These days Sue and I tend to buy fewer souvenirs than we used to, and during our most recent one I bought very little ... but what I did buy was – in my opinion – rather interesting.
First and foremost I managed to buy a Moroccan fez.
These are shorter than their Egyptian counterpart, and therefore slightly more stable when worn.
I also managed to add two new flags to my collection, a Moroccan flag ...
... and a Madeiran flag.
Whilst dodging the torrential rain in Malaga I bought a small model of the fortress of the Castillo Sohail in Fuengirola.
Interestingly the label on the base of the model states that it is the Castillo de Conan, Fuengirola, Malaga. I know that filming often takes place in these ancient Spanish castles, but can find no record of this location being used for a Conan film.)
First and foremost I managed to buy a Moroccan fez.
These are shorter than their Egyptian counterpart, and therefore slightly more stable when worn.
I also managed to add two new flags to my collection, a Moroccan flag ...
... and a Madeiran flag.
Whilst dodging the torrential rain in Malaga I bought a small model of the fortress of the Castillo Sohail in Fuengirola.
Interestingly the label on the base of the model states that it is the Castillo de Conan, Fuengirola, Malaga. I know that filming often takes place in these ancient Spanish castles, but can find no record of this location being used for a Conan film.)
Bob,
ReplyDeleteSouvenirs are a great way of later bringing back memories of your travels. In 2015 I brought home only three items from a journey to the UK and Europe. From Bamberg- Germany I purchased two little 'Hummel' miniature figurines - a Boy with a Lamb and a Girl with a Rabbit...from Glastonberry- England I was very pleased to buy a Pewter and gold four inch statue of King Arthur...when I look at these items it brings back those places we visited and the journey remains very real in my memories- as if yesterday. Cheers. KEV.
Kev Robertson,
DeleteSue and I used to buy loads of souvenirs, but nowadays we have cut right back. In my case I try to buy the flags of the countries and places we visit, and any small buildings that might have a wargaming use; Sue buys souvenir shot glasses ... and has three small display cases full of them.
All the best,
Bob
Fezzes are cool
ReplyDeleteStephen Briddon,
DeleteOh for the days when every gentleman worthy of that title had a fez to wear with his smoking jacket!
All the best,
Bob
Agree, smoking jackets are from another time, sadly. A leopard dressing gown and a jade cigarette holder, topped off by a Moroccan fez got whilst in Morocco--now you're talking style worthy of the jacket of the next edition of The Portable Wargame book.
DeleteEd M,
DeleteNow that is really pushing the boat out!
A few years back, when Paul Wright was spreading the word about FUNNY LITTLE WARS, he staged lawn wargames a la mode H G Wells ... and participants were expected to dress appropriately (i.e. blazers, shirts, ties/cravats, flannels, boaters). Perhaps I could make some suggestions as to a 'dress code' for PORTABLE WARGAME players in my next book? ;^)
All the best,
Bob
Money spent on hats, like time on reconnaissance, is seldom wasted.
ReplyDeleteTrebian,
DeleteAbsolutely right! All I need now is the opportunity to wear some of mine.
All the best,
Bob
I've got some like that, as well, I think.
DeleteTrebian,
DeleteLooking through my collection, the only one that I haven't yet worn for a game is my Soviet-era Naval Officer's cap ... the sort that has a top that can double as a helicopter landing pad.
All the best,
Bob
I got a Baltic fleet Ratings Cap with the tassels down the back. We obviously need to work something out.
DeleteTrebain,
DeleteSounds like a great idea!
Now where did I put my model armoured train ...
All the best,
Bob
I've got one of those too!!! Could this be the first game design based purely on the hats available?
DeleteTrebian,
DeleteI think that would be a first ... even for WD!
All the best,
Bob