A Random Bloke
@arandombloke.bsky.social
Oxford United fan, curler, Brit expat in MA, thingamabobber of art and social media, maybe. Environment games artist in a former life.
This evenings tipple, the Deaf Glow 7.2% IPA from Lawson's, and it's lovely, smooth, hoppy and fruity.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This evenings tipple, the Deaf Glow 7.2% IPA from Lawson's, and it's lovely, smooth, hoppy and fruity.
Dropping off curling club bar license renewal in town before doing a rental so finally stopped by the Wayland Variety & Deli that's a real hole in the wall joint down the street from the club.
Those sandwiches were loaded and tasty, and they have a bunch of Brit chocolate imports for solid prices.
Those sandwiches were loaded and tasty, and they have a bunch of Brit chocolate imports for solid prices.
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Dropping off curling club bar license renewal in town before doing a rental so finally stopped by the Wayland Variety & Deli that's a real hole in the wall joint down the street from the club.
Those sandwiches were loaded and tasty, and they have a bunch of Brit chocolate imports for solid prices.
Those sandwiches were loaded and tasty, and they have a bunch of Brit chocolate imports for solid prices.
French Onion popcorn, and a box of dicks that are supposedly ginger bread people. Trader Joe's is winning right now...
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
French Onion popcorn, and a box of dicks that are supposedly ginger bread people. Trader Joe's is winning right now...
USB C cable, lasted 3 month, so went looking for replacement when reorder note came up & noticed it has 3yr warranty. Emailed for a laugh, they responded in mins. They're arranging pick up & will send a replacement once picked up.
Way better service than can be expected on a $10 purchase.
Way better service than can be expected on a $10 purchase.
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
USB C cable, lasted 3 month, so went looking for replacement when reorder note came up & noticed it has 3yr warranty. Emailed for a laugh, they responded in mins. They're arranging pick up & will send a replacement once picked up.
Way better service than can be expected on a $10 purchase.
Way better service than can be expected on a $10 purchase.
Mr Steve is passed out like a kipper on my lap, which is making it a little difficult to get up...
#catsofBSky
#catsofBSky
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Mr Steve is passed out like a kipper on my lap, which is making it a little difficult to get up...
#catsofBSky
#catsofBSky
Last night we started watching the Great British Knitting Show. It was equal parts amazing and awful... With an amusing bit of controversy in the news.
Glorious.
Glorious.
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Last night we started watching the Great British Knitting Show. It was equal parts amazing and awful... With an amusing bit of controversy in the news.
Glorious.
Glorious.
The awesome Alien Church, 7% IPA from Tired Hands, Ardmore, PA is this evening tipple. Lovely, dank, piney, hoppy with a hint of orange & blueberry.
As it happens, they're the November DIPA collab with Equilibrium this month, sounded like a good one but a touch high abv for the curling club bar.
As it happens, they're the November DIPA collab with Equilibrium this month, sounded like a good one but a touch high abv for the curling club bar.
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The awesome Alien Church, 7% IPA from Tired Hands, Ardmore, PA is this evening tipple. Lovely, dank, piney, hoppy with a hint of orange & blueberry.
As it happens, they're the November DIPA collab with Equilibrium this month, sounded like a good one but a touch high abv for the curling club bar.
As it happens, they're the November DIPA collab with Equilibrium this month, sounded like a good one but a touch high abv for the curling club bar.
Also, have the option to get some Spanish Marie Ecto Kewler, but I'll pass. A log would cost more than all but a couple 1/2 barrels I get, only Maine Lunch and Bissell Substance cost more, but a 1/2 barrel is about 3 logs worth of beer. Really nice sour if you happen to see it though.
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Also, have the option to get some Spanish Marie Ecto Kewler, but I'll pass. A log would cost more than all but a couple 1/2 barrels I get, only Maine Lunch and Bissell Substance cost more, but a 1/2 barrel is about 3 logs worth of beer. Really nice sour if you happen to see it though.
