2012 is our 20th birthday, and we're having a party!
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20 years is quite a milestone, so we want to thank all of you guys for supporting us all these years!
When? - Saturday 14th July!
The event will start at 10am, running through until 4pm-ish.
Where? - Marton Hotel and Country Club, Middlesbrough
The Marton Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Middlesbrough, with a major dual carriageway right next to it, so is easily accessible from any direction. Accommodation/food/alcohol is available, see further down for more details.
For more info on the hotel, check their website here: http://www.martonhotel.co.uk/ (http://www.martonhotel.co.uk/)
The postcode for SatNav / Google Maps is: TS7 8DS
We'll provide full directions closer to the event.
What's Happening? - All sorts!
- There will be 10 Display/Participation games, showing a variety of 10mm goodness! We've already had several offers for games, but if you'd be interested in putting something on, just let us know!
- The Pendraken trade stand will be there, with several one-off special deals, and hopefully some brand new never-seen-before releases!
- We're hoping to have both Painting and Sculpting Demo's, with some very well known names!
- Loads more to be announced closer to the date!
Cost? - Only £1!
Tickets can be purchased in advance, simply by dropping us an email to let us know you want to come! We'll pop you a PayPal invoice through, and that's it! You can also pay on the door if you like, but the advance option allows us to monitor how many are coming so that we can notify the venue. We'll be looking at putting something on the website for people to buy tickets through there as well.
Everyone who comes will receive a little goodie bag, including a special one-off figure, purely designed for this occasion. We'll reveal more details on this over the coming months!
Facilities - Food/Alcohol!
The venue has a full bar inside, so there'll be no problem getting a drink throughout the day. Tea/Coffee will be provided for the first couple of hours until the bar opens at midday. There will also be a full bar menu available, with prices roughly around £5 a meal. As we get closer to the date, we'll finalise the menu and pricing with the venue, dependant on the numbers attending. Unfortunately, you cannot bring your own refreshments into the venue though.
There is also a second pub right over the road for anyone staying over, and a parade of shops around 200 yards up the road, with everything you might need.
Accommodation - Yes!
The hotel has a good number of rooms available, in Single/Double/Twin options. Prices are:
Single - £50
Double/Twin - £60
These prices include VAT and a full English breakfast. To book a room, simply call the hotel on 01642 317141, and tell them you're with the Pendraken party on Sat July 14th!
There are also other accommodation options in the nearby area, including a Premier Inn about a mile and a half down the road. If you've got any problems finding somewhere, let us know and we'll get you sorted out.
Anything for the missus? - Loads!
There are loads of options if you need to keep the rest of the family busy. A couple of miles down the road will take them straight into Middlesbrough town centre, where there are some great shopping facilities. For something a bit quieter, a couple of miles in the opposite direction takes you straight into the North York Moors, with some lovely little villages dotted about. With the event being in July, hopefully we'll have some great weather on the day!
Phew, that's loads of stuff, is there anything else? - Yes!
As well as the event on the day, we're hoping to have a little get-together for anyone staying over. There's an Indian right up the road from the venue, so once we've got a better idea on numbers, we'll get something booked. This will be on the Friday night before the event.
Right then, I'm in, what do I need to do now?
1. Drop us an email, and let us know you want to come!
2. If you're going to stay over, get in touch with the hotel and book your room!
3. If you'd like to put a game on, pop us an email!
4. Turn up on the day and have an awesome time!
If there's anyone's got any questions at all, just let us know!
:-bd <:-P :O) :-bd
Sounds AWESOME Leon!!!
My problems is this fairly deep pond I would have to cross and I dont think my jeep can travel it ;D
Blake,
We should have our own in Texas!
Tom
Sorry, it's Chinese New Year over here, so I have to go and honour my wife's ancestors. But many happy returns, with Aztecs too.
Sounds very good!
Sounds excellent, we generally go on holiday for two weeks betweeen mid June and mid July (missing the school holidays), I'll try and steer wifey towards the slightly earlier end of the window to keep that weekend free :D
i'll be there!
Bugger and damnation >:(
Another wargames event a week before payday! Am I the only person in the country that has nae money by that point in the month :'(
If I can come...
How do I go from London?
Arsenus...head north up the M1. :D
I'll be there.
Leon i'll contact you if we get soemthing together to put on a display...
Im up for it especially the curry house, wont stay over as just 40mins down road..oh hang on when is Bovvy?
I won't be able to make it :( No.2 Offspring due mid June :D I won't be allowed out til Xmas! :P
Quote from: Arsenus on 20 January 2012, 11:30:06 AM
How do I go from London?
Would you be driving? It's quite a trek from London, you'd be better off flying Paris to Newcastle, and then we'd organise someone to pick you up.
Quote from: Luddite on 20 January 2012, 11:33:47 AM
Leon i'll contact you if we get soemthing together to put on a display...
Excellent, let me know on that. Participation would be great if possible... :D
Quote from: The_Shootist on 20 January 2012, 12:25:16 PM
Im up for it especially the curry house, wont stay over as just 40mins down road..oh hang on when is Bovvy?
Bovvy's the weekend before (7th & 8th), we made sure to work around the other shows so there wouldn't be a clash.
Quote from: mad lemmey on 20 January 2012, 01:15:13 PM
I won't be able to make it :( No.2 Offspring due mid June :D I won't be allowed out til Xmas! :P
:(
Bring the family along... :D
I'll be making an effort to organise myself to get there. Sounds as though it will be great fun.
The 14th of July is my Birthday too, sadly I cant say it's my 20th more like 45th, LoL ;D
Hoagie
QuoteHow do I go from London?
Very patiently, it's a long way north and there are rumours that once you get past Hatfield the tarmac runs out :o
More seriously, Leon would you be interested in a WW1 participation game if I can swing the weekend?
Dan
Quote from: DanJ on 21 January 2012, 06:16:07 PM
Very patiently, it's a long way north and there are rumours that once you get past Hatfield the tarmac runs out :o
Says a man from LANCASTER!
I'd love to be able to come up Dan and meet up again!
Quote from: DanJ on 21 January 2012, 06:16:07 PM
More seriously, Leon would you be interested in a WW1 participation game if I can swing the weekend?
Definitely, pop me an email through and we'll have a chat.
Quote from: DanJ on 21 January 2012, 06:16:07 PM
Very patiently, it's a long way north and there are rumours that once you get past Hatfield the tarmac runs out :o
Dan
Rubbish, it goes at least to Hitchin. :D
It is only a rumour the tarmac runs out at Hatfield, it actually stops at the Carlisle/Berwick-on-Tween line. ;)
Yes, but after Hatfield it's only a donkey-load wide. :D
Quote from: Hertsblue on 23 January 2012, 06:17:31 PM
Yes, but after Hatfield it's only a donkey-load wide. :D
Ahh, the original measurement of width...
http://www.astrodigital.org/space/stshorse.html (http://www.astrodigital.org/space/stshorse.html) ;)
Well that sounds like a great party and I wish I could be there.
