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Tuesday, 12 November 2013

BLOG-CON 1....the Reject Road Trip!

Ray: ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz!
Fran: Ray!
Ray: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
Fran: RAY!
Ray: What?
Fran: Stop fecking snoring!
Ray: I can't help it!
Ray: ZZZZZzzzzzzzzz!
Fran: Ray!


The committee (Loki, James and Kev) meet to discuss the snoring and budgie smuggler incident!


Fran: WTF?
Ray: What's wrong?
Fran: Put some fecking clothes on!
Ray: I have (lifting his belly up) and showing the tiniest pair of underwear!
Fran: For fecks sake I've gone blind!
Ray: What's the problem?
Fran: Why are you wearing budgie smugglers?
Ray: What?
Fran: Are they from the childrens department?
Ray: No!
Fran: Put some fecking clothes on...something has winked at me!

 Separate rooms next year..........!

 The trip up in the car was a five hour endurance test with Ray wanting to punch other drivers in the throat, traffic hold ups, heavy rain, tiredness and a sat nav extracting the urine with it's constant journey arrival times getting less hopeful.....how we laughed!

Getting poisoned by The Flaming Dragon was no picnic either (bloody Ray)........caught a movie, checked out the local wildlife (I feel old)..........our neighbours upstairs were lucky to survive as well!

The 2 day event at Wargames Foundry and for which we attended both days was excellent, the foundry is a bright huge area of shiny goodness, several of the tables already had games set up by several fellow bloggers but by the end of two days I had only managed to play three, Ray managed four, there was so much talking to be done and bitching about Ray obviously as well!

Great event, great people, great games, next year they're thinking of holding it on one day with a dinner afterwards, sounds great to me and if I'm still kicking I'll be there!

What follows is a series of pictures from the event..........

The best game for me was Dave's Wild West town of Serenity game, anything went and was allowed, great set of rules!








Excellent scenery............

Blazing dice and blog whore!

The man Dave himself, great umpire and leader of the pack James!

Ian with his 6mm Napoleonic game wondering when the kick in the crackers would come....

Still wondering.....

Lovely little 6mm goodness.........




Next up was a game of SAGA between myself and Ray, first time we ever played these rules......

Mike tries to explain the SAGA rules to Ray for the seventh time, poor Mike.......







A good game but will need more attempts to master it, I would have won as all I had to do was roll a 5 with 4 dice....no such luck!


Another game of Blazing dice well received.......

The glare from that bald spot.......

Pete Barfield and his excellent VBCW game........

The ninja sect of Morris men.......



Really good game with me playing the Irish boys but James sneaking the win with the box challenge......

The Irish did well and sorted Lee's boys out sharpish.......

Warlord Paul in the distance with his Oldhammer game, should have got pictures......

Ray spending a lot of Posties money, a lot of temptation at this venue.......

Missed lots, didn't play as many games as I would have liked, lots of chatting, bullshitting, shenanigans and people ganging up on Ray and finding out I was right all along!

Roll on next year if I'm still around!

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115 comments:

  1. Lonewolf12 November 2013 at 21:13

    I'm not sure what you're describing. A visit on the event or a horror trip with your driver? Maybe both ;-) Great post!

    Regards
    Bruno

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  2. DaveD12 November 2013 at 21:25

    Glad you enjoyed it. Well part from the budgie smuggling incident obviously. That could scar a chap

    The double 1 on your opening move with Stumpy was a classic...

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  3. Dan Vincent12 November 2013 at 21:29

    Cool looking tables there. Not sure what the dialogue was about at the start re budgie smugglers - just glad that didn't get shown in the pictures...

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    1. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 20:00

      Blogger said they would take legal action if I did!

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  4. Clint12 November 2013 at 21:30

    Good pick of Lee's Tonsure! I wish I had read about Ray's budgie smugglers when I had a stiff drink in my hand But I am so hoping this was not true and just meant to shock!. That and the drive aside it looks and sounds like one heck of a good day. Little Jel that I did not make it. I shall have to start saving my pennies for next year. Great Post mate. I am interested to know what "Postie" bought thou.......

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    1. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 20:02

      More ECW my friend and it's true about the Speedo wearing!

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  5. Warlord Paul12 November 2013 at 21:41

    You got my best side, cheers Fran!

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  6. Sidney Roundwood12 November 2013 at 21:43

    It was a great weekend, Fran. It was great to meet up with you and Ray - and even better to share a game with you. I also enjoyed "The Foresters" - although I think I'd be suicidal if that was my local! Glad you had such a good time on the Sunday.

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    1. Ray Rousell12 November 2013 at 21:58

      It was a bit.....er......well you know!!

