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This blog is devoted to the classic fantastic Madonna film Desperately Seeking Susan. Here you'll find photo's as well as fun facts and a few other interesting items related to Madonna's greatest movie!
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i know it took me a while to post it but i finally did it. thanks for scanning and sending it to me. xooxoxoxoxoReplyDelete
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- AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 1:36 AM
I dressed up as Susan for Halloween 2009. I made the jacket & shoes & earrings - can I send you some pics? I got the idea for the costume from your wonderful website:)ReplyDelete
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Lisa, I would love to see the pics!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 4:49 AM
Sorry took me so long to get back to you - about sending you the pics of my "Susan " costume - what is best way to send them to you - do you have an email address or another way? Lisa E.ReplyDelete


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Ouran High School Host Club – episode 5May 10, 2006 on 11:47 pm | In Ouran High School Host Club | 6 Comments
"The Twins Fight"
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Aww, check that out. On top of the hilarity we get Tamaki saying something genuine. Who would have thought? This show is in trouble of becoming a little Fruits Basket like ("… she touches the hearts of all she meets. She is … Pika Pika Onigiri-chan!"), but that's not really a genuine problem.
Haruhi is among the innocently tactless. When she makes one little remark, it sparks the twins on a war against each other. Two people who have forever inherited their own little world are torn asunder and must begin their existence anew!
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Yet I'm confused. Are the twins actually "homo", or is it all a facade for them to love Haruhi? They seem so wrapped up in their myth that at least part of it has become true through sheer theatrics.
But is it right to judge these characters for their insularity? It doesn't look like the other members of the host club have friends, or lives, outside of the host club. That might simply be due to sensible character budgeting, or everyone could be deeply lonely, eager to stand proud 'neath the flag of Fujioka Haruhi.
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Yet I'm confused. Are the twins actually "homo", or is it all a facade for them to love Haruhi?
Well it seems so to me. And actually, Hikaru is in love with Haruhi (as told by Kaoru and the fact Kaoru is looking at Hikaru staring Haruhi at the end lol).
How will drama-queen-Tamaki react?
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Actually, I think their "homo" tendencies are just for teasing their fangirls and annoying other people. 😀
Btw, the members do have a life, it's just that it's not very important at this stage of the story. :D; But the manga has background on most members, and their "real life" gets actually quite important as it influences their actions (especially in Kyouya's case who's pretty much obsessed with pleasing his father so that he can take over the family business). I don't know if these background infos will make it into the anime or not, but I hope so.
Comment by kuromitsu — May 11, 2006 #
I've been thinking about this issue too. But as you said, It may just be a facade. As for Hikaru in love with Haruhi, it's just a possibility. We dont really know for sure for it hasn't 'come out of the horses mouth' or something to that nature. The brother has accused, but that's just it. It's only an accusation. We can only assume at this point.
I hope there will be more development on the twincest, perhaps toying with the idea that the twins actually ARE in love (or maybe Haruhi getting Kaoru jealous for stealing his man!) This, of course, is probably just a tease, since they probably aren't in love with each other and it is just a "facade." However, there is lots of potential for more interesting developments surrounding the twins, such as both falling for Haruhi and fighting over her!
They're in love with each other as twins are. They admit at every opportunity that they're pandering to the taboo, and for some reason I accept this cynical audience manipulation far easier here than in, say, Suzumiya Haruhi.
It's maybe not even something like "love", but the sort of attraction you get to someone who has changed your world for total. As for outside lives: yeah, I can see that happening with Kyouya because the seeds have been planted.
But Mori and Honey? I don't know.
there not homo its just an act, you can tell because in the begining if episode three when the tea party is going on kaoru burns his finger and then hikaru sucks on it and then Kyouya comes over and the twins just look really annoyed in the backround that also happens when they are hugging eachother in the physical examinations
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The other day I decided to look back on many of the past articles to see if I could come up with one I haven't talked about before. Then I realized that I have not spoken much about repairing stringed instruments in the "bow" family. That would include violins ,violas, cellos, basses, etc. Even though these types of instruments are not my main stay, I find myself fixing and setting up on an average of two or three a month. Sometimes a few more. I just fixed three of them last week so that is why I'm probably wanting to write about them.
