tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post6163596037878597005..comments2024-03-27T07:02:30.838+00:00Comments on A Wargaming Odyssey: Marcus Aurelius, Omar Khayyam and a New BeginningDavid Crookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-5137702546810918232021-12-06T08:43:52.795+00:002021-12-06T08:43:52.795+00:00Hello there David in Suffolk,
I have always enjoy...Hello there David in Suffolk,<br /><br />I have always enjoyed reading around the period of military history I am gaming as I believe it helps to give a more rounded overview of the era. That is the theory anyway!<br /><br />I was genuinely surprised to have gotten this new role but delighted that I have - there is hope for us after all!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-91495258986901368212021-12-05T18:09:33.212+00:002021-12-05T18:09:33.212+00:00Shows how a hobby like wargaming can get you readi...Shows how a hobby like wargaming can get you reading and learning in all sorts of areas, and broaden the mind.<br />And congrats on your new job - there's hope for us 'mature' folk yet! <br />david in suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945969485547328039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-37998530478852450592021-12-02T14:06:07.526+00:002021-12-02T14:06:07.526+00:00Hiya Maudlin Jack Tar,
The new job is very much b...Hiya Maudlin Jack Tar,<br /><br />The new job is very much bigger than the sum of its parts and I am properly excited about it - even at 61 years of age!<br /><br />All the best and many thanks old chap,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-24450329321192750112021-12-02T13:31:46.845+00:002021-12-02T13:31:46.845+00:00Congratulations on the new job - sounds like it...Congratulations on the new job - sounds like it's perfect for you!Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-81286796599640241642021-12-02T09:40:50.433+00:002021-12-02T09:40:50.433+00:00Hello there Steve J,
Thank you old chap. If I hav...Hello there Steve J,<br /><br />Thank you old chap. If I have learned anything over the last few years then appreciating what you have rather than what you keep wanting must be one of the key points. Both books reinforce this, albeit in different ways and for me, one of life's inveterate tail chasers, they have proven to be consistently good at 'grounding' me.<br /><br />The Qu'ran is an interesting read and for me it came across as a very practical, yet absolute, guide to life. One for your future reading list for the reasons you mention although personally I cannot see an end to religious based violence anytime soon. <br /><br />I hope that the new job will allow me to spread my time out rather more effectively than I can now and with many positive benefits as a result.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DC<br /><br />David Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-56436194570157467722021-12-02T09:21:54.528+00:002021-12-02T09:21:54.528+00:00A very interesting post David and one that I can r...A very interesting post David and one that I can relate to in many ways, both good and bad. I think as we get older we hopefully learn to live with the deck that life has thrown at us and to enjoy it as much as we can. After the 'Big C' diagnosis 3 years ago, I have taken the Scottish "Enjoy your living', you're a long time dead" to heart!<br /><br />Congrats on the new job, with all the associated benefits that go with it. Having more time at home is certainly something that we've all come to enjoy much more since Covid struck.<br /><br />I've wanted to read both books for many years, having dabbled with the Meditations via one of those very cheap, small books published a good few years ago that gave a 20 top list of his sayings as it were. The Qu'ran is also on my list to read but I'm not sure my wife would be too happy, given all the religious violence she experienced and her family still are in Nigeria. Maybe one day...Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-91845747758244350372021-12-02T08:08:08.155+00:002021-12-02T08:08:08.155+00:00Hello there tradgardmastare,
Thank you old chap -...Hello there tradgardmastare,<br /><br />Thank you old chap - much appreciated! I have found the last six months to be a real challenge and it has certainly taken its toll on me but all being well a better new year will follow.<br /><br />We still have some issues to be resolved but I will be far better placed to deal with as I will be able to make far more effective use of my time - that includes packing parcels....:-)<br /><br />All the best and thanks once again,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-28766098929739533452021-12-02T07:22:27.753+00:002021-12-02T07:22:27.753+00:00Congratulations on the new job and all the good th...Congratulations on the new job and all the good things that come with it. <br />I enjoyed reading about your reading too.<br />It has been a stressful year for you and yours, may the coming weeks and months bring better times.tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-17926724318066318502021-12-02T05:55:10.009+00:002021-12-02T05:55:10.009+00:00Hi there nundanket,
