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The Iron Church: Why Most ‘AI’ Fitness Apps Are Just Marketing (And How I Built One That Actually Works)
Basho2026-05-09T14:09:33+01:007 AI Pipelines ? 5 AI Prompts, 2 Deterministic Engines. Discover the technical strategy behind building The Iron Church—an AI fitness trainer defined by periodisation science, multi-prompt architecture, and [...]
Support Movember, Get the Story! Trials & Tea Ceremonies Giveaways.
Basho2026-04-09T21:22:15+01:00Support 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 [...]
FREE CHAPTER! Trials & Tea Ceremonies: Misadventures in Far Away Places
Basho2026-07-10T14:00:37+01:00
Critical Praise for “Trials & Tea Ceremonies”
Basho2026-04-09T21:21:43+01:00A 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”
Basho2025-07-25T17:05:07+01:00"The Backroad to Bures" by Basho AI image upscaled from 2019. It would make a lovely computer background.
Things Will Change – a Basho travel film
Basho2026-04-09T21:27:29+01:00Things 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. [...]
Basho rewrites: Rime of the Frostmaiden – Defeating Auril, DM’s guide and ending
Basho2026-07-15T15:09:44+01:00
Basho’s bonus modules: Rime of the Frostmaiden – an Adventure with Pirates
Basho2024-01-15T17:32:09+00:00When 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 [...]
Basho rewrites: Rime of the Frostmaiden – Sunblight
Basho2024-06-06T16:31:05+01:00**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 [...]
Basho rewrites: Rime of the Frostmaiden – Destruction’s Light.
Basho2023-08-01T14:35:50+01:00**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
Basho2023-03-06T17:27:23+00:00"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 [...]
You’re the Pretender – a Tier 1 tribute
Basho2024-09-30T15:13:33+01:00A 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. [...]
A Wild Sheep Chase
Basho2024-06-06T16:42:15+01:00**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…
Basho2021-11-01T11:34:25+00:00"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 [...]
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist | Dungeons & Dragons
Basho2021-04-12T17:00:33+01:00**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 [...]
The Storm King’s Thunder and the Dragon’s Bane
Basho2024-06-06T16:32:03+01:00There 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!
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2018 – wine review
Basho2021-03-31T19:19:37+01:00I 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” – Digital Watercolour
Basho2023-08-01T14:36:17+01:00"Countryside walk" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
“Morgan” – Digital Watercolour
Basho2023-08-01T14:36:24+01:00"Morgan" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
“Grandma at the wedding” – Digital Watercolour
Basho2020-12-14T18:44:16+00:00"Grandma at the wedding" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
“Samuel” – Digital Watercolour
Basho2020-06-25T14:05:20+01:00"Samuel" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
“Venice, after the opera” – Digital Watercolour
Basho2020-06-25T14:05:07+01:00"Venice, after the opera" by Basho Painted in Rebelle 3.
“Sophia” – Digital Watercolour
Basho2020-06-01T09:54:55+01:00"Sophia" by Basho My first digital portrait painted in Rebelle 3.
Basho gets a press pass for Baselworld!
Basho2023-08-01T14:36:34+01:00About 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, [...]
Goodbye Mum
Basho2020-05-08T19:29:43+01:00So 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 [...]
The Alam Clock Lesson
Basho2024-06-06T16:33:16+01:00Early 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 [...]
Basho reviews the Ketogenic Diet
Basho2018-07-23T09:42:18+01:00Introduction 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 [...]
Life Goals : Converting the Garage to a Gym
Basho2021-02-08T12:05:16+00:00I 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 [...]
Bulova CURV Chronograph Watch Review
Basho2021-03-29T10:27:33+01:00Introduction .“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’ today!
Basho2016-10-18T18:49:45+01:008 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 [...]
Fitness DVD Reviews – Insanity with Shaun T
Basho2017-06-03T10:14:08+01:00This is the first in a series of reviews of the top home workout DVDs, starting with Insanity.
Losing Control, Releasing Nature – The Directors Cut!
Basho2016-10-18T18:49:52+01:00In 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 [...]
Major overhaul of Basho Films
Basho2017-06-03T10:02:02+01:00We 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, [...]
“CHOJUN – A NOVEL” Review: The real Mr. Miyagi
Basho2018-03-31T11:12:32+01:00It 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 [...]
50 Shades of Uluru
Basho2015-07-12T07:36:04+01:00Come 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.
Christopher Ward C60 TRIDENT PRO 600 Review
Basho2018-04-29T23:12:33+01:00Introduction There is nothing like buying, owning and enjoying watches for inducing consumerist fervour in men. Perhaps the love of cars comes close; but, [...]
Big in Japan
Basho2016-10-18T18:50:13+01:00This 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 [...]
Wudang Mountain – Climbing the Dao in China
Basho2024-06-06T16:58:30+01:00A 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 [...]
Malvern 2010 Show Garden – Losing Control, Releasing Nature
Basho2016-10-18T18:52:11+01:00When 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 [...]
New Basho Artwork
Basho2016-10-18T18:52:20+01:00Dear 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 [...]
The ‘Basho Healthy Method’ of roasting potatoes
Basho2017-06-03T10:15:18+01:00Hey 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 [...]
Basho’s Roast Lamb Shoulder Recipe
Basho2016-10-18T18:52:44+01:00This 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 [...]
Zen and the writers desktop – 7 Steps to writers freedom
Basho2016-10-18T18:53:25+01:00Where I go to get away, not where I want to get away from!
Short Jolly Swagman Backpackers Review
Basho2024-06-11T09:38:36+01:00A 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 [...]
A day of triumph!
Basho2016-10-18T18:54:00+01:00Today 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!
More P0rtal Wallpapers
Basho2016-10-18T18:54:06+01:00Here 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 [...]
Life Stories 2 : Strange Happenings
Basho2016-10-18T18:54:07+01:00This 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...