If anyone on New Zealand would like to help celebrate Pendraken's 20th birthday they let me know and come and join our party
We (3 of us at this stage) will be playing at least 2 game that day.
David
Quote from: privateer on 23 January 2012, 11:47:45 PM
Well that sounds like a great party and I wish I could be there.
If anyone on New Zealand would like to help celebrate Pendraken's 20th birthday they let me know and come and join our party
We (3 of us at this stage) will be playing at least 2 game that day.
:-bd Excellent!
Sadly I fear, due to the time zone difference, you lot will be onto your 3rd or 4th beer before we even get going! :D
Fear not - I reckon we can catch up <:-P
Wargaming + beer + curry. I may totter down the road if I can summon up the enthusiasm ;)
Hi,
Gonna try and make this. Can I just turn up or you need to know well in advance?
Cudders
Quote from: cudders on 21 February 2012, 11:43:45 AM
Hi,
Gonna try and make this. Can I just turn up or you need to know well in advance?
Cudders
It'd be better to let us know if you're definitely coming, just so we have a good idea of the numbers, but it's not a problem if you can't. I'm expecting a lot of folk will just turn up on the day.
8)
Hi All,
I intend on being in attendance was going to chat to Dave or Leon at York but saddly I was a little hung over Sunday morning. Who knows if leon asks nicely I may even bring along some russians mostly Pendraken. just got another 4 Corps worth of Infantry to do as saddly I only have 4 corps at the moment.
Tom H
aka Bilbo
Greetings
While it's a great idea it is about a 5 hour drive excluding stops in mid-summer a day after I get back from a foreign business trip - so I don't think it's viable unfortunately.
Regards
Edward
Quote from: kustenjaeger on 24 February 2012, 11:28:43 AM
Greetings
While it's a great idea it is about a 5 hour drive excluding stops in mid-summer a day after I get back from a foreign business trip - so I don't think it's viable unfortunately.
That's a shame, but it is a fair old drive! We'll have a computer set up in the venue for any Forum members who can't make it along to still 'take part' in some way.
Sadly we're on holiday that week, and I can't see the Management allowing me to detour via Middlesborough. If I can get to a computer I may put in an "appearance". Have a great time. <:-P
Ok Leon I can confirm attendance with one Austrian and one Prussian SYW army plus 6x4 cloth and terrain. You just supply the table. Will play to Black Powder. Cheers for now.
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 25 February 2012, 04:30:24 PM
Ok Leon I can confirm attendance with one Austrian and one Prussian SYW army plus 6x4 cloth and terrain. You just supply the table. Will play to Black Powder. Cheers for now.
Awesome! I'll be starting to get the games booked in over the next couple of weeks, I just hope I've got space for them all!
8)
Quote from: kustenjaeger on 24 February 2012, 11:28:43 AM
Greetings
While it's a great idea it is about a 5 hour drive excluding stops in mid-summer a day after I get back from a foreign business trip - so I don't think it's viable unfortunately.
Regards
Edward
Ed if we can get down to Bovvy for our annual BF game you can venture up here ;-) (apparently its grim up here?)
Andy
Any local guys going??? I live in Saltburn and maybe we could car share. Assuming I'm not working
Couple of questions before I book my room.
1) How many are staying at the venue and how many elsewhere. Don't want to be the only one there if everyone else is at the Premier Inn!
2) Has the meal been sorted yet? I'm thinking of driving up from my Dad's in Leeds on Saturday morning for the day and staying that night, but if the meal's the friday I'd rather go up for that.
Quote from: GavinP on 20 March 2012, 10:16:10 AM
Couple of questions before I book my room.
1) How many are staying at the venue and how many elsewhere. Don't want to be the only one there if everyone else is at the Premier Inn!
2) Has the meal been sorted yet? I'm thinking of driving up from my Dad's in Leeds on Saturday morning for the day and staying that night, but if the meal's the friday I'd rather go up for that.
There's quite a few I know of who have booked into the venue, so you definitely won't be on your own. The meal is looking like Friday night at the moment, as more people will be staying over the night before, and heading home after the event.
Give me a shout if I can help with anything.
where are you thinking of doing the meal ?
Quote from: goat major on 20 March 2012, 01:08:51 PM
where are you thinking of doing the meal ?
There's an Indian up the road at Marton shops, only 3 minutes walk or 60 seconds drive away. Me and the missus are going to do a recon outing to check the quality... :D
i've had a takeaway from there and it was quite good!
Quote from: goat major on 20 March 2012, 01:22:31 PM
i've had a takeaway from there and it was quite good!
Cool, I think I'll check it out anyway... :D
good plan. i didnt try every type of lager, beer or shorts out of the optics either so you probably need to investigate them as well
Quote from: goat major on 20 March 2012, 01:35:16 PM
good plan. i didnt try every type of lager, beer or shorts out of the optics either so you probably need to investigate them as well
I'll manage half a Coke... :-[
Hi
Are you releasing a list of games on display as we`re doing one.
Jim
Quote from: Jim Ando on 30 March 2012, 06:39:29 PM
Are you releasing a list of games on display as we`re doing one.
Yep, I mentioned to Dave that I'd be doing that in the next month or so, once we get moved into the unit.
WoooHooo
Found the Marton hotel by accident today coming home from whitby so I now know how to get there.
I excitedly told my wife thats where pendraken are having there 20th birthday bash and was told thats nice dear.
jim
I've just taken a look where it is on my phone.
3hours 15 minutes= 178 miles via M62
I'd heard of the place names, but thought they were from an old GW campaign :d
Mike
Is there cake? It's not for me of course, just want to know if we can take party bags home to the kids.
Quote from: Dave Fielder on 24 April 2012, 03:36:01 PM
Is there cake? It's not for me of course, just want to know if we can take party bags home to the kids.
Yep, there will be cake! Special cake as well...
Gaming, curry & beer - ticking all the right boxes so far!!
My diary's clear, but I'll just confirm that with my girlfriend before booking anything....
Oh man i wish it wasnt so far away. Would take all day from Bristol! :(
I'm in the same boat Chris :(.
I'm positively abroad on the Isle of Wight.... :(
Quote from: Serotonin on 26 April 2012, 01:49:15 PM
Oh man i wish it wasnt so far away. Would take all day from Bristol! :(
Quote from: Steve J on 26 April 2012, 02:18:05 PM
I'm in the same boat Chris :(.
About 4hrs I reckon from when we used to drive to Cornwall (as long as you don't hit rush hour around Birmingham!)
:D
Woohoo!! Nothing in the diary clashing with this so I'm good to go.
Considering whether to bring along my WWII Pacific Theatre stuff now.....!
