I'm going to spend some time listing my ambitions big & small, as I've been feeling pretty overwhelmed & it's the kind of thing that gets me thinking about positives & possibilities. One thing on that list will be: travelling to see people & play games. & inviting people to visit me & do the same.
I used to travel all over the UK to do gigs, & it meant I was always seeing this village of around 100 people that materialised Brigadoon-like everywhere from Cornwall to Denmark populated by friends & acquaintances. I think hitting up tabletop events has been an unconscious attempt to recreate that
But anyway. I like hanging out with people around a table. & I could make more of a conscious effort to make that happen, & not just with my regulars at home. It is a good way to spend time with new people or folks you don't see so often, especially if, like me, you're a bit peculiar.
Anyway. That is one smaller ambition on my list. To nudge a few people & say 'hey, when I'm in your neck of the woods next, can we push some cardboard?' while also opening my doors for folks who come here
I would certainly love more chances to sling some meeples with you. I'm West Midlands based, and always have a free seat at the table for you.
I'll be honest - I also find making arrangements & doing things outside of my normal fixed routines really challenging & stressful, so this will be a hard thing to do, too. I make plans then feel *incredibly* crushed & stressed by those plans, even though it's so valuable to go out & see people.
You are always welcome at my table, and house, in Dalkeith should you be up this direction.
I wish I could make it to Tabletop Scotland!
That would be awesome
We just had friends come visit and we did just this games and chat- unrivaled comfort and memories