Saturday 5 December 2020

2,000 Not Out!


 After the recent blizzard of activity on the ACW ship building front I realised that this is in fact my 2,000th blog past!

Fron the gaming perspective the last of the current batch of ACW models is underway and I intend having her completed by the close of play tomorrow. It will then be a trip to Madasahatta for the great Colonial gunboat and assorted inshore miscellany build which I am really looking forward to.

Writing and maintaining the blog over the ten years and 2,000 posts has been a hugely therapeutic and beneficial experience for me and is now an essential part of my enjoyment of our hobby. I have been fortunate to gain new friends and ongoing support in my efforts in our hobby as well as during those occasional real life dramas that affect us all from time to time.

To all my occasional readers and commentators and to those that are regular followers I extend my warmest thanks and appreciation - your input has made the blog and my enjoyment of our hobby what it is today.

On with the next 2,000!


26 comments:

Jim Walkley said...

Long may you continue David. I look forward to the delights of the next 2000 posts. Best wishes. Jim

Geordie an Exiled FoG said...

Cool .. I am still in the 1950's ;)

Geordie an Exiled FoG said...

It;s all in the journey

The Good Soldier Svjek said...

Congratulations ! here's to the next 2,000

Aly Morrison said...

Nice one David...
Here’s to the next 2,000+...

All the best. Aly

Steve J. said...

A great milestone David and I can only echo your thoughts on the benefits of Blogging. I find my daily updates a nice part of the day and can spark ideas etc that I may not have had otherwise. It's like having your own perfect magazine to dip into, several times a week.

Ray Rousell said...

That's a lot of posts Dave! Congrats on chap!

Maudlin Jack Tar said...

That's some output. Congratulations on reaching this milestone.

Jonathan Freitag said...

2,000 posts is a lot, for sure. Congratulations on sticking with it!

nundanket said...

Congratulations on the milestone David. Here’s to many more!

BigLee said...

Quite a milestone. Well done and here's to 3000 and beyond!

Adelaide Gamer said...

Sterling effort. Have enjoyed your journey.

Bob The Old Painter said...

A major milestone covering an amazing and varied journey through the land of wargaming. Keep it coming!

David Crook said...

Hi Jim,

I am rather pleased to have gotten this far and am looking forward to the next 2,000!

Many thanks for your support old cap - much appreciated!

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Geordie,

1950’s eh? Cold War, Korea, Dien Bien Phu, Suez - there has to be a game in there somewhere!

Thanks old chap!

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Geordie,

It has been that for sure - with some welcome additions en route!


All the best and thanks,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Good Soldier Svjek,

You can count on that for sure!

Many thanks once again,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Aly,

Many thanks old chap - much appreciated!

All the very best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Steve J,

And it is cheaper than buying a magazine! Blogs are great sounding boards and support mechanisms and for sure mine and others have kept me sane so long may they continue!

Many thanks once again old chap,

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Ray,

You know me - once I start I can’t stop!

Cheers old chap,

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Maudlin Jack Tar,

...and some of it has even been worth reading! I have enjoyed and will continue to write it for as long as I do.

Many thanks once again,

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello Jonathan,

I never thought I would but I am glad I have!

Many thanks old chap,

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Nundanket,

In the immortal words of Al Jolson - “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” (Or was that Bachman Turner Overdrive....?)

Many thanks once again,

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there BigLee,

You had better believe it!

Many thanks old chap,

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Adelaide Gamer,

It has been that and will continue to be so. Writing a blog was my first best destiny. Anything else was a waste of material.....

Many thanks old chap - much appreciated!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hello there Old Painter Bob,

For as long as I am able - on that you can be sure!

Many thanks Bob,

All the best,

DC