Had the Small Group of Reasonable People from Brick & Feather last night, based out in Florence, MA so pretty west of the state. This was a lovely light brown ale and 4% was a nice way to end the night.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Had the Small Group of Reasonable People from Brick & Feather last night, based out in Florence, MA so pretty west of the state. This was a lovely light brown ale and 4% was a nice way to end the night.
We hosted our Junior Bonspiel which was a national qualifier for the U21, and both winners were from our club.
November 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
We hosted our Junior Bonspiel which was a national qualifier for the U21, and both winners were from our club.
Last night's tipple ended with more beers. Spelled Bones, 10% imperial stout from Foam went down way too smoothly and is a great beer, but out of budget for the club unfortunately. It was chased down with the Phantom of the Hopera, a 8.5% DIPA from Clover Road in town, which was also lovely.
November 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Last night's tipple ended with more beers. Spelled Bones, 10% imperial stout from Foam went down way too smoothly and is a great beer, but out of budget for the club unfortunately. It was chased down with the Phantom of the Hopera, a 8.5% DIPA from Clover Road in town, which was also lovely.
#Poorlifechoices, but England beat Kiwis in a come back rugby to take the Quilter Cup, so it's the Dented 9.5% triple IPA from Frost, & what was probably a terrible cigar that I picked up just because it came in an orange tube that is actually very nice while I burn some bills and dead tree debris.
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
#Poorlifechoices, but England beat Kiwis in a come back rugby to take the Quilter Cup, so it's the Dented 9.5% triple IPA from Frost, & what was probably a terrible cigar that I picked up just because it came in an orange tube that is actually very nice while I burn some bills and dead tree debris.
Last night's tipple was the Harvester of Science an 8.5% DIPA from Equilibrium, and it was very smooth, hoppy, and tasty. Glad I was able to get a sample, but also okay with passing on getting it for the club as it was a little pricey. Their December release is sounding like it'll be great too.
November 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Last night's tipple was the Harvester of Science an 8.5% DIPA from Equilibrium, and it was very smooth, hoppy, and tasty. Glad I was able to get a sample, but also okay with passing on getting it for the club as it was a little pricey. Their December release is sounding like it'll be great too.
My youngest, getting easy bonus points in her maths class just for giving her teacher a copy of the syllabus for his birthday.
He had mentioned in the open house that no one bothers to read the thing but that it would be worth doing so she put the date on the calendar to remember to bring it in :)
He had mentioned in the open house that no one bothers to read the thing but that it would be worth doing so she put the date on the calendar to remember to bring it in :)
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
My youngest, getting easy bonus points in her maths class just for giving her teacher a copy of the syllabus for his birthday.
He had mentioned in the open house that no one bothers to read the thing but that it would be worth doing so she put the date on the calendar to remember to bring it in :)
He had mentioned in the open house that no one bothers to read the thing but that it would be worth doing so she put the date on the calendar to remember to bring it in :)
Cousins v Peterson in a best of 3 final at the Olympic qualifiers after winning the tie breaker against Strouse, a game that had a lot of former members and juniors of our club, Broomstones (Sydney, Elizabeth C, Liz J, Allison), E is still a member.
3pm ET first draw of the final, on Peacock.
3pm ET first draw of the final, on Peacock.
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Cousins v Peterson in a best of 3 final at the Olympic qualifiers after winning the tie breaker against Strouse, a game that had a lot of former members and juniors of our club, Broomstones (Sydney, Elizabeth C, Liz J, Allison), E is still a member.
3pm ET first draw of the final, on Peacock.
3pm ET first draw of the final, on Peacock.
#facesinthings.... Far too happy to be at the gym.
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#facesinthings.... Far too happy to be at the gym.
Old Man an ESB from Treehouse. It's a solid one but at 5.4% a little heavy for the kind. Still, it hits the spot right now.
