Nows Con

[Zakopious]

The Northern Ohio Wargaming Society is looking for gamemasters for:
NOWSCON 2012
Sheffield Lake, Ohio
(Just West of Cleveland, on the lake!)
Miniatures, Board Games, Historical
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Ancients

Saturday, September 29 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
Sunday, September 30 - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

In the Sheffield Lake Civic Center, 4575 East Lake Rd,
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054.

For more information see the files in: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/...yguid=38753461

There is no charge to join the Yahoo group for information.

Ken

[Jager]

In a perfect example of how the universe works, I finally got my OK from work for the 29th the day after the pre-reg book came out. Never-the-less, I will be there, with planes and a will to fly. Also, there's some interesting games on the pre-reg list too.
Karl

[Zakopious]

Only 10 days until NOWS CON.

[Jager]

I'll be seting up in the open gaming area, and by request, I'll be running "Snoopy vs the Gotha Brothers". Depending on the number of interested players, the Red Baron may show also
Karl

[Jager]

I'll be setting up in the open gaming area, and by request, I'll be running "Snoopy vs the Gotha Brothers". Depending on the number of interested players, the Red Baron may show also
Karl

[Zakopious]

The evil German Gotha Bombers will attempt to bomb the Orphan Toy Factory but Snoopy will prevent them from doing the nefarious deed.

[Jager]

The evil German Gotha Bombers will attempt to bomb the Orphan Toy Factory but Snoopy will prevent them from doing the nefarious deed.

But why would the Germans use valuable aircraft to bomb an obviously non-military target? What do they know is actually being made there? Are they right?
Tune in next time for the answer

Karl

[Zakopious]

"why would the Germans use valuable aircraft to bomb an obviously non-military target?"

BECAUSE THEY ARE EVIL !

[Nightbomber]

Maybe because they want to free the orphans who are slave-workers there and produce toys for adults in that factory? The brave German knights of the skies can not stand the fate of those imprisoned children any more.

[Zakopious]

IF there were orphan slave-workers in the factory, bombing would kill them, not free them.

This would only emphasize that the Central Empires are Evil !

Thus, it is Snoopy's sworn duty to stop the bombers from destroying the Orphan Toy Factory and ruining Christmas for the orphans.

[Jager]

Ok guys, chill;
This is suposed to be a friendly little game.
Karl

[Nightbomber]

we're just joking!

[Zakopious]

Andrzej is about 4500 miles from me.

Not much chance of getting close enough to do any real harm.

But if he were here, my Snoopy would shoot him down in a heart-beat.

[Nightbomber]

Andrzej is about 4500 miles from me.

Not much chance of getting close enough to do any real harm.

But if he were here, my Snoopy would shoot him down in a heart-beat.

That's unfair, that the Huns have no such muppet to counter Snoopy

[wargamer]

No problemo, the Red Baron and his circus will escort the valiant bombers to take out the nefarious evil factory.

Richmond Businesses

This large industrial complex on North E between 13th and 15th Streets became the home of the American Seeding Machine Company in 1903. Prior to that time it was the Hoosier Drill Works, a company that had started in Milton, Indiana and moved to this location in Richmond in 1878. John M. Westcott was the president, and he surrounded himself with his three sons-in-law as officers. At least in 1899, it could claim to be the largest factory in the world devoted entirely to the manufacture of seeding machines. In 1920, it became the Richmond Unit of the International Harvester Company, which closed in 1957.

Obviously this factory truly produces mechanic devices for use on the battlefield, instead of tractors, they produce tanks for the war. Obviously a justifiable target. (How the bleep anyone expects to bomb Richmond Indiana from Europe in 1918 I have NO idea!)

[Zakopious]

That's unfair, that the Huns have no such muppet to counter Snoopy

What about "Pif & Hercule", "Alberne Katze", "Sylvester" or "Tom & Jerry" ?

A German cat would make a good opponent for Snoopy.

