May Sue and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The closest Sue and I have every had to celebrating Christmas in the middle of Summer - as you do in Australia - was to have a Christmas cruise in the Caribbean. The weather was great ... but somehow it all felt a bit odd. I'm sure that you are all used to it, but I'm not sure that I could cope.
Bob, To-day (Christmas Day) was 35Deg C...and the Forcast after Boxing Day is for Temperatures in the 40s...I'm fairly use to it and can cope during daylight hours in my shed with all the doors and windows open- a slight breeze too can be a blessing. Thankfully in the evening things tend to cool down- and I do get more modelling and design work done then. Yes, it would be great for us to have a Christmas with snow. All the Best. KEV.
I've only experienced 40+ degrees C on a few occasions ... and because I wasn't used to it, I found it difficult to cope. I suppose that over time, I might get used to living in your climate ... but I suspect it would take a very long time.
I've had a great day with some very welcome presents and a wonderful lunch with my wife and friends at a local restaurant. I hope that your day went as well, and that you had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New Year.
Happy Christmas Bob from Mark Man of TIN and all the Pound Store Plastic Warriors! Thanks for another interesting year of blog posts. Hope you had lots of toys!
Cheers! I hope that you had a great day and have a Happy New Year.
I took delivery of a large box of painted 25/28mm Napoleonic figures just before we went on our recent cruise, and I hope to open the packaging and sort out my new acquisitions before the New Year.
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The First Rule of Wargaming and the Spirit of the Wargame
The First Rule:
‘Nothing can be done contrary to what could or would be done in actual war.'
- From 'The Rules of the Naval War Game' by Fred T Jane
The Spirit of the Wargame:
‘Wargames are played, for the most part, without the supervision of an umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual players to show consideration for other players and to abide by the rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the wargame.’
- Adapted from 'The Spirit of the Game' in 'The Rules of Golf' as published by the R&A Ltd.
Rescue - A Fantasy Forces Skirmish Game
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Thanks to Martin S for suggesting a go at *Fantasy Forces, *a
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players to the ho...
It is the Fort that counts….Part 4
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Despite a bout of the dreaded ‘white varnish on a newly painted model’
syndrome, I have finished the large coastal fort for my American Civil War
collectio...
"The Duellists" Inspired Project
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A couple of weeks ago I watched Ridley Scott's " The Duellists". As
usual, it got me in a Napoleonic mood. I started looking for some
Napoleonic fi...
Now The Irish Engage
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Interruptions, always interruptions! But the game carries on.
Friday should see the end of this affair, but another game should follow
soon after..
Sheffield CALF 2025 - Officers don't duck
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James Langham put on his tactical WW2 game 'Officers don't duck' at CALF
2025. This covers platoon-company sized actions and is specifically aimed
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Imperial Drug Running in the 1840s
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It was about time I put my recently painted 1840s British to use in China
for the Opium War. When I wrote "Taiping Era" I confidently stated it could
be ...
A couple of face-to face games and a remote game
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Most of my wargames are played solo, but over the past month I have had the
chance to play a couple of face-to-face games with my son and daughter, as
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2025 Update
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Things haven't been great.
Illness in self and family members don't half muck up your schedule.
However, the paint brushes haven't been completely idle....
More Fantastic Scuffles
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Nic sent through a new playtest version of Fantastic Scuffles last week, so
over the long weekend I played a couple more games and generated a pile of
ne...
Ingolstadt Campaign – Day Seven
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*Campaign Map*
French occupy Ingolstadt and win the campaign
7th French army – advance to Buxheim
8th French army – occupy Ingolstadt
9th French army – ho...
"Wo ist Waldow?"* A parade
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*Not the German equivalent of "where's Wally" but something I rather
imagine the denizens of the Soldier King world to say - a rather obscure
Grand Duch...
ACW in 20mm
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Played an ACW Game this morning with Anthony, my regular opponent, using
the Osprey With Hot Lead and Cold Steel rules and my 20mm collection.
Enjo...
Hawker Demon
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Sorry it's been a while since my last post - busy with work and other
stuff, meaning lots of screen time and a resulting disinclination to write
blog pos...
Red Metal: Nearly there...
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I have managed further work on the rules, lots of tidying up and
simplifications. I have now completed the counters for the play test. The
pic above is ...
New Bear Range Kicked Off
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In my dwindling free time, I sometimes think about ranges I would finish if
there were interest. I’m more likely to have a free 10 minute block where ...
Warp Speed into 2025
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The last year has been quite challenging. I suffered a stroke in November
2023 and have spent the last year or so in recovery. I'm not there yet, but
do...
The Battle of Prokhorovka
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We’re re fighting the battle of Prokhorovka at the moment using Memoir ‘44.
This was the giant armour clash between the 11th SS Panzer Korps under
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Well, it certainly has been eventful, this year. Shortly after my last
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Blog Closing…
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Fighting for Hearth and Home
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taken the North East road, the Elder of Smawlton was quick to send word to
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Warplan 5/5 Campaign System
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I'm afraid I couldn't find a way to reproduce the snazzy double headed
arrow in 5/5 in the text so will have to do with this instead.
