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When we fitted our heat pump, the pump itself was covered by an incredibly generous loan/grant that meant the unit itself was not much more expensive than a gas boiler. However we also had to reinstall all of our radiators to make it work properly. That was hugely expensive, and that was without refitting any of the pipe infrastructure or touching the floors at all.

I managed to build some test covers and other work on some new games I am working on, both RPG and Wargames.

Often, this is the first steps in getting something to completion. However, not all games make it through the whole pipeline based on a lot of different criteria.

I also made a new cover for an old game, and updated all the internal art/photos. I am looking to upgrade some of my earliest works found on the Wargame Vault to more modern standards.

My ongoing battle to get the upstairs bathtub clean has ended in VICTORY.

And now for the context for that....
Some time ago we shampooed the carpets in all the upstairs rooms & hallway. The grimy water was poured down the bathtub (not flushed down the toilet like I'd said to do).
1) bitz of carpet/grime/etc ended up partially clogging the drain. Nothing calling the plumber didn't fix soon enough.
2) whatever was in the carpet shampoo though? Interacted poorly with the plastic of the tub.
Now the floor of the tub has a slightly rough texture in areas that quickly collected rust (from our hard water - even with softner)/soap scum/etc - wich in various places seemed to instantly fuse itself in place.
It has taken all winter of scrubbing the tub twice/week, but yesterday I finally got the last area of this cleared away.

Now, thanks to the roughened texture, we just have to be more vigilant about cleaning the tub.

Congratulations on the cleaning. I understand your pain. I am fighting a battle with cleaning grout in the shower that has quickly turned into a battle of attrition that rivals the Battle of the Somme.

ccs wrote:
My ongoing battle to get the upstairs bathtub clean has ended in VICTORY.

And now for the context for that....
Some time ago we shampooed the carpets in all the upstairs rooms & hallway. The grimy water was poured down the bathtub (not flushed down the toilet like I'd said to do).
1) bitz of carpet/grime/etc ended up partially clogging the drain. Nothing calling the plumber didn't fix soon enough.
2) whatever was in the carpet shampoo though? Interacted poorly with the plastic of the tub.
Now the floor of the tub has a slightly rough texture in areas that quickly collected rust (from our hard water - even with softner)/soap scum/etc - wich in various places seemed to instantly fuse itself in place.
It has taken all winter of scrubbing the tub twice/week, but yesterday I finally got the last area of this cleared away.

Now, thanks to the roughened texture, we just have to be more vigilant about cleaning the tub.

On the upside, it sounds like you're going to be a lot less likely to slip and fall in that tub.

I noticed that the Flag next to MDG changed to the American Flag...

I'm not sure if that's a win for him or not.

In all honesty, I'm 80% done with my novella... still not sure if my French heroine should survive or not.

It's off to the worst part of writing: editing.

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
I noticed that the Flag next to MDG changed to the American Flag...

I'm not sure if that's a win for him or not.

Well it means he's made it through body searches, phone tapping, confiscation of anything dangerous (like the razor sharp edges of paper from a book); and has thus entered the USA on holiday.

 Overread wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
I noticed that the Flag next to MDG changed to the American Flag...

I'm not sure if that's a win for him or not.

Well it means he's made it through body searches, phone tapping, confiscation of anything dangerous (like the razor sharp edges of paper from a book); and has thus entered the USA on holiday.

There goes the neighborhood!

Welcome to NY MDG, enjoy your trip. If you end up hopelessly lost about 4 hours north, let me know.

Claiming a near flawless journey as a Little Win.

Walked to local train station, train on time. Connections flowed like timely water. Comfy seat on plane, respectful and pleasant other passengers.

Arrived on time, figured out JFK’s trains and that, got into hotel around 7:13pm local time. Unpacked me bag, had a quick refresh in the bathroom (somewhere, in New York’s sewer system, is a very British jobby). Then went out for an hour or two.

Couple of disappointing beers, and a wonderful Proper Juicy Cheeseburger. Back to hotel, and threw in the jet lag towel around 9pm local.

It’s now 4:19am, and I’m awake again. But in another little win, but one for tomorrow? Going it turn this to my advantage, and go for a day trip via train to Salem tomorrow.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Going it turn this to my advantage, and go for a day trip via train to Salem tomorrow.

Ooh! Have fun!

 BorderCountess wrote:

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Going it turn this to my advantage, and go for a day trip via train to Salem tomorrow.

Ooh! Have fun!

If it's Salem, Massachusetts- That's right near our family museum in Deerfield.

