My old Aunt Lil hated the Queen mother. As a girl, she had handed the Royal a posie of wild flowers that had grown amongst the ruins of London’s East End. The late Queen Mum, God bless her, smiled warmly and a few yards down the line, threw the flowers away. Aunt Lil was devastated and a few years later became the organiser of the Poplar and Tooting Communist Youth. 

Harry and Meghan have sent us their thoughts on the Coronavirus. I feel like the spirit of Aunt Lil is stirring once more in our household. ……..

After saving the planet from capitalism and inequality, this most privileged couple of Canadians can now cheer us up with their positivity. They self isolated months ago, our community must now also take action. Starting today, I have taken a leaf out of one of my most persistent followers, the one that offers introductions to Russian ‘wives’. Starting today, we go into a new era, to provide a life line to isolated wargamers. You can help by adding your favourite websites and forums in the comments below. It’s a wonderful hobby and we must share it. 

All too often we see broken young men, with little sense of direction. If only they could discover wargaming before they find crack cocaine and exotic dancers. If only the homeless could see the warmth of a wargames store, filled with bright light and warmth…

It is our duty, to share our art form before it is too late…

Only one month ago, we were all together in Cardiff for Godendag 2020. Yes, local hero Chris Jackson came last and yes, I only managed a poxy fifth place in my own competition but what a show!

My Indonesians stormed through Mark Clarke’s Samurai, with some elephant support!  Andrew Whitby held an impromptu lecture on rectangular field boundaries in medieval Scotland.

You have not lived unless you have been to Godendag. Mr. Fry was the first to get his hands on coveted Welsh gold for best painted army. Perhaps Steve Timjim will provide more painting advice during this strange time in the nation’s history?

Of course, Kevin managed second place on the Sunday , and a very popular winner he is too. Did we mention how competition games can be mentally stimulating and financially rewarding?

So nevermind responding to adverts for Russian wives, and thereby exasperating the toilet roll shortage, pick up a brush, assemble some metal and get ready for a renaissance in tabletop sportsmanship. Heart felt good wishes for the next few weeks- we will get through this!

“The purpose of life is finding the largest burden that you can bear and bearing it!”       Jordan Peterson

Share your burden below!