here - https://earlcolemusic.com/80s_inc/
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/107887485468519838860/stream/d69cdeb4-cb1a-4572-b58c-9a9e22fe664c and scroll down for my reviews of 80's Inc shows from the past performances.
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/Default.aspx?eventId=77080
Monday, 16 October 2017
Hi Garry Winterton, Roslyn Smith would like to liaise with you at some point this week or next.
Hi Garry Winterton, Roslyn Smith would like to liaise with you at some point this week or next. Her cousin's widower and herself, and maybe me would like to come to your shop to look at and discuss memorial plaques.
When and where would be best - you've got two sites I think?
When and where would be best - you've got two sites I think?
Friday, 13 October 2017
Get ready. If you don't want to do it through an app, you can do it through the website.
Get ready. If you don't want to do it through an app, you can do it through the website.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.org.birdlife.birdcount
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.org.birdlife.birdcount
Who knew that sculpture was actually a portal through the space time continuum?
Who knew that sculpture was actually a portal through the space time continuum?
Friday, 6 October 2017
Monday, 2 October 2017
Rob Masters and I took some photos on our way back from Kulin - along the Tin Horse Highway.
Rob Masters and I took some photos on our way back from Kulin - along the Tin Horse Highway. Some displays were very well done indeed! This is just a small sample - there are a lot of tin horses, cows and other critters out there!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Fvn8kZNLiASH1M6i2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Fvn8kZNLiASH1M6i2
Advance warning - Rob Masters and I will be attending the Swancon Screening on the 27th of October.
Advance warning - Rob Masters and I will be attending the Swancon Screening on the 27th of October.
https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/swancon-screening---thor-ragnarok
https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/swancon-screening---thor-ragnarok
Saturday, 30 September 2017
Friday, 29 September 2017
Rob is starting the new Runequest playtest tonight.
Rob is starting the new Runequest playtest tonight.
Character generation first and then the start of the adventure, which is expected to conclude next week.
Character generation first and then the start of the adventure, which is expected to conclude next week.
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
Queen's birthday weekend here in W.A - some friends married and invited us out to the celebrations quite a way East...
Queen's birthday weekend here in W.A - some friends married and invited us out to the celebrations quite a way East from the coast. Very much reminded me of some of the Heidelberg School paintings and had me thinking of some of the Arthur Upfield Bony books. Extraordinary views from the top of Jilakin Rock. The east most occurrence of the Jarrah tree is here, possibly once part of a superforest ranging right the way across the State. A long drive, made fun by the Tin Horse Highway and definitely worth the drive to my mind for the sheer presence of country.
For those of you, like I was, wondering how the heck to sign up for GenghisCon Perth, here's a link without having...
For those of you, like I was, wondering how the heck to sign up for GenghisCon Perth, here's a link without having to search.
https://2018.genghiscon.org/2017/04/30/membership-signups/
https://2018.genghiscon.org/2017/04/30/membership-signups/
Friday, 22 September 2017
If you can count, you can help save lives.
If you can count, you can help save lives.
Hi there,
We're putting the Antigua dataset on hold for the moment so that we can cover an urgent need from Rescue Global: basic information about building density in Puerto Rico. Even before post-Maria images come in, we can make maps of population density and expected damage for Rescue Global, but we need more accurate and up-to-date building information than we currently have available.
So this dataset is a bit different than the others: we are only using "Before" images, taken in the past few months, and we are only asking the first question we've been asking of the other datasets: how many buildings do you see?
We're hoping we can get through this quickly, so we're keeping the question to just basic categories of image counts instead of, for example, asking people to spend more time marking individual buildings.
With your help, we can use this information to make a map of expected damage, which will help Rescue Global decide where to focus their initial reconnaissance flights in the days immediately after Hurricane Maria, when power, phones and internet are expected to still be down throughout most of the large island of Puerto Rico.
Please continue to help at www.planetaryresponsenetwork.org.
Thank you,
Grant & The Zooniverse Team
Hi there,
We're putting the Antigua dataset on hold for the moment so that we can cover an urgent need from Rescue Global: basic information about building density in Puerto Rico. Even before post-Maria images come in, we can make maps of population density and expected damage for Rescue Global, but we need more accurate and up-to-date building information than we currently have available.
So this dataset is a bit different than the others: we are only using "Before" images, taken in the past few months, and we are only asking the first question we've been asking of the other datasets: how many buildings do you see?
