tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post3764763299394975248..comments2024-03-24T07:20:37.190+00:00Comments on da Gobbo's Grotto - Wargaming blog: Jung Pirates board completedDa Gobbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-49131164147313028822016-07-19T13:34:53.837+01:002016-07-19T13:34:53.837+01:00I'm sure she will be, I hope we manage to sort...I'm sure she will be, I hope we manage to sort something out! Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-79146320408369505932016-07-19T12:26:23.495+01:002016-07-19T12:26:23.495+01:00Watch out, she`s infectious fun to hang out with, ...Watch out, she`s infectious fun to hang out with, and will keep you enthralled with tales of gaming for hours (but she`s a good listener too lol). I hope you guys do manage to meet up, I know you`d both have a blast.<br /><br /> I can`t make it over as its too much hassle finding people to look after the animals and stuff for so long, and besides, its nice for her to spend some qual` alone time with her elderly parents.Stephen Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704275344468801259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-62994437594219367862016-07-19T07:29:45.237+01:002016-07-19T07:29:45.237+01:00You'd be very welcome :-) I work shifts so giv...You'd be very welcome :-) I work shifts so give me a bit of a heads up if you manage to get your car privileges (teehee x) and I can let you know if/when I'm free. Look forward to (possibly) meeting you Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-86228483273919191912016-07-19T00:12:56.928+01:002016-07-19T00:12:56.928+01:00hmm, that's actually doable. If my parents don...hmm, that's actually doable. If my parents don't treat me like I`m still 14, and they trust me with their car for a day, I might drive over and say hi, see your collection first hand and maybe play a few games... but warn the wife I`m coming first lol.Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-16974053343993587042016-07-14T06:58:31.445+01:002016-07-14T06:58:31.445+01:00I'm in the most southeastern part of Kent, it&...I'm in the most southeastern part of Kent, it's a town called Ramsgate. From Felixstowe if you looked directly south its across the water! Sadly there is no boat service (which would be quicker) but by car it's about two and half to three hours travel xDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-59945405378126149802016-07-13T15:10:32.775+01:002016-07-13T15:10:32.775+01:00Cheers buddy ;-)Cheers buddy ;-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-79525288667506542422016-07-13T15:10:08.208+01:002016-07-13T15:10:08.208+01:00Oh yes it's definitely mentally stimulating as...Oh yes it's definitely mentally stimulating as you have to problem solve the finer detail. I do enjoy putting these projects together but I feel a bit "hobbied out" and flat afterward until the creative juices kick back in... ;-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-26711782941559517112016-07-13T15:04:23.052+01:002016-07-13T15:04:23.052+01:00Absolutely, vesy believable..... ;-)Absolutely, vesy believable..... ;-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-29071386420229760472016-07-13T15:03:11.967+01:002016-07-13T15:03:11.967+01:00That's vesy kind Tar' xxThat's vesy kind Tar' xxDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-3297619886541847612016-07-13T12:38:36.404+01:002016-07-13T12:38:36.404+01:00As Pa Larkin would say:
" Perfec` "As Pa Larkin would say:<br /><br />" Perfec` "Stephen Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704275344468801259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-23756799465017616682016-07-13T12:35:57.348+01:002016-07-13T12:35:57.348+01:00Actually, I will be over in the UK in two weeks ac...Actually, I will be over in the UK in two weeks actually. Where about`s are you Andy? I will be visiting parents in Felixstowe for a three weeks, so will have lots of spare time on my hands. Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-62590446518667917222016-07-13T12:32:00.702+01:002016-07-13T12:32:00.702+01:00*thinks to self* Wonders what Andy`s rusty old voi...*thinks to self* Wonders what Andy`s rusty old voice sounds like.<br /><br />What tar` says. <br /><br />You might surprise yourself if you tried a big BIG project like sarcophagi`s work. Yes his work looks stunningly fine and massive praise to him for it. Yet I believe you are capable of delivering similar. However as you rightly say, its very tiring and can totally drain you: sometimes though, this can be in a positive (mentally stimulating) thing.Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-35494640491102489302016-07-13T12:24:46.496+01:002016-07-13T12:24:46.496+01:00vesy good is the Irish version of what very good w...vesy good is the Irish version of what very good would mean in English.