[Zakopious]

No problemo, the Red Baron and his circus will escort the valiant bombers to take out the nefarious evil factory.

Whose side are you on ?

[wargamer]

Whose side are you on ?

Hey you never underestimate the enemy... Just do not do a McClellan and really overestimate em.

Besides if he is on a boat with the bombers trying to get close enough to bomb Indiana, then you can try to sink them at sea!

[Zakopious]

What about "Pif & Hercule", "Alberne Katze", "Sylvester" or "Tom & Jerry" ?

A German cat would make a good opponent for Snoopy.

Add "Fix and Fox" to the above list.

[Zakopious]

Only 8 days til NOWS CON.

[Zakopious]

That's unfair, that the Huns have no such muppet to counter Snoopy

Finally found the perfect Muppet for the Central Empires, it is Pepi Le Pew.

[wargamer]

So now we have a frenchie on the Huns side?


Mayhaps try Professor Ludwig von Drake instead?

[Zakopious]

So now we have a frenchie on the Huns side?


Mayhaps try Professor Ludwig von Drake instead?

Professor Ludwig von Drake is a kindly senior citizen.

He does not show the cruel, unscrupulous, malevolent nature that I am trying to portray.

Perhaps, Black Pete could be used to represent the Central Empires.

[Zakopious]

Lucifer from the Cinderella movie is another possibility.

[wargamer]

Hokay now I understand. You need agitprop to pander to your need to create evil in a evil situation. You wish to blame individual fighters instead of the bureaucrats who created the situation.

[Zakopious]

Hokay now I understand. You need agitprop to pander to your need to create evil in a evil situation. You wish to blame individual fighters instead of the bureaucrats who created the situation.

Ultimately, we could blame Gavrilo Princip for the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

However, I am willing to blame the fighters and the bureaucrats in the Central Empires so that Snoopy will have evil enemies to combat.

[Zakopious]

To All,

If you want to Prereg for NOWSCON 2012, you will need to get your registration in the amil this weekend. Some events are filling up, and I expect some will sell out prior to the con.

Below is a list of all events, the prereg book can be downloaded from our Yahoo group website

The Northern Ohio Wargaming Society presents!
NOWSCON 2012
Sheffield Lake , Ohio
(Just West of Cleveland , on the lake!)
Miniatures Board Games Historical
Fantasy Science Fiction Ancients

Saturday, September 29 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
Sunday, September 30 - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
At the Sheffield Lake Civic Center, 4575 East Lake Rd ,
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054.
Prereg Weekend admission is only $15! Alternatively, Saturday only admission is $10 or Sunday only admission is $5.
For more information write:
NOWSCON ‘12
14331 Claremont Ave
Middleburg Hts , OH 44130
Or email us at mailto:ux2qc@msn.com
For the latest convention updates, information on accommodations, or to view pictures and event descriptions from conventions past checkout our website,
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Northe...rgamingSociety .
NOWSCON events stress high quality miniatures, modeling, and terrain. NOWSCON features historical and Science Fiction miniatures gaming from Ancients to Star Wars! Games will include American Civil War, Battletech, Desperado, Limeys and Slimeys, Full Thrust, 25 MM Castle Siege, DBA a selection of board games, a small flea market, and much, much more! Hope to see you there!
Saturday Events
Note in addition to our scheduled events, NOWS will also have an open gaming area for additional Board Game and smaller miniature game play.
Event Day Start End Gamemaster Max # Code
Title Time Time Players
Saturday Morning Games
MN 01 Sat 09:00 13:00 Jim Kasper 8 2A
Breakout – Damn Battleships Again (DBSA) – German Battle cruisers attempt to breakout from a British blockade. Pre-World War I Naval Using the DBSA Rules 1/2400th scale.
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MN 02 Sat 09:00 13:00 John Patrick 8 2A
“Aristotle Down” – 18mm Victorian Science Fiction Set in John Carters Mars – Mars: 1884. The Aristotle, a British transport from Earth has crashed. A relief column from the M.E.F. has been sent, but what dangers lurk in the wasteland? Sponsored by the Black River Wargame Society.
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MN 03 Sat 09:00 13:00 Michael Balough 4 2A
Warhammer 40k – Ork Stomp - What could be more fun than two Space Marine units kicking some Ork butt? Of course, the Orks may have something else in mind!
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MN 04 Sat 09:00 13:00 Rick Dunn 6 1A
A Bridge Too Far – 28mm French and Indian War Game - French and Indians attempt to capture a bridge held by the British and Americans who must try to reinforce and hold it all costs. Rules taught.
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MN 05 Sat 09:00 13:00 Joe Swartz 10 1A
Maginot Line (Ancient Miniatures 25mm, using Modified Classical Hack set of rules) – At what would become the site of the future Maginot line, The Romans have built a fort. The barbarians don’t like the fort. Can barbarians from east of the Rhine successfully storm the walls?
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MN 06 Sat 10:00 14:00 Don Rempinski 8 2B
Break out the Big Guns –Full Thrust – Are you tired of hearing, “Lets mix things up and just use the small ships.” Are you tired of seeing unrealistic, unbalanced tournament fleets? REAL fleets don’t fight that way! This time we fight the way REAL fleets fight…with heavy capitols everywhere and the bare minimum of screening ships.
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Saturday Afternoon Games
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MN 07 Sat 14:00 18:00 David Kasper 10 2A
Heroes and Henchmen 1889 – Victorian Science Fiction – Build your own group of explorers and tackle the wastes of Mars to uncover the lost tomb of Sytonk Myker. Rules Heroes and Henchmen. Rules Taught

