Last weekend saw the 2024 gathering of the Wild Geese Wargamers…
And what a fine weekend it was…
As always it was a joy to meet up with old and new friends.
Friday evening was spent sipping a few ales, catching up with each other and remembering fallen comrades…
Saturday morning saw us well breakfasted and gathered around our chosen first games of the day in ‘war room’…
My first game was Lobositz by Steve M… Using Command and Colors and his lovely collection of Prince August 42mm figures.
Next up I went on to defend Falkirk from government oppression…
A game by Gary Phillips using Graham Cummings lovely Jacobite collection.
It of course didn’t last…😁.
The evening was spent enjoying good company food and drink…
Sunday saw the Siege of Louisbourg…
This was put on by Willz using Guy Barlows figures and rules from Paul Robinson…
A delightful game… Dave A and I scraped in a second place… If one’s brought victory…It would have been glorious 😁…
Much to my delight I was given a trophy…
Certainly a step up from The Most Unlucky General….😁
This was a incredibly entertaining and enjoyable weekend… as always…
And my thanks go out to everyone involved in making it happen… Next year is already being organised and I am looking forward to it…
Has my Butterfly started fluttering…. Of course it has 🦋🦋🦋🦋🤣😂🤣
All the best. Aly.
Looks like a brilliant weekend for you, Aly, with lots of lovely toys! Congratulations on your most deserving award too. Much better than Most Unlucky General.
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed a splendid weekend…
DeleteThe trophy was a very pleasant surprise..
All the best. Aly
Glad to hear you had a great weekend and some lovely games on display there too. Well done on your award which looks splendid and as always with these things, the butterfly does get into a frenzy of wing flapping;)!
ReplyDeleteThank you …it was a lot of fun… I think the butterfly is starting to calm down a bit now 😁
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Hi there Aly,
ReplyDeleteGotta love those 42mm figures! Also Graham Cummings Jacobites - I assume a lot of those are Crann Tara? Looks like a splendid day and if the butterfly has taken flight - let it fly free!
All the best,
DC
The 42mm stuff is beautiful… It is definitely one of my favourite games…
DeleteThe Jacobites are indeed Crann Tara… and very nice they are too…
All the best. Aly
Great looking game/weekend Aly splendid stuff 👍
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun Matt… I am looking to next years.
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Great looking games, nice to see Grahams collection on the table and the Prince August game looked quite superb, really good. Congratulations on your award too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Donnie…
DeleteWe were spoiled for choice… You couldn’t fault any of the games.
All the best. Aly
You had a fine weekend there by the sound of it. Most Gentlemanly Gamer? A forgone conclusion I'd have thought.
ReplyDeleteThank you David…
DeleteIt’s nice to have the trophy though 😁
All the best. Aly
Wonderful looking games. I see your rolling is similar to mine, all good or horrible. Your award is one to be proud of in any case.
ReplyDeleteYes the dice rolling curve is pretty much Good.. Good.. Better… Fantastic…. Garbage. 🤣.
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Flap, flap, flap.......ask not who the butterfly flaps for, it flaps for you! ☺
ReplyDeleteNeil
And I have been on some very fine butterfly flights…🦋🦋🦋
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Superb armies and games Aly, and congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThey were indeed Phil…
DeleteI’m looking forward to next year.
All the best. Aly
It was a pleasure to meet up with you again Aly as usual the weekend passes by far too quickly. I am glad you enjoyed Guy's and my game, well done on winning best general . Looking forward to next year.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
It was great to see you Willz… As always.
DeleteThis year’s certainly seemed to fly past…
Maybe it should become a Wild Geese Week 🤣
All the best. Aly
I would not mind that Aly, though the liver might protest.
DeleteFunny though I was thinking of going up a day earlier next year so I could go to Kenilworth castle.
Willz.
Opp's sorry most gentlemanly gamer😀
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Looked like a great couple of days Aly and your dice work was well above normal, which must have been pleasing - easy to be the most gentlemanly gamer when some of your rolling is "absurdly good"! It is when the dice are absurdly bad that it can be challenging to remain gentlemanly - although somehow, I suspect you probably do!
ReplyDeleteAfter decades of absurdly bad the challenge is usually how to behave when dice goods look kindly on me 🤣🤣🤣
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Amazing looking games Aly, all the figures look stunning!! Thank you - Quinn
ReplyDeleteIt was an absolute treat to be part of it…
DeleteI’m glad you enjoyed the pictures.
All the best. Aly
A weekend away rolling dice, pushing toys and conversation with like minded folk what's not to like.
ReplyDeleteYes it certainly delivered this time…😁
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Some great looking games, sounds like a fantastic fun packed day. And a very nice award too!
ReplyDeleteA lot of fun Ray… And indeed a treat to win a trophy.
DeleteAll the best. Aly
The 40mm Seven Years War figures look stunning. I have been tempted myself, but have managed to resist so far!
ReplyDeleteThe 40mm are lovely…
DeleteResistance is futile… just imagine how they would look on your table 😈
All the best. Aly
Congrats on the trophy, sounds like a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rob…
DeleteIt was definitely smiles all round all weekend.
All the best. Aly
Looks great :)
ReplyDeleteAnd indeed it was 😁
DeleteAll the best. Aly
As if you stepped through the wardrobe and into toy soldier-land. Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteIt’s certainly a place where I would like to spend a lot more time 😁
DeleteAll the best. Aly