I only came to build a bridge….

… and ended up blowing the bloody doors off! Natal Province – March 1879 While out shooting some local wildlife/natives I saw our scouts returning in haste, reporting Zulus to the north, “Fousands of ’em, sir”. Bagging a last gazelle for supper I returned to the camp to raise the alarm but was pleased to … Read more

AAR – SMOGGYCON 2011, Middlesbrough

Today I returned to Middlesbrough. It was the third SMOGGYCON Show. I’d been to the first and really enjoyed it as an excellent replacement for the defunct Stockton Shows. Good venue, keen organisers and good selection of traders and games. I missed last year as snow prevented Norman D’s BMW sporty thing getting out of … Read more