If you look at 80s computer mags before Crash and after, it’s clear the massive impact Roger Kean had and his influence on this early generation of gamers. Time to look up some early editions in his memory. archive.org/details/c…
I normally watch ‘70s Doctor Who when ironing, but for the New Year I’m ringing in the changes and watching Blake’s 7. 📺
Merry Christmas everyone.

A rare bit of colour in the cold landscape. 📷
if you’re buying books 📚 for Christmas, Hive is a great online bookstore that shares profit with local independent bookshops.
A frosty start to the day. 📷
Afternoon off work, so treating myself to an immense hotdog from Café at the end of the Universe.

Vive la France. ⚽️
This is a nice gesture from the club. More of this kind of thing please.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is hands-down one of my favourite films, and this oral history makes me want to watch the whole thing all over again, right now. 🍿
Apple thinking of buying Man Utd? Even $4.5B is pocket change for Apple, but I’ll believe this when I see it. ⚽️
I really enjoyed Dark (though the ending didn’t quite work for me) so giving 1899 a try — especially since it’s been so well-recommended. 📺
I haven’t been in The Tavern for a while, but glad to see it’s still a great bar. 🍺 www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/2313…
Traffic in Warrington is so gridlocked, I asked Apple Maps for direction and it just shrugged its shoulders.
Always great when a local brewery makes a home delivery. 🍺
For me, Batman will always talk with Kevin’s voice.
Looks like I picked the right half of the game to watch. ⚽️
Ronaldo as captain for #manutd is an interesting move. ⚽️
The UK’s plans to require photo ID for voting are a solution looking for a problem.
If we all save $8 a month in the bank, we should have enough money to buy Twitter within a year.
Wait a minute, how many years have I been calling it Interview With A Vampire, rather than With The Vampire?
Where has this hailstorm come from?
I can’t decide if this email I received from a provincial Australian council is a) an unusual phishing attempt or b) addressed to the wrong person.