tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post4041039882045348762..comments2024-01-15T20:17:19.683+00:00Comments on Legatus' Wargames Armies : A quick visit to Salute 2018legatus hedliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-63496813872649532192018-04-16T19:27:10.818+01:002018-04-16T19:27:10.818+01:00I came down for the show. £170 hotel, £35 First Cl...I came down for the show. £170 hotel, £35 First Class return rail tickets plus taxi fares. I bought £27.50 worth of goods was done for 1300 and went to the National Army Museum for the Special Forces exhibition. That was also a waste of time.<br />I won't bother again. I much prefer smaller shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-56433170169340504192018-04-16T19:21:17.141+01:002018-04-16T19:21:17.141+01:00I asked them that and same as when I did my degree...I asked them that and same as when I did my degree and PGCE in my late 30's some 30 years ago, when it was but a Poly, they still take a lot of mature students. Masters course are available for part timers, as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-2047943481602857912018-04-16T13:13:23.578+01:002018-04-16T13:13:23.578+01:00More than last year, for sure!More than last year, for sure!legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-88139636422436517162018-04-16T10:13:29.396+01:002018-04-16T10:13:29.396+01:00Thanks for the pics and a decent amount of loot wa...Thanks for the pics and a decent amount of loot was brought home. Good work that man!Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-59262897865382530362018-04-15T16:27:38.312+01:002018-04-15T16:27:38.312+01:00I wan't there long. I decided to leave while ...I wan't there long. I decided to leave while I still felt good!legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-88746832817312444682018-04-15T16:24:48.330+01:002018-04-15T16:24:48.330+01:00Good to see you at the meetup, even if it was brie...Good to see you at the meetup, even if it was brief. BigLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960213980906190335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-58969022391187691442018-04-15T16:19:21.093+01:002018-04-15T16:19:21.093+01:00It looked really fantastic. One of my favourites....It looked really fantastic. One of my favourites.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-39538229626916087732018-04-15T16:18:56.752+01:002018-04-15T16:18:56.752+01:00No, it was definitely worse. I didn't get bet...No, it was definitely worse. I didn't get better than 1/30th of a second on my camera without flash and I seem to recall that you need 1/60th to get a shake free shot.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-48795991642477012432018-04-15T16:17:15.828+01:002018-04-15T16:17:15.828+01:00I spent very little time at the bloggers meet this...I spent very little time at the bloggers meet this year. Next time!legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-64279774363909153152018-04-15T16:16:38.407+01:002018-04-15T16:16:38.407+01:00I joked that he would probably have them all paint...I joked that he would probably have them all painted by June. "No, it will take me six months!" he replied. Shakes head in disbelieflegatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-69737272971964147092018-04-15T16:15:40.595+01:002018-04-15T16:15:40.595+01:00I don't think I even know where Wolverhampton ...I don't think I even know where Wolverhampton actually is. legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-61411997335944197792018-04-15T16:12:45.396+01:002018-04-15T16:12:45.396+01:00Yes, it is the scenery that always inspires me the...Yes, it is the scenery that always inspires me the most.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-30840952633215844522018-04-15T16:12:18.794+01:002018-04-15T16:12:18.794+01:00The thought of ever doing any exam ever again fill...The thought of ever doing any exam ever again fills me with dread! I hate studying!legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-73525271759911202002018-04-15T16:11:16.096+01:002018-04-15T16:11:16.096+01:00I bought far more than I intended.I bought far more than I intended.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-22028006961333745152018-04-15T16:10:41.526+01:002018-04-15T16:10:41.526+01:00Ah yes, I know that. Just around the corner from ...Ah yes, I know that. Just around the corner from H Division. I will have a look next time I am in the City.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-54367218632108141552018-04-15T16:09:40.528+01:002018-04-15T16:09:40.528+01:00It was better this year. Easier to move around be...It was better this year. Easier to move around because of better spacing, for one.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-83007704901499889892018-04-15T16:09:09.261+01:002018-04-15T16:09:09.261+01:00As a result I had to help the Old Bat take down, c...As a result I had to help the Old Bat take down, clean and replace a curtain rail.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-88686231087039152162018-04-15T16:08:31.503+01:002018-04-15T16:08:31.503+01:00No, I have an amazing ability to miss games!No, I have an amazing ability to miss games!legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-9738131568300788712018-04-15T16:08:03.551+01:002018-04-15T16:08:03.551+01:00Shorter visit was definitely better - but then I c...Shorter visit was definitely better - but then I can do door to door in just over an hourlegatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-30605488927893177722018-04-15T16:06:44.743+01:002018-04-15T16:06:44.743+01:00The lack of annoyingly skinny people was a bonus!The lack of annoyingly skinny people was a bonus!legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-18012872033346127922018-04-15T16:05:53.083+01:002018-04-15T16:05:53.083+01:00Ah, thanks for the historical explanation. I enjo...Ah, thanks for the historical explanation. I enjoyed the game so much I went and bought some firelock men!legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-1992180869426986472018-04-15T16:05:09.893+01:002018-04-15T16:05:09.893+01:00It was my quickest whirl ever and I enjoyed it mor...It was my quickest whirl ever and I enjoyed it more as a result. It's a bit like visiting the Louvre. Don't try to see everything and you will enjoy it more.legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-70692858815955512352018-04-15T10:56:20.627+01:002018-04-15T10:56:20.627+01:00Excellent Salute AAR !
Glad you liked our game ”...Excellent Salute AAR ! <br /><br />Glad you liked our game ”Battle at Stäket 1719” :)Dalaupprorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292614404943521842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-1833976548131919442018-04-15T08:50:01.764+01:002018-04-15T08:50:01.764+01:00I managed to nab most things on my list - loot pos...I managed to nab most things on my list - loot post to follow. But I cheated and preordered the things I really wanted. Spent much of my time being a tanker with the lardies - great fun. The poor lighting was a shame and seemed worse this year, although that may just be age... Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262838777862575100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26773117.post-72396451391035867502018-04-15T08:00:59.758+01:002018-04-15T08:00:59.758+01:00I must admit, I found the whole thing a little tir...I must admit, I found the whole thing a little tiring, that's not to say that I didn't enjoy myself though. The meet up was a very rushed affair for me this year as I had one eye on the train times home, but I certainly nodded in your general direction, my incurable shyness getting the better of me again. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.com