It is truly amazing how much has happened since I last posted, yet so little has been done. Maybe amazing is not the appropriate word for what has been going on. There was a family tragedy, followed by family drama, and more recently, some reconciliation. However, I lost the motivation to move forward.

There is so much motivation around. Things I read and watch on the web. Observations of things I could apply to my hobby or craft from my real life surroundings in my house, yard, neighborhood or distant places I have travelled both in the past as well as recently. But I lost the “want” I had for my hobby. How could I want, when so much need that exists that drains my energy and will. I have (an maybe continue to) lose sleep over thinking about it.

Was it me? What is them? Was is a combination of the two. I travelled a long distance with a companion to identify the situation that caused the rift and try to move forward. I have had some trouble trying to even get to that point, but with encouragement from my spouse and travelling companion, I moved forward and took that journey. What was the result? The beginning of the healing process, but there is a long way to go.

I sleep a little better at night. I am finding my motivation again, even if it not directly related to this endeavor or my hobbies. I am slowly healing, but it is a grand canyon of a wound that may never heal (or even grow). As they say, “only time will tell”.

In the meantime, I am making an effort to work on this little side hustle/hobby/slash that maybe I could make some side income in the future. The community helps with motivation, but ultimately, it must come from within me.

More to follow.

Happy crafting.

BTW – How’s your summer going? What projects are you working on? Just asking for a friend.

Hi – Hope your 2024 hobby and crafting endeavors are going well.

Just wondering, did you have a chance to view (and purchase) a copy (or two or a dozen) of my Journal for Wargamers? I’d like to know what you think. How are you using it in the wilds of your home or local gaming clubs? Are you able to share it with your cohorts or rapscallions? Maybe you bought a couple dozen to share with your warband IRL?

Post your comments here or on my other socials (Instagram or Youtube). Hello, hello, hello (fades). Echo, echo, echo (fades). Thank you, you, you (fades)

If anything, you are supporting the efforts of this website and accompanying socials. I really, really much appreciate it.

Happy Crafting!

Hello. As I sat at my desk and stared at my pile of shame last night, I thought to myself, let’s try something. So I picked up a sealed box “Warhammer Quest: Lost Relics”, got my hobby blade, and went to town. It felt so wrong as the sharp metal edge sliced through the clear cling plastic that wrapped the box. At the same time, it felt so right.

Quickly surveying the contents of the box, I found the sprues on which was attached my quest, at least for that evening. I quickly cleared an area in front of my keyboard, opened up the rules book to the assembly instructions page and began my mission.

I actually felt good clipping the various parts from the sprues. I wanted to have some Warhammer fantasy figures to use as size reference for my “future” Mordheim-inspired terrain/city build project. But for now, I just wanted to assemble some minis. BTW – Games Workshop does a real good job of designing these particular minis to be press-fit including the bases. I made sure to trim the stray sprue bits off the model before press-fitting them together and onto the bases.

For now these minis will stay plain plastic, even then they are awesome looking sculpts and would benefit from a proper paint up.

BTW – If you fancy getting a hold of your own Warhammer Quest minis, you can click THIS LINK. Yes, it is an Amazon Affiliate link. It’s free for you to use and by purchasing items thru this link, you will be helping support this website and me to provide you with more content for your entertainment and enjoyment. Thanks.

Anyways, that’s all for now.

Happy crafting!

OK. I am really asking for myself. I was of age when Mordheim was released. I had disposable income. I had an interest in Warhammer and such. I painted up my Legion of the Damned metal figures. I assembled at least my Catachan Jungle Fighters (no paint). But for some reason, I never really discovered a little known game from Games Workshop called Mordheim.

Fast forward to a few decades later. I, now past the half century mark, have heard whispers, no screams, of a resurgence of the twenty plus year old skirmish game. Since it’s official retirement from Games Workshop, the Mordheim Community has grown into quite a large following. In the age of social media, Mordheim has peaked my interest enough with fans creating awesome terrain and spouting the many virtues of their warbands.

