tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post5661493954281422305..comments2024-03-28T15:12:41.463+00:00Comments on 28mm Victorian Warfare: The cost of neglectMichael Awdryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-24994295015095070932022-04-29T15:08:45.061+01:002022-04-29T15:08:45.061+01:00No funeral as such, but it took a while to actuall...No funeral as such, but it took a while to actually throw it away. It had been around for so long that I didn’t want to see it go.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-4305087988949984272022-04-29T15:04:33.762+01:002022-04-29T15:04:33.762+01:00Thank you so much, it has certainly had a very pos...Thank you so much, it has certainly had a very positive start. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-92173781403639057092022-04-29T15:02:47.364+01:002022-04-29T15:02:47.364+01:00Well thank you and I couldn’t agree more.Well thank you and I couldn’t agree more.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-47104785774964510522022-04-29T15:01:11.191+01:002022-04-29T15:01:11.191+01:00How on earth have you managed to get a disposable ...How on earth have you managed to get a disposable coffee cup to last so long? Knowing my luck the water would have seeped out and onto the table.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-5411948722626168002022-04-29T14:58:11.172+01:002022-04-29T14:58:11.172+01:00Thank you Dave, just not getting a break at the mo...Thank you Dave, just not getting a break at the moment and when I do, I tend to be so tired I find it difficult to concentrate on anything more than some television. Have been very envious of your holiday snaps, what a trip! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-81887977093798735762022-04-29T14:50:23.230+01:002022-04-29T14:50:23.230+01:00Thank you Dai, it really did help. I had quite a ...Thank you Dai, it really did help. I had quite a productive break, no real goals just working through an odd mix of things. Sadly the return to work has taken its toll again. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-61493607722177406942022-04-29T14:47:05.257+01:002022-04-29T14:47:05.257+01:00I love the idea of the baby juice bottle, fabulous...I love the idea of the baby juice bottle, fabulous! Happy to take the compliment too. 😉Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-14450075181202998012022-04-29T14:44:38.438+01:002022-04-29T14:44:38.438+01:00Thank you Dave, it really did complete the set as ...Thank you Dave, it really did complete the set as it were and wonderfully functional too. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-81028166174470289762022-04-29T14:42:50.738+01:002022-04-29T14:42:50.738+01:00Thank you Joe, was desperate to post something and...Thank you Joe, was desperate to post something and here I am at the end of the month and still not managing to keep up. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-68613051230598071752022-04-29T14:39:18.694+01:002022-04-29T14:39:18.694+01:00I have to confess, I started to think that it migh...I have to confess, I started to think that it might be better published on the 1st April, but alas no - all true. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-88269248740077294802022-04-29T14:32:47.921+01:002022-04-29T14:32:47.921+01:00Thank you so much. Lots done over the holiday per...Thank you so much. Lots done over the holiday period, but sadly not a huge amount of Victorian era models. That said I did put together a rather splendid paddle steamer that I hope will count. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-3126342493591817712022-04-29T14:29:11.573+01:002022-04-29T14:29:11.573+01:00Thank you A.J. I have managed to get some paintin...Thank you A.J. I have managed to get some painting done, but just not managed to balance the time with the blogging yet. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-52095718355139730862022-04-29T14:27:16.532+01:002022-04-29T14:27:16.532+01:00Thank you Frank, happy to report that painting is ...Thank you Frank, happy to report that painting is happening! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-68314490784093558252022-04-29T14:25:07.507+01:002022-04-29T14:25:07.507+01:00There, you see, I knew there would be others that ...There, you see, I knew there would be others that felt my pain. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-33454884222364060052022-04-29T14:23:20.472+01:002022-04-29T14:23:20.472+01:00Now let's be clear an empty jam jar would have...Now let's be clear an empty jam jar would have been a much more sensible way to go, but I have noticed over this barren period that sometimes buying things for the hobby is as good as actually doing the hobby. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-51064843405614259982022-04-29T14:21:15.165+01:002022-04-29T14:21:15.165+01:00Well absolutely and now having used it in anger I ...Well absolutely and now having used it in anger I can testify to the fact that it is easy to clean too. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-29335127006911851072022-04-29T14:20:11.423+01:002022-04-29T14:20:11.423+01:00Far too much going on, but it was one of those biz...Far too much going on, but it was one of those bizarre posts that kept writing. That said, a pint is by far the better option.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-11142575974128915042022-04-25T15:37:24.234+01:002022-04-25T15:37:24.234+01:00Great story about the water pot! Did it get a fune...Great story about the water pot! Did it get a funeral worth the service it gave you? ;-)<br /><br />Greetings<br />Peterpeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450643635236807442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-79555361036118253302022-04-16T10:08:07.840+01:002022-04-16T10:08:07.840+01:00Sad to read about what had happened to your long s...Sad to read about what had happened to your long serving water pot. May your new one bring you many days and nights of "hobby happiness". FourEyedMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161202517627920103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-31422628086632646222022-04-13T08:02:05.185+01:002022-04-13T08:02:05.185+01:00To some they may just do their job, to others this...To some they may just do their job, to others this classic Denby may be perceived a beautiful collection piece. All a matter of perspective. <br />Glad you are both well. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073593812112827411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-13205762256941036782022-04-11T15:47:53.878+01:002022-04-11T15:47:53.878+01:00Nice new pot,I'm afraid I view my water recept...Nice new pot,I'm afraid I view my water receptacle as disposable, it is after all a disposable card coffee cup,having said that it's lasted something like six years, I have been collecting possible replacements, I'm just waiting for it to fail but it doesn't seem in any hurry, have fun over your Easter break!<br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-23794945952869591382022-04-04T10:18:49.250+01:002022-04-04T10:18:49.250+01:00i am sure the new pot will do sterling service for...i am sure the new pot will do sterling service for you in the future ! Lets hope you hobby time returns in due course and you lighten the load somewhat with it. DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995593231170018770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-88300680669012278962022-04-04T02:31:36.666+01:002022-04-04T02:31:36.666+01:00Everything dies, even aged water pots.
I like th...Everything dies, even aged water pots. <br /><br />I like the new one though. I like that he/she/it matches well with the two step siblings. <br /><br />Am thinking that the new setup will help inspire newer and greater efforts coming off your stories paint desk!Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-28875080651693600072022-04-02T16:51:32.419+01:002022-04-02T16:51:32.419+01:00Sorry to hear about your loss Michael, it's si...Sorry to hear about your loss Michael, it's silly the things we get attached to, I was my brushes out in an old baby juice bottle that was my eldest sons, when he was little, I'd be deeply saddened to see it go, so fell you pain mate. However the "Denby" is all very civilised and much more in keeping with the image I have of you to be honest! 🧐<br /><br />Cheers Roger.Dick Garrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653744597413710281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-7307720538431186042022-04-02T10:57:54.852+01:002022-04-02T10:57:54.852+01:00Sorry for the loss of your old friend Michael, but...Sorry for the loss of your old friend Michael, but your new one fits in really well with the rest of the pots on the table.Dave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.com