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Another common repair is the proper fitting of a new bridge. Often the small, thin maple bridges will give way to the pressure and constant vibration of the string movement and either warp badly or even snap in two. If you can imagine the energy that is transferred from the strings to the body of the violin with every stroke of the bow it is easy to understand why they need replacing every so often The many different time signatures and variable pressures that each stroke of the bow must perform to be able to create the beautiful tones that the violin and cellos produce plays hard on the bridge. This is the heart of the instrument . Without it's proper placement and fitting it is very difficult to get a quality tone out of even the best instruments. It is critical that the feet of the bridge fit firmly on the belly of the violin. This is how the sound is transferred to the body through the soundpost, to the back and then back out the f holes. We will discuss the fitting and shaping of the bridge in the next issue of the Voice.
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Try trolling lures between anchorages to land that mackerel or tuna for dinner, or break out the soft plastics around the coral bommies for red throat emperor and coral trout.
Nara Inlet, the northern tip of Haselwood Island and Mackerel Bay are some of our top recommended spots, subject to wind and tides.
Be sure to check the GBRMPA zoning map (found here) before you rig your rod.
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Accessible from Sawmill Bay in Cid Harbour, this three-hour return trip is rated difficult and a reasonable level of fitness is required.
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These beautifully seasoned, fork-tender shoulder lamb chops are simmered in a heady sauce redolent of vermouth, apricots, sage, tomatoes, and cinnamon. It was inspired by a dish from Spain's Mediterranean coast. The aromatic combination of ingredients harkens back to the Moorish culture that imparted many lush flavors to the international stew pot. Serve the chops on a bed of wide noodles or mashed potatoes.
This old fashioned favorite uses a couple of modern-day tricks. Baby carrots are ready for the pot, and pearl onions are glazed with balsamic vinegar add a rich, deep tone to this satisfying stew. Like most slowly cooked dishes, the flavor of this stew mellows over time.
The painted desert of America's southwest will beckon with these meaty, fork-tender shanks of lamb braised in a chipotle chili, tomato, and beer sauce. Serve over smashed potatoes.


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We're Still, Somehow, A Year Away From The Presidential Election
The following is an excerpt from Sam Levine | November 8, 2015 | Huffingtonpost.com |
Believe it or not, American voters aren't going to elect a president anytime soon.
In fact, Americans won't choose the next White House occupant until Nov. 8, 2016, exactly one year from now. The first presidential nominating contest of the cycle will be the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1.
Still, that hasn't stopped anyone from focusing on weekly polls and candidate gaffes -- all of which may mean nothing in a year. Here are a few of the stories, big and small, that have shaped the presidential cycle so far.
Clinton's Emails
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has had to answer questions about her exclusive use of a private email account while she was secretary of state. The New York Times first reported on it in March, and Clinton initially downplayed the issue, saying she simply used a personal account out of convenience, followed regulations and had turned over all of her work-related emails to the State Department. After launching her campaign, she continued to dismiss the controversy, saying her email use didn't matter to voters and even joking about the controversy.
At the beginning of September, Clinton finally apologized for her private email use. The FBI is investigating whether sensitive material was improperly stored on Clinton's private server, and the State Department is slowly making Clinton's messages public.
Even though the issue has dragged on, it has sometimes played to Clinton's advantage. The former secretary of state gave an impressive performance last month when she testified for 11 hours before the House Select Committee on Benghazi, which initially discovered her personal email use. There was also loud applause during last month's Democratic debate when her Democratic challenger, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), said Americans were "sick and tired of hearing about [Clinton's] damn emails." Sanders has since said, however, that the investigation into Clinton's emails should continue.