I want to know. Nothing like diving in…more to follow.

Happy crafting.

I know. I know. I am VERY, VERY late in my New Year’s greeting, but “Better Late, Than Never”. How have y’all been doing so far into 2024? Hobbying/crafting been keeping you busy?! Get in a couple of tabletop skirmishes along the way? Good. I am glad to hear.

For me, it’s been a little…well a lot…slower. Normally by this time of year, I would be rushing to complete a family cosplay for a local pop-culture comic book convention. But in recent years, the excitement and anticipation has not been the same. Attribute this to winding down from the Pandemic era shenanigans or is this indicative of something else in me?

I can’t (won’t) let that spoil my passion for creating things and enjoying my various hobbies. Shameless plug ALERT: If you haven’t had a chance, check out my tabletop gaming aid/journal. Check it out HERE. Pick up one for yourself or get a couple for your gaming group or club.

Needless to say, I have decided last minute to cosplay as a Crewmate from Among Us. It’s something fairly easy to do (jump suit + astronaut helmet), plus it is a welcome distraction from life’s trials and tribulations. Cue obligatory bathroom selfie. Happy crafting! SUS!

I wanted to make this gaming aide for you folks that actually embark on missions with your minis. I am proud of this accomplishment, plus proceeds will go towards supporting this website as well as helping me to continue to produce content. Thank you so much for your support.

Check it out HERE.

The description reads:

“The Journal for Wargamers is a low content journal designed for wargamers who want to document their games. It is perfect for recording your thoughts, ideas, and strategies before, during, and after the game. The journal has minimal structure, which makes it flexible enough to accommodate your needs. The size of the journal is 6 x 9 inches, which makes it easy to carry around. Bring it to your next gaming event, club, tournament or a friend’s house. Stow it easily in your gaming pack with the resting of your minis and gaming accessories. Give away as gifts to your gaming club or wargaming family and friends. Don’t forget your pencil or pen.”

You can annotate the Start and End Dates of your glorious battles, Name the Game and Players, List your Armies, and a few more fields. You can even add your own freeform ideas or battlefield drawings.

Check it out HERE.

Happy Crafting!

Edited to include updated link to my product. What are you waiting for. Go BUY IT TODAY! Thank you for supporting my endeavors!

So I was able to make some progress yesterday and was able to order a sample. The plan is to post more info after the sample arrives and is hopefully approved for GO. Every day I sit across from my shelf and see the wonder that is my trinkets and pile of shame.

Should I open up the Imperium bags and just start building and painting those for fun. Maybe I should create some terrain to accompany those? A diorama perhaps? How was your week?

Hi Interwebs. It’s been a minute since I last posted something. Boy, has it been a busy, but enjoyable summer 2023 season. I’ve been to new places as well as some old. I’ve met new people as well as renewed relationships from the past. Had a few heart to hearts.

But what about this website? What about this hobby time? Don’t forget me, please. Well I have not. Let’s just say I pressed PAUSE for a little bit. In the meantime, I have picked up few things to add to pile o’ shame – namely some GW stuff like the new-ish Space Marine: The Board Game stand alone game at Tarjay of all places. I also picked a clearance NIB Warhammer Quest: Lost Relics.

I am focusing on an endeavor that I hope you all can help me with. I will elaborate more and post a link soon. Until then, Halloween nears as well as a couple of conventions. I would like to see if I can update or upgrade my “Western” drip. Did I use that right? It’s hard keeping up with today’s slang. Need it though to keep up with my youngins’

Until next time. Happy Crafting.

Question: Do you actually wargame with the miniatures you paint?

Summer is in full swing. The kids are off of school for the next couple of months. It’s time to get stuff done around the hobby space (as well as the house). I think I will call the WW2 German Infantry Winter Battle Dress done for now – at least the first pair. I am working on a second pair of Germans also in Winter dress. Some Games Workshop minis also lurk on the workbench. All have been primed and are awaiting color.