Bagpuss Grognard
@davepaters.bsky.social
Broadly happy, Town Fan, RPG Superfan and host of the Frankenstein's RPG Podcast.
Desperately trying not to talk politics on here but I am weak. Also a bit ill, so sorry if I'm a bit..."sharp" at times. Plus #TaxtheRich
Desperately trying not to talk politics on here but I am weak. Also a bit ill, so sorry if I'm a bit..."sharp" at times. Plus #TaxtheRich
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Watched the Snowboard Cross which is great fun - really bonkers.
However, just heard the decision to ban the Ukrainian athletes for wearing a helmet showing the Ukrainian dead - an unacceptable political decision.
Er didn't the IOC ban countries for overtly political reasons?
#hypocrisy
However, just heard the decision to ban the Ukrainian athletes for wearing a helmet showing the Ukrainian dead - an unacceptable political decision.
Er didn't the IOC ban countries for overtly political reasons?
#hypocrisy
February 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Watched the Snowboard Cross which is great fun - really bonkers.
However, just heard the decision to ban the Ukrainian athletes for wearing a helmet showing the Ukrainian dead - an unacceptable political decision.
Er didn't the IOC ban countries for overtly political reasons?
#hypocrisy
However, just heard the decision to ban the Ukrainian athletes for wearing a helmet showing the Ukrainian dead - an unacceptable political decision.
Er didn't the IOC ban countries for overtly political reasons?
#hypocrisy
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My review of Manchester Art Gallery’s, special exhibition on Sikh arms and armour. Well worth a look if you are in the city. balkandave.blogspot.com/2026/02/sikh...
Sikh arms and armour
I was down in Manchester for the footie yesterday. Passing quickly past that disaster, I popped into the Manchester Art Gallery, which was h...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
My review of Manchester Art Gallery’s, special exhibition on Sikh arms and armour. Well worth a look if you are in the city. balkandave.blogspot.com/2026/02/sikh...
So Moron tax dodging Billionaire part owner of Football club is also a racist bigot - shock?
Not really no.
Not really no.
February 12, 2026 at 8:24 AM
So Moron tax dodging Billionaire part owner of Football club is also a racist bigot - shock?
Not really no.
Not really no.
The British National Health Service is not, as some people claim, a "Religion" to the British people. It is far more important than that.
It is an expression of what is great in life - that you treat people who are most in need for free. It is the underpinning of the UK people in my opinion.
It is an expression of what is great in life - that you treat people who are most in need for free. It is the underpinning of the UK people in my opinion.
February 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
The British National Health Service is not, as some people claim, a "Religion" to the British people. It is far more important than that.
It is an expression of what is great in life - that you treat people who are most in need for free. It is the underpinning of the UK people in my opinion.
It is an expression of what is great in life - that you treat people who are most in need for free. It is the underpinning of the UK people in my opinion.
February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Ok, so I'm going to gamble.
McSweeney back in No.10 by end of this year.
Nailed on.
McSweeney back in No.10 by end of this year.
Nailed on.
February 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Ok, so I'm going to gamble.
McSweeney back in No.10 by end of this year.
Nailed on.
McSweeney back in No.10 by end of this year.
Nailed on.
Mandelson lied? Why is there any shock regarding that?
The issue Starmer has to face is why did he put him in the role with the US in the first place?
Other than due to having a better potential relationship with the US based contacts who also knew Epstein?
The issue Starmer has to face is why did he put him in the role with the US in the first place?
Other than due to having a better potential relationship with the US based contacts who also knew Epstein?
February 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Mandelson lied? Why is there any shock regarding that?
The issue Starmer has to face is why did he put him in the role with the US in the first place?
Other than due to having a better potential relationship with the US based contacts who also knew Epstein?
The issue Starmer has to face is why did he put him in the role with the US in the first place?
Other than due to having a better potential relationship with the US based contacts who also knew Epstein?
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a billionaire richer but you've worked to change people's lives for the better...we are all impacted by cancer, either personally or family or friends.
But this is a winnable fight...
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But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM
a billionaire richer but you've worked to change people's lives for the better...we are all impacted by cancer, either personally or family or friends.
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
But this is a winnable fight...
cancerresearchuk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Car...
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
WE WON A GROGGIE!!!
Wow @jimjimthegrim.bsky.social we're famous and awarded now!
Blimey!
Thank you @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social we are very humbled.
Now - where's the goody bag?
Wow @jimjimthegrim.bsky.social we're famous and awarded now!