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Take the High Ground
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of 2019 I'm just going to skip that and focus on what I plan to achieve in
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Initial...
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...deployments.
Seconds out...first two rounds, of 15. In the Blue corner (US invaders):
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I have been wargaming for as long as I can remember. One of the first toys that I was bought was a wooden fort that was garrisoned by assorted lead soldiers ... and I have never looked back!
The first wargames book I bought was CHARGE! (although I had taken out [and repeatedly read] Donald Featherstone's WAR GAMES book beforehand [and many thanks to John Curry for republishing it!]).
My first 20mm figures were the good old Airfix Guards Infantry and Band (in shocking pink!), soon followed by others as they were released, and by 1968, when I bought my first metal Hinton Hunt 20mm figures, I had a large collection of World War II figures, tanks, guns, and aircraft.
I was a founder member of WARGAME DEVELOPMENTS and have been the treasurer and membership secretary ever since. I have also organised – along with Tim Gow - the annual conference (COW – Conference of Wargamers) for more that fifteen years.
My main interests are wargaming any wars from 1850 onwards, although I have a special interest in Colonial, the Spanish Civil War, and World War II wargaming. I also have a special interest in wargames that use square or hex grids for movement and weapon ranges.
Merry Xmas to you and your family Bob
ReplyDeleteGeordie an Exiled FoG,
DeleteMay Sue and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
All the best,
Bob
And to you and yours Bob.
ReplyDeleteRay Rousell,
DeleteMy wife and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
All the best,
Bob
May you and Sue enjoy a Merry Christmas. (and hopefully a bit of rest after your trip!)
ReplyDeleteRoss Mac,
DeleteSue and I would love to wish you and Kathy a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
As to having a rest after our recent cruise ... well we have several more to plan and get ready for!
All the best,
Bob
Bob,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Christmas Wishes- and a very MERRY CHRISTMAS to You and Sue...have a great time there Folks. Regards. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteMay Sue and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The closest Sue and I have every had to celebrating Christmas in the middle of Summer - as you do in Australia - was to have a Christmas cruise in the Caribbean. The weather was great ... but somehow it all felt a bit odd. I'm sure that you are all used to it, but I'm not sure that I could cope.
All the best,
Bob
Bob,
DeleteTo-day (Christmas Day) was 35Deg C...and the Forcast after Boxing Day is for Temperatures in the 40s...I'm fairly use to it and can cope during daylight hours in my shed with all the doors and windows open- a slight breeze too can be a blessing. Thankfully in the evening things tend to cool down- and I do get more modelling and design work done then. Yes, it would be great for us to have a Christmas with snow. All the Best. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteI've only experienced 40+ degrees C on a few occasions ... and because I wasn't used to it, I found it difficult to cope. I suppose that over time, I might get used to living in your climate ... but I suspect it would take a very long time.
All the best,
Bob
Merry Christmas to you and your family Bob
ReplyDeletePeter Douglas,
DeleteMay Sue and I reciprocate and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
All the best,
Bob
Merry Christmas and a happy new year Bob.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Pete.,
DeleteMay I also wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
All the best,
Bob
Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDan Foley,
DeleteHave a great one ... and a Happy New Year as well!
All the best,
Bob
And a very Happy Christmas to you and your family
ReplyDeleteIan Dury,
DeleteMay Sue and I reciprocate and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Merry Xmas \nd Happy New Year to you and all.
ReplyDeleteRob Young,
DeleteMay I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
All the best,
Bob
And a Merry Xmas to you too!
ReplyDeleteAshley,
DeleteI hope that you have a great Christmas and New a Year.
All the best,
Bob
Feliz Navidad/ merry Christmas Bob
ReplyDeleteAnibal Invictus,
DeleteMay I wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Felicitas Navidad Roberto
ReplyDeleteNearest thing to a foreigner I see these days is the Essex girl next door.
Merry Christmas all the same.
Jim Duncan,
DeleteJoyeux Noël! Feliz Natal! Feliz Navidad!
All the best,
Bob
A Merry Christmas to you and yours .
ReplyDeleteThe Good Soldier Svjek,
DeleteMay I reciprocate your best wishes, and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Merry Christmas Bob. Hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteLee Hadley,
DeleteI hope that you and your family have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
All the best,
Bob
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteMark Nichipor,
DeleteI hope that you and your family have a great Christmas and New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Merry Xmas to you and yours Bob...hope you have a great day.
ReplyDeleteAlastair,
DeleteI've had a great day with some very welcome presents and a wonderful lunch with my wife and friends at a local restaurant. I hope that your day went as well, and that you had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New Year.
All the best,
Bob
Happy Christmas Bob from Mark Man of TIN and all the Pound Store Plastic Warriors! Thanks for another interesting year of blog posts. Hope you had lots of toys!
ReplyDeleteMIN ManofTin,
DeleteCheers! I hope that you had a great day and have a Happy New Year.
I took delivery of a large box of painted 25/28mm Napoleonic figures just before we went on our recent cruise, and I hope to open the packaging and sort out my new acquisitions before the New Year.
All the best,
Bob