Saturday, 21 December 2024

‘Twas the (Four) Night(s) before Christmas…..


Definitely looks better at night!

A little earlier than usual but I have a busy few days coming up before ‘Der Tag’! I will post a review of the year later but for now would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for a peaceful and healthy new year!

For our part it will be the four of us for the Christmas break - both my son and daughter have finished work for the holidays - and so far we have everything in place and on schedule for the 25th. I have been reading a couple of books about card games for our holiday gaming sessions - usually we play Sevens - so we may try something new. Failing that we have our old standbys of Buccaneer, Monopoly and Escape from Atlantis - not sure if there would be any appetite for Battle of the Little Big Horn or Campaign!

On the more familiar gaming front the only piece of news I have to report is that Warbases have posted out my order so as soon as it arrives I can get to work once again on the ships for Developing the Portable Ironclads Wargame.

I may get some painting in if I can but it does not matter if this does not come to pass - family time is the thing and we also have a couple of films lined up. Oh, and plenty of edibles and drinkables!

So once again, have a great time however you do what you do and I will catch up before the new year!

Feliz Navidad and all that and god bless us, everyone!

16 comments:

Michael said...

Have a wonderful Christmas. I have two predreadnought fleets to make friends with (German and Russian Baltic squadrons) and another project by changing the Russo-Japanese war for WW1 but moving it back into the late 19th Century. Should be fun without the Dreadnoughts.

David Crook said...

Hi Michael,

And the same to you sir! Always like to see pre dreads making an appearance - an alternate RJW would be fun and you have reminded me that I need to give some thought to the period.

All the best and compliments of the season,

DC

The Good Soldier Svjek said...

The Season's Greetings to you and yours,.

Rob Young said...

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

tradgardmastare said...

Have a great Christmas and I look forward to seeing the ships built.
Alan

The Jolly Broom Man said...

Merry Christmas matey!

Steve J. said...

We are back to a full house for the next 5 days or so, so precious little time for much gaming related activity, other than reading, which is of course always a good thing to do. Merry Xmas to you and yours and look forward to more posts as always:)!

David Crook said...

Right back at you old chap! Have a good one!

David Crook said...

Thanks Alan! All the best to you and yours and so am I looking forward to seeing the ships built!

David Crook said...

And to you old chap! Let us hope that 2025 is rather less challenging…. ;-)

David Crook said...

Thanks Steve! Have a good one and catching up with reading is always a good thing. More posts in the new year - lots to be doing!

All the best,

DC

david in suffolk said...

Have a great Xmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to more blogging in 2025..

David Crook said...

Merry Christmas Rob! All the best for 2025!

David Crook said...

Merry Christmas to you Mr Barnes! Plenty of blogging planned for next year!

All the best,

DC

Jonathan Freitag said...

Merry Christmas, David! Enjoy your holiday gaming with the family.

David Crook said...

And to you and yours old chap! We will certainly get some games in and I am hoping to get some ships built and figures painted!

All the best,

DC