Well, it's the first proper day of 2013 (I think so anyway) and also the first birthday / anniversary of Do You Have A Flag?.Please be warned, there's going to a lot of cliched soppiness - but it's all certainly sincerely meant.
I've said it before, but I want to thank everyone who reads and comments on a regular basis (or as regularly as I post), without your good selves this blog wouldn't be nearly enjoyable (and it would just be me muttering to myself in an empty room, and I do that enough already). You all definitely make the blog what it is (see how I shifted responsibility there...)
I'd like to echo Scipio's excellent post today, where he said the best progress of the year was on the friend-making front. I have to agree completely. At the start of the year when I mostly frequented forums (recently the target of my "Meldrewing" in this post here), I had no idea that I'd finish the year knowing a superb bunch of people whose feedback and suggestions are always respected and appreciated (soppy overload warning...). I've been able to get involved with some great projects, AND recently had the likes of Chris from SOPW interested in my waffle enough to make a beautiful mini from my own fluff witterings.
And speaking of Scipio, he definitely deserves a big thanks (depending on your persepctive) not only for getting me to start the blog in the first place, but for giving me a kick up the arse when it could have been easy to put the blog down when things have gotten busy. It's definitely added a new dimension to our gaming, and has led to us both doing projects we probably wouldn't have done otherwise. I think we've becme something of a blogging double act (probably more of the Chuckle Brothers level rather than Laurel and Hardy...).
It was clearly established in the comments of my "Forum Rant" that this is essentially the Drones Club (or a club of that ilk), so don a fez, pour yourself a glass of Port (ensuring it has been passed in the correct direction...), and find a comfy chair to enjoy 2013...
I've said it before, but I want to thank everyone who reads and comments on a regular basis (or as regularly as I post), without your good selves this blog wouldn't be nearly enjoyable (and it would just be me muttering to myself in an empty room, and I do that enough already). You all definitely make the blog what it is (see how I shifted responsibility there...)
I'd like to echo Scipio's excellent post today, where he said the best progress of the year was on the friend-making front. I have to agree completely. At the start of the year when I mostly frequented forums (recently the target of my "Meldrewing" in this post here), I had no idea that I'd finish the year knowing a superb bunch of people whose feedback and suggestions are always respected and appreciated (soppy overload warning...). I've been able to get involved with some great projects, AND recently had the likes of Chris from SOPW interested in my waffle enough to make a beautiful mini from my own fluff witterings.
And speaking of Scipio, he definitely deserves a big thanks (depending on your persepctive) not only for getting me to start the blog in the first place, but for giving me a kick up the arse when it could have been easy to put the blog down when things have gotten busy. It's definitely added a new dimension to our gaming, and has led to us both doing projects we probably wouldn't have done otherwise. I think we've becme something of a blogging double act (probably more of the Chuckle Brothers level rather than Laurel and Hardy...).
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| Tuppy Glossop was rather miffed when Gussie Fink-Nottle suggested Mat Ward's fluff wasn't that bad |
Top hole! Oddly enough I spent some time yesterday painting with Jeeves and Wooster playing in the background.
ReplyDeleteI've thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog throughout 2012 and I'm looking forward to seeing more in 2013! Keep up the great work!
Spiffing stuff old chap!
DeleteThat's very kind of you, thanks, hopefully 2013 will be better
Happy 1st birthday DYHAF! Just one day younger than Wargaming Girl :)
ReplyDeleteit looks as though this blog could be another pimping project for me at some point - you deserve a much bigger following and hit-count :)
Thanks very much Tamsin, very nice of you indeed :) and a belated happy birthday to Wargaming Girl too :)
DeleteAbsolutely top hole, old bean! Nothing like a spot of blogging to renew ones faith in the wargaming race, what? So, Kieran, happy birthday to your very fine blog. I count myself as a fervent follower and rest assured I shall spreading news of your blog to all who'll listen. Have a fantastic New Year and 2013, and very best wishes.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more my good man. Thank you very much sir, likewise, my main New Years resolution is to comment more on all the blogs I frequent, your superb one included. Have a good new year yourself
DeleteWhy can't someone set up a gaming club in the style of the picture? I'd certainly attend...
ReplyDeleteI think it needs to be done....
DeleteI'm far too poorly dressed and loutish to be a member of such a club of distinguished gents and gent-esses.
ReplyDeletebut I am glad I found yer blog and enjoy every post you slap about.
Keep it up Kieran, it's blogs like your own that make it fun and important to keep checking for updates. :)
Nonsense sir, a certain degree of loutishness is definitely encouraged :P
DeleteThanks very much Dai, the same can definitely be said of yourself.
Happy Birthday DYHAF! Certainly looking forward to another excellent year of articles and nifty bits. Though I may become overly comfortable if we do set up those plush chairs like the ones in the photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Chris, genuinely appreciate it. Nothing wrong with a bit of comfort after a game or two lol.
DeleteHappy Blog Birthday Kieran!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Ray, much appreciated
DeleteKa - Plah !
ReplyDeleteMy Klingon is a little rusty, but qatlho!
DeleteI think we need to hatch a plot involving aunts and pushing children off bridges into streams. Happy Blogday, here's looking forward to another year of good stuff. And I think the double-act analogy works well. To me! To you! To me!
ReplyDeleteHuzzah to that! And many thanks my good man. There's an abundance of good bridges here...
DeleteGreat stuff - Heads up!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Admiral!
DeleteHappy Belated Birthday!! And well done on a very successful year of blogging. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Col., much appreciated :) If you can put up with more of my waffle, hopefully I can manage another year too lol
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