Christening of John's new shed and a birthday bash

It was over the table at last weekend's Nijmegan game that I proposed a get together to recognise another of our group - Richard's - eligibility for the seniors travel card.  We agreed that we would gather in Bowral on Friday for a lunch to celebrate the significant birthday.

John then suggested that we should bookend the lunch with a big Impetus game which could also serve as an official 'christening' for his new shed.  It shoud be noted here that the new shed is in the backyard of the house that John and his wife have purchased in Bowral.  The house is undergoing a signficant extension / renovation - but John was clever enough to sequence the construction of the shed early in the project.  The result is that he has moved into the wargames shed - and a very nice pool installed alongside - even though the rest of the house is 3-4 months off completion.

So a 700 point a side Impetus game was planned pitting the Burgundians againt Imperials.  We gathered around 9 and the game got underway - to be interrupted for a few hours for a great lunch in town and concluded before a cool off (it was 32 C) in the pool for a few.

I was staying the evening at Richard's house so we enjoyed a glass or two in the backyard as the sun descended.  A great end to a wonderful day.