Saturday 9 December 2023

Christmas Season 2023


The Christmas season is here and since I back in Nova Scotia, I've been able to do the family traditions with my children.
Hopefully we will be able to do some Christmas dinner., however I'll be working.
However we will celebrate Christmas as best we can

 

 

Monday 16 October 2023

When the kids grow up

 My son is in grade 12 and is preparing for when he wants to leave home. Which means s cleaning out closets.

I have these toy soldiers to sort out. Some were mine, some his, some my Dad's. All will be sorted and traded or sold to collectors who would like them


Saturday 30 September 2023

Royal Navy Dockyard, Halifax

Naval and coastal defense guns
Naval guns on display

 Part of the new exhibit in the Citadel. Of the regiments to protect the Naval yard 

Acadian dyke systems in Colchester County Nova Scotia

 




Slackers 2023 my first wargame convention in Halifax

 We did the Battle of Talavera 1809.

The final attack. Royal Artillery gives cover fire as a British infantry brigade of regulars and Highlanders with a cavalry unit on the right. Both French unis destroyed which meant by points we won!
My Rifles threw out the Voltigeurs to my front. These would then become the focus of the French centre
The British cavalry attempt to flank the Fremch right 
While the Spamish on the left launch a bayonet charge
The river to my front was actually dry
The centre of the Battle. I'm to hold the hill
The full board
I made it even after working a night shift

Sunday 24 September 2023

Halifax Citadel Encampment 2023

 I went up after work and help do interpreter for our unit and made new friends with new members. I blessed our dinner as an Officer Cadet



Sunday 30 July 2023

Some British Rocket troops for 1812


 I'm not sure if they were in North America but hey, why not? Pictures to follow 

Another set of Strelets infantry


 I first bought the set in Akihabara, Tokyo about 12 years ago. Through various travels some of them lost bits. So I got a second one.

Tuesday 18 July 2023

Great Northern War Russian artillery and wooden fort

 

this is the added extra gate, the fort I have out in my garage 

The Russian Artillery set I had not yet gotten but found when I was at my favorite shop and museum after my day of military enlisting work. I may just paint these up as early English gunners for my siege of Port Royal, Acadia project.