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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 15h

Just watched Conspiracy. Probably the best film about a middle-management meeting ever. I suspect our Operational Performance Lead (as our humble area managers are now known) is a big fan of Branagh's method...

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Some of my Infamy Infamy pictures. A game I wish had taken off better. Although the 1st century AD is the default setting, I think it works rather better for the 1st century BC wars. #spreadthelard Legionaries, rent-a-mob and Britons painted by Phil Turner. Auxiliaries by me

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If you see this post your Riders!

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Oh, England... Germany has done you in a semi-final again! Vamos! Vamos! Tuchel!

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Tuchel Tuchel Bayern

ALT: Tuchel Tuchel Bayern

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Citizens of Clacton, make your vote COUNT #BinfaceMP

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Remember whenever you have the opportunity to do so, make your vote COUNT. Especially in Clacton. #BinfaceMP

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Oh well, time to break out the sombrero, I suppose. At least it prolongs the pitiful sense of hope that England fans cling to.

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Waving Mexico Flag

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maraviglia.bsky.social @maraviglia.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Lard game day! As it stands we are good to go albeit with only a few games on so far. However we still have time to add more games and players so please share this around! I also think it will be a good plan to chat about details on the Lard forum to bring everyone to one place. #SpreadTheLard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Nice bit of Great War gaming here.

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Rain of quite literally Biblical proportions here, and been hammering it down solidly for the past hour. I've never seen anything like it, and I lived in the Lake District for 15 years. What makes it more bizarre is the nearest clouds are about half a mile away and 400 yards over the river is sunny.

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I notice the Pope is quoting Tolkien. If only Peter Jackson had bothered to do a bit more of that...

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today is the US Memorial Day. Because my gym follows a US program, today's workout is: 1 mile run, 100 pull ups 200 push ups 300 squats 1 mile run All wearing a 10kg vest. One hour to kick off and it's already 24C....

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Patrick Star's Armpit Sweat Fountain

ALT: Patrick Star's Armpit Sweat Fountain

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Interesting stuff. While Apple Lane and Snakepipe Hollow are iconic settings in the game, and SH is definitely a 'new baddies in old setting' so not merely a rehash, I do feel RQ looks a bit trapped between reinvention and nostalgia. On the Royal Road sounds potentially very useful.

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

If you see this, post a pic from your device without context

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Top 15 TV programmes: Band of Brothers Between the Lines Breaking Bad Cold Feet Dollhouse Firefly Frasier Homeland Mad Men Outnumbered Prime Suspect Rome Sons of Anarchy This Life The Wire (not season 5...)

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Start and end of my Middle-earth game at the Midgard Moot 2. Pictures courtesy of Stuart Jordan. The dwarves sent an advanced party to divert the river to cover the orc advance on their left. On the right some also forged ahead to fortify Bald Top. 1/2

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A final plug for Kev's rope climb charity challenge, beginning at 0400 tomorrow. It's for a child cancer charity and will see four of us climb over 2km vertically each (Video of a rope climb in 1st reply. Just 484 each... ). Thanks to all who've donated already! www.justgiving.com/page/kevin-m...

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Everest Rope Climb fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust

Help kevin mcgarvey raise money to support Teenage Cancer Trust

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Next month I've somehow found myself part of this insanity. It means me doing 492 rope climbs in 22 hours. I'm old and have only three fully functioning limbs ... It would be most kind if you'd donate even a quid towards this for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Thanks. www.justgiving.com/page/kevin-m...

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fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust

Help kevin mcgarvey raise money to support Teenage Cancer Trust

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Trump's global strategy makes sense to me now. He's been playing Risk. It's obvious if you want to hold America you need Alaska, Greenland and Mexico. He has Alaska. Greenland is the next step. ctd...

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The perfidious English. Hugh Jarce, Richard d'Astardley, Simon Seys and Thomas Ffoule. Four old-fashioned English gentlemen for With Flashing Blades. Figures by @bloodyminiatures.bsky.social

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Mark Backhouse @markbackhouse29.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We’ve just had a couple of late cancellations for our lard day near Southampton this Saturday. We had a good reserve list but we’ve cleared out the subs bench. If you fancy coming along let me know. First come first served!

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Steve Blease @ironcow2103.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Winter Wonder Lard VI is SOLD OUT! If you missed out we do operate a reserve list in case anyone drops out (there are usually one or two), to get on the list email philsfigures@gmail.com... #SpreadTheLard

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Steve Blease @ironcow2103.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

There has been a rush on tickets this weekend and there are only a few left - so if you are planning to come to Winter Wonder Lard VI and have not bought your ticket yet don't delay to avoid disappointment... #SpreadTheLard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I've been playing the splendidly brutal and unforgiving (no reloading previous saves) Mordheim computer game recently. Recently my leader encountered this disgusting, corrupted fleshy mass and for some reason I thought of you @jaje7406.bsky.social.

