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DJing at Bristow
Last night I said I’d do a set of 8-bit tunes at the Dirty Bristow issue 2 launch. It turned into nearly three hours of all manner of music provision carefully tailored on the hoof to bookend the acts and … Continue reading
Dirty Bristow game cameo
Like many things I’m tangentially involved with I should give Dirty Bristow issue 2 a proper plug, but for now I’ll merely direct you towards their ZX Spectrum text-adventure and my personal cameo appearance in it. Yes, that’s me, although … Continue reading
ELO-ke happened
ELO-ke, the ELO karaoke night, happened on Saturday. It turned out to be a fairly niche interest occasion but proved to be a lot of fun, in really bad singing kinda way. Here’s a photo of Jon and me singing. … Continue reading
Pegs were held
But alcohol was also drunk so I’ll just post a couple of photos by Mr Gavin Wray. More later.
Pegs update
Here are the pegs. And here is prize for the person who can hold the most in one hand. Have you got your ticket yet?
How to Hold Pegs
This Saturday sees me running the Holding Pegs With Pete stall at the Dirty Bristow Summer Fete. Since this nobel sport is rather obscure I felt a demonstration was in order so folks could practice before the event. Remember, one … Continue reading
Dirty Bristow summer fete
You ever have that thing where you say you’ll do something then completely forget about it until the publicity comes through for the thing and your name is on it? Scroll down… Peg Holding With Pete has a bit of … Continue reading