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"Houston, we have lift-off. . ."


Welcome back! Now, maybe things can get back to some sense of normality around here. Gentlemen, meet Herr General Karl Heinz von Dempfenpflug, a mercenary cavalry general, who comes from a long line of Baltic German landowners, who trace their lineage all the way back to the Brothers of the Sword. Currently, he is resting on his family estate somewhere in Livonia, weighing offers to accept cavalry commands from both the Grand Duchy of Stollen's Grand Duke Irwin-Amadeus II and the Electorate of Zichenau's Princess Antonia. Rumor has it that von Dempfenpflug can be had for the price of a cup of coffee and a really good doughnut. We shall see if this is indeed the case.

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tradgardmastare said…
A man to be reckoned with me thinks - and with a noble lineage.
I await further developments with interest.
Alan
p.s good to have you back amongst us . Is a figure planned for the aforementioned gentleman?
2:06 AM
Bluebear Jeff said…
Stokes,

Welcome back to the land of the blogging!

It is good to see that you are back with us. I hope that you and the Grand Duchess are enjoying your new home . . . yes, that means that we want to see some pictures.


-- Jeff
4:09 AM
abdul666 said…
Glad to see that life in the Grand Duchy is less hectic again!

Promising times for Stollen and Zichenau..

Best wishes,
Jean-Louis
7:54 AM
Snickering Corpses said…
Great to see you back, Stokes! We should arrange that delayed phone call once things settle for you.
10:53 AM
A J said…
Welcome back, Stokes. =)

Coffee and a really good donut? Hmm, tempting...
9:42 AM
Martin said…
Hey Stokes,

Hope the move went smoothly. Stollen might "sweeten" the offer, by escalating to the jelly-filled level. Good to have you back!

Yours,

Martin
3:59 PM
Giles said…
Stokes

Welcome back to blogland. Hope you are settling in and are making the unpacking of your paints and figures a top priority!

Best wishes

Giles
8:30 AM
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