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Wasteland Express Delivery Service

Wasteland Express Delivery Service

Yesterday I was introduced to Wasteland Express Delivery Service, a board game that fans of Borderlands and Mad Max will love.  Even the instructions have a flair of Borderlands charm with world-building elements like the history of the wasteland, and an introduction that I can’t help but read in Marcus…

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27 Things Before 27

27 Things Before 27

I levelled up again, turning 26 last weekend – closer to 30 than 20, my sister enjoyed pointing out!  I did a whole bunch of amazing things last … View Post
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If We Were Having Coffee…

If We Were Having Coffee…

April was a funny kind of month.  The first half was spent anxiously awaiting my Mum’s wedding (which actually went beautifully, and happy … View Post
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A Month In Pictures: March

A Month In Pictures: March

I’ve spent the entirety of March (plus the latter part of February) poorly, which has sucked.  I don’t think I’ve ever … View Post
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Book Review: Poppy Field by Michael Morpurgo

Book Review: Poppy Field by Michael Morpurgo

Poppy Field is an illustrated work of fiction by the famous Michael Morpurgo celebrating the significance of the poppy for a French family across … View Post
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X-COM: The Hardest Board Game I’ve Ever Played

X-COM: The Hardest Board Game I’ve Ever Played

I had heard rumours that X-COM was considered one of the the hardest video games around, though I’d never experienced it first hand.  … View Post
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Money Savvy Tips for Geeks

Money Savvy Tips for Geeks

I think it is important to be money-savvy, especially in a community that values bustling bookshelves and well-stocked Steam libraries.  I’ve struggled for … View Post