tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post7503156219353212048..comments2024-03-28T01:22:13.683-03:00Comments on Battle Game of the Month: Two To Get ReadyRoss Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-39106164207882816492021-11-29T08:30:28.338-04:002021-11-29T08:30:28.338-04:00They are splendid figures and that mace! What a b...They are splendid figures and that mace! What a big bopper! Mad Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410143683610813671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-12255701392859249022021-11-25T16:47:52.466-04:002021-11-25T16:47:52.466-04:00When the world was new..... to us anyway.When the world was new..... to us anyway.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-47118572858326768782021-11-25T16:45:58.392-04:002021-11-25T16:45:58.392-04:00I was younger then and wiser, or more foolish, har...I was younger then and wiser, or more foolish, hard to tell which some days.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-68259699735290174512021-11-25T14:10:35.706-04:002021-11-25T14:10:35.706-04:00Re Lamberts - I was on the other side (Sir Marmadu...Re Lamberts - I was on the other side (Sir Marmaduke Rawdons Regimente of Foote). We may have passed in the pub (the two sides happily drank together off duty) . Fortunately, ID-ing young people in the pub wasn't a thing then :)<br /><br />Yes, it is sad about Phil. I'm afraid I don't know any details but several folks more connected have mentioned concerns about his health. Anthony Clipsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927535287607755858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-91795053967286255012021-11-25T11:21:57.207-04:002021-11-25T11:21:57.207-04:00A lovely trip down memory lane. Reminds me of goin...A lovely trip down memory lane. Reminds me of going to early GENCONS when they were still held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and going down the street ith my pals to shop at the TSR hobby store, at that time in the front porch of the Gygax house, and meeting Gary Gygax there, who very graciously waited on our young selves and rang up our modest purchases.Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-68149187511341939932021-11-25T04:20:21.592-04:002021-11-25T04:20:21.592-04:00I have fond memories of these early Garrison and M...I have fond memories of these early Garrison and Minifigs fantasy ranges Ross…<br />It’s good to see them still being played with…<br />A $5 a day tour of Europe… you wouldn’t even get a beer for that now 😁<br /><br />All the best. AlyAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-18312005468837888512021-11-24T13:52:09.577-04:002021-11-24T13:52:09.577-04:00Vexed to hear that about Phil.Vexed to hear that about Phil.tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-37379114094148071472021-11-24T13:01:00.050-04:002021-11-24T13:01:00.050-04:00Ever come across Steve Sykes or Pete Harris? They ...Ever come across Steve Sykes or Pete Harris? They were Roundheads Association, Sir John Lamberts Regiment as I recall.Rob Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533996736711014752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-61746962028259506452021-11-24T12:50:16.059-04:002021-11-24T12:50:16.059-04:00I was fortunate to host them for a weekend in '...I was fortunate to host them for a weekend in '78 in Halifax NS and had a great weekend, and scored an autographed first copy of the 6th ed wrg ancients in NA. Used to bump into them at MHGS cons in the states most years but its been a few years.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-46914230046501972712021-11-24T12:45:06.805-04:002021-11-24T12:45:06.805-04:00Wel the foam core is already at hand. At least I h...Wel the foam core is already at hand. At least I have power.....Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-87604413354497688402021-11-24T12:43:57.599-04:002021-11-24T12:43:57.599-04:00At least they'll have time to dry before seein...At least they'll have time to dry before seeing action. <br /><br />I hadn't thought about that trip in ages but something brought it to mind and bits of fond memories have been cropping up ever since.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-63228727272951250112021-11-24T12:41:24.495-04:002021-11-24T12:41:24.495-04:00Sounds typical for that sort of thing. If it was 7...Sounds typical for that sort of thing. If it was 74, I would have missed seeing it anyway, not sure I left the wargame tent.<br />Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-17509971610312321002021-11-24T12:37:47.821-04:002021-11-24T12:37:47.821-04:00I can't remember the last time I chatted with ...I can't remember the last time I chatted with them at a con, probably a decade at least.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-23135716641101575112021-11-24T12:36:10.257-04:002021-11-24T12:36:10.257-04:00Well, I didn't meet PG, just looked on. I th...Well, I didn't meet PG, just looked on. I think Phil and Sue joined us in the evening but I don't remember, got to know them later on this side of the pond.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-23360371835108345782021-11-24T12:32:23.224-04:002021-11-24T12:32:23.224-04:0060mm frontage. 40 or 60mm depth.60mm frontage. 40 or 60mm depth.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-90065484102939329322021-11-24T12:31:16.357-04:002021-11-24T12:31:16.357-04:00I wish I hadn't lost my camera!I wish I hadn't lost my camera!Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-55075063328812761922021-11-24T12:30:31.578-04:002021-11-24T12:30:31.578-04:00Hopefully it'll all come off despite the bast ...Hopefully it'll all come off despite the bast efforts of the weather to interrupt things.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-62823322383655469282021-11-24T11:39:05.868-04:002021-11-24T11:39:05.868-04:001974 was the year I first met Peter Gilder - umpir...1974 was the year I first met Peter Gilder - umpired a game he played in the North East Regional Finals of the Nationals at Bradford. Last time I met Phil was at Coventry - my son Steven entered a competition, got there and Sue practically forced me to take part, last competion game I ever played was beating Phil in a DBA game:)Rob Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533996736711014752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-88180793030362684062021-11-24T09:03:00.642-04:002021-11-24T09:03:00.642-04:00Well, if it comes to turning a sheet of foamcore i...Well, if it comes to turning a sheet of foamcore into a village in record time, you would be my builder of choice. :D Left to my own devices for a 25mm ECW village these days, I’d probably go for Dave Graffam card models.Rob Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01705547374834785174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-24974119920979931992021-11-24T07:33:40.852-04:002021-11-24T07:33:40.852-04:00A just in time paint job that is table-ready; I ca...A just in time paint job that is table-ready; I can relate to that.<br />Some interesting reminiscences too.<br />Regards, JamesJames Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-33192410740709142072021-11-24T05:54:38.586-04:002021-11-24T05:54:38.586-04:00I understand that Phil is not in the best of healt...I understand that Phil is not in the best of health but still with us. <br /><br />I took part in the Aldershot Military tattoo as part of the Sealed Knot in 1974 (I think, but may have been 73). Hours of standing around for about 20 mins of action - not one of my favourite SK weekends.Anthony Clipsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927535287607755858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-43738507376632477972021-11-24T05:07:07.382-04:002021-11-24T05:07:07.382-04:00Could be difficult meeting Gilder, he's long d...Could be difficult meeting Gilder, he's long dead. Phil I don't know about, haven't seen him for... good grief, just worked it out. About 26-27 years!Rob Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533996736711014752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-28344970980538013262021-11-24T04:02:44.986-04:002021-11-24T04:02:44.986-04:00You got to meet Gilder and Barker !!! , impressed ...You got to meet Gilder and Barker !!! , impressed !The Good Soldier Svjekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749564052124659180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-4205961099392458052021-11-24T03:27:15.077-04:002021-11-24T03:27:15.077-04:00What sized bases are these on?What sized bases are these on?tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-73304446863077788132021-11-24T03:25:37.320-04:002021-11-24T03:25:37.320-04:00Some lovely figures Ross, and I'm enjoying the...Some lovely figures Ross, and I'm enjoying the reminiscing too!Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.com