Starting in 2019 myself and a few gaming mates have had some brilliant The One Ring Roadtrips (converting to a virtual mode during covid), and plans were made for a similar trip this year. It seems our efforts inspired another group of Grognards to plan a Moorcock weekend, and before we knew it our paths … Continue reading The big Tolkien/Moorcock weekender
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2022 Review
I many ways 2022 was an improvement on 2021 (see my 2021 Review). I started a new job which I quite like, I've spent lots of time with my family and friends and also got in a load of gaming, although quite a bit less that 2021 - I guess a sign of life returning … Continue reading 2022 Review
The One Ring Roadtrip 2022: The Scouring of the Herefordshire
A lot has happened in the three years since the original The One Ring Roadtrip in 2019. It should have been an annual event and we had got as far as booking a cottage for the 2020 event when that bastard Covid hit. It seems strange looking back, but at the time we thought there … Continue reading The One Ring Roadtrip 2022: The Scouring of the Herefordshire
The One Ring Roadtrip: Winterfilth 2020
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo."So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of … Continue reading The One Ring Roadtrip: Winterfilth 2020
One Weekend to Rule them all
You know you have those weekends, the special ones, the ones you look forward to for weeks or even months in advance. Maybe it's to celebrate a big life event, a break away with the family, or a gaming weekend (especially gaming weekends!). Whether it's a one day con or a whole weekend like UK … Continue reading One Weekend to Rule them all