tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.comments2024-03-11T22:15:43.588+00:00Not just old school wargamingChris Gregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comBlogger2278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-67633433629237303672024-03-11T22:15:43.588+00:002024-03-11T22:15:43.588+00:00Thanks a lot Graham, you are very kind. Not sure i...Thanks a lot Graham, you are very kind. Not sure if being a granddad is a talent , I think it's more like that saying about "greatness", sometimes it is "thrust upon you" ! She is sweet and very intelligent like her mum, and usually very good for me, but her parents will sometimes think otherwise!Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-81664511745788811782024-03-11T18:30:09.727+00:002024-03-11T18:30:09.727+00:00Please read Graham Ward for anonymous --thanks !Please read Graham Ward for anonymous --thanks !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-46366175734457619842024-03-11T18:29:32.744+00:002024-03-11T18:29:32.744+00:00Thanks for another great game report Chris ! Is ...Thanks for another great game report Chris ! Is there no end to your talents ? Bella is so sweet and wonderful--lucky parents ! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-9827496865682155272024-03-07T21:03:00.871+00:002024-03-07T21:03:00.871+00:00It sounds like a great experience for her and no d...It sounds like a great experience for her and no doubt very memorable too. And, who knows, she may grow up to be one of those very rare people, a female wargamer!David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-22936293182534597002024-03-07T20:47:04.513+00:002024-03-07T20:47:04.513+00:00Not just having fun but feeling she was part of gr...Not just having fun but feeling she was part of granddad's game with his mates . She was using my camera too to take photos of us.Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-64675296667568472162024-03-07T20:45:06.426+00:002024-03-07T20:45:06.426+00:00Well, of course you wanted Bella to have fun - but...Well, of course you wanted Bella to have fun - but it was a Win-Win keeping everybody happy... ;-)David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-46313490035190438162024-03-07T20:40:54.924+00:002024-03-07T20:40:54.924+00:00Ha ha David, yes I think she was actually. Though ...Ha ha David, yes I think she was actually. Though to be honest I was more concerned that Bella got something out of it that she enjoyed, so it worked on that level. Glad you enjoyed the blog post.Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-64953278335615896582024-03-07T18:55:32.109+00:002024-03-07T18:55:32.109+00:00A splendid game and report as always, Chris. And h...A splendid game and report as always, Chris. And how ingenious to find a way to include your granddaughter in the game too! I hope your wife was suitably impressed. :-)David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-81186529366700102672024-03-07T17:28:19.863+00:002024-03-07T17:28:19.863+00:00Thanks so much Glenn, for the kind comment and you...Thanks so much Glenn, for the kind comment and your part in the game. I must admit your question is worrying me a bit. I think it's time for me to make a more significant Duke de Battenburg command group as he has just arrived as 2 i/c- now C in. C to command the French Expeditionary force in Reikland.........Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-36398959898844108072024-03-07T17:24:54.494+00:002024-03-07T17:24:54.494+00:00Glenn has been hit by the Blogger glitch of not be...Glenn has been hit by the Blogger glitch of not being able to comment so he asked me to post it: <br />"After French commander, Chevalier de Neuvalee lost his life to expert Hanoverian artillery fire, it will be interesting to see who is appointed to replace him. Imagi-nations - the story continues...<br />Great report of a wonderful game, Chris. And top quality terrain as ever.Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-56383519517889181122024-03-07T10:15:52.758+00:002024-03-07T10:15:52.758+00:00Interesting story. I'm not a fan of the pure t...Interesting story. I'm not a fan of the pure toy soldier style but I like slim figures (more realistic to the young 18th century soldier?) and these fit in pretty well with Mindens from a distance. I started off with Redoubt figures but they are so bulky by comparison I tend not to use them much these days. Many Foundry figures are also rather barrel chested but have a strange character that Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-80029665752783653512024-03-07T10:05:45.712+00:002024-03-07T10:05:45.712+00:00I hadn't really looked closely at the RSMs. I&...I hadn't really looked closely at the RSMs. I've got some of the British/Hanovarians and they are VERY slim figures compared to most other RSMs. When I ordered the British I'd found a pic online of much bulkier RSM Brite and sent the pic to the guy to confirm the castings he had were the same. He said they were. When they arrived they were the spindly ones. I've painted a few and Andy McMasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596439851302812316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-74134575506700500202024-03-06T09:55:49.077+00:002024-03-06T09:55:49.077+00:00John it's great that you take the time to visi...John it's great that you