Trowelling Badger
@trowellingbadger.bsky.social
Archaeologist, wargamer, Tolkien enthusiast, Star Wars fan, bookworm. Attempting a work/life balance.
Personally I am keen to hear about the further (or at least pre-pot) adventures of Grunwald the Goose.
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Personally I am keen to hear about the further (or at least pre-pot) adventures of Grunwald the Goose.
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I'm giving away two signed copies of my (recently republished) book 21st-Century Yokel, with two postcards of this fab otters linocut by my mum, Jo.
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I'm giving away two signed copies of my (recently republished) book 21st-Century Yokel, with two postcards of this fab otters linocut by my mum, Jo.
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Just repost this & pop a comment below to enter.
You might like it if you like:
Walking
Wildlife
Folklore
Bees
Ghosts
The Sea
Social history
Badgers
Flat inspections are a rubbish way to start a Saturday, but a delivery of cracking resin scenery from @fenrisgames.com means the afternoon will be much more entertaining! #wargaming #miniaturepainting
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Flat inspections are a rubbish way to start a Saturday, but a delivery of cracking resin scenery from @fenrisgames.com means the afternoon will be much more entertaining! #wargaming #miniaturepainting
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Author wrote best book he's ever written.
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
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Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Author wrote best book he's ever written.
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
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Releasing this Friday is my FIRST post-TripleJump video!
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Releasing this Friday is my FIRST post-TripleJump video!
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
Adapting the style of my Launch Games videos (albeit with a stinky, horrible game twist), it's my hope that this will be the start of a brand new series!
Sub to channel now: www.youtube.com/@Confused_Du...
A poser for the #Oldhammer lot. I have a bunch of 1990s High Elves to paint up for Dragon Rampant 2nd Ed. Should I base them on MDF bases (more space for models & texturing)? Or is that the behaviour of a real deviant and old-school slottas would be better? #wargaming #dragonrampant
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A poser for the #Oldhammer lot. I have a bunch of 1990s High Elves to paint up for Dragon Rampant 2nd Ed. Should I base them on MDF bases (more space for models & texturing)? Or is that the behaviour of a real deviant and old-school slottas would be better? #wargaming #dragonrampant
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To celebrate the rerelease of my short story collection Help The Witch via @swiftpress.bsky.social I’m giving away TWO signed copies each with a beautiful original linoprints by my mum, from the book (now v rare & worth £40).
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
To celebrate the rerelease of my short story collection Help The Witch via @swiftpress.bsky.social I’m giving away TWO signed copies each with a beautiful original linoprints by my mum, from the book (now v rare & worth £40).
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
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Note from my notebook (2017).
September 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Note from my notebook (2017).
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Last call on this. I sent 8 out yesterday, more than 70 out today. That means there are just over 100 left. Whatever remains after this week will be distributed to local libraries (who've already had loads). If you're in the UK and you'd like one, please email your address to [email protected]
These books are free to anyone who wants them. They come from my late ex-publisher. If you want one, let me know in the replies (there are 200 in total).
If you can afford the postage, brilliant. If not, no problem. I'll still sign & post one to you tomorrow.
P.S. Stephen Fry called it "hilarious"
If you can afford the postage, brilliant. If not, no problem. I'll still sign & post one to you tomorrow.
P.S. Stephen Fry called it "hilarious"
September 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Last call on this. I sent 8 out yesterday, more than 70 out today. That means there are just over 100 left. Whatever remains after this week will be distributed to local libraries (who've already had loads). If you're in the UK and you'd like one, please email your address to [email protected]
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It's this time of the year again! Sellout September is kicking off next week! We are collecting money for United24 and the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund! There will be nonsense! There will be fun! There will be guests! Come by, and we'll have a great time for a good cause! bit.ly/SelloutSepte... 😎
August 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's this time of the year again! Sellout September is kicking off next week! We are collecting money for United24 and the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund! There will be nonsense! There will be fun! There will be guests! Come by, and we'll have a great time for a good cause! bit.ly/SelloutSepte... 😎
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My second novel, 1983, is now out in paperback. Roscoe and I have decided to give away signed copies to 4 randomly selected people who repost this and pop a reply below.
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
August 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
My second novel, 1983, is now out in paperback. Roscoe and I have decided to give away signed copies to 4 randomly selected people who repost this and pop a reply below.
