Musings of an easily distracted wargamer
And so the first show of the North was on us again and the trip down to York duly booked. Having had hassles with buses to get to the early train last year I thought I’d take no chances on this one so booked a taxi for 7.30. Alarm was set got 6.50. Slept right … Read more
Today was SMOGGYCON. I quite like this show and was pleased to see it appear on the calendar a couple of years ago as a sort of replacement for the Stockton shows (which now have a proper replacement with A Call to Muster). I’ve always enjoyed the shows. Good range of traders and always a … Read more
Having failed miserably to make two shows last month (working on the day of Border Reiver and discovered a flat at 7am as about to set off for The Other Partizan the following morning) I managed to secure a trip to the Derby show by combining it with a visit to friends in Birmingham on … Read more
Today was the Durham Show. I’ve missed the last couple as it always seems to clash with either a holiday or my lads birthday party. I was determined to make it this year and despite many things conspiring against me (wife working, having to get daughter to friends and bringing my five year old lad … Read more