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|Old Nerd | Data Wrangler | History Buff | Aspiring Norseman | Fitness-for-Fun Enthusiast | Deep Thinker | Neurodivergent Advocate| Just an old nerd helping. Always up for nerdy facts, dry humour, or tales of hijinks. Training for Valhalla.

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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

Ventured into the origins of Gothic fiction with The Castle of Otranto, and while its legacy is undeniable, the experience? A melodramatic slog. Fainting women, noble bloodlines, and overwrought tragedyโ€”itโ€™s more theatre than thrill. Read a TL DR instead.
#๐Ÿช“ #BookSky

09.03.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Shield Brothers and Sisters,

I've remembered why I rarely buy games on releaseโ€”no time to play and spoilers lurking at every turn! I need to carve out time for Majimaโ€™s madness, but until then, Iโ€™ll be dodging spoilers like a berserker in battle. Ugh.

#๐Ÿช“ #Gaming #LikeADragon

27.02.2025 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Team Dextro

23.02.2025 22:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

Diving into early horror foundationsโ€”The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole. Itโ€™s said to be the first gothic novel, shaping the genre with its haunted halls and cursed bloodlines. Letโ€™s see how well it holds up and what echoes remain in modern horror.

#๐Ÿช“ #BookSky

23.02.2025 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

The King in Yellow is a book of two halvesโ€”one gripping, the other forgettable. The cosmic horror is masterful, hinting at a mythos that never was. Then, it abandons terror for dull Parisian romance. Frustrating read, wasted in execution. 2.5/5
#๐Ÿช“ #BookSky #cosmichorror

23.02.2025 20:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

An unusual day with the youngling as their mother was at workโ€”chaotic but full of small victories. Still managed three workouts and a run, so Iโ€™ll call that a win. Some days require more balance, but progress finds its way.

#๐Ÿช“ #Strength #Balance #running #gym

22.02.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, Kiwami is a good remaster too. I need to find time for some Pirate fun soon.

20.02.2025 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember my little one getting upset as well as other family members.

20.02.2025 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

A quiet dayโ€”just a couple of workouts and a run, nothing too intense. Taking it easy, letting the body recover. Some days are for pushing forward, others for steady steps. Balance is key.

#๐Ÿช“ #Strength #Endurance #running #fitness #weights #gym

20.02.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brilliant. Be interesting a take on other characters not featured, like Majima Chef or Gondawara doing anything but his weird fetish ugh.

19.02.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

The past week has been a whirlwindโ€”more training, more movement, and now, something else to process. Iโ€™ve finally got my formal AuADHD diagnosis. Not sure how I feel yet, but forgetting my login for days was a pain We keep going.

#๐Ÿช“ #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodivergent

19.02.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

A new read beginsโ€”The King in Yellow. I know little of the author, Robert W. Chambers, or what to expect, but thereโ€™s something intriguing about diving into the unknown. Letโ€™s see where this strange journey takes me, hopefully not to insanity!

#๐Ÿช“ #BookSky

14.02.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

Reading has slowed, but another book is done. The Man Who Was Thursday is a strange rideโ€”witty, absurd, and shifting from spy thriller to theological puzzle. Fun at first, but its heavier themes may not land for all. Worth the journey, albiet a uneven path.

#๐Ÿช“ #BookSky

14.02.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was fantastic

12.02.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Shield Brothers and Sisters,

These are heavy days, and words often fall short. But if nothing else, guard your mind as you would your home. Others may not always be kind, but you can beโ€”to yourself and to those who need it.

#๐Ÿช“ #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #Strength

11.02.2025 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just leaving this here

#gaming #finalfantasy #pokemongo #๐Ÿช“

09.02.2025 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

Three days, three 10K runsโ€”legs are feeling it now. Time to rest and recover before pushing forward again. Progress is built with both effort and balance.

#๐Ÿช“ #Running #Recovery #Strength

08.02.2025 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Awesome. I remember really being into the Super Robot Wars Original Generation games, when the exchange rates were good into Yen, so ended up buying Alteisen Riese and Weissritter kits. I loved the aesthetic of a big chunk Alteisen.

07.02.2025 08:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

Red Mars promised an epic journey, but instead, it felt like wading through endless exposition. While the worldbuilding is impressive, the story drags under its own weight, with characters that serve ideologies rather than the plot. 2/5

#๐Ÿช“ #BookSky #SciFi #Reading

06.02.2025 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

10K on an incline treadmillโ€”halfway to goal. Pumped some iron for good measure, and today feels like a victory. Might step into the ring later for some boxing, see if I can sharpen my footwork. Pushing forward, one step at a time.
#๐Ÿช“ #Strength #Endurance #mentalhealth

06.02.2025 13:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd wait till a discount, dlc etc and concentrate on backlog and family :)

04.02.2025 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Shield Brothers and Sisters,

Today marks a challengeโ€”I will run 10K. I don't think I've ever covered that distance before, but the path ahead calls. Strength isnโ€™t just in the body but in the will to push forward. No matter the pace, the journey matters.

#๐Ÿช“ #Endurance #KeepMoving #running

04.02.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One thing I have to do is pretend to eat my kiddos food or say I'm using her toothbrush so she brushes her teeth. It's weaponised FOMO I suppose.

04.02.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was born 12 weeks prem with a heart issue. Still knocking about. I hope your little one has the same fight and support (am sure it's more!) โค๏ธ

03.02.2025 21:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I read and listened to an audio book version of this. The audio book added something missing from my inner dialogue while reading.

03.02.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

A curious phenomenon: a toddler, weak and weary, barely making it through the night. You book them out of nursery, prepared for a quiet, restful dayโ€ฆ and suddenly, theyโ€™re at full strength, charging through the house like a berserker.

#ParentLife #๐Ÿช“ #toddlers

03.02.2025 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The spelling bothers me more than the headline.

02.02.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shield Brothers and Sisters,

Red Mars is proving to be a tough read. It struggles to find its footingโ€”uncertain whether to be a grand vision of colonisation, political drama, or a character-driven tale. So far, the characters are weak, and the narrative flip-flops. Iโ€™ll push through.

#๐Ÿช“ #BookSky

02.02.2025 17:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No Star Wars, No Star Trek, Name a favourite sci-fi franchise

As much as I like Firefly, it's too short in my opinion to count, as is Cowboy Bebop. Farscape I liked until it got weird. Doctor Who is a close second but by influence, and sheer laughter mileage and laughs it has to be Red Dwarf.

02.02.2025 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I use to hate them but since starting, I've felt the improvement enough to like them. Still, I won't go heavy. I like to blame long legs....

02.02.2025 17:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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