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
You might like it if you like:
The old, fun idea of The Future
D&D
Nottinghamshire
Robots
Imaginative children
Aliens
Mining
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All I have left of the 1000s of books I bought from my ex-publisher's warehouse are about 200 copies of Ring The Hill. I'd *love* to get them to good homes this week.
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
All I have left of the 1000s of books I bought from my ex-publisher's warehouse are about 200 copies of Ring The Hill. I'd *love* to get them to good homes this week.
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
If you're in the UK & you'd like one, for the price of your choice (any price!), pls email me your address at [email protected].
@thatpeteraustin.bsky.social Tragic news for your annual A Thing www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...
Edinburgh funniest fringe joke award scrapped for 2025
TV channel U&Dave has announced its award for best joke at the fringe, launched in 2008, won’t be given this year
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July 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@thatpeteraustin.bsky.social Tragic news for your annual A Thing www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...
Inflation really is out of control!
July 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Inflation really is out of control!
@confuseddude.bsky.social Has Babs been back to Stardew recently?
May 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
@confuseddude.bsky.social Has Babs been back to Stardew recently?
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This wrapping paper turns everything into bread 🥖
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
May 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Trying something a little different for #tolkienreadingday this year. Hopefully knowing the story will help with all the gaps in my vocabulary! #hobbiten #thehobbit #norwegian #norsk #boknerd
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Trying something a little different for #tolkienreadingday this year. Hopefully knowing the story will help with all the gaps in my vocabulary! #hobbiten #thehobbit #norwegian #norsk #boknerd
My banna wava is complete and now Da Kommittee is ready to lead Da Revolushun to glory! The banner was done following @darcybonocreations.bsky.social's method for quick and effective dirty flags. I'm happy with how it turned out! #RebelGrots #wargaming #Gorkamorka #miniaturepainting #gretchin
March 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
My banna wava is complete and now Da Kommittee is ready to lead Da Revolushun to glory! The banner was done following @darcybonocreations.bsky.social's method for quick and effective dirty flags. I'm happy with how it turned out! #RebelGrots #wargaming #Gorkamorka #miniaturepainting #gretchin
For #WIPwednesday I'm back to my beloved Rebel Grots! This banna wava originally served as an ersatz Makari back in 3rd Ed 40K, paper flag and all. Now he's repainted for Da Revolushun! #RebelGrots #wargaming #Gorkamorka #miniaturepainting
March 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
For #WIPwednesday I'm back to my beloved Rebel Grots! This banna wava originally served as an ersatz Makari back in 3rd Ed 40K, paper flag and all. Now he's repainted for Da Revolushun! #RebelGrots #wargaming #Gorkamorka #miniaturepainting
A @badsquiddogames.bsky.social Saturday is always a good day! #wargaming
February 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A @badsquiddogames.bsky.social Saturday is always a good day! #wargaming
The Professor! #tolkienbirthdaytoast #justteathankyou
January 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Professor! #tolkienbirthdaytoast #justteathankyou
Da Red Gobbo had his first outing last night in a quick game of #fistfuloflead. He performed surprisingly well, taking out the enemy leader with a well-aimed burst of autogun fire. Not very grot-y really! #wargaming #Gorkamorka #RebelGrots
December 6, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Da Red Gobbo had his first outing last night in a quick game of #fistfuloflead. He performed surprisingly well, taking out the enemy leader with a well-aimed burst of autogun fire. Not very grot-y really! #wargaming #Gorkamorka #RebelGrots
While rootling around a village, the dromedary regiment manage to disturb a cranky goblin! He promptly shanks the officer and scarpers before meeting an ignominious end at the hands of a brave soldier and her trusty iron bar. #thesilverbayonet #silverbayonet #wargaming #shadowofthesphinx
November 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM
While rootling around a village, the dromedary regiment manage to disturb a cranky goblin! He promptly shanks the officer and scarpers before meeting an ignominious end at the hands of a brave soldier and her trusty iron bar. #thesilverbayonet #silverbayonet #wargaming #shadowofthesphinx
My officer finally has a mount... Nearly! But it is ready for paint at least. #silverbayonet #thesilverbayonet #wargaming #ospreygames #napoleonics #miniaturepainting
October 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM
My officer finally has a mount... Nearly! But it is ready for paint at least. #silverbayonet #thesilverbayonet #wargaming #ospreygames #napoleonics #miniaturepainting