Friday, 30 September 2011

Inspiring Picture 28: Never tell me the Odds.

Gamers will get this a bit quicker than some but only because of bad memories.............



....but on a more serious note to the financial well being of the wargaming industry, I got a phone call from Postie (El Presidente and Dictator for life of the Rejects) last Saturday night about did I want to go to the Skirmish 2011 show that Sunday morning (well it was either me or his missus), it's a small  little show in Sidcup, Kent (picked up a few items including a great book to help with Operation Sealion project) but the real news was Postie left with nothing (he usually brings fellow Rejects only for carrying purposes).

Picture and proof below and contractual shot I forgot from the game...

EMPTY HANDED.......



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36 comments:

  1. Anonymous30 September 2011 at 11:50

    An economist will tell you that the only way out of a recession is to spend more... Postie's non-purchases may have dire repercussions for the Wargaming industry!

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  2. BigLee30 September 2011 at 12:10

    Nothing, Nada, Zip.... Postie must be ill.

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  3. Anonymous30 September 2011 at 12:18

    Must have taken some real willpower!

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  4. WarRaptor30 September 2011 at 12:31

    Wow...too bad for Postie. He must be near the end...

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  5. Zerloon30 September 2011 at 12:38

    Han always roll a 20 :D

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  6. DEZMOND30 September 2011 at 13:32

    it's always lovely when a dictator drops you a call! I'm waiting for one from Gadafi!

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  7. Unknown30 September 2011 at 13:52

    It happened to me some years ago at a convention... I can understand his disappointment all too well (I had his same face on that occasion). Anyway, the Italian wargaming market is still recovering from my non-purchases (Zerloon knows what I am talking about!).

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  8. Simon Quinton 30 September 2011 at 13:54

    meh nothing to buy or no cash to buy it with. I went to my first show last year and came away with nothing.

    A lot or retailers didn't turn up coz of the snow

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  9. mekelnborg30 September 2011 at 13:57

    I have done that at one around here called Little Wars, but went to a regular bookstore not far away and still came away with something. It was also nice just to see other people doing these things in person, in large numbers, but sometimes the Industry aspects especially at such shows are a bit overpowering. To them it's an Industry.

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  10. Zombie30 September 2011 at 14:25

    Must suck to leave empty handed... :P

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  11. Ray Rousell30 September 2011 at 14:41

    I'm sure Postie will make up for it when we go to SELWG, in October, he's already been phoning 'round to find out the price to hire a trailer for my car!!

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  12. Vampifan30 September 2011 at 15:01

    In regards to both Postie not buying anything and to Han Solo's comment I can only say, been there, done that!

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  13. Alphabeta30 September 2011 at 15:56

    'Normals' don't know about your d20's.

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  14. Mike30 September 2011 at 16:14

    Perhaps for this one moment in time, his Excellancy had everything he could possibly need-- wait a minute, he's a gamer, that can never happen

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  15. Chris C.30 September 2011 at 17:30

    It's doubtful that we actually roll more 1's than 20's. But it sure feels like it.

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  16. Bob30 September 2011 at 18:02

    I don't get a word you're saying here..

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  17. Bart30 September 2011 at 18:52

    my goodness, does that man own every classy shirt of the internet? spot on mate

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  18. Melanie30 September 2011 at 18:55

    Oh Han Solo. How do I love thee..

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  19. peter30 September 2011 at 19:03

    Going to a show and buying nothing? Is he sick? :-D

    I couldn't or better, I can't. Next show in November 5th at Antwerp. My empty bag stands ready to be filled :-D

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://peterscave.blogspot.com/

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  20. Sub Radar (Mike)30 September 2011 at 19:37

    Poor Postie... maybe next time.

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  21. Paul30 September 2011 at 20:53

    I think the last few movies that Han has starred in lead to a clue of his throwing ability.

    Nice post.

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  22. Hasidic Plumber30 September 2011 at 22:44

    I feel like i'm missing something, cause i didn't understand a thing you said hahaha or it could be that im retarded...

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  23. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)30 September 2011 at 23:03

    Probably had his hands glued and taped to his pockets so couldn't buy.

    Christopher

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  24. Jay30 September 2011 at 23:43

    it might roll 19 other ways....just saying...

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  25. Steve Bailey1 October 2011 at 00:41

    Optional caption for the Han Solo picture is...
    "Smell my finger"

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  26. Itchy1 October 2011 at 00:51

    I have it on good authority that Postie leaving empty-handed will cause a rift to open in the space/time continuum. He doesn't want that on his conscience, does he??

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  27. mamtc1 October 2011 at 01:23

    agree with Arlequin. If people dont buy then there is going to be recession.
    Who does it benefit if you save three pennies in bank or something. Nobody

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  28. Michael Awdry1 October 2011 at 11:16

    What a shocker, hope Postie is feeling better soon!

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  29. DWei1 October 2011 at 17:56

    Ugh, I hate that feeling. I hope things improve soon, for all of us. :(

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  30. Jase1 October 2011 at 19:44

    Sweet! How many times do you normally go to these conventions?

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  31. Tomsche691 October 2011 at 22:47

    Greedo fired first!

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  32. ed2 October 2011 at 04:09

    im too young to understand

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  33. Damon3 October 2011 at 00:23

    sweet :P
    nice post

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  34. Anonymous3 October 2011 at 01:47

    hehehe..I like D&D jokes

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  35. Unknown3 October 2011 at 11:49

    I'm sorry I'm late in getting here Angry. Are you going to post anything today? Or are you still celebrating our win over Italy? Me, I'm hung over.

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  36. Broeders18 January 2012 at 09:44

    I always roll a 20 - when playing Principles of War. Pity its the worst roll you can make...

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