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Old Man an ESB from Treehouse. It's a solid one but at 5.4% a little heavy for the kind. Still, it hits the spot right now.
We got a mini ice maker. Was going to lend to the club while the ice maker was waiting on the repair person to show, but they did a temporary fix yesterday, and now waiting on a part. So our youngest is happy about having plenty of ice at home :)
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We got a mini ice maker. Was going to lend to the club while the ice maker was waiting on the repair person to show, but they did a temporary fix yesterday, and now waiting on a part. So our youngest is happy about having plenty of ice at home :)
Last night opposing skip made this great angle raise to get on the board!
youtube.com/clip/Ugkxjhu...
We're 7-0 in our pool, but I'm 2nd for the late draws, and last 2 games are early. Against the 0-7 & 1-6 teams, so likely making the championship game before the holidays. Lost that enough though.
youtube.com/clip/Ugkxjhu...
We're 7-0 in our pool, but I'm 2nd for the late draws, and last 2 games are early. Against the 0-7 & 1-6 teams, so likely making the championship game before the holidays. Lost that enough though.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Last night opposing skip made this great angle raise to get on the board!
youtube.com/clip/Ugkxjhu...
We're 7-0 in our pool, but I'm 2nd for the late draws, and last 2 games are early. Against the 0-7 & 1-6 teams, so likely making the championship game before the holidays. Lost that enough though.
youtube.com/clip/Ugkxjhu...
We're 7-0 in our pool, but I'm 2nd for the late draws, and last 2 games are early. Against the 0-7 & 1-6 teams, so likely making the championship game before the holidays. Lost that enough though.
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WATCH LIVE Curling From Halifax!
Kristen MacDiarmid playing Jocelyn Adams Moss in the afternoon feature from the Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic! #curling
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Kristen MacDiarmid playing Jocelyn Adams Moss in the afternoon feature from the Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic! #curling
WATCH NOW:
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November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
WATCH LIVE Curling From Halifax!
Kristen MacDiarmid playing Jocelyn Adams Moss in the afternoon feature from the Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic! #curling
WATCH NOW:
youtube.com/live/PJTyF0F...
Kristen MacDiarmid playing Jocelyn Adams Moss in the afternoon feature from the Stu Sells 1824 Halifax Classic! #curling
WATCH NOW:
youtube.com/live/PJTyF0F...
The Olympic trial curling has been fun.
But some very questionable shot calls there in the Dropkin v Shuster game that lead to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
But some very questionable shot calls there in the Dropkin v Shuster game that lead to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Olympic trial curling has been fun.
But some very questionable shot calls there in the Dropkin v Shuster game that lead to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
But some very questionable shot calls there in the Dropkin v Shuster game that lead to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
This week's free chicken sammie, the Barn Burner, with slaw, and a side of the roasted cauliflower salad. Yum.
November 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This week's free chicken sammie, the Barn Burner, with slaw, and a side of the roasted cauliflower salad. Yum.
Finally, Northern Lights out back and it wasn't cloudy this time :)
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Finally, Northern Lights out back and it wasn't cloudy this time :)
Good Luck Everyone - Blackadder - BBC
YouTube video by BBC Studios
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November 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Garage said exhaust needed holes patched & hanger fabricated/replaced & to go to place 15 mins away instead of getting whole thing replaced.
Got a good quote, guy sees my curling jersey, talks about Montreal as was just up there, & London as he wants to visit next summer. Cuts more off the bill.
Got a good quote, guy sees my curling jersey, talks about Montreal as was just up there, & London as he wants to visit next summer. Cuts more off the bill.
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Garage said exhaust needed holes patched & hanger fabricated/replaced & to go to place 15 mins away instead of getting whole thing replaced.
Got a good quote, guy sees my curling jersey, talks about Montreal as was just up there, & London as he wants to visit next summer. Cuts more off the bill.
Got a good quote, guy sees my curling jersey, talks about Montreal as was just up there, & London as he wants to visit next summer. Cuts more off the bill.