tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post3947710159517174955..comments2024-03-28T16:32:41.081+00:00Comments on Battlefields and Warriors: Cotswolds Wargaming Day 2021Normhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-66579317608786174682021-10-05T14:18:20.545+00:002021-10-05T14:18:20.545+00:00Hi Chris, nice to meet you and to see your art in ...Hi Chris, nice to meet you and to see your art in person, I am really pleased with the painting and it will get me sorting my French and Austrian armies out once I get back home, for Keith’s rules, so we are full circle. I am ordering the Osprey Eckmühl book. Look forward to your blog report.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-19027223438364157052021-10-05T14:14:47.323+00:002021-10-05T14:14:47.323+00:00Hi John, something for everyone I think.Hi John, something for everyone I think.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-4473086028730526492021-10-05T09:07:00.265+00:002021-10-05T09:07:00.265+00:00Lovely report Norm, thank you for directing me to ...Lovely report Norm, thank you for directing me to it and I'm so glad you liked one of the paintings so much you starved Mrs Wargamer!!! You should have said and I'd have given you my spare sandwich! I expect to do a full report on my blog before the week is out. Chris. http://notjustoldschool.blogspot.com/ Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-33646639404981304402021-10-05T08:42:46.664+00:002021-10-05T08:42:46.664+00:00Sounds like heaven! Or close to- and those picture...Sounds like heaven! Or close to- and those pictures of Poles and Janissaries! Just awesome!!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-81581241466427737462021-10-05T05:38:46.489+00:002021-10-05T05:38:46.489+00:00Operation Warboard - a true nostalgic blast from t...Operation Warboard - a true nostalgic blast from the past. Nice to see it still giving insparation.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-61688888439242274012021-10-04T21:20:03.318+00:002021-10-04T21:20:03.318+00:00Hi Mike, there is the wedding anniversary soon ….....Hi Mike, there is the wedding anniversary soon ….. a big one ….. i must start checking dates :-)<br />Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-83020658797686180522021-10-04T21:16:44.009+00:002021-10-04T21:16:44.009+00:00Hi Stew, the wargame show / con is a fundamental p...Hi Stew, the wargame show / con is a fundamental part of the wargaming community fabric, I think the lockdown may have been the wake-up call we needed to remind us never to take it for granted. Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-73612134781509038072021-10-04T20:43:15.762+00:002021-10-04T20:43:15.762+00:00That scenario pre-dates PzGren as it was in Operat...That scenario pre-dates PzGren as it was in Operation Warboard rules (my first) from 1976 !! Original had US vs Germans but same terrain.Sgt Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-17882478506312123722021-10-04T20:31:05.669+00:002021-10-04T20:31:05.669+00:00Looks like you had a fantastic day Norm! Truly fit...Looks like you had a fantastic day Norm! Truly fitting of a wife’s birthday!Mike Vellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220933613292414697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-31859932046846691522021-10-04T19:35:03.627+00:002021-10-04T19:35:03.627+00:00PS. I think it would be great fun to meet some f...PS. I think it would be great fun to meet some fellow bloggers in person. Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-45417660824315591152021-10-04T19:34:18.139+00:002021-10-04T19:34:18.139+00:00Great to see some shows returning. Nice pics as w...Great to see some shows returning. Nice pics as well. Hilarious that you stopped at a wargames show on her birthday weekend but I’m glad you have that kind of marriage. <br />But a nice reminder that we can get back to gathering together to play miniature games again. 😀Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-47938635064415985312021-10-04T17:21:23.265+00:002021-10-04T17:21:23.265+00:00Hi Steve, nice to meet you, I hadn’t signalled my ...Hi Steve, nice to meet you, I hadn’t signalled my intention to visit as it was all rather last minute due to the problem with national fuel supplies. I rather like the idea of a full day and a more relaxed pace. Our visit to Oxford has been really enjoyable.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-67584005998327776132021-10-04T16:42:04.327+00:002021-10-04T16:42:04.327+00:00Great report on the show Norm and such a lovely su...Great report on the show Norm and such a lovely surprise to meet you in person. I'm glad you enjoyed your few hours at the show and have a great time in Oxford. Maybe we can tempt you down next years for a whole day!Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-54902401908274850972021-10-04T15:33:33.337+00:002021-10-04T15:33:33.337+00:00Hi Phil, Have a great day at Partizan.Hi Phil, Have a great day at Partizan.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-45201519067167906552021-10-04T12:40:52.253+00:002021-10-04T12:40:52.253+00:00Some nice looking games on show there, roll on Sun...Some nice looking games on show there, roll on Sunday🤞Phil Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-86585516407972557792021-10-04T12:39:43.576+00:002021-10-04T12:39:43.576+00:00Hi Lee, the 6mm MDF are very clever. I have seem t...Hi Lee, the 6mm MDF are very clever. I have seem the guy who sells them at a show and he has a lot of variety all painted up. Enjoy SELWG.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-30412149719811759262021-10-04T12:36:16.992+00:002021-10-04T12:36:16.992+00:00Hi Keith, she is probably just pleased I’m not int...Hi Keith, she is probably just pleased I’m not into golf :-)Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-37601529098645982952021-10-04T12:34:44.223+00:002021-10-04T12:34:44.223+00:00Hi, I would have liked that.Hi, I would have liked that.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-12008775153432132632021-10-04T12:34:02.521+00:002021-10-04T12:34:02.521+00:00Hi David, I was left with an overwhelming sense of...Hi David, I was left with an overwhelming sense of what we have been missing for 18 months - enjoy your trip, Partizan will be fab.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-90498883232734251922021-10-04T12:32:31.612+00:002021-10-04T12:32:31.612+00:00Hi Gary, from memory you are PG Grenadier fan. The...Hi Gary, from memory you are PG Grenadier fan. The situation looks like one of ‘feeling’ your way forward for the Allies.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-31848080011611055832021-10-04T09:21:50.143+00:002021-10-04T09:21:50.143+00:00Heart warming to read this post Norm, a return to ...Heart warming to read this post Norm, a return to normality after the crazy 18 months we have all endured. The games looked great, I especially like the Ottoman/Pole game pics and those little MDF 6mm's have got me intrigued, I saw them some time back and was tempted by them! We have the SELWG show coming up in a couple of weeks, but they have only gone to a new venue NORTH OF THE RIVER, I mean come on, really! Anyway, cheers for a great report.'Lee.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02728400013024811279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-71761628783048727202021-10-04T07:55:43.991+00:002021-10-04T07:55:43.991+00:00Looks like a great little "show" Matt. I...Looks like a great little "show" Matt. I am with Ray, my wife would not be talking to me if I even suggested she come to a show on MY birthday, let alone hers! You must have a very understanding partner!rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-10485279806250876222021-10-04T07:55:19.758+00:002021-10-04T07:55:19.758+00:00Thank you Norm for your excellent visit report, I ...Thank you Norm for your excellent visit report, I had planned to put a game on at Keith's fantastic event but sadly events conspired against me and I was unable to attend.<br /><br />Willz.The Tiberian General.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01089112828642190860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-43805333925605606302021-10-04T07:43:47.116+00:002021-10-04T07:43:47.116+00:00Looking forward to Partizan even more now I've...Looking forward to Partizan even more now I've read that Norm.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-46385389226179212772021-10-04T07:32:37.917+00:002021-10-04T07:32:37.917+00:00Pointe De La Croix now that brings back some early...Pointe De La Croix now that brings back some early wargaming memories ! Great looking games each one. Sgt Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.com