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    2. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 20:05

      That pub was worse than the one on Ray's stag night!
      A real pleasure Sidney.......

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  7. Jonathan Freitag12 November 2013 at 21:47

    Great photos. You and Ray are really quite a comical pair.

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  8. DEZMOND12 November 2013 at 21:49

    Ray could've easily snuggled up in one of those tents to sleep some more... they look so realistic!

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  9. Diplomatist12 November 2013 at 21:50

    Great report! Sounds like fun.

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  10. Ian12 November 2013 at 21:56

    I'm still waiting big boy ;-)

    Great to meet you guys

    Ian

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  11. Monty12 November 2013 at 22:00

    That looks like a blast! Good thing there are no photos of the budgie incident.

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  12. Ray Rousell12 November 2013 at 22:04

    I like to keep it all in one place, I can't wear them ones where it dangerous to sit down encase you squash something very delicate!
    T'was a great weekend of fun and games!!! And you snore like a bleedin' Donkey as well I'll have you know my Oirish friend!

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  13. Monty12 November 2013 at 22:18

    Sounds a crack...I think :-o must admit, I'm not sure about Saga, but it's always looked interesting - I may give it another scan - great post, though, Fran

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    1. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 20:07

      It's not bitten me yet but maybe a few more games?

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  14. Lord Siwoc12 November 2013 at 22:22

    Looks like good games. Boards look cool!!

    Was it worth the horror?

    ;-)

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  15. Jay12 November 2013 at 22:22

    Exciting weekend report, General. You are a survivor!

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  16. Simon Quinton 12 November 2013 at 22:25

    My My Fran and Ray out on the Razzle!

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  17. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)12 November 2013 at 22:59

    Looks like a lot of fun and if I want into the Foundry I'd come out broke for sure!

    Christopher

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  18. mshatch12 November 2013 at 23:40

    Looks like everyone had a pretty good time and those boards, wow, just amazing!

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  19. PaintPig13 November 2013 at 00:16

    Ahhh budgie smugglers, Australia's gift to to bold forward thinking men across the world... so why was Ray wearing a pair? Speedo will probably pay a fortune NOT to have a picture of their premier product line being modeled so unfortunately.

    Great report Fran

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    1. Ray Rousell13 November 2013 at 06:34

      Thanks Dave! I'll have you know they've already been in contact and a contract is in the post!!

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    2. PaintPig13 November 2013 at 14:57

      Ahhhhg too late, first sightings have gone on line!
      http://images.sodahead.com/polls/002705373/2220145548_Speedos_answer_2_xlarge.jpeg

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    3. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 19:51

      Jesus wept Dave, that's exactly like it was but less material!

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  20. Pat Hatt13 November 2013 at 01:06

    LMAO glad there was no visuals of Ray, your description was enough hahaha

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  21. Alex J. Cavanaugh13 November 2013 at 01:11

    A Serenity game? That is awesome.
    I'd never share a room with anyone. Nothing personal.

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  22. Scottswargaming13 November 2013 at 01:33

    LOL, your banter cracks me up! Glad you guys had a blast - some cool looking games there!

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  23. Trey13 November 2013 at 02:00

    You truly suffered for you love of gaming, Fran.

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  24. The Happy Whisk13 November 2013 at 02:14

    Are smugglers like underoos?

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  25. Sean13 November 2013 at 02:29

    Great to hear your take on it Fran, looks like it was a fantastic weekend.

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  26. fireymonkeyboy13 November 2013 at 03:02

    Some terrific looking games there, the cowboy one especially. Ray, by the way, has a terrific picture of you playing it ;)

    FMB

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  27. DeanM13 November 2013 at 03:10

    How cool to be able to game at the Foundry. Nottingham is a very cool place. Best, Dean

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  28. Stefan (aka. Monty)13 November 2013 at 07:42

    Excellent pictures and a good read, Fran!

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  29. Kev13 November 2013 at 07:58

    Haha. Great review Fran.
    It was great meeting yourself and Ray.
    I wss only there on the Saturday and i thoroughly enjoyed it.

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    1. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 19:41

      A pleasure to meet you too Kev, a true gent despite what Loki said!

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  30. Al13 November 2013 at 08:23

    Great pictures Fran, would love to make to one of these events some time

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  31. BigLee13 November 2013 at 09:18

    Great pictures mate - apart from that awful shot of my bald patch, you swine! Its a pity I missed the Saturday as it looked like a much busier day. I was hoping for a game of Saga, maybe next year. Having said that I had a blast playing the Blazing Dice game and the Very British Civil War game...those Morris Dancers were bloody leathal!