Quote from: Steve J on 26 April 2012, 02:18:05 PM
I'm in the same boat Chris :(.
We will never get there in a boat!
Quote from: Rubicon on 26 April 2012, 04:47:46 PM
Woohoo!! Nothing in the diary clashing with this so I'm good to go.
Considering whether to bring along my WWII Pacific Theatre stuff now.....!
Could do, I might have a table free? Drop me an email if you'd like?
More info coming soon, including the 7 games booked in so far!
8)
If you're coming along to the 20th Birthday Bash, and would like to partake in some grub/drink/waffle on the Friday night beforehand, let me know here or by email, and I'll make sure there's room for you at the table!
:-bd <:-P :D
Curry for me please !
Is there a dress code ? Aztec skirts and Tarletons ?
Quote from: goat major on 23 May 2012, 08:33:14 PM
Aztec skirts and Tarletons ?
Yep, that's exactly it, so make sure you're wearing yours 'cos you don't want to be the odd one out...
:^o ;)
Considering that I live just up the road, it would be rude not to be there. Count me in, though I'll pay on the door.
It's not long now until our 20th Birthday celebration, so it's time to start announcing some of the games and things we've got planned!
So, without further ado, the games:
- The Border Reiver club will be heading along with a brand new SCW game made purely for this event, as the 'Fight for Madrid' unfolds!
- Brompton Bankers will be displaying their fantastic Ratshire game, which was last seen at Smoggycon in 2010. This is one of the best Fantasy games we've seen, and every time you look at it, you find something new!
- Goat Major and GavinP are heading up to put on what has been tantatively titled an 'AWI Thingy!'. This one will be a participation game as well, so we'll be making sure Dave gets a game in!
- Hoka Hey Wargaming, and Pendraken's own 'adr' will be testing some gamers with his Rorke's Drift participation game. Grab a seat and see if you can survive!
- Burnley Wargames Club, in the guise of the Forum's own PeterRushton and sultanbev, will be doing the Battle of Jarama, 1937, in another piece of SCW action!
- Section 8 Games club will be making the short trip down the A19, and taking us back to Morocco 1908, as the French try to relieve Fortress Soixante Neuf!
- Forum member Rubicon will be coming along with his WWII Pacific participation game, as the USMC attempt to seize a couple of bridges from the Japanese! This one will have a prize awarded to the best players over the course of the day!
As well as the games, we've got loads of other things going on:
- Forum member Bernie, along with Realtime Wargamers, will be coming along with a host of their Pendraken armies. They'll be discussing the pro's and con's of various rules mechanisms and scales, and also the benefits of 10mm!
- We're thrilled to be able to announce that AndyMac will be coming along for the day, and showing off his fantastic painting skills. If you've ever marvelled at the pictures of his work, then make sure you pop along and pick up some tips!
We will also be raffling off the rather shiny Roman helmet seen at so many of the shows through last year. There will be a goodie bag for everyone who comes along, and inside will be a raffle number. Sometime in the afternoon, Dave will pick out the lucky winner!
And last but certainly not least, we'll be meeting the inimitable Mr Nik Harwood for the very first time! Nik has agreed to put on a game, wave his pointy stick about, or simply just discuss the finer points of Top Totty. He'll also be signing autographs in return for single malt... :D
That's all for now, but keep an eye out for more announcements!
:-bd
Sounds like a fun time. Too bad I'm on the other side of the pond.
I'd especially be interested in what Bernie and the Realtime Wargamers have to say.
Cant wait :D
i'm in for curry or 2 :)
Can I get away with an overnight pass to go autograph hunting for the lesser spotted, malt quaffing, tank-bane... :o
Nosher some positive thinking required = Yes you can
I'm in - just need to make sure I get there in time :)
Quote from: Nosher on 24 May 2012, 08:42:34 AM
Can I get away with an overnight pass to go autograph hunting for the lesser spotted, malt quaffing, tank-bane... :o
That'd be good mate - it'd be good to meet you after all this time...which, of course, what I'm really looking forward to with Leon & Dave after all these years! 8)
On this:
Quote from: Leon on 24 May 2012, 02:57:00 AM
And last but certainly not least, we'll be meeting the inimitable Mr Nik Harwood for the very first time! Nik has agreed to put on a game, wave his pointy stick about, or simply just discuss the finer points of Top Totty. He'll also be signing autographs in return for single malt... :D
I would just like to point out that there's not much I won't do for a good single malt <) <:-P <)
Quote from: nikharwood on 26 May 2012, 05:59:00 PM
I would just like to point out that there's not much I won't do for a good single malt <) <:-P <)
That is possibly too much information ;)
Cheers,
Kev
We demand pictures of the elusive Nik lifeform to prove once and for all that it exists.
Nah, I've known Nik over 'tinternet fr a few years now, but he lives at the blunt end of the country and I live up the sharp end, but can honestly state that he's one of the nice guys you'll meet online. Meeting Leon and Dave Nik, that should prove interesting for you mate, Dave's the rather tall one, makes me look like a hobbit (or maybe a goblin), all I'll say Nik is that these guys should get a few more games in and if that means our orders take a day or two longer to get to us, then SO BE IT!!!!
Quote from: GordonY on 27 May 2012, 09:17:29 PM
We demand pictures of the elusive Nik lifeform to prove once and for all that it exists.
It could well be that I am a figment of your deluded imagination y'know ;) ;D
Quote from: GordonY on 27 May 2012, 09:17:29 PM
Nah, I've known Nik over 'tinternet fr a few years now, but he lives at the blunt end of the country and I live up the sharp end, but can honestly state that he's one of the nice guys you'll meet online. Meeting Leon and Dave Nik, that should prove interesting for you mate, Dave's the rather tall one, makes me look like a hobbit (or maybe a goblin), all I'll say Nik is that these guys should get a few more games in and if that means our orders take a day or two longer to get to us, then SO BE IT!!!!
Thanks Gordon - kind words :-[
I'm really looking forward to meeting Dave & Leon: and will certainly try to convince them that they should play more...and paint more... :d
Cant miss a curry :D
Quote from: GordonY on 27 May 2012, 09:17:29 PM
Dave's the rather tall one, makes me look like a hobbit (or maybe a goblin)
Gordon, that might explain your long-standing goblinoid (or at least greenskin) tendencies...
Quote from: nikharwood on 26 May 2012, 05:59:00 PM
I would just like to point out that there's not much I won't do for a good single malt <) <:-P <)
There's not much I won't do AFTER a few good single malts. :-[ Still, I like to think I keep the local bards amply supplied with bawdy tales & raffish anecdotes ;D
curry for me too....
Quote from: Rubicon on 29 May 2012, 02:41:35 PM
There's not much I won't do AFTER a few good single malts. :-[ Still, I like to think I keep the local bards amply supplied with bawdy tales & raffish anecdotes ;D
Excellent - I think you & I are going to get on famously :)
Totally gutted!! I learnt after popping over and seeing Leon and Dave last weekend that i will be in Corfu with family on that weekend..whats more important gaming, curry, and beer. Or a family holiday in the Sun. I know where i would rather be?
