Rupert
@deckard-red.bsky.social
LFC supporter, board game player, XBoxer and now a family man. I don’t use this much
The idea that Keir Starmer could lose his premiership due to Epstein connections to Mandelson whilst Trump and others in the US remain unscathed is absolutely bizarre. The fact that the Tories and media are so gleeful in the calls for him to resign tell their own story!
February 9, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The idea that Keir Starmer could lose his premiership due to Epstein connections to Mandelson whilst Trump and others in the US remain unscathed is absolutely bizarre. The fact that the Tories and media are so gleeful in the calls for him to resign tell their own story!
@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Tembo just told me about some proposed changes to how LISAs will work. Notably removing the penalty for withdrawing. But changing the bonus income from monthly to when buying a house, I was using my LISA as an extra saving for retirement is it now less appealing?
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Tembo just told me about some proposed changes to how LISAs will work. Notably removing the penalty for withdrawing. But changing the bonus income from monthly to when buying a house, I was using my LISA as an extra saving for retirement is it now less appealing?
Yep, been doing this since Halo and it’s annoying when I can’t change it
January 27, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Yep, been doing this since Halo and it’s annoying when I can’t change it
45 minutes is going to be a tough squeeze with your current format unless ITV have given you more episodes to spread your topics across
January 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
45 minutes is going to be a tough squeeze with your current format unless ITV have given you more episodes to spread your topics across
Well keep it under your hat please, nobody likes spoilers or a spoilerer 🤣
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Well keep it under your hat please, nobody likes spoilers or a spoilerer 🤣
Happy New Year Martin. I had a bit of good news this week with my car insurance renewal being £120 lower than last year, I don’t think I can remember having a renewal offer lower than the original quote. Any reason why, is it because the car commission question has now been answered?
January 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Happy New Year Martin. I had a bit of good news this week with my car insurance renewal being £120 lower than last year, I don’t think I can remember having a renewal offer lower than the original quote. Any reason why, is it because the car commission question has now been answered?
Ah that’s awesome. Is there any setting that you wish had a system that you could run / adapt into a campaign? My mate ran an Indiana Jones / Tomb Raider game for us years ago, I think you would revel in that. I’m way behind watching and listening, is Jane the only person left not to have been a GM?
December 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Ah that’s awesome. Is there any setting that you wish had a system that you could run / adapt into a campaign? My mate ran an Indiana Jones / Tomb Raider game for us years ago, I think you would revel in that. I’m way behind watching and listening, is Jane the only person left not to have been a GM?
Nice, how do you find GMing? I’ve done it a few times and find it fun for one session but I just find it too stressful trying to plan ahead whilst maintaining the quality I establish in the first session. So I just stick to playing now 🤣
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Nice, how do you find GMing? I’ve done it a few times and find it fun for one session but I just find it too stressful trying to plan ahead whilst maintaining the quality I establish in the first session. So I just stick to playing now 🤣
Are you saying he is a better batter than Alan Mullally?
December 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Are you saying he is a better batter than Alan Mullally?
I was wondering about this one too. I figure it may end up like the Help to Buy ISA it will continue to exist but just for those that had it. I have mine open just for retirement as well
December 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I was wondering about this one too. I figure it may end up like the Help to Buy ISA it will continue to exist but just for those that had it. I have mine open just for retirement as well
Oh yes, sorry I definitely was agreeing with you, I was listing it as another excuse people give for sleeping on the job 🤣
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Oh yes, sorry I definitely was agreeing with you, I was listing it as another excuse people give for sleeping on the job 🤣
When the biggest clash over the budget is not the contents of the budget but the inferences made before the budget was delivered that just proves that the Tories know they can’t criticise the contents without disenfranchising a huge group of voters
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Badenoch and Starmer clash over Budget at PMQs
The chancellor continues to face accusations that she misled the public about the nation's finances ahead of last week's Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
When the biggest clash over the budget is not the contents of the budget but the inferences made before the budget was delivered that just proves that the Tories know they can’t criticise the contents without disenfranchising a huge group of voters
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
I worked with someone that people regularly suspected was falling asleep in meetings or at their desk. When asked about it they stated that they were one of those people that solved problems / thought about solutions with their eyes closed
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I worked with someone that people regularly suspected was falling asleep in meetings or at their desk. When asked about it they stated that they were one of those people that solved problems / thought about solutions with their eyes closed
I loved that in a recent episode VCM called out the New York Times rip off 🤣
I haven’t played any of those but I’ve had What Remains of Edith Finch? on my list for ages!
