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Dali Spektor 1

A quick sound check of the new speakers. The media unit is arriving in March, so I'll finally have my system hooked up.

Drab Majesty at The Moth Club

Star Trek

Starfleet science officer's uniform.

Christmas Day 2017

Star Trek: Adventures

Fall of Magic

One of the most beautiful games I've ever played.

B&O Beocord 8004

GB 4865 (1982 - April 1987)

Compact cassette C46-C60-C90-C120
Tape head: Sendust
Recording system HX PRO
Noise reduction system Dolby B and C
Tape switch Auto. ferro, chrome and metal
Wow and flutter, DIN < +/- 0.1 %
Speed deviation < +/- 1 %
Fast forward and rewind C60 70 sec

Frequency range ferro/chrome/metal 20 - 20,000 Hz +/- 3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio CCIR / ARM:
Metal Dolby NR B: >65 dB, C: >74 dB TDK-MA
Chrome Dolby NR B: >66 dB, C: >75 dB TDK-SA
Ferro Dolby NR B: >64 dB, C: >72 dB BASF LM I
Power supply 220 V
Power consumption Max. 50 W
Dimensions W x H x D 53 x 13 x 30cm
Weight 7.5 kg 

Connections: Headphones jack, AUX DIN, Microphone DIN, Amplifier DIN

Red Wing

Two of my favourite boots of all time. Iron Ranger 8111's on the left and Beckman 9016's on the right. Check out the full range here.

Fillion Don Dillion

The very talented Dirk Detweiler Leichty produced this illustration of my Dungeon World character Fillion Don Dillion. Very pleased with the result.

Dirk is on Patreon, so go ahead and support him if you like his work.

Tropic of Cancer at Corsica Studios

Gilbert & George

'Scapegoating Pictures' exhibition at the White Cube, Bermonsey.

The Fog

The Fog: Blakes Gold Edition arrived from Boomkat a few days ago and I confess, it's a thing of beauty.

Words from Bookat:

**One off limited edition repress on double gold 180gm vinyl, in a super heavyweight gatefold casebound tip on sleeve** Death Waltz sashay forth with this massively anticipated remastered reissue of John Carpenter's seminal soundtrack to his horror classic, 'The Fog' (1980). One disc features the original score composed by John Carpenter, and performed by the director/musician with The Bowling Green-Warren County Chamber Orchestra; a bonus second disc includes all of the original movie cues which have never been made available on vinyl before. Together with Dinos Chapman's chilling cover image - "I decided to do exactly what K.A.B. radio warned me against: I looked deep into the fog on Antonio Bay and this image is what I saw" - it amounts to a genuine fantasy package for even the most hardened horror fanatic.

Planarch Codex

Received my pocket sized copy of the Planarch Codex in the post today. Looking forward to weaving it into our Dungeon World games.

Tokyo Morvélo CC

Joined the Tokyo Morvélo CC recently. £15 for annual membership and they give you a free cycle cap for joining! For anyone who's interested, here's a little bit of blurb from their site:


Tokyo Morvélo CC is a cycle club primarily aimed at riders and racers across road, track and cyclocross disciplines but we have a wide-ranging interest across all forms of cycling. We would like to welcome riders of any age and gender, from novice through to expert. We want to build a reputation for being an enthusiastic, friendly and inclusive club and for being an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to take a step up in their cycling.

We believe in power in numbers – so whether it’s simply joining in with organised group rides to meet up with like-minded people, gearing up on your existing training with other motivated riders or if you have aspirations to race and compete and want to draw on the experience of others within the club, you’ll find a home here. Tokyo Morvélo CC will open the door to new possibilities and experiences and give you the confidence you need to get you on the right track.

We have a huge list of contacts and resources to draw on that will enable us to present a varied and interesting events calendar. So if you want to break out the track bike we will cater for that with sociable fixed gear rides in and around the city. If road is your passion then we’ll show you where to go with organised club rides as well as trips and excursions to places you may never get to go to without the support and expertise of a club. At the same time, we will actively welcome ideas and contributions from our members around the organisation of rides, races and events – the success of Tokyo Morvélo CC will depend on our members sharing information and letting others know about the rides and events we are involved in.

Shai-Hulud

Picked this up on Discogs the other day. I've had this album on CD for years, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get it on vinyl.

New Purchases

A few new purchases from my annual holiday to Japan. Not strictly necessary, but I like to start modding anything I buy.

Gimmik - Rythmus Der Stadt

Board game addiction

Picked up Upon a Salty Ocean and the Descartes version of the Dune board game at Conception Con this year. I had my eye on CO2, but two new games per Con is my limit.

Regents Park on a Sunday morning

Unhealthy bicycle obsession

I'm going to lose the additional break levers, buy a new black saddle and replace the white bar tape with black.

Cruise down The Thames

Spent Wednesday night on a Olympic themed cruise down the Thames courtesy of our friends at Google. Perfect weather, perfect company and enough booze to sink the boat.

Desk Lego

Everybody deserves a bit of desk lego.

Rapha bidons

New Bidons for my longer rides.

Bruno 700c Tour Solo

Yes, I bought another bike. Isn't she pretty.

500 Italian Restaurant

Smashing starter to share

Saltimbocca alla romana di rana pescatrice, servito con spinaci
Pan fried rolls of monkfish, filled with speck and sage, served with spinach
I found this dish a little disappointing. Everything was cooked well, but it was lacking somewhat in the taste department.

Pappardelle al ragu di manzo
Wide long pasta with slow cooked beef in tomato sauce

Panna cotta al basilico e grappa di moscato
Basil and Moscato grappa flavoured panna cotta

Lunch with Y

 

Lunch at Pizza East in Shoreditch.

Anchovy pizza

Wild mushroom with poached eggs

Salad with walnuts and blue cheese.

She's Almost Complete

Rapha Grand Tour Gloves

Picked up these little beauties at the Rapha sale. The white pair would have been my first choice, but it was the final day of the sale and the pickings were getting slim. Still, chuffed to bits that I got a pair.

Nice gloves

Homemade Sausage Rolls

Really yummy. Will be making more of these little beauties.

Bread over Christmas

Here are a few loaves I baked over Christmas. Added some dried oregano and thyme, which gave them a nice Italian herby aroma.

2.8 Hours Later

I ran like a manic around the streets of South London last night, desperately trying to reach various safe areas without being infected. Kudos to the team of actors and volunteers who made the experience terrifyingly believable. I for one, was scared shitless by the bloody butcher.

The highlight for me and I would imagine many others was the multi story car park set piece. Running up and down dingy stairwells listening to the muffled screams of infected and survivors alike was truly harrowing.

2.8 Hours later was a fantastic experience and one that I will definitely be repeating next year.

Lunch at the Kings Head - Lewes

Next Up, New Wheels

Lasco Crankset & Tange BB

Front & Rear Brake