Oh yes indeedy!
It has been an insanely busy few days as work on tackling the domestic ‘to do’ gets underway in earnest! I will not bore you with the details but one of the tasks is the reorganisation of the man cave. Given my recent change in circumstances (aka redundancy) reorganising the man cave will be my reward for tackling a myriad of other domestic chores and the work is scheduled to start on Monday. I am really looking forward to it as it will give me a chance to reacquaint myself with what I shall be doing gaming wise in the future. Look upon I t as a kind of new beginning - at least that is how I see it!
In order to undertake this task a swift visit to Ikea was called to acquire a side panel for my IVAR storage set up - this will enable me to double the shelf space in the area where the main unit resides. I have decided that going there on a Wednesday morning during the school term is probably the ideal time to visit - it was quite a calm and relaxing experience! Does that count as a redundancy bonus?
The book you see above has just been added to my collection and sits alongside the 1898 and 1905 reprints. I have fond memories of the 1914 edition as it was my first source of reference for Eric Knowles South East Asia naval campaign in which I took command of the Turks. Yes, you read that correctly - I was in charge of the Turkish South East Asia fleet and so my lifelong interest in the Ottoman military began - thanks to Eric!
The price of this latest addition to the library - a mere £5….
Can’t be bad eh?
8 comments:
Superb addition to your collection, I mind taking a copy of the same book out of my local library more years ago than I care to remember, the book was a reference one and not meant to be taken out but the librarian let me take it out, I thought it was amazing, such an absolute joy to pore over.
I have that very same reprint. Very interesting, I bought it for a future project that has yeat to get off the ground, and because it's interesting. Enjoy.
Good to see you making the most of your new found free time David! I too have been a frequent visitor to IKEA, to furnish some bits for my new games room as well as for our son's new flat. During the week (they open 9.30am for browsing) it is nice and quiet and pleasurable as you say. Good find on that book and an excellent price too!
Hi Donnie,
For me it was the first step into a wider universe as it introduced me to WW1 naval gaming and a lifelong affinity for the Ottoman Turks!
I remember photocopying the Turkish section from the local reference library.
All the best,
DC
Hi Mark,
Knowing you I am sure the project will get off the ground sooner rather than later!
All the best,
DC
Hi Steve J,
It was great for Laurel as she was able to zip about in her powered chair without worrying about collisions! She also was hugely impressed with the high standard of the disabled toilets - plenty of room and clean.
Dead chuffed with the book and yes, there is a cunning plan….
All the best,
DC
David,
I'm pleased to see that you've begun the revamp of your mancave ... and that book is an excellent purchase! (I have a battered copy, but mine cost somewhat more the £5.00!)
Enjoy your trip to IKEA ... and don't forget to eat an extra portion of meatballs for me!
All the best,
Bob
Hello there Bob,
I was dead chuffed with the book for a lot of reasons - including the cost! The Ikea trip has been completed and whilst no meatballs were consumed we do partake of one of their cinnamon whirls with a coffee - delicious!
All the best,
David Crook
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