tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780195401099519720.post8633233099567022835..comments2024-03-01T02:57:28.885-08:00Comments on Glorious Little Soldiers: Competitions and tournamets- setting the record straight... Big Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235478427317774609noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780195401099519720.post-6282010483758412242014-08-17T02:10:12.497-07:002014-08-17T02:10:12.497-07:00I did a couple of similar competitions in the 80s-...I did a couple of similar competitions in the 80s- run by Roger Bigg and his club in Manchester- DWG took a team I seem to remeber we got thumped but no- body cared as it was a good laugh and not overly serious<br /> However when I see those rows and rows of tables at a big Competitin like Derby I keep looking for the Task- master with his whip .... Big Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235478427317774609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780195401099519720.post-19175281507320460282014-08-17T01:33:21.190-07:002014-08-17T01:33:21.190-07:00Andy I agree with you; competition gaming is not f...Andy I agree with you; competition gaming is not for me either. That said, the ONLY time I ever took part in a competition was way back in about 1974 at a national war-games event somewhere in the Midlands, in the 54mm Western Gunfight championship. I got to the final and it was eventually all decided on penalties...er well in this case a quick draw shoot out as seen in the movies, which was drawn (sorry no pun intended) and finally by a dynamite throwing duel. Sadly my one-legged bible toting preacher blew himself up so I lost! It was great fun but far from serious. Colin Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650235978313356607noreply@blogger.com