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Sarah Gotting

@grotters.bsky.social
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She/her. Mathematician turned product manager, here for the board games, politics and general nerdery. Views are my own.

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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Dementia absolutely sucks. Constantly waiting for a call. Hoping he isn’t suffering. Having to plan for a funeral without being able to ask him what he’d want. Having to plan for a funeral at all. I think I underestimated how hard it would be on the family :(
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
It’s definitely not my thing, but it is loved by many! I found it too random (for instance there could be a “drunk” who has incorrect info, which makes it less deduction and more social!). I prefer werewolf :)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I was feeling super rundown so I took the day off to play cosy games. This is great for the soul!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
I love taking one of my partners new heavy games and setting it up using vibes alone. He loves it too. He definitely does.
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
My eldest finishes primary this year and she’s been lucky enough to have one of those teachers that you’ll never, ever forget. He went above and beyond to ensure her success, both academically and personally. I’m not ready for this academic year to end!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Hahahha! YouTube and Google are your friends. And tiling was probably the easiest of the jobs I’ve done (so I’m not sure why I put it off for so long!)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
It’s not! Thank you, it does feel amazing. I’ve really impressed myself with what I’m capable of!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
I’ve been dabbling in some DIY since I bought my flat. Last year I replaced the sink and the tiles were too high so this weekend I replaced the tiles all by myself and added a new mirror. I’m SO pleased with this, I think it looks pretty profesh (also I’d never done any DIY before my divorce 😱)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Oh you must be so powerful now! Enjoy, lmk your thoughts…
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
This game is currently my whole personality and I instantly thought of it when I saw your pic. I finished all end game content except you know who last week and I’m totally lost :-/
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
I’ve made #Expedition33 my entire personality since launch and I KNOW people are doing billions of damage but I finally hit 2 million this week!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Fab! And you’re welcome :)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Maybe there is, I never found it 🤣
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
They only have two move sets so they’re pretty easy to dodge/parry. Equip any pictos/skills that build break and then as soon as the break bar is full break them. They’re slow to kill but totally doable when you get the hang of it!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
I finished #expedition33 this weekend and it’s officially become my favourite game ever #forthosethatcomeafter
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I decided to rewatch #YearsAndYears after it affected me so much the first time, and I can only assume that Russell T Davies can predict the future?!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We played #compile last night. I really don’t like head to head games, but please enjoy how I play versus how my boyfriend plays :-/
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Airecon is wonderful, and this is such a lovely story!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
I’ve never appreciated the internet as much as today: single parenting whilst sick means deliveroo and moving as little as possible!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
My kids decided to turn the heating up to THIRTY-TWO DEGREES tonight. They must think I’m a millionaire 😭
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Did you lasso his leg and ear for an achievement? 🫣
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
It’s time for #splitfiction. I have been SO excited for this
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
My youngest is learning about Ancient Rome at school and asked me about my recent trip to Italy (I am obsessed with that period). She then made notes and my heart melted
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Past Sarah decided to clean the whole house before going away for the weekend. Present Sarah just got back and is so grateful 🤣
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Argh Flatout Games are normally an insta-back from me 😅😅😅
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Oh my god! I can’t imagine you went back. I don’t see how it’s any different to taking the mick out of someone playing a 4 hour, beige heavy euro. Do you, pal 🤣
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
I am such a light to mid-weight gamer. I’d be gutted if I went to a Meetup and someone said this to me 🤣
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Hurting cos my favourite album IN THE WORLD have just surprised released their new album but it isn’t available in the UK yet 😭😭 #adaytoremember
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Perfection (even the dog agrees)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I finished it. The ending 🤯🤯🤯
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
😱😱
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Uh oh! I was told to get some chocolate and settle in now (tryna avoid spoilers but she’s just bonded and escaped a dangerous situation in her room!)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Haha I will! I was just thinking I should order the second book ;)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
As an ex-avid reader I’ve found it really hard to read since the pandemic, relying on audiobooks instead. However, I picked up #FourthWing this week and in three days I’m around 60% of my way through, so that’s pretty pleasing!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This weekend we completed the #micromacro jigsaw. By the time we had completed it (5 hours..!) we couldn’t think of anything worse than solving the crimes 🤣
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
I’ve officially owned my flat for a year! As someone who never thought she’d get on the property ladder, let alone after a divorce, it’s such a good feeling 🥰
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Agreed. It’s brilliant. It really works for my brain too, I feel like I can have a good think without having to work too hard (the perfect level of challenge for me!)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
I’ll send you a DM :)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
#UKMathsChat We are running an online teacher focus group on the afternoon of 13th February, looking at GCSE content. There will be a small incentive for your time. If you or another teacher of maths (specialist or non-specialist) would like to be involved, please drop me a DM. Thanks!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Shrinking is wonderful. As is The Inside Man
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
I’m clearly getting old but trying to watch #Silo on my Mac (feels appro as it’s on Apple TV) and I basically may as well have been listening to an audio book on episode 2 as the scenes are so dark I can’t see anything :(
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
What the…?!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Same. I had the most wonderful mix of board gamers and maths teachers. I’ve managed to find a few of them on here but I’m nowhere near the same levels of engagement
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Really?! I won’t hear a bad word against it ;)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Introducing my eldest to #Hook. It’s the first time I’ve watched in about 15 years (loved it as a kid) and a) it’s as amazing as I remember and b) it hits differently as a parent 😭
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Weirdly, I’ve found So Clover to do a similar job. I always learn loads about how people’s brains work and the links they make. Fascinating!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
My dad is in a care home with late stage dementia and today I found this in my book collection. All the feels.
Image shows a yellow post it note in a kids book which reads. “It seems only minutes ago I was reading these to Joshua. Enjoy reading to Grace. Live in the moment. Dad”
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
It’s such a lovely game!
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
I love downstream but it doesn’t come out that much as it’s such a table hog. It’s very rare that I have everything for a game (I even have the sleeves and mini expansion!)
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Sarah Gotting @grotters.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
So beautiful (and yes, the downstream expansion is in the base box!) #boardgames
Picture shows the meadow board game with a blue cover next to the meadow adventure book game with a red cover (both show beautiful artwork!)
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