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I have received some emails, phone calls, and cards over the last six weeks of people (some friends, some acquaintances, some strangers) telling me that they have been thinking of us (Seth, Jericho, Gideon, and I) and I just want to send out a huge THANK YOU to everyone who sent or said something. You have no idea how much this means to me and my family. It's so nice to know that we are not the only ones thinking of Gideon. God bless you for your thoughtfulness, your prayers, and your words of encouragement.
I also want to thank those of you that have been praying for us but have never said anything. I know you are out there because I feel your prayers, they have carried me many times these last few years. I know the Lord calls some people to pray and they never get any recognition or thanks or anything. I think the Lord shows them how their prays are heard and answered but still I would like to thank you. You wonderful prayer warriors who have done battle for me and my family (I'm sure on more than one occasion) sometimes there is no greater gift to give than an honest heartfelt prayer in the mist of a storm. Thank you for your prayers and faithfulness. It is not taken for granted.
Last but definitely NOT least I would like to thank Seth, my husband. I have such a wonderful husband. I do not know what I would do without him. He knows me better than anyone else in the world. Inside and out, good and bad, the pretty and the ugly which is why it was fun to read what he come up with for my 100th blog. Thanks babe it turned out great! You are to good to me. You are my other half. We go together like peanut butter and jelly, your the peanut butter of course! Seth, I really couldn't make it without you my love. Thanks for serving me always and loving me as Christ loves the church there is nothing greater you could give me. I love you - to the moon and back!


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New Delhi [India], Mar. 13 (ANI): Indigo airlines have cancelled as many as 47 flights on Tuesday due to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) directive to the budget carrier to ground faulty Airbus A-320-neo aircrafts powered by Pratt and Whitney PW1100 engines.
"While we understand that this may cause inconvenience to some of our passengers, given that we have multiple flights to the same destination, we are proactively re-accommodating all our affected passengers on other flights," Indigo said in a statement this morning.
The airline is also taking steps to ensure that all concerned passengers are compensated.
"All affected passengers have been given the option to either choose another flight at no additional cost or cancel their booking and get a full refund without any cancellation charges. We continue to be available to our customers for any assistance that they may require relating to this change in their schedule," they added in their statement.
Earlier, the DGCA had directed Indigo airlines and Go Air to ground 11 Airbus A-320 New Engine Option (NEO) aircrafts with immediate effect, after recurring instances of aborted take-offs and in-flight shutdowns (IFSD).
The regulatory body also warned the two airlines not to refit the spare engines (beyond the serial number 450) that they have in their inventory. (ANI)


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'No separation of powers': China's top graft-buster seeks tighter party grip on government
Communist party must step up oversight of all aspects of public life and power, president's trusted aide insists
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Top graft-buster Wang Qishan has called on the Communist Party to tighten its oversight of all branches of power, saying there is "no such thing as the separation of powers between the party and the government".
On the sidelines of the National People's Congress on Sunday, Wang said the party should exercise oversight of all public bodies, including the NPC, the top political advisory body, the government and the judiciary.
"Historically the Chinese understanding of government is a broad one. In their eyes, all power branches belong to the government. There is no such thing as separation between the party and the government. There is only a division of functions. We must take a clear position and be straightforward on this issue," Xinhua quoted him as saying.
Wang has been a key figure in President Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign, which has been criticised for breaching laws and regulations. Some of the methods deployed by Wang's agents – including the internal disciplinary detention process known as shanggui – have also been imposed on non-party members, raising concerns about abuse of power.
The Chinese Communist Party graft-buster's big shot at a lasting legacy
There have been calls since the 1980s for Beijing to limit the party's power and to separate it from administrative branches to improve checks and balances.
But Wang, Xi's trusted aide, brushed aside these suggestions, saying the party needs to tighten control over all aspects of public life and strengthen supervision over "all public servants who exercise public power".
Wang said work was under way for a national supervision law that would give party graft-busters investigative powers, including the power to interrogate and detain suspects. He stressed that the party had the overriding authority and control of all power branches, including the military.
The party is also setting up a national supervisory commission to combine the power of the party's anti-graft watchdog and similar departments in the procuratorate and government.
