Random Musings

Still plenty to see at Biddulph Grange even in the snow, although China was closed. (at National Trust Biddulph Grange) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnrWijytX_T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I found some really cute pet dragons! (at St John's Community Centre, Buglawton) https://www.instagram.com/p/CniEu_jtCho/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A family portrait. The entire lifecycle of the Intruder aliens from Nemesis, eggs, larvae, creeper, adult, breeder, king and queen. Army painter spray white base with speed painter blue and highlights in bone and purple. @thearmypainter @awaken.realms https://www.instagram.com/p/CnE_vXHNZc0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On Boxing Day I feel quite divided, in fact I have one foot in the West and the other in the East. (at Orwell, Cambridgeshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmoUaYttT11/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Carol singing with the Stockport Silver Band and Stockport Street Pastors outside St. Mary's Church (at Stockport Parish Church - St Mary's) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPfXfJN1S0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A question for my ordained friends: if the Church of England had a secret unit of demon hunting nuns and priests, what would it be called? @wargamesfoundry Street Violence figures. Left to right Betty Anne McSweeny, Father Eamon McSweeny, Father Pious and Sister Wendy of the Convent of Mercy. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_celEtSBz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The size comparison picture that absolutely no one asked for. Left to right: Original 1980's Games Workshop Space Dwarf aka Squat Hasslefree Miniatures Grymn light infantry Mantic Games Forge Father Steel Warrior Games Workshop League of Votann Hearthkyn Warrior Games Workshop Space Marine https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWLgi5Nni0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sometimes a planet's flora can be more dangerous than its fauna. "Bitey Plants" by @badsquiddogames , scenic bits by @gamersgrass and a Haselfree miniature for scale. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUD-xLtcQT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Ned Kelly, Dan Kelly, Joseph Byrne and Steve Hart appear on the veranda of Ann Jones' Glenrowan Hotel ready to take on the Victoria Police. June 28th 1880. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkijSRzteIL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Ihie and Asukai, two characters I painted for an Oriental D&D campaign I ran 30 years ago. I think my eyesight and hand control were better then. I'm not sure I could attempt the Mon on the kimono now! https://www.instagram.com/p/CkgVRZjNyri/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It's full of toadstools! How do you know? There's not mush room! (I think I'll leave now) (at Biddulph Valley Way (The Railway Lines)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGdVJXtN4V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Katrina met Monet and gave him some painting tips. (at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChTCwZdubHp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We made it to Kansas! (at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChStvcBOUPs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On our last full day in Columbia we went looking for the Devil's Icebox, and found it. (at Devil's Icebox) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQytLXu1GS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On the Turkey Creek trail, but we seem to be missing both Turkeys and the creek. (at Three Creeks Conservation Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChOYaG9O679/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Briony showed me around her place of work. We met Beetle Bailey and he let me sit next to him while he drank his beer. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beetle_Bailey (at University of Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChLsvOpI707/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We found a lake we could swim in without worrying about the cold water shock. (at Lake of the Ozarks: Public Beach 1) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChLNI62uLcx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=