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Support Movember, Get the Story! Trials & Tea Ceremonies Giveaways. I got a phone call from the doctor’s office Could I come in and see him regarding [...]
Part I: Oceania Willing Workers and the Storm on Kangaroo Island Not all adventures involve movement; some are about digging in, literally and figuratively. Kangaroo Island was about to [...]
A hilarious and heartfelt journey for anyone who has ever wondered: "Is this it?" What happens when the life you've built no longer feels like your own? That's exactly [...]
"The Backroad to Bures" by Basho AI image upscaled from 2019. It would make a lovely computer background.
Things Will Change A travel film exploring humanity's journey through history, touching on themes of faith, nature, technological advancement, and the essence of human connection. [...]
**Caution: this post contains spoilers for Rime of the Frostmaiden!** When I was a child, I had no one to play Dungeons & Dragons with. Now, I am [...]
When I was a child, I had no one to play Dungeons & Dragons with. Now, I am 45 and play with my own children. Yes - I [...]
**Caution this post contains spoilers for Sunblight!** When I was a child, I had no one to play Dungeons & Dragons with. Now, I am 46 and play [...]
**Caution this post contains spoilers for Destruction's Light!** When I was a child, I had no one to play Dungeons & Dragons with. Now, I am 45 and [...]
"Remembering Catherine" by Basho Today, on the anniversary of her passing, I present a new painting; a present for my mother in law. This digital portrait was painted in [...]
A loving tribute to 5 years of Tier 1 Military Simulations events. They say that it is only when you lose something that you realise the value it had. [...]
**Caution this post contains spoilers for The Wild Sheep Chase!** When I was a child, I had no one to play Dungeons and Dragons with, it being the 80’s [...]
"And so I went for a walk..." by Basho Painted by hand onto a Microsoft Surface Studio 2 in the software "Rebelle" using a digital stylus. This is near [...]
**Caution this post contains spoilers for WDH!** My players (9-year-old children, my wife and her 70+-year-old mother) just completed Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, and there follows my write up [...]
There follows the campaign we have played all through the 2020 lockdown. It has helped us all resist the mental anguish of the COVID virus, recover from the infection itself and be a beacon of bright enjoyment for all. Truly the great value of this magical game cannot be overstated when played with attentive and imaginative children. So, I present the chronicle of my son, my daughter and my wife playing their first campaign after the starter set, Storm King's Thunder!
I wanted today to take you on a journey to the Marlborough region of New Zealand and elicit a taste of the feelings I have for this area. My [...]
"Countryside walk" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
"Morgan" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
"Grandma at the wedding" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
"Samuel" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
"Venice, after the opera" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
"Sophia" by Basho My first digital portrait painted in Rebelle 3.
About Baselworld Baselworld is the world's foremost show for watches, jewellery, precious stones and related industries. It interconnects the industry’s top brands (including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, TAG Heuer, [...]
So much of human suffering and pain shares a common cause. We all feel it, but; may not consciously recognise it working upon us. It is something we are [...]
Early in my leadership career, I had a junior member of staff who was late to work. Nothing unusual about that, you may think, for are we not all occasionally [...]
Introduction Only if you had been marooned on a desert island, or perhaps blasted into outer space, could you claim to have not heard about the Keto diet [...]
I have written before about working out at home, but I never thought that this post would be anything more than a dream; something not to be achieved in [...]
Introduction .“What, that one?” I asked leaning down to get a closer look. “Yes,” Ibrahim replied. “The Hublot?” “Yes” I straightened up to take in the store. We were [...]
8 Years' ago today, Cesca and I took off on a 1 year backpacking adventure around the World. I'll never forget those memories and the lessons I learned. We met [...]
This is the first in a series of reviews of the top home workout DVDs, starting with Insanity.
In the last of my series of films re-examining my output over the last 10 years, I present the definitive edition of my film celebrating my wife’s silver gilt award [...]
We are happy to announce that we have completed a major overhaul of Basho Films, including a new logo for our favourite sub-brand! Airsoft & Milsim Film-making Recorded live, [...]
It is said that you can only truly know someone by fighting them, for in the stress of combat the mind of the other is laid bare: their intentions, their [...]
Writing an article about Zen is almost a contradiction in terms. That is unless I simply leave the rest of it blank... Just a finger, pointing to the moon… [...]
Come see the ever changing colours of Uluru in all its unbelievably rich and mesmerising splendor at sunset. Followed by the next morning as the sun rises and the colours grow as the sun bathes the rock faces in light.
Introduction There is nothing like buying, owning and enjoying watches for inducing consumerist fervour in men. Perhaps the love of cars comes close; but, [...]
This was the very first film I ever made when I first purchased my camcorder. In 2008, I visited my father and assisted as his roady when he went out [...]
A journey to Wudang Mountain; the small mountain range in the northwestern part of Hubei, China, just south of Shiyan. This film details the 20,000 steps up this magical [...]
When Cesca first showed me the drawing plans for the UCS garden at RHS Malvern, I knew that it was going to be special. But nothing could prepare me for [...]
Dear all, A couple of weeks, Cesca and I went to a very strange cafe. It was a cafe where not only do they serve food, but also ceramics! The [...]
Hey all, There follows my method for roasting the perfect potatoes, while at the same time reducing the fat needed. Keeping the potato a healthy treat. First, peel and cut [...]
This is a recipe based on one by the great Jamie Oliver and the original is available online at his site. I love well cooked lamb, the way the juices [...]
Where I go to get away, not where I want to get away from!
A copy of my Hostelworld.com review: Jolly Swagman Backpackers, Sydney, Australia 25th Jun 2008, 3 nights Nice location. Fine interior. Not really for our age [...]
Today is a great day! www.outsidecontext.com is now (for the moment at least) the number one hit on Google for "outside context". I have finally beaten the seemingly cheating Wikipedia entry! Time to celebrate!
Here are some more P0rtal wallpapers for you to enjoy! Click to embiggen! Aperture_Science_outsidecontext.com Aperture_Science_2_outsidecontext.com Aperture_Science_2_outsidecontext.com Aperture_Science_4_outsidecontext.com Aperture_Science_5_outsidecontext.com [...]
This one is legendary. When I was fresh out of University I moved down to live with my then girlfriend (now wife) Francesca in Southampton,England...
Continued from Part Two So, Saturday rolls around and Cesca and I jump in the car at a god early time in the morning and rush all the way around [...]