Zhu Lijia, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Governance, said Wang and other leaders were trying to highlight the supremacy of the party and dismiss any doubts over the relationship between the party and government.
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Last night in London, a high powered delegation of African leaders were in London for the launch of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation.
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan was there with his wife Patience, President of Liberia –Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Ghana – John Mahama and President of Benin Republic –Yayi Boni also graced the occasion.
The Foundation's founder former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo was at the event with his wife, Bola.
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation partners with change agents, policy makers, global partners and visionary individuals worldwide to tackle critical problems in four critical areas of human security:
- Food and Nutrition Security – Feed Africa Initiative
- Economic Security – Youth Empowerment Initiative
- Gender Equality – Education For Girls Initiative
- Health Security- Health Improvement Initiative
The event took place on Friday 8th February 2013 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.
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The church is not a prop for one's ego, a soapbox for ideas or a suit of armor protecting a sad life, Pope Francis said in an interview published in the Nov. 18 edition of Avvenire, an Italian Catholic newspaper. "The church exists only as an instrument for communicating God's merciful plan to the people." While most of the lengthy interview's questions touched on ecumenism and the meaning of the Year of Mercy, the pope's responses revealed his vision of the church and the "bad spirit" or psychological defects that foster division. He said some reactions to his apostolic exhortation, "The Joy of Love," continue to reflect a lack of understanding about how the Holy Spirit has been working in the church since the Second Vatican Council.
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The hop-on hop-off Leeds CityBus service is popular and provides important links across the city.
So the fare increase from 50p to £1 will be a blow for many who can least afford such a steep rise.
The operator First Leeds maintains that such an increase will give the shuttle link a long-term future.
To be fair to the operator, standard single-deckers are being launched and the routes are being tweaked and expanded.
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The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army has destroyed over 2,000 cartons of dried fish estimated at 60 million Naira seized from suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
Spokesperson of the Division, Colonel Tukur Gusau, On Friday showed reporters the recovered items in Maiduguri, the capital of the State.
He said that the suspected insurgents, who had resorted to robbery and cattle rustling, were believed to also be engaged in commerce to fund their activities.
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NHS Quality Award For Care Homes
Published on Jul 2, 2014
Care homes across North East Lincolnshire have been recognised by the NHS for providing high-quality care as part of a new awards programme.
North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has introduced the Quality Award which rates care homes against 14 criteria, over and above the national standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
All care homes underwent a rigorous assessment to identify those which are the most people-centred and focussed on keeping residents healthy and which pro-actively listen to feedback from residents and relatives.
Care homes that are providing an excellent service have been recognised with a gold award, homes that are using best practice but could improve in a few areas have been rated with silver, and homes with a bronze award are being supported to make improvements in some areas.
Ladysmith Care Home in Grimsby currently has 82 residents and a dedicated dementia care unit; it was one the homes awarded with a gold award.
"My mother has been at Ladysmith Care Home for three years after she suffered a fall at home and broke her hip. Because she has Alzheimer's it wasn't safe for her to live at home any more, so we chose Ladysmith for her as it had a special feel about the place," said Chris Smyth, daughter of Mrs Goddard, a resident at Ladysmith.
"She is very happy there, which is really reassuring for me; I haven't got to worry. My father was also there for a few months after a fall. Sadly he died but the staff were really flexible around visiting times and very caring. They did look after him very well.
"The staff always let me know what's happening with my mother's care and we have regular reviews. I have even recommended the care home to a few of my friends."
Norma and Paul Timpson also have positive things to say about the Ladysmith Care Home. Norma said: "My 90 year old mother-in-law has been in the home for two years, she has a lovely room and all her personal things are there, her photographs and pictures. The staff are very respectful and show a lot of empathy; nothing is ever too much trouble. It's so refreshing to go into a home that is bright, happy and it is so clean. I wouldn't want her to be anywhere else."
Kim Gallagher, Manager at Ladysmith, welcomes the Quality Awards. She said: "Everyone at Ladysmith is delighted to have received the gold award, which wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of all the staff.