You are absolutely right re t...Hi there nundanket,<br /><br />You are absolutely right re the age thing - aches, pains and more funerals than weddings seems to be the order of the day. I tend to veer between extremes in my ability to cope with life ‘stuff’ and so contending with multiple dramas has really taken it out of me in the short term. All is more settled now and the two books mentioned have certainly helped - along with the unconditional support from friends and family.<br /><br />The new job is a huge development and in one fell swoop has addressed a number of issues so next year will be better methinks!<br /><br />All the best and thanks,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-4101093429347263942021-12-02T05:47:35.114+00:002021-12-02T05:47:35.114+00:00Hello Bob,
Thank you old chap. It is a good feeli...Hello Bob,<br /><br />Thank you old chap. It is a good feeling knowing that I can now stick my head above the parapet without it getting shot off (despite the presence of the ongoing shelling!).<br /><br />I feel cautiously optimistic about the new year and certainly hope to be getting some more hobby time in.<br /><br />All the best and thanks,<br /><br />DC<br />David Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-56669487814351295702021-12-02T05:44:39.311+00:002021-12-02T05:44:39.311+00:00Hello there Aly,
It has been an incredibly diffic...Hello there Aly,<br /><br />It has been an incredibly difficult few months for sure and whilst many of the difficulties are still with I think that we have at last gotten some degree of a handle on that which we can meaning that that we cannot does not seem quite so trying!<br /><br />The new job is such a tonic for all the right reasons and so has lifted my well being immeasurably - I hope the positive vibes will spill over into areas of life for 2022!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-24405695089456321192021-12-02T05:39:26.420+00:002021-12-02T05:39:26.420+00:00G’Day Paul,
Thank you old chap - I certainly hope...G’Day Paul,<br /><br />Thank you old chap - I certainly hope so! Congratulations on your new role as well - very exciting indeed!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-59116280911035151032021-12-02T05:38:23.697+00:002021-12-02T05:38:23.697+00:00Hello there Graham C,
Many thanks old chap. Back ...Hello there Graham C,<br /><br />Many thanks old chap. Back in the day I really used to enjoy WRG 6th edition and owned a number of armies in both 25/28 and 15mm. The one that I found the trickiest to use but the most fun if you got it right was Later Carthaginian. <br /><br />Good times indeed!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-40852237776389172392021-12-02T02:27:05.580+00:002021-12-02T02:27:05.580+00:00Interesting musings David. I think you’re a simila...Interesting musings David. I think you’re a similar age to me, and we’ve both had bad things happening to those in our families. I think that’s a feature of our age. It does seem at times like there’s no light shining.<br /><br />However, like you I think there are some things we’ve learned that help us. And other sources of comfort around like the two books you’ve mentioned.<br /><br />And some great news for you at the end. Congratulations!nundankethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895608927860103442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-65629609795036170742021-12-01T23:20:16.182+00:002021-12-01T23:20:16.182+00:00David,
After a pretty awful few months, it’s good...David,<br /><br />After a pretty awful few months, it’s good to read that you will be starting a new job in just a short time … and that it will enable you to be on hand to support Laurel when she needs it, you will have more free time, and you will be saving money on travel costs.<br /><br />I’m sure that once Christmas is behind you, 2022 will be a better year for you and your family … and that you find plenty of time for wargaming.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-43347960897747005892021-12-01T23:17:13.459+00:002021-12-01T23:17:13.459+00:00Splendid news David…
61?… you are such a youngster...Splendid news David…<br />61?… you are such a youngster… of course someone would want a go ahead lad like yourself 😁<br />Anything that allows you to have more time for your loved ones and the small pleasures in life is a good thing…<br /><br />Many years ago I had a beautifully illustrated edition of the Rubaiyat … sadly long lost it time, house moves and divorces… I really should find a replacement.<br /><br />Here’s to a brave new future…<br /><br />All the best. Aly<br />Aly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-59350270938832648022021-12-01T21:53:56.956+00:002021-12-01T21:53:56.956+00:00Great news on the new gig DC - hopefully a great i...Great news on the new gig DC - hopefully a great indicator that the worm has turned!Paul O'Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611720164170399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-40018489767952073292021-12-01T21:51:11.584+00:002021-12-01T21:51:11.584+00:00Very interesting and informative post re your read...Very interesting and informative post re your readings, I can’t match you other than I keep looking longingly at a return to WRG 6th edition <br />Brilliant news on the new job and with all the added perks that goes with it the biggest being working from home enjoy.Graham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.com