tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post71171320191639184..comments2024-03-01T01:36:41.620+13:00Comments on The Hinton Spieler.: Christmas CrackersWellington Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-39116960793789628322018-12-17T17:31:49.041+13:002018-12-17T17:31:49.041+13:00*Laughter*. I haven't the slightest doubt that...*Laughter*. I haven't the slightest doubt that the Leib Husaren's normal invincibility will be resumed shortly!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-24139562673059749922018-12-17T17:28:23.850+13:002018-12-17T17:28:23.850+13:00It was Wellington Women who alleged this, Matt, ho...It was Wellington Women who alleged this, Matt, honestly!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-1599364908228824062018-12-17T17:27:17.631+13:002018-12-17T17:27:17.631+13:00The real old schoolers would have had all the prop...The real old schoolers would have had all the proper figures, LG, instead of cobbling them together like I have.<br /><br />I forgot about the +1 for the French, but they won the initiative anyway!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-9594648641109208302018-12-17T17:22:03.320+13:002018-12-17T17:22:03.320+13:00A very fine unit of Chasseurs, they are, and all. ...A very fine unit of Chasseurs, they are, and all. Actually, the Black Husaren is a quietly spectacular unit as well - they will be telling themselves they were just unlucky. Nothing will discourage a light cavalry with such understated swagger...Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-6311860674414482022018-12-17T10:52:49.565+13:002018-12-17T10:52:49.565+13:00Absolutely stunning. As a real Essex lad I can con...Absolutely stunning. As a real Essex lad I can confirm we (nearly) all dress like that too!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751744958434403184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-62687299260661317122018-12-17T09:33:20.181+13:002018-12-17T09:33:20.181+13:00Absolutely lovely and actually more old school tha...Absolutely lovely and actually more old school than the old schoolif that is possible. The Guard Chasseurs were sans pareil so no wonder they beat the Leiben. In M&M the French get a +1 on initiative which helps them win the right to dclare their charge first and that can help a lot. lewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-73570091597509923642018-12-17T06:00:34.320+13:002018-12-17T06:00:34.320+13:00Christmas soldiers have to be red, Stokes. It'...Christmas soldiers have to be red, Stokes. It's the law.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-14178904187763314702018-12-17T05:58:14.764+13:002018-12-17T05:58:14.764+13:00There were trolls under that bridge, David, but th...There were trolls under that bridge, David, but there was no way they were coming out to face this lot.<br /><br />Blucher is thinking about getting something a bit heavier in the new year...Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-25325451934799476062018-12-17T05:53:26.566+13:002018-12-17T05:53:26.566+13:00*Laughter*. Seasons greetings, Your Grace.*Laughter*. Seasons greetings, Your Grace.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-56705619191720379792018-12-17T05:51:07.553+13:002018-12-17T05:51:07.553+13:00Thank you Aly. If Santa's little helpers ever ...Thank you Aly. If Santa's little helpers ever went to war, one supposes they would look rather similar.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-25736623048527761052018-12-17T05:48:38.254+13:002018-12-17T05:48:38.254+13:00It's going to take a while for the Leib Hussar...It's going to take a while for the Leib Hussars to live this down, Mark. It was a very tense dicing for the outcome. I didn't want either side to lose!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-7400941661290329782018-12-17T05:45:47.757+13:002018-12-17T05:45:47.757+13:00Cheers Tony. Merry Christmas to you too.Cheers Tony. Merry Christmas to you too.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-86206682909385688932018-12-17T05:44:51.477+13:002018-12-17T05:44:51.477+13:00All I can say about that at the moment Ian is that...All I can say about that at the moment Ian is that Lammings are guaranteed.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-19087534844190545162018-12-17T05:43:18.789+13:002018-12-17T05:43:18.789+13:00Merry Christmas 'Lee.Merry Christmas 'Lee.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-89257524412251237832018-12-17T03:56:37.385+13:002018-12-17T03:56:37.385+13:00Yes! Toy soliderly marzipans for the season. Lov...Yes! Toy soliderly marzipans for the season. Lovely.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-72084213059686520232018-12-17T03:50:38.457+13:002018-12-17T03:50:38.457+13:00I will echo Rob's comments and say what a love...I will echo Rob's comments and say what a lovely surprise to wake up to! I knew they must be on the horizon, but to get to see them cross the bridge and engage with the Hussars was a treat indeed. No worries regarding the Lieb Hussars however. I am sure Blucher is waiting just over the rise of a hill to rally them and send them once more into the fray - where I am sure they will meet with success!<br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-44276888520525846902018-12-17T01:34:41.728+13:002018-12-17T01:34:41.728+13:00"hitherto invincible" Leib Husaren, eh? ..."hitherto invincible" Leib Husaren, eh? Well it is Christmas, so Surely the Leib Husaren trumpeter should have played Silent Night, Pamela would have gone all teary, embraced Shirley, and gemutlichkeit broken out all round with exchange of schnapps and cognac. My excuse is that I watched Waterloo last night and my grip on reality is tenuous. These guys just set the new iconic standard for gorgeous cavalry, so frohliche Weihnacht to you, WM, and all those who believe in you.the Archdukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-69207155755243225532018-12-17T00:17:24.649+13:002018-12-17T00:17:24.649+13:00Superb sir...
And in suitably seasonal colours.
A...Superb sir...<br />And in suitably seasonal colours.<br /><br />All the best. AlyAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-70635611984507638392018-12-16T23:17:49.442+13:002018-12-16T23:17:49.442+13:00Logically, unless you'd tweaked the M&M ru...Logically, unless you'd tweaked the M&M rules, that was the only way it (a 3-2 result) could've worked out although I stand ready to be corrected...Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-24905928647775474722018-12-16T22:40:26.105+13:002018-12-16T22:40:26.105+13:00A brisk little affair and an enjoyable start to th...A brisk little affair and an enjoyable start to the day - for the Chasseurs at least. <br /><br /><br />Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-87075585712893804932018-12-16T22:28:13.707+13:002018-12-16T22:28:13.707+13:00Beautiful looking figures and a Merry Christmas to...Beautiful looking figures and a Merry Christmas to you and yours ! The Good Soldier Svjekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749564052124659180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-42026204047974746722018-12-16T22:18:28.454+13:002018-12-16T22:18:28.454+13:00If they knocked out the Leib Hussars they must be ...If they knocked out the Leib Hussars they must be tough nuts indeed! Stunning work WM this could be your best unit to date - can't wait to see what's in store for 2019.Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-11241425565849766332018-12-16T22:11:15.362+13:002018-12-16T22:11:15.362+13:00Beautiful regiment(s) Matt, well worth the wait. W...Beautiful regiment(s) Matt, well worth the wait. Wonderful rich colours. Merry Christmas to you and yours too.'Lee.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02728400013024811279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-84654932720494379522018-12-16T21:09:40.061+13:002018-12-16T21:09:40.061+13:00Cheers Phil. If only I could paint them a bit fast...Cheers Phil. If only I could paint them a bit faster!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-1606604621227682312018-12-16T21:08:39.934+13:002018-12-16T21:08:39.934+13:00*Laughter*. That is precisely what happened, Rob, ...*Laughter*. That is precisely what happened, Rob, and the respective ratings are as you suppose (the Leib Hussars have always been A Class). I think it must have been the effect of being "under the eyes of the Emperor". Needless to say, this will probably never happen again....Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.com