take the time to visit my blog and thanks for your appreciative comments - especially good from someone like you who leaves no stone unturned in your own presentation of our hobby. Thank you for your past inspiration. Yes those RSM Hanoverians are among my favourites for their smart appearance and slightly toy-soldier-like old school look. I've still got a Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-80591203669299985762024-03-06T09:50:34.267+00:002024-03-06T09:50:34.267+00:00Thank you Andy for being such a regular follower o...Thank you Andy for being such a regular follower of my blog and it's always great to have your comments Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-78149662291861086632024-03-06T09:03:31.910+00:002024-03-06T09:03:31.910+00:00As always an exceptional table-setting and story l...As always an exceptional table-setting and story line. Great to see some RSM (Steve Hezzlewood) miniatures on the table.<br />You put a lot of work into your games and the rewards are there for hobbyists to share....thank you<br />JohnJohn Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435221919838987953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-7930403869477325552024-03-06T08:36:54.277+00:002024-03-06T08:36:54.277+00:00That's a fine way to celebrate a birthday. Won...That's a fine way to celebrate a birthday. Wonderful looking games and an excellent write up. Andy McMasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596439851302812316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-69745292016915355532024-03-05T17:53:56.655+00:002024-03-05T17:53:56.655+00:00Thank you Roger for taking the time to lookThank you Roger for taking the time to lookChris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-15596907004124186272024-03-05T17:41:25.907+00:002024-03-05T17:41:25.907+00:00Wonderful looking game, Chris!Wonderful looking game, Chris!RogerBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695409093888530859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-81435171079648272042024-03-05T10:59:25.808+00:002024-03-05T10:59:25.808+00:00Bella was taking my advice and allowing me to stee...Bella was taking my advice and allowing me to steer her to a useful conclusion in time. I was praying silently that French reserves would not come on too early and thwart the plan to release the hostages! I inherited some Warhammer books and maps from a friend years ago and when I started my Imagi-nations (about 2008 ish) I used Savoy for the French as my niece lives at Chamonix, and the southernChris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-13555514014564856742024-03-05T10:52:53.645+00:002024-03-05T10:52:53.645+00:00Thank you Willz , I am very lucky in my facilities...Thank you Willz , I am very lucky in my facilities and friends to enjoy it with - keeps dementia at bay.......I hope! (72 this time round and I don't look a day over 80)Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-79567160252791789122024-03-05T10:51:03.867+00:002024-03-05T10:51:03.867+00:00Well Stephen thank you for completing it as it got...Well Stephen thank you for completing it as it got quite involved to present properly, but once you start..........Battenburgs are one of my favourites (courtesy of Phil Olley for allowing me to copy his idea) but I'm sorry they did not get on the field earlier. Glad it was a mini birthday treat for you.Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-35278003598309395562024-03-05T10:47:43.138+00:002024-03-05T10:47:43.138+00:00Yes I was very lucky she was in the right mood and...Yes I was very lucky she was in the right mood and genuinely seemed to enjoy her time with us. Her brother Seb has featured on this blog a few times in past years but he is more into football and video games now. So who knows? Hope you find some new detail when you return to this post again!Chris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-55267724213169525752024-03-05T09:11:29.818+00:002024-03-05T09:11:29.818+00:00Another cracking game Chris and as always, wonderf...Another cracking game Chris and as always, wonderful terrain and scenery too. Good to see your grandaughter having fun and too often they can out general us older and so called wiser heads! Nice to see the GW map used for Imagi-Nations, something I have considered before.Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-46723353674938634102024-03-05T08:37:20.259+00:002024-03-05T08:37:20.259+00:00Thank you Chris for a fantastic AAR with wonderful...Thank you Chris for a fantastic AAR with wonderful photographs of a great 18th century romp. You all looked like you had a great time, your blog never fails to inspire.<br /><br />Willz.Tiberian generalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751123635695247896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5511789373348712995.post-42166332730263568062024-03-05T08:23:23.909+00:002024-03-05T08:23:23.909+00:00What a wonderfully complete report, lavishly illus...What a wonderfully complete report, lavishly illustrated [including the maps] and with a charming side story. Thanks for sharing. Even the Battenburgs [a favourite] got a walk on part. I got to read it on my birthday - many happy returns for yours.Thanks<br />StephenDuke of Baylenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02192929271655893946noreply@blogger.com