Stephen Lockyer

It is just…something else. I was in tears and had to read several sections twice (can’t wait to discuss it with someone who has read it!)

The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times

I know it’s only February, but I’ve just finished “The Names” and think it’s already a book of the year. An extraordinary read. Brutal in places, but beautifully written and quite emotional (lots of trigger warnings) amzn.to/4kl0VsC

Blindboy referred to how we’ve all been conditioned to argue online as ‘turn-based combat’ & I can’t get it out of my head. That’s exactly what it is. A pointless gamified system that no one ever really wins, designed to keep us all busy fighting each other rather than the actual enemy

Toad

Genuinely on cloud nine to have been invited to become a Race Director for my local #Parkrun

As a small business owner, it is so frustrating that every single platform I use I now have to check for customer messages (it’s either that or get bombarded by notifications).

That is a fantastic quote!

Output not outcomes

I’ve just heard Bartlett being described as “the trojan horse of misogyny” and honestly?

A1. No notes.

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! Here are my #LastFourWatched

Yes, I do feel, somehow, that it is mostly politics. The algorithm is...weird. I took it off my phone because it was getting me so down.

Jug now with holes in, the stupid thing. I actually hate this jug, but refuse to replace it until I have found a better one.

Brilliant #MinorIrritation solve today.

This STUPID jug has a built-in section which collects dishwasher water. ARGH!

Drilled two holes into the handle while warming my porridge. Problem solved.

This must annoy more people than just me, surely‽

Coming soon: Sjandiva Outdoors - Puzzles in the Peaks A deeply unreliable guide to mountains, mud, camping disasters, and why “we’re almost there” is never true - plus puzzles.

Good news- the prelaunch page for the sequel to #sjandiva is all tidy and ready for action!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/166...

Hold on, the proper skiing or the fall?

Funnier overall?

I'm working on a #Sjandiva sequel.

Which pic/tagline works better for you?

(click to see each)

was that pain or a yawn?

Turns out I'm noisy at home.

Jug now with holes in, the stupid thing. I actually hate this jug, but refuse to replace it until I have found a better one.

Brilliant #MinorIrritation solve today.

This STUPID jug has a built-in section which collects dishwasher water. ARGH!

Drilled two holes into the handle while warming my porridge. Problem solved.

Whoops! #forensic

Coming soon: FORENSIC: Hands-on Investigations Physical forensic science adventure kits where you examine evidence, analyse actual clues, and crack the cases.

It's for this project btw: www.kickstarter.com/projects/166...

That looks amazing!

Blood Splatter: the fingerprint of action In 1995 in Illinois, Mark Winger was accused of murdering his wife Donnah and another man, whom he claimed was an intruder. Winger said he shot him in self-defence while his wife was attacking him. However, forensic experts analysed the bloodstain patterns at the scene and on Winger’s clothing and concluded that the patterns were consistent with close-range shots being fired while the victim was on the floor, not during a struggle as Winger had described, contradicting his self-defence claim. Blood spatter evidence was a key component in convincing the jury that the shootings were intentional rather than defensive, and Winger was convicted of both murders.

More #foresnsic research, this time about blood splatter. Honestly, one of the most fascinating projects I've work on recently.

He could try...and I'm brainstorming here, just spitballing... being kind? You know, buying libraries, no strings. Founding museums, without credit.

Literally giving it away.

YES!

Yes, but look at the phrasing of the question - IF they walked EVERY mile they SANG ABOUT.

You could really split hairs and double it, since they are BOTH walking 8,000 miles.

If you hate this tiebreaker, you'll REVILE my last round!

This is a fantastic initiative

Just finished updating the wishlists of our network of 3D printers who print & ship safety whistles all over the country to folks who look out for their neighbors.

Wanna help? We have 2 printers who are running low and an entire network who always needs more support: linktr.ee/WhistleWishL...

My study

Pretty dull but I reclaimed a bedroom this weekend so now have an actual place to work in which isn’t dominating another room!

The Grimpen Affair | Bookhouse Institute The Grimpen Affair is a FREE 1970s British folk horror tabletop role playing game. It is only available to members of our mailing list.

Yes! Putting the finishing touches to a TTRPG: think X-Files, but British. And in the 1970s. Like The Sweeney.

Am only making one deluxe copy. And you can have it for free.

If you solve the treasure hunt i have hidden in a one-shot game based in the same world.

FFI bookhouse.uk/shop/publica...