Can you save me some for when i get back?
Just rang the hotel to book a room and had a bit of a surreal experience. Woman I spoke to knew nothing of Pendraken, nothing of the show, and wanted to know if I was attending the dinner dance. She also thoughtfully asked if I had the right hotel when I said definitely not to the dinner dance! Needless to say, I said I'd better check even though I knew I had the phone number from this post.
Are you guys sure that the booking's been made?
Quote from: GavinP on 01 June 2012, 01:00:43 PM
Just rang the hotel to book a room and had a bit of a surreal experience. Woman I spoke to knew nothing of Pendraken, nothing of the show, and wanted to know if I was attending the dinner dance. She also thoughtfully asked if I had the right hotel when I said definitely not to the dinner dance! Needless to say, I said I'd better check even though I knew I had the phone number from this post.
Are you guys sure that the booking's been made?
That's quite odd?! The booking's definitely there, I was in the hotel the other day getting some measurements for the floorplan? It was definitely the Marton Hotel and Country Club you rang? We're booked into what they call the 'Sunroom', or 'Sunlounge' or something like that. Let me know on that, and I'll give them a bell if there's a problem.
Odd doesn't describe it mate. Still, I'm now booked in for the Friday night, and will hopefully be there for the meal as well which is my intention.
Quote from: GavinP on 01 June 2012, 11:18:00 PM
Odd doesn't describe it mate. Still, I'm now booked in for the Friday night, and will hopefully be there for the meal as well which is my intention.
Excellent, cheers for letting me know. I might pop in there on Sunday and just check to see how many bookings they've got for rooms.
Hi Leon,
please add me to the curry list, will be traveling up Friday so will need a good feed that evening.
Andy
It's the right place alright, I've had my room booked ever since Leon confirmed the venue. Looking forward to putting faces to names :D
Andy Mac
Ok already, what is curry from the other side of the pond ;)
Quote from: andymac on 02 June 2012, 04:51:46 PM
It's the right place alright, I've had my room booked ever since Leon confirmed the venue. Looking forward to putting faces to names :D
Andy Mac
Well at least you should recognise my dulcet tones ;D
'Curry' here is shorthand for Indian / Bangladeshi / Pakistani food 8)
Kool Thanks 8)
Oh - and we have this tradition of over-ordering, being hugely optimistic on the amount & heat (spice) of the food that we would like to eat.
Usually fuelled by the over-ordering of alcohol previously, during, and after the afore-mentioned curry :D
And Curry is our new 'national dish' replacing fish and chips
Quote from: nikharwood on 02 June 2012, 11:18:40 PM
Oh - and we have this tradition of over-ordering, being hugely optimistic on the amount & heat (spice) of the food that we would like to eat.
Usually fuelled by the over-ordering of alcohol previously, during, and after the afore-mentioned curry :D
You lot might but I'll be sticking to a Korma or Rogan Josh thanks. vindaloo etc is NOT on my cards at all. :'(
I'm also a fan of the single malt so p'raps they'd better get buying some stock in
I'll let them know!
I have to agreed with Shecky, round trip to there from here is roughly $1099 - $2400 depending upon which air carrier you get on.
Now what was that talk about for a single malt, Nik will have his Top Tottys wave your pointy stick around ? :P
Might be worth the bucks for the airflight over :d :d
Just found an un opened bottle of Glenmorangie, i'll make sure I drop it (carefully) into my bag and bring it with me :D
It would be a shame to drink it at home on my own, better to share a wee drop amongst friends.
Andy
Drat - and I'm not going to make it! ;)
After finishing my degree and leaving to come back to Sheffield this seems like such a good excuse to return to Boro!
Furiously saving up my pennies and my compiling my shopping list, not long to go!
Tom
I would have loved to come! Sadly I live at the other end of Europe! lol
Still I wish that everyone who goes has a brilliant time! All the best with it!
Theo - you haven't lived until you've seen Boro. Athens just doesn't come anywhere near
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Quote from: goat major on 14 June 2012, 10:22:47 AM
Theo - you haven't lived until you've seen Boro. Athens just doesn't come anywhere near
:D :-bd
Only 1 month to go now!
So for those of us in other parts of the world any chance of us being able to purchase goodies at birthday bash prices :-\ =)
Quote from: rexhurley on 20 June 2012, 09:13:20 AM
So for those of us in other parts of the world any chance of us being able to purchase goodies at birthday bash prices :-\ =)
I like the way this man thinks! :)
Out of curiousity, will there be opportunities to purchase single figures?
I am wanting to put together games for which I don't need 30 foot but maybe 10 max and in some cases less. Will this be ok?
Thanks
Tom
Quote from: rexhurley on 20 June 2012, 09:13:20 AM
So for those of us in other parts of the world any chance of us being able to purchase goodies at birthday bash prices :-\ =)
Nothing planned at the moment I'm afraid. :( The website isn't built for allowing discounts, so to reduce the prices on there would mean manually changing them all. We can run a script to do the main prices, but it's still a good 5-6 hours of work to do the others.
As much as it's a bit poo for the overseas folk, if we had the discount and put the special figures straight on the website, then it might dissuade some people from bothering to come to the event. There needs to be some incentives for people to come along.
That being said, I'll have a think and see what we can do.
Quote from: DancingPotPlant on 20 June 2012, 02:38:10 PM
Out of curiousity, will there be opportunities to purchase single figures?
I am wanting to put together games for which I don't need 30 foot but maybe 10 max and in some cases less. Will this be ok?
We can provide smaller quantities, no bother at all, but you'd need to place a pre-order, as we wouldn't have them with us on the day.
8)
More game details added to the Border Reiver's SCW game, and Rubicon's Pacific game!
That's all the games finalised now, so we've got 3 participation games to keep people occupied throughout the day, and 5 display games of pure 10mm awesomeness! There are still a few more things to be announced yet, so keep an eye open for those!
8)
Leon,
I'll probably bring my WW2 stuff along incase the AWI game finishes quickly and we want a different game.
Nice one Gavin - I was hoping to get some BKC gaming - is that what you do in WW2?
It is indeed BKC that I play. As I say though, it's a backup rather than the main event. I don't have an idea how many people are going to turn up and play, how long it'll take and at the moment whether I'll get all the units I need to get painted done in time!
Quote from: GavinP on 22 June 2012, 11:39:49 AM
Leon,
I'll probably bring my WW2 stuff along incase the AWI game finishes quickly and we want a different game.
8)
looks like a nice selection of events, most regular cons only wish they could be so lucky. :)
Duane
I'm a bit surprised there's not more participation games.
