Thursday, 3 April 2025

Thoughts On - Alumwell 30.03.2025

 Hi Everyone, 

                       The eve of the Alumwell show was cold and miserable as I walked home from my shopping expedition. I was in two minds whether to go at all, but I packed my bag ready and I would decide in the morning. The morning arrived, bright and sunny. I felt much better and decided to attend the show. I soon found the Circle Battle Group under their alias of "The Knights of St. George". I said "Hi" to all of the gang there, dumped my coat and bag with them, and then looked at the stalls and banners lining the walls.

                      

This was our Pirate Game, organised by Alan G.

Alan G put on a great pirate game, complete with galleons that were afloat in good condition, sinking and had actually sunk, (that would be me, LOL). Natives on the islands to be "bumped off" by cannon fire, sharks and dolphins in the sea, treasure chests to grab and Rum to drink. 

My Bosun did a last man standing against a gallant merchant vessel crew, after his mates had been horribly slain by the other members of the other attacking pirate ship. My brave captain was waiting in the longboat to rescue him, that is, if he survived the attack of the other pirate Captain who was trying to seize the vessel at the same time. Which was where we had to pack up.

 My photos are being uncooperative at the moment, so I cannot show you many battles taking place on the tables, but I will keep trying to display them here. 




More pictures to come.

I was very frugal in my spending this year, as I still have a lot of plastic to process at home. I bought three African circular huts that will see service as Celtic roundhouses for my Roman  stuff that is in the works, a laser cut slot together "Pig Pen" to go with it (but no animals) and an "Antenna setup" and some enemy figures to go with my sci-fy games. I did see some nice 3d planted fields and a wooden fort that would have done as a Roman marching Fort, but I can make do with a printed version for the time being. Unusual for me, nothing from the bring and buy table. Richard did sell all of his scenery that he brought along, so he was happy.

               I saw some of the regulars from previous years, the American re-enactment jeep, assorted chaps in uniforms of various types and the model display table, showing assorted dioramas, spaceships, The Eagle Moon Lander from Space 1999 and WWII scenes. One section had marvel figures displayed. I don't remember any space battle tables.

Thanks to all our club members who attended, April and Alan who gave Richard and I a lift home, and Nat who kindly offered too. Thanks too all of the  organisers, vendors and clubs that came and displayed great battles. We hope to see you back again next year.

hard did sell some of

Regards all,


Ivor Cogdell

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