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    1. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 19:32

      Blazing dice was the best but all the games were enjoyable!

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  32. Sofie V13 November 2013 at 09:29

    Great pictures!
    Greetings, Sofie

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  33. Unknown13 November 2013 at 09:56

    Nice pictures, thanks for sharing!
    Must have been a great weekend, well except for being short of sleep.

    What rules system did they use for the 6mm Napoleonics, was that Polemos?

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    1. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 19:30

      Ian never said....ask him over at his blog "The blog with no name"

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  34. Ubique Matt13 November 2013 at 10:04

    Lovely photos (but also terrible mental images!). Already looking forward to next years event.

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  35. Rodger13 November 2013 at 10:55

    Great photos Fran. Looks like you guys had a fair bit of fun too!

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  36. Phil13 November 2013 at 12:31

    Thanks for these beautiful photos...and write-up...sounds like a wonderful day...night...week-end...

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  37. WarRaptor13 November 2013 at 12:41

    Looks like fun. Ive heard lots of good things about the SAGA rules.

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  38. Michael Awdry13 November 2013 at 13:39

    The more I see the more I wish I had been there!

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  39. Neil Scott13 November 2013 at 14:06

    Some great looking games, makes me wish I could have been their

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  40. Prufrock13 November 2013 at 14:15

    Great post.

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  41. Sander13 November 2013 at 19:18

    I really feel sorry for Ray, I am the one at work who's also always being picked upon! Leave the fat bugger alone!

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  42. The Angry Lurker13 November 2013 at 20:00

    You're a top bloke Loki!

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  43. Zabadak13 November 2013 at 20:12

    Sounds great (except of course for any incidents with budgie smugglers . Oooh - and Ray of course)

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  44. Paul Foster14 November 2013 at 03:46

    Nice looking post Fran. Road trip!

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  45. Dalauppror14 November 2013 at 10:58

    Very nice AAR Fran !!!

    Thank you very much !

    Best regards Michael

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  46. Chris C.14 November 2013 at 11:37

    Great photos Fran. But WOW, that opening dialog is frightening!

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  47. A Beer for the Shower14 November 2013 at 14:43

    Wow. Sounds like a mixture of fun and horror. I think that's the first time I've ever heard the term "budgie smuggler," and I pray it's the last!

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  48. D414 November 2013 at 18:12

    Sounds like you had fun. Why are you still so mean to Ray?!

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  49. peter14 November 2013 at 19:49

    Great review and pictures Fran! It gots humor and horror (counts both for th underwear from Ray)! Thanks for sharing!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  50. Anonymous14 November 2013 at 23:50

    Great report Fran and honestly... Reading about your interaction with .ray (and vise versa) is always hilariously funny!

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  51. Cory15 November 2013 at 00:10

    It looks like you guys had a blast! Excellent looking games - and I love that rolling hill terrain. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Curt15 November 2013 at 02:27

    Good lord, the 'winking' comment made me spew coffee out my nose.

    That aside it looked to be a cracking good time. AND I see you received a figure from Mr Ansell himself! Good on you!

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  53. Unknown15 November 2013 at 11:46

    You poor baby, having to be subjected to Ray is bad enough, but having to see him like that, well it's beyond the pale.

    Your post made me laugh and I don't do that much anymore. Thanks Fran.

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    1. The Angry Lurker15 November 2013 at 15:00

      Thanks Anne, how are things progressing?

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    2. Anonymous15 November 2013 at 22:05

      Hugs to you and the Hubby, Anne xoxoxo

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    3. Unknown16 November 2013 at 00:28

      Not well at all. We've been in litigation for 2 years with the people who are responsible for the Hubby's physical condition. We won the case ages ago, but it's a civil suit and these bastards don't want to pay. The State court ordered them to pay us $260,000 on October 18th. They failed to do so. We now have to take them to Federal Court. We've got that court date set for Jan 16th. They have until then to pay us half a million dollars. If they don't, we're demanding 2 million in Federal Court. In Federal Court they go to prison if they don't pay. I may slit their throats while their sleeping before then. Or there's always my Uncle Sean and a car bomb :)

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    4. The Angry Lurker16 November 2013 at 15:53

      Fucking bastards...you fuck them up girl!

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  54. Anonymous15 November 2013 at 22:05

    Separate room? No way! Then we wouldn't have had this wonderful post to laugh at!

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  55. Markus Schenk17 November 2013 at 13:41

    Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like an aweful lot of fun...and a bit of horror show before. Great story.hahaha

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  56. Jerry19 November 2013 at 19:54

    A very enjoyable post Fran thank you . And some nice pictures of games to boot !

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