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.
What a great way to spend the day?
ReplyDeleteit was, and hopefully one of many more.
DeleteAn outstanding way to mark a significant birthday indeed! Congratulations to Richard.
ReplyDeleteI think he enjoyed the day - we certainly did :)
DeleteMarvellous way to christen the shed and celebrate the birthday. Many happy returns to the old b@stard!
ReplyDeleteKudos to John on having priorities in the correct order too!
(Love the arvo' piccie of the bush around the block too.)
Regards, James
Thanks James. I am very fortunate in the group that I game with.
DeleteBTW, I have just discovered your blogs and followed them - looks great and will put aside for some lazy reading time.
Richard