Well, talk about a contrast between the Wellington Phoenix women's and men's teams!
Ooh... Chaosium Con in Wellington 21-22 November. Yeah, think I'll be going!
www.chaosium.com/blogsave-the...
Save the Date! Announcing a new Chaosium Con for 2026: Chaosium Con New Zealand
SAVE THE DATE! - Chaosium Con comes to New Zealand in November 2026!
Waitangi Day in Te Rauparaha Park in Poirurua with
@aeshna.bsky.social.
Huh. Autocorrect tried to change Poirurua to Peoria!
@aeshna.bsky.social spotted a newly emerged cicada struggling with high winds so moved it to a sheltered spot behind the fence.
Another interesting entry in my Steam recommendations queue - MATH FPS : Solve Or Die, an FPS where you need to shoot the location of the target with the answer to the maths question above. At only NZ$7.39, might give it a go just for a laugh!
store.steampowered.com/app/4173840/...
MATH FPS : Solve Or Die on Steam
MATH FPS is a fast-paced action-shooter where you solve math to survive. Each bot displays a math problem, and you must shoot the correct answer on its body parts to deal damage. Survive increasingly ...
Guess Mark Kermode isn't planning to visit the US any time soon. Interesting comments about the music used in the film!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTyU...
Mark Kermode reviews Melania
YouTube video by Kermode and Mayo's Take
"Interesting" entry in my Steam discovery queue - "Steel Century Groove is a rhythm RPG where you pilot mecha in dance battles!"
"This is in your discovery queue just to see if you might be interested."
store.steampowered.com/app/1858950/...https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858950/Steel_Century_Groove/?queue=1
Tough decision but, on balance, Howay the Toon!
Disappointed with Arsenal's performance: no set piece or own goals!
Just finished watching The Sentinels/Les Sentinels on TVNZ On Demand - essentially a French supersoldier programme in WWI. Really rather enjoyed that - there'd better be a second season!
I have questions.
It's not often I say this but thank you Tottenham and Brentford!
Arsenal are clearly stepping up their game: scoring from a combined set piece/own goal!
Wow. Nine years ago today, I arrived in New Zealand for the first time, landing in Auckland, on a fact-finding trip. Took another 2.5 years or to make the permanent move!
At Sky Stadium with
@aeshna.bsky.social to see Wellington Phoenix in a six-pointer with Melbourne City.
Think I'll stick with the Kindle edition!
I must admit I was genuinely shocked by the news of Braverman's defection to Reform. I assumed she'd done it ages ago!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Suella Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.
Here to say adieu/vaarwel to the Leuven :-(
I'm finding the Epic Rap Battles of History YouTube channel strangely compelling (Charlemagne vs Napoleon, Che Guevara vs Guy Fawkes, Bond vs Austin Powers etc)!
youtube.com/@erb
ERB
The Epic Rap Battles of History is a comedy series created by Nice Peter & epicLLOYD. In over 15 years we have created over 90 rap battles featuring both historical and fictional characters which have...
That is going to be a long day...
Lovecraftian VR survival horror game inspired by At The Mountains of Madness? What could possibly go wrong?
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Save 10% on Dread Meridian on Steam
Dread Meridian is an original VR survival horror inspired by Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness", set in Oglanbyen’s frozen wasteland. As Daniela, you search for your twin while facing...
At a small fan collector fair at Kai Tahi and
@aeshna.bsky.social spotted a Zen fridge magnet on a stand so had to grab one! Then turned out they had the Information and Confirmed ones too.
Delight somewhat dented by woman on the stand saying her Dad would be delighted someone recognized Zen...
About to have some Jobbie for breakfast.
Tonight's TV c/o TVNZ On Demand: one episode each of Blue Murder Motel - definite Brokenwood Mysteries vibes from this, and The Sentinels - kind of Captain France, set in World War 1. Will be exploring both further.
Belated thanks to David Moyes and Everton!
Pains me to say this but today would be a good day for Manchester United to not suck.
Judging from the photos and videos posted in the Whale and dolphin watch - Wellington Facebook group and in my Facebook feed, a pod of orcas decided today was a good day to flash the primates and mess with them!
Way overdue but I finally got round to signing up to the Jay And Miles X-plain The X-Men podcast. Website code below generated for Twitter but ****** if I'm posting on there!
Check out my membership card from
patreon.com/xplainthexmen!
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TIL NZ Post rules prohibit sending keys internationally. They showed me the section in the rule book but they couldn't tell me why. Any ideas?
Brilliant post in BBC coverage of Chelsea-Arsenal Carabao Cup semi-final:
Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal
'Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning' sing Arsenal's travelling fans at Liam Rosenior.
At least I think it's Arsenal's fans.
My personal problematic creator (Relationship Status: It's complicated). Been a long time since I read any of his books or cartoons but I still think The Dilbert Principle is one of the best management books I've ever read.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.
Sad news 2: EB Games closing all New Zealand stores. Been a long time since I bought actual games there but their other merchandise was often interesting.
www.ebgames.co.nz/eb-games-new...EB Games New Zealand Closure FAQs - EB Games
EB Games New Zealand the ultimate place for video games. Shop thousands of amazing products online or in store now.
Sad news: Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe to close on 29 Jan.
www.rnz.co.nz/life/food/ce...
Central Wellington bar closes after 25 years
A central Wellington bar that has been in business for 25 years will be shutting its doors at the end of January.
@brisbanein28.bsky.social Returned to office today to find my delayed Secret Santa gift on my desk (also included but not pictured: bottle of olive oil but label gives big clue as to identity). Person had clearly done some research!
Forgot to log out of YouTube on the TV at the apartment in KL. Seems someone used it search for "phillipine horror movies" and "thai horror movies with english subtitles"! Well, remotely logged out now but may have to try those searches now :-)
Spotted at KMart yesterday. Why is it assumed only kids would want a dinosaur beach towel?!
Figured we'll already be knackered from jet lag anyway so been to Life Pharmacy in Johnsonville for our 26H1 COVD-19 jabs (10th (according to guy there).
Johnsonville Mall was never the biggest anyway but really is a stark contrast to the likes of Mid Valley or 1 Utama in KL!
As we're still on leave and a little jet-lagged,
@aeshna.bsky.social and I are at O'Malley's in Day's Bay for Arsenal vs Liverpool!
At Kwong Wah Ais Kacang with mother and
@aeshna.bsky.social for one last cendol before heading for the airport.
Hey,
@jmswallow.bsky.social, if you're ever in KL, another place for you to visit!
So, can anyone recommend a solution for automated two-way syncing between an Android device and iOS/iCloud contacts and calendar?
AliExpress ad on Facebook just offered me a Charlie Kirk t-shirt and a stab-proof jacket. Not sure which I'd be more dubious about buying...
And so begins last full day in KL...
I am deeply saddened by Amorim's departure. I was really hoping United would give him a good stint. A really long one...
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Ruben Amorim: Manchester United sack head coach after 14 months in charge
Manchester United sack manager Ruben Amorim after he criticised the club's hierarchy following Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds.
Full moon over KL.
As we come into the final stretch of our trip to Malaysia, now starting to ponder critical questions like how much Jobbie we might be able to take back with us to New Zealand!
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Have to say thank you to Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Wolves, Leeds and Sunderland their contributions to a most excellent New Year.
