Friday, 7 October 2011

SITREP

I'm glad to report that I returned to work this week. Only a couple of hours a day at the mo' but I'm back in the game and that's what's important. Even a few hours a day has left me crushingly tired by the time I get indoors and I've fallen asleep on the train home more than once. Luckily not beyond my stop!

This has meant that whilst I've started the Eton Rifles, they won't be finished till the weekend. They're a fun project and I want to enjoy painting them rather than slapping on a coat of paint and splodge of DPM for the sake of the blog.

From next week I'm leading a new team. I can't say that I'm not chuffed at the opportunity and looking forward to the challenge. And the challenge isn't so much managing down, I very much intend to mould the team to manage their own agreed workload based on the client's required outcomes and lead by example. No the challenge is still  managing upwards. But it's the weekend - time to switch off and recuperate.

Wednesday night's game........... superb. Not least because I won of course, and against increasing odds to boot. Debriefing with Maff ....we're both happy with how the events and politics flow from our games to influence the next one. Rather than having them directed by a script, eg the Taffs learn from this shambles and aim to increase number of cadre elements in units, and focus on better training.....if time allows it. The Paras now believe three Toms are worth ten Taffs. Hubris? Will they consequently stage an operation that has all the hallmarks of being "A Taff Too Far". Why the hell not!

Tired. Meant to order some Falklands figs from CP-Models but that gritty, tired behind the eyes feeling has stopped me. Definitely, definitely order over the weekend. Plus, get some more Falklands era figs from Platoon 20 to finish off a Para Company. Tony has rejigged his moulds/packaging, so I also want to include a pack of SBS (P-B10) now that there's two of each SBS figure in the pack. That hooded guy is perfect gun toting Trot in a cagoule.

Going to SKELP in Forfar on Saturday and meeting up with Major Mike. If you are there and want to look me up and say 'hello' please do.

Cheers
Mark
  
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  1. tradgardmastare8 October 2011 at 06:27

    Enjoy Skelp today- It is a pleasent venue and good day out -I have been in past years...
    A positive step your return to work and all the very best with the new team.
    BTW I continue to enjoy your blog with it's inspiring games and divers content.
    best wishes
    Alan

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  2. Mark8 October 2011 at 08:43

    Thanks Alan.

    I got the all clear from the Neurologist at ARI this week so it's the first time I'll have driven a car in 5 months.

    Cheers
    Mark

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  3. Christopher Moody8 October 2011 at 12:24

    Watch out folks he is on the road! :P Congratulations on being able to drive and work again. I understand how frustrating it is when you feel like your gears are spinning and wasting time when you would rather be working.

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  4. Blastwall8 October 2011 at 18:57

    Good to hear you back to work. Am loving the scenario's - it's like a Winter of '79 Soap! Sadly, poor old Dropship has become very very BORING without your guiding hand and passion....

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  5. Mark10 October 2011 at 00:19

    Kind of you to say Blastwall. I'm actually envious of some of the posts the new crew have made. Dropship kept me sane but it also kept me away from gaming.

    Having loads of fun with Winter of '79. And it's positively altered a lot of my attitudes towards gaming.

    Cheers
    Mark

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