Goat Major and I had a playtest today to get familiar with the rules which went rather well although I had to field a number of card proxy bases for units still to be painted. Think we both got the gist of the rules and I know I'm now very revved up and ready to go for the weekend.
Quote from: GavinP on 23 June 2012, 09:19:52 PM
I'm a bit surprised there's not more participation games.
There's still space for one or two more, I'll throw out some feelers and see if anyone else wants to bring something along. Getting close now though, only 3 weeks to go!
:D
Quote from: andymac on 04 June 2012, 07:35:42 PM
Just found an un opened bottle of Glenmorangie, i'll make sure I drop it (carefully) into my bag and bring it with me :D
It would be a shame to drink it at home on my own, better to share a wee drop amongst friends.
Andy
During a recent games room tidy up I unearthed a couple of bottles I was given as a gift - 10 yr old Aberlour and a 15 yr old Dalwhinnie, both Highland Malts - (my favourites are Islay Malts; Laphroaig, Bowmore that kind of thing). I'll pack them in case the whisky bunch decide to have a bit of a session.....
I suspect I'm going to need to pack some paracetamol at this rate!
If anyone would like anything specific bringing along to the Bash, please make sure to let us know before Sunday 8th, to give us time to get it cast up for you!
8)
In other news, unfortunately Forum member Bernie is unable to make it along to the event, as he's moving house on the same day! So we won't have the Realtime Wargamers display at the show.
This does mean that we may be able to fit another game in though, so let me know if you'd be interested in doing something!
8)
And the curry is now sorted! There's around 15 of us going to be there, and I've got us booked in at 8pm, which should hopefully be late enough for anyone travelling up. Let me know if you won't be there in time, and I can tweak the timings.
Here's the menu as well, so that you can browse it, decide on something, and then completely change your mind when you get there... or is that just me?!
http://www.pendraken.co.uk/FileBin/jolsha.pdf (http://www.pendraken.co.uk/FileBin/jolsha.pdf)
The restaurant is called Jolsha, post code TS7 8DU. It's literally a 5-minute walk from the Bash venue, so we can meet at the hotel and have a walk up if everyone's feeling up to it! If not, transport can be provided!
8)
Well I'm definitely having a "Salald" ;D :-\
Quote from: GavinP on 26 June 2012, 10:24:13 PM
Well I'm definitely having a "Salald" ;D :-\
That's a halal salad... ;)
Is anyone still going to be around on Saturday night as well ?
I've booked my hotel room this evening - not long to go now...!! Looking forward to putting faces to fellow forum members, hosting a game, eating curry and enjoying a few whiskies..
My game is good to go apart from a few bases of palm trees which are sitting on my painting desk in my new (smaller :( ) games room - the youngest has just made the transition from cot to bed and that, along with all of his favourite toys/activities, needed increased floor space. Still, less room for clutter, so maybe it's for the best...
Anyway,
Game Details:
"A Bridge (or two) too far!?"
A participation game for 2 players - familiarity with the BKC rules would be useful.
A small USMC force attempts to seize river crossings in the face of determined Japanese resistance.
Will the right reinforcements arrive in time to help you fulfil your mission?
BKC II rules
Prizes for best commanders on the day.
Quote from: goat major on 28 June 2012, 09:54:55 PM
Is anyone still going to be around on Saturday night as well ?
I'll be heading home late Saturday afternoon - my gaming club are doing a 2-day game (Leipzig I think) the following weekend - I don't think I could wrangle 2x 2-days passes that close together!!
Quote from: nikharwood on 02 June 2012, 11:18:40 PM
Oh - and we have this tradition of over-ordering, being hugely optimistic on the amount & heat (spice) of the food that we would like to eat.
Usually fuelled by the over-ordering of alcohol previously, during, and after the afore-mentioned curry :D
;D ;D
I know my limits - at least as far as curry is concerned....
Hi Rubicon
I'll be sitting and watching your game - not exactly familiar with BKC yet so it will be a good learning opportunity - looking forward to the day! :)
Quote from: goat major on 28 June 2012, 09:54:55 PM
Is anyone still going to be around on Saturday night as well ?
We'll be around, so we can sort something out there if you like. I believe AndyMac is staying over for two nights as well?
If anyone wants to come visit Pendraken HQ on the Sunday, we'll be throwing the doors open to anyone who wants to come down.
8)
well i'll probably staying with my folks in Marton that night so if there were still people around then i would have popped by - but no need to do anything just for me since i can always treat my dad to a pint instead :)
Quote from: goat major on 29 June 2012, 03:48:16 PM
well i'll probably staying with my folks in Marton that night so if there were still people around then i would have popped by - but no need to do anything just for me since i can always treat my dad to a pint instead :)
AndyMac will be there, so you two could discuss the intricacies of AWI uniforms... :D
Have fun lads!
I was bored...please read in Ollivier or Brannagh type voice
This day is called the Birthday Bash
He that outlives this day and comes safe home
Will stand a-tiptoe when this day is named
And rouse him at the name of Pendraken.
He that shall see this day and live t' old age
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours
And say, "Tomorrow is Pendraken's Birthday."
Then will he open his figures box and show his broken spears
And say, "These wounds I had on that day."
Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember, with his dice rolls
What feats he did that day. Then shall our names,
Familiar in his mouth as household words â€"
Techno, Clib and Nic
Nosher and Lemmy, Goat Major and Leon â€"
Be in their flowing cups freshly remembered.
This story shall the good man teach his son,
And Pendraken's Birthday shall ne'er go by
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered,
We few, we happy few, we 10mm gamers.
For he today that shared his curry with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition.
And gentlemen in Gaming Clubs now abed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That gamed with us upon Pendrakens 21st Birthday
Superb! How long did that take?
That Shakespeare quote engine had it's effect.
just wish i could be there to cheer it aloud whence it is oratored to the crowds!
=O <:-P :-bd
Blimey we have a true Bard ! I too am now expecting a live oration :D
Umm it took about 5 minutes to be honest...though I have to say that most of the words arent mine , there by some 'writer' of little fame
And yes the Shakespeare quote engine gave me inspiration
Please, please please...
Anyone who will be there, take this with you, hand it round, make Leon or Dave or Nk or someone Perform it, video it and get it on youtube! This has to be embedded in this site as brilliantly brilliant!
Even with my name in it, this is superb!
Mad Lemmey!
Your most kind Lemmy
Thank you
I love it....Wonderful Fenton !
Cheers - Phil.
Seems oddly familiar. Can't think why....
I'm now going to scour the bookshops for the Complete Works of Fenton. :D
You'll find it in the Bargain section between Fanny Craddock and Fly fishing by JR Hartley
Morning All,
I was planning on attending saddly I have been drafted to give a hand at Tewkesbury Medeival Fair so I shant be there but I will be in Bovington next weekend for any of the regulars who attend.
