...just!
More a proof of life post than anything else, I just wanted to apologise for not being as prolific with my comments around the Blogosphere as I would have liked. I know that I have missed a great many posts from the splendid blogs that I like to follow, but with the long Michaelmas Term finally drawing to a close tomorrow, I am hoping to start to redress this.
There has been nothing too sinister to report other than a mountain of reports and all the festivities that come with the run up to Christmas, but with one thing or other my hobby time seems to have evaporated somewhat of late.
'Dinovember' ground to a rather sudden halt, but looking back at the group photograph of all that was managed, I wasn't too disappointed with the output. Another birthday has come and gone and I was fortunate enough to be gifted some additions to the lead pile and what with the arrival of a couple of Kickstarters, eagle eyed readers with have noticed that the '28mm Victorian Warfare' tally counter is perilously close to being in the red.
Speaking of eyes, I have also got round to getting some new glasses, including a pair of readers for close work - something that has been long overdue. It baffles me that I managed to neglect something that is so precious to me for so long.
Finally, then, I feel it only right and proper to acknowledge the impending hobby juggernaut that is the 'VII Annual Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge'. I have once again thrown my hat into the ring with no fewer than ninety nine other painters and look forward to seeing what wonders will be produced over the winter period. Prepping is underway, but one of the elements I am most looking forward to is the 'entry fee' that will see me collaborating with two of my fellow contributors to see what we can come up with as a team.
So once again it is time to hoist the Christmas banner atop the front page as I look forward to spending some time with family and friends.
Great to see you back. Damn this half term sucks!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, It's the party season after all....
ReplyDeletePS, love that boring machine.
Three days to go...not that I'm counting or anything?
ReplyDeleteNice to see you back sir!
ReplyDeleteAnd just in time for the challenge sir.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see all is well at Awdry Towers!
ReplyDeleteRay posted this picture on G+. What a fun image.
ReplyDeleteSplendid - I know the feeling. It's a struggle to keep up with all the good stuff folk in the blogosphere are producing.
ReplyDeleteOne did not doubt your continued existence. But one did miss seeing some terrific painted figures.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, I've still got 5 days to go
ReplyDeleteNice to see you posting and to see your Dinovember outputs. :)
ReplyDeleteAs someone who periodically hits painting slumps or blocks, you have my empathy. :)
Glad to hear you survived another term! Enjoy your break from the little perishers and crack on with painting some lovely miniatures
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you are well, and well stocked for minis by the look of things. the challenge wouldn't be the same without the visual treats you provide us so I'm glad you're joining us once again :)
ReplyDeleteGood to hear old boy!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you are on track for the Challenge once again mate. Very much looking forward to your usual epic bonus rounds!
ReplyDeleteGood to know you're backin the mix
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Michael!
ReplyDeleteHola Buenas
ReplyDeleteGrato es leerte otra vez
Buena semana
I shall, as always, look forward to your Challenge entries!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you back again and looking forward to what you come up with in the challenge!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Yes, 'tis the season for modelers to remember they have family. (:O) Enjoy yours to full measure, sir.
ReplyDeleteAah Michael , good to hear you are girding your loins for the winter season!
ReplyDeleteNice to know all's well. Good luck with the challenge.
ReplyDeleteNearly Christmas 😫
ReplyDeleteWell all I have done for 2 months is prep figures for AHPC so you have done far better than me!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear your still out there, and best of luck with the mammoth (see what I did there) undertaking that is the Analog (sooner you than me, mate!).
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
Good to see you back again and glad you can start to wind down for your break. Well apart from all the prep you will have to do :-)
ReplyDeleteIan
I think Dinovember turned out quite well. Quality over quantity right? Looking forward to seeing your work in the challenge this year. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back! Still quite a nice effort during Dinovember even if hobby time was cut short! And a happy belated birthday! Seems like it was a good one with the leadpile growing :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your blog is alive! I figured you were off the grid in prep for the Painting Challenge, perhaps keeping a tight lid on some of your works. Oh joy new glasses, I have my appointment tomorrow & will decide whether to delay once again the life changing Bi-focals paradigm. We shall see <---(HAHAHAHHA)
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you've just been busy and not unwell, etc.
ReplyDeleteYour Dinovember group is fine as is mate.
Good luck with the Analogue Challenge. I almost applied to join this year... almost.
Merry Christmas, my friend, and a happy new year!
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