tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post7132367802476856450..comments2024-03-29T10:44:22.891+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Eric Knowles RIPRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-28305238351992761782018-01-06T07:39:43.403+00:002018-01-06T07:39:43.403+00:00Chris,
He was one of the 'originals', and...Chris,<br /><br />He was one of the 'originals', and his influence on the development of wargaming in the UK was much appreciated by those who knew him. Its just a great pity that he was not as well known as some of the others.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-51276799883872429692018-01-05T22:58:42.775+00:002018-01-05T22:58:42.775+00:00Dear Bob,
Sorry to hear that Eric has died.
Rega...Dear Bob,<br /><br />Sorry to hear that Eric has died.<br /><br />Regards, ChrisChris Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784847480097649252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-43156000935460041802017-12-18T07:39:34.439+00:002017-12-18T07:39:34.439+00:00Geordie an Exile FoG,
If such a place exists, Eri...Geordie an Exile FoG,<br /><br />If such a place exists, Eric will be in the NCO's mess, propping up the bar, and sharing his wisdom ... and especially his opinions about young 'Ruperts'. He'll then sidle over to the nearby wargames tables and organise the biggest and best tabletop battle you ever saw!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-19187715212168807112017-12-17T12:18:28.791+00:002017-12-17T12:18:28.791+00:00Joining that "wargaming the regiment in the s...Joining that "wargaming the regiment in the sky" .. Gone West as the RFC flyers used to say of fallen comrades <br />RIP Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-6160339474752085522017-12-16T16:16:27.544+00:002017-12-16T16:16:27.544+00:00Ross Mac,
I am now of an age when I go to far mor...Ross Mac,<br /><br />I am now of an age when I go to far more funerals than I do weddings or Christenings, and it makes one realise how important it is to make a positive difference to the lives to those who know you.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-82298734170749958112017-12-16T16:14:32.610+00:002017-12-16T16:14:32.610+00:00Archduke Piccolo,
Eric's campaign inspired my...Archduke Piccolo,<br /><br />Eric's campaign inspired my interest in Colonial wargaming in general, and imagi-nations in particular.<br /><br />Madasahatta was an inspired choice of name, especially as it was supposed to be located not far from Madagascar.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-44883880776523855392017-12-16T12:27:50.691+00:002017-12-16T12:27:50.691+00:00Fallen comrades seems to be becoming an increasing...Fallen comrades seems to be becoming an increasing theme as the years go by but each remains a sad loss to friends and family and the community. <br /><br />Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-73044481962023075362017-12-16T07:23:12.755+00:002017-12-16T07:23:12.755+00:00Coming up with a land called Madasahatta has a str...Coming up with a land called Madasahatta has a strong claim to war gaming immortality.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-60923874615583189462017-12-16T07:09:09.367+00:002017-12-16T07:09:09.367+00:00Mark Dudley,
I wonder how many other wargamers of...Mark Dudley,<br /><br />I wonder how many other wargamers of a certain age have similar tales to tell... and how sad it is that shops like Eric’s have almost completely disappeared.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-33375386609827017662017-12-16T07:06:22.376+00:002017-12-16T07:06:22.376+00:00David Crook,
Because I knew Eric, he probably had...David Crook,<br /><br />Because I knew Eric, he probably had more direct influence on my development as a wargamer than any of the other Britush wargaming pioneers. Furthermore, without Eric we wouldn’t have met all those years ago ... and look at what we’ve done as a result.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-68054020279982720912017-12-16T07:01:44.930+00:002017-12-16T07:01:44.930+00:00The Good Soldier Svjek,
It is a very sad day inde...The Good Soldier Svjek,<br /><br />It is a very sad day indeed.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-57547341038621609212017-12-15T19:05:11.368+00:002017-12-15T19:05:11.368+00:00I visited the shop using a red bus rover ticket an...I visited the shop using a red bus rover ticket and the Woolich ferry. I remember buying some Minifigs ECW and a copy of the Bayonet ECW rules from him. I still have the rules.Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-5825031834539182932017-12-15T17:44:20.255+00:002017-12-15T17:44:20.255+00:00Hi Bob,
They don’t make them like that anymore.
...Hi Bob,<br /><br />They don’t make them like that anymore.<br /><br />Very well put and I echo the sentiments of the last two lines of your post.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-39045654281527687812017-12-15T16:37:24.367+00:002017-12-15T16:37:24.367+00:00Sad to see another of The Old Guard departing , RI...Sad to see another of The Old Guard departing , RIP .The Good Soldier Svjekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749564052124659180noreply@blogger.com