Richard Thompson
@downriverrick.bsky.social
Formally middle-aged, gray-haired, game-playing, beer-loving, ex-Navy, computer nerd. Organizer of Fort Street Boardgamers.
If you know, you know 😂
Bloom County’s gonna have a field day with this.
Breaking news: 40 years after they concealed Iran-Contra evidence together, Oliver North married his former secretary, Fawn Hall.
The quiet Virginia wedding marks a new chapter in one of the 1980s' biggest political scandals. https://wapo.st/46ceGTX
The quiet Virginia wedding marks a new chapter in one of the 1980s' biggest political scandals. https://wapo.st/46ceGTX
September 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you know, you know 😂
Two outstanding movies!
Missing the Cold War? This Sunday, July 13, beginning at 8:00 PM EDT, Turner Classic Movies will be showing a double feature about the risks of unintentional nuclear war, featuring 1964’s “Fail Safe” at 8:00 PM and 1965’s “The Bedford Incident” at 10:00 PM.
July 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Two outstanding movies!
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THIS. THIS. THIS.
July 6, 2025 at 3:43 AM
THIS. THIS. THIS.
Amen
When a judge stops the president from doing something illegal, that’s not a “threat to democracy,” that’s a check on the president’s power. That's the whole damn point.
February 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Amen
I haven’t laughed reading a post in a long time, but this one got me. Accurate to a tee, Mabel speaks the truth!
"board game publishers always lie about their play times"
some of you motherfuckers take a full minute to move a single meeple
some of you motherfuckers take a full minute to move a single meeple
January 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I haven’t laughed reading a post in a long time, but this one got me. Accurate to a tee, Mabel speaks the truth!
I'm a Washington fan, been rooting for them for over 40 years, but I also live in Detroit, and the Lions are my hometown team. I take no pleasure in seeing their passionate fans disappointed yet again.
Lions fans, this team will be back, I feel they are built for the long run. Next year, rematch!
Lions fans, this team will be back, I feel they are built for the long run. Next year, rematch!
January 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I'm a Washington fan, been rooting for them for over 40 years, but I also live in Detroit, and the Lions are my hometown team. I take no pleasure in seeing their passionate fans disappointed yet again.
Lions fans, this team will be back, I feel they are built for the long run. Next year, rematch!
Lions fans, this team will be back, I feel they are built for the long run. Next year, rematch!
The thing I remember most about 25 years ago tonight was that I stayed home and stayed sober, awaiting a call after Midnight from work that would determine if what we had done for the previous two years went off without a hitch.
Spoiler - we did a good job in 1998-9, systems worked as intended.
Spoiler - we did a good job in 1998-9, systems worked as intended.
January 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The thing I remember most about 25 years ago tonight was that I stayed home and stayed sober, awaiting a call after Midnight from work that would determine if what we had done for the previous two years went off without a hitch.
Spoiler - we did a good job in 1998-9, systems worked as intended.
Spoiler - we did a good job in 1998-9, systems worked as intended.
I just saw that Jimmy Carter passed away this morning at age 100.
He was President when I was in High School, it's been a long time ago. And you'll not convince me that he was a good President.
Yet, he was a great human and the world is lessened today because he is no longer among us. RIP good Sir.
He was President when I was in High School, it's been a long time ago. And you'll not convince me that he was a good President.
Yet, he was a great human and the world is lessened today because he is no longer among us. RIP good Sir.
December 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM
I just saw that Jimmy Carter passed away this morning at age 100.
He was President when I was in High School, it's been a long time ago. And you'll not convince me that he was a good President.
Yet, he was a great human and the world is lessened today because he is no longer among us. RIP good Sir.
He was President when I was in High School, it's been a long time ago. And you'll not convince me that he was a good President.
Yet, he was a great human and the world is lessened today because he is no longer among us. RIP good Sir.
Is it just me or have others noticed an uptick in followers who are no more than money beggers or bim-bots? Just went through my followers list and deleted, reported and blocked at least 30 (that's where I quit counting). As an average, not notable personage here, I find this strange and amusing.