Tom H
aka Bilbo
Havnt been to Twekesbury in years , was always a fun fight fight if a little hot running about in that hollow
Quote from: Eldamarelf on 01 July 2012, 10:29:05 AM
I was planning on attending saddly I have been drafted to give a hand at Tewkesbury Medeival Fair so I shant be there but I will be in Bovington next weekend for any of the regulars who attend.
You could have visited the Middlesbrough Medieval Fair while you were here, we call it 'Over The Border'...
;)
Leon,
See my entirely serious and practical suggestion for your special birthday bash figure just posted on Clib's Sneak Peek preview of a new range thread from Ist April.
Mollinary
Quote from: robert on 28 June 2012, 10:36:32 PM
Hi Rubicon
I'll be sitting and watching your game - not exactly familiar with BKC yet so it will be a good learning opportunity - looking forward to the day! :)
Robert,
Join in and give it a go - the number of troops on the table increases quite slowly so you'll have a turn or two to grasp the basics - I'm more than happy to help out too..!!
Regards
Bob
BUT IS THIS THE FIFTY THOUSANDTH POST!!??
IF SO, YAHOOO!
Mollinary
Well bagged Sir! A fine shot! 8)
Quote from: mollinary on 01 July 2012, 10:56:18 PM
BUT IS THIS THE FIFTY THOUSANDTH POST!!??
IF SO, YAHOOO!
Mollinary
Yes it is! Well grabbed there!
:D
We're getting close to the big day now, so here's some handy directions for getting to the venue!
The Marton Hotel is situated just off the side of the A174 to the south of Middlesbrough. The Hotel is quite prominent, and is easily visible as you come off the sliproads.
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l575/PendrakenMiniatures/Forum%20Stuff/BashMap1.jpg)
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l575/PendrakenMiniatures/Forum%20Stuff/BashMap2.jpg)
So, if you are:-
Coming from the North: Get yourself onto the A19 southbound, which will take you past Middlesbrough. When you see the A174 (signposted 'Redcar' and 'Teesport') move into the left lane, and keep to the left as you take the sliproad and leave the A19. Head east until you see this sign:
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l575/PendrakenMiniatures/Forum%20Stuff/BashMap3.jpg)
...and keep to the left to leave the dual carriageway. At the top of the sliproad, the hotel is visible on the other side of the road, so take a left, and then turn right into the hotel carpark.
Coming from the South: Again, get yourself onto the A19, this time north-bound. As you approach Middlesbrough, watch again for the A174 (signposted 'Redcar' and 'Teesport'), and take the sliproad down to the roundabout. Head right around the roundabout, and take the correct exit for the A174. From here, follow the instructions above.
Coming from the East If you're coming up the coast from Scarborough/Whitby way, you'll need to get yourself onto the A171, coming past Guisborough. As you travel along with the Eston hills on your right hand side, keep going until you approach a roundabout with a small 'Nunthorpe' sign on the side of the road. Take a left at this roundabout, signposted 'James Cook University Hospital'. This road will curve around to the right, and you'll hit another roundabout, called 'Poole Roundabout'. At this one, go straight over (ish), signposted 'Middlesbrough' and 'Marton'. This road will bring you through a small set of lights, then a larger junction with lights, past a Tesco garage, and a parade of shops on your right. Finally, you will come over the bridge over the A174, and the hotel is immediately on your right as you come through the set of lights.
Once you've got yourself to the Hotel, the entrance is adjacent to the car park. As you come inside, take a right, and head up the small corridor and into the Sun Room! Hopefully, I'll be able to pop out one of our Pendraken signs in the reception area so that people know where to go.
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l575/PendrakenMiniatures/Forum%20Stuff/MartonHotel.jpg)
If you're coming from some random direction that I haven't included there, or are considering sky-diving in from above, let me know and I'll either sort some directions, or paint a giant 'X' in the hotel car park... :D
I'll also have my mobile on me all day, so if you get completely stuck, give me a bell on 07950 397669 and I'll get you back on track!
8)
Ave Mollinaary!
Well done Mollinary!!
Can we stop now, sir, I'm knackered. :-t
New info on the Bash just posted: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5565.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5565.0.html)
:-bd
New info on the Bash just posted: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5565.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5565.0.html)
:-bd
As the title says, who's coming to the Birthday Bash then?! With the people attending with the games, plus the people I've spoken with elsewhere, there's gonna be a decent number of people attending on Saturday, so post up here if you're coming along as well!
(It's also handy for me to tell the venue!)
8)
Yes - really looking forward to it - and collecting my first order!
Sorry Too much Irish Sea in the way
count me in!
Would love to, but with a 4 week old in the house, I'm too slepp deprived to get to the North East from here...
But if anyone want's to pick me up a Washington figure. ;)
Really looking forward to the Birthday Bash Leon, I will be helping out with the SCW game. But most inportantly cannot wait for the Falkland war figures!!!
Mick.
Would love to be there but I have family over from the States for a get together next weekend. Who's gonna pick up my Birthday Bash Mini?
Have fun,
Craig
Tiny Terrain Models
can't make it unfortunately :'( , other commitments :(
hope it goes well for all involved, but I will be at Claymore Leon :-bd
Too much North sea and then land in the way I am afraid :'(
I would love to come, but am brassik at the moment, all my funds have been diverted to my next house move and new camera. :(
I do hope you guys going have a great time, and don't forget to toast to us unfortunates who can't make it. (And enjoy your curry too!) ;)
I'll be there; can't make the Friday night tho' but.
John
Quote from: scrutonsmog on 09 July 2012, 01:18:20 PM
I'll be there; can't make the Friday night tho' but.
8)
Hi what time does it start on Sat?
Have fun one and all. I can't make it as I'm on work cover on the Saturday combined with kid watching :(.
I made some BKC movement-ruler-type-thingies out of 6mm dowel for my participation game today. Some over enthusiastic tape measure "thwip" resulted in a few jungle palm casualties and the drastic shortening of a US marine's rifle barrel during a recent (solo, so I've no one to blame!!) playtest.
Quote from: Rubicon on 09 July 2012, 08:21:16 PM
Some over enthusiastic tape measure "thwip" resulted in a few jungle palm casualties and the drastic shortening of a US marine's rifle barrel during a recent (solo, so I've no one to blame!!) playtest.
...the trees will grow back, and the marine has been placed on furlough until a replacement weapon can be found...
Cool thanks :)
Hi Guys.
Really would liked to have come up and met and joined in the fun and games....and the drinking.....Hope you all have a truly great one !
Will send a report of the (being) hastily arranged Pembrokeshire Pendraken Birthday Bash.
Think it's likely to be just Martin (The vehicle...Mart 678) and myself.
We'll be raising a glass to you all.
Cheers - Phil.
:D
Quote from: Techno on 09 July 2012, 09:42:09 PM
Hi Guys.