MN 08 Sat 14:00 18:00 Wayne Brabender 6 2B
Japanese Civil War – Taiko D6 Rules – 25mm Japanese Warlord vs. armed Monks in this Japanese based ancient game, in the age of Bushido.
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MN 09 Sat 14:00 18:00 Jim Kopchak 6 2B
2nd Manassas (Aug 29, 1862) Porters Attack on Longstreet (15mm American Civil War using Civil War Commander II rules) – Porter and McDowell received the infamous Joint order from Pope instructing them to “Attack Jackson ’s right, but be ready to withdraw 3 miles to the rear and use your own judgment if needing to deviate from this order”. In this scenario, Porter decides to attack-this may prevent a future court martial.
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MN 10 Sat 14:00 18:00 Nick Delciappo 6 1B
Strike on the Monster – Dystopian Wars - France and Japan try to stop the Prussian Juggernaut Bismarck!_____________________________________________________________________________________
MN 11 Sat 14:00 18:00 Bill Potter 8 1A
Where are the Satellites? – Traveler Themed Space Combat – The imperials have placed early warning satellites and those pesky Sword Worlders are trying to remove them.
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MN 12 Sat 14:00 18:00 Paul Mayer 8 1A
Check Your Six - Fighter on Fighter Combat, in World War II, 1944. ______________________________________________________________________________________
MN 13 Sat 14:00 18:00 John Shuster 8 1A
World War II Ground-Russian Front-Flames of War Rules - July 1944: Eastern front. The massive Soviet forces have broken through German lines. The army center line is beginning to fall back. The Germans must hold long enough for reinforcements to arrive and exhausted troops to withdraw.
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BD 01 Sat 14:00 18:00 Rich McGuire 5 1B
Super Dungeon Explore – Anime Based Dungeon Explore Enjoy this Anime based dungeon crawl game, using exquisitely painted figures in Anime style.
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BD 02 Sat 14:00 18:00 Richard & Mary Susan Sheaves-Bein 8+ 1A
Board Games Potluck 1 - A variety of train themed and Euro games will be available for play. Games will be selected for each slot depending on interest, and multiple games may run depending on the number of available players. Games offered will include (but not be limited to) such titles as Empire Builder games, Ticket to Ride, and Steam, and such Euro-style games as Puerto Rico, Power Grid, Princess of Florence and Settlers of Catan. Games will be available to play as selected by players, and rules will be taught for newcomers. What a great chance to play your favorite game, or try that new Euro game before you buy it.
Saturday Evening Games
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MN 14 Sat 18:00 24:00 Bill Dufton 8B 2A
Clan Strike- Battletech – Clan big boys are dropping into a city which is heavily defended by Assault Mechs and Armor. This is a classic sci-fi game where walking tanks are the Knights of Battle.
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MN 15 Sat 19:00 24:00 Rick Dunn 12 1A
A new Governor in Porte Del Ricardo – 28mm Pirates- The new governor arrives in town and you and your pirate crew wish to pay him a visit and extend your hand (or hook) in good will to help relieve him of his burdensome wealth. ____________________________________________________________________________________
MN 16 Sat 19:00 24:00 Paul Mayer 8 1A
Fighting Steam- Civil War Naval – January 1863 – The Charleston Iron Clads attack. Is the union able to defend and hold the line of the blockade? ______________________________________________________________________________________
MN 17 Sat 19:00 24:00 John Shuster 8 1A
World War II Ground Russian Front-Flames of War Rules - July 1944: Eastern front. The massive Soviet forces have broken through German lines. The army center line is beginning to fall back. The Germans must hold long enough for reinforcements to arrive and exhausted troops to withdraw.
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MN 18 Sat 19:00 24:00 Vincent Johnston 8 2B
Hunting the Rats – Full Thrust – Coalition forces attempt to eradicate a newly discovered pirate base. Come enjoy this generic system for fleet combat of Star Ships, this time with line troops battling it out with pirate forces.

