The Other ShedCon, 16/17 November 2019

[Willz the Wargamer]

Excellent stuff Gary, thanks for sharing.

Willz.

[goat major]

Iain personally leads his French cavalry in a charge up the hill and cuts through two British regiments to win the whole battle in a single turn

[Count Belisarius]

Surely that's him on the square base with the numbers on?

[tim.w]

Surely that's him on the square base with the numbers on?

I thought that was one of his odd dice?

[BaronVonWreckedoften]

Surely that's him on the square base with the numbers on?

I don't think he looks trampled into the dirt enough.

[Tim Hall]

It was a valiant and gallant charge, a real all or nothing gamble and it paid off, thus proving that when the chips are down he can lead cavalry with the best of them. I am not in the least bit miffed that he cut down my brave infantry.

A great weekend's wargaming, with Gary's wonderful collection, and his terrific hosting and patient and knowledgable umpiring. And in very good company, it doesn't get much better.

[goat major]

Indeed it was superb. Thanks to Gary form being a fantastic and inspirational host

[garyp]

Well, that was good fun. A re-imagining of Quatre Bras using assorted SYW figures resulted in a narrow victory for the French. It really could've gone down to the wire - 2 of the French brigades were 1 casualty away from breaking, which would have reversed the result. EB's cavalry charge really did turn the battle and made a decisive difference. A great bunch of players made the whole event great fun to organise. We have a new LAW device to manufacture - a 'smugometer'. Much allied smugness in evidence all day Saturday and until about 11 this morning, after which EB grabbed the controls and turned it up to overdrive, culminating in a 'follow me' order onto the flank of a British battalion poised to deliver the coup de grace to a French infantry battalion in the centre of the field. Tim and Peeler took it with good grace - only every 3rd word starting with f. Great fun guys, definitely look to do another next year.

[garyp]

Oh, and highlight of the day - Peeler stabbing himself on Iain Mac's lancers. Sharp pins in fingers. Then EVERY word began with a F!

[Essex Boy]

Thank you chaps for a brilliant weekend. Loads of laughs and nail biting moments. And thank you Tim for being such a splendid opponent.

Gary is a top host and his 18thC collection is a wonder to behold. I hope I get invited back.

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