Really would liked to have come up and met and joined in the fun and games....and the drinking.....Hope you all have a truly great one !
Will send a report of the (being) hastily arranged Pembrokeshire Pendraken Birthday Bash.
Think it's likely to be just Martin (The vehicle...Mart 678) and myself.
We'll be raising a glass to you all.
Cheers - Phil.
This is a great idea - I think we should
all have our own Pendraken Birthday Bashes in honour - raise a glass & take a pic & bung 'em up here 8) <:-P
Now that is a good idea. I shall invite myself to a game Saturday night, all being well :). Time to get thinking cap on.
Saturday night game & beer in Leighton Buzzard being arranged*
*3 week old baby permitting....
Looks like the republic may have to sort a beer and bash then :D
Going to miss Tweks bash :(
Been at that one since early 90s.
Mind you last time I was taken of in an ambulance :-[
Heatstroke or injury?
Injury :(
Left me on crutches for months.
Never charge the King without checking for bodyguard :-[
I did like the old days though, pike units, random clansmen, bucket helm brigade. It was a bit mental in the early days :)
Yeah I was the same..always make sure you get you shield in the way when someone swings a bearded axe at you other wise you end up getting your thumb split in two and a trip to Drogheda Hospital to be looked after by nuns for a couple of days and forced to watch the Rose of Tralee festival on RTE
;D ;D
Not long to go now, only a couple of days! We're almost ready, just need to cast a load of stock, get some more Falkland's moulds done, build a new show stand for Minibits, and pack all the goodie bags. But apart from all that, we're ready to go!
#:-S :-bd
Numbers for the curry are confirmed at somewhere around 14-15 I reckon, depending on a couple of last minute maybe's!
We'll be meeting up at the hotel between 7-7:30pm and then we'll sort out getting up to the Indian from there. It's only a short walk (400yds-ish I think), but we'll have cars there as well.
8)
I think I was a last minute maybe but now I am a last minute yes all thanks! :D
Quote from: DancingPotPlant on 12 July 2012, 12:37:57 PM
I think I was a last minute maybe but now I am a last minute yes all thanks! :D
8)
Quote from: Leon on 12 July 2012, 04:53:53 AM
We're almost ready...
#:-S :-bd
I know that feeling...! :D Game-wise, everything is ready - The problem is I just can't help tinkering and thinking "hmmm, I'll just make one of those" or "this would be a cool random event" :-\ - I really should just leave well alone..
see you soon
Bob Mcleish
Packing a couple of quick little games, Fluxx & Cthulu dice 8) - in case anyone needs a gaming fix whilst we await our curry...!!
Quote from: Rubicon on 12 July 2012, 03:33:07 PM
Packing a couple of quick little games, Fluxx & Cthulu dice 8) - in case anyone needs a gaming fix whilst we await our curry...!!
That's not a bad idea actually, could be something to occupy us into the wee hours back in the hotel bar!
8)
Hi
This may have been answered before but what time can we get in with the display games.
Jim
Quote from: Jim Ando on 12 July 2012, 08:58:30 PM
Hi
This may have been answered before but what time can we get in with the display games.
Jim
We'll be there from 6-6:30am ish so anytime after then should be fine. As you come in the front entrance doors, turn right straight away and head up the corridor, we're in the room up the stairs.
I popped an email out to Dave I think with some details on it.
Just finished casting ACW stock, time to go home methinks! Nice big list of jobs to do tomorrow, including the first of the Falkland's figures!
:-bd
Oooo - Must bring cash to purchase lots of Falklands lovelyness.. :)
Can't wait to see these 'in the flesh'. Must consult MicroMark B40M (Operation Corporate British 1982) and make a list. Surely a company each of Paras, Marines, Guards, SBS/SAS sections, plus support platoons at 1:1 will be enough. But then there's also the Argentine forces to consider. Maybe a batallion or two of them will suffice?
What a dilema.
Quote from: PeterRushton on 13 July 2012, 02:39:55 AM
Oooo - Must bring cash to purchase lots of Falklands lovelyness.. :)
Can't wait to see these 'in the flesh'. Must consult MicroMark B40M (Operation Corporate British 1982) and make a list. Surely a company each of Paras, Marines, Guards, SBS/SAS sections, plus support platoons at 1:1 will be enough. But then there's also the Argentine forces to consider. Maybe a batallion or two of them will suffice?
What a dilema.
Hehe, I don't think I'll have all that ready for Saturday! The first batch covers a lot of the types, but all in beret to start. A load of castings will then go back to Techno for conversion into the helmets.
I shall be coming.
I think we should all wear a badge with our forum name on it. That should break the ice quite nicely.
Quote from: Tommy Atkins on 13 July 2012, 04:10:13 AM
I shall be coming.
I think we should all wear a badge with our forum name on it. That should break the ice quite nicely.
I'll make sure to wear mine so everyone knows who I am...! ;)
If you can't make it, check out http://www.pendraken.co.uk/live.aspx
Cool !
I've only just finished basing my figures - setting off in 5 minutes !
I'll be checking the live stream tomorrow :).
As will I. Please take lots of photos for the forum too.
For those who've just managed to scrape into the 21st century I'll post some pics on my twitter feed too - starting tonight (see link in my signature below)
Good stuff - looking forward to watching the action tomorrow - unfortunately from here, rather than with you all :)
Hopefully I can get that stream-thingy up and running OK, without it just showing my ugly mug all day! :D
I grabbed a couple of quick pics from tonights pre-Bash night out, so here they are! There were 19 of us in total, and made quite the convoy walking the 400yds up to the Indian! Forum members here included andymac, goat major, GavinP, sultanbev, Rubicon, PeterRushton, Yorkie, Gandalf, adr, MaximumJpeg, and Dave!
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l575/PendrakenMiniatures/Forum%20Stuff/DSCF3081.jpg)
The food was excellent, very nice indeed. This restaurant will soon become my local, so I think I'll be visiting more often after this!
Spot the Forum members?!
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l575/PendrakenMiniatures/Forum%20Stuff/DSCF3082.jpg)
There'll be loads of pics coming tomorrow, so keep an eye on the Forum, and also on the Facebook if I can get them to upload!
8)
Great turnout already :).
And very well-behaved by the looks of things :)
The live feed is up now, so check it out!
http://www.pendraken.co.uk/live.aspx (http://www.pendraken.co.uk/live.aspx)
Showing as off air for me :(
Quote from: Steve J on 14 July 2012, 10:55:46 AM
Showing as off air for me :(
It keeps dropping for some reason, apologies for that. I'll keep fiddling with it, so give it another go in a minute!
8)
I can see Zulu's closing in or Rorke's Drift!
Cheers,
Aart
The advance on the buildings is coming on well!
:D
I can't see any beer...surely the sun is way over the yardarm by now ;D
Quote from: mad lemmey on 14 July 2012, 11:10:37 AM
The advance on the buildings is coming on well!
