Alex

Railroading

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November 7th 2009
Sophie is home - for one day only - as its their Dad's 60th birthday this weekend. We popped down to Welshpool for a takeaway curry, which we took to Meifod. Delicious and far too much. Then we all settled down to a jolly game of railroader, a game from my childhood which we discovered in the loft when we put the new insulation in. I shan't explain the rules, just its in the wild west, and you lay ... read more

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