A Random Bloke
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Oxford United fan, curler, Brit expat in MA, thingamabobber of art and social media, maybe. Environment games artist in a former life.
Got these Van Old School 36+ on sale...I'm really tempted to turn them into curling shoes.
Craig's Curling Shoes, has a bunch of colored tuff coat options so two tone or orange? And their slider discs are cheaper than balance plus as I would need a smaller one than current shoe which isn't ideal.
Craig's Curling Shoes, has a bunch of colored tuff coat options so two tone or orange? And their slider discs are cheaper than balance plus as I would need a smaller one than current shoe which isn't ideal.
February 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Got these Van Old School 36+ on sale...I'm really tempted to turn them into curling shoes.
Craig's Curling Shoes, has a bunch of colored tuff coat options so two tone or orange? And their slider discs are cheaper than balance plus as I would need a smaller one than current shoe which isn't ideal.
Craig's Curling Shoes, has a bunch of colored tuff coat options so two tone or orange? And their slider discs are cheaper than balance plus as I would need a smaller one than current shoe which isn't ideal.
Valentine's is over it's now time for Santa jizz covered hot cross buns for Easter....
February 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Valentine's is over it's now time for Santa jizz covered hot cross buns for Easter....
We have collected over 30 cool raffle baskets as a fundraiser for the USWCA National women's bonspiel to help cover costs. I kind of want that Jellycat stone.
But tickets available via venmo, don't need to be present to win but there's no plans to ship prizes for folks who don't show up to pick up.
But tickets available via venmo, don't need to be present to win but there's no plans to ship prizes for folks who don't show up to pick up.
February 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM
We have collected over 30 cool raffle baskets as a fundraiser for the USWCA National women's bonspiel to help cover costs. I kind of want that Jellycat stone.
But tickets available via venmo, don't need to be present to win but there's no plans to ship prizes for folks who don't show up to pick up.
But tickets available via venmo, don't need to be present to win but there's no plans to ship prizes for folks who don't show up to pick up.
My eldest, just got out of watching a movie at the theatre and said there was a great trailer for the Hunger Games.
I said that's the sad B side inbred version of the far superior Battle Royale, which is true, but she lost her shit. She's very easy to troll it seems :D
I said that's the sad B side inbred version of the far superior Battle Royale, which is true, but she lost her shit. She's very easy to troll it seems :D
February 14, 2026 at 8:53 PM
My eldest, just got out of watching a movie at the theatre and said there was a great trailer for the Hunger Games.
I said that's the sad B side inbred version of the far superior Battle Royale, which is true, but she lost her shit. She's very easy to troll it seems :D
I said that's the sad B side inbred version of the far superior Battle Royale, which is true, but she lost her shit. She's very easy to troll it seems :D
That Boston Globe curling story online that had a photo of me, well it was front page on their print edition paper, just below the fold.
Fancy.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/m...
Fancy.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/m...
February 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
That Boston Globe curling story online that had a photo of me, well it was front page on their print edition paper, just below the fold.
Fancy.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/m...
Fancy.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/m...
February 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
It was a tough day at the office, curling as a 3-wing... So when we can't make the shot, we can make the plan B...
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February 14, 2026 at 4:44 AM
It was a tough day at the office, curling as a 3-wing... So when we can't make the shot, we can make the plan B...
youtube.com/clip/Ugkxjlz...
youtube.com/clip/Ugkxjlz...
Watch NBCUniversal's coverage of The Winter Olympics with YouTube TV
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February 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Here's a GoFundMe for Steve and Elizabeth who will be representing the US at the Deaflympics next year.
Steve is a member of our club and a great guy, and it sounds like they're responsible for shouldering much of the expense to complete and represent their country.
gofund.me/061e3ed39
Steve is a member of our club and a great guy, and it sounds like they're responsible for shouldering much of the expense to complete and represent their country.
gofund.me/061e3ed39
Donate to Support for our journey to the 2027 Winter Deaflympics, organized by Steven Coates
We are honored to share that we, Steven Coates and Elizabeth Matt… Steven Coates needs your support for Support for our journey to the 2027 Winter Deaflympics
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February 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Here's a GoFundMe for Steve and Elizabeth who will be representing the US at the Deaflympics next year.
Steve is a member of our club and a great guy, and it sounds like they're responsible for shouldering much of the expense to complete and represent their country.
gofund.me/061e3ed39
Steve is a member of our club and a great guy, and it sounds like they're responsible for shouldering much of the expense to complete and represent their country.
gofund.me/061e3ed39
8-2nders are like buses, don't see one in ages and suddenly a bunch come along at once. A couple of friends got this last night, seemingly a couple of weeks after another couple of friends got one at the club.
February 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
8-2nders are like buses, don't see one in ages and suddenly a bunch come along at once. A couple of friends got this last night, seemingly a couple of weeks after another couple of friends got one at the club.
Getting around the paywall, but here's another nice article about curling and our club, and there's a couple of photos of me, not falling on my face which is a bonus :)
archive.is/2026.02.13-1...
archive.is/2026.02.13-1...
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Getting around the paywall, but here's another nice article about curling and our club, and there's a couple of photos of me, not falling on my face which is a bonus :)
archive.is/2026.02.13-1...
archive.is/2026.02.13-1...
