F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day." A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day. I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers. These have stood waiting untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday...
Here are the (almost) finished Spencer Smith figures, sent to me by Jonathan. They will become our on-table personas in the upcoming game. The flamboyant figure at left will command the Zichenauer advance guard while the rather more taciturn fellow at right will take command of the Stollenian force.
And here are sixe of the ten new hills and ridges all dry and ready to go. Kids, if you try this at home, remember to apply two coats of paint to your styrofoam sheeting. It really soaks up the first coat, but a second will restore the exact color of your chosen green paint. Here, it's Olympic Latex "Meadow Green".
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