Dave

@davedeadfool.bsky.social

Wargames, LUFC, History, Green, Remainer

If your first thought when you hear about a serious crime, like a murder or a rape, is 'what nationality was the offender' then don't pretend you're bothered about the victim.

Today's decision by Labour to approve new drilling in the North Sea is climate vandalism. It's a betrayal of all of our futures, and Labour has abandoned all credibility in the fight against climate change. This is a victory for Shell over the people. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

UK government approves Jackdaw gas field, and says production will start this month - follow live

Activists say approving the gas field will raise carbon emissions - while the developers argue it is important for the UK’s energy security.

bbc.co.uk

False allegations are now routine in academia A Cambridge University professor made 18 allegations against 3 colleagues. No evidence ever provided All 3 endured years of incompetent HR investigations The accuser? No consequences Accountability? None

The posts about this project are getting so suppressed on Facebook, can you give me a hand? Launching Wed 21st October, 20 brand new miniatures - hand sculpted and hand cast. Deeply researched non conventional members of the Dutch Resistance! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bad...

Coming soon: WW2: Heroes of the Dutch Resistance - 28mm Pewter Miniatures

Top Quality 28mm Pewter Miniatures for WW2 Historical & Pulp Gaming & Painting. Hand Sculpted & Cast.

kickstarter.com

Okay, I am restarting talking about the board and tabletop games I buy or have been sent under the hashtag #TabletopGails. Hooray! Workload had me stop for a bit but I am back, baby! There’s a backlog, but if you sent me something, I will get to it, I promise! Today is a HUGE box from #Wizkids!

Wizkids Star Trek games

This is my son Muppet. He’s 2.5 years old and he’s the light of my life. Sadly, he got really sick this weekend and this morning went to the vet where he was triaged and diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Up until a couple years ago, FIP was a death sentence for cats.

Close up of Magenta’s fluffy orange tabby maine coon rescue, Muppet lookin cute as hell   Zoomed out photo of Muppet showing his magestic and floofy orange and white tail

At my local arts centre, you can pay £5 to sit and read in silence with other people. That used to be called a library and it was free. We are truly fucked as a society.