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Paul

@tosaran.bsky.social

Love all things horology, books, movies, history. Play golf badly, poker ok, and partial to a good glass of red.

15 Followers  |  24 Following  |  20 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024  |  1.5149

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Mary Renault anyone?

13.12.2024 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When it comes to introducing young people to Historical Fiction there is no better author to start with than Rosemary Sutcliff.

13.12.2024 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In no particular order the best Fantasy Authors are David Gemmell, Steven Erikson, Tolkien, Martin, Abercrombie, and Mark Lawrence. Honorable mention to Tad Williams.

13.12.2024 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This magazine picture from 1966 was posted in a wargaming group I follow. Of particular interest is the gentleman at the back leaning over the table. That is Dave Arnesen, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons.

12.12.2024 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 127    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Looks like you are bought for by AIPAC, Trump and Musk. You support mass slaughter in Gaza, ethnic cleansing, and have absolutely no moral compass. A thundering disgrace to humanity.

12.12.2024 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Put on my Omega Railmaster to cheer myself up on this wet, miserable Thursday.

05.12.2024 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is like the End of Times today. Non stop, bucketing rain from the heavens.

05.12.2024 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Steve Bannon found this out to his ruin. Once Trump clicks that he is being upstaged, Musk is gone. We are already looking at a repeat of last time.

19.11.2024 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We used to have a cat called Tiger. He was with us for 15 years. Found him abandoned as a kitten. He had an exciting life, mauled by a dog, poisoned, knocked twice. Lost one of his legs the 2nd time. The Big C finally got him.

18.11.2024 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Raining cats and dogs today. Time for a book.

18.11.2024 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to it once I finish An Age of Madness. Love the person you have doing the Audio versions. He is brilliant.

18.11.2024 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gladiator 2 is so bad.

18.11.2024 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Each day provides its own gifts"

15.11.2024 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just another damp, wintery morning here in Ireland. But on the bright side it is my last day of work for a week. So it really is a Happy Friday for me. Wish you all a good day and a great weekend ahead.

15.11.2024 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to meet you Jessica πŸ˜‰

14.11.2024 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reading The Trouble With Peace by Joe Abercrombie at the moment. Really good 2nd one in the series. Orso is still my favorite character.

14.11.2024 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great city.

14.11.2024 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are going to need a lot of fantasy books to get us through the next 4 years.

13.11.2024 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 15266    πŸ” 819    πŸ’¬ 625    πŸ“Œ 107

Now what would make you think that πŸ€”

14.11.2024 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First watch photo. Wearing my Limited Edition Oris James Morrison today. Love the dial on this.

14.11.2024 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just heard about Bluesky today so giving it a go. No musky scent around the place. That's a thumbs up.

14.11.2024 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely. Also something comforting browsing your own little, physical library at home.

14.11.2024 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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