RPG 01 Sat 19:00 24:00 Dennis Alvirez 7 2B
Adult AD & D – The Duke of Parma discovers his kingdom is rife with corruption. He summons Sledge, Sheena, and his good friend, Frank of Jackson to get to the root of the problem. Come enjoy this blast from NOWSCON past (and from political correctness) and enjoy a night of AD&D that Gary Gygax never dreamed of! Adults only, please.
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BD 03 Sat 19:00 21:00 Richard & Mary Susan Sheaves-Bein 8+ 1A
Board Games Potluck 2 - See description for event BD 02.
Sunday Events
Sunday Morning Games
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MN 19 Sun 09:00 * 13:00 Carl F. Scheu III 8+ 1A
DBA 2.2 Tournament - Books I and II – 15mm Ancients– There will be three 60 minutes rounds starting at 10:00 AM, arrive early if you need to learn to play. We will only use Armies from Books 1 and 2, with the first round consisting of closest year and historical enemies. Loaner armies will be available if you don’t have your own. Prize if over 8 participants.
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MN 20 Sun 09:00 13:00 Nick Dilcciappo 10 1A
Invasion of the ASTRO Monsters – Earth Monsters unite with humans to fend off an alien invasion, but the aliens have brought monsters of their own!
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Sunday Afternoon Games
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MN 21 Sun 13:00 18:00 Wayne Brabender 9 1B
25 mm Medieval Castle Siege - Skirmish castle siege game using tactica medieval siege rules. Approximately 900 25mm figures, a castle and Siege engines will all be on the table for this visually impressive and always fun to play event. The game will be a castle assault vs. the Evil Duke! Players bringing a painted 25-30 mm Hero Figure may roll on the Hero Upgrade table. Don’t miss this always popular NOWS favorite. Note no Children under 12.
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MN 22 Sun 13:00 18:00 Paul Meyer 8 1A
Star Blazers Battlelines! Space Warfare in the world of Star Blazers! – Earth Defense Force, Gamilon and Comet Empire Battleships, Battlecruisers and Dreadnoughts line up for World War I Style slugfest Based on the anime series Star Blazers.
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MN 23 Sun 13:00 17:00 David Kasper 12 2A
Desperado – “28mm wild west shootem up!” - The sacred shield of KooKoo clock is missing. The Indians have vowed to get the sacred relic to start a new white man war. Only problem is it’s in a town of white folk who don’t take kindly to redskins. Come defend the town and yourself in this shoot first and I need more bullets western romp!
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MN 24 Sun 14:00 18:00 Bill Dufton 8 1A
Space Hulk – Where Dreams and Heroes Die - What terrors lurk in the hulk hurtling towards humanoid space. It’s up to your teams to exercise imperial might and cleanse this hulk of any infestations it contains. But what happened to the previous assault teams sent here?_____________________________________________________________________________________