We're hoping we can get through this quickly, so we're keeping the question to just basic categories of image counts instead of, for example, asking people to spend more time marking individual buildings.
With your help, we can use this information to make a map of expected damage, which will help Rescue Global decide where to focus their initial reconnaissance flights in the days immediately after Hurricane Maria, when power, phones and internet are expected to still be down throughout most of the large island of Puerto Rico.
Please continue to help at www.planetaryresponsenetwork.org.
Thank you,
Grant & The Zooniverse Team
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Saturday, 16 September 2017
Basilisk Scorpion Death Whales!
Basilisk Scorpion Death Whales! My character isn't a practised drawer but is making lurid pictures of what she imagines the creatures that made the tracks look like, including sound effects as she draws.
Friday, 15 September 2017
Hi sweet, what's Gary's and Steveg's email addresses?
Hi sweet, what's Gary's and Steveg's email addresses?
:-*
:-*
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Boosting the signal.
Boosting the signal. Did you ever wonder what it was like to be John Tracy in International Rescue? Do it for real. You'll be the eye in the sky. Look at photos and get the information to help the rescue teams on the ground. Don't worry, there's a short tutorial to help you!
Hi there,
The Zooniverse relaunched The Planetary Response Network yesterday in response to Hurricane Irma and rescue efforts in the Caribbean. We’ve now uploaded a third set of images with much higher resolution, and we need your help to go through them as quickly as possible.
Hurricane Irma has brought large-scale destruction to many islands over the last few days. By analysing satellite images of the stricken areas you can provide invaluable assistance to rescue workers in the Caribbean. Rescue Global are a UK-based disaster risk reduction and response charity who are deploying a team to the Caribbean and will use the information you provide to help them assess the situation on the ground.
Note: we’ve set up two workflows, one where you can quickly remove unclassifiable images from the subject set and the other to tag classifiable images with areas of need. We've also fixed the issue with the zoom tool.
Please continue to keep a close eye on the project after classifications are complete. We’ll keep adding more images as they become available over more of the region.
Join the effort now at www.planetaryresponsenetwork.org.
Thanks,
Grant & The Zooniverse Team
http://www.planetaryresponsenetwork.org.
Hi there,
The Zooniverse relaunched The Planetary Response Network yesterday in response to Hurricane Irma and rescue efforts in the Caribbean. We’ve now uploaded a third set of images with much higher resolution, and we need your help to go through them as quickly as possible.
Hurricane Irma has brought large-scale destruction to many islands over the last few days. By analysing satellite images of the stricken areas you can provide invaluable assistance to rescue workers in the Caribbean. Rescue Global are a UK-based disaster risk reduction and response charity who are deploying a team to the Caribbean and will use the information you provide to help them assess the situation on the ground.
Note: we’ve set up two workflows, one where you can quickly remove unclassifiable images from the subject set and the other to tag classifiable images with areas of need. We've also fixed the issue with the zoom tool.
Please continue to keep a close eye on the project after classifications are complete. We’ll keep adding more images as they become available over more of the region.
Join the effort now at www.planetaryresponsenetwork.org.
Thanks,
Grant & The Zooniverse Team
http://www.planetaryresponsenetwork.org.
Monday, 11 September 2017
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1846512/next-complexlonger-games-day-city-oct-8
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1846512/next-complexlonger-games-day-city-oct-8
I don't know if it suites you but it's one of the rare instances when it's not on a WABA week.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1846512/next-complexlonger-games-day-city-oct-8
I don't know if it suites you but it's one of the rare instances when it's not on a WABA week.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1846512/next-complexlonger-games-day-city-oct-8
Friday, 8 September 2017
Thursday, 7 September 2017
I was just looking at your website for my Uncle Vic who wants a plaque for my Aunty Judy who passed away recently.
I was just looking at your website for my Uncle Vic who wants a plaque for my Aunty Judy who passed away recently. She's in the 'grassed area' at Karrakatta if that means anything.
Anyway did you know your website up the top it says Stocks Bros Monumental? It's Stock Bros isn't it?
Anyway did you know your website up the top it says Stocks Bros Monumental? It's Stock Bros isn't it?
Friday, 1 September 2017
We are all on for tonight!
We are all on for tonight! There will be some discussion of the Runequest playtest and I can either run a small London or Rob says he can do Detached.
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
The first insights from the Australian Genetics of Depression Study are in but there's still time to participate if...
