tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post1680823722144192168..comments2024-03-22T10:01:23.989+00:00Comments on Wargaming for Grown-ups: Shed UpdateTrebianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-6332242809324315072012-11-26T08:56:44.732+00:002012-11-26T08:56:44.732+00:00It is just bigger all round. Progress has stalled,...It is just bigger all round. Progress has stalled, alas, but the internal panelling is nearly complete.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-13660316582899766212012-11-25T23:12:29.519+00:002012-11-25T23:12:29.519+00:00So do mine, Graham :O)
The shed looks bigger on t...So do mine, Graham :O)<br /><br />The shed looks bigger on the inside!<br /><br />Kind regards, Chris Chris Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784847480097649252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-65045044656796028952012-11-15T18:12:49.580+00:002012-11-15T18:12:49.580+00:00The Christmas footy game is tempting. Seen it done...The Christmas footy game is tempting. Seen it done a couple of times.<br /><br /><br />As forcreature comforts it'll have power so we get lights,heating and a kettle. Perhaps a mini fridge. And that's it. TV and stuff is just a distraction from its purpose, - the manly pursuit of wargaming.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-22698749802184900252012-11-15T18:06:48.956+00:002012-11-15T18:06:48.956+00:00That's what I reckon. Big game Christmas week....That's what I reckon. Big game Christmas week.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-78075892148175472062012-11-15T13:14:09.595+00:002012-11-15T13:14:09.595+00:00I'm rather hoping for a post showing a game of...I'm rather hoping for a post showing a game of football on christmas day half way between the command post and the war room ( shed).Is there a plan to install any form of "comfort" facilities. Nothing too elaborate - drinks fridge; microwave/grill/mini-oven ( field kitchen) - for warming up ration;, reading lamp and a couple of comfy chairs for when the distaff side requires to be alone ( quite often in my experience); music system, flat screen tv and dish, oh well - as I said - just the basics really?Ken Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231379269565966932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-57625076993458878572012-11-15T11:52:52.733+00:002012-11-15T11:52:52.733+00:00It'll all be over by Christmas ...It'll all be over by Christmas ...<br />SoA Shows Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14181076390844159417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-72749295045918901802012-11-14T20:28:21.921+00:002012-11-14T20:28:21.921+00:00Bob,
Yes, I'm getting a bit impatient, I'...Bob,<br /><br />Yes, I'm getting a bit impatient, I'm afraid. I really need to start planning the inaugural game.<br /><br />TrebianTrebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-21997746292063164442012-11-14T20:27:25.102+00:002012-11-14T20:27:25.102+00:00Basements are great. Wish I had one so I could use...Basements are great. Wish I had one so I could use it instead. They're handy, being in the house (!)<br /><br />Some of my favourite wargaming memories come from gaming in a friend's basement.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-73887054262948419522012-11-14T20:25:58.391+00:002012-11-14T20:25:58.391+00:00I'm pleased with progress, but everything does...I'm pleased with progress, but everything does seem to take for ever. The electricians came back and put in the cabling for sockets and lights.<br /><br />Hopefully ready by Xmas!Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-68928763886846028442012-11-14T18:33:23.781+00:002012-11-14T18:33:23.781+00:00Trebian,
It is looking good ... and I expect that...Trebian,<br /><br />It is looking good ... and I expect that you can barely wait for it to be finished so that you can move in and start using it.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-14784005353796025462012-11-14T18:06:07.880+00:002012-11-14T18:06:07.880+00:00The whole project is awesome. I would love to have...The whole project is awesome. I would love to have an out building like that for gaming. My basement will just have to do....for now.Heislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825061407797980077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-88113636895717915292012-11-14T17:48:56.150+00:002012-11-14T17:48:56.150+00:00It looks to be coming along nicely. These things ...It looks to be coming along nicely. These things always take longer than expected.Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-69015180209091806722012-11-14T13:33:08.493+00:002012-11-14T13:33:08.493+00:00Oh no! According to mrs Tthe electricians have tur...Oh no! According to mrs Tthe electricians have turned up, shaken their heads, taken a deep breath and then gone away.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-88239128780614449802012-11-14T12:41:10.529+00:002012-11-14T12:41:10.529+00:00I tell you I can't wait either. The final bits...I tell you I can't wait either. The final bits seem to take forever!Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-30107749955005352752012-11-14T12:22:42.729+00:002012-11-14T12:22:42.729+00:00Hats off to you - it looks fantastic. Can't w...Hats off to you - it looks fantastic. Can't wait for the finished 'shed' pictures.Broedershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218127480258279732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-65369920328137877572012-11-14T11:11:19.524+00:002012-11-14T11:11:19.524+00:00Serious is the word. Nothing is straight forwardSerious is the word. Nothing is straight forwardTrebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-58636870068499897532012-11-14T11:10:00.773+00:002012-11-14T11:10:00.773+00:00Due to a misunderstanding with Mrs T that looks li...Due to a misunderstanding with Mrs T that looks like it will happen anyway. I asked for double sockets and this has been interpreted as two double sockets!Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-84050221154483493702012-11-14T10:58:46.186+00:002012-11-14T10:58:46.186+00:00Good progress Trebian
When the electriciam comes ...Good progress Trebian<br /><br />When the electriciam comes get him to put in more sockets than you think you need. It's called future proofing.<br /><br />Jim<br />Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-35770361255784466202012-11-14T08:51:11.619+00:002012-11-14T08:51:11.619+00:00Seriously impressive project ;)Seriously impressive project ;)Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230149195753516430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-13684847377818597412012-11-14T08:16:40.112+00:002012-11-14T08:16:40.112+00:00A summer house is just a posh shed in the sunny bi...A summer house is just a posh shed in the sunny bit of the garden. Probably only works in temperate climes.<br /><br />With my eyesight if they ever let me fly a plane go and hide.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-79264505040203020542012-11-14T07:32:30.774+00:002012-11-14T07:32:30.774+00:00We don't do 'Summer Houses' in my part...We don't do 'Summer Houses' in my part of the US, at least. <br /><br />Is that where you bide your time reading the papers, waiting for an Alert, then the Scramble; strap on your Spit, see off the Hun and back home in time for tea?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-88874268944504225172012-11-14T07:18:47.151+00:002012-11-14T07:18:47.151+00:00That's what I thought. I want at least two dou...That's what I thought. I want at least two double flourescent tube fittings putting up. That was another problem with the garage. One end of the table was always a bit dark.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615782020735321095.post-32940983331369591722012-11-14T07:11:19.209+00:002012-11-14T07:11:19.209+00:00Be sure with the electrician to get as much light ...Be sure with the electrician to get as much light as you can in your shed . . . don't go with the minimum or you will come to regret it. Multiple fixtures are what's called for. You are better off with too much light than with not enough.<br /><br /><br />-- Jeff<br />Bluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171345165563779232noreply@blogger.com