Taking It On The Road - SALUTE, 'The Rejects' and The Dordogne

My apologies for the absence from the blog. We've been on vacation since the 15th and I bodged through this update on the go using our overstressed iPad which was a supreme test of nerves and patience.


We touched down in London on the 18th to visit with friends, check-out some sights and get a few last-minute details sorted before our hop over to France. I also got a chance to attend 'SALUTE' with my good friend Dallas (from The Fawcett Ave Conscripts), which was a complete blast.
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I only took a few pics with my crap phone camera, knowing that the event would be well documented by many others. Nonetheless, here are a few pics of two Napoleonic displays, a staggeringly huge 15mm Aspern-Essling game and a gorgeous 54mm Victrix scenario. To view excellent coverage of the show check out Sidney's and Big Lee's blogs as their photos and commentary are first-rate.

I managed to meet up with several bloggers who've I've become acquainted with over the past year. It was very nice to put faces to names and to meet some new folk as well. I had an especially nice time with Michael from MiniStories and his mates from Holland, Rob and Jacco, who we joined for dinner and drinks after Salute. Really great guys.

Speaking of great guys I, along with fellow bloggers Seb and Tamsin were were kindly invited to a Sunday game by Ray, Fran, Postie and fellow 'Reject' Big Lee. This was held at Posties lair, a wonderful wargaming shed that dominates his backyard.

The game was an ACW scenario 'The Battle of Salutesville' based loosely on the prelude to Antietam (or Sharpesburg, depending on your leanings).

Above is the Union command: Ray, myself and Seb. If I look somewhat stunned and incredulous in the photos it is not due to the game, it's probably because I was operating on a couple hours sleep - bloody jetlag - that, or its simply my natural expression... Nonetheless, I had just a super time and a huge thanks go out to Ray for coordinating, Postie for hosting, Fran for the cuisine and the rest of the attendees for their great company. It was really a fabulous day!

Finally, here is a shot of me looking far too smug at the cottage we've rented in Turenne, France. A lovely spot and highly recommended for a little R&R.

In my next post I'll talk about my upcoming project which is not uncommon but little odd.