I couldn’t remember how long Twelve Minutes took to truly complete but I think I did it in one night. Great list much appreciated
I haven’t played any of those but I’ve had What Remains of Edith Finch? on my list for ages!
I couldn’t remember how long Twelve Minutes took to truly complete but I think I did it in one night. Great list much appreciated
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I loved that in a recent episode VCM called out the New York Times rip off 🤣
I haven’t played any of those but I’ve had What Remains of Edith Finch? on my list for ages!
I couldn’t remember how long Twelve Minutes took to truly complete but I think I did it in one night. Great list much appreciated
I haven’t played any of those but I’ve had What Remains of Edith Finch? on my list for ages!
I couldn’t remember how long Twelve Minutes took to truly complete but I think I did it in one night. Great list much appreciated
I often have this argument with my parents, “oh the budget is going to tax you more”, and? When I respond saying oh that’ll mean more to invest in public services that will help everyone, they look miffed.
November 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I often have this argument with my parents, “oh the budget is going to tax you more”, and? When I respond saying oh that’ll mean more to invest in public services that will help everyone, they look miffed.
I wish they would just overhaul the tax bands and make them truly progressive with incremental increases throughout rather than the fiscal cliffs at each threshold. It would also allow them to stretch into the current “additional” band much more
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I wish they would just overhaul the tax bands and make them truly progressive with incremental increases throughout rather than the fiscal cliffs at each threshold. It would also allow them to stretch into the current “additional” band much more
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😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
Happy birthday. Was it Entrecôte by any chance? That’s the answer restaurant to know that just does steak frites
October 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy birthday. Was it Entrecôte by any chance? That’s the answer restaurant to know that just does steak frites
I love mixing my idioms 🤣
October 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I love mixing my idioms 🤣
Yeah the EU regulations stopped their craziness implementing any terrible policies, it was like a big safety net that ensured a stable status quo pervaded that protected all the important stuff
October 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yeah the EU regulations stopped their craziness implementing any terrible policies, it was like a big safety net that ensured a stable status quo pervaded that protected all the important stuff
Would be interesting to know if those studios have any provisions in their contracts from when they entered EA to see if they have any independence to seek an exit. And if the new owners care to sell the IP / studios they don’t see in their future. The obvious cashcow for them is more sports washing
September 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Would be interesting to know if those studios have any provisions in their contracts from when they entered EA to see if they have any independence to seek an exit. And if the new owners care to sell the IP / studios they don’t see in their future. The obvious cashcow for them is more sports washing
This episode had my wife and I howling with laughter, the single funniest episode of UK Taskmaster in a while, poor Reece
September 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This episode had my wife and I howling with laughter, the single funniest episode of UK Taskmaster in a while, poor Reece
They were great on Taskmaster, and on Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee too - I so wish that show was easier to watch in the UK and I hope he brings it to the UK too such a funny show
September 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
They were great on Taskmaster, and on Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee too - I so wish that show was easier to watch in the UK and I hope he brings it to the UK too such a funny show
This is the game that I would consider buying a PS5 for - but I really should finish GoT first 🤣
September 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This is the game that I would consider buying a PS5 for - but I really should finish GoT first 🤣
Then it’ll be Janubeary and Febeary
September 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Then it’ll be Janubeary and Febeary