Blimey!
Thank you @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social we are very humbled.
Now - where's the goody bag?
February 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
WE WON A GROGGIE!!!
Wow @jimjimthegrim.bsky.social we're famous and awarded now!
Blimey!
Thank you @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social we are very humbled.
Now - where's the goody bag?
Wow @jimjimthegrim.bsky.social we're famous and awarded now!
Blimey!
Thank you @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social we are very humbled.
Now - where's the goody bag?
OK Vested interest time: February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness month - find out more here and what it's all about. Or ask me. Happy to help!
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Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month - Guts UK
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February 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
OK Vested interest time: February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness month - find out more here and what it's all about. Or ask me. Happy to help!
gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/aw...
gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/aw...
@rolistespod.itch.io Kalum - brilliant interview on @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social episode- so interesting hearing about French speaking RPGs, loved it!
Nephilim you say...hmm...
Nephilim you say...hmm...
February 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
@rolistespod.itch.io Kalum - brilliant interview on @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social episode- so interesting hearing about French speaking RPGs, loved it!
Nephilim you say...hmm...
Nephilim you say...hmm...
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After mulling this over since 2020, this year looks like the year that we'll finally host a Moorcockian RPG microcon here in Bradford. As the patrons were pretty evenly split on dates, we're just gonna do both and theme them around law vs chaos. Or something. Details to follow...
February 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
After mulling this over since 2020, this year looks like the year that we'll finally host a Moorcockian RPG microcon here in Bradford. As the patrons were pretty evenly split on dates, we're just gonna do both and theme them around law vs chaos. Or something. Details to follow...
Mandelson resigns? Bit fucking late.
February 2, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Mandelson resigns? Bit fucking late.
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING - BBC2 NOW!!!!
Yeeeeeeesssss!!!!
Yeeeeeeesssss!!!!
January 31, 2026 at 3:19 PM
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING - BBC2 NOW!!!!
Yeeeeeeesssss!!!!
Yeeeeeeesssss!!!!
Must...not...post...Wor'ammuh...under...comments...must...not...
January 31, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Must...not...post...Wor'ammuh...under...comments...must...not...
May I put into Law a directive that carries a capital punishment - I'm thinking at least Hanging - of turning right on a roundabout from the left lane? When that lane is specifically marked as a left turn only?
Hang 'em high I say.
Hang 'em high I say.
January 30, 2026 at 9:29 AM
May I put into Law a directive that carries a capital punishment - I'm thinking at least Hanging - of turning right on a roundabout from the left lane? When that lane is specifically marked as a left turn only?
Hang 'em high I say.
Hang 'em high I say.
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Whatever your religious views you have to say that Archbishop Mullaly's ordination as Archbishop of Canterbury is a huge deal and I absolutely applaud her appointment.
Now Catholic Church the gauntlet has been thrown down AGAIN!!! Get with the real world.
Now Catholic Church the gauntlet has been thrown down AGAIN!!! Get with the real world.
January 28, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Whatever your religious views you have to say that Archbishop Mullaly's ordination as Archbishop of Canterbury is a huge deal and I absolutely applaud her appointment.
Now Catholic Church the gauntlet has been thrown down AGAIN!!! Get with the real world.
Now Catholic Church the gauntlet has been thrown down AGAIN!!! Get with the real world.
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Cars Wars is a go for #GrogLove2026
Now I need to remind myself of the rules, set a car design budget for the arena finale and create a few little interim RPG scenes.
One month to go!!
Brrrrrmmm, brrrrrmmmm!!!! #ttrpg
Now I need to remind myself of the rules, set a car design budget for the arena finale and create a few little interim RPG scenes.
One month to go!!
Brrrrrmmm, brrrrrmmmm!!!! #ttrpg
January 27, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Cars Wars is a go for #GrogLove2026
Now I need to remind myself of the rules, set a car design budget for the arena finale and create a few little interim RPG scenes.
One month to go!!
Brrrrrmmm, brrrrrmmmm!!!! #ttrpg
Now I need to remind myself of the rules, set a car design budget for the arena finale and create a few little interim RPG scenes.
One month to go!!
Brrrrrmmm, brrrrrmmmm!!!! #ttrpg
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. Never forget. Ever.
January 27, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. Never forget. Ever.
Little Tip: Don't have food poisoning when you've had your stomach removed. It's an absolute bastard.
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Little Tip: Don't have food poisoning when you've had your stomach removed. It's an absolute bastard.