Game Code Explanation:
Experience Difficulty
1. No experience needed A. Easy
2. Some experience in this type of game required B. Moderate
3. Must be familiar with the rules for this game C. Difficult
4. Must be very experienced at this

Northern Ohio Wargaming Society
Board Of Directors
nowsboard@yahoo.com
Website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Northe...gamingSociety/

[The Cowman]

Wish I could be there Ken.

[AlgyLacey]

Wish I could be there Ken.

That's NOWScon not COWScon Ken.

[Zakopious]

Wish I could be there Ken.

I also wish that you and Dave could be here.

Maybe next year.

[Jager]

Yes, it's been too long since I shot you do...er we gamed together, Ken
BTW; I just got the word there will be no FloorWars Fall Campaign this year. Irresolvable schedule conflicts
Karl

[Zakopious]

Only TWO days til NOWS CON.

[Zakopious]

NOWS CON starts TOMORROW at 9 AM !

[clipper1801]

So, were there any survivors? No word from the front? Big build up are you all recuperating? Did Snoopy defend the Orphan's Factory or did the Baron bring disaster? We gots to know! The elves are not sleeping or eating : (

[Zakopious]

So, were there any survivors? No word from the front? Big build up are you all recuperating? Did Snoopy defend the Orphan's Factory or did the Baron bring disaster? We gots to know! The elves are not sleeping or eating : (

I forgot to bring a camera Saturday so there are no pictures.

Jager sent a couple of two-seaters (not outhouses) to bomb the Orphan's Toy Factory.
One missed the target but the other was successful.
Damage was minimal so the Orphans will get some presents at Christmas.

Strangely, Snoopy and his squadron of camels were ineffective (too many root beers ?)

[Jager]

We got a three pickup flyers to play, and flew some fighter-on-fighter. I managed to get shot down twice. Two of them play WOW already (but aren't on the forum, though might be on the yahoo group); the third, Jim, might be joining us here.
Karl

[Zakopious]

Keep your schedule open for September 28-29, 2013.
NOWSCON 2013 to be held on September 28-29, 2013.
The convention will be held at the Sheffield Lake Civic Center, 4575 E. Lake Rd, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054.
More information to follow as it becomes available.

[Jager]

Oh Boy, that will fill the weekend. NOWSCON on Saturday, and a AWI show in Brecksville on Sunday.
Karl

[Zakopious]

NOWSCON 2013 GAME MASTER'S EVENT SUBMISSION FORM

Dear Game Master;

The Northern Ohio Wargaming Society would like to invite you to game master an event at NOWSCON 2013 to be held on September 28-29, 2013. The convention will be held at the Sheffield Lake Civic Center, 4575 E. Lake Rd, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054. All events are subject to the approval of the NOWS executive board. Your event must be at least two hours in length and should accommodate a minimum of four gamers. Game masters who run an event will get their admission reimbursed to the con for the day of their event. Reimbursement is subject to your event being accepted by NOWS and it’s description appearing in the convention pre-registration booklet.
Please note that children 16 years of age and under must be accompanied at all times by a paying adult.