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-41483493377279761572016-07-13T12:23:17.145+01:002016-07-13T12:23:17.145+01:00Gosh, yes that's VESY good isn't it. Hmmmm...Gosh, yes that's VESY good isn't it. Hmmmm, but do you know what: I actually think you can match it. Okay its immensely impressive, but I believe if you undertook a massive game board project like that, you could do just as nicely. It`s all about making a nice baseboard, and having lots of amazing smaller projects to sit on top.. like this guy does. Its AMAZING yes, but so is yours. I think the correct reply here is THAT guys work is incredible, just like yours is too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-88337845287234522942016-07-13T12:14:00.235+01:002016-07-13T12:14:00.235+01:00me too, me too.. how about it Hil, shall we both d...me too, me too.. how about it Hil, shall we both descend upon him at once!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-42247418129647874272016-07-12T22:56:49.623+01:002016-07-12T22:56:49.623+01:00This guy's boards are the standard I'm aim...This guy's boards are the standard I'm aiming for<br /><br />http://sarcophagi.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Bushido%20Terrain<br /><br />If I do half as well, I will be a very happy wargamer indeed :-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-89786189141987486162016-07-12T22:42:03.780+01:002016-07-12T22:42:03.780+01:00I don't think anyone else would mimic my rusty...I don't think anyone else would mimic my rusty old voice Tarot ;-)<br /><br />I'm very pleased with the way it came out, as for a change it came out almost exactly how I pictured it in my head! This is most unusual for me but I'm glad it did. It does however leave me in a bit of a quandary as to how to maintain the standard and the answer is I can't, my next few posts will be quite pedestrian in comparison (actually tomorrow's is quite good too but...)<br /><br />blogging has encouraged me to "up my game" in every aspect of our awesome hobby thanks to the inspiration I gather from my fellow bloggers and the kind, encouraging words from the commenters here so I hope to continue with good quality projects, exhausting as they are (and this one has left me drained, in a good way) but I'm sure you'll understand if some of the posts are not quite up to THIS standard :-)<br /><br />Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-15880725144132634552016-07-12T22:27:57.690+01:002016-07-12T22:27:57.690+01:00Thank you Hil, you would of course be most welcome...Thank you Hil, you would of course be most welcome in da Grotto to play on the board, I'm hoping to game on it this Thursday do you think you'll make it to Kent by then? Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-52261936821582695282016-07-12T19:23:12.842+01:002016-07-12T19:23:12.842+01:00Okay.. who are you and what have you done with And...Okay.. who are you and what have you done with Andy? This just ups the stakes even higher than normal. Normal is like WAY high. But this lifts the bar to a standard I`ve not seen before. <br /><br />.. you sure you`re Andy?<br /><br />hehe I love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-9039919660353070132016-07-12T19:18:29.474+01:002016-07-12T19:18:29.474+01:00That`s just incredible. I`m rather speechless, as ...That`s just incredible. I`m rather speechless, as I can`t find enough superlatives to express my desire to play on this board.. no more even, I want to BE there walking amongst it, its so lifelike and desirable. Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-92058511190696703892016-07-12T14:51:53.428+01:002016-07-12T14:51:53.428+01:00Thank you Mathieu, I appreciate your kind words an...Thank you Mathieu, I appreciate your kind words and for taking the time to comment. :-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-37248592801625385372016-07-12T14:22:50.072+01:002016-07-12T14:22:50.072+01:00It looks extremly well ; willing to start pirates ...It looks extremly well ; willing to start pirates and now even more.<br />Super great job !Tihelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391281985033218642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-38670733892407087872016-07-11T21:14:09.986+01:002016-07-11T21:14:09.986+01:00Thank you Blackstar. **blushes**Thank you Blackstar. **blushes**Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-1152249587095095152016-07-11T20:32:00.596+01:002016-07-11T20:32:00.596+01:00All bow to the lord and master of terrain making! ...All bow to the lord and master of terrain making! Awesome, just awesome!BROODEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09621514586637558745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-38841411125492394632016-07-11T20:16:45.393+01:002016-07-11T20:16:45.393+01:00Thanks Clint I'm flattered by your praiseThanks Clint I'm flattered by your praise Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.com