"The CCG completed a full assessment of the care we deliver from end-of-life care, dignity and respect to how we maintain the standard of care for our residents. We found the assessment very useful and now we continue to measure our work against the criteria all the time.
"We have regular resident surveys, hold regular meetings with relatives, dignity meetings and have a newsletter; there's lots of information around the home and we always welcome people to give us feedback."
Rivelin Care Home in Cleethorpes was one the homes presented with a silver award. It currently has 37 residents and is registered for 39.
Lynn Wilson is very happy with the care her mother Muriel Taylor has received at the care home for the last 18 months. She said: "After my mum had a stroke and could no longer live at home my brother and I looked around a few care homes before we chose Rivelin for my mum. It seemed like the most friendly and caring, it was also really clean and the staff were really approachable.
"She has settled in really well and gets good care and lovely meals. She's always treated really nicely and they are respectful to her. I'm pleased the home got a silver award and would recommend the home to other people too."
Muriel Taylor also commented: "I've got it as nice as you can get here, I have my own room with my own things and you can bring your own pictures of anything you cherish. I was terrified at first but it's really quite nice here."
"The CCG's assessment was very in-depth and we got really good feedback on each quality standard, the reasons behind the decision and recommendations on how to improve," said Sharon Long, Manager at Rivelin Care Home.
"I'm very pleased to be awarded the silver award. The team and I work to the best standard we can and this shows. We scored particularly well on keeping residents and relatives informed, building relationships and care planning. We aim to improve our rating next time by making families more aware of the end-of-life choices available."
Jeanette Logan, service lead for older people at North East Lincolnshire CCG developed the awards programme to help people make an informed choice about their care.
She said: "We know that many care homes in North East Lincolnshire do a fantastic job of caring for a wide range of people's needs and they deserve to be recognised. The standards within the Quality Award look at everything from how well the residents are listened to by the staff to the food they eat and the quality of care they receive every day.
"It identifies areas where care homes can improve, giving care homes the opportunity to improve their rating next year, and celebrates those homes that are going over and above to deliver excellent service.
"The award will give families, carers and older people the confidence to choose the best care home for their future. We are committed to investing in the best quality health and social care for local people and this is just one way of ensuring that the care available meets their expectations."
The assessments took place over 12 months and will continue year-on-year as a rolling assessment programme.
The outcome of the Quality Framework assessment is published on the Services4Me website. Look out for the gold, silver and bronze quality award stamp.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Fall In 2009 - Stuff I Bought!
Whelp, here is the last in my four part series on Fall In... namely... what I bought!
Now, I am generally pretty frugal with conventions. I tend to roll with a rather serious buyer, however, so I've been around some pretty huge purchases... the biggest probably being the purchase of an entire collection, including terrain, from a well-known miniatures guy in the Gettysburg area... it was a biggie!
This Fall In was, compared to all the previous ones, a restrained affair. The collapsed economy has hit everyone, so this one was pretty restrained. But of course... SOME money had to get spent! So here is what I purchased!
First up... a jar of white paint from Howard Hues. No idea if the paints are any good, but heck, I'll give it a try... how bad can it be?
Next up... some flags from The Flag Dude, Rick O'Brien. I have tried to be pretty careful with my flag purchases, and generally don't have a ton of surplus. However, I knew I needed to pick a few up for the next few painting projects! I got a pair of flags for my 25mm Napoleonic Austrians and another for some Grenadiers from the same collection. Then I picked up some ACW flags (Confederate and Federal). Overall they should be enough to keep me going for a while!
Maybe the "steal of the show" was found at Acheson Creations. They do a lot of resin pieces, and I found some FANTASTIC 15mm redoubts and gabions... they are GREAT! Perfect for 15mm but totally usable for 10s as well, these pieces are nicely molded and SUPER cheap... fifty cents a section! For only 8 or 10 bucks I was able to buy everything I would need to make a very nice defensive position... and, in fact, 15mm ACW will likely be my next set up so I can get these boys on the table!
Here is a close up of some of the redoubt pieces along with some of the gabions... they look awful nice.