Just walked down to Hook & Ladder 8, to get a patch for my mate’s battle jacket.

That’s a little win.

Seeing some lass sat on a shop’s window sill just…..wetting herself, that’s not a win. That’s not a win for anyone, is it,

It’s 4:29am. The plan is now afoot. I’m all showered and clean so I’m not a Dirty Boy, and train tickets booked to get me up to Salem at 5:47am

Kind of a flying visit, as I need to be back in Boston and on the train to NYC at 6:45pm.

And I’d just like to say, if I’m attacked by a Deathclaw, I’ll be at once disappointed, impressed, and probably deded

Enjoy and have fun!

So, so many pressies bought. Including a Funkopop my friend hadn’t been able to source in the UK for non-insane prices.

Still on train back to Manhattan, and very tired.

But I’m absolutely claiming this day as a Little, if not Medium Sized Win. Spesh as it should sort my jet lag.

After 5 long years, I finally got my Space Mecha Theatre Role-Playing Game live.....

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/516769/glittering-void-a-role-playing-game-of-space-mecha-theater

Honestly, writing it only took a few weeks. It was the editing, play-testing, lay-out, and artwork that took me years to complete!

However, it takes two things to be a game designer:

1. A finished game
2. The game to be available for people to play

Woot me! 36 or so games down, and only 14 more to go to hit 50!

Egg Cream.

Now there’s a win for you. Reminds me of Ice Cream and Cream Soda when I was a kid, but a bit less sickly.

Hell yeah. Fox’s U-Bet, baby!

Oooh! And whilst in Katz’s Deli (which 3,000% lived up to the hype), had confirmation the offer on Dad’s place is proper official formal offer, which of course we’ve accepted.

Being a Scottish sale, shouldn’t take long at all to sell. Which means…I now need to be doing viewings of my own in Ingerlund.

Well. Once I’m back in Ingerlund.

Exciting times all round! Especially if you can buy chain free.

Definitely. There’s a place that’s about ideal. Right around the corner from my friend, and a fairly short work to his wife’s pub and the beach.

Which, with my plan to finally have a Squighound called Goober, should be about ideal.

Well, I say Squighound, I mean Labrador.


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And had a White Castle.

Sliders were superb. Chips were distinctly average.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
And had a White Castle.

Sliders were superb. Chips were distinctly average.

That's White Castle in a nutshell.

Fun fact, White Castle is the first fast food restaurant (opened its first location in 1921).

If you're looking for suggestions on American food, may I suggest you find somewhere that sells good buffalo wings. As hot as you can stand, if possible. I don't know how readily available those are in the UK, but a lot of places sell them here in the US. As far as chains go for wings, I'd recommend Buffalo Wild Wings or Zaxby's. But I'm sure there are some good local shops too. Like I said, maybe this isn't a great suggestion if there are a ton of wing joints in the UK and you've already had lots before, but wings are one of my favorite foods (along with pizza).

I make my own, air fried with a spice rub, served drenched in Frank’s Buffalo Sauce

I grew up with White Castle, so the idea that someone paid a to of money and flew across an ocean to have some...... mind-blowing.......

It is funny the regional stuff you take for granted.

I feel the same way about In and Out. For some reason, cars line up around the block for In and Out, and I just don’t get it.

MDG, have you had a real Philly Cheesesteak?

To be fair, the White Castle was far more opportunistic. Shame about the Junkie.

I’ve not had a Philly, no. But then, I’ve nowt planned for tomorrow, so could have a wee adventure.


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Tonight?

Drag Bingo. Always a win. Even turned the Queen on to a track new to her.

No, not that sort of turned on. Don’t make me grab for the skoosh bottle. Dirty Boy.

This is the track. I’m sure you see the appeal for such an act.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWYLL7wFyns

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
And had a White Castle.

Sliders were superb. Chips were distinctly average.

That's why I prefer the onion chips (and cheese on my sliders )

The “summerhouse” is no more! It was a poorly installed spider paradise which meant no one wanted to use it for its real purpose, and the previous family who lived here had set fire to bits of it.

It was manky. It is now no more.

Upgraded my return flight to Business Class.

Whilst not a cheap option, it did mean I spent the 12 hours in the airport in the Passenger Lounger with free food and drink, and the “lay flat” seat meant I mostly spent a red eye flight comfy and sound asleep, neatly heading off jet lag.

Now to do laundry, and sort gifts.

A really, really, really little win.

I found 5 bucks cleaning out a chest of drawers.

My spring cleaning pays off!