Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave a comment on the previous GWS analysis. The post saw a lot of good commentary on the topic of media sources for inspiration. The post even saw some activity on the Lead Adventurers' Forum. A related analysis is in work which takes a look at what inspires us most. Hopefully, the next survey iteration with garner an equally robust discussion.
The week began on a sunny and hot note. Cycling mileage picked up and I looked forward to a game on Monday. With illness swirling all around, I thought I possibly had dodged this latest bullet shot my way. It was not to be. I was struck down on Sunday. By Monday, I felt even worse and reluctantly cancelled the scheduled remote game. Sitting here at the keyboard on Tuesday morning, I see no light at the end of the tunnel yet. Hopefully, my situation improves enough to host a planned game on Thursday.
Splendidly turned out troops as usual Jonathan. I missed your last post, I was in holiday mode last week. Sounds interesting I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil! Do check out the previous post's analysis.
DeleteNice work on some lovely figures Jon, they look great. Hope the health problems are on the wane, never nice to succumb to the dreaded lurgy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! The virus in not showing any sign of letting up just yet. Tomorrow is a new day.
DeleteGood to see you're well enough to post up pics. The unit looks a cracker.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to sort some terrain out for my and Lee's Retreat from Moscow game.
Posting photos does not take require much effort, Ray, and I can lie down afterwards! I await your winter Russian terrain extravaganza.
DeleteGreat looking unit Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal!
DeleteSorry to hear you've not been well, Jon, shame about the WoTR game. But you still managed to turn out a nicely-painted unit!
ReplyDeleteThanks, David! Shame about the game but hopefully I can get it back onto the schedule soon.
DeleteGreat looking regiment and hope you recover soon
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Neil!
DeleteCracking unit Jonathan, but make sure you rest up and fully recover quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sorry about Monday's game cancellation. In my condition, hosting a game would not have been possible.
DeleteSorry to hear you've been under the weather Jon:(! We've had the usual kids colds being brought home from school, which has knocked us about a bit, but only for a day or so. An accident on my bike and a nasty cut to my leg has kept me indoors, but at least I've made good progress on the gaming and painting front. Silver linings and all that.
ReplyDeleteNice unit BTW and good to see you are still able to paint:).
Steve, the grandkids were the instrument of destruction in this house too! Nancy was really sick for a few days, and those bad days are upon me now.
DeleteToo bad about the bike accident. What happened?
A couple days of enforced rest has allowed me to accomplish a few short bursts at the painting desk as well.
Quite literally a bump in the road, or a dirt track to be more precise! My front wheel hit something, which meant as I then hit some gravle it dug in and before I knew it, I was going over the handle bars and my leg hit the pedal or something, taking a long chunk of skin off, that required a trip to A&E. A week in and finally the dressing is off, the fabric stiches have done their job, but it will take along time for it to properly heal. Not quite an Action Man scar though;)!
DeleteThat IS quite a bump in the road! Taking stitches, that must have been a nasty gash. My last misadventure on the bike was hitting a storm grate, not able to unclip in time, and jamming the big ring's teeth into my leg when I toppled over. What a bloody mess!
DeleteCommiserations on your health status Jon, it's always annoying to miss out on doing something you are looking forward to, based on ill health! At least with your frequency of gaming, it isn't a once a month opportunity lost!
ReplyDeleteThe new cavalry look great, very nice Eureka figures 😀
Thanks, Keith! Being down due to illness is quite annoying! With some luck (and rest), I will be back in action soon.
DeleteNice unit of Spanish cavalry.
ReplyDeleteMy wife has tested positive for Covid and has been unwell, not sure if I've got it yet!
Stay well!
Neil
Thanks, Neil! It could be COVID here too but we don't test. Whooping cough is making the rounds as well. I hope you can avoid catching your wife's bug. I failed in my attempt!
DeleteWell done Jon on the cavalry…unfortunate to pick up a bug hopefully recover soon 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt! Unfortunate to be out for a few days when it is prime cycling whether out on the Palouse.
DeleteFirst, hope you recover soon from your malady. Great brushwork on the cavalry, even more creditable if one considered you did it when off you feed.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe! Recovery soon may be a stretch. My granddaughter has been fighting this virus for three weeks now.
DeleteThe key to combatting illness is not to be too sick to paint!
I hope your feeling better soon and a great looking unit btw!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you!
DeleteStill painting from your deathbed huh?
ReplyDeleteThe lead pile never quits.
(feel better soon).
I'm not dead yet!
DeleteVery impressed that you can get a few painted troops out while you're unwell, and these look great as usual.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Lawrence! In short bursts, anything is possible.
DeleteI do hope the dreaded bug passes quickly and with as little fuss as possible. Very nice unit though..
ReplyDeleteI hope this malady passes quickly too!
DeleteI hope you are feeling better soon Jonathan, or at least well enough to keep painting.
ReplyDeleteAnother nice unit done. Must be about time for some figure shopping.... always makes me feel better. 😁
Thanks, Ben! For figure shopping, I have really cut back on my buys the last year and a half. I (finally) realized all never paint half of the stuff I have accumulated. That's my story and I am sticking with it.
DeleteGet well soon!
ReplyDeleteI am trying…
DeleteDo get better soon Jonathan!
ReplyDeletePainting whilst ill, you are a machine (and they look as good as ever too). Most of us have a bit of trouble getting l motivated from time to time without any illness as an excuse. You are amazing!
Best wishes, James
Thanks, James! Really, I have a bit more focused time on my hands.
DeleteHope you feel better very soon.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
I hope so too, Alan!
DeleteSorry to hear that you came down with whatever is going around. Sounds like the same thing that brought a friend low recently around here. It knocked him on his arse, too: not just a case of the sniffles!
ReplyDeleteYeah, this is a bad one.
DeleteAh, that’s a shame. Sorry to hear that. Hope you recover soon Jon.
ReplyDeleteBut it looks like you can’t keep a good man down and you still manage to paint another great looking unit.
Chris/Nundanket
Thank you, Chris. I am down but not out.
DeleteWishing a speedy recovery. The grandkids are here on Saturday …… I might pretend to be out :-). Lovely unit.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norm.
DeleteNice unit, especially considering the circumstances! Hope you're better soon!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain!
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