:D
The feared Zulu half-moon, eh?
Cheers,
Aart
I'd fear a full moon more, they'll get taken off air for it!
Look out, Leon, someone's nicking your wallet! :o 8)
Cheers,
Aart
Looks like Spalding is out of the fray for now.. :-\
Cheers,
Aart
Dice are being rolled, units pushed around, tapes are being measured and blue-clad Pendrakanites abound! 8)
And it's all happening in front of our eyes! What will happen next? Oh the excitement of it all! X_X
We've moved from Zulus to, erm...
a table cloth? ???
Think the tripod needs tightening, lovely terrain up the shot keeps slipping!
Ohh that's better! :)
Suspect that was the 'before' shot Nik! ;D
Could be - although it's at the end of the meal [unless up North you have to pay before you eat...] - I'm waiting for pics of the debris in the bar at 3am :d
Jezus, who's the hippie ?? :o :P
Cheers,
Aart
Quote from: nikharwood on 14 July 2012, 12:12:22 PM
[unless up North you have to pay before you eat...]
;D
Image has gone nearly black now. Looks like a bunch of chimney-sweepers fighting in a tunnel.
Cheers,
Aart
Just started watching the feed . and thought WOW thats great terrain then realised it was an advert
Any chance of a different view?...Something high up so we can get a panorama view?
They're off the air, right? Or is it just me?
Cheers,
Aart
yeah I'm not getting anything either...maybe there showing off future releases so there not allowed to broadcast ans everyone present is signinh the official secrets act
Or maybe lightning has struck the building :d
Cheers,
Aart
Happy Birthday Pendraken!!!! No mean feat being around for so many years! Well done to everyone involved.
Just placed an order as my way of saying Happy Birthday! ;)
popped in the brithday bash today...
picked up far more packs than I intended too, also picked up inspiration for at least another two periods in 10mm from the excellent display games..... and even picked up a goody bag and huge slice of birthday cake!
wish I could have stayed for the day, but had to take daughter horseriding!
good stuff!
Quote from: nikharwood on 14 July 2012, 12:12:22 PM
I'm waiting for pics of the debris in the bar at 3am :d
I was the "debris in the bar at 3am"
In a sense I'm glad I couldn't make it as there would have been far too much temptation for a weak willed chap such as I.
Great event Leon and Dave. Missed the cake unfortunately but it's not as if I need the calories.
Got home and cleaned/undercoated the ACW figures I bought...very nice, I expect I'll be back for a lot more.
just been sorting through the excellent WW2 toys I bought.,...
and really like the birthday figure, ...
but it feels wrong to keep it sitting in a box here
so, Ive two options.
1. Free to a good home , afraid its not my period, 18th century generaly type on a plinth as if a statue....
OR
2. I paint it up and maybe raffle or bid or something on here and moneys raised can go to charity of forums choosing?
any thoughts?
First off, thanks to everyone who came along to the Birthday Bash, especially the guys who came and put on the games, they all looked fantastic! I'll be getting all my pics uploaded this afternoon, so keep an eye out for that thread.
Apologies for the trouble with the live feed though, we couldn't get it working on the tablet, so we had to make an emergency run to Maplins for a wireless webcam. That one worked, but it was a nightmare to get positioned properly, and then we had trouble with the lighting as well. I think if we were to try this again, we'd look at getting a few more camera's and doing some kind of multi-feed streaming so that there's more going on.
Quote from: mad lemmey on 14 July 2012, 11:14:59 AM
I'd fear a full moon more, they'll get taken off air for it!
There almost was, but we talked them out of it...! :D
It was a great night out, really enjoyed it! I heard the bar was indeed kept open until the early hours, I should have called back in on my way home from packing goodie bags!
:D
Had a great day yesterday - thanks to Leon and the team for organising something special, thanks to all the really great people who put on so many excellent games. And big thanks to Gavin for being such a splendid opponent and only cheating when it was important :)
So the main question is.... when do we do it again ? :)
Quote from: chubooga on 15 July 2012, 01:00:19 PM
just been sorting through the excellent WW2 toys I bought.,...
and really like the birthday figure, ...
but it feels wrong to keep it sitting in a box here
so, Ive two options.
1. Free to a good home , afraid its not my period, 18th century generaly type on a plinth as if a statue....
OR
2. I paint it up and maybe raffle or bid or something on here and moneys raised can go to charity of forums choosing?
any thoughts?
As much as I' want to say option 1, let's do option 2!
Hi
Happy Birthday
Big thanks to Leon and the Pendraken crew for the invite, all the hard work and the cake
most impressed with the quality of the (10mm) armies on display and in the games, specially the AWI converged British grenadiers and the marksmen/jaeger unit
Enjoyed the games, got some books and would have succumbed to the delights of the Scheslig - Holstien war, if some one had nt beaten us to it and bought all the army packs first, next show
definitely wins the award for friendliest show ever
cheers
Quote from: goat major on 15 July 2012, 05:24:47 PM
Had a great day yesterday - thanks to Leon and the team for organising something special, thanks to all the really great people who put on so many excellent games. And big thanks to Gavin for being such a splendid opponent and only cheating when it was important :)
Thanks for coming along, and putting the game on!
Quote from: goat major on 15 July 2012, 05:24:47 PM
So the main question is.... when do we do it again ? :)
I was asked that a few times during the day! We'll have a think about it and see what we think. The next obvious one would be the 25th Birthday, but it would be nice to have something a bit sooner.
Quote from: JohntheRed on 15 July 2012, 06:52:07 PM
Big thanks to Leon and the Pendraken crew for the invite, all the hard work and the cake
most impressed with the quality of the (10mm) armies on display and in the games, specially the AWI converged British grenadiers and the marksmen/jaeger unit
Enjoyed the games, got some books and would have succumbed to the delights of the Scheslig - Holstien war, if some one had nt beaten us to it and bought all the army packs first, next show
definitely wins the award for friendliest show ever
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for coming along, glad you enjoyed the day!
Quote from: goat major on 15 July 2012, 05:24:47 PM
Had a great day yesterday - thanks to Leon and the team for organising something special, thanks to all the really great people who put on so many excellent games. And big thanks to Gavin for being such a splendid opponent and only cheating when it was important :)
So the main question is.... when do we do it again ? :)
Cheeky f****r!! ;D ;D Don't believe a word of it guys!
Thanks to all for good company, good eyecandy and the good food!
Quote from: Rubicon on 14 July 2012, 06:49:04 PM
I was the "debris in the bar at 3am"
you are indeed a bad influence....
All the pics and more now up: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5645.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,5645.0.html)
Good job i went home before i got back to the hotel bar, or id have been sleeping in the car, I did suggest we do a runner from restaurant but didnt see Leon go to loo. Fantastic weekend thanks Guys
Ian :D