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This is a wonderful column about the vital function of the curling club as a social connection
You’re not gonna see this facet at the Olympics, you just need to see it for yourself
You’re not gonna see this facet at the Olympics, you just need to see it for yourself
Beyond the medals: Curling as social infrastructure
As attention focuses on the Games in Italy, we ought to look beyond the podium to social connections made at our local arenas.
calgaryherald.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
This is a wonderful column about the vital function of the curling club as a social connection
You’re not gonna see this facet at the Olympics, you just need to see it for yourself
You’re not gonna see this facet at the Olympics, you just need to see it for yourself
#FirstWorldProblems clearly, but the local McDissapointments has finally moved to paper straws...
February 12, 2026 at 7:42 PM
#FirstWorldProblems clearly, but the local McDissapointments has finally moved to paper straws...
More Broomstones Curling Club and Korey in the news.
My curling pants in the red white and blue even get seen for a moment lol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=778H...
My curling pants in the red white and blue even get seen for a moment lol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=778H...
Catching the curling craze — where U.S. star Korey Dropkin learned it
YouTube video by NBC10 Boston
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February 12, 2026 at 4:47 AM
More Broomstones Curling Club and Korey in the news.
My curling pants in the red white and blue even get seen for a moment lol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=778H...
My curling pants in the red white and blue even get seen for a moment lol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=778H...
I normally curl as lead by choice, but subbed tonight and threw 3rd. Took the rare opportunity to throw peel weight to clear the path which worked out nicely.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:56 AM
I normally curl as lead by choice, but subbed tonight and threw 3rd. Took the rare opportunity to throw peel weight to clear the path which worked out nicely.
youtube.com/clip/Ugkx5Yb...
youtube.com/clip/Ugkx5Yb...
Here's a great piece about Korey and Broomstones that was live this evening by NBC10 Boston.
www.nbcboston.com/video/olympi...
www.nbcboston.com/video/olympi...
Wayland curling club celebrates Korey Dropkin's silver medal
The Southborough native learned his sport at Broomstones Curling Club, which was packed with people watching him make history at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
www.nbcboston.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Here's a great piece about Korey and Broomstones that was live this evening by NBC10 Boston.
www.nbcboston.com/video/olympi...
www.nbcboston.com/video/olympi...
Our club, Broomstones, where Korey learned to curl as a junior, and won 2 Junior Nationals, won silver at the Winter Olympics.
The club had a massive watch party with members of the club as well as folks from the local community getting involved.
Thanks to Rich and Dick for sharing the photo's.
The club had a massive watch party with members of the club as well as folks from the local community getting involved.
Thanks to Rich and Dick for sharing the photo's.
February 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Our club, Broomstones, where Korey learned to curl as a junior, and won 2 Junior Nationals, won silver at the Winter Olympics.
The club had a massive watch party with members of the club as well as folks from the local community getting involved.
Thanks to Rich and Dick for sharing the photo's.
The club had a massive watch party with members of the club as well as folks from the local community getting involved.
Thanks to Rich and Dick for sharing the photo's.
Here is a club profile for Korey who went through our junior curling program at Broomstones. Today, he and Cory, are playing for gold. The club is hosting a watch party with folks from town invited.
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Here is a club profile for Korey who went through our junior curling program at Broomstones. Today, he and Cory, are playing for gold. The club is hosting a watch party with folks from town invited.
Sweater Weather from Shacksbury, a spiced cider was last night's drink. Quite a nice one at 8%.
February 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Sweater Weather from Shacksbury, a spiced cider was last night's drink. Quite a nice one at 8%.
Guess we're hanging out at the curling club for the Superbowl...
February 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Guess we're hanging out at the curling club for the Superbowl...
T20 World Cup cricket. England v Nepal should have been an easy one, but they made a bit of a mission out of it.
England prevail in a box-office thriller | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC share.google/BP9BzuwE1r1z...
England prevail in a box-office thriller | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC share.google/BP9BzuwE1r1z...
England prevail in a box-office thriller | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC
England prevail in Mumbai over a fighting chase by Nepal at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
T20 World Cup cricket. England v Nepal should have been an easy one, but they made a bit of a mission out of it.
England prevail in a box-office thriller | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC share.google/BP9BzuwE1r1z...
England prevail in a box-office thriller | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC share.google/BP9BzuwE1r1z...
Korean spicy chicken sandwich that's the special at Nan's Kitchen at the moment, with a side of their potato salad.
Sooo good. Spicy, but not too crazy, with a nice crunch. Really messy though.
Sooo good. Spicy, but not too crazy, with a nice crunch. Really messy though.
February 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Korean spicy chicken sandwich that's the special at Nan's Kitchen at the moment, with a side of their potato salad.
Sooo good. Spicy, but not too crazy, with a nice crunch. Really messy though.
Sooo good. Spicy, but not too crazy, with a nice crunch. Really messy though.
Red, white, and blue... Curling clubs internal CanAm evening...
February 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Red, white, and blue... Curling clubs internal CanAm evening...
The US dropped to GB in the mixed doubles curling Olympics which sees GB qualify for the play off.
Currently watching England school Wales in the opener of the rugby six nations, with the US v Korea in the mixed doubles to begin shortly on Peacock.
Currently watching England school Wales in the opener of the rugby six nations, with the US v Korea in the mixed doubles to begin shortly on Peacock.
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The US dropped to GB in the mixed doubles curling Olympics which sees GB qualify for the play off.
Currently watching England school Wales in the opener of the rugby six nations, with the US v Korea in the mixed doubles to begin shortly on Peacock.
Currently watching England school Wales in the opener of the rugby six nations, with the US v Korea in the mixed doubles to begin shortly on Peacock.