The first insights from the Australian Genetics of Depression Study are in but there's still time to participate if you're an Australian adult who has been clinically treated for depression. But they'd really encouraging people who have been clinically treated for it.
https://www.geneticsofdepression.org.au/ to take the survey
In Australia call: 1800 257 179
Email: gendep@qimrberghofer.edu.au
or Write to:
Locked Bag 2000, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, QLD, 4029, AUSTRALIA
https://www.australiascience.tv/first-insights-from-the-genetics-of-depression-study/?utm_content=buffer1fd77&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer
https://www.geneticsofdepression.org.au/ to take the survey
In Australia call: 1800 257 179
Email: gendep@qimrberghofer.edu.au
or Write to:
Locked Bag 2000, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, QLD, 4029, AUSTRALIA
https://www.australiascience.tv/first-insights-from-the-genetics-of-depression-study/?utm_content=buffer1fd77&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
#newbirdpoker created by Phil Armishaw curated this week by Jim Robertson Theme for the week of Aug 27:...
#newbirdpoker created by Phil Armishaw curated this week by Jim Robertson Theme for the week of Aug 27: Multi-coloured. (We’ll include black and white as colours) The more colours the better!! Don’t forget to include my name in your posts so I can find them.
Peacock Wadjemup Western Australia
I was wandering around the net today and I discovered a play by email History of the World (amongst other things...
I was wandering around the net today and I discovered a play by email History of the World (amongst other things site)
Is anyone interested in a game?
Check at the site http://gamesbyemail.com/Requirements to see if it works for you and let me know the preferred email you'd like the game sent to.
http://gamesbyemail.com/Requirements
Is anyone interested in a game?
Check at the site http://gamesbyemail.com/Requirements to see if it works for you and let me know the preferred email you'd like the game sent to.
http://gamesbyemail.com/Requirements
Sunday, 27 August 2017
Some tail slapping action at Mandurah today.
Some tail slapping action at Mandurah today. We were very surprised by the new bridge! The old bridge is set to be removed soon, so we took the opportunity to walk over it for perhaps the last time.
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
Funerals trump everything I'm afraid.
Funerals trump everything I'm afraid. No gaming this Friday either. We will be required for post funeral stuff and my sister and her husband will be at Glendalough.
Sunday, 20 August 2017
Friday, 18 August 2017
Thursday, 17 August 2017
Yeah, g'day Changi, nice thunderstorm. Dunno if it will affect the flight.
Yeah, g'day Changi, nice thunderstorm. Dunno if it will affect the flight.
#bigtourleece2017
#bigtourleece2017
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
We will probably be a bit jetlagged on Friday, so as at least two players will be doing other things we will leave...
We will probably be a bit jetlagged on Friday, so as at least two players will be doing other things we will leave it until next week.
Espoo mostly and a bit of Helsinki on the way back.
Espoo mostly and a bit of Helsinki on the way back.
#bigtourleece2017
https://goo.gl/photos/n4s8RVYxfmK2MNPS8
#bigtourleece2017
https://goo.gl/photos/n4s8RVYxfmK2MNPS8
Monday, 14 August 2017
I would really like to thank https://www.lautapeliseura.fi and members who brought the club game library in and...
I would really like to thank https://www.lautapeliseura.fi and members who brought the club game library in and administered borrowing games, taught and suggested.
They worked tirelessly and worked unsung and were greatly appreciated by myself, Rob Masters and a large number of other people who played, were awed by the giant versions of familiar games and by those who were observers.
I would like to particularly thank those who were involved in finally getting me and Afrikan Tähti to the table together. Which I thoroughly enjoyed, so thank you and your club very much. You have shown me what a club can aspire to and you have made my convention an even more enhanced experience.
Thank you so much and I look forward to gaming with you again.
#bigtourleece2017 #Worldcon75
They worked tirelessly and worked unsung and were greatly appreciated by myself, Rob Masters and a large number of other people who played, were awed by the giant versions of familiar games and by those who were observers.
I would like to particularly thank those who were involved in finally getting me and Afrikan Tähti to the table together. Which I thoroughly enjoyed, so thank you and your club very much. You have shown me what a club can aspire to and you have made my convention an even more enhanced experience.
Thank you so much and I look forward to gaming with you again.
#bigtourleece2017 #Worldcon75
2nd biggest Worldcon to date. I was pretty far back in the crowd.
2nd biggest Worldcon to date. I was pretty far back in the crowd.
#bigtourleece2017
#Worldcon75
#bigtourleece2017
#Worldcon75
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