There are so many attractions near my hometown in the South Hams. There’s Totnes castle, Buckfast Abbey, the Dartmoor Otter sanctuary, and so many more.

There’s one Ive still not done yet.

The South Devon Railway.

It uses the former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872.  You can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the River Dart valley as you journey between Buckfastleigh and Totnes on their charming steam trains. It’s on my to do list, maybe I’ll get round to it in 2026 and finally tick it off the list after 14 years.

In no particular order, here we go…

• Playing chess, it helps me relax
• Reading graphic novels, I’m a massive geek
• Writing poetry, it’s a form of therapy for PTSD
• Photography, wildlife is my favourite
• Playing video games, GTAV (invite only lobby)

My dream job would be either a photographer or a social media manager because both roles align closely with my interests and skills. In my spare time, I enjoy taking photos and creating content for social media, which has helped me develop a strong creative eye and an understanding of what engages an audience. Photography allows me to express creativity through visuals, while social media management combines creativity with strategy, such as planning posts, analyzing engagement, and building an online presence. Since these are skills I already practice regularly and feel confident in, pursuing one of these careers would be both enjoyable and rewarding for me.

If I could un-invent one thing from history, it would be the nuclear weapon—not because the science itself is evil, but because its existence permanently tethered human survival to a single point of failure. Nuclear weapons didn’t just change how wars are fought; they changed how civilization lives, under the constant shadow that one miscalculation, accident, or unstable leader could end everything. No invention before or since has given humanity the power to erase itself so completely, so quickly, and so irreversibly.

There are two ways i can reduce the clutter (if you can call it that) in my life…

One. I could reduce my comic book collection from its current state of around 6-700 books, this would raise cash that I’d probably use on more graphic novels. I have however started to get books on kindle unless they’re very collectible, or not on kindle. This helps reduce the numbers and keeps Mrs Bob happy.

Two. I could reduce the number of lenses I have in the house. I have around 4-5 i use regularly and around 6 vintage lenses that I occasionally use for fun or certain effects. Some are very old, 1970 (older than me) but I keep them for sentimental value on shelves etc.

So thats how I’d reduce my clutter. How about you?

My most memorable road trip would be in 2012. I finished work at 11:30hrs got in my car and drove 250 miles to spend the weekend with my new partner at her home for the first time.

Those that know me know that I don’t like making long journeys, especially motorway driving, the trip was long and stressful due to not knowing the route etc, but after 3.5hrs driving I made it to the lovely rolling hills of the South Hams.

14 years on, and the now Mrs Bob & i are happily married and have a beautiful life in the Devonshire countryside.

This was the most memorable and epic road trip of all time.

“You start it. We profit from finishing it.”

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The item, not surprisingly is a graphic novel. Although not Batman as you might think. No, it’s The Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons. This was purchased, after reading the copy a lad at boarding school lent me. It was my very first graphic novel.

Over thirty years later I have a collection of hundreds of graphic novels, and collectibles. Including a HotToys Batman as a wedding present. I know folks that work in comics, and I’m genuinely a massive geek.

So to answer the question. What became of it? Well it has stayed by my side, and started a love affair with comic books thats lasted over thirty years. So now it’s sealed away in the part of my comic book collection thats not filling my bookcase.

In its place is a copy signed by Dave Gibbons. That was a gift from Mrs Bob.