Please mail the completed form by August 1st, 2013. If possible, mail it earlier as it will allow us to post a preliminary list of events in advance of our convention. Mail to:
NOWSCON 2013
14331 Claremont Ave
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

CONVENTION HOURS: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Name_________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________ State ______Zip ____________Phone_______________________

Email Address__________________________________________________________________________

Sponsoring Organization (if any) _____________________ _____________________________________

Type of event __________________________________________________________________________

Event Title_____________________________________________________________________________

Please give a brief description for the pre-registration booklet: ____________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

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Event length: _________ Maximum number of players: ______ 30” x 72” tables needed: _______________

Rate your event according to the code (i.e. 3B for “Familiar with rules”, Moderate difficulty): _____________

Experience: Difficulty
1. No experience needed A. Easy
2. Some experience in this type of game required B. Moderate
3. Must be familiar with the rules for this game C. Difficult
4. Must be very experienced with this specific game D. Very Difficult

List the time block that you wish to schedule your event. If you want to run this event more than once or if it has multiple rounds, use more than one line and please make this clear in the event description. If you wish to run more than one event, please copy this form and submit one for each event.
Available Time Blocks:
Saturday - Sunday-
A: 9 AM to 1 PM F: 9AM to 1PM
B: 2 PM to 6 PM G: 1PM to 5PM
C: 7 PM to Close (5 hrs max) H: 2PM to 6PM
D: 1 PM to 7 PM (6 hrs)

[Zakopious]

Link for NOWSCON 2013 GAME MASTER'S EVENT SUBMISSION FORM:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Northe...E%20MASTER.doc

[Black Sheep One]

Sorry, wish that I could be there!

[Jager]

I'm on the schedule running a Gotha bombing run. I asked for the first block on Saturday, but they haven't confirmed that yet.
I'm hoping to catch Paul's CY6 game too.
Karl

[Kermit]

I think I'll take a personal day that Friday before it. I don't feel like getting home at midnight to get little sleep and then get up at 8 to go driving. I think they may have an issue since it's a Friday I'm requesting. But on the plus side, if they say no... I think I'll be coming down with a cold *cough*

[Zakopious]

I think I'll take a personal day that Friday before it. I don't feel like getting home at midnight to get little sleep and then get up at 8 to go driving. I think they may have an issue since it's a Friday I'm requesting. But on the plus side, if they say no... I think I'll be coming down with a cold *cough*

Is your boss watching your posts on this forum ?
When I was superintendent at the Elyria Water Works, I went the county fair and saw one of our employees.
The next day at work, I found that he had called in sick.
Thus, I had to take disciplinary action against him.

[Zakopious]

The Pre-Registration booklet for NOWS CON 2013 is posted.

See: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/...OWSCON%202013/

I will be running Ambush 1940 using the Battleground Rules at 9 AM Sunday.

Jager will be running Gotha Attack using Wings of War Rules at 9 AM Saturday.

A WW II Check Your Six game will be offered Saturday afternoon.

[Jager]

Sorry I can't join you on Sunday, Kenneth; I have a AWI show in Brecksville to attend.
Karl.

[Zakopious]

Sorry I can't join you on Sunday, Kenneth; I have a AWI show in Brecksville to attend.
Karl.

Sounds like fun.
Too bad that we can't do everything.

[Jager]

Sounds like fun.
Too bad that we can't do everything.

As long as it doesn't rain, like last year; wet powder and wet wool!
Karl

[Kermit]

Is your boss watching your posts on this forum ?
When I was superintendent at the Elyria Water Works, I went the county fair and saw one of our employees.
The next day at work, I found that he had called in sick.
Thus, I had to take disciplinary action against him.

I don't believe my boss watches my posts on this forum because it is blocked and thus I have to use my personal laptop to access the site. I put in for personal time on the upcoming Friday. They are notoriously bad about letting someone know if it is approved or not. But I won't be there regardless so if they force me to take a sick day then so be it. I highly doubt they would file disciplinary action against me without me filing charges against them.

[Jager]

Bad news guys, my flu bug which should have terminated yesterday brought friends to the party. I've been off work two days now, and it doesn't seem like I'll be in shape to go and run the game. I sent my cancellation to the Board. I might feel well enough to get there for the afternoon, so might see you.
Sorry,
Karl