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.
The second round of our Sunday curling league play off games have been scheduled, and rules have been sent out as a reminder.
This tie breaker should be the common defacto modus operandi.
This tie breaker should be the common defacto modus operandi.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The second round of our Sunday curling league play off games have been scheduled, and rules have been sent out as a reminder.
This tie breaker should be the common defacto modus operandi.
This tie breaker should be the common defacto modus operandi.
The snow is actually coming down hard. How much we actually end up with, with potential rain later is a mystery.
It is time to activate the winter Crocs however.
It is time to activate the winter Crocs however.
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The snow is actually coming down hard. How much we actually end up with, with potential rain later is a mystery.
It is time to activate the winter Crocs however.
It is time to activate the winter Crocs however.
The calm before the storm. We're expecting 8 inches of snow tomorrow.
Sojourn from Treehouse hits the spot. 6.5% stout and it's lovely.
Sojourn from Treehouse hits the spot. 6.5% stout and it's lovely.
December 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The calm before the storm. We're expecting 8 inches of snow tomorrow.
Sojourn from Treehouse hits the spot. 6.5% stout and it's lovely.
Sojourn from Treehouse hits the spot. 6.5% stout and it's lovely.
Tipples, had Equillibrium eMCee, super smooth, hoppy 6% IPA, and it's something I've managed to secure a couple kegs for Men's bonspiel. Relative Rates, 8.1% DIPA also lovely, slightly sweet juicy sip mellowed out with hops. Unfortunately a limited release and not something I can get for the club.
November 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Tipples, had Equillibrium eMCee, super smooth, hoppy 6% IPA, and it's something I've managed to secure a couple kegs for Men's bonspiel. Relative Rates, 8.1% DIPA also lovely, slightly sweet juicy sip mellowed out with hops. Unfortunately a limited release and not something I can get for the club.
It's been a fun weekend. I picked up this Momotaro book yesterday from Worcester for $10 at the Bedlam Book Cafe second hand store and it's beautiful, as well as being one of my favourite stories as a kid that my mum would tell.
November 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It's been a fun weekend. I picked up this Momotaro book yesterday from Worcester for $10 at the Bedlam Book Cafe second hand store and it's beautiful, as well as being one of my favourite stories as a kid that my mum would tell.
A bit of nostalgia for the missus and we hit the Ground Round in Shrewsbury on the way home, and surprisingly, it was very good.
November 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A bit of nostalgia for the missus and we hit the Ground Round in Shrewsbury on the way home, and surprisingly, it was very good.
We got Woo-town for small business Saturday. Eldest filled a bag of vintage clothes at Jerry's Warehouse, then hit the stores at the Crompton Collective. The Seed to Stem, and second hand bookshop cafe were particularly cool. Finding clothes from the 90s described as vintage hurt though...
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We got Woo-town for small business Saturday. Eldest filled a bag of vintage clothes at Jerry's Warehouse, then hit the stores at the Crompton Collective. The Seed to Stem, and second hand bookshop cafe were particularly cool. Finding clothes from the 90s described as vintage hurt though...
8 months into the healing of the daith piercing and I was finally able to swap out the CBR with this hammered finished black niobium ring and I love it. Healing well, and I'm probably a few weeks away from behind about to downsize my snug piercing which is 7 months into healing.
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
8 months into the healing of the daith piercing and I was finally able to swap out the CBR with this hammered finished black niobium ring and I love it. Healing well, and I'm probably a few weeks away from behind about to downsize my snug piercing which is 7 months into healing.
Last night's DIPA, "STRAIGHT OUTTA THE DOUBLE MARSHMALLOW LABORATORY", an Equilibrium collab with Evil Twin Brewing in NY.
This was the November release and it's really lovely, slightly sweet with a hoppy juicy finish.
This was the November release and it's really lovely, slightly sweet with a hoppy juicy finish.
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Last night's DIPA, "STRAIGHT OUTTA THE DOUBLE MARSHMALLOW LABORATORY", an Equilibrium collab with Evil Twin Brewing in NY.
This was the November release and it's really lovely, slightly sweet with a hoppy juicy finish.
This was the November release and it's really lovely, slightly sweet with a hoppy juicy finish.
Christmas mode activated...
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Christmas mode activated...
Nansville hot Sammie with extra pickles and a side of the apple and fennel Waldorf salad, and this means the Gold Card tattoo club at Nans Kitchen in Stow has paid for itself :)
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Nansville hot Sammie with extra pickles and a side of the apple and fennel Waldorf salad, and this means the Gold Card tattoo club at Nans Kitchen in Stow has paid for itself :)
Steph designed these awesome pins and we got to pick them up last night while also helping to wrap winter clothes for a vets charity while having a beer.
Nitro amber ale was lovely btw, but took forever to pour :)
Nitro amber ale was lovely btw, but took forever to pour :)
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Steph designed these awesome pins and we got to pick them up last night while also helping to wrap winter clothes for a vets charity while having a beer.
Nitro amber ale was lovely btw, but took forever to pour :)
Nitro amber ale was lovely btw, but took forever to pour :)
My Troegs rep suggested it's really good mixed with their Grand Cacao, but the Dreamweaver is a lighter mix.
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
My Troegs rep suggested it's really good mixed with their Grand Cacao, but the Dreamweaver is a lighter mix.
A Julius kind of moment.
6.8% Treehouse IPA, and a classic one at that.
6.8% Treehouse IPA, and a classic one at that.
November 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A Julius kind of moment.
6.8% Treehouse IPA, and a classic one at that.
6.8% Treehouse IPA, and a classic one at that.
One of my distributor reminder emails that the holiday delivery schedule has moved up for the week due to the holiday and there are some good suggestions for beer, then there's this one...
I kind of want to try the SoMe Gingerbread Whoopie Pie Milk Stout, but not for the club...
I kind of want to try the SoMe Gingerbread Whoopie Pie Milk Stout, but not for the club...
November 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
One of my distributor reminder emails that the holiday delivery schedule has moved up for the week due to the holiday and there are some good suggestions for beer, then there's this one...
I kind of want to try the SoMe Gingerbread Whoopie Pie Milk Stout, but not for the club...
I kind of want to try the SoMe Gingerbread Whoopie Pie Milk Stout, but not for the club...
It's a shame the qualifiers for the US Mixed Doubles isn't being streamed, but we've got a couple members from our club competing, and a couple friends not from the club, so that's kind of fun.
curlingzone.com/event.php?ev...
curlingzone.com/event.php?ev...
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It's a shame the qualifiers for the US Mixed Doubles isn't being streamed, but we've got a couple members from our club competing, and a couple friends not from the club, so that's kind of fun.
curlingzone.com/event.php?ev...
curlingzone.com/event.php?ev...
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
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.