December 26, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Is it just me or have others noticed an uptick in followers who are no more than money beggers or bim-bots? Just went through my followers list and deleted, reported and blocked at least 30 (that's where I quit counting). As an average, not notable personage here, I find this strange and amusing.
Twilight Struggle has earned its place in the pantheon of the greatest board games. It remains my all-time favorite game. TS Red Sea is also very worthy of a try, shorter play time, but no less intense and challenging. If you've yet to play either, now is a great time to try them!
If you don’t have the app and/or if you have the board game but have never played it, do yourself a favor and grab this app on Steam for the ridiculously good price of $3.99. TS Red Sea is also on sale. @gmtgames.bsky.social
Save 60% on Twilight Struggle on Steam
Twilight Struggle is a two-player game where players play as either the US or USSR during the Cold War. Using actual events from history, players must plan out their strategies in order to obtain worl...
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December 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Twilight Struggle has earned its place in the pantheon of the greatest board games. It remains my all-time favorite game. TS Red Sea is also very worthy of a try, shorter play time, but no less intense and challenging. If you've yet to play either, now is a great time to try them!
Kaline made the most of his only World Series, batting .379/.400/.655 with 2 HR's and 8 RBI.
December 20, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Kaline made the most of his only World Series, batting .379/.400/.655 with 2 HR's and 8 RBI.
Growing up, there were two players that my friends and I looked up to, one a Right Fielder, the other a Right Winger. The Winger was Gordie Howe, and the Right Fielder would've celebrated his 90th birthday today...
On this day in 1934, Albert William Kaline was born in Baltimore, MD. In his 22 seasons as a player with Detroit, he hit 399 home runs, including two in a memorable 1968 World Series. Here's my painting of him with the Tigers in June of 1954, his first full year with the club.
December 19, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Growing up, there were two players that my friends and I looked up to, one a Right Fielder, the other a Right Winger. The Winger was Gordie Howe, and the Right Fielder would've celebrated his 90th birthday today...
Over the last month, along with the increase in people coming over from the other site, I've seen a 79 follower bump.
For all my followers, thanks. I'm just a guy who follows board game, baseball and Star Trek content, and occasionally politics. Now you know what to expect from me here on out.
For all my followers, thanks. I'm just a guy who follows board game, baseball and Star Trek content, and occasionally politics. Now you know what to expect from me here on out.
November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Over the last month, along with the increase in people coming over from the other site, I've seen a 79 follower bump.
For all my followers, thanks. I'm just a guy who follows board game, baseball and Star Trek content, and occasionally politics. Now you know what to expect from me here on out.
For all my followers, thanks. I'm just a guy who follows board game, baseball and Star Trek content, and occasionally politics. Now you know what to expect from me here on out.
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Folks, it’s been a long time, but Take Me In to the Ballgame is back! Happily now teaming up w Pitcher List, we’ll be bringing new eps on baseball films & TV on the regular. We’ll also be rereleasing past eps for those new to us! Listen & subscribe here!
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January 27, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Folks, it’s been a long time, but Take Me In to the Ballgame is back! Happily now teaming up w Pitcher List, we’ll be bringing new eps on baseball films & TV on the regular. We’ll also be rereleasing past eps for those new to us! Listen & subscribe here!
take-me-into-the-ball-game.simplecast.com
take-me-into-the-ball-game.simplecast.com
If you love baseball movies, or just a fun look at film, you need to check out this podcast!
EXCITING NEWS! Take Me In to the Ballgame is back online, now with @pitcherlist.bsky.social!
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Take Me In To The Ball Game on Apple Podcasts
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January 26, 2024 at 9:35 PM
If you love baseball movies, or just a fun look at film, you need to check out this podcast!
As is the tradition, here's what came today from my Hollandspiele sale order... Looking forward to digging into all three!
December 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM
As is the tradition, here's what came today from my Hollandspiele sale order... Looking forward to digging into all three!