I also found some other FANTASTIC pieces at Acheson... these GREAT stacks of barrels and boxes, and a stone wall! These pieces were also only 50 cents each, and will look fantastic on some fancy movement trays with my Napoleonics and also scattered next to buildings... for fifty cents they are AMAZING. I have to say, these were maybe the best thing I bought at Fall In!
Next up... a relatively simple find at Battlefield Terrain Concepts. Now, generally I like the BTC stuff, but man, it is NOT cheap. However, this simple bridge was not terribly expensive, and quite frankly I needed it. I have nice 10mm streams and such, but I really did need a good looking stone bridge to use as an objective for games. I am looking forward to getting it all painted up... I bet it takes a drybrush like no ones business!
My most expensive purchase of the convention was a support purchase for my 25mm Napoleonic Russians. Like my French, my Russians were planned with having two "centerpieces." The first is the Blessing of the Pavlov Guard. The second was always intended to be a scene of French prisoners guarded by Russian guards. Well, with the release of the Perry French sitting on their packs, I knew it was time.
I made this little scene with two packs of Perry troops and a pack of 2nd edition Old Glory Russians. There will need to be a little converting done on the Russians to make them standing at attention, and I may move some of the Frenchmen around, but overall I like it... two circles of French soldiers, beaten, held back near the supplies of the Russian army... when the piece is all done it should look AWFUL sharp. And if I could figure out how to sculpt some great coats, it would be even better!
I also picked up a few things at the flea market this year.
First up... I lost my copy of Flames of War some time back, and figured I would grab another copy when I saw it for sale for only six bucks! Heck, for six bucks, why not? I also got the newest issue of White Dwarf for another three dollars, and two tiny little 10mm Napoleonic houses for a dollar. Not bad for ten bucks at the flea market!
Finally, I did get one more thing... a combo of Eureka Miniatures and Flag Dude flag... namely, this group of teddy bears! Having first seen them on Der Alte Fritz's blog, these guys were purchased and will be painted up as a Christmas present for the wife. They will be painted up as British troops (hence the flag) and I do hope that she likes them!
So... that is what I bought at Fall In 2009! I'd love to hear what purchases other folks made... it is always neat to hear about it!
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- Der Alte Fritz said...
It looks like you made some nice purchases at Fall In. Quite a bargain on the FoW book, I would say. You will enjoy painting the Teddy Bears. I recently bought some Bear Cavalry on rocking horses and I will need to finish them before Xmas for Lady Emma Cuddleston-Smythe.
Foundry has a Perry sculpted vignette of Austrian prisoners that you might be interested in.
- November 14, 2009 at 10:55 PM
- Bruno said...
Nice purchases for nice projects, but it seems to me the FoW ruleset you get is the old first edition, not the current second one... I hope it's OK for you.
- November 15, 2009 at 12:58 AM
- Author said...
Yeah, I am really looking forward to doing the bears. I am a bit torn as far as do I want to do them all the same brown, or shades? Do I want to do a panda bear in there?
2nd edition?! FTW?! I didn't even KNOW there was a second edition!
*sigh* Oh well; I just bought them to read, not to play, so they are still fine for that I suppose!
- November 15, 2009 at 3:45 PM
- Greg Sapara said...
Some nice purchases - enjoy them!
Craig at Acheson is a great guy - very open to customer input. And you can't beat his prices!
Howard Hues paints - my judgement is still out on them, but I purchased Union Blue, Pants Blue, and Rebel Butternut from them a couple of cons ago, and find their covering power to be somewhat limited. Especially the butternut, which is way to orange-ey to look real. The pants blue is fine, however.
- November 16, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- Les Grognards said...
Sorry I missed your DEMO game.
My Coup was a full HOVELS 25MM LA HAYE SAINTE and HOUGOUMONT! I also got a second edition Flames of War for $8.00. Sorry about that my son wanted it though not me. I posted pics of Hougoumont at (See Fall-In and the LASALLE DEMO in photo album if interested?;
- November 17, 2009 at 12:32 AM