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Remembrance day workout. Mile run. 100 pull ups. 200 push ups. 300 squats. Mile run. All wearing a 9kg vest. 78 minutes including 2 mins stop for 11 o'clock silence. Not too bad for a geriatric.

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

No new pictures, where are you mentally

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Historian in Harness @historianinharness.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

WE ARE LIVE! Back us now. Rules, icon dice, tokens, and retinues are all available. Backers will receive The exclusive 'Combat of the Thirty' scenario. www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...

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Écorcheurs!

Skirmish Wargaming in the Hundred Years War

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Even though (doubtless due to some terrible oversight), no Douglas retinue is included in this Kickstarter, you should back it immediately! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...

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Kickstarter >> Écorcheurs! by Gripping Beast

Gripping Beast is raising funds for Écorcheurs! on Kickstarter! Skirmish Wargaming in the Hundred Years War

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Gongolfin slays the balrog and wins the first game of Middle-earth Midgard at Ebor Lard this morning. #spreadthelard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

But not the Minas Tirith most people are thinking of... #notGondor

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mogsymakes @mogsymakes.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Battle of Five Armies: here’s my video of the game using Midgard Heroic Battles that we put on at the Colours show. A great day out! #wargaming #miniatures #nerdlings #midgardheroicbattles #spreadthelard #tolkien #thehobbit #middleearth #battleoffivearmies #lordoftherings youtu.be/RO-GZVdcx-c?...

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Historian in Harness @historianinharness.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The Kickstarter for Écorcheurs! is now LIVE! There's an exclusive scenario to reward backers: The Combat of the Thirty, 1351. One of the most famous chivalric deeds of arms of the 100 Years War. Backing launches on Sept 18th but register now to stay up to date. www.kickstarter.com/projects/gri...

Cover of a rulebook. Image of medieval combat with knights and archers.

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Human artists of Earth (and @jaje7406.bsky.social), use a photo of tiny painted toy soldiers to convince people to follow you

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

This came up in my timeline on FB. I knew Tim a bit a couple of decades ago. A route called The Power of Lard is a bit of a coincidence. A neighbouring route being called The Tom Egan Memorial Route seems too much of a coincidence! Be carefukl on that ferry @tomjmegan.bsky.social! #spreadthelard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The elven host that will appear in my Midgard: Heroic Battles in Middle-earth game at Ebor Lard in September. #spreadthelard #midgard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Anyone want 4 bases of elves with 2 separate leaders? Units on 12cmx6cm for #Midgard. Resin, so be a bit careful of the arrows. A decent paint job, if I say so myself. Over enthusiasm means I have more than I need. The cost of the raw figures was about £60. Please DM any sensible offers. UK only.

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

4 games of Gallipoli action this weekend with @andycrow.bsky.social and others. The RND managed to get a foothold in Ottoman trenches, fought off a counter-attack, battled to take the second line, then narrowly held off a massive Turkish attack. 2 RND and 3 Turkish platoons wrecked. #spreadthelard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

10 authors I have read more than five books by: Ian Banks John le Carré Len Deighton Ian Banks Mick Herron George MacDonald Fraser Patrick O'Brian Arturo Pérez-Reverte Phillip Pullman Adrian Tchaikovsky

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Lt Johnson gets across to rally the broken section that was isolated on the left. It's important not to have Broken units at the game end. Leaving a corporal and 2 men to guard prisoners, Mallinson mops up a few more Turks. An Initiative Dice ends the turn at the end of the next phase #spreadthelard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

More Turks arrive to try and stop a deeper penetration into their lines. Some grenades are thrown. The Aussies throw one back. One casualty on each side. Losses so far: Australians 2 NCOs, 23 men Ottomans 1 NCO, 24 men #spreadthelard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

In a stupendous turnaround in fortunes, and aided by a Grenade Volley random event, Cpt Mallinson leads his men into the Ottoman trenches. He captures 4 Turks, including a cavus (sgt). Ottoman morale plummets. Finally the ANZAC MGs begin trying to suppress their Turkish counterparts #spreadthelard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Cpt Mallinson has steadied the Pinned section. The Bombers have exchanged grenades with the Turks and come off much better in the exchange. Sgt McIntosh gets his men to start building sandbag barricades #spreadthelard

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Svelhlaupr @svelhlaupr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

A truly terrible command roll for the Turks (5,5,3,3,3 - no Junior Leaders in the sections really hurts) sees them concentrate their frustration on Lt Johnson. The remnants of the men about him are cut down, only he remains on his feet. Elsewhere a Turk fumbles his grenade, killing two of his mates

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