On average, how much time elapses between saying to yourself "Hey, what a cool period/idea/army!" to actually purchasing the required minis/terrain/books etc.?...
I used to be really impulsive. However, as my lead pile has accumulated, and my willingness to take on new projects has evaporated, I'm a bit less interested...
... This is a bit sad, but I got myself disciplined over this. I used to do this on impulse. Now I buy a year's worth of painting once a year at the same show....
I love hearing about the mind set of wargamers. I never think comments about the thought process behind our hobby to be anything but constructive...if only to...
Its all in the psychology applied. I'm currently working on two fairly decent sized projects. I had told myself to curtail additional buying until these...
Actualy, it kind of depends. To a certain degree, inspiration and opportunity have to come together. I have some cavemen now. I'd known there were more or...
two and a half minutes.. the internet is a dangerous thing.,.. and there is a Larry strip there: 'aren't you worried about all this time he spends online.. he...
I'm very much a project-oriented person, and usually can remain focused on a project for long periods of time. So, even though I'm not a super fast painter,...
Hello All, Here’s the first update for Peninsula Campaigns 2008: We’ve already got some dealers coming in. Dean Rapp from Battlefield Creations will be ...
CONTACT INFORMATION: CONVENTION DIRECTOR: Tom Bryant Please address emails with the following in the subject lines to assist me in organizing things: Email:...
We know we have our American readers who must follow their football and must know this athletic stat....and think it humorous.....or not... DH by the way...it...
I believe for athletes the goal is the 5 minute mile, not the 5 minute 40 yard (or 40 meter) dash. David ... From: "minisman202" <doug_hamm@...> ... ...
This group, for one following a cartoon strip, is sure low on input....thus, to add interest, please contribute your favorite military related quote. Eric and...
"Guess we don't take prisoners today, Sir?" .....Asked by a trooper of the 7th Cavalry at the Little Big Horn, of Custer. "And another 6...take 2 more...
While not a military quote, it is a true experience: "Hello, WWII Minis Inc. How can I help you?" Larry asks: "When are you guys going to put out some models...
"We have met the enemy and they are ours!" (John Paul Jones?) Well of course they are!!!!! Who else are they shooting at? Heaven forbid we fire upon someone...
Personal favourite is: "Don't worry men, they couldn't hit an elephant at this dist...." Attributed to General Spottiswoode ACW cheers Doug Melville ... ...
Actually, Oliver Hazard Perry after the Battle of Lake Erie. He goes on to list the captured ships. There is, of course, the version from the old Pogo comic...
Thanks for the correction, David. I knew he was a navy guy, but was shooting for the hip! Tom Dye GFI In a message dated 9/16/2008 6:59:50 P.M. Mountain...
and of course Nappy is always good for a couple: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte "Never mind whether he is...
"If it moves, salute it; if it doesn't move, paint it white." -anonymous "I don't know what they'll do to the enemy; but, by God, they frighten me." ...
I always love the one about not firing until you see the whites of their eyes and then mention how hard that is to do (paint the eyes) with/on 6mm figures... ...
British comedy brought us the fabulous General Melchett: “E-e-exactly! And that is what is so brilliant about it. It will catch the watchful Hun totally off...
Wellington in the Penninsular when reviewing his forces "I don't know what they'll do to the enemy; but, by God, they frighten me." Uxbridge to Wellington at...
... of the ... LOL. Made me think of the British Telecom commercial back in the early 80s? Remember that anyone? Custer answering phone: "It's reinforcements."...
I don't know if General Patton actually said this, but I love the part in the beginning of the movie where George C. Scott said something to the effect of "You...
It is well that war is so terrible - otherwise we would grow too fond of it. Robert E. Lee (1807 - 1870), Statement at the Battle of Fredericksburg (13th...
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