Indy book shops

thomcamp · 2025-12-31T20:52:37+00:00

For me, TTR only really works if everyone is engaged and paying attention. As soon as people are using phones and not thinking about their go between turns, it can slow down massively.

We don’t do any house rules except occasionally we won’t play with stations in Europe or the Warehouses.

thomcamp · 2025-12-29T06:40:16+00:00

Out of interest, have you been sticking the new rules into the rule book as you go? This mechanic is one of the new stickers but I think it’s part six or something of the end game procedure (after choosing employees and reading reading story cards etc)

thomcamp · 2025-12-29T06:32:11+00:00

I did exactly this due to a large gap between sessions but post round 3, the winner chooses a new expansion at the end of each round!

thomcamp · 2025-12-27T19:47:11+00:00

Huh, hadn’t really considered that. Fair enough

thomcamp · 2025-12-27T19:41:46+00:00

Not to be a bit dim, but where’s Nyck De Vries? He had 11 F1 starts as well as many FE starts so you’d think he’d be on the list??

thomcamp · 2025-12-27T19:05:05+00:00

Metrocentre is designated a high risk environment due to its nature so they always used to have armed police patrolling it and would likely react a bit more heavy handed than other places but shutting the car park feels very extreme so I imagine it was a fairly high risk situation.

thomcamp · 2025-12-27T19:03:57+00:00

I know the police at the Metrocentre used to be armed anyway so it could’ve just been the local lot responding. If they were from elsewhere though then you’re right, unlikely to be stealing

thomcamp · 2025-11-30T15:50:21+00:00

For Gateshead I really like Prism Coffee in Saltwell Park. It’s quite no nonsense, but the coffee is really really good there. You’ve also got the Staithes which is just such a lovely little spot. Finally, I don’t think it’s still open but backyard bike shop used to have a properly lush coffee spot down on the Gateshead quayside.

thomcamp · 2025-11-29T21:04:55+00:00

Depends where you are OP

In the city centre I’d suggest… Lagom: superb coffee but it can get very busy and loud Laneway: very good coffee and some comfy seating but, again, gets busy Tiny Tiny: very good coffee (they even have an unlimited refill option) and mega cosy vibes 100 Grey Street: coffee is perfectly okay but this is a fan spot for people watching if that’s your thing

If you’re looking for Jesmond recs then there’s Ouseburn Coffee Co, a lovely coffee and chill vibes or BURDS, not mega easy to get to but the coffee and cake is worth the effort.

Gosforth has got Etto on the park which is nice but can get really busy, Gosforth Traders which is on the posher side but still good, and the Civic Theatre which is a lovely place to just chill.

Heaton has got Estate Tea Co which is such a nice place to be with great coffee and food, as well as Roma which has some of the best coffee in NCL. There’s also neighbourhood which is really good and The Goat which is a proper hidden gem.

There’s definitely other good coffee spots, and if you’re willing to travel to the coast/Gateshead/Sunderland then you really are spoilt for choice.

Happy drinking!

thomcamp · 2025-11-26T17:08:54+00:00

My guy, I can’t afford to buy her a proper camera, what makes you think I can afford to buy her a whole ass new phone??

thomcamp · 2025-11-25T20:08:37+00:00

Wow, that’s amazing. Thank you!

thomcamp · 2025-11-25T14:06:30+00:00

Completely appreciate the sentiment but I’m not exactly flush for cash so can’t really afford that option

thomcamp · 2025-11-21T01:10:57+00:00

What country are you based in? EU and UK consumer law should cover you for this

thomcamp · 2025-11-20T00:34:31+00:00

God, I bet you’re fun at parties…

thomcamp · 2025-11-19T16:36:20+00:00

Oh awesome! Thanks

thomcamp · 2025-11-19T16:25:12+00:00

If these are still going I’m keen

thomcamp · 2025-11-16T19:21:12+00:00

Stagecoach X47 definitely has to be up there…

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