I am sorry to hear that you have these health problems Dale, and as Flash says, that you will soon be back to full health.
Take it easy and we will look forward to hearing of your exploits whenever you decide the time is right.
Rob.
I am sorry to hear that you have these health problems Dale, and as Flash says, that you will soon be back to full health.
Take it easy and we will look forward to hearing of your exploits whenever you decide the time is right.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Hey Dale, chin up buddy. That's a lot to deal with I know, but lets assume you will be back to a good state of health again in the near future
Cheers
Look forward to your AARs as and when - there is no deadline!
Take care now,
Mike
Hang tough Dale. I am sorry to hear about your health issues at the present. Stay positive as much as you can. Hoping soon it will turn brighter for you. We'll be here for you whenever you drop by until you can get back in the cockpit.
WW1 German Navy Wound Badges
I was doing some research on the Marinefliegerkorps and discovered the Kaiserliche Marine actually produced their own versions of the wound badge - the Verwundetenabzeichen für Angehörige der Marine or simply Marineverwundetenabzeichen.
The award was first established by Royal Decree on the 3rd March 1918 and published in the Army Gazette (Armee-Verordungsblatt) for 9 March 1918. Kaiser Wilhelm II* created the Army Wound Badge stating - "In extraordinary appreciation I wish to confer a special badge of recognition on all soldiers who have been wounded (lost blood) for the Fatherland and those who have lost their health during service against the enemy and have been invalided from service." On 24th June 1918 the Kaiser introduced the Naval Wound Badge, which was to be awarded in the same grades as the Army and under the same regulations.
Verwundetenabzeichen für Angehörige der Marine in Schwarz
Verwundetenabzeichen für Angehörige der Marine in Silber
Verwundetenabzeichen für Angehörige der Marine in Gold
My See Adler VWA recipients will be trading their Army awards for the naval version in a couple of months.
D8 Chart Correction - N deck
Hi chaps - if you are using my D8 charts I have made a correction to the N deck, had two steeps together in 2 Closing 8/9, hard left followed by broad side slip.
I have posted new chart as v.3 here in the files
Came across it for the first time in the last game, if you see any others please let me know so I may correct them. Cheers Dave
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
I think I have seen a couple of "illegals" but thought we just let the AI get away with the odd one. Will let you know in future.
That was Joaquim's thinking but not mine - there should be some limits !Originally Posted by Stumptonian
I think I have seen a couple of "illegals" but thought we just let the AI get away with the odd one. Will let you know in future.
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Uncle on Leave
Right you 'orrible lot - as some may have gathered already I will be taking a spot of leave in about a weeks time & though I may be able to visit the site from time to time whilst I'm away I won't be in a position to administer the roster etc...
Me and senior management in the foreground sharing a wave...
And hoping to catch up with these fella's again
http://www.thefishermansfriends.com/
So get your requests and early bird AAR's in tout suite if you want 'em sorted before I go !
Dale has the stick for the September mission - early June 1918 please Dale
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Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Got you Dave, I've already started working on ideas.
Top Office is now closed - Uncle will be back after a spot of leave
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Uncle should be back in the office tomorrow
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Great Dave.
hope you had a good break.
i will try and find time to get my last game posted.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Yes thanks Rob, even managed to pick up the complete Wings series DVDs for a fiver whilst in Wadebridge so it all went very nicely even if the weather was kak !
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Last thing I would expect to find in Wadebridge Dave.
I must drag my copy out for a reviewing.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Weather can be **** around Wadebridge, wa on my patch for 6 yrs along with the dreaded Bodmin !!!
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Was a bit of a washout compared to last year, very windy for most of our stay too but managed to get to Golitha Falls, the Cheesewring, St Michael's Mount & saw the Fisherman's Friends at Port Isaac so that kept the ladies happy. Even got some reasonable surf to play in so that kept me happy too.
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
, Newquay, Polzeath or Treyarnon Bay for the surf ?
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
B&M, Tesco's or the Store (Co-Op to you non northerners). If they still have any in stock.
See you on the Dark Side......
We did Treyarnon, Harlyn and Trevone this year - keep clear of Newquay & Polzeath as a rule
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Runners and Riders 2018
I have pencilled in the batting order for next year - if anyone wants to swap or wants to do a specific date then please PM me and I will do my best to accommodate your request.
2018:
Jan: Barry (Gullyraker) 25Jul18
Feb: Pete (Stumptonian) 7Aug18
Mar: Mike (Mikeemagnus) 21Aug18
Apr: Bob (BB401) 9Sep18
May: Dale (Setarius) 23Sep18
Jun: Paul (Tikkifriend) 9Oct18
Jul: Peter (Teaticket) 21Oct18
Aug: Carl (Brisgamer) 5Nov18
Sep: Rob (Kyte) 11Nov18
There will be Peace this Christmas !
I would just like to say how proud I am of all the OTT pilots, your contributions to our hobby and this campaign in particular are outstanding - from historic research, your scenarios, rules, modelling, creativity and taking it out into the general gaming community to bring our joy of WoG to others. Wear your medals with pride chaps
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Thanks Dave, I am very happy with my posting. And thanks for running the show, I know how much time and effort moderating campaigns can take and you have done sterling work.
Yikes, the final countdown! It makes it look like were are near the end, but we have a year of new scenarios to go before we start to figure out whats next.
Thanks for what you (and Uncle!) do to keep these campaigns chugging along. I'm sure we are all in agreement in that you should get a medal for running these campaigns.
The end is in sight, but we still have a ways to go.
Thanks for all your efforts, Dave.
BB401 Checking In.
Gents, it probably appears that I have gone MIA from a WGF perspective since the start of summer. Things are starting to slow down a bit so I will begin the process of catching up in the coming weeks. I am already pondering the parameters for the October mission.
As to where I have been rather than at the table executing missions, I'll share a few photos.
Likewise Dave, many thanks for running the show - and thanks to all for setting some amazing missions. The batting order for next year looks fine from my point of view, but always happy to swap if anybody needs to.
Bob, those pics look very, very interesting
Thanks for the update Dave and I will add my Thanks to you for running this campaign. It has been fun and a learning experience for me.
I hope to do this again sometime in the future.
Congratulations on a job well done.
It will be an honour to play anchor man to this stupendous effort by you all.
I also add my thanks to you Dave for steering the missions and adding you humorous addendum to each pilots AAR.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Its fitting for you top off the Campaign Rob.
Thanks for those kind words Dave!I have pencilled in the batting order for next year - if anyone wants to swap or wants to do a specific date then please PM me and I will do my best to accommodate your request.
2018:
Jan: Barry (Gullyraker) 25Jul18
Feb: Pete (Stumptonian) 7Aug18
Mar: Mike (Mikeemagnus) 21Aug18
Apr: Bob (BB401) 9Sep18
May: Dale (Setarius) 23Sep18
Jun: Paul (Tikkifriend) 9Oct18
Jul: Peter (Teaticket) 21Oct18
Aug: Carl (Brisgamer) 5Nov18
Sep: Rob (Kyte) 11Nov18
There will be Peace this Christmas !
I would just like to say how proud I am of all the OTT pilots, your contributions to our hobby and this campaign in particular are outstanding - from historic research, your scenarios, rules, modelling, creativity and taking it out into the general gaming community to bring our joy of WoG to others. Wear your medals with pride chaps
Mate I will PM you re my January date as with both Cancon & my annual visit to Daughter Jenny-Anne's for Christmas, New Year etc January is rather FULL!
Seems Mike is happy to swap if needed Baz so I will switch you chaps around if that's OK with the two of you - Jan for Mar.
Late July is an exciting time as it sees the introduction of the Fokker E.V, July also sees the Pfalz D.XII (if you have some) and the return of the SSD.III
v.2.0 looks like this:
2018:
Jan: Mike (Mikeemagnus) 25Jul18
Feb: Pete (Stumptonian) 7Aug18
Mar: Barry (Gullyraker) 21Aug18
Apr: Bob (BB401) 9Sep18
May: Dale (Setarius) 23Sep18
Jun: Paul (Tikkifriend) 9Oct18
Jul: Peter (Teaticket) 21Oct18
Aug: Carl (Brisgamer) 5Nov18
Sep: Rob (Kyte) 11Nov18
There will be Peace this Christmas !
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Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Thankyou Rob, I hope you take the fight to the bitter end
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Have a couple on me.
Yep, that's fine by me guys. Look forward to it. Have a good one Baz - mines a pint
Off on manoeuvres this weekend so if anyone wants anything done then get in before Friday afternoon !
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Joining us at Doncaster Dave ??Off on manoeuvres this weekend so if anyone wants anything done then get in before Friday afternoon !
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Dave has his equivalent show down in the deep South Paul.
See you and Mary on Friday.
Karl is expected at Chez Tilley in about an hours time.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Have a nice evening all of you .
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Noo Paul, as Rob says I'm keeping the flag flying elsewhere this weekend - have a great time you chaps, I look forward to seeing the pictures !
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Congrats on becoming Ace of Aces at Doncaster Paul - very well done sah - all this OTT practice is working for you !
For sake of posterity:
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Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Ace of Aces at Doncaster, see what flying for the right side in OTT can do for you!
Well done, Paul.
Thank you one and all for you kind comments. It always is a perfect way to finish off the weekend.
It was shall we say an unexpected pleasant surprise to win against such acomplished pilots having already won the Bullseye award in 2015 by being shot down 6 times.
Mind dishing out 4 boom cards in a row helped
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Had a spot of trouble at Border controll on the way to Spain.East Midlands Airport security guys pulled me over after the bag had been x rayed and made me explain what the "trophy " was and why the Base had a hole in it and was hollow
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Sorry about that Paul.Had a spot of trouble at Border controll on the way to Spain.East Midlands Airport security guys pulled me over after the bag had been x rayed and made me explain what the "trophy " was and why the Base had a hole in it and was hollow
I usually use that for smuggling in my G&t. The cork must have fallen out of the hole.
Kyte.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Ah that's why they asked if I had a "friend " in Nottingham
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Glad Customs did not confiscate your Trophy.
Week to go, then we'll see what devilment Bob has lined up for us
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Aaah already 2 missions behind
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
Well you will go gadding about at Doncaster winning trophies !Aaah already 2 missions behind
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Tried to email you a draft. If not received, please let me know best way to forward.